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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

Act The Linden Tree; Act 1.-The
Artists Bride; Act 3-The Pleasant Girl
and the Prince; Act 4-The Deserted
Wife; Act 5-The Realization.
Reserved seats can now be secured at
Champion
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

The turning school, in Turner Hall,
yesterday. was well represented by dele
gates from various cities in this vicinity,
and the exercises were Witnessed by quite
number of friends of the society. In the
evening there was concert, prize turning
and dance. The delegates nearly all left
for their homes o-day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

OLD SILK HATS MADE NEw.-An ex-
perienced halter is in the place. You now
have an opportunity of getting any style Of
hats put in the latest style; all of the
breaks taken out of the crown; new band
and binding if needed; cleaned and polish
ed as when new, for only $l.00. Old
Wool and Felt hats cleansed and bound,
new band, stiffened, and made as good as
new, for only $l.00, at the Rock Island
House. diff
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 1874 Bowery, n. Y.
This Truss and Supporter took the medal
at the last session of the great American
fair. Serd 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

WATER FILTERs.-Parties that are
troubled with impure water, can find, by
using one Of Don's Water Filters and
Coolers combined, will make it clear, and
cleanse 1t Of all impurities. Also just
received large lot of Refrigerators aud
Ice Boxes. DAVID Don, Is West Ills. St
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

Colds and Coughs.-Sudden changes ct
climate are sources of Pulmonary and
Bronchial affections. Take at once
Browns Bronchial Troches." let the
Cold, Cough, or Irritation Of the Throat
be ever so slight.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
go pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
80 cts. by mail. Address ST. st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
Argus Letter Box.

For the convenience of the car drivers
who bring down our Moline copy, letter
box for this Office has been placed on the
lamp post, corner of Eagle and Illinois
street.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

Just received, at Mitchell & Parsons's
Ladies Silk Cloaks; new Dress Goods;
Prints, Embrolderies, &c. Shall be receiv-
ing new goods daily. Fall line of Ladies
Underwear at cost to close them out. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

REMOVED. M. Cohn, successor to Liv-
ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krell's confectionery. lie
has all of the latest styles of hats and caps,
gents furnishing goods, trunks. valises,
etc. 3-9-d6m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
A. NJ. above zero 10 NJ 60 above zero
A. M. 500 SP. NJ 81
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
HAIR DYE.

BATCHELoR'S CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best in the world. The inventor has used this
splended Hair DYE for 81 years with benefit to the
hair and no injury to his health: proof hat il 10
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tlnts remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes: leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown SOLD
and properly applied BATCHLOR'S Wig Fac
tory, No. l6 Bond street, n, Y, Sold by all drug
gsts
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

A FAMILY REMEDY-"Coe's Cough
Balsam These have become household
words with very many families, and the
merits of the article justly entitle it to our
confidence and patronage Some are testi-
flying that it has actually cured them of
consumption. 1t IS no doubt the consum-
tive's best friend; while for coughs, hoarse-
ness, and kindred troubles it has no equal,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
KIDDER's AsrHAMA pAsT1LEs have

kIDDER'S ASTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor
andnow are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eft
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, a:
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling a de.
lightful perfume. Price 40 cents by mail
Stowell i Co. Charleston. Mass. 1926
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

LYoN's KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Ischarmingly perfumed, ard
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
lish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
is fresh, new and first class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

Freligh's Remedy, sure cure for
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and Nervous
Headache. Prepared by. S. O.A.Murphy,
wholesale druggist, 81. Barclay-st., n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

The Brunswick Bros, Stephan & Hart
Co., st. Louis, Cincinnati, and Chicago,
claim TO make the finest billiard tables in
use. Orders solicited and promptly filled.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

Whether for use on man or beast, Mer-
chants Gargling Oil will be found an in
valuable liniment, and worthy of use by
every resident in the land. We know OF
no proprietary medicine or article now
used in the United States which shares the
good will of the people to a greater degree
than this. Yellow wrapper for animal and
white for human fesh.-N. J, Mdepen'
| dent.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

STop that distressing cold with bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
A prominent manufacturer of m,

A prominent manufacturer Of musical
Pain Killing Magic Oil for several years.
1t is the best medicine in use, and for col
ic cramps. cholera morbus. colds, burns,
and all aches that flesh is heir to, we con-
slider it has no superior. Try it, reader
keep it in the house in case of accidents.
1t works like charm.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
The Neat Housekeepers'

CtotE DSESSING. NO DUST! NO SMELL
- Always soft nd ready for use without dish
II MI! 90 more work with less labor and cXpensa,
and give more elegant and lasting lusrre than ary
STOVE Polish ever produced. A stove can be dress
eh on delicate carpet without soilng it, Manu-
Mass - = 49,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
Maggie Mitchell as LorIe.

On Thursday evening Maggie Mitchell
will appear in Darts Hall. in her great
specially in acts, entitled Lorle
Il AIIcO HIACCIE AdIr,c, III III u
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
CITY

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-Hard coal, all
sizes, dry and carefully screened, for sale
by =. g. Frazer. Also Blossburgh coal
for blacksmiths. l5dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning is worth ten times its
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

Orders for Printing or Book Ending will
be executed at THE ARGUS Office neat
quick and cheap. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
NOTES HERE AND THERE

The Phantom Party to morrow
evening.
Have you seen any of the new silver
coin?' Is the usual question, now.
City council meeting to night. The
wharf boat question will probably come
up.
Deputy Sheriff Herkert had the
prisoners in the Jail whitewashing the
walls of that building to day.
Street Com'r. Ziegler, to-day, had 80
men and l3 teams at work on Molit 9
Avenue putting that throughfare In good
condition.
There was very sudden change in
The weather on Saturday evenirg-trom a
bright and very warm day on Saturday to
a cold, raw day, with drizzling rain, on
Sunday. To-day, however the sun has
shone brightly and it is pleasant again.
The talk about Gov. Tilden's being
unable to carry his own delegation has
died out. There don't seem to be much
comfort for the canal ring and the admin
istration in keeping it up any longer, since
the governor plainly has the convention
almost absolutely in his own hands. The
papers OF his party throughout the state
are practically unanimous for him, and in
the country at large the field seems more
and more left to the sole occupancy of hln-
self and Judge David Davis.-N Y
! Tribune. 22d.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

A SAVING OF FIFTY PER CENT.-Aside
from its purity and healthfulness, those
who use DIR. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der will save fully fifty per cent. as it re-
quires cne-third less powder to same
amount of -four than any other baking pow
ders in the market. Only two teaspoon
fuls of DIR. Prices powder to square of
flour is needed to produce the finest bis
cults, cakes, etc. Be certain that DR..
Prices name is on the box, as unpriuci-
pied persons obviously fnd it easier to APP
propriate the language of the label steal
the name-than initiate the powder
Steele Il Price are the only manufacturers
OF DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder and
his True Flavoring Extracts,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
The ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-24
STOVE POLISH

AT every great exhibition during the past 40 years
Beware o limitations, the country is full Of them
See that DIXON is on the package
~ The great labor question solved by Dixons
stove Polish which saves nearly all the labor
For sale ny Henry Darts Sons Wholesale Gro.
GERS Rock Island
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-08
MoNONGALIA COUNTY,
No Dead Weight Wanted--Thurnan
for President.
ARNETTsvILLE, w. VA |
March t, 1876.

Editors OF the Register.
| do not suppose that you need any
outside pressure to establish you in II
course well chosen, but it may be salts
faction to know that in such course you
are supported by your patrons and the
public generally.
Your remark that in the coming can
vass the Democratic party proposes to
carry no dead weight, rings of the true
metal. The party should have other OBJ
iects in view thar resentlng wrongs to
its individual members ii wrongs they
be. and the fact that those men owed it
to the party that had honored and trust
cd them to sacrifice themselves, rather
than the party for their pecuniary bene-
fit should cause every one who loves his
party and the welfare of his fellow cltl-
Zens to look for men who will discharge
their duties for an honest salary, with
strctest fidelity.
If we commence the practice OF white.
washing our officers on account of party
we will surely "tie up" just where the
Republicans have done for the same
kind of work; and for my part | am not
willing to rob them of the lsurels they
have won in that direction.
am rejoiced to see you advocating
Thurman ter the Presidency. He Is
surely the ''noblest old Roman OF them
all, and his name "tower,
Of strength" With Thurman as standard
bearer. and some other good man like
Bavard. Black, English, Randolph. Eaton
or our own Faulkner for Nice-President.,
and platform OF principles advocating
the interests of the people against rings
and thieves in high places. we are sure
OF victory. but if we again make the mis-
take OF acknowledging our weakness by
looking up some refugee or old party
hack from the ranks of the opposition,
we will meet what We will justly deserve
for such course, defeat. Let us adhere
strictly to fixed principles, and put forth
men tried and true, who have the respect
of all parties, and this Centennial year
will place the government where it justly
belor gs-with the friends Of the people,
With best wishes for the success of the
REGISTER, | subscribe myself,
Yours truly, j.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-08
C,TATE or WEST VIRGINIA. CITY

C,TATE OP WEST VIRGINIA, CITY
y Wheeling.
In tho Municipal Court Of Wheeling:
Charles II. Collier, Administrator OF Walk
or Hunter, deceased,
VS..
Timothy =. Mccartney, Noah Il. Hunter,
Charles W Hunter, Henry G. Hunter,
John W. Hunter, Frank i. Hunter, Gym
thia K Baggs and George W. Bags her
husband, sarah l.. Campbell and David
Campbell her husband, Nehemiah Dow,
Charles Dew, George Dew, Minnie Dew
and Mary Hunter,
IN CHANCERY.
Take notice that the depositious Of J..
Chamber HeTyey. Henry &. Hunter,
Timothy =. Mccartney and others, Will be
taken AZ The Office OF Caldwell & Cald well ,
attorneys at law, No. 1912 Chapline street,
In the city OF Wheeling, in the STATE Of
West Virginia, on the 10th day 81 March
A. D., Is5g, between the hours Of o clock ,
A NJ and o'clock r. ", 10 be- read IN "vi-
.dence In the above named cause on behalf
Of said complainant. And IT, rom any
cause, the taking OF the said d"pOsitions
shall not be commenced, or being com
menced, shall not be- completed on that
day, the taking of the same shall 20 adj
jourued from time 10 time until the same
shall be completed.
CHARLES n. COLLIER,
Administrator OF Walker Hunter. deed.
To John W. Hunter, Nehemiah Dew, thas.
Dew, George Dew and Minnie Dew, non
resident defendants.
CALDWELL & CALDWELL, soils for com
plainaDt. feb7-!I-2l-B
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-08
FROM OHIO COUNTY.
The Mohawks on the warpath-Pros-
pects for Fruit anu CroPS-Shecp

dc.
PoroMAc HEIGHTs, March 8, 1876.
Editors OF the Register:
Tn, spirit moves me again. The other
time | wrote, | had not much general
news. but this time | have good deal.
The Mohawks are on the warpsth. Po-
tomac is beseiged. The young braves
have got their blood up, and they are
bound te have scalps. One Of the young
braves wants to bet five hundred dollars
in ponies and dogs that he can whip the
whole Potomac. The beseiged have
taken measures to guard against surprise;
tkey have employed Woodchuck Jack
II scout the enemys country TO see Il he
can find out their plans The young
/ braves had better look ont or Jack will
( catch them mapping. The city autheri
! ties are taking measures to guard against
| surprise; they have ordered four thou
sand stand-off pop guns from Frog town.
John has command Of the Young braves
mot John the Baptist, but that other
John.
The weather has been nice, and every
thing is prosperous. The farmers are
preparing to get in their spring crops.
T he wheat looks nice, and there is a
fair prospect for the next crop, and there
is pretty good prospect Tor fruit, so
think we Will stand chance for cider
next Fall, and then we will invite You
up to our little village and make iusS
generally.
The farmers are complaining gener-
ally about their sheep not dong right,
and looking badly. They say II Is on
account of the open winter.
l will close. When Jack makes his
report, l will let you know. More anon
Yours. BRICK.
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Wheeling gegister.
Terms, by Mail, in Advance
DAILY REGISTER.

DAILY REGISTER.
One year. ............SS o. Three months...S2 90
six months.. 90 one month";. rs
TRI-WEEKLY REGISTER.
Published every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday.
One copy, yr..H 90 One copy 8 mos.S2 W
WEEKLY REGISTER.
One copy, yr.s2 90 Five copies, yrs %
One copy, mos l 90 Ten copies, yr IL 90
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-08

Nos. >. and daily, No. q. daily. ex-
cept Sunday.
East bound trains make connections at
Baltimore with trains for Philadelphia,
New York and Boston. AT Washington
City for all points South.
West bound trains make direct connec-
tions tor all points West and Northwest.
Pullman Palace Cars ON all night trains.
Pullman sleeper runs on No. b nom
Wheeling to Chicago.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-08
T.II.IIIGGINS
PHOTOGRAPHER,
~ Twelfth Street.
JANIS
THE CIRCTIT COURT OF OHIO

Tappath II. Merrill, Complainant,
~.
John " Merrill, Defendant,
II CIIASCEET.
Take notice that the dcpOsitiOns az Mar
tin -. John, Mn. Martin -LJObn, Caroline
Kies, VIM. Deem,. Charles Hunt, Richard
Hunt. Benz. Hackali, John stevens and
other. will be taken al the Office 81 James
W. Walton. IN the town Of GAINESVILLE, IN
the county Of Belmont, ia the state OF
ohio. on he 18th day ~ March, A. b., ls76
between the hours Of 9 clock \. ~ and .
O'Clock p. ". 70 BE- read ia evidence in the
above named cause on behalf Of said com
plainant- And II, from any cau.e, the
taking OF the said depO-itiOns shall not be
commenced, or being com neDced, snail
not be mpleied on that day, the taking
Of the same will be- adjourned from time
70 time until the same shall b. com pleted.
To John ". Merrill.
TAPPATH II. MERRILL,
By TATLoR BARB, her soils ie2IOaSi
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-08
ror sale

ONF OF THE z st AND MOST DESIR-
" ABLY located farms In Brooke county,
owned by Mr.. \. VI. buchanan. contain
i'm. 80 acres. ~ improved and n the
highest tsIe Of cultivation. one fine two
story Brick DWELLING, containing J. room:
an necessary out buildings. Situated four
miles south OF We SUurE, on Bethany pike
For further partisplar> apply 70
mr. ALL Eh-D-N * f-Al LII.
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rAcCoM'o MAIL. EMPRESS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-03-08
Desirable Property for Sale

4 GOOD INVESTMENT.
/ offer for sale on reasonable term, my
b ock OF tenement houses, situated IN
south Wheeling, formerly Ritchleiown.
Said rouSr> pay a large percentage on their
value n rent. For terms, &c. inquire Of
r. wINSHIP,
reb1qa Chapline street.
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HBEELING PITTSB URGH md BAL
IIMORE DIVISION.
EST-LEAvEs.

FASr-IEAyEs. wEST-LEAVES.
wheeling w aShlhs'on -
sWh.elinr washington, Pa,
Iaily nj l:C5P.M daily at......l % p.
sSundays excepted. Sundays excepted.
Tickets to ali principal points can be
procured AZ the ticket office al me pepot'
THOS. K. SHARP,
Master OF Transportation.
- dC27
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RATES OF ADVERTISING
THE DAILY REGISTER.

One square-T inch space.
Two times........ l Is Three months. IL 90
One week ........... 2 so One year.. Is 90
One square changeable once week $50.
Special Notices % per cent additional.
Advertisements TO occupy fixed places %
per cent additional.
Cuts WI be charged double for space
occupied
Dot tie; C.unn advertisements, 81 per
cent aodl t.CLal.
Loca. NCu,es Is cents per lipe-6,n no
local nCiics niu be inserted for less than ONE
DOLLAh
All adv Ell tlsements, except for establish
ed business houses, must be paid for in adj
vance.
Bills with regular advertisers rendered
quarterly.
All bifis due on the first appearance OF
the advertisement.
Yearly advertisers will be confined to
their legitimate business, and all adver-
tisenents not connected with IL Will be
charged for at our regular rates.
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Accommodation tram leaves Bellaire nj
4:SO p. NJ, and arrives at SteubehVille at
6:O5 y. VI.
Special Accommod alton trains leave
Bellairc at $50 q. m. and 1850 p. M;
Bridgeport 10 % a. IN. and | 10 p. m !; arrive
nj Martins Ferry at lD:l5 q. IN. and 10 p:
IN. Returning leave Martins Ferry AT
II 80 a. m, and $40 p. IN; Bridgeport II iV
a,m..aud sea y. m; arrive at Bellaire at
II - "a. m, aud $50 =. m.
Tickets To ali princ.p / points In the
Fast and West can hr procured at the
Union Ticket once IA Mcclure House, ana
at the station az Bridgeport.
!. X. MYERS,
mover General Passenger Ticket Agent
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MORGANTO wN, w. VA,
WHEELING BUSINESS COLLEGE

J,STA LISHED IsO. OFFERS Az IN
Ia proved course Of study for the prac-
teal education oi young men. Elegant
rooms, RENTED and furnished. heparhte
room fot ladies'. Sessions day and even
Ing. Individual instruction given each
student: also thorough course In the Eng
Igh branches. Call AT College ofilcs, oppo
Ate Mcclure House. or address,
J. NJ FRASUFR A CO,
agl7yb wheeling, ". va.
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FOR SALE
Second Hand Boilers for Sale.

One nuc boiler, % inches diam, 30 IT. long
Z" 10 ,!
~ T. :.
Three . fiuc boilers. 80 in diam, - II. long
Onccylcnder boiler 81 inches diam, y feel
long We are prepared 10 do engine and
boiler repairs promptly. ......,..,,.
fehiic HOLES, TAYLOR Il co.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-05-18

thick paper lining between the studding and
Notwithstanding, and finished with plaster
ing inside. Mr.. Melot is one of the oldest
residents that Montana now has, having
come to this country and settled near Deer
Lodge in the summer of 1861. In the early
days OF gold discoveries, fortune smiled up
on him, and he accumulated considerable of
the valuable, which he invested in cattle
and mares, and has since lived and enjoyed
rurM life IN Deer Lodge county. His efforts
to live the life of a granger and till the soil
not having proved just what he hoped-he
having sunk several thousand dollars in the
business-determined to sell Off his cattle,
and has now located at the Dearborn cross
ing, retaining a band of brood mares, some
of which are very large and fine. In a few
days his sign will be swinging in front of
the best furnished house in this section,
where the traveller can be served to suit his
own wishes. Will.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-05-18
NOTICE

Towhom it may concern: This is to certify, that
I do hereby relinquish all control over my son, Will
liam j. OSHern, and l do further agree that he may
collect his own wages and transact any other bust
ness he may think proper, and have all money ac-
person may have q perfect rightto trade and do bus
mess with the said William J.. O'Hern, without be-
ing molested by me. l further state that / will not
pay any debts that he may contract, or be bound by
any agreement that he may make after ttie date,
a MARTIN O'HERN
Signed in presence of George Siggs.
Canton, April 20, 1876~23-3w.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-05-18
DEARBORN CROSSING, May 5

DEARBORN CROSSING, May b.
Leaving MI. Greeser's, we passed down
the Prickly Pear two or three miles to where
the hills close in and form a canyon, through
which the Helena and Benton road has been
built. We cannot leave this valley without
noticing M. John Dutfey's ranch, which is
situated up near the hills on the east side
and near the road. An excellent spring of
cold, clear water bursts out from the side of
the hill and circles away down to the creek
below, making one of the most desirable
places for a dairy ranch that we have seen.
The soil is deep and slopes off just enough
to be irrigated with ease. With this ranch
enclosed with a good fence, a comfortable
dwelling house, a dairy herd to feed upon
the rolling hills that fence it in, and some
other comforts which may be had, who
would wish a better home.
Descending the canyon six miles, where
the hills open out on either side, forming a
basin about one mile wide by some two or
three miles long, we came to- the old Clark
ranch This ranch, We believe, was about
the first settled in Montana. 1t was located
by Malcolm Clark, who was one of Che first
white men that ever made. his home in these
mountains. The same cabins that were