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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
4
Hennessys presents a first showing of fine furs including seal coats with mink reverses at 200 to 300 dollars, Otter, Krimmer, Persian Lamb coats, Curled Astrakan, and Electric Seal pieces. Styles are modern, with varied lengths and luxurious trims.
Elegant collection features mink, brown tartan, electric senti, Persian lamb, jack martin, astrakhan, krimmer and other skins in various styles to complement chilly weather.
In Judge Lindsay's court Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas testified that Alfred Harris, adopted son she raised since two weeks old, born in England, has become insane from drink. Harris, 26, threatened his foster mother and is described as outwardly healthy but mentally unbalanced. A commission and Dr. Sheeran found him insane. he claimed England origins and possible heir claims.
In Judge Clancy s court this morning the state and defense argued the Pooley case. Connolly opened for the state and Thresher spoke for the defense until 8 pm. Debate over possible jury instruction timing and which defendant fired the shots in the Littlejohn killings continued as instructions were reviewed.
Postmaster G W Irvin received today the plans and specifications for the basement of the new federal building at Copper and Main streets. Bids must be in by the 23d of next month to the supervising architect. Contractors must follow eight hour work limits and submit a certified check equal to 2 percent of the proposal, drawn to the treasurer of the United States.
The document outlines that if a bidder withdraws after bids open or refuses to sign the contract and bond, the government may claim the bid. The new building is described as an 80 by 120 foot structure with a basement for store rooms and clerical spaces, a first floor for post office use, a third floor for U S court rooms, and a top floor with offices and dormitories for railway postal clerks.
The last farewell to Phill Jullien echoed in a quiet ceremony as Maccabees No. 6 and newspaper men led the procession from West Granite to Mount Moriah. Rev Blackiston offered an Episcopal lesson, a silver plate inscription read At Test, and floral tributes from Daly Brothers, John Maguire’s Brotherhood of Elks, the Maccabees, and Mrs. Sam J Johnston accompanied the bier. The coffin was interred amid tears as the Maccabee ritual was read.
In a tense morning, jailer Tom Royle presents a note delaying police court. only one drunk pleads guilty and is fined five dollars. Earlier, Ed. Morrow, guilty of a mild disturbance, also pays five dollars. Swedes Gua Matinson and Matt Ivers claim as witnesses amid a wound dispute, with officer Eiderkin recounting events after a disturbance on West Park Street.
Isabella Hosking wife of Rev. John Hosking pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church died this morning at the family residence in Centerville after a week's illness of stomach hemorrhage Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church then the body will be taken to the residence for final removal to Helena Saturday morning for burial in Forestville Cemetery per her request
Oscar J. Larson prosecuting attorney of Houghton Michigan will speak throughout the state on behalf of the Republican ticket during the campaign. He is expected to arrive in Montana about October 15. Lost on West Park Street ladies purse containing money and door key. Return to Inter Mountain and receive reward.
The self styled minority Republicans in Silver Bow endorsed fusion with Democrats, populists and labor, appointing a representative conference to accept the plan. Delegates debated nominations for county offices, approved the fusion report, and set committees for the county central and platform activities amid lively but orderly proceedings.
Union Club members and about 200 guests attended a banquet at Columbia Garden despite frigid weather. The dining room was warmed, bands played alternating sets, and dancers wore wraps. The Inter Mountain announces a 3 o'clock street edition and a 4 o'clock regular edition with AP and local news.
A Salt Lake City crowd of capitalists and railroad men in Utah lays groundwork for a Salt Lake to Los Angeles railroad. T C Kerens of the Los Angeles Terminal leads talks with W A Clark and Salt Lake backers to secure franchises and a Pioneer Square depot site. Conference set in Chicago, with Clark expected in Salt Lake, as route plans and merger with Salt Lake Beach line loom.
Fragmented tale details Mrs St L Ryn losing a purse while with a child on Park Street near Broadway. A butcher saw the pocketbook fall and a man named Janis Henry picked it up. The finder pocketed the money and was later identified. $45 cash and a $65 value jewelry set were recovered. Henry admits nothing and faces grand larceny charges. Also notices include a Butte Montana post office basement project bid and a Peoples Party county convention scheduled in September.
Local notes list Dr. German 114 N Main, Orton Bros pianos and organa at 319 Ne abe ru, G Bates tuner for Montana Music Co Tel 504, and Dr Forsyth moved to Tandy Owsley block. Funeral of Mrs Mary Thein from Sherman's parlors. Also listings for wallpaper shop, Sherman undertaker, and notices of weddings, dancing academy reopening, weather forecast, lost dog, and upcoming charity event at 824 S Main Street.
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