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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
Personals.

VIM. Lee, Of Chico, came in Tuesda,
evening.
Mr.. Trout, OF Chico, was In town Of
business this week.
John W. Granniss, from Miles City, pu
In an appearance Yesterday.
II. J. Hoppy, s,.criff of Custer county
started for Miles City on Monday.
Mr.. Hayward and +. D. Heed came il
on Tuesdays coach from Virgins City.
Thos. Mulvaney made flying business
trip to the capital, and returned last week
N. Noder and E. Ellis Arrived in town
on Mondays coacn, direct from the East
and will probably ehgage in business
here.
J. A. Freeman, Lieut.. Pope, Col. E. NJ
Baker and e. A. Broadwater passed
through town Helenaward on Tuesday
last.
G. W. Craig, ''drummer'' for the cigar
house OF Orlensteih 4 Co.. San Francisco.
alter spending few days in town, left for
Helefia yesterday morning:
L. l. Dawes and P. Russell, traders at
the Crow Agency, arrived in town Sunday
last. and will remain here a week or ten
days. Mr.. Dawes expects his family here
from Helena this week.
Revs. Rtissell. Of Deer Lodge; and
Hewitt, OF Helena. gave us a pleasant call
on Friday last. After atten ling the Mon
tana Presbytery, the gentlemen left town
for their respective fields of labor on Mon
day last.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

On Tuesday morning last, shortly after
the hour of opening, the First National
Bank of Bozeman, closed Its doors in COM
pliance with telegram from its President,
Geo. w. Fox. of Helena.
Upon enquiry, it was ascertained that
the Peoples National Bank of Helena,
with which the Bozeman Bank is associat-
ed, after dragging along for many months
under heavy financial pressure, yet draw
ing steadily from the Bozeman Bank its
currency and nearly all its available re-
sources, finally collapsed-closed its doors,
and, as a consequence, dragged our Bank
down with it.
But little excitement. apparently, was
caused by the suspension. although several
depositors were very much inclined to give
vent to their just Indignation, and proba-
bly, some serious demonstrations would
have been made, but for the calm and
timely advice and assurances uf Mr.. Mel
son Story.
1t is impossible to state positively
whether the Bank will be able to resume
business or not. We ARE informed that its
liabilities to private depositors are about
$67, O00-with available assets Of perhaps.
$4,000, and there is due from the Peoples
National Bank about 100000.
The private depositors Of the Bozeman
Bank are generally Of the Industrial class
es-persons of moderate means, several of
whom have every dollar they possess de-
posted there, and should the Bank not be
able to resume or pay its indebtedness in
full, those who can least afford it will be,
comparatively, the heaviest sufferers. The
Bank has been one of the best paying. or
institutions Of the Terri
tory, and nothing but the most reckless
management on the part Of its President
and principal stakeholder could, appar-
emily, have brought about the present cri-
slS
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

We are informed that this veteran news
paper, Of which Major John P. Bruce Vas
formerly editor and proprietor, is to Ike re-
vived and published in Helena by q. B.
Wright. We are well acquainted with MIR.
Wright, who at one time was employed in
this office, and for some years past has
been connected with the Bozeman press.
He is good printer and understands all
the details of newspaper work. The ma
terial for the new journal has. we learn,
been telegraphed for, and is now on the
way from Chicago. In the meantime, eff
forts are making to have the paper pub
lished here, with the purpose in view Of
issuing the first number on or about the
LIST of Septcmber.-Herald, s4th inst.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

The first races on the Fair Association
track, near Boxcman, came off on Saturday
last. and. we learn. were quite we'll attend
cd. About $50 was taken in at the gate.
The race was mile heats, for purse of
$75. $50 for the first horse and $25 for
hesecond. We hardly know just how to
write this thing up in the absence of our
TUT man. but learned that the race was
tic between Geo. w. Wakefield's horse and
enc secured from Bannack Indian for the
OCCASION. Some dispute arose in regard
to the justice or good faith of the affair,
but We think it was satisfactorily settled.
AT all'events, there has been no funerals.
Everybody appears to be happy. and no
doubt will be so long as they continue to
read the COURIER.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
Letter From s. veSuyius..'
BAKERS BATTLE GROUND, /
August %, 1878.

August %, 1878. !
10 Editor of Courier:
Gen. Miles and party reached here yes
tertlay at IL a. m.; marched 20 miles and
passed their large train over the ferry the
same day. That beats a railroad. After
crossing, a march was made to Meadow
mill, thus adding niEe miles to the effort
OF the day.
Capt. Wheelan, Lieut.. McClernand and
company, I'd Cavalry, accompanied by
Mr.. Booth. of New York, land your cor
respondent), reached here last night. l 90
on to Custer, and am investigating charac-
ter of Yellowstone lands as proceed.
Shall prepare report for you, as promised,
upon my return next week.
This is the busiest point have seen up
on the route. Here you get melons. ele-
CANT corn, tomatoes and other luxuries,
which seem almost tropical to Bose-
mantle.
At Meadows we hal pull at the larg-
est and best demjohn l ever encountered.
Here we got the best dinner have eaten
since LEFT Missouri.
VESUVIUS.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

The existence of this institution in Boze.
man has caused many an error; and its hes,
spirit has long since returned to its Giver.
To-day this undetermined sheet goes to
that ..bournc from which no sinner ere
returns" We extend sympathy in CON-
mon. The Bo-cman Times dies its second
Death. Requiescat in pace.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
Presbytery OF Montana.

The Presbytery Of Montana convened Il
Bozeman on Friday evening of last week
md was opened with sermon by Rev. J.
r. Russell. of Deer Lodge. As Rev. w
L. Cook, of Missoula, had not returned
from the Eastern States, he was much
missed by the brethren.
MIR. j. II. Taylor represented the Boze
man church as Elder, End Mr.. Thornton
Street represented the Hamilton church.
As the winter session Of the Presbytery
is the time for the annual reports and
statistics, there was very little business on
hand.
The brethren had a pleasant time talk.
ing about their various fields Of work, Re.
lating Incidents of the past six months,
considering the spiritual needs Of the Ter.
ritory, and encouraging and strengthening
one another.
On Satu day morning Rev. L. B. Crit.
tenden was chosen Moderator for the ses-
sion. An application to the Home Mission
Board of the Presbyterian Church, for aid
for the coming year, was presented by the
Bozeman church, and approved. An ur-
gent appeal was made that the ministers
and elders should extend their influence
and help. and look after the spiritual wants
Of the whole Territory, 40 much as time
strength and means would allow. A hastt
survey soon convinced the brethren that
it was impossible to have any regular.
systematic work done outside, as the val
leys are 50 large and the villages 90 numer-
Gus. and each has all that it Is possible to
do, at home.
Nevertheless the Territory was, In part,
divided off for the pastors and elders. Mr..
Cook and his elder, at Missoula. were
asked to extend helping hand through
out the Bitter Root valley. Deer Lodge
county was consigned to Mr.. Russell.
Lewis and Clarke, Choteau and Jefferson
counties were consigned to MIR. Hewitt.
Meagher county and Lower Gallatin to
Mr.. Critten,ien, while the Upper Gallaiin
and Yellowstone valleys were committed
to MIR. Richards and elder.
There was a baptismal service on Satur-
day afternoon, when, in the presence ofa'
little congregation. the sacrament Of bap-
tism was administered BY the acting pas.
tor to tour infant children. Saturday
evening Rev. j. D. Hewitt preached. On
the Sabbath . communion and baptismal
service was conducted by Revs. L. B.
Crittenden, J. D. Hewitt and the pastor. in
the morning. Rev. J. r. Russell preached
in the evening.
Presby'er adjourned, to meet in Helena
on the second Friday Of February next.
The work and meetings ofthe Presbytery
were saDlwiched by many pleasant and
social oils among the people. The 5Feth-
rem from abroad returned home with the
conviction that Bozeman y beautiful for
sitaxtion, prosperous in business, and
h,etly lhyoEsd with poble class At nan
ana wo5oso. e i
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
River Improvements.

Two parties Of engineers and workmer
came up the Missouri river on the last trfY
of the steamer Helena. One party undeI
MIR. Moore will operate at Cow Island and
above, the other under Mr.. Stevens will
finish up the work begun last year. al
Dauphin's. when they will move up the
river, improving the rapids and removing
distractions as they reach them.
The Independent, from which we con.
dense the above. has this to say In regard
to the authorized survey Of the Yellow
stone:
Lieut.. Mcguire. Chief Engineer OF the
Department. was intending to come up
with the working parties, but received or
ders to prepare for the survey OF the fel.
lowstone river, authorized by the act Of
the last session of Congress. This survey
will be very thorough. 1t will embrace
an exact description Of the Obstacles to
navigation, with drawings and sketches OF
the same; observations OF the fall Of the
river. the velocity of the current, the
amount OF tonnage, and an estimate OF the
cost of removing each obstacle, or impros-
inc the river at given points. and up TO
s,,ch point as in the Judgment Of the eng.
neers may be the head Of navigation. AL
az which will be submitted to Congress 40
required by law in order that the improve
ment of the river may be considere" "
that body.
..Lieut. Mcguire win organize two par
ties for this survey-one for the river be-
low. and the other for the river above the
Rio Horn. One will be under his own
Command. w. w. DcLacey was o1ercd
the control of the other party. but declined
on on account OF previous enxagen'ents ~ the
survey Of public lands. The Territory
will learn with regret th.t Col. DsLacey
the position. Lieut.. Mcguire e.
Dected to reach the scsns q operations
shout Tie art OF 6eptsmhR, and 70 Con-
tinue the work until cossplsfed
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

From our Helena exchanges we learn
that brute by the name of Jackson some
time since was married TO daughter Of
Nr. Quinn; that he abused and mistreated
her until they finally separated. she return
Ing to her former home and he leaving tor
parts unknown. On the oath inst. Jack
son rcturned-asked his wife to return and
live with him. and upon her refusal to do
SO, he brutally murdered her and then blew
out his own brains.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

Quite number of blooded horses hay
been brought to the Territory this year
and The races at the coming fair to be hell
here this fall promise to be more exciting
than for many years past.
considerable sickness has prevailed in
Helena the past summer, especially among
the children, and quite number of deaths
have occurred.
Buildings on Main street and elsewhere
Al seem to be used for some purpose, and
renotice number of residences being
built in different sections of the city, mos,
OF them very fine ones.
Business at the prominent hotels the
past summer has been SO good that they
have been COMPEL lied to make more room
to accommodate the large number OF
guests. The Cosmopolitan has rented a
number of buildings on Jackson street for
Sleeping apartments, and having secured a
room on Main street adjoining the Cosmo-
politan on the south, it is being fitted up
Tor the Office and bar, which will soon he
removed, SO that the present dining room
can be enlarged. The international Hotel
has had an addition built on the north side
and had other Improvements made to add
70 the comfort of their guests.
The. familiar faces of several olal-time
Bczemanites can be seen here at almost any
Tine. Geo. G. Graham is working at the
blacksmith trade IN Chas. Jeffries' shop.
IN. Merkle still works at his trade, man.
ufacturing je~elry, and, in addition. has
charge of photograph gallery. Edward
Campbell fills leading position at X. s.
Hale & Co.'S drug store. John Murta is
murphy, Neei & Co.'S, in charge of the
books. c. Is. Faucet is at work at Nick
Aluens' boot and shoe store. A Jamison
working at the carpenter trade for Hol-
YER d Bro. He brought West seventeen
nne Canadian mares this year, some of
which will perhaps run at the coming fair.
.. W. Crowell works at his trade, and
WIN. Sims, who res ded in Bozeman in its
EARLIEST days. has recently returned here
rom trip to America" OF the present
oOzenanites in town the past week we
may mention Nelson Story, +. B. Mulva-
ury' Judge E. S. Wilkinson, II. e. Crow
!. . ana wife, NJ. McGuirk, and Maj. Jno.
:. Bruce. and last, but not least, are our
ipung ladies, the Misses Mary and Lizzie
nu,'er, who are domiciL at Mr.. Duff's,
y" rodney street, where they will remain
~ ''' entering st. Vincent's Academy tor
e winter term. Mrs. Dawes and her
TuShter Belle are at DR.. Frary's resi-
Ne on Grand street, and Miss Annie
a, 1n. n who at one time was a resident
Roa SSse'nan, is living with her relatives on
htaM political fire has been kindled. and
csoi;d mol De long until several ambitious
Brr.oa Will be roasted. Mai. John p.
S S,ucs at present seems to be The most
bos mlnent candidate for Congressional
h p Ssn md he q perfectly confident that
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

An irrigating ditch, just south Of Mr..
II. G. Crowell's place, on the Helena road.
is great annoyance to freighters and o TIL
ers who have to cross It. 1t will cost but
a few dollars in time and labor to bridge it
which will not only add to the comfort of
travellers, but might save the owner con
siderable expense. Any fieighter or other
person can bring suit for any damages sus-
tsined In crossing an irrigafing ditch On :
main road, when such ditch b not bFidgeq
a tie the law requires.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
Drowned Near Springville.

We learn from Thomas Mulvaney, who
returned from Helena this week. that a
man by the name of Briggs. resident Of
Springville or vicinity, Willie attempting
TO ford the Missouri river on horseback.
BY the stumbling of his horse. was thrown
into the river and drowned. The body, at
last accounts. had not been recovered.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

Sunday, Sept !, II m and TX p m, Bozeman.
ipm, Fort Ellis.
tuesday, Sept. 10, y. p m, Hamilton.
Wednesday, Sept, IL, IL pm, Gallatin.
Thursday, Sept: l2, ~ m, Sterling.
Sunday, Sept. Il. ii m, Virginia City; * p
n, Madison Valley.
sunday, Sept. %, Virginia City
Friday, Sept FIX p m, Sheridan.
Sunday. Sept. ID, II m and " p m, Glendale.
Thursday, Oct. 3, ~ pm, Poindexter's.
friday, Oct. 4, y. y m, Argenta.
Sunday, Oct. s, II m and I u m, Bannlck
Sunday, Oct. Ii, II m and ~ p m, Salmon
Citv, Idaho.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

The steamer Key West arrived at Cow
Island on tile 18th inst, and after discharg-
ing her cargo. returned to Bismarck. She
brought 50 passengers for the Bear Paw
Mountains, provided with provisions and
wagons. Among her freight items for
Eastern Montana We notice: for Fort Ellis
$1,000 pounds. and Walter Cooper, BOze-
man, 1000 pounds.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
SCHOOL BOOKS ATJ. H. TAYLoR,s.

During the past week one Of Walter A..
Woods selfbinding harvesters has been at
work near town, and many of our citizens
have had the pleasure OF witnessing its
wonderful operations. 1t is a marvel of
mechanical ingenuity and skill and renders
the dreaded work of harvest little more
than pleasurable recreation. OF the fifteen
machines shipped to the Territory this
season. we are informed, ten have been
sold In Gallatin valley.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
You're sure to find it At Jockeys.

1t is reported that the Bannack Indians
now in our vicinity have elected Peggy
their head chief, and that they contemplate
a trip to the National Park under his lead
ership. This, if true, virtually deposes
Ten boy, the most able and sensible man
Of tile tribe, and renders the future good
behavior of the Indians at least somewhat
doubtful. 1t will be well for the military
authorities to keep close watch and strict
supervision over them.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

tai notices Is cents per line first insertion
II 10 tts, pei line for each subsequent insertion
an w.vular advertisements payable monthly or
.r.rierIy rs due.
au1nh work payable on delivery. e.
carriage and death notices inserted free of
80. Obituary notices centsper line.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

On the 10th inst, Green and two other
freighters, on their way up from the Utah
Northern terminus, camping at Cotton
wood, had their stock stolen by Indians,
and, not bong able to recover them, they
hired oxen and hauled their wagons to
Pleasant Valley. They are loaded with
goods for Gen. Wilson and other BOze-
man merchants, and their detention is u
source of great annoyance and loss 10 all
concerned.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

GRAND CANYON OF THE GIBBoN,
NATIONAL PARK,
Aug. 23rd, 1873.


NATIONAL PARK, )
Aug. 23rd, 1878.
Editor Ardxf Courier:
Our party Of Is men are all well, and,
considering the caution deemed constantly
necessary In scouting, camping, going
arffIed and care of our 80 horses. pack and
saddle animals, are accomplishing an ex-
traorlinafy amount of road building. Not
outstanding this caution; and the panic of
the Clark's Fork mities aid valley people
at reports o: Indians in all quarters; ne
have really seen none, and but few recent
signs OF them. and unless delayed by them
or bad weather, hope to run our wagon
road, through heretofore UNEMPLOYED re-
gion Of surprising fire hole basins and
other wonders, to the lower Geyser Basin,
thus connecting the two wagon road en-
frances to the Park within a week here's
after.
r. w. NORRIS,
Supt National Park.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

Next Saturday, being the last of the
month, there will be a school election at
the school house, for one trustee and clerk
tor school district No. Z. ::
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
Blake "a" Whisky At Poxsrcnp's

1t is reported that General Miles, who
was on his way up to Fort Ellis and Bozc-
man has changed his course and started
after the hostile Indians, supposed to be in
the vicinity of the Park.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

Attention IS invited to proposals for
Hour for FITS. Shaw and Missoula in anoth-
er column.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
Hart Mountain Heard From

Call at The Headquarters and try drink Of old
Sol. keler's SIKH District kentucky Whisky
best in Bozeman.
MOUNTS 4 HERENDEEN
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

The Cantata of the Flower Queen will be
rendered at the Nj. E. Church this evening
A great treat is in store for all who ap-
preciate good music, or such as love the
beautiful. Go, by all means.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
Closing Out.

Having decided to close out all my goods
with the exception of liquors and tobacco.
parties will find it to their advantage to
examine my stock Of goods before purehas:
ing elsewhere. L. BRUNETT;
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FRESH COKN MEAL nj
A. LAMME L co.'s.

The announcement and. programme Of
the Ninth Annual Fair Of the Montana
Agricultural, Mineral and Mechanical As
ISOLATION appears in our columns this is
sue. The premiums and purses are un-
usually liberal and attractive. The fair
win commence at Helena, September Esd.
1878, and continue six days. and we trust
that Eastern Montana will be well repre-
sented.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

Last week, Nelson Story harvested and
threshed his crop (4o acres) of winter
wheat. 1t yielded an average OF twenty
five bushels per acre.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

Bishop Tuttle will hold services in the
Episcopal Church, Bozeman, on Sunday
next ut IL a. m. and Z IL d. m.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

Dr. Monroe's new Office is progressing
satisfactorily under the supervision of Mr.
Jerry Matthews.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

| %" Parties knowing themselves indebted to
mo- will please call and settle their accounts inn
mediately 4. BRUNETT.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

J. X. Beidler arrived in town yesterday
with three prisoners from Custer county.
\ has had hard trip, having to stand
guard. night and day for week; besides
being annoyed by some military fellow
below. and Of whom he does not appear to
entertain the most exalted opinion. X to
l, X is right.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

fond & Caswell's train arrived from Fl.
Benton yesterday, loaded with merchan-
disc for Ellis & Davis.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

Rev. l.. B. Crittenden and lady, of Ham,
tlton, made Bozeman a pleasant visit last
week.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

A neat, new front has been put into the
Mccormick building, on Main Street. and
the interior has been tastefully fitted up
for the new business that Prof. Rice has
decided to engage in.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29
Sandvlclnes.

Moss & Stones train, loaded with goods
rom Benton, arrived in Bozeman Satur-
day last.
NEW GOODS constantly arriving At
JOCKEYS
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

Fonsford's Billiard Hall Is sepera;e from the
Saloon. Entrance one door East Of Basinski,s
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-08-29

OAT NEAL. Boneless Goldfish, Maple Syrup.
&C., at Jockeys