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The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
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Under this heading ID our last issue 40.
peared an article. in relation to the reported
action of MIR. J.E. Bogert, the grain oontrac.
tor OF Fort Ellis, in connection with Messrs.
Wilson & Rich, merchants Of this place,
The article was based npon current rumor
which has prevaiiEdEi III this comsauiity foi
some time pasn aAIfs iBogert pr ffhdrsdayy
last called upon us, and stated that the repor,
was not CORRECT that be had promptly paid
our ranchniefr Tor their, grain when delivered,
and in many cases before it was delivered
that only during about two weeks time. by
some failure Of proper connection, was he
out sof funds. Mr.. Bogert also demanded 4
retraction Of the article, which we very prop
erly. under the circumstances refused to
make. Since that time we have received
the follswins ~peremptory communication
from the gentleman: Il. ~. IL. ..... -S
BozEMAH, Dec. 21st, 1871.
To the Editor Proprietor = Publisaer,
Editors, Propriefors 8 Publishers,
Of thes'AvANT COURIER" Of Bozeman, NJ 1t. 4
SIRs:-The article headed Coercion ia your
issue Of ast inst. being wholly untrue, and without
foundation in fact, Idemand, as my right, it, re
traction Dy you In your next ISSUE -
80 81 am &C.. ~ Rosf,rar
Mr.. Bogert might have spared himself
some unnecessary trouble in the superscrip-
ton. There is but one editor, publisher and
praprietar efsthis paper, and every article
published as original is written by the person
whose name appears as such. This paper is
not run by outside ciiepess or in the interest
OF any particular individual In reply to Mr..
Rogert's peremptory demand we have this to
say: We published the article headed ''Coer-
eion' upon areport that has been. current in
our community for more than month past,
and ifEtrue, it is an injustice to cur farmers !;
if not true, it is certainly an injustice to
Mr.. Bogert to circulate such report, and a
wrong to Messrs. Wilson & Rich, who have
maintained reputation for honorable, fair
dealing in our county, We made no accuse
ton ourself against Mr.. Bogert, but expressed
the hope that the report was not true. We
therefore have nothing TO retract. We have
no personal feeling in flis matter, other than
the interest Of the peopleiwhom we represent.
We entertaial nla.ieeato towards no one spoken
Of. but published the article in what we con-
sidered regular line of duty. AS to the
truth or falsity of the report. we have not
committed ourself as yet; but IS to the tonn-
dation Of the article-the report-we refer
Mr.. Bogert to amy business man Of Bozeman.
We understand that Mr. Bogert is taking
steps to contradict this report, by securing
the names Of all (?l those who have delivered
grain to him to 4 paper setting forth that
they had been promptly paid. = Heare GER
tainly anxious as to the result. We can scar
,ely believe that the good people Of this
county. whothare always stood 50 high for
honesty and veracity. would circulate q re-
port. without reasonable cause, calculated to
affect the character and good standing of
stranger coming among them. saE4a
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

5 STAR SPANGLED BANSER.-This favorite
family paper takes its 100000 readers by sur
prise in the issue for January, 1872, Just re-
sceiGed. sItis enlarged to same size as New
York Lsdger, and appears in an entire new
dress, elegant new heading, border, type,
etc. Ittcontains one-half more reading than
furnerly, INA u greaay improved III every
respect. This number contains four SPLEEN
did stories, poetry, wit and wisdom, sketches,
knowledge III NUT stIell, money makers
mirror, childrens' department, health de-
partmsnt. farm and farmef, cooks corners
ladies' budoir, pen and scissors, chip basket
and the .srogue's corner q special feature
of this excellent paper. q One thousand
swindlers, quacks and humbugs were named
and exposed during 1871. The publishers Of
tho Z. Banner, give new and superb : Prappg
ChroJtnSo and their large and f1rst- class paper
1 whole rear for only 70 cts. Try 4. Copies
can Be seensat this office, s'or from my news
man, Or By sending 6 aegts t9ssss j - y
STAR, SP4EGLEn BANNER,
n 80 3 - Hinsdale, n. III.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

! FIRST or J..SUARY.F-Thes manner OF doing
business III Bozeman is more like that of the
States than probably anv other point in the
Territory Instead OF bills being rendered
weekly or monthly, As is the custom in the
various towaIsaIl settlements Toft Montana,
the business men of Bozeman have to wait
as general thing from six to twelve months
for their money. Hence, the first of JAN
nary is day Of bills to debtors, and is day
for general settlement of all outstanding
accounts. We hope all may be able to liqui-
date their no. US and commence tile New
Year under happy auspices.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

VIRGrSIA CITY, December 20. --One Of the
burrs IN tho Silver Spring mill burst to-day,
seriously injuring tKo men, Mood and Louis,
sbutits gould not sals armed h0M badly..
The concert given by the ladies' Of this
place last evening, for the benefit Of tho
Episcopal Sunday School Christmas Tree is
saizl ~ nave b BEEN ! aIasiiicsess. y
Fhe weather is mild. It showed little
duri lg the day.
q gQnrt tpwnsmatyF Hank Pesses was quits
severely burned yesterday morning while exr
tia iianes ot Al halEning pan Of
grease, which took. fire in the stove and
threatened the destruction of the house.
The Free Masons of this city are making
ssrEaagemelatseforR grAnd 4estYal, tDabe held
at their hall on the evening OF st. Johns day.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

N FINE MEATS. Our butcher shops present
quite an attractive, appearance. every hook.
nook and corner being filled with the
choicest meats for the holidays. The variety
embraces everything in the meat and wild
game line, and the quality cannot he excelled
In any country, nliaAa.s a.-..4IsNa
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

MAIL FAc1LIr1rs.-It is safe to say that our
efficient Delegate. Hon. w. II. Clagett. VIII
use every effort not only to increase mail
facilities ID this .Territory, buttvin devote
his attention to every other measure looking
to the interests of his constituents. While
our Territory is blessed with numerous mail
routes. in their general distribution some Sec
tions have been badly neglected, and none
more SO than the Missouri valley settlement,
in Meagher county, which is one OF the most
productive valleys IN the Territory, and con-
tains population Of industrious farmers, in
number second alone to the Gallatin. At
least three post offices should be established
in that valley. We would suggest to Mr.. j.
e. Fox and other prominent men Of that val
ley to get up petitions in regard to the estab-
lishment of post offices at suitable places in
the valley, &C., and send the same TO MIR.
Clagett, who will certainly give the matter
his attention.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

FLArHEAD PAss.-The country around
the mouth of the Flathead Pass seems to be
deeply enyeloped in snow, and the owners OF
stock in that vicinity are very uneasy in con-
sequence. Their supply of straw and hay is
said to be limited. This is the first winter
since the valleys settlement that the snow
has been too deep for stock, to subsist OIL the
Wild grass in that section a#t
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
Foreman Wholesale Market.
CORRECTED WEEKLY ri
"A. L A M M H 81 G. O.

Faf E III r &g .fa kE.&t7A
Counting HoUsE or "A. LAMsdR s Co..
Thursday. FeeemoeI rs, 1871. (
In our market report we have no very i'm
porrant changes to make. There has been a
small advance in the iobbing price Of a very
few Of the leading staple groceries, but the
retail prices are about the. same, Holders Of
goods seem disposed to accommodate as
many Of their customers as possible by sell
ng small Lots to parties IS cheap as they
would job laraer lots.
In the articles of sugar and coffee there has
beep an advance Of from three to five cents
in the jobbing price. Our main staple at
present, which is -four, remains firm at our
former quotations. The mills are grinding
tot,leinfull capacity, and much of the -four
would 60 to other markets but for the severe
cold weather. scarcity Of feed on Che roads,
and the consequent difficulty Of procuring
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

OPEN HoUsEs.-We understand that many
Of our citizens will keep open houses on
Monday, to receive their numerous friends
and wish them ''Happy New Year" The
printing Office is always open, but, should
some Of our numerous subscribers who have
promised us divers sacks Of xxx make. the
connection before that time, we will promise
all who may call fresh pct of paste and
CHEEKY greeting. ise sAag
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

DISTRICT FAIR AssocIATIoS. A meeting OF stocK-
holders of this Association is called at Gallatin
City Sill nday, the 3lst inst, for the purpose OF
eleet;ng officers for the ensuing y ar We hope
there will be good attendance, and that good,
energetic mem identified personally in the interest,"
development and prosperity OF the counties CON-
posing the District, will be elected to office. We
understand that contract has been let to complete
I'll the buildings necessary for the holding Of first
class Fair and 1t y to be hoped that he Association
win not relax III the effort to make the Fair of ~ an
honor to our county and the District.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

PERsoNAL--Mai-P ease. Mai. Forsyth and
Mr.. Chas. Hard, Deputy u. s. Marshal.
arrived from Helena on Sunday, hayingbroke
a road through the drifting snow. They
made the trip in sleigh, drawn by four
horses. Mai. Pease il. now snow bound. the
road to the Agency being impassablc. A
man was sent out Sunday. to try the road.
but it was no go, and he returned. The
genial society of the Major will be very agree
able to his numerous friends in Bohemian.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

1. THE WEATHER ASDITs -EEFEcTs.-We are
now undergoing the severest winter ordeal
that has visited Montana since its settlement.
The snow is from twelve to eighteen inches
deepsin the valley. consequently grass cannot
be obtained for the numerous large herds Of
cattle and horses thaf.are scattered over our
extensive valley. The result is that they
have commenced dying rapidly, and unless
favorable change in the weather takes place
soon, the herds will be sadly decimated be-
fore spring. This unusually severe winter is
not confined to this Territory, but extends
throughout thee country sss We learn from our
Dakota exchanges that stock in that Terri
thrY is also perishing.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

THk mail from Virginia city to this place has
not come direct for week or two past. Oh
account of the deep snow on the divides. We
believe an attempt has been made to send it
via Helena. but the irregalarity Gof it's ar
rival at this place. satisfies us that the at
tempt has been very unsuccessful.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

THE party at Hamilton was largely attend
81 ed by the party going people Of Bozernsn.
A large number of sleighs. bearing over the
snow-mantled road many a happy couple,
left our city in the afternoon of Monday.
Dancing commenced at an e.rly hour and
continued until 10 a. NJ. on the following day.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

MOVEMENT FOR TIMBER LASDs.-H. n.
Mcguire, of the Bozeman Land Agency. i'm
forms us that number OF timber ranches
have been located in the last few days. Being,
for the most part, outside the lines OF survey,
they are secured under the local law.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

AGAIN ExHoRBITANT.--Ihe last storms
have had the effect Of again r.inninS the
price of fire. wood up to outrageous figures.
1t is to be. hoped the market will be over
stocked for six months tps come VIE next
ssopen SPELL" for sixteen and eighteen dol<
lars load for wood in the midst OF timber
covered mountains spproximates very near
absolute robbery. An active, man can very
easily leave town III the morning with team
and return before dark with asload OF wood,
getting the wood out on the trip.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

A DANGEROUS PREVENTIVE MEASURE
Some OF our citizens whose chicken-roests
have lately been feloniously visited have set
..guntraps,'' we are toltls the intention OF
whichisto present future larcinating inter
1opers with a.pint more or less,of bird-shot.
The result may be to transfer the cost OF
maintaining these public miscreants from the
general to the hospital fund.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

TIM visits of the coach during the past
week have been few and far between; but no
one is to blame. unlessi be the clerk eof the
weather who has rendered staging almost
impossible. N. aI..A Has 100 "a 49,
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

WE understand that, as soon as The road
becomes sufficiently free from snow to admit
of travel, Mr. Galen intends again changing
the Bozeman and Virginia stage route back
to the old line direct, via McDonald's ranch
and Lower Hot Spring creek. sa
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

people of Bozenan by grand ball at the
hall of Messrs. Odell 6 Chapman. II viii be
fitting close Of the holidays, which have
not sheen characterized by single party.
Unusual efforts are being made 70 render the
occasion proper celebration of the advent of
the New Year, and everybody is expected to
attend. A good supper viii be prepared and
served at the Guy Heuse.s
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

A SEVERE TEsr.-Anumber OF our rancfl-
men invested extensively in small frssits OF
the cultivated varieties last spring ana sum-
mer. Should they come safely through this
trying winter there will be no further doubts
about the susceptibility Of orr our climate
and soil to to produce all the fruits incident
to the temperate zone sf IL II
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

TUE HoL,DAYs are Quietly passing off ia
Bohemian without any unusual demonstra-
ton. Several of the boys have imbibed more
than reasonable allowance or the oyer,jo
full, but no fights are noted except one be-
tween two dusky representatives., of the
fifteenth amendment, which terminated with
out serious results &, 5ess..,l.#f.. .sE.ss sta.t
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
ALMOST A FIRE.--The handsome residenc

ALMOST, "a FIRE.--Thes handsome residence
OF Mr.. Odell, almost opposite this Office. came
very near being the scene of a confiagration
on Tuesday, about noon. On account of a
defective fiue, the ceiling and second floor
was igni,ed, and began to assume destruc-
tive shape. wien it was tinielY discovered by
Mrs. Odell and extinguished. People should
be careful inresard to their tluesg and stove
pipes this cold weather, when warm fires are.
a necessity.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
A Warming.

, Sotice il hereby given that will not be response
hle " any debts contracted or bills purchased in
ny nas>e or ths name o. Ciendening Co, at the
M ,'a Museeshel, unless an order is given
December 2sssS7l 49,. 8 ~
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

ANPuTATIoH.-B-> A. j. Hunter yesterday
amputated three toes at q teamster, whose
name wefailed to obtain. rendered necessary
by being severely frozen.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
holiday Aoods.

A large and attractive stock of Holiday Presents,
Toys. Notions, Fruits Candies, Nuts, Fancy
Goods, etc. etc. especially ordered for the coming
Christmas Holidays, just received ut
...,... G. Nj. LEWIS
New Fruit and Tobacco Store. Main street, near
Cash Store, BoEenan
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

All persons indebted TO us are notified to com e
forward and make payment, All of our outstand-
ins Bill Is and accounts must be settled on before
the first day Of january. word to the wise is
sufficient. NIX ~ BLUM g. ENGESSER.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
1 Renewal 81 the lLaiid Agency.

NY land .plats, records. ETC., have been removed
to the law nf1ce of Page Il Coleman, corner Main
and Bozeman streets, where will hereafter b
found, &FFAIf H. H.sNf MA1UIhE.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
Final Notice. 4

All persons indebted to the undersigned are noti-
fed that if they do nik come forward and settle
within thirty days, theiSAccounts will be placed in
the hands of the Sheriff for collection.
T. NJ BLACK.
Bohemian, Nov 2, 1871
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

GAaE.--The valley in the more secluded
parts, Is now filed with elk. deer and am
telope, which have. been driven down from
the mountains by the severity. OF the late
storms; but they are reasonably scarce, as
tew care to tunnel through the snow-drifts to
capture them. ;.s. s8s fsase
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

ADDITIONAL SALARrEs.-A memorial has.
been adopted by the Legislature asking Con-
gress to increase the judges salaries to S., 900,
and the Secretary to 81. 600 per annum.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
Nottcc.

All persons indebted to the Undersigned are here
By notified that payment is expected on or before
the lrst of January. This notice Is intended TO ap-
fy to every enc, and accounts not settled by that
time will be placed in the hands of attorney for
collection. +. +. FkIDLEf.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

TEMPORARY SURPENsIoN.--Drew'ssa w-mill
In Middle Creek canyon, has suspended OPP
erations for awhile, owing to the ice gorge
in the mill-race; but its enterprlsldg proprie-
tor promises his patrons to again be ii opera
Z ton the first thaw'-ratler an indefinite
promise however. .sosassz.f. 10 .sss
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

LEGAL ADvERTIsNG.-1A bill introduced ~
the House by Hon. n. p viyion, Of this
county, to regulate the price Of printing le-
gal advertisements, was put on its third read
ing and passed by. yeas ~ to nays sl The
bill makes one hundred words d sdaares for
which 1t allows So for the first insertion,
making reduction of over one-half -4a
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
- e.TueIt, TfoUotvseds

sA Ss ust He0oitseds
large stock of fne Cigars, consisting Of the
following brands. ID u sA5ssx lsa8
T.EyY,s BEST HABANA,
IEVY,S EXTRA s d s. A. s.
4 GOOD As GOLD,
, s1ssA DEER LaDEE HABANA
WV cry HALL S
60 n CAMILLA Ukso, ,a.,.
.ss. y 80 10 HABANA. Esc5s Etc.
which 4 6er .t.very lov prices 1rrxA
N.in street near the CASH Store. Bozernsn.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
anIkslaRlanks!i

We have on hand and for sale blank Quit
Claim Deeds, Warranty Deeds, Mortgages,
summons Executions, etc.. neatly printed
and cheap. win az Tor, any county in the
Territory. Sold in lots Of from one to ten
thousand.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
Notice.

All persons indebted to b r. Mcdonald are re-
quest q 10 come forward and settle. His accounts
are in the hands of VIM. H. Randall, with whom
settlement will be lnade.slF sksE6sss IS
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
AWE ron SALE.

The undersigned has large quantity of excellent
lime Tor sale EGr the present IL Gamble found OPP
pnsitc the COURIER OFSICr, where orders may be
isiS.tsE E7A @Ft# FtfH 5fatftf4s&8 AZ. ID. SMELL.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

The undersigned Wilt pay the highest
cash price for County Warrants. Snrtfes
Will consult their own interest by calling
before selling elsewhere.
Il, M. BLACK. J
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

$4,000 REWARD!
Z Lost between the store. Of Wilson & Rich and
the bridge H. ~ ~ kssssz-st
A Medium Size Gold watch
The finder will receive the above reward by leaving
It ct The store Nv illson Il Rich E884
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

n Sol Keller Bourbon dealt over the bar At the
Col
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
NO q IL,

All of my unsettled accounfs have been plac ed in
the hands Of Mr. John G.. Cav foAcollecton Those
indebted will costs and trouble by cal ing on
MIR. Guy and paying up Z. BRUNEITs
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

when .you vlsitthe Capital, bisy your Cigars and
Tobacco u o. d. BARDER.6-t best brands
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
NE RRIvAL

ss# tA AZ R5#N a& Or @gs #N
FAEEH ORANGES.
FRUIT,
s e'NUTs,y =
Il: AND CANDIES,
BOOTHS OYSTERS,
SMOKING TOBACCO.
And . large stock OF ss
FINE CIGARS.
g. T.. HOFFMAN & BRO.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

E5- The f'Woodbine Saloon has removed to the
BRICK, where fine liquors and good cheer prevail
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28

n Go tothe woodbipe', and gst ! rum PUNCH
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
GenrIe R.en,Inaer

u- For tot drinks 90 to the .twoodbine. I,
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-28
LIST OF LETTERS

Reuaining In the Post AMee ri RozeEan
AN MT, Decsnbers26s 1871.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-03-15
A Story of the Bells.

The bells of the Cathedral at Limerick
were cast by an Italian, and placed in the
companile of convent in Florence. He
had put his heart into his work, and
believed his bells the most melodious in
the world. During the wars between
Francis /. and Charles V. he lost all his
sons, and his wife soon after dying from
excess of grief, the italian went to Man
tua, and during his absence the bells
were carried off When he returned and
found them gone he was heart broken,
for they were then his only consolation.
He determined to wander over the earth
until he recovered them and SO, staff in
hand, he set out upon his almost hopeless
pilgrimage. One summer day after sun
set, in 1869, as the tale is told, gray
haired man was seen in boat on the
Shannon. Listless and respondent, he
took no notice Of any thing until the
bells of the Cathedral pealed out on the
soft evening air. He was young again.
He recognized his long-lost and long
sought bells and lifting his hand in
gratitude to Heaven, his soul went forth
with prayer on his lips.