Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-07-13

VI tIlc party, WHO were TO cIOOSe lIlelT uOfSeS
from a band belonging to some friendly IN
dians. The indians were allowed to ride
their w horses, and the one coming out
ahead was to receive $3.50. The signal was
given, and the Indians went through with a
will. The horse selected by B.. r. Sherman,
though a little lame, came out ahead.
WE AVE received from j. Bell s. Sons,
breeders of thoroughbred sheep, Brighton,
Ills, some very fine specimens of wool from
their flock of Spanish Merinos. One five
year-old buck-frst fleece weighed 12g TBS;
second fleece, % lbs; third fleece, 81 PIG
lbs; fourth fleece, % 1916 lbs; fifth fleece,
3O5 Tbs. One two-year-old ram-tirst fleece,
Is 5-16 lbs; second fleece, 20 4-16 Tbs. One
four-year-old ewe-fieeee weighed Is 12-16
Tbs. One tWo-year-old eWe-first fleece, IL
Ills lbs; second fleece, Is 14-16 Tbs. One
two-year-old ram-irst fleece. 10 4-16 Tbs;
second fleece, % SIG. The first fleece of a
eve, No. 1877, weighed % 2-16 TBS. The
specimens of this springs clip are very fine,
and we believe a few rams from this flock
would be a valuable acquisition to the t1ocks
Of our Territory, and a number of them
would doubtless find ready sale to our wool
growers. The samples of wool can be seen
at this office.
THE FOURTH was universally celebrated
as a grand holiday in every section of the
county. AT Deep creek the young and old
met upon the green and enjoyed the day in
pic-nicing and dancing.
Az (Sa,ryc,, far,,xy ,+rst 49, 49, I>,1I xx~oa
the principal feature, which was largely at
tended and very enjoyable-a success in
every respect.
The gathering at the Brewer White Sui
phur Springs was probably larger than at
any other point in the county. The day
was spentin testing the speed Of various
horses. Considerable money changed hands.
The evening was spent in dancing. Not
satisfied with one day, they kept up the fes-
~tivities the whole week, racing, bathing,
fishing and roaming over the green hills in
the daytime, and joining in the giddy dance
at night. A number of LADIES were in at
Tendance from Helena ana the Missouri val
ley, who added much to the enjoyment Of
the occasion.
LDIIOk "A lew IlCS Ill
regard to crops, ETC., i'll this section may
not prove uninteresting to the many readers
Of your valuable paper.
Most seasons there are about one thousand
acres in cultivation on the east side of Mad
ison valley. This year there were not to
exceed three hundred and fifty acres sown
on both sides of the river. On Meadow
creek, all the grain sown was about fifteen
acres, by Mr.. Ennis. Much of the grain
was sown late, upon which the grasshoppers
are doing much damage. The early sowing
looks well, but we cannot count on over a
, half crop. The hay will also be short.
The Madison river has been very full and
much fear was entertained for the safety of
our bridge. Two of the piers were under
mined and settled, rendering it necessary to
haul rock and fill the cribs. X.
Madison Valley, June 20, 1876.
BISHOP TUTTLE's APPOINTMENTS FoRlS76.
Bishop D. S. futile, of the Episcopal
church, will hold services in Montuna at the
following times and places:
Helena.-5th S. after Trinity, July 18th.
Diamond.-Monday, July 18th, s p. m.
{ Helena.-6th s.. after Trinity, July 23d.