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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
10
A local ad promotes towels and table linens at low prices. The store claims its New York purchases let them offer bargains that beat rivals, urging shoppers to compare and buy where prices are best.
Three totes of heavy double batin damask table cloths in bleached finishes with new designs such as Fleur de Ta and Fern Clover. Sizes range 68x108 to 90x108 inches with matching napkins and sets. values from 8.00 to 15.00 marked down to about 4.25 to 8.75.
Local store Hennessy’s advertises a wide millinery opening and a sale on table linens and bed spreads. The ad highlights 64 to 72 inch damask table linen in multiple designs at discounted yard prices, plus white crochet and muslin sheets and pillowcases with bulk values and limited quantities.
James Ryan, a plasterer, shot Miller in the left hand during a dispute over non union labor at a South Main Street site. Miller says Ryan attacked with a shovel. Ryan claims self defense after Miller tried to coerce him to leave. Ryan jailed until Monday. county officials say no authority allows civilians to carry weapons.
Taylor a man described as a whzen faced thief was arrested by Detective Murphy for pocketing a $6 bill from James Burns in the Montana saloon. Burns intoxicated aided the scene while Taylor claimed he found the bill on the floor. Police later jailed Burns to sober up and booked J T Phillips and Thomas Martin as well.
Judge DeWitt recalls Mel Wines as a faithful, brilliant young man who worked on the Montana Union Railway case Langlois 9 Mont 419 in his early years. He notes Wines’ strong potential and regret that he strayed from old friends and a promising path.
In police court Don Walsh was arraigned on a disturbance and wife beating charge and pleaded not guilty. The judge halted Walsh’s intended remarks about his wife’s conduct and set next Tuesday for the hearing, with Walsh placed under bond yesterday afternoon.
Thomas Brady and James Johnson were found guilty of disturbing the peace on South Main street and were fined one dollar each. Blake Norman faced assault charges for throwing potatoes at a Chinese waiter but was found not guilty after witnesses including a boy of about eleven testified that rocks rather than potatoes were thrown. The judge questioned the Orientals’ testimony and discharged Norman with a mild admonition.
A Burlington extension rumor to Seattle and Alaska is lampooned by railway officials who note exaggerations in railroad yarns. W A Firth of Denver and T J Clark of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific travel to discuss lines, tours, and the impact on Montana. The Denver to Brush segment opens with strong business as a new 18 mile Denver line proves solid.
District Court notes record J T Healy defending Caprice Commercial against Terrance Cassidy et al. Demurrer fled. Applications for administration filed for estates of Herman H Horst John Hagin. Affidavits of posting notice of settlement of accounts filed for Mary Haskins C W Carleton Christina Carder Herbert H Carder Winsfield Dolan estates.
No new smallpox cases were reported to Dr. O Leary. The board of county commissioners discussed the situation and approved employing Dr. P J Sullivan as visiting physician at the pest house. An ad seeks to buy a small business. contact Jam R Iteld at P O box 747.
Alexander Lindsay a 62 year old bricklayer was found dead in his cabin at noon after a lengthy drinking spree. Grace Lindsay identified as Annie and described Lindsay’s illness prior to death and an inquest to be held.
The board of county commissioners appointed William Haggerty as county auditor to succeed the late John J. Griffin. Haggerty, a popular special clerk, is deemed well qualified. Deputy auditor Maurice Hartnett, whose commission ended with Griffin’s death, may continue under Haggerty’s reappointment. Judge Lindsay handled probate matters this morning including guardianship cases and estate actions, with various motions and filings noted.
Mexander Mackel law partner of Peter Fryen criticizes labor delegates from the populist convention at Helena. He aimed to fuse the Bink Wing democracy with populists and laborists. Mackel declined attorney general nomination to stay in private life, arguing labor fusion was essential. Breen to return from the capital this afternoon.
After disposing of probate matters, Judge Lindsay adjourned court until Monday at 10 am in respect to the memory of a person referenced in the proceedings.
A deal to buy the Boss Tweed and Clipper group at Pony is negotiating for 1.9 million dollars. British American Corp Gov McIntosh John Berkin C S Warren Dr McDonald Rossland J A Miller and others will examine the mines. If satisfactory, cash payments total 236 000 by October and 359 000 monthly later, with a 100 ton mill to be built this fall and installments of 40 000 thereafter.
On motion of County Attorney C. P. Connolly a committee was appointed to draft appropriate resolutions and report to the court on Monday. The committee consists of J. W. Colter, William Pemberton, William H. DeWitt, William Seallon and Frank E. Corbett.
Lulu Snidow sues William G. Snidow for divorce alleging marriage in Castle Montana on December 7 1889, desertion in March 1900, lack of support and dependence. She seeks alimony of 25 dollars per month and further support as ordered. George M Bourquin represents the plaintiff.
Judge Clancy opened court at 2 PM with a crowd of aliens seeking citizenship papers. About 195 applicants, mainly Irish and Austrian, filled the room to pursue naturalization and participate in the upcoming election.
Local items report Dr. German’s office retirement and a California visit by Mrs. Eda M. Steel, a complaint sworn against Thomas O’Donnell, upcoming funeral notices for Melvin J. Winen and Scott Nagus, and recent building permits. Also notes a dancing academy reopening, a parish bazaar, a wealth of obituaries, and various court and business filings including incorporation of the Silver Bow Band and a land transaction in Ophir addition.
A Special to the Inter Mountain notes copper mining shares showed mixed movement in Boston trading. Order activity remained steady with no new policy shifts disclosed and market tone cautious amid global supply concerns.
County Clerk Clark issued marriage licenses today to pairs including Robert Nelson and Mise Lotta Martila of Butte. Martin Grosso and Miss Jennie Negritt of Butte. John F. Eckard of Divito and Maud Lyons of Butte. Hansen and Olive Lee, both of Butte.
Dillon Montana reports a sunny week for racing with small crowds. Thursday and Friday results include the first race a five and one half furlongs purse of 71 won by Aurore B, and the second race features gentlemen's roadsters.
Purse of 10 won by Golden Queen owned by Tt V Sebree. Walkapan won the one-quarter mile dash in the third race. Torpedo won the seven-eighths mile purse in the fourth race. Friday events included Aurora B winning the first race and Silver Jin second with Blue Sign third. time 42 2- for the quarter. Decappo won the second race with Torpedo second and Wilkie third in 1 17 1-5. Bloodriwn won Walkapan second and Auros ra R. third in 23. Dick Wong Uncle John led the one mile run with Scotch Pirate third in 1 56.
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Judge Motntine of the state court granted a petition to renew Carl Kleinschmidt as administrator of the John Allport estate. The filing claimed collusion and requested a receiver, but the court ruled the administrator failed to exercise ordinary care and that appointing a receiver would harm the estate.
Sheriff Harvey in Hazelton telegraphed at 11 this morning to request deputies be sent to the Hazelton region at once. Patrols were dispatched on the 11 o'clock train. No outbreak yet but authorities want ample guard in case trouble develops.
London dispatch in The Times reports that missionaries at Ken Cha tu south of Tab Yiren fu were butchered by Yu U H sten soldiers as recently as August 15. The gruesome account notes revolting treachery and grim casualties among Mr Atwater his wife and two children.
General Mace Arthur reports the transport Aster arrived at Manila with a train and 441 horses for the cavalry. A legacy of notices include loans, employment ads, and a bankruptcy proceeding for George L. Westbrook, adjudged bankrupt on September 18, with a creditors meeting set for October 6 at 3 p.m. in Butte, Montana.
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