The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-01


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AVANT COURIER,
THOMAS BAKER,
essxslaas Agent ana Correspondent.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY /, 1879
Local News.
PERKINS g. SToNE pay the highest make,
price for hides.
EEruRNEp.--Dr.A.L amme, who has been
on visit to the metropolis during the past
week. returned on Sundayeyening last.
DAME Runner has it that the lumber con-
tract for erecting the new military post at
Fort Ellis has been let. We hope such is the
case, if so times in this section will be unus-
ually lively during the coming season. SO
mote it be.
WE acknowledge the receipt Of hand
somely printed calandar, for 1875, from the
Denver Ne.os. The News is one Of our most
valuable exchanges, and is one of the best
papers in the West.
PERsoNAL.-We are glad to see in our
midst the genial face of our townsman G. L.
Clarke, who has just returned from Helena.
Red reports everything as lively, all o. X. in
that village. NsG!tsf measS sg6
NKw Law FIRM.-Messrs. Edwards & Wv
ion, whose card appears in the professional
column, have associated themselves in the
practice of the law. Both are well known in
this Judicial District, and are worthy Of the
confidence and support which we are satisfied
will be extended them. a 49,
AMONG the contributions received at the
late Charity Fair in behalf Of ST. Johns Hos
pital, at Helena, we notice that our liberal
Hellow-citizen, Col. j.. M. Black, donated $50
In cash; and the generous agent of the
Crows, Maj. F. D. Pease, donated $40 in
cash.
SAVE YouR STocK.-We understand that
the Yellowstone Valley is comparatively free
from snow, and good grazing for cattle can
be had there. Stock owners wishing to send
their stock to that valley will find an oppor-
unity by applying at this Office.
TIE REsURREcTIoNIsTsi is name applied to |
q body of young men who unsteadily wander |
through the streets Of Bozeman at late hour
make cat-saualling music, while yelling the
suggestive refrain Of 8 We won't slop over
till morning." Boys, you were not intended
for vocalists-try your hands at saving
wood.
DESERVED APPoINThENT.-We under
stand that Il. Fl. Lemon, Rsq., formerly post
trader at Fort Ellis, has received from the
Government the appointment as Trrder for
one Of the tribes located on the Missouri.
We are heartily rejoiced at Bob.'s success in
obtaining leadership, and with his many
friends here we join in wishing him all the
success that usually falls to lucky cuss.
The good people Of Helena have devoted
their time and moneythis winter to charita-
BILE purposes. We don't suppose there is a
town in the country, of the same number of
inhabitants that has contributed SO much for
benevolent purposes. There has been con-
tinuous run of fairs, festivals, &C., and the
amount realized from that in behalf of st.
Johns Hospital alone Melted nearly $1,000.
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Oh Tuesday evening last the g B. S. D.
Club,n gave another of the many pleasant
dancing parties that have taken place during
the winter under the auspices of the club
The large hall was filled with the beauty
and youth and gallantry of our immediate
and like its predecessors, the ball
was attractive, agreeable and highly enjoya-
BILE. The supper for the occasion was given at
the Guy House, and we understand was a
most excellent one.
FROM all accounts we receive through
our exchanges and by telegraph, Montana
has escaped the unfavorable results of the Sc
we're weather of this winter to greater ex-
ent than any of the extreme Western States
and Territories. We therefore advise those
who have complained of the weather here to
pare their growls, and commisserate our
acre unfortunate neighbors.
A WORTHY OBJEcT.-Col. w. r. Wheeler,
U. S. Marshal, asks of the people Of Montana !
of books, magazines. &c, for the
use of prisoners confined in the Territorial
Penitentiary at Deer Lodge city. Such con-
tributions left with any Of the editors Of the
Territory will be promptly forwarded and
thankfully received. g8l
CALLED.-Our able Councilman, in the late
Legislative Assembly, Hon. S. j. Beck, drop
ped in Saturday to see us for the first time
since his return from the Capital. The Judge
displays the same degree Of industry on his
ranch that he exhibited in the Legislature and
has been busy at home since his return. A
man of fine legislative abilities, combined
with unfagging industry and perseverance, :
Mr.. Beck done excellent service for our dis
trict and Territory, and we. are ,gTatifed to-
note the distinguished consideration shown /