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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1899
Page
5
The White Front Grocery advertises low prices on canned goods including Standard Corn at 10c per can and 1 dozen for 1.00, Casino Corn at 7 for 1.00, Standard String Beans at 10c per can with 3 for 25c, Casino Beans at 7 for 1.00, No. 3 Eastern Tomatoes at 12c per can with 9 for 1.00, and Casino Tomatoes at 15c per can with 7 for 1.00.
Local ad lists cherries plums raspberries strawberries and gooseberries in dozens. Standard Fruit offers 1.50 per can with 15c, seven cans for 1.00. Encourages customers to visit if prices serve as an inducement.
Regular fall term of the district court in the east wing opens tomorrow with three trials set, including John J. Spencer vs M E Hersam and others and the Anaconda Mining Co against Montana Ore Purchasing Co. Judge Clancy expected to arrive soon after. Warrant issued for James Shepherd on receiving stolen ore tied to Anaconda Mining Co. case. Stivers probes depredations and plans prosecutions. Klepetko buys long tract in Coliba and Excelsior additions. Ida Cartwright appointed administrator. Bes Hive block sale noted with two large mortgages. County supervisors change, Neil O'Donnell to take Silver Bow road duties, law divisions affecting road districts reviewed.
Tailor FISHE announces ready to wear and custom suits at 3 West Gaiena with repair, steam cleaning, and pressing services. Prices described as easy. Located downtown, serving local customers with alterations and fresh garments.
Jom Zupanchieh is wanted in Great Falls for the murder of Frank Marhay. Rudolph Jaser was killed Saturday night by John McIntyre, who fled to the hills as officers pursue. Park county residents packed Hefferlin's opera house to honor brave soldiers with speakers Judges Savage and Frank Henry, Lt Poorman, and Rocky Mountain Club President Talcott. Colonel R Bruce Wallace, recently arrived in San Francisco in poor health, was moved to Los Gatos for climate relief. asthma and minor complications noted, not considered serious.
The Copper Market shows dull activity with no buyers while Lake grade sinks to 174 ½. Electrolytic variants quote 164 ½ to 167 ¼ and 16 16 ½ for sithodes. Relative values normalize, promising steadier tones as mills work through stocks. Demand remains strong in consumption, with abroad trades modest and political news driving speculative moves.
A fractured OCR passage describes a ministers meeting in Alabama, noting changes to meeting frequency and inclusion of all county ministers. It lists officers, including retiring president A. L. Albritton and a new president, with thanks and committee appointments to prepare a program for the coming year.
Bielyn Kerr arrives in the city and rents a house on South Main Street to prepare a period home to be opened by Mercuier Mrs Read on Monday November 20.
In a brief notice, John N. Oleon, a music trader and orchestra leader, appears connected to a local divorce filing. The item also mentions a live poultry seller at 11 West Galena and a poultry market at 126 West Granite.
Advert describes the Angelus Orchestral Mono Player a compact cabinet that adds mechanically operated fingers and dual reed sets to pianos. It can be used with a piano or as a self contained organ, allowing anyone to perform classical, dance, and popular pieces without musical training.
A 20 year old girl named Mabel, living with a relative at No 11 Past Galena, attempted suicide twice by inhaling chloroform. She was found unconscious both times and revived after the first attempt, later dying from the second attempt before help arrived. Her parents reside in Walkerville. The Reardon family is linked to the incident. The girl formerly worked as a waitress at the Corp. She faced distress after disputes with her brother and sought death by her own hand. The police were involved in the aftermath.
A scrambled OCR listing includes names of people and places such as The Butte, Chicago, San Francisco, New York, St. Louis, and several states. The fragment mentions individuals like Jos. A. Smith and A.M. Groeneveld, but the context and actions are unreadable. The passage appears to be an index or directory note with many misspellings and partial terms.
An old ad promotes a remedy labeled as a good cure for obstinate pains and irregularities. It claims to remove obstructions and offers Proneh omy Tablets manufactured in France for sale in Butte Montana. Privo is listed as the sole agent, price three dollars per box mailed sealed.
Local notices advertise wood sales from Kemmerer and Pennsylvania anthracite, theatre menus and periodicals at the P O News Stand, a county wall map for schools and offices, and a postpaid offer from John Sebastian for a Howk Island map. Train schedules announce Helena to Great Falls routes, Vienna saloon at 119 South Main with orchestrion, and the Burlington Route to St. Louis with no car changes.
Crystal Springs in Langlois offers a smoke free climate with modern hotel electric light and steam heat. The cafe plunge and dancing hall cater to private parties while lunches are served. Stages run from Langlois and Springs with modest fares. Also notice of Brownfield Canty Carpet Co stockholders meeting set for November 6 1809 at 48 54 West Park Butte Montana for trustee election and business.
Notice to reception subcommittees urges immediate submission of all incurred expenses for audit and approval. It commands no delays and is signed by Lee Mantle as chairman. Also notes reserved seats for a Montana Music House concert on Friday in November at the Auditorium and includes unrelated claims about glasses and a wife’s debts.
A Belfast couple took their baby to a photographer and were surprised by a partial double exposure. The proof revealed the baby's likeness alongside an old man's image due to an imperfect plate. The photographer saved the plate as a curiosity.
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