Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1875-12-30
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1915.

the prevailing malady, epiZootic, ratified us
along at a lively pace. The morning was
threatening; dark, angry clouds hanging
low upon the mountains; a heavy wind was
sweeping from the west, and we expected
hourly, that a storm would set in. AL Cai-
Won Ferry we rested a short time, and par
took of a good meal, then pursued our Jour-
ney. By the time we reached the summit
of the range of hills beyond the river, the
wind had softened down, and the clouds
cleared away, revealing the broad, beautiful
valley of the Prickly Pear. Thousands OF
acres of agricultural lands millions OF acres
of pasturage; hundreds Of quiet homes lay
spread out before us, while over beyond the
grassy plain, nestled against the mountains,
reposed the metropolis, which was reached
in due time, and is much ~livelier than we
expected to find it.
Sands Bros report business in the dry
goods line good and increasing. Boyce q
Co. are also doing a good share of the trade
in the same line. Mayne' e Hoffman are
cheerful over their activity in the grocery
business noticeable about their business de-
pot. W~eisenhorn s. Brown keep the anyils
ringing merrily. Joe Horsky, the enterprls-
ing stable and hay market man, is fast gain
ing a good share Of patronage, which he
richly deserves. Davis & Wallace, promi-
nent grocers, seem continually busy. The
st. Louis Hotel still furnishes a good home
for the traveller.
The night Of the 21st was a fearful and
sleepless one to the business men of Helena.
The wind blew a p perfect hurricane, making
the great old hotel in which we were en-
sconsed, tremble to its very foundation.
Thrice, during the night, the fire-bell sound
ed the alarm, but fortunately, a conflagra-
ion was prevented. The fiery demon.
with his tongue Of flame, has so often laped
up the beauty of Helena, that a single tap OF
the bell throws the place into a state of VIC
lent commotion, in less time than it takes to
recount the fact.
Our reception by the press here, was all
that we could ask. We found the hadepead-
eat very busy, and much encouraged with
aid office, we met n of those cordial wei
comes which only the Fisk Bros. know how
to extend. The Ncws also greeted us with
many words of cheer.
We met, during our stay, many warm
friends from different parts of the Territory,
among which were Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Paul and Miss Klttie Wills, of Upper Will
low creek, Madison County. All Of whom
have an encouraging word, accompanied
by something more substantial for the HUs-
BANDMAN.
The few days we loitered about the Capt.
tai passed. pleasantly and rapidly away.
business seemed very brisk for the season.
Crounse q Motitt were busily engaged sup
plying parents and others with a store of
nice things for Santa Claus to distribute
among his little favorites. Lobenstein &
GO. were busy with q lot of robes just re-
ceived from the North. L. C. Power & Co.
were making preparations for an extensive
business in the spring.
Dnring our stay, we visited the hospital
and found Mr.. Chas. McGerry, the subject
from Meagher County, in good condition
and well pleased with his home. Every
thing was nice and clean, giving assurance
that every kindness and comfort possible,
were extended to patients. We also took a
look through the insane asylum, and found
1t in good condition. Stiner, from our coun-
ty, instead OF being boisterous and noisy, as
formerly, is perfectly quiet, and is growing
very ileshy. 1t is sad to think that a major
ity Of the inmates of this house of wretch
cdness, wrecked their reason in the ranks o.
intemperence.