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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1899
Page
3
W J Evans of Butte unveils a rock drill sharpening and bolt heading machine now installed at Grey Stock mine. The device uses a belt driven frame with interlocking dies and slide blocks, powered by steam or electricity, claimed to replicate handwork with accuracy and fill a long felt need.
Special Order No 1 appoints First Lieutenant B. E. Calkins as chief of staff at the Grand Marshal's Reception Committee in Butte. General Order No 1 directs commanding officers of all military and civic organizations who intend to participate.
Parade and other organizations report to Grand Marshal Hon Lee Mantle Monday evening October 9 at 7 30. Captain Guy Stivers commands Troop L 8th Cavalry tasked with coordinating details for Rough Riders reception of First Montana volunteers per Col Lloyd Grand Marshal and Chief of Staff orders.
O M Hall the attorney arrested for license violations was found guilty in Justice Sullivan's court and fined ten dollars and costs after testimony. He appealed and was re arrested to obtain a license to sell legal advice. William Sleemon pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman and was fined one hundred dollars. The judge condemned the act as cowardly.
The Blythe St Charles infant, daughter of Bradford F St Charles of the Inter Mountain staff, died last night after a visit to Deadwood with her grandparents. Funeral services are set for 10 o clock at the family home 214 West Aluminum Street. Mrs Kate G Toomey aged 32 died at 127 East Park Street. George D Congdon aged 40 died at 419 Ohio Avenue.
The copper mining share market shows a listless tone amid war fear. Closing quotations include Amalgamated at 89, Anaconda 49 62, Boston & Montana 345, Butte & Boston 73, Calumet & Hecla 795, Mohawk, Osceola 84 bid 86 asked, Parrac 47, Tamarack 224, Utah Con 38.25.
Western railroads discuss stopping reduced fares for volunteer regiments returning from the Philippines. Officers muster out in San Francisco as private citizens, possibly losing eligibility for eastbound discounts. Some passenger officials argue rates should persist as if still in service. Decision expected by next Tuesday, with a likely vote against the proposal.
P Hough sues W J Lippincet in district court for wrongful detention of premises at 34 East Granite street seeking 100 dollars for waste. Report of commissioners to assess value of private property to be condemned in city of Butte case. Sidney Pankey and others filed today. Thomas Curtis and John Helehan filed amended notice of location and declaratory discovery and claim to quartz lode mining claim named Cayuga in Big Hole unorganized mining district Silver Bow. Petition for letters of administration in estate of Mrs Toomey, deceased, filed today.
Colonel Tom McTague arrived from Deer Lodge and recently returned from San Francisco where he helped entertain Montana soldiers. The county physician’s monthly report shows 21 patients admitted to the poor farm and 21 discharged in the last month, with five scarlet fever cases reported.
Mrs Anderson of Birch Hill attacked Officer Frank Stibbins with a knife while he tried to arrest her twelve year old son for alleged theft of scissors from C A Barker on Oak Street. Barker witnessed the arrest. A warrant will be sworn for the mother on assault with a deadly weapon. Soldiers Aid meet Oct 6 to plan Montana soldiers home-coming. For sale corner Broadway and Wyoming: a restaurant by Conroy & Morley.
United States seaman Hilmar Buckstrom arrives in Washington from Norfolk with Billy the famed goat mascot of the Iowa. The animal witnessed the San Juan bombardment and Vera Cruz fleet destruction, wearing a medal crafted from a Spanish coin. Billy is depicted as a true sailor, chewing tobacco, drinking beer, and sharing shipboard tales. Buckstrom plans to present the goat to Mrs. McKinley at the White House. Buckstrom’s journey and the goat’s antics anchor a vivid ceremonial homecoming in the nation’s capital.
Chicago Record reports Arthur C. Saylor of United States Printing and his wife Pearl Harris learned she will inherit 150000 from her Lancashire uncle. The money, held until her twenty first birthday, surprised Saylor as they walked West Madison Street. They reside at 508 West Adams Street. Mrs Harris is F. H. Harris’s daughter and her uncle’s bequest funds come through her father's side.
The funeral of General Maceo the monkey, owned by Frank R. Bennett of 410 East Payette Street, drew household members, friends, and pallbearers to a second-story room for a service before a satin-lined white casket. Maceo, dressed in a white silk gown, received floral tributes and a solemn reading of his history before burial at Hope Wellshore along Middle River Eden.
William Snyder, John F Evans, Krit Hogier, Thos J Rielar, W H Hartzman, William A Seddiz of Baltimore along with William Bentz of Norfolk and John T Brady of Portsmouth attended the burial. Active pallbearers included James Haynes, Join K Freeburger, Edward N Ash, Myer Wurtzberger, Joseph Miller and R Duncan Carter. After the burial, Mr Bennett entertained the party at supper at the Turkey Point house and they returned to the city late last night. Mr Bennett plans placing a handsome stone for Maceo's grave.
In Coudersport, the Sweden Valley Ladies' Aid held a nightcap social to wipe out church debt. Women brought duplicate nightcaps labeled with their names. caps were tied and placed in a bag for blindfolded grabs by men who paid a half dollar to kiss their match. Only one man paid for the extra privilege.
Fragmentary verse recounts a character named Thue departing to the Dakotas then returning with a “divorepet” and no ex wife Minnie. He gives it away on voyage back to St. Louis village, a satirical local jest in dated dialect.
Land Office at Helena Montana issues notice September 14 1899 that Albert A Burton has filed intentions for final proof on his claim H BE 6068 in section 4 T4N R7N M M. Proof will be made October 20 1899 before Jefferson county district court clerk at Boulder Montana. Witnesses listed include Rand Vanson Kinman and Page. George D Greenk Register.
City council of Walkerville invites bids for 1600 feet of five foot wide sidewalk with two inch planed boards on three 4x4 stringers, posts and bracing at twenty dollars per thousand for materials, grading by city, bids due by Tuesday Sept 26 1899 mailed to city clerk Walkerville Montana. Council may reject any bids.
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