The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-09-20

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i G.Child. On motion it was decided that th
works should besknownsas the Helena Re
ttduction Works. Il On the l4th the Director
\ held a meeting and adopted measures where
by the great project will be pushed forWars
4 without delay. By The 1st Of December, tn,
i Herald says. 10 shall expecr to see the frs
furnace in successful operation. 9s59s
e..3 STOCK HOLDERS MEETING.
i aThe stockholders of Eastern Montana Ag
ricultural and Mechanical Association met al
the school house in Gallatin, Ci:ys on Sep
tember the 10TH, 1s7a. at 7aI-3 a. M. Tht
meeting was well represented and at last two
/ thousand dollars Of the, stock already sub
scribed vas represented in person. besides ;
number of prominent stockholders were fully
represented by proxy. a
The meeting was very cordial, and all pre-
sent manifested a deep interest in the business
and welfare Of the Association. and we mus
say that our jefferson county friends showed
by their attention at this meeting the deer
interest taken in our Fair by the citizens al
Rasiersburg; which was representated by
Messrs Ruben RAIDER and Chas Halbeck, (Col
George representing the latter by proxy.)
The meeting was called to order by Col
George st
"A motion to appoint committee of five
on reconstruction to report forthwith. prevail
led. and the following gentlemen were APP
pointed Reuben RAIDER. Charles Anceney.
Hon. g. wv. Tate, Henry Wright, and Hon.
"A. P. e. George. is.is7si w @
+ The aforesaid committee reported 4 very
suitable, and we think the best constitution
for such an association ever adopted by a
lot of stockholders. The report was taken
and adopted with slight amendments article
by article, until it was finished by TIE at,op-
tionsef II articles. This constitution We pre-
sumo will be furnished you for publication at
aiIearly day by the Secretary Of the Assoeia-
ton; as it's of vital importance to the citi-
zens Of Callahan county. to know that the
sud Association is new placed upon affirm
foundation. and ], with the aid promised Us
from Jefferson, portions of Madison and
tMeagher counties, will prove a Successful
rival of the Helena Fair. After the adoption
ofstheconstirutionth vacancies in Office were
filed, and tic officers Of the Association
stand as follows: i''tf
s. Mckenzie, President; John Heating.
first vice President; G. IT. Campbell second
vicesPresident; George d. Thomas third vice
. Board Of Directors. -Cilas. HaIibeck, Re,l-
ben Rader,sC. M. Tate, G. W. Turner, q. III.
Campbell. james Alpi,l. E. Morse, Charles
Anceney. Phil Thorp. George d. Thomas.
j. n. Bel1llala ~ tst5 4s#s ft
Immediately after the adjournment, the Board
otDirectors held meeting and examined the
accounts Of the 'contracts upon the improve
ments being made On The Fair Grounds, and
allowed the following acconnts, which were
paid in cash: S2l3 ior purchase Of ground
(Soaeres) lying ohe-half mile east Of Major
;Sl96 TOR the delivery Of 500 cedar
posts; Ss6 for the settingof said posts, which
ire ~ feet into the ground and stand five
eet above; $145 paid contractor on tile track.
making 1925, and leaving a balance in The
treasury of about $50.
learly completed; at least all the heavy work
lpon the Same is done; but owing to the
srounos not being fenced further work upon
lie track has been suspended until the
rounds are entirely enclosed. for the work
lieady done has been greatly damaged by
sock running at large over 1t. $1,000 feet of
nnhe, has been contracted for Of Eb. Morse,
md small lots Al other mills Iii this county. |
THERE'S no lumber delivered owing to the |
caFcity of teams. bat arrangements have
cen made to put four TO hauling the next
week, and Others viii be employed just as |
asst as they can be obtained at fair piices as
he Association business and will pay
he cash OH all contracts. and the exorbitant
rices Of bllmmers will not be paid.
We have been induced to make this llt1r-
led statement, as we regard it OF great pub
4, interest to our citizens and to correct +
he erroneous opinion in many circles III re-
ard to the success Of our Fair. The finan-
ial condition Of the Association is good and I
will soon be Incorporated under the in-
laws. PLEBIAN.
PRGGREssING.--Th Northern Pacific sur
rying. party. under the direction Of Mr.. 4.
!. Roberts, are progressing rapidly. They
e now far on their way to Fish creek, which
ley will ascend, and beyond the .sdiyide"