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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
8
Rental notices list 1 room modern brick on South Main at 42 60 for 60? rooms. A 1 room brick on South Butte priced 13 50. 4 room brick West Side 21 60. 4 room brick East Side 20. 3 room frame South Montana 13. 1 large shop room South Main 20.00.
In district court J H Trevise sues Parrot Mining and Tim Lynch to quiet title to the Guano lode claim in this county alleging a gold silver and copper vein was located July last. Trevise says the Parrot group seized the claim with armed men driving workers from the shaft tearing a corner stake and threatening to assault his crew. He seeks a restraining order and a judgment declaring him owner and enjoining further interference.
The long running feud between Mr and Mrs Stone and Mr and Mrs Hamilton escalated after a seven day truce ending in last nights clash. Stone sought Hamiltons arrest citing threats to kill and bonds to peace. Earlier, Leavitt and Zendall were fined for leaving horses hitched and Simon Bartell faced trial for vagrancy. Also advertised: $20 sets of teeth for $10.
News from Chicago reports the death of John Kelly ex alderman of the Seventh ward aged about 40. He left Montana for Chicago three weeks ago to undergo tumor removal and died at the hospital where the operation was performed. The body will be brought to Butte for burial. he was a well known local figure and populist mayoral candidate in past years.
Attorney Peter Breen appeals to President McKinley on behalf of Coeur d'Alene prisoners held in the Wardner bull pen. He and Edward Boyce of the Western Federation of Miners demand humane treatment after five months without formal charges or a standalone trial, citing bread and water diet and denial of counsel.
Charles Eltinge, once of this city, has been promoted to cashier of Traders' National Bank of Spokane. He previously worked for Clark Bros. bank here and later became secretary of Republic Mining Company. The October issue of Ladies Home Journal and Puritan is now available at the Postoffice News Stand.
Special to the Inter Mountain Missoula Sept 28 The forestry question and federal reservoir system were well covered by Chief J W Toumey of Wash DC and Hon J B Collins for the Montana forest reserve Witnesses drew comment and praise Collins stressed forests preventing snowmelt aiding timely flows The election of officers featured Elwood Mead as president James Maxson as secretary George H Maxwell as treasurer Senator Thomas H Cuvier praised government irrigation plans Delegates rode to Hamilton by special train to view Marcus Daly property Bitter Root stock horses and valley sights Delegates depart calling the congress one of the best sums yet held
A prospector bought a sealed package for 65 cents containing an Elgin watch in a gold filled case and was offered 26 dollars on the spot. Bargains included a greasy roll of blankets with a pearl handled revolver, a dame’s hosiery and underclothing bundle with a pawn note, and a complete infant’s wardrobe for 2.40.
An article describes quirky sales and curiosities at a fair, noting quartz samples sent for assay and a bargain freman working equipment bought by a stylish shopper for 20 cents. The piece mentions merriment among the crowd and unusual items like $20 sets of teeth priced at $10. A Pickaninny Cake Walk by Free Silver Lodge is announced for Friday night at the Auditorium with 25 cent admission. Travel rates to eastern cities are advertised by Northern Railway with 41 North Main Street ticket office details.
R M Campbell sues M L Hol land and the sheriff sets a sale for October 4 1899 at 2 PM at the front door of the court house in Butte Silver Bow Montana. Property is Lot 2 Block 1 Davis and Barnard addition as per official plat on file. Sheriff Patrick H Regan and Deputy James M Reynolds sign. Dated September 12 1899.
The White Front Grocery promotes bargain prices on canned goods with daily deals. Standard Corn, Casino Corn, String Beans, Casino Beans, No 3 Eastern Tomatoes and Casino Tomatoes are offered in several pack sizes at low per can and per dozen rates. Regulars are urged to trade for these value items.
An old ad lists No 2 Eastern cherries plums raspberries strawberries and gooseberries. One dozen cans of Standard Fruit at 1.50 per can or seven cans for 1.00. The note invites readers to visit the store if the prices are an inducement.
From September 30th to October 7th the Great Northern Railway company will sell tickets to Chicago and St. Louis. Tickets available at 41 North Main Street.
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