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The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
FURTHER REDUC TON.
Goods at Cost at Levy.s.

GIN LEVY, of the New Fruit Store, would sa
to the people of Bozeman and vicinity that he is
now selling Cigars, Tobacco, Fruits, Nuts, Candies
s q. M. LEVY,
aE Main Street. Bozcnan, Ill. e
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

WooD u becoming quite scarce IN the
market, owing we presume to the bad con-
4lition of the roads.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

A DISPUTE in regard to what was trumps
was settled in Nevada by one gentleman
turning up spade, and violently smiling
his opponent Herewith.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

WE hear Of large number Of persons go
ing to the Yellowstone Valley to take up
ranches.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

PRRsoNAI.-We received calls during the
week from Mr. A. j. Davidson, Of Helena,
dealer III hides, furs &c, as well as an extern
sive dealer In live stock; and Mr.. Julius
Sands. the popular aud extensive dry goods
mechant OF Helena.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
NV ADvEnrlsrMxsrs. -If anything III

/ NEW ADVERTISEMENTS If anything Hi
| tie world Ileases III, III Il 10 calIattention TO
| new advertisements. It Is not onIy All evi-
/ dence of enterprise and prosperityon the
| part of advertisers, but it is also signifi-
i can't Of the success Of Our paper. Every bus
mess man. whether large or small dealer.
should advertise accordingly. Our prices are
low. and arc classified to suit all. Try the
experiment and fit does not pay we will
Teinnd tie money.
Tlos. q. Power u ca, Helena. dealers in
agricultural implements. machinery, etc.
DR.. Thos. Reece, Helena, physician and
surgeon.
Hapgood Hot Springs Baths, near Sterling.
Madison County.
r. H. Hill, Real Estate and Land Agent,
Gallatin Gsg~ NJ II,
/. II. Adams, successor to w. Letson, Hele-
ma, dealer in all kinds of agricultural imple-
ments, wagons, buggies. coaches, etc. Our
farmers should give Mr.. Adams trial. As
will be seen by advertisement, his goods are
Of the most improved and best manufacture,
and he is a pleasant, affable gentleman to-
deal with.
II. q. Annis, our old, reliable fellow-citi-
zen, announces himself prepared to do all
kinds Of black smithing, wagon work, etc.
It would be superfluous for us to say any
thing colnmendatOry of one whose
name is household word in orr valley.
Jas. B. Finch, Blacksmith, has returned to
his tlrst love. and his massive form can bs
seen welding the hammer with herculean
strength, at his old stand next to Wards 81
Kannis' butcher shop. He is skillfnl work
man.
We,haye made reduction in prices of Tobaccos
Call and examine our stock before purchasing else
where
s. L. HOLMAN 4 BRO.
( The FLAMING Af1LL.-One OF the most
valuable and useful additions to the mechan-
ical Improvements Of Bozeman is the new
and commodions planning mill Of Col. Foster.
We paid visit to the mill the other day; and
found everything in ship-shape and In good
running order, with planning, tongueing
and growing machines. turning lathes, etc;
and turning out goodly quantityo OF nicely
dressed and fitted lumber for building and
other purposes. The Colonel has on the
road very fine Lemon machine and sash
machine. and when these arrive. (which they
wilEin about three weeks, his establishment
VIII be complete. But Reub. can now take
the gina lest, knottiest, scrubbiest stick in
the country, and before you have time to
wink, he will have it as slick and smooth as
a doudv.c facn fftar his fret shave fy0 and
see him.
LonSfellow Heard From.
Jack and Gill slid down the hill,
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
a. II. 81 a. NJ.

a Stated comm nications Of Gallatin Lodge No 6
MA + 4 A NJ held at their hall on the first SatrIr-
day evening ON or before the full moon of each
Month.
Visiting brethren are cordially inrited To attend
w. o. r. HAYS, w. M.
Il. z. MENEFEE, Secretary.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
CoUSsrY tlLkRK,s feFFTex,
Dozelnalls H. T. {

s5A COUNTY tIkRKSs4fFFIGEsf
Bozemans IL. I.
To All whom it NAV concern: Take notice fiat
petition from fine citizens of West GallatlN Jsger
cinct war presentedt to the Board OF EolIinisi'ion
ers ut their March term, 1872, for county fn.5l
enn Hamilton rnning east on the most praetitabft,
Taufe TO nters,ct fine road from Goekr1li's seass
bridge to Ni>on g crossing of the West GaiiatiR
River. sss55 .fs sci 81 y So
Also one from the citizens of Bozeman pre.tfie.
FIR \ ca.,nty road from point where the iiise ~
Main street in Iozrman NE r. !. intcrsecfs the ine
dividing ranges Ave and six esgt, southwark to
the mouth Of LeyericI,,s canyon
Aiso one from the citizens Of Ia Galfafin PR.
cinct fur Il county road fsem point In the road
south Of James Goodwin ranch, thence oll AZ
line dividing James Goodwin's aud Samuel
Hyde's land TO the west side of East Galan, to ln-
tersect the road from Union Mills to Sesons cross
ing of West Gallafin River.
Also one from the citizens Of Bozelnsn prestct
for county road from point in a line With Main
street. in Bozeiit one fourth ninile west of thu
line dividing ranges five and six east. 10 ca,l;ieet
with the road from Bozelnan via Galatin Mills TO
the foot of the mountains, at point nearss j.
ARCH GRAHAM,
s3s 5ss9 5&s County e eri
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

! New DrTcH. The Upper Middle Creek
Ditch co. have let the contract for cons r,lct-
ing tlieir irrigatfng ditch from the West Cal
lattin fo Mr.Lew Clark for 81 175 q. and TIE
work Ills already commenced This ditch
will furnish water to about thirty Of thesbest
farms in the Valley, and viii be . valuable
acquisition to our agricultural interests. We
understand tlaat the specfl lcations require the
ann 3,iefif,n of the ditch early in Jine.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

INSTRUMENTATION Of GaliafiIl.
don't fail 10 attend the Mass Meeting at
Hamilton. on Saturday, the 10th inst for the
purpose of deyising means Of protection
against Indian raids during the coming sum-
mer. Every citizen has vital interest af
stake In this matter. See tot that none are
absent who are able to- attend. In union
there is strength s N
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
THE LAST CHANCE.

Those who wish to make final proof and pay for
their Presumption claims III Bozemam must settle
10th. Cali immedifttaT All aa
MAGUiREss LAND AGENCY q
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18


GIyE HIM LIFT. Mr.. Thos. Baker is
canvassing the county in the interest Of this
paper. He will visit every ranch in the Gal
latin Valley, and we hope his trip will result
in adding large number Of new subscribers
to our rapidly increasing list. Jefferson and
Lewis & Clarke have contributed over a hum
dred new names to our books in the past two
weeks, and we are satisfied our own county
will double chat number. Mr.. Baker has
every facility for giving receipts, being pre-
pared with the necessary blanks. and old as
well as new subscribers need not hesitate
about offering him greenbacks; he'll take
them every time. Having recently ordered
a large amount of printing material to aud
to our Office, we hope all who can doso. will
pay up cheerfully, that we may be enabled
to improve the COURIER in every particular.
-
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
STRAWBERRIES:

All persons wishing to procure STRAWBERRY
PLANTS must do SO before the first Of May.
as we shall then proceed to the cultivation of our
garden. GUY & GRAY
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
t;e,,araIII' Orders.

Ali persons and other folks, including the I'M
naturaiized, eare hereby permitted and invited to
make quarterly visits to Gov Williams concoct-
ing Temple.
BY order Two BITs C0mmandlng.s
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

Strauss, new quarters, the Ten Pin Alley Saloon
ia becoming q fuVorite resort Good exercise and
health stimuiants are the order.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

C. Z. Clark, the Champion Liveryist, has just re-
ceiyed from America several Of the haihisoniest
I,uguies ever brought to the Territory, which he OF
fers for sale remarkably cheap. If you want good
rig, now,s your time to get Il: Clark can suit you
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
.I3ORN

30 fSEI.
10 the wife Of G. =. Bradley, Hot Spring Greek.
March 18th, q son.
~ the wife III David Young. Willow Creek, 81
the 1nah of March, y son
10 the wife of James C- orion. Virginia City,
april 9Th, u daughter.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Furs a Speciality!

Parties having HIDES. FURs, PELTRIEs or
WOOL, will find it to their advantage to call on w
L. PERKINS, at Bozeman, or A. j. DAVIDSON, ut
Helena, as they are paying the HIGHEST CASH
prices for all the above articles,
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

WE had call on Tuesday from Mr.. ]. NJ.
Sweeney Of the firm Or &c. Power 4 Co..
Helena and Benton. Mr.. Sweeney repre-.
sents this firm in Helena, which deals more
extensively in improved agricultural inple-
ments, machinery. &C., than any other firm
in the Territory. Mr.. Sweeney is we'll and
iavorably known in our county, being among
the FIRST to locate a ranch in Gallatin, near
Hamilton, which he has successfully euiti-
vatel for a number of years and has highly
improved. HE is introducing into our Valley
4 large number of his improved machines,
which speaks well for the enterprise and
prosperity Of our farmers. We call attention
to their advertisement Id this issue. A LEGAL
agent for Bozeman will be designated in a
future issue, who will be authorized 10 con-
tract with our farmers for machines. &c.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
Spiritual Seanees

Bacehus and other restless spirits will come forth
daily, nightly and effeniy ut Gov. Williams
Spiritual HALL.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

The best Cigars and Tobaccos in Virginia
49, City will be fou nd ut o. B. BARBER'S.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

.A ,DAKoTA GIRL used sealing-wax as Y sub
stitute for chewing gum, and the Venetian
rcd it contained drew Venetian blind over
her youig lite.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

CHEAP FREIGHTs.The Far West Freight
Line has put freight down to 81 Is per hun.
dred pounds from Chicago or St. Louis to
Corinne. With corresponding iednction
from Cnrinne to the towns Of our Territory,
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

A MOST singular hybrid, The offspring Of 4
eat and raccoon, Il on exhibition at Victoria.
The lace. ears. tail and fore legs resemble .
eats; and the body and tanks are those Of i
coon.
Mr.. A. Fl. DouaHTro of Radcrsburg, has
been il town for several days, on private bust
ness.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

f. r. JOHNSON has emoved his fine stock
IF hardware, tinware, toves, DC, to the
store OF A. w. & C. E. Tanner, where he
will be pleased to see his old customers and
as many new ones as may wish to get supe-
fior bargains in his line.
lent strawberry plants advertised by Messrs.
Guy s. Gray is limited to the first OF May.
No family should be without a supply of
these hardy plants, the most delicious lux
ss,ry we have In the Rocky Mountains.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

essays fsr n snnx M1a. III xre.t, soCrAL
EVILS and ABuHES, which interiors With Man
with SURE means oI relief TN The Errng aad
EHfOrtuaare, diseased and debiiitated. Sent nee VI
charge, Id sealed envelopes. Address, HOWARD
ASSOLIATIQN, No. IS, kinth street, fAtlad ipAiH
#RenHSylssAi1. s 4. a
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

N PRorxcTIoN TO OUR HoMEs.-We under-
stand. from reliable authority. that orders
bave been received BY Col. Baker. from the
Head Quarters Of the Department. IN pursu-
ance Of which two Companies Of Cavalry
will be detailed on the first Of next month as
scents and patrols. These Companies will
be kept on duty during the summer in, at and
around the various passes OF the mountains.
and will afford great protection to he far
mers of this and the Yellowstone Valley.
If onr CITIZEN who meet at Hamilton would
appoint 4 committee to confer witt, the Com
nlanding Officer at Fort Kills and determine
upon some plan Of cooperation. there need
be no fear of any Indian deprtdations this
summer. a well organized body Of scouts
to protect the country around Crazy Noun
tain. Flat Head and other Passes. will do
more to keep out Indians than a dozen lone
Company posts scattered over the colln-
try where no Indians think OF coming.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
FIRST CASH STORE IN aALLATIN oITY.

To EVERYBODY IN GENERAL AND NO ONE IN
PARTICULAR
ON and after march Ist, 1871,
All goods sold by GiLLOp y SPEAR will be fol
Cash ar ready pay and no deviation 10 friend
Zoe. Don't ask Tor credit tor you Will be refused
a3-n GALI.OP 4 SPEAR.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

JUDGE MURPHY returned from Virginia OH
Tuesday, having been called home suddenly
BY telegraph on account Of the illness of his
little daughter. We are glad 10 learn that
little PEAKL's disease scarlet feyer-has
assumed favorable form.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
RsrGAsHsroR:r,
BozENAN, MONTANA TERRITORY,
E December IL, 1911.

BozENAN, MONTANA TERRITORY,
Decelnbertf 1871.
FRIENDS AND ALL:
Z Coon, BAD AND INDIFFERENT, it makes no dii-
ference to us; it is your Greenbaeks we are after,
anti to get them we propose to sell You MORE
GOODS FOR ONE DOLLAR than any other store
IN to in.
We Will say to every man who has an Interest In
his pocket, iii tle county or In Bozrn,an, that
believe we are to-day entitled to some credit for
there are but few in our circumstances, with Limit
ed means, ETC., who would dare start In business At
the time we did in opposition to men of means,
and cut down the prices as we have dome By SO
doing, we beIieve we are benefit to every cen
sunel in the county, whether he buys for fish OF
not: for, it not for lis, firmly believe gcotts
would be sold at much higher figures than they
To those who buy for cash, or those who do nat,
we will take pleasure in showing you goods III
any time, that You may see the difference between
buying for cash and jawbons. VI 8s,S .48f4
Thanking all for tile, kindness which has bees *
tended to us,
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
I.IST or I.ETTEKl$

Ekennining IN Che rexk ONES - nOxsIaAn,
II. r. Apr1I lssA. 1szx.
Adams u Keller Chas
Baldwin Edward k.tgian david
lBlain X w Landon
Doughty Craig Latte sarah
Ducharme Tom Lehman = a
Eamcs Danvilie Manpiii Haniel
Eaaflanl Robert Mcclellan IL p
Farrar j 5 Mesler y a
Feed ElijAi, Pencil Jaulrs
5Fr1kcs Joel kiddls Harry
GaskilI Geo lsoss Melvin
Gibson Gto Sc Clair VIM
Giles Geo Stiekney Frank
Glen VIM e Whipley David z
Cog Edward Williams Thomas
Holcombe a Williams II X
ss r. Fl. TAYLOR. r. II.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

1t lis expected that Western Star Lodge No 1, 4
o. Q. F., of Montana will be Instituted on the a6th
day of April 1872 the SD anniversary Of the organ
ization of the order in America. All Brothers in
good standing are cordially invited to be present
a= In +. L. and t., s.
ARCH GRAHAM, r. s.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

Mr.. Colfax says his happiest days were
those he spent i'll a printing Office. Which
moves the Lowell Courier to remark that if
he wants to feel the old familiar Joys once
more they can give him u s.sit,'' at twenty
five cents q thousand.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

Ten Pins, choice liquors. fine cigars and goo
cheer at Strauss new saloon.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
Local News.
i. q. q. ~

@. NJ. LEVY has just received the finest
sskA brands Of Cigars and Tobacco in town.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18

OuR friend Warde |, taking advantage Of
the linaitesl sine allowetl to make pre-emp-
tons, { sok hin I'D d ranch y few days since
below town. and went down Monday to
erect house, which he did on that day.
Returning III the evening after bis labors,
conrrattllating himself upon his enterprise
i'll putting up i house tn one day. he was as
.tonished to find on the adjoining ranch,
Which was bare prairie when he passed u
the morning. 4 good comfortable house.
That Is the way they are doing it now in
Gallafin valley
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
I.ongfeIlow Heard From,

Jack and Gill slid down the hill,
10 get d drink of Brandy
They stopped at Gov IS to irrigate
Because 1T WAS SO handy.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18
I ROAD NOTICE.

All kinds Of repairing nea4ls and promptly ssAs-
Ill
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-18


Located about three miles northeast Of the
Mission. These springs are hot and no mis-
take. The water seems to be highly lmpreg-
mated with sulphur and iron, and without
doubt possess as many medical qualities as
any known waters IN America, or perhaps in
the world. About half mile below the
springs the water is cool enough for bathing
purposes, and such baths, it seems as II one
would never tire of them. The water is used
for cooking purposes and does not inpart
its peculiar taste to anything with which it
is used save tea, For washing il cannot be
excelled. the smallest particle Of soap being
sufficient To render anr fabric clean BY very
little work II John Chinaman ever gets
there and washes clothes with this water
he'll think JOSH is in with him sure. The
location is very picturesque, the scenery
grand and sublime. Nesting among the
foot hills, these springs are the fountain head
of several warm creeks that flow into the
Yellowstone. There is also cold stream ON
the ranch. and il is below tile mouth OF this
that a huge dam has been built TO catch both
cold and warm water. This is within fifty
feet of the cabin now being occupied bY
those engaged In putting III crops. The soil
there and in the vicinity IS 4 black sandy
loan, easily worked and 81 great depth and
Fiohness. For miles around there is hardly
an inch Of ground not tillable. am speak
ing Of the bottom and rolling land. Water
is abundant and there is plenty Of wood for
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-12-02
4 Massachusetts Ghost.

Newburyport tells . story OF a
haunted sehoolhousa. For some TINT
the school has been disturbed BY raps,
lifting Of latches and rafting OF doors,
which the teacher, 70 quiet pupils. At
tribu;ed to rats, the wind. etc. Last
Wednesday the pale face Of a boy was
seen looking through a window be-
tween the entry and the schoolroom.
The teacher says her attention was
called to 1t by several boys. and that
she plainly saw it. Shs opened the
door leading to the entry, when the
boy, who appeared to be a pu-
pill who died about q year since,
glided up stairs to the attic.
She followed and overlook the APP
partition, and grasped st it with such
force that her nails left their print in
the palm OF her hand ; out she found
herself Srasping q mere shadow. which
gradually vanished. Crowds Of peo-
Die are visiting the schoolhouse, who
see and hear the manifestations y
though the ghost has not again ap-
peared. The school committee are 70
have an investigation.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-12-02
A Verified Prediction.

On November 10. 1871. just q year
to = day from last Sunday, when the
business portion OF Boston was burned,
Joseph Bird sounded the following
warning In the ears Of B~ostonians
"But now comes the real danger.
When that dozen lumber-yards In the
roof Is once we'll on fire, It will be
taken, not by little sparks only, but
BY cords, into and upon every building
within half a milel Every window
on the line Of the gale will be broken
into by the fiery brands, every place
where there Is wood tor the fire to
catch upon. and fire will soon be rush
ing from fifty Of those windows, or
roaring from the exposed wood. Such
a fire and they will surely occur Will
stop Just when there Is no moro wood
to burn. The earnest men Of the Fire
Department. with their apparatus,
would DO a. insufficient as would the
writer with one Of his ten dollar ma
chimes. Then would come the story 80
lately told OF Chicago. Awful con-
f~lacration! Boston In ruins! Thous.
ands OF houses aud the business por-
ton OF the city in ashes"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-12-02

SAN FRANosco, December 2.-The
funds Of the city treasury arc ex.
hsusted, owing to the slowness with
which taxes are being paid. Warrants
will be Issued to-day to municipal off,
GERS and school teachers, and In q few
days they will be able to draw their
money.
One Of the counsel for the Diamond
Fraud Committee OF Inquiry says they
are making rapid and satisfactory
progress in tho investigation, and that
the persons implicated In the swindle
are In this country and within reach
Of our own Courts.
Conflicting stories are aloat about
the epizootlc In this city. The best
opinion Is that there arc no genuine
cases Of the disease here. Horses are
sick, bnt with such disorders a. arc
common at this season.
All Foot who threw q Chinaman OF
long bridge last evening, was con-
ylcted Of an assault and battery. The
complaining witness insisted to-day
that be fell Of the bridge. His COM
psnion, however, pade no attempt to
rescue him.
The Ajax arrived to-day from Homo
lulu, with dates from Australia to
October 18th. Asharp shock Of earth
quake was felt In the Colonies, o.
tober 18th, but no damage was
done. Tho Free Education bill 10
likely to pass the Colonial Par
Lament. The Prince of SAKE, Co.
burg, was at Sydney, and would soon
leave for China. On the passags down
Ralph Phelps was Injured BY = block,
and died, and was buried at Honolulu.
he was a passenger from this city.
Gold, ll2T; Greenbacks, $500.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-12-02

WE ARE HERK. READ TuIs.-M. F.
Waller. the we!l-knowu and popular
Gold Hill clothier, whose store Is In
DR.. Halls new building on Main
street, nearly opposite the NEWS Office.
calls attention to his new stock Of Fall
aud Winter goods, the finest and most
extensive ever brought to Gold Hill.
Waller laughs at all competition,
as he Is able to sell at such low
prices that no one IAN afford to trade
elsewhere. PROFIT or 10 profit. Wal
Ter has an immense stock, and will
sell Il, anyhow.