Montana Power to issue 100000 receiver certificates
The district court granted Fred P. Sterling permission to issue $100,000 in receiver's certificates to fund remaining liabilities and future costs for completing the Montana Power project. Total pledged debt rises to $182,000 once machinery placement is complete. returns are anticipated soon. The news also mentions related court actions including appeals in the Butte Water case and various divorce, lien, and property disputes ongoing in the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Power Company
Big Hole
Butte
Fred P. Sterling
District Court
Lindsay
Copper Stocks Slump on Transvaal Troubles
Mines and mining notes report copper stocks badly demoralized due to Transvaal unrest with Calumet & Hecla hit hardest, down about 30 points for the week. Outlook for higher prices dim, some stocks may dip further today before closing. Closing quotes list Amalgamated 396, Anaconda 40, Boston & Montana 70, Calumet & Hecla 10, Utah Copper 39, Tamarack 220, Parrot 50, Oxellaa 86.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Calumet & Hecta
Utah
Butte
Boston
Calumet & Hee
Oxecula
Parrot
Why foreigners buy mines and local capital limits
The piece argues many mine propositions are offered to foreign buyers because locals lack funds. It notes that large ventures like railroads or factories require collective investment, not single capital. It contends oversupply of local mines exists yet locals invest only a fraction of what could be directed to development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
England
Teeth and sponge critique at Mountain House Coal
An ad or note notes price points for teeth sets and a dentist Dr Wix. It contrasts sponges used in drug gifts with a claim that darker, natural brown sponges last longer and avoid bleaching damage. Mentions Mountain House Coal Trail Creek Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain House
Trail Creek
Mont
Trail Creek, Mont
Meanest husband uses trap to block wife from purse
A deranged husband traps his own purse in a mouse trap to prevent his wife from taking it at dawn, creating a bizarre domestic scene. The odd action targets control over money and raises questions about intent and domestic strain.
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W. L. Souders
Amy E. Souders
Hocking
Frankfort
Kansas
Notice of Intention to Desert Land Claim
Notice is hereby given Pearentau of Dewey Montana intends to desert land claim at the district court in Butte Montana on October 8. He names witnesses Petey H. Dens Ulich H. Dens James Jenson Win Forest and others to prove completion and reclamation of said land under the desert land act.
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John Boyd
Justice Nichols
Max Mayer
Paul A. Fusz
Granite Mountain
Si-Metairie
Consolidated
Boyd
Werner Zeigler
J. F. Mayer
Boyle
Eugene O. Mellier
Great Northern
Washington Lafayette Hamilton
Fred Hahn
Adam Haan
Pearentau
Dewey
Istrnet Court
Butte
Montana
Petey H. Dens
Dewey, Mont
Ulich H. Dens
James Jenson
Monts Win
Forest
Dew
Geor
Mont
Greenester
Dillon News Notes and Local Events in September 1899
September 7 1899 Dillon notices report visits by Mrs E A Bailey and Nellie of Lima and plans of locals for college trips and a new baby born to J B Poindexter. Funeral for W L McIntosh held at Methodist church. Volunteers reception planning and fundraising discussed. Various updates on theatre, Normal school, state officials, and community meetings amid a note on alum dissolving in water to render fabrics fireproof.
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Dillon
E. A. Bailey
Nellie
Lima
Mesdames
J. B. Morse
J. G. Shannon
H. H. Swain
Alma ‘Thorpe
A. M. Holter
Helena
J. E. Morse
Mrs. Werrick
W. L. McIntosh
R. P. Smith
Helating
Mountain View Cemetery
Court House
Philippines
Morse
L. F. Jones
J. E. Meiserman
W. J. Crowell
M. le Davidson
L. C. Fyhrie
F. 5. Foote
R. J. Moore
Rey
G. F. Cope
T. J. Murray
Josephus Rich
L. (. Fyhrie
Fidel Huber
George W. French
H. R. Melton
A. L. Anderson
Delicate Autumn Gloves Featured At Mont
The article notes Marie Antoinette blue suede gloves in turquoise and electric blue shades, plus a terra cotta novelty. It highlights tan to brown, blues, purples and grays as autumn vogue, with fashionable women wearing glace kid and suede gloves, at Mont.
Rice Crumpet Preparation From A Historic Recipe
A vintage recipe for making rice crumpets describes mixing milk with yeast in water, adding beaten warm rice, melted butter, salt, and stiffened four, then rising in a warm place for two to three hours. Grease large molds, cook on a hot griddle in rings, and serve promptly.
New Fashion Belts Debut Attractively Styled
The ad touts wide and narrow belts at twenty dollars and ten dollar grips by Dr Wix. It highlights green alligator, white seal and black patent leather belts as the season’s novelty. The belt pairs with dark gowns and brown frocks to create a striking slender-waisted look.
Sale of Live Stock at Butte Court House Door
Notice announces public auction of one sorrel running mare four years old to satisfy pasture and care debts. Mare placed with Miller by owner, unknown signer. Amount due is 120 dollars. sale at front door of the court house Butte Silver Bow county Montana on September 20, 1849 at 2 p.m. Baptiste Guay signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptiste Guay
Butte
Silver Bow County
Montana
Mont
Allen's Foot-Ease Comforts Aching Feet in Public Ads
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful swollen nervous feet. It claims instant relief from stings of coins and bunions, soothes tight or new shoes, and cures sweating calluses and hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, mail orders six cents and a free trial package offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Dillon Races Set With Dental Offer And Round Trip Tickets
Promotion combines a dental offer priced at $20 for a set of teeth with race details on September dates. Dr. Wix is linked to the Dillon event, and round trip tickets priced at $2.80 allow return through September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wis
Dr. Wix
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