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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
3
A New York supplier's Int of Linens is offered at low prices. The ad invites buyers to compare goods and prices with rivals, claiming quality at any price would be better than elsewhere. It urges purchasing where best value is found, asserting Hennessy’s never sells poor goods.
Here are three lots of heavy double Latin Damask Table Cloths all full bleached with designs like Creacent Fleur de Lis Fern Clover Grecian Maiden Hair Clover Daisy and more. Sizes 72x90 to 90x108 inches priced from 4.25 to 8.75 with matching napkins and one dozen napkins included in some lots.
Sale ad notes Hennessys Millinery opening and offers table linens in satin damask and pure linen at discounted prices. Linens include 12 to 72 inch widths, numerous designs, with values from 50c to 1.60 and yard prices around 69c to $1.25. Also features torn and hemmed white muslin sheets in multiple sizes.
Seven men arrested on telegraphic information from a Northern Pacific officer were escorted to the Helena depot under police guard. A writ of attachment seeks $261.25 against W. M. Foster et al, with garnishee served on Thomas Boyle. Nearly $900 in cash and valuables taken from the prisoners was handed to the Helena chief, minus $40 for meals. Attorney Donlan may challenge the police actions for holding funds without a formal charge or warrant.
Mrs Knowlton, longtime carrier from the Butte post office to Meaderville Walkerville and Burlington, reports persistent harassment by hoodlums along her route. Stones, insults and attempts to halt the mail wagon occur especially near schools. She fears possible bond protection or contract termination unless authorities stop the interference with U S mails.
United States Army reports First Sergeant Thomas P. A. Howe of the First Montana regiment killed during an engagement with Philippine insurgents at Marilac on the 16th inst He enlisted with the unit in 1898 and later served with the United States geodetic coast survey for a period.
The deceased was an unmarried man aged 48 and connected with the Great Falls war system. Lt. B. B. Moran of company A Thirty-Seventh United States volunteer infantry was wounded in the Marilac engagement. Moran previously served as Cascade county under sheriff before joining Monten volunteers and, after discharge, was named Captain of the Thirty-Seventh United States volunteers in recognition of his military ability. The captain was a native of Vermont.
A bustling Butte page lists a Great Bargain sale on wall paper at Butte Wallpaper Co. 111 Hamilton St. Also reports secular and court matters: local deaths J. C. Masterson and Antone Tennett, a Scandinavian Montana Posten launch, a Krele case continued to October 6, multiple smallpox cases, a mysterious $65 incident, and a night disruption by youths on Gary Latin street. Roles include Judge Clancy, Sheriff, and various clerks, with funeral arrangements and marriage licenses noted.
This week in Millinery circles features Hennessys second floor Parisian pattern hats drawing hundreds of women. The show includes imported togue styles and Hats from New York and Hennessys workshops. Prices vary with Parisian pieces priced higher. home made options offer lower costs yet equal elegance. Hennessys displays surpass local offerings for elegance, style, and assortment this season.
Warren Thomas, a smooth insurance agent and confidence man, was arrested for forgery and obtaining diamonds from Sabritzky, which he gave to his sweetheart. He escaped the county jail with his attorney's help and fled toward Ver Row, taking a train for the south. Authorities say several other charges hang over him, but they doubt success in pursuing them.
A public notice states the Scandinavian Brotherhood disclaims any link to the Scandinavian Independent Political club, noting the club does not meet at Scandia hall on Main Street. Signed by H Algond and Martin Biorgum as trustees on September 20, 1900. Also mentions the grand opening of the California Cafe on Malmonds Senne around September 20.
Two Parisians Anger and A Landre arrived in town and wowed locals by trading buffalo horns with Indians for profit. The duo bartered for a herd of horns and faced curious questions from hotel guests about selling cow horns in Europe. Also referenced is a George M. Cohan comedy production featuring a cast of notable performers and new vocal numbers debuting in New York.
Fusco and Holland deserve credit for their one production of the Russian melodrama For Her Sake. The cast includes Ervin Brunkall Alexander Randolph S. Hillard Oscar Graham Joseph Fox Lyllian Atwood Julia Fox Ida May Blake Dorothy LaCroix Ruth Shaw. They stage a Saturday and Sunday matinee, then proceed to Anaconda, with good wishes for a prosperous season. The article also notes the Annual Report of the Silver Bow Abstract Company filed under Montana law.
Dr C F Hopking of Chinook N J Isdeil a Pony Merchant Joseph Smith II editor of the Virginia City Madisonian in the city Mr P H Manchester returned from extended trip east attending the G A R grand encampment in Chicago then to Battle Creek Mich for a couple of weeks no wife visiting Washington
In James W. Forbis versus Calvin M. Gates et al a demurrer to the answer was filed. B L Miller versus Henry McClosky et al sees a motion to strike the complaint for not drawing according to law. Andrew Garrett versus Henry McClosky et al has a similar motion. Edwin Briggs versus Henry McClosky et al includes a motion to strike and a claim for 3036.03 with 12 percent interest from August 25 1900 for labor and materials on a church edifice at South Butte. The notice includes insurance advertising and a local theatre showing A Wise Guy soon in town.
The document from Silver Bow Abstract Company lists capital stock of ten thousand shares at one dollar par, with 9000 issued in property and 2000 in treasury, debts reported as none. It is sworn by Paul A. Ozanne, president, before Notary C D Tilinghast on September 21, 1000, in Silver Bow County Montana.
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