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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
4
The advertisement touts the Empire Oak stoves as the best for the money, claiming independent stove men endorse them. It details four sizes with nickel trim and tight dampers, listing prices from 12.00 to 19.00, plus a range of related heating items and accessories.
A new line of pottery showcases rich design and graceful shapes with a flawless glaze. The finest artists in the country contribute to these masterpieces offered in all sizes and ideal for wedding gifts.
David Craig testifies in the Stephenson murder case at Justice Nichols’s court. Craig, a barber from Hecla, describes the Melrose saloon shooting of John Woodside on June 3 after a quarrel over racial remarks. He recalls Woodside taunt and Stephenson’s reaction, the gunfire, and Craigs efforts to seek Dr. Walker for Woodside.
Local items list residents and businesses including photographers Spiers and Jackson, dentists Forsyth and German, piano dealer Orton Bros, grocer Montana Music Co, and others. Notices mention funeral for Eugene D Sullivan, a death for Chas Herzog, a marriage license issuances, bowling totals, coal car shortages on the Union Pacific, and Anaconda Company coal usage. Also ads for wallpaper, seed, and a Grand opening near Main and Broadway.
Fisher. Cc F Talloring offers alteration, pressing, sponge cleaning, repair, steam and dry cleaning at 110 South Main Street. Prices advertised as easy. Includes note that Burlington Route is described as the shortest best line to Denver and the south.
W E Moore arrives from Philipsburg J C Sloss surveys Butte J R Blaisdell comes from Twin Bridges Steve Parker returns from New Jersey E W Teattle John Edgerton and James Walker from Helena Col Timothy E Collins state treasurer T A Poindexter state auditor Ben Hager of Billings visits 14 friends John J Broughaul from Denver longs for his firm Denver Mine & Supply Col W A Thompson from Lyric Opera fame to supervise a new vaudeville outfit aiding the Montana political scene.
Joseph and May Lachapelle petition the district court to adopt Ruby May Pierce five, asserting she belongs to Joseph A Perce and Nevada Pierce. They note the mother consents and the father is divorced with custody awarded to the mother. the father's whereabouts are unknown. The child has no estate and the mother works daily for support. The petition states the Lachapelles have cared for the child 26 months and are financially able to provide.
The Inter Mountain reports Boston stock quotations for copper mining shares on October 10 with prices for Amalgamated at 7.87, Anaconda 50, Parrot 1.25, Butte & Boston 60, Calumet & Hecla 62, Tamarack 64.23, Osceola 68.50, Utah Consolidated 31.00.
A man who gave the name P. Farrell at the jail subscribed to the register and confessed plans to pose as a statesman. He entered the Good Luck store at 37 North Main, removed tramp clothes, and stole goods. A marked necktie helped clerks identify him, leading to Officer Murphy pursuing the case and the suspect being jailed on burglary charges.
Republican constable candidate Phil H. Reid will marry Lena M. Beason in Malden Rock on October 11, 1900. Rev Hosking of Denverville M E will perform the ceremony. The couple will reside in Malden Rock and receive congratulations from Butte friends.
Lizzie Askins files suit against J. M. Blakely and W. D. Clark to recover $300. She alleges they signed a bond for Grady & Caulfield contractors who built a house for her and incurred debts left unpaid, making her liable to settle the amount.
Judge Clancy approved a $15,000 bond for Mary B. Reilly today. The bond, signed by Mrs. Reilly, H. R. Bartlett and John O Rourke, covers the release of money and securities attached by Joseph Devlin in his suit to recover judgment of 230 625.
The warmest waist this winter is a silk flannel belt two inches wide selling at 1.50 per yard. Shown in Hennesay's domestic department today in four colors old rose crimson ciel blue and silver gray.
Court notes show appraisers John Marsland B F Annear and Richard Trelaven returning estate of John D Johns with cash of 524.05. Special administrator Joseph R Silver reports in the W S Fagan estate receipts of 211.15 and expenditures of 249.15, leaving 62 balance.
Lost certificate notice for Southern Mutual Investment Lexington Kentucky with coupon numbers M03 15464 15465 15466 and 15468. Do not negotiate the certificate or coupons. Also Butte Republican Flambeau Club announces drills every Monday and Thursday at Armory at 8 p m led by Captain E W Wynne.
The Butte city council meets tonight to consider bids for public improvements amid vaccine mandates. Alderman Kroger, sole visible member, supports radical measures to stamp out smallpox as police prepare to enforce orders. The Elderkin committee presses Colorado Street steel span talks with the B and P, while a dispute over a ditch danger signal on Montana Street prompts injury compensation claims. The session also previews reports from the Granee committee and world mission notes amid China events.
In Philadelphia on October 19 a suit seeks $7,022 insurance from Provident Life and Trust on the life of Mrs. Shortridge. Her husband Prof. H. C. Shortridge, once charged with the Media murder, was acquitted by insanity. The filing recalls a Sedalia, Missouri, case where a killer was hanged after public outcry.
The 90th annual meeting of the board of foreign missions opened in Pilgrim Congregational Church St Louis on October 1. About two to three hundred corporate members officers and auxiliaries from foreign and home fields and many Congregational ministers attended. Rev Dr Michael Burnham welcomed delegates and Samuel Capen of Boston replied with remarks about two guiding thoughts for the gathering.
Notice states Sinclair J. Goudie of Butte Montana filed for final discharge in the bankruptcy matter. The court fixed October 0th 1900 at 9:00 am in the courtroom for the hearing.
In Butte Montana creditors and interested persons may object to a petition in the Oliver Gardner case. The Honorable Hiram Knowles will preside at the hearing to consider the petition and possible discharge with the court seal affixed.
Northern Pacific Burlington offers a short line from Montana to points in eastern Colorado New Mexico and Texas via Billings Alliance Neb and Denver. The route is expected to be appreciated by Montanians and a Northern Pacific agent can provide full particulars.
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