Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-06-28
THE CAPITAL.

JauC ltUll lDullu IlO oSdAA VII
1t was my design in starting to have crossed
the river into jefferson county and pala a
visit to the Fisk Bros. ranch and looked al
their fine flock of sheep, but hearing tina
the high stage of water made the crossing
difficult and dangerous, went by Canyon
Ferry, stopping over night at that place,
and making the trip through to Helena
without stumbling upon an incident worthy
of special mention. The metropolis appears
to hold it's own, and the same tramp ana
hustle of business seem to be going on. Not
having been in the city for some time felt
as though I was a stranger, and did not ven
ture to intrude upon the society of anyone
except those houses where felt welcome.
Starting at the lower end of Main street l
interviewed the business men'single-handed.
Mr.. Joseph Horsky was in a good mood
for talking, and told me much about the
grain trade, a business in which he is figur-
ing to a great extent. The stable business
he said was dull, but this attributed to some
extent to the fact that the farmers have
been busy at home-for Joe always has his
share of the trade.
A. j. Davidson was as, iovial as ever
though a little restless at intervals, when nc
thought of his new stock which is en- route
and the large number of orders awitine
their arrival. Mr.. d. has bought from The
Montana farmers and butchers ten thou
sand beef hides this season, and is hurrylns
them off to, the ST. Louis market. lie il
now prepared to handle all the wool in thu
Territory, and, though he says the wire!
are down and he must 60 it blind, he is of
fering better prices than he paid last yea
when wool was at the same quotations a
now in the Eastern markets.
Mrs. K. S. Harvey l found u%npacking anC
arranging a lot Of her new stylish sprins
goods in the show case. This was her sec
ond invoice that has arrived this season
Her first lot was sold out almost Instant,
after their arrival.
Vawter & Co. were looking anxiously TO
their new goods. A small lot of their wag
.ons had arrived, and were selling. rapidly
They have a large stock of Balm and Fisl
wagons and buggies, reaping and mowin,
machines and Tiger rakes en- route from Ben
ton.
AT the Herald Office l found the proprie
tors busy-not over run with work but do
ing well, compared with last year. Thei
fine and well equipped printing office ~ha
costthem several years Of hard labor, an,
now they are taking it easy.
W. G. Bailey has a fine jewelry stoesr
piled with everything in that line. lie ifa
the largest jewelry establishments the city
and the attractive manner in which it i
kept and the pleasant way in which custom
ers are treated, makesit an agreeable plac
to visit.
At Davis, & Wallace's old stand Green
hood, Bohm & Co. have opened q large an,
complete stock of clothing which they ar
offering at such a reduction from forme
prices in the Territory as to create a pani
among other dealers. When / first learne,
that this firm would open a house here,
thought it an awkward move; but sine
their arrival | have found them to be enter
prising gentlemen. and am glad to- know,i
is being appreciated by the intelligent Pee
pie oGahe country. Ike GREENWOOD is wei
known, and his liberal way of dealing i
liked by all. He has three ofathe best clerk
in the country, who are, found. busy fi3in
orders. This house now enjoys halt TIL
iobbing trade of the Territory, as well as
large share of thG,retail business.