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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
3
The Anaconda company announces a two percent dividend for shareholders. The declaration notes payment will be made on a specified date to record holders of record. The move signals confidence in current profits and outlook for the next quarter.
The Anaconda Mining Company directors declare a 14 percent dividend plus an extra percent payable November 1. The payout brings total dividends to over 10 million dollars since selling about half its interest to the Rothschilds. Shares are forecast to rise above sixty dollars again soon amid strong property conditions.
Copper mining stocks showed solid gains with Amalgamated at 96.50, Boston & Montana 244, Butte & Boston 364.50, Calumet & Hecla 785, Mohawk 22, Osceola 85, Parrot 48.50, Tamarack 220, Utah Con 28. Montana Ore Purchasing, led by President F Aug Heinze, filed its annual statement showing capital of 2.0 million pounds, 100000 shares at 25 each, paid in 2.0 million, treasury 500,000, debt 1.0 million in first-mortgage bonds.
The cross examination of Frederick J Bulkley in the big mining case concluded yesterday afternoon and this morning attorney Patterson began the direct examination. The proceedings brought out numerous key points and contested issues.
Just before the noon recess William Braden formerly of Helena was called and in the afternoon explained the mysteries of dips spurs and angles in support of Mr Bulkley’s testimony.
The funeral of Mrs Julia Gilligan who died Tuesday was held this morning at St Patrick’s church with high mass in requiem celebrated by Father De Siere. Assisted by Father Caahan sub-deacon Father O Blain and Father Batens. Daughters of Erin marched in the procession. Five daughters and four sons survive with several grandchildren.
Names and movements crowd the Fair for bargains scene at 79 West Park. E B Howell left for the east while C Bergstrand of Philipsburg visits Butte. Mrs A H Mitchell and D D Mitchell of Warm Springs are in town. Miss Lolo Emery returns east. Frank Byrne, state boiler inspector, arrives for five to six days. Mrs Ehret heads to Salt Lake with daughters via Silver Bow. W D Bartlett and family return from Idaho with stories of game and fishing. L T Jones of Dillon discusses a Dillon special train with band for volunteers reception.
Peter Bradley was arrested this afternoon on a complaint by Jerry Mullins charging robbery. He allegedly relieved an elderly man, Hugh Rowlands, of about $80 in Mullins’ saloon before fleeing. Rowlands was intoxicated and Bradley rifled his pockets. Bradley was captured around three o’clock after officers received a description. the $80 was missing, and Bradley had 60 cents when jailed.
J P Collins administers Angus McLeod estate as Hanson suit moves forward. Peter McIsaacs’ body at Duggan’s. Nova Scotia relatives to decide funeral. Ida Willis case dismissed with costs to plaintiff. Ellen McLaughlin 49 dies at 310 North Washington. funeral at St Patrick’s Church. Flora McPherson 36 dies at St James Hospital. burial to Miles City. survived by three children.
The U S court granted a license to wed for J H McCarthy and Georgie May McNeel this afternoon at St Patrick s church in Dillon. Grand jurors Wm Albrecht and T J Greenough were excused. O Klemm of First National Bank of Dillon was named foreman. The court adjourned for the day, with a four to five day session anticipated. Also bids are invited by Walkerville city council for construction work.
City bids 1 500 feet of five foot wide sidewalk with planed boards resting on three 4x4 stringers. Posts and bracing cost $20 per thousand, city to grade. Bids due Sept 26, 1899, mailed to city clerk Walkerville Montana. Plus a Memphis Scimitar reminiscence about old gambling on Jefferson Street and a Keno tale of bent games, luck, and the cooler.
The Arlington Mining Company of Colorado reports its corporate details for 1899 including principal offices in Denver Montana Butte and New York with capital stock of 200000 dollars. Paid in cash 94000 property 66000 treasury 40000 and assets Star West and Mounta in Bay mining claims in the Independence district Silver Bow. Officers Jonas M Libbey president and trustees sign and swear to the document in New York County.
The document records a sworn statement by Jonas M Libbey regarding mining machinery on property in Montana. It confirms the truth of the stated matters and is subscribed and sworn before Notary Public WM J Hamilton on September 12, 1899.
The White Front Grocery advertises bargains on canned goods with prices like 1 dozen Standard Corn at 0.10 per can, 7 cans Casino Corn for 1.00, 1 dozen String Beans at 0.10 per can, and Casino Tomatoes offers 9 cans for 1.00. Other items include Eastern Tomatoes at 1.25 per can and 1.50 for a dozen Casino Tomatoes.
The notice lists No 2 Eastern cherries plums raspberries strawberries and gooseberries in one dozen cans standard fruit. Prices start at seven cans for 1.00 with an invitation to visit if these prices act as an inducement.
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