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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1900
Page
4
The Empire Oak stove line boasts four sizes with nickel trim and tight dampers, priced at 12.00, 13.50, 15.75, and 19.00 for the extra large. The ad also promotes a full assortment of Hot Blast Radiators and various Oak and Box stoves with a promise of full value for every dollar.
A fragmentary ad or feature highlights new eutopian ware in varied colors and pottery forms. It praises the craftsmanship, notes famed artists at work, and promotes wedding presents with rich design. It omits full details due to damaged text.
In Butte, Episcopal ladies hired as conductors swelled fares by about 95 cents, with proceeds split between St John’s guild and the Episcopal parsonage fund. Passengers paid dollar coins, some failed to receive change, and officers and editors covered the rest. The Catholic bazaar opens tonight as carpenters finish booths, aiming to fund Walkerville parish debt and show denominational cooperation.
In Butte a bystander at the Water Lode mine hears a miner narrator describe a "wonderful strike" involving a submerged river, a suction valve, and a large blind gold-bearing fish wedged in the pump. A Spokane miner cites a petrified gold fish specimen as corroboration.
The list records numerous travelers and residents staying at Montana hotels including A. J. Poser Butte James McCarty Portland J. M. Litton New Jersey W. E. Cullen Spokane B. L. Boardman Helena A. F. Gartner Butte John Berkin Boulder D. Jankowen Philipsburg Emil Mayer New York James Rick New York and many others with assorted origins such as Rochester Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Ackley Iowa Cleveland Milwaukee and Sun nyside Montana. The compilation names guest and accompanying parties reflecting a busy hotel scene with cross country connections.
A collection of small notices and ads from local papers includes apartment and housekeeping listings in Butte and nearby towns, a funeral notice for Charles Horazog, a marriage ceremony performed by Justice Nichols, a grand opening notice for a California beer shop, an advertisement for pianos and tuners, and various business promos including wallpaper, oil, and roofing services. Also mentions the Butte Brewing Co, Montana Liquor Co, and manufacturers in the region.
Registration opens next Monday and runs to Oct 2 with makeup sessions for those unable to register. Each ward lists its precincts and district, with named registration agents for wards seven, eight, and others. A state committee notice misstated foreign born citizens' papers. Silver Bow county requires naturalization documents.
A Republican county committee member dismisses fusion plans as futile, noting independents and populists are weak in Silver Bow. He cites Deer Lodge optimism and predicts a Republican sweep, claiming recent espionage and a loyal vote against the opposing party will push the county toward a 6,000 vote plurality.
Frank O Neill, living at 913 West Copper Street, was taken to the county courthouse with a fractured skull and a battered head after a two day old assault. The assailant, who gave the name John Gilson, pleaded guilty to third degree assault in the police court. The county attorney questioned the Gilson arrest and urged stricter action, while vowing to press a second degree assault charge.
The execution of Peter Dempany was postponed as his attorney's appeal delayed the sentence. The supreme court paused the matter, making it likely the condemned man will not be executed for at least two months. The Burlington route to Denver is noted.
A review of the play A Young Wife starring Miss Bihlyn Palmer and Frank Tannehill Jr at Grand Opera Muse. Palmer’s dramatic prowess carries a melodrama with a murder plot, alluring innocence, and a clouded past, while Tannehill’s supporting role adds limited appeal. The critic notes the production’s flaws and highlights wardrobe attention such as long pearl strings and a diamond brooch.
The Fitz and Webster company returns with A Breezy Time after a prior run at the Grand. A breezy comedy with lively music, pretty girls, good comedians, graceful dancers, and a mandolin octet that delighted audiences last visit. Uncle Dick Sutton promotes the show as worth admission.
A saloon room at Galena and South Main housed a fan-tan game when police interrupted fourteen Chinese men and five white men. The Chinese gave names like Sam Ling while managers listed included C Stansfield William Livingston C C Kelly and Henry Jones. This arrest follows Alderman Evans proposed council resolution and raises questions about federal action given racial crime perceptions.
County commissioners report the pest house fumigation is finished and a generator with formaldehyde solution is ready for use. A telegram from Charles A. Harvey of Melrose notes a probable smallpox case and asks for a doctor's examination. Dr. O'Leary is to travel to Melrose on the first train.
E L Boardman of Helena is in town with Dr Charles Noble and wife from Sunsyside. A J Poser owner of the Eva May mine is here. John Berkin, mining man from Boulder, is at the Butte. D Jankowen of Phillipsburg, known as the “sapphire expert,” is regaled at the Butte. A W McLaughlin of Missoula arrived yesterday and is staying at the McDermott.
Special to the Inter Mountain from Boston reports copper mining shares closing weaker amid bear pressure. Amalgamated holding 8700, Anaconda 4900, Parrot at 0, Boston & Montana noted among others. details incomplete due to damaged OCR.
Inquiry seeks a sixty day option on any amount of Denver and Rock Island stock. Request states price and amount, address, option, gens delivery, for Butte Montana.
Ed Lynch and his brother John returned to the city after prospecting around Cape Nome and Colville reservation. They found all choose ground taken by settlers and saw no scramble when the reservation opened. Lynch calls Nome City a busted community yet sees potential gold country nearby and plans to stay closer home next year.
London telegram reports an engine carrying engineers from Pusers rifle brigade ambushed near Kaapmuiden. Captain Stewart and a private were killed, Captain Paget Lieut. Stoeubba and five engineers wounded, Lieut. Sewall and ten rifle brigade taken prisoner. De Wet forces driven north of the Vaal after three days of fighting.
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