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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21
An Epnnty Roast.

| The Times Of last week claims to have
the county printing for the next two years
and cites as evidence that it has just print.
ed 1000 Assessors blanks for Gala.
tin County, it also states that it will con.
tinue to do all the county printing, etc. etc.
Mark now, how plain tale shall put this
degenerated son of Falstaff down. First:
The Times has no contract, ofany legal va
lidity whatever, for Gallatin, or any other
county printing. This we are prepared to
show whenever it becomes necessary. Sec
ond: The Times has not printed single
Assessors blank or any other blank on this
year's.or on second contract. The blanks
it mentions as having printed were ordered
by the County Clerk before the expiration
OF the old contract and should have been
furnished at least one month ago. But
what is month or two to paper that is at
least fifty Yeas behind the age in which it
lives? Third: The COURIER has printed
and furnished the only blanks required by
Gallatin County since the expiration of the
Times contract. These were one thousand
road tax receipts, printed with stubs am,
neatly bound in twenty books. The job is
acknowledged, by all who have examined
it, to be far superior to anything ever turn
ed out OF the Times office
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21
IS. CIIAS. RICH. Sec'Y.
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81. Valentines Day.

Saint Valentines Day was the cause OF
much hilari,y and grud feeling in Bozc
man this wear and many were the loving
and tender Ini.ssives that passed through
the mails. Several original poems were
sent. some of them being far above the av
erage. As a specimen Of how high til,
fever ran we publish the follOwing-tht
first verse of an acrostic:
y carer dear girl to thee-nearer to thee
r. nchantress Of my sou-Id like to be!
Tyrants may fight for glory and renown;
r o ne the fight is TO make thee my own.
If honest effort in a race will win,
l. xpect me on the track, for am in.
One OF the boys in the COURIER office
received a nice. perfumcd note on which
was written "A Request-Valentine." He
5weigled the editor into writingan answer
20 il TO certain young lady. as follows:
"A REQUEsr-VALENTINE."
Did nsf love another more than thee,
wouii grant the token you ask Of me.
u Kno,c Who ~
The next day the following answer was
recdved:
When request a vale p,ine of thee,
Then direct Request Valentines 10 me.
YOU don't love znotiser'' You silly elf,
Tour csNsosu agjoss Yea to love none but yonr-
Y SELF
u Kno,c Who ~
To use an expression of a friend-'.She
drove that nail home with sletlge-llam-
nler. didn't sllee''
We might have published others just as
good as ttc above. but did not obtain the
consent OF tine parties interested.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21
A Card.

Rev. J.. b. Crittendcn and family hereby
express their glad and glatetl obligations
to each and all the friends who planned.
executed and participated in the social fcs-
tyiy-cailed donation Party'-at our
home on the evening of the 18th instant
Your manifested cordial interest in us. and
your substantial tokens OF approval of OH,
work were refreshing and stimulating.
Che improvised Fish Fond and POST
Office" Of the young people yielded a i,ii-
/ arious recreation to them aud something
red Ia m<. Your rcfreslnnent tables
spread nth wonderful facility-exhibited
beauty. luscious and substantial abundance.
and the practical efficiency of the ladies Of
i cur valley homes.
Your total offerings amounted. in round
numbers. TO $50. T,,anks-in the name of
Christ's cause, which may lie help Us and
you not only to espOusc, but truly TO Iiyr
for. and honor.
J.. Il. CRITTENDEN.
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Personal.

Hon. Robert Fisher, Of Pony, is in
town.
John I. Lilly and Isaac Hensley, OF
Chico, were in town this week.
WIN. Stevens and Jas. Gallopp, of Cal
latin City, were in town. this week.
Charles Krug and David Boerum left
for Miles City on yesterdays coach.
Robert Renshaw. Andy Switzer, and
Rev. Prout, left town yesterday by private
conveyance for Virginia City. -
oh Monday, Lieut.. Wright, accom-
panied by his daughter and Mrs. General
Rrisbin, left for Helena on visit.
-Magnus A. Lundwall. a typo of the
COURIER Office, is on a pleasure excursion
and visit to Helena. He expects to return
in about three weeks.
Thomas Deyarmon, editor aid nropri-
etor Of the Mad;sonian, has been interview
ing the Gallatln county folks for the past
week, in the interest OF his paper. He left
town yesterday for the Crow Agency.
Julius Basinski left town on Friday
last for New York, and other Eastern
points where he will purchase an extensive
stock OF goods to meet the constantly in
creasing demands of his notion stores in
BOZeman and Miles City.
Robert Renshaw, Of Virginia City. has
been visiting Bozeman for several days
past. He sold out his business here several
years ago and removed to Virginia City to
work out some mining ground he had in
that vicinity. This he has done, and dis
posed Of the flume. He visited Bozeman
for the purpose Of obtaining building.
None being obtainable, however, we are
informed that he will purchase lots and
erect brick fire-proof in the spring. In
the meantime he will visit the East and
after purchasing an extensive stock of
furniture, and Starting it on the road, will
remove his family to Bozeman and locate
permanently.
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From Miles City.

Mr.. Joseph Davis, just in from Miles
City, reports Miles command returning to
Keogh. The scouts sent out returned
from Milk river and Frenchman's Creek,
finding neither Sitting Bull nor any of his
hostiles, SO industriously reported south Of
the Boundary. Col. Baker, who had left
Keogh with the advance, was intercepted
by courier, and ordered to camp, which he
did on the Yellowstone, near old Fort
Pease. He has probably since returned to
Keogh. Mr.. Davis reports Niles City as
improving and growing, and good season
is expected tor trade and settlement.
Mails are plying on six day schedule be-
tween Bozeman and Miles city. Grazing
is very fine along the Yellowstone and
stock is rolling fat.-Herald, 18th inst.
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4 Card.

Cash buyers will consult their interests
by examining my exceptionally full stock,
at this season of the year. Having de-
cided TO make radical changes in my bust
ness. shall close out the greater portion
of my stock before the arrival of new
goods. Clothing, Boots and Shoes and
Gents Furnishing Goods, will make up
my stock in the future; and in buying
from first hands, and in such quantities as
will be necessary, expect to be able to
procure such discounts as will put present
prices in the shade. My groceries, hard
ware, crockery, saddlery, etc., must all be
out Of the way by the first of May, and
that my new stock may be perfectly fresh,
will make such discounts on clothing.
boots and shoes, as will convince the most
skeptical that am in earnest, and ''mean
business" Come and examine my stock
and prices. l.. S. WILSON.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21
A Novel Preventive.

A couple of gentlemen visited Deer
Lodge week o. SO ago, offering for sale
for the small sum of twenty-five cents
preparation warranted to prevent lamp
chimneys from breaking. The preventive
is put up in little piece Of cloth, and is
about the size OF an acorn. To prevent
chimneys from breaking, all that is neces-
sary to do is to put the preparation in the
oil. This is a little the worst that has ever
been rerpetrased here to our knowledge.
But the men selling the drug would take a
lamp chimney, dip in water, place it ON a
lighted lamp, turn the blaze up as high as
It could be turned with safety, dash cold
water on the chimney, etc. A resident
who was yictimized informs US that any
substance placed in the oil will answer the
same purpose. The trick consists in the
tact that q lamp chimney will not break
when wet, but the magic preparation will
mot prevent their breaking if cold water is
drown On Me- &lass when heated.-Msv
NORTH Vest
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q. W. WAX pficl6 Shot.

On the 18th inst. G.. W. Wakefield was
shot by one of the Street brothers. The
circumstances Of the case, as we learned
them. are these:
CIV. Wakefield, formerly County Com
missioner Of Gallatin county. and leading
character in the Grange organization few
years ago, on Thursday the l4th inst. re
RUved his family from his former resi-
dence to the La,nmc place. on the East
Gallatin, which he had recently purchased.
lie was returning to his house for Sec
ond load. and when within few hundred
yards of the house he saw Thornton Street
on the road ahead Of him. Thornton left
the road and Wakefield went on. He had
not gone far. however. when he heard a
bullet whiZ past him and the report of a
hrearm. He rniscd his arm to hit his
mules to urge them on when second
shot struck his right arm. He jump
ed from his wagon and took to the brush
near by. into which he was pursued by
Thomas and Thornton Street, who cap
tired him and spared his life on condition
that he would leave the Territory as soon
as possible, which conditions he accepted.
The cause Of the trouble is family
quarrel that has been constantly growing
Tor number of months past, and threats
to shoot each other have been made by
both parties We forbear any further re-
marks or comments on the case until the
facts are brought before the court.
On Friday last Mr.. Wakefield had his
right forearm anputated, the forearm be-
Ing SO badly shattered that it would be inn
possible to save it.
Thomas and Thornton Street were ar
rested on Friday. and on being brought
before the Probate Judge on Saturday
waived examination and were bound over
t. the next term OF the District Court.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21
Grand Ball.

In another column appears the advertise
ment OF a grand ball to be given at the new
school house on the 18th inst. As will be
seen by the advertisement, tie ball is under
the management of committees who are
sure to make it a success. The Bozeman
Silver Cornet Band will play at the ball.
Parties from Chico and elsewhere in the
county have purchased tickets. and the at
tendance from places outside of Bozeman
will be large.
''whJ We laugh
As the COURIER is prospecting, far be-
yond our most sanguine anticipations,, we
are feeling quite happy over it. and can az
ford to d. little d. Ii. ADVERTISING
The Bozeman ''Cuspadore'' is, no doubt.
filed to overlooking and its contents will
be scattered promiscuously this week. The
old veteran harpist, having returned to his
stamping ground promises to repeat
his Wonderful musical performance to an
unusually appreciative audience. Accord
ing to the usual programme we would nat
urally expect ''sugar casks and ''horses"
accompanied by greek fire. from an ex-
perienced bushwhacker in the distance; but
the old veteran has re-tuned his grand old
harp=drawing the strings to their utmost
tension, and promises to render an entirely
new and inimitable piece.
While we are not at liberty to.divulge the
nature OF the proposed new play we can
assure our readers that it will be. s'magnili-
Gently grand and sublimely beautiful
Go and hear him. and save doctors bills.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

The parent of insomnia or wakefalaess Is In
nine cases out Of ten dyspeptic stomach. Good
digestion gives sound sleep, indigestion interferes
with it. The brain and stomach sympathize
One of the prominent symptoms ofa weak state
of the gastric organs is . disturbance of the great
nerve entrepot, the brain. lnyigorate the stom-
ach, and you restore equilibrium to the great
centre. "A most reliable medicine for the par.
pose is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which Ii
Car preferable to mineral sedatives and powerful
narcotics, which, though they may for time
exert = soporifc influence upon the brain, soon
cease to act, and invariably injure the tone Of
the stomach. The Bitters, on the contrary, re-
store activity to the operations Of that all import
ant organ, aud their beneficent influence il re-
nected in sound sleep and tranquil state Of the
nervous system. A wholesome impetus u like
wise given to the action of the liver and bowels
BY its use.
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-A~&
Sitting Bull.

Reliable advices brought to Gen. Terry
leave no doubt as to the present wherea-
bouts OfSitting Bull. \ scout who recon-
noitered across the line brings back word
that the old chief and his people are en-
camped on a creek forty miles northeast
from Fort Walsh. The Indians told this
scout that Sitting Bull had not seriously
a raid on the American side.-
Herald.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

We make the following extracts from a
private letter received from Custer county:
ETCHETAI, NJ. T..
February s, 1873.
Things are so badly ''mixed" down here
that it is impossible to form an opinion
even. much less write anything definite
but you can say that Col. Baker, with a
battalion of the 2nd Cavalry. consisting OF
b company, commanded by Lient. O'Brieh.
and company by Lieut.. Hall, is encamp-
ell ut Etchetah awaiting developments.
Lieut.. kingsbury is Adjutant and Liert
Robinson Quartermaster of the command.
Lieut.. Wheeler. of the 11th Infantry.
commanding 10 Crow scouts, is attached
to the command and is rendering efficient
service.
OF Col. Baker it is useless to speak in
eulOgy to old MOntanians, and it will SUI:
flee to say that he is the same courteous
gentleman as of yore; and if opportunity
is offered. will even eclipse his former bril-
liant exploits in the fell
The other officers of the battalion are
gentlemen who honor the uniform they
wear. and when the time comes for action,
will inscribe their names high on the roll
of honor and add still brighter page to
the already glorious record of the brave
old 2nd Cavalry. The men are sober, fine
looking soldiers, and ii. is safe to prophecy
that they will never turn their backs to the
foe.
The key for the POst-office has arrived
at Fort Custer and that Office will be sup
piled for the present by Il branch line from
Bakers Battle Ground.
p. Il. Clark bought IL head of horses,
sold at Fort Custer on the 4th ult., paying
as high as SOB for some.
Mr.. Dan'l Boyle, formerly of Bismarck,
has settled with his family in Pease Bot
tom, about three miles below Etchetah.
This makes two families and it is hoped
more will follow.
am now furnishing the command with
hay; am also building ware house 22x40,
out of hewed logs.
Your friend, ALLEN.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21
MARRIED..


BRUNNTT-WOOLSEY- the 18th inst, Al
the residence OF the BRIDE parents, on East
tiallatin, by the Rev. L. b. Crittenden,
TheOphilus Brunett, Esq, to Miss kmily
Woolsey.
We, in common with the numerous friends oil
this happy couple, extend our sincere cOngfatu-
lations upon the contamination of the marriage
relation They start Cut In life with the bright
es: prospects, and the well wishes of this entire
community. Friend Brunett, with his usu:s
luck, has drawn rich prize, and will cherish
the gift above pearls and rubbies. May long
life of undmmed happiness attend these young
friends of ours.
"Hand in hand, on the river of Time,
We go floating down together;
Soft are the blue skies sbovc our heads;
BalmS the spring. time weather.
Brightly the waters reflect the SIN,
As WI glide in dreamy splendort
Softly the breezss fill our sails,
Mdrniuring low and tender. :.
Sweet are the bird songs upon the shores
Enchanting the scene around us;
Witt, nOiseless FEET steal the moments by
Sints Cupid. the love-god, crowned It's.
O do yoH think, in after years,
With the glory of youth departed,
We then shall stand still hand in hand,
And heart to heart, rs We started?''
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

From j. II. Aylesworth, of Chico, who
was in town several days this week, we
learn that times are very lively in Emf
grant Gulch. All persons owning drifts
or bar mines have been at work all winter.
The ground is dry and dusty there and
farmers in the vicinity are preparing to
commence blowing.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21
Blake and Kentucky FaVorite
Il WHISTLES.
Key West Cigars.
ALL DRINKS ~ IL Cents

A discharged soldier from Fort Ellis.
while on his way from that place to the
railroad, had his leg broken by kick from
the horse which he was riding. The acct
dent happened on Tuesday morning. Some
parties took the injured man to Raymond
Bros. ranch on Sweetwater, and Mr.. Hill
house Raymond hitcheda team to his bng-
gy and brought him to st. Mary's hospital,
in this city. DR.. E. 7. Wager set the bro
ken limb, and the unfortunate fellow is do
ing as we'll as could be expected.-Madi-
s0ninu
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21
More Good News

The following lines ofgoods will be cold
at, and below, cost, as desire to close out
everything except groceries and produce,
viz: Hardware, hard wood, queensware,
tinware, boots and shoes, hats and caps,
dry goods. shirts, Indian goods and no.
tons. This sale will continue until all the
goods are disposed of. Cash or produce, at
cash rates, taken in pay-cheek not current.
JOCKEY.
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sportsmen, Take Warning!

Notice is hereby given that after the first day
of January, A. D., 1878, all parties hunting OF
trapping on farms belonging to the undersigned,
without permission, will be prosecuted accord
ing to law.
MARION FLAHARTY, W. CALFEE,
j. L. PATTERSON, +. ID. JOHNSON;
T. b. ELLIS BRO, j. Z. SWITZhER;
SANFORD RUFFNER, Jas. L. SWITZLER,
RP. MENEFEE, c. H. SWITZLER,
W. H. HEFFNER, j. W. MARDfS,.
H. X COLEMAN, Il. f. BISELa
MATTHEW BIRD, SAMUEL TURNER.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

The constantly increasing business be-
tween this place and Chico demands that
a tri-wcekly mail be established on the
route in place of only once week, the
present schedule time, and we hope that
the people of Emigrant Gulch will take
the necessary steps toward securing it by
circulating a petition and having it signed
BY those interested.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

Louis Kruger this week purchased OF
Holman Bros. the property adjoining the
Lacletle Hotel for 81. 800 cash. The stand
is rented to- L. F. May for two years at
$35 per month, and al the expiration of
this term it is likely That Mr.. Kruger will
move the present building and build in its
stead an extension to his hotel.
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On the return to town last Thurs

On the return to town last Thursday
evening of Mr.. Burnett and bride they
were serenaded by the BOzeman Silver
Cornet Band. The night was still and clear
and the music could be heard tor miles
around. The boys did their best, and it
was the best serenade-the best music-cv-
er given in BoZeman.
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~A0@@o

Robert Renshaw, last Tuesday, pur-
chased the lot from Meadow Brothers on
which the building used as Good Tenn
plars hall now stands. Mr.. Tracy will re-
move the building this Spring and Mr..
Renshaw will erect Il onc-story brick in its
stead. The lot is IS feet front and $50 feet
deep and was sold for 5000.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

Religious services will be held at the
Methodist church next Sunday ut IL a. m.
and p. M. Rev. Matthew Bird is expect
ed to preach in the morning and w. w.
Anderson will occupy the pulpit in the
evening.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

An elaborate map Of Montana has been
made by Geo. +. Marsh, Helena. We are
informed that the Board of Trade of Hell
ena will have wood cut made of it and
that the map will be published by some of
the Territorial papers.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21
Letter ffoin New York state

The following letter from an apprecia-
tive reader of the COURIER in New York
state will be perused with interest by oul
readers:
CArHARrNE, N. V, Feb. ID, 1873.
Editor Of the Arant Courier:
Iwrite to thank you many times for
your paper, which is a welcome messenger
and brought as regularly to our door as
the New York and other papers even near
er home. Every part is read with inter-
est. I watch closely your improve
ments, also the tone, and comparing 1t
with others of its size, even our home pa
pers, will give it the preference.
am writing you from Catharine High
lands. The first name given in honor OF
Catharine Montour, the half breed Indian
queen, she and many of her brave war
riors are at rest in our beautiful valley.
The last name, Highlands, may with pro-
priety be called SO. We have fine view
Of the peerless waters Of the Seneca, and
the country for miles around.
Full twenty years ago your townsman,
VIM. H. Trey, left his home in this vicin-
ity and after considerable rowing, settled in
BOzeman. To him We are indebted for all
communications, also for views from your
country taken by Calfee & Catlin, which in
the finishing really show artistic skill.
Truly natufU has dealt generously with
you in bringing Wonderland SO near your
door.
Our winter thus Tar has been mild with
very little snow up to the 10th and 3lst Of
JAM, when we were visited with fall Of
eighteen inches on the level. The result
Is fine sleighing. trust the day is not
distant when we shall be able to reach yOu
by railway and that we may aot be in dan
ger of losing our scalp on the route.
With best wishes and congratulations
Yours Respectfully, 80
E. r. H.
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BATH ROOMS.

Bath Rooms will he open on and after Friday,
January 18th, in the Headquarters Saloon build
ing (up stairs) on Main street, where persons can
be accommodated with baths from a. m. to sp.
m ut reasonable rates. 9-tf
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

Some Of the young mcn who are to sing
in the cantata of the Haymakers, at the
coming concert, have had their whiskers
shaved off so as to avoid the work and an
noyance Of combing the hay seed out Of
them.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

Persons indebted to the undersigned will
please settle their accounts Immediately, either
with cash or note. All accounts not settled As
promised, the usual interest will be added to Them
monthly and collected rs par. Thereof.
7-l2 Al S. II. OSBORN.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

\ meeting Of the Trustees OF tie East.
eu Montana Mining and Smelling Com
pany was held Monday evening. at Walter
Cooper's armOIy. but no business OF
public importance was transacted.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

The Helena Board of I AIDE have petit
toned Congress to grant !. reasonable ex-
tension of time under defined obligations
for the completion each year Of one hum
drcd miles of the Northern Pacific railroad.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

John b. IIarr passed through town last
week on the way to Radersburg with a
band of horses recently purchased by p.
Il. Clark at Government sale at Fort Gus
ter,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

Wood in Helena is retailing at $500 to
$3.50 per cord, and the supply seems to
exceed the demand. Lumber is being sold
at an advance OF $500 per thousand on old
prices.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-02-21

The streets of BOzeman are muddy; that
is, what they call muddy in Montana from
one to three inches OF mud on top of solid
ground.
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ladies Society Soeiable.

4 sociablc will be given at the residence
Of Or. @. W. Monroe. on Thursday even
ing. February 2lst. Everybody will be
welcome.
MRS. CIIAS. RICH. Sec'y.