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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1900
Page
4
Fifty stylish Wes weaves offered at deep cuts. Crepe de chine and crepe beige patterns in crepon effects and silk blends listed with dramatic discounts. Variety includes $30 patterns for 12.50, $36 for 17.50, $40 for 20.00, $45 for 22.00, and $50 for 25.00.
The advertisement promotes black cheviots and woolen fabrics in sale, urging early purchases as stock is limited. It lists 42 to 52 inch wide all wool cheviots with varied prices from 65c to 98c per yard and notes a selection of crepons and portolas valued up to 2.75 dollars per yard, calling the goods fine and profitable to buy.
A local retailer showcases a new line of celebrated W. B. Corsets in brocaded coutil with a French cut, lavender pink and light blue colors, sizes 18 to 26 inches, priced at 2.50. A large lot of odd sizes in WC, C, W. B, RR & a, and Kabo styles available at 1.00 with white draft and black options, long and short waisted, high and low busts.
Advertisement notes Rainy Day Skirts made of all wool Kersey cloth in navy and black with lengths 38 40 and 42 inches. Prices are 12 50 and 15 00 respectively. Styles boast heavy weight, multiple rows of stitching, and double inverted box backs in castor tan royal blue and black shades.
Frank Dugan faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Nichols on a charge tied to Mrs. Ella Johnson of 420 Dakota street. Johnson testified Dugan threatened to kill her, while Dugan denied intent to harm, saying he sought to stay out of trouble. judge reserved decision until tomorrow morning.
Annie Mulcahey sues for divorce from James Mulcahey alleging desertion on August 17, 1899 and seeks custody of their child, restoration of her maiden name, and alimony groceries dispute noted. Other cases include development work on the Silver King lode claim and a default matter in Judge Lindsay's court with filings by W. A. Clark Jr and C. M. Parr among others.
Ole Olson played to full houses at Button's theatre for a week with matinee on Saturday. Ben Hendricks impressed as the Swedish-American dialect imitator. Miss Sadie Connolly starred as Mrs Bridget O Flannigan supported by Amelia Heden and Stephane Lidstrom in musical scenes. Poor stage lighting noted but production continues through the week.
Registration continues with 13115 counted by Saturday Merit and an anticipated near 15000 by closing tonight. Officials expect heavy turnout today and through the week with steady gains in the third fifth and eighth wards.
The passage notes over 4,000 voters in three wards with more to add. Sixth ward shows little interest as people delay registration. Parties monitor each name added to the poll book to challenge illegitimate registrations and enforce oath requirements on election day.
Independent democrats accuse fusionists of colossal fraudulent registration while fusionists blame independent democrats. Reports say some voters registered up to four times and with non existent residences, with altered trials to dodge detection. Many registrants have not endured in the state days and are allegedly paid by leaders of the fraudulent department. Names of the officers are well known and sensational developments are promised in coming days.
The organized clerks of Butte plan a meeting to discuss interests amid the copper mine closings tied to trust agitation. They warn that merchants and two thirds of clerks are Republicans and fear Democratic attacks could slash copper profits, threaten employment, and valueless property. The session aims to reveal that Republicans and Democrats share views on 6 o'clock closing, making the issue nonpartisan.
Health Officer J N Alexander announced a strict compulsory vaccination policy with a five dollar fine for noncompliance. Police will canvass houses for vaccination certificates, but no arrests had occurred by 4 PM. He warned of an escalating epidemic as cold weather approaches and cited new cases near Smith's grocery, with several residents sent to the pest house.
Notice to members to attend the funeral of Mrs Mittie Koppas at 108 East Third Street Poesday at 29 m. to honor a sister in law of Nelehibor Van Have from Silver City cmmp 1462 Myrtle Sumnest Revorder and associates in 2007 event.
Copper mining shares listed include Amalgamated Anaconda and Calumet and Montana. The Burlington railway issued a $500 purse to Charles Dexter for stopping a train robbery on the Kansas City night express, killing one robber and wounding another as the loot was to be opened, averting a wider robbery. Railroad men praise the messenger's prompt action as halting a surge of similar raids.
Centerville residents can hear Hon Timothy W Coakley of Box ton Colonel LF Copeland and E S Booth speak for Republican doctrine. Copeland, praised by Senator Carter, will make five Montana speeches. A Melrose rally drew 250 people with Grice and Kirk praising national and local issues. Upcoming meetings in Burlington and Williamsburg feature Newill Cavanaugh Kohl and Grice Clark with the Alive Rough Rider band. A shuttle will depart from county HQs at 7:20 p.m. to the events.
Hon. A. J. Bennett and Hon. L. L. Calloway addressed voters in Rochester last Saturday, discussing imperialism expansion the trusts free silver and other topics. The large audience greeted the talks with interest and attention.
Tomorrow evening a meeting at Silver Bow Junction will be addressed by Hon. J. R. Grice and Hon. M. J. Caveaugh. A Montana Union depot train leaves at 7:48 p.m. and returns, arriving in Buttenbout at midnight.
Senator Carter and Hon. Lee Mamta will address Missoula voters tomorrow night. Hon. 8. G. Murray and Hon. Lee Mans tle will discuss campaign issues in Anaconda Friday night and again in Dillon Saturday night.
Nearly 100 men work on the Walkerville to Excelsior Street streetcar line, expected to open by December 10. Gravelling is complete in Walkerville, iron wire laid, poles to be installed on both sides, with a one mile track not exceeding seven percent grade and a $27,000 toll east of the line. Manager Wharton promises free rides for Walkerville’s elderly on opening day and the council plans a grand celebration. The project may extend toward Gentoeville if right of way allows, improving residential prospects along Excelsior, Henry, and Bochett avenues.
Directors of the Tome Copper Mining company thought their property weak but were surprised by ore samples at seventy feet depth showing up to 60 percent copper. L A Sishey Co, solicitors for the company, anticipate legal action as copper markets stir. The Manchester route is cited as the main line to Denver.
A collage of notices from Jackson includes photographer credits at 61 W Pari Dr and 114 N Main, piano services at 3 Main, and Butte Brewing Co beer availability by phone. Local ads mention home schooling, wallpaper, roofing, seed, and a demand for a Mist-class cook with $25 wages. Detective Murphy detains Andy Gallagher for malicious mischief after alleged window-breaking on Euet Gulenu street.
A fragmented notice bundle lists funeral attendances and gatherings. It mentions the funeral of Mrs. Thomas Wekey and Neighbor Koppas at East Third Street, with Royal Neighbors invited, plus a request to assemble at Howth Gate for a separate event. It also includes a wartime era labor ad seeking two maids and a Young Man seeking a dawn housekeeping job and porter positions.
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