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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1899
Page
7
Frost covers the region as mountain snow descends, signaling approaching winter. Rock Creek mining crews report promising ore samples and plan continued work, while local officials note high school enrollment at sixty with expectations to rise.
In 1850s Ottawa a twelvepence Canadian stamp minted for public sale became famed. A dealer bought it for 25 dollars, later offered 1 200, then 1 500 was accepted by an English lord and American heiress. The stamp burned in a maid’s accidental fire, destroying the famed artifact.
The Dillon news notes entertainments and visits from October events at the Raphet church and Pilon, with Miss Myrtle Powers hosting a gathering. Ladies Aid at the Methodist Episcopal church enjoyed ice cream and cake. Visitors include Mrs. W. Clark and Mrs. Townsend from Stevensville. Sheriff Pyle’s family news, hunting trips, and residents moving to new homes are also reported. varios acquaintances travel to Turkey and other nearby towns.
A fragmentary exchange notes a character asking about being the trout and a bellwether line about Garricks striking his daughter, suggesting a period-era dialogue scene without clear events or context.
Washington reports Evans has won the Tend cage case while a land dispute at Honiton is noted. The La Fortuna mine near La Fortuna camp is described as one of the West’s richest, with ore values up to $60 a ton and historic discovery by luck. Local incidents include a depot arrest, a brawl among stablemen, and a dramatic inquest into a death tied to a public affair.
Washington Star notes a volley of proposed troop rations from Ohio labeled emergency or marching, with officers pressed to decide the best blend. An endorsement from Acting Commissary General Weston hints at a favored but disputed list including brandy and salt, drawing skepticism about its practicality for active service.
A Montana court sale notice for the estate of Paul Davis deceased outlines private sale of property in Silver Bow County including a one fourth interest in the Bay Horse lode claim. It explains terms cash with ten percent down and court confirmation, and cites an executors role and dated September 8, 1890. It also includes discussion of cancer theory presented to the Royal Agricultural Society about cancer in cattle and meat safety.
Fragmentary San Francisco note mentions a coroner and a witticism about a fan deed while a quote about absurd implications is unclear. The readable text offers little concrete detail on persons, places, or events beyond tangential references to a coroner and a patter about a deed.
In the District Court of Me Second Jule Dieter in Silver Mon Montana Trollix Jobaso pimindfi v. yertha Sonns ron peceniary al. The complaint seeks a decree of divorce and alimony, alleging the wife deserted the husband on or about November 7th last, urging mutual vows were broken without provocation. Plaintiff demands the defendant file an answer within twenty days after service, or risk default. Clerk Clinton and attorneys listed. Hearing set for September 23, 18x.
In the district court of the Second Judicial District Silver Bow County Montana notice is given that on October 7, 1899 at the court house in Butte proceedings will prove the will of Andrew J DeLashmiutt deceased and grant letters of administration with the will annexed any interested party may contest the will Clinton C Clark Mark Pe Leonard deputy clerk F Kelley and M D Leehey attorneys for petitioner filed September 9 1899
Notice publicizing that Joan B. Pearehteau of Dewey Montana seeks to prove desert-land claim number 3344 for the west half of the east half and section 7 in township 2 north range 1 west Montana mapping before the district court clerk in Butte on October 11. Witnesses named to establish irrigation and reclamation.
Andrew J. DeLashmutt of promrick county Maryland appears with a certified probate copy and proof for hearing an application by Joseph P. Collins public administrator of the land. Peter H. Deno Ulrich H. Deno James Jenven and Wm Forest, all of Dewey Montana, listed as parties. George D. Greene registrar.
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