Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-09-06
EASTERN MONTANA.
A NeWSy Letter From BOzcman.-RVs.
mess Matters, Stock Talk, Church
Gossip, etc.
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: Rozeman is to Montana what the sacred
writer said t'f Mount Zion. beautiful for
situation, the JOY Of the wllo;e earth.'' I
will not. however, attempt a general de-
scription OF it. or the beautiful valley in
which it is located. Its people are more
Than average in intelligence, social etiquette
and hospitality. and fully up to the stand
ard Of Montana business energy and enter
prise:
Business here is very good; considering
it is the harvesting time, and the prospects
are flattering for lively trade when har-
vest is over. The grasShoppers have done
much damage, but still there will be a
good supply of grain and vegetables in
Gallatin ALLEY.
During my stay here l have only had
time to interview a few of the business
men. among whom is our friend LOckey.
Of the Montana Steam Cracker Bakery of
Helena. He has a branch of his business
here. and filis contracts for the military
posts and Indian agencies. and supplies the
markets Of Eastern Montana in his line.
All will be pleased to know that ''Richard'
is doing well.
Col. II. F. May, formerly agent Of the
Blackfect Indians. is also doing Il good
business here in a general variety store.
and is prospering. l.. 5, Wilson, of the
old firm OF Rich & Wilson, is occupying
the old stand with good stock. and is
doing a tloulishing business. The Malin
Bros. have leased the old Metropolitan and
christened it the Laclede. after the Old hc-
tel of that name in st. I.oliis. iii which one
of these brothers spent several years, ac-
quiring good experience in the business.
They intend to make this one of the best
hotels in Montana. and from personal
experience | recommend it for the most
courteous attentions, comfortable lodging.
and satisfactory fare. Major w. w. Alder
son. Of the COURIER, is making gratify-
ing success of his paper, and is welding
a good influence in this, his old Montana
home.
Mr.. Nelson Story is emphatically the
horse merchant of Montana, and keeps
about one Thousand head constantly on
hand for market. He intends to bring Oh
Il number of fine Jacks and Jennies soon
from the States. from which to raise up an
acclimated stock for Montana use.
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The distinguished arrivals OF last week
in Bozeman were Bishop Bowman. of the
Methodist Episcopa, Ch,,rrh, and Gen.
Sherman The stay Of the hero was brief.
and l lost the opportunity Of seeing him,
which ! very much regret. Bishop Bow
man presided over the first session of the
Montana Conference Of the Nj. E. Church,
which coiifeiled in this city on the ID inst.
He endeared himself to all the preachers
and people. preached two excellent and
very popular sermons on Sabbath morning
and evening. baptized several persons. adj
dressed the Sabbath School and ordained |
Rev. w. W. Van Orsdel and Rev. NJ. Bird
to deacon's orders. All speak in highest
terms Of cOmmendatiOn OF the Bishops |
executive and pulpit ability. After the SER
mon on Sunday, Rev. Long announced
that debt of $4,000 was still on their
church and that 81 400 Of it must be paid
soon or the church be lost. After this
brief statement the secretary was called TO
the stand to take the names Of subscribers,
and in twenty minutes the 81, 400 was
pledged. This is the banner response to a
call to pay church debts in Montana for
liberality and readiness Of subscription.
Yours truly,
PILGRIM.
BozEMAN, NJ. T., August 6, 1877.