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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1899
Page
6
The Anaconda school board faces clashes over staffing and finances as a tax levy fails to fund the term. Despite calls to resign, two teachers are pressured to leave while others refuse, amid a shrinking pupil count and debate over clerical salaries and hiring.
Mrs. John O Bannon was arraigned for disturbing the peace before Magistrate J M Kennedy. She was ordered to appear, but Deputy Sheriff Joe Stephens said she was ill. Kennedy warned no excuse without a medical certificate from city or county authorities.
The Half Mile Post notes a hot race for the pony and cart giveaway by Standard Drug Co. Four weeks remain before the drawing and every customer can get a free ticket with a 25 cent purchase. Tickets cost nothing and are available at the leading drugstore.
In a county court Judge Kennedy refuses warrants for J Downey amid a dispute with Duffy the painter and self proclaimed pugilist who claimed assault and later petty larceny. Duffy threatens legal action but leaves after the judge warns that the law will strike the last blow. The case stalls as Mrs O Bannon remains ill and the county physician is away.
A careful inquiry concludes last night’s blaze in the rear Leadville cabins was not incendiary. Three men, some intoxicated, occupied the Power Morris cabin. a dropped match reportedly ignited the fire after they left for town. Cabin No 1 belonging to Settles (colored) burned. Turner (colored) also lost belongings as the fire spread from Power’s cabin. The Turney fire arose from embers left in Power’s cabin as firefighters were recalled. Turner’s cabin was locked, with fire entering through a wall crack near the eaves.
In district court Hahn vs James was called yesterday afternoon and is on will today. The city’s gentlemen include Fred Zimmerman AL R Kliest F B Dean George Morris A Mun dager 8 A Melaughlin George D Gallagher John Lindquist P Bader John Krogerdt W C Haynes and John Lapenwn. A transcript of appeal was filed in Pat Gardnerve case with F A Gody for the sim af $10. Henry Rode sued his wife Sarah Rudr for divorce on grounds of intemperance. Testimony in A B White vs the A C HL association was concluded yesterday afternoon.
In Anaconda a Portland cement style work lure may bring old residents and new laborers from Mexico. J Grant of Curveit spent last winter there and the offer to cover travel expenses aims to attract masons. The prospect hints at a good salary and the prospect of Masons doing business across the border backed by liberal inducements.
Secretary H R Burg leads a volunteers reception committee fund drive collecting 1000 from badge sales placed in the bank for future appeals. A second collection is planned next Saturday with badges sold at leading stores and by committee members and competitors for a gold watch awarded to the top seller.
Rev. J. A. Jenking received a telegram from state officers directing the Montana Baptist vesperian meeting be held in Helena tomorrow instead of Great Falls due to smallpox at the latter place. Rev. Henry Van Engelen of Great Falls is in the pest house after being exposed at a funeral. Rev. Jenkins and Rev. Cederberg, delegates from Anaconda, will depart for Helena tonight.
Firefighters fought two blazes in quick succession in a block near the Salvation Army barracks. The first cabin of Mortis Powell burned shortly after 8 pm and within an hour the cabin of Wt. Setttles nearby was gutted. Rumors of coal theft and other statements by locals circulated, prompting police to investigate.
A seated social will be held at the Me. Church tonight featuring Seaton song recitations and readings. Admission is 25 cents and includes refreshments. Turkish baths offered at No Main Street. Manager J. J. smith outlines facilities.
Local notes record visitors and movements in Butte Helena and nearby towns. among them L J Baker and Rose La Fontise in Butte, Maud Wall visiting Frank Wall in Helena, T C Davidson returning from Big Hole, Miss Frost of Stevens Point Wisconsin in the city, and Rev Aug Gustafson preaching tonight at the Swedish mission church.
In Silver Bow county Montana a summons alerts defendant Joseph Fagan to answer a complaint filed by Peter Parley seeking a decree quieting title to an undivided one fourth interest in the Josephine quartz lodge mining claim east of Butte in Horse Canyon. If no appearance is made default judgment may be entered for plaintiff. Robt McGride represents Parley. Clerk Clinton C. Clark seals the document.
Mayor Frank Conley and Jno. Bielen lead Deer Lodge citizens in organizing a grand harvest picnic at the village pavilion with a date to be fixed. A German-heritage celebration is planned near Cottonwood Creek next Sunday, with Jake Hits as the arrangements chair.
An advertisement from 227 South Main Street promotes Dr Hui e Pock as a specialist in chronic diseases and long standing private ailments. It claims permanent cures for diseases in women and long studied treatment approaches using roots and herbs.
Mixed, to Whiteha daily except Sunday, to Twin Bridges Thursdays and Saturdays, to Pony and Norris Mondays and Fridays. Times 6:15 pm and 1:35 pm and 1:15 pm and 0:30 am. Officials W. H. Merriman, A. G. A., Butte Montana and Chas. B. Fee, G. P. and T. A., St. Paul Minnesota.
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