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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11
Custer County Items.
SHERMAN. AuvlISt 30 I

SHERMAN. August ~. 1919.
i Custer county seems TO he in thriving
state. The farmers hearts are all glad.
they having succeeded in gathering their
crops all in. without being delayed Il day
by rain from the commencement OF l,ar-
vest. Crops turned out exceedingly well
| tor the chance they had. this season hav-
ing been very dry and the farmers being
backward in planting. The yield per acre
was about 80 bushels of oats and % of
wheat.
Miles command or division of the army
from Fort Custer. camped in Pease Bot
tom Friday night. on their return home
from their summer campaign after Sitting
Bull. They. of course. gave the farmers
Tor. in other words. the water ,.,tl"n patch
es) Il call. But this we ran hardly blame
the boys for. or make a criminal case of.
as it is simply borrowing with intent to
say nothing about it.
Mr.. Burns and family. brother of ThoS.
Burns. IN old resident of Montana. passed
down the Yellowstone to-day. en- route to
Miles City. where he expects TO make his
future home.
The Yellowstone valley is settling up
pretty fast. Families are coming in every
few days. and nearly all are preparing to
put in large crops next season.
New stock has just arrived for orr daily
mail line. The mail is only behind |
"A few hours. | suppose it will catc!, up
right away. rs the horses have several thou
sand pounds Of oats stored at Junction
City that they are looking forward TO with
longing eyes. and anxiotlsly awaiting the
day when they will receive the enormous
amount Of two or three quarts day.
H.G.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

The Presby terian Society propose to
build neat church ediiice this fall. For a
site. they purchased. this week. OF Nelson
Story. piece of ground 100 feet square.
being the southeast corner of the block.
Immediately north OF Col. Mays residence
property. and fronting on Babcock street
and Central aveni,e. Consideration. S40O.
1t is an excellent piece Of ground and u de-
sirable location for the purpose.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

George Nichols has purchased the COU-
HIER building and l0t. for business stand.
He will enlarge the building by the a,ldi-
lion OF spurious room in tile rear tor II
shop. ansI move into his new ami con,lio-
dlous q,aIteLs some Time next month
when he will have an opportunity to dis
play his Lew and extensive stock Of stoves,
II ir,tware, tinware etc. and be able to con-
form to the requirements Of bis constantly
business.
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PROGRAMME.

MONDAY.
At2p m.-Rnnning Race, thrce-uuar.er mile
ola h, Pur e, $-CO-$l50 to The irot and so to the
| second Ir7e.
At3p -Trntting Race, mile heats, he
three In five, for h II e, thar have bea en-
"a pure, S-OJ-Sl5J to III. first and $50 to the
second hprye.
At4p. M Running Race, for two year olds,
han mile dash, Pure, S. .5-sluO to the first and
So ~ The second h r.e.
TUESDAY.
Atsp ro-Trofiing Race, for three year olds,
mile heats be i two in hrre, ur e. $s.O-SiD
to The r II aad so to he ,econd h + e.
Ar As =. m.-Runnfng Race, ha'f mile da h ;,
Pure, $4Oo-Si50 to the tir, aud $50 to the secoDd
horse.
Alta 80 p. m.-Running Race, mile heats best
two Ia hree. for eiizen's Pure, of 81 ,OOo-
800 to the first, 500 to the second and 500 to
he third hor4e.
WEDNESDAY,.
At IL a. m.-Grcat 100 Mile Race
against Time. tor u Purse Of 900.
Mr.. w. v. SMITH,
the Acknowledged chem IN Long IBIS ance Rid
er OF he world. ha> matched HIM eli to ac-
c mplish the feat of riding 100 miles IN the fast
time of four hours and twenty minutes, ,or 4
bea en- by Mr.. Smith lie will Use 20 horses,
and will change Res each and every mile
At3:45 D. m.-Running Race, 6'0 yards dash
Purse, S2E-$i5O to the first horse and so to me
second horse.
At 40 y. m.-Running Race, mile dash
Pur 6, $250-$2OO to the first and $50 to the Sec
0nd muse.
THURSDAY.
At2p m.-Fnnnfng Race, ore and one-halfl
mile da,h. Pure, $JO0-S.25 to the first and $75
to The second .ree.
Al 3 y. ms ALTON Trotfng Race, mile |
heats best three in five Purse, S5O-S:s50 10
the first SiOO to the second and $50 to the third
horse.
Al i:so D. m-Runnirg Race three-quarfer |
mile da h. Pure, SZ00-Sl5U to the first and so
To The second hare. !
FRIDAY.
Xf2p m.-Running Race. one and one-qnar-
SO 10 the second h 20.
At9p -isunning Race, mile heats lie i |
three in Eve. Puf e, $iO0t-S7s9 10 The first o.
10 the -ecOud and 3l0l to the third hor-e.
At4p. m.-Running Race, half mile heats, |
best tive in three. Pure, S3J0-Sl'0 to the first !
and $50 to The second horse
SATURDAY.
Atep. m Handicap Race mile da h. Purse, |
s,9N-@a00 10 the first and 500 TO the second
horse.
u3p m-Trotting Race. mile heats, best
fhree In ffyt. Pu e. tj0O-S4)0 to the nrst and
80, to the second h rse.
At4p. m.-sunning Rae for beaten horses,
BIO to the DIR, and ss5 TO the second horse.
W. A. CHESeMAS, President.
c. G. RXYSoLDs, sec'y. i.-tY
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11
"A New Market for Grain-

We are Informed that our townsman
Mr. white Calter. has just received IN or
der for tour hundred thousand pounds Of
o''s. 10 I've delivered at the terminus of the
Utah and Northern railroad without de-
lay. This is good news for the farmers OF
Inc valley. and indicates pretty clearly to
our mind that there is no necessity to sell
grain Tor less than it costs TO proJuce If
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

'eres'ed IN Witnessing the disso,yiny Soon
cry OF the brilliant .'star actor" !, !,
s"'' ., SAD that we never appreciate
ahyt'ng that costs us nothing. hut this is
evidently mistake. for the usual ,on,,i-
hons-"Admittancc one dollar reserve,
seats. si.'o were entirely omitted. We,
The omission did not mar our .,;o,,,.
in the least. "'
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

c. l.. Richards will preach in the NJ. E.
Church for the next two Sabbaths-Sep-
te,nber 7tfT and l4tli-inorning and even-
ing.
The evening meetings will be at 7:30 p.
M. instead Of 8 y. N.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday even
ing in the NJ. E. Church.
Divine Service at the Episcopaf-St.
James-Church on sunday ut II A. NJ. and
ut II P. H.. instead of p. NJ. as hereto
fore.
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formed that but one failure to get the l,niiFs
through on time has occurred. tits year.
and that WAS during the high wafer in the
Spring. The line is now we'll stocked with
good horses and new and comfortable
coaches. Time between Bozeinan and
Miles City. three days.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

I'D. +. Morrill, has purchased Of Z. w.
Hoffman. half block of grOund-nne
acre-On south Black street. upon whicl,
he will soon commence the erection OF IA
nice residence. The price paid was 5000
which is considered very cheap. as the
ground is excelently situated and one of
the most desirable sites for residence IN
the fnMn.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

The above rates are for ordinary display ad-
refreshments. solid nonrarcil adver;i ,e,nenis
will hc charged space occupied, same a, local
rates, ~ lines Ia an inca.
Local notices IL cent, per line first Insertion
and 10 cts per line for each subsequent insertion
Regular advertisements PAYABLE monthly or
quarterly rs due.
bob work pa yabe on delivery
Marriage ani death notices inserted free of
:bar.e; Obituary notices centsner line
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

Messrs. A. L"mme & Co. have received
among their immense stock Of general
merchandise. this season. an excellent line
OF segars. direct from ST. Louis. which are
pronounced A No. l by those who have
Irieu them
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11
Almost u Serious Calamity.

On Monday last, considerable excitemen,
existed in town on receipt of news of the
supposed drowning in the Yellowstone OF
K. p. ViyiOn. II. N. Blake and J. NJ. Ellis
We were just on the point of issuing an
extra. with all the particulars obtainable
when the following telegram was received
in town.
HUNTERS STRINGS. Sept. s, 1879.
~ E. Davis. Bo.eman:
We lost our entire baggage. but succeed
Ell in saving our lives. after a desperate
Struggle Pay my fare on the coach TO
Miles City. and send me Il few bottles of
champagne and Il box of cigars.
ELLIS.
From the LITTER clause Of the above tele-
gram. the gentlemen are evidently alive.
We insert our extra just as we had it lock-
e | up ready to publish. as it contains inter-
es.iny particulars and, as it TRANSFERRED. Il
sound conclusion.
Mr.. Z. ". Slade arrived in BOzeInan this
afternoon. bearing the following letter
ICtCII lLOtIlS W JIIIibOIu
4 CARPENTER Sept. s, 1879.
Mr.. j. B. Saaborm:
lave been up all night waiting for the
return OF Boelllm and Granniss. They
started about 6 O'Clock yesterday to find
the tolies Of Bob Viyion and Judge
Blake. Their boat or skiff was found by
SMhp. fOaling on the river. He also
found their buffalo robe and trunk it
vas about three miles below this place.
The gentlemen took the river yesterday
don't know what time. Yours.
In an interview with Mr.. Shade. lie in
formed Tvs that yesterday afternoon, about
four O'Clock, as he was coming up the
yellow store. and when about three miles
below Carpenters place. lat the mouth of i
ShieLls river) ut the head of what is called
Countryman's B,.ttOm and just below the
Big Rapids. he observed boat float
ing rapidly down the stream. He
hastily tied his horses and en,leavOrri
10 catch the boat, but was unsuccessful.
He was very close to it. however. and no
iced That it contained buffalo fofe ard
trunk. and was ut least two-thirls full of
water. he Immediately returned down
he river. about h..K mile. where he pro-
,uretl assistance and waited to, the boat.
rI'e robe soon put in an appearance. ami
hen the trunk, which were taken from the
liver.
The boat was fotsad short distance
hove. where it bad lodged against the
outh bank of the river. The tie rope was
O,Ind in its bow. Mr.. Slade then kept Il
harp lockout as he came on to Carien-
IRIS but failed to distinguish from the
ills this side any signs OF life along the
liver. He arrived at Carpenters about u
,'clock P. NJ. and OH hearing lis report
DR.. j. w. Granniss AMI Dave Boerum
tarteal. out to ser If they could find amy
race Of the missing ncn. The trunk
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

Main street was full Of people Oh Tues
day last for nearly half an hour to watch
Prot Address trained bird. Usher" give
his ''mate" ride in IL wheelbarrow over II
tight rope stretched across the street from
OacIl Hall to the Northern Pacific Stable.
Many were agreeably surprised to see the
performance. which was very neatly done.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11
Courier Office Removal.

On or about October 23rd. the AvANT
COURIER Office will be removed from its
present location TO the brick building now
in course Of construction. corner of MIN
and Tracy streets. 43-7W
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

Tie finest ..lar' counter TO he found in
Eastern Montana. il not. indeed. in the
Territory. is to he seen in CIiesnut's new
billiard hall. Tie Counter which is solid.
black walnut. was manufactured by the
skilltul mechanic. Fred Schultz and is a
most excellent piece of workmanship. 1t
cost, SO we are informed. about $500.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11
Notice Of Final Proof,

LAND OFFICE AT BozEMAN, MONTANA
August II, 1879
NJ Office Is HEREBY GIVEN that the
~ following -named settle has filed notice
OF hl' inlention TO make tiaal proof in support
OF his claim, and secure .ina! entry there # at
HE Ell ira ion of thirty days from the date of
thi- notice, viz:
Hugh Gaen. Home stead applica,ion-NO.
SS', for the Ne. quarter OF the >.-W. quar- err
and NV. quarter Of SEE. quarter Of Section
IS, Township 4, Norh of Range ! East. and
names ihe following a. his Witnesses viz: Le.-
Ter \. Wilson, nj Bozeman, Montana, and Peter
Koch, Of BoZe man, Montana
80 DAVIS WILSON, Register.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

hrsf-class Piano and Cabihel Organ for sa e
Enquire at the Post Office, Bohemian, NJ T.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11
MOUNTS & SANBORN

TO 10 headquarters Saloon t, get the celehrat-
Ell Rock u Rye Whisky, the best medicine In the
world for the lungs
MOUNTS 4 SANVORN
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

The Merchants Hotel is The only eating
house in town that makes Il practice OF
feeding its bOarttrs on chicken. 42-lt
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~ 49,
Los T.,

On Friday, Sept. 5, 1879, at or near Eozeman,
4 plain gold cross and waich-kcy. The Under
will receive suitable reward by leaving the
same il. hts office.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

The Bozeman and Tongue river coaches
arc making regular trips and running
promptly on time. We ART reliabl, In.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

White Caltee. from As acres of ground
on Middle creek. threshed out this week
2'oo bushels of oats weighing Al pounds
to the buslel.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

A slight shower of snow fell yesterday
morning and settled the dust nicely.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

We are now prepared 10 do anything in
the job printing line. from the smallest 10
the lir:est job; from the daintiest job o.
ornamental and colured work 10 the larg-
est poster; from an ordinary newspaper
to an excellent job Of pamphlet work.
When you have job work to be done.
..patrOniZe home Industry
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

The sprinkling wagon failed to put in
appearance on Saturday and Tuesday last.
Cause-tirst day. dam broke; second day.
dam torn out by meldlesome parties. Both
days we're windy. and the absence of II
..c:lrt." and its usefulness, remarked.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11
Magnifying Glasse. at MARSTON,S.

thompson has removed his paintshop
from Olell Hall to M.n4fpe & H,.tfner's
building. at the rear of Frank Harper's
Blacksmith and wagon shops,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11
DIED..

In Galla'in, Montana, August 18th, 1879, Of
congestion of the brain, Osborn Allen, young
es. child of Jacob .. and Mary f. Hopping,
aged two years and eli .ht months
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

kepaIrs were made this week on The tele-
graph line from here to Helena.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11
WALL PAPER!

Two thousand rolls, new styles just received
at j. II. TAYLOK'S
The total assessed valuation of Gallitin
county property will this year be over
81 600, 600. 100000 more than last wear.
This makes the third year in succession
that Gailatin county has added $200,OOO 10
its taXable property.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

odeli Hall has been re-opened as a ga.
loon. this time by d. E. Rouse.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

The Government has ordered the release
of tile halt-breed traders captured by Gen.
Miles.
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Synopsis of the Proceedings Of the
County Com III isSiOners.
FIRST DAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST.

Road petition of Peter Lebeau and Others
son and Z. Sales appointed viewers.
&. II. Waterman and others. rs road
viewers. on petition Of ID. a. kugen and
others. made report. Geo. 5. Lewis filed
an account for damages. and the viewers
were appointed us Commissioners to assess
said damages.
/ f. ID. Ferguson and others. viewers APP
pointed on highway. petilone'l by Z. Sales
and others. m:.de report which WAS accept
Ell. and road ordered established as pray ed
for.
Ordered that the petition Of z. Sales and
others. to discontinue certain highway,
be received. and the road discontinued as
prayed tor.
Brigham Reed and others reported mr.
fivoribly on petition of Briggs. Hubbard.
tain highway. Report received, and
peti. IN prayed for denied
Petition of j. II. GIllOp and others. for
the establishment of new school district.
with the approval OF the Superintendent Of
Public instruction endorsed thereon. re-
ceiyed. and ordered that the prayer be
granted in accordance with the terms of
said petition.
Sundry accounts allowed.
SECOND DAY. SEPTEMBER IND.
Road petition of q. l.. Proffitt and 9TH
ers. received, and Alex Weaver. Henry
Redding and Andy COwan appointed view
ers.
Sundry accounts allowed.
THIRD DAY. SEPTEMBER 3RD.
James ID. McCamah made second q,lar-
ierly settlement OF County and Territorial
revenue.
FOURTH DAY. SEPTEMBER 4rH.
Proposals for site tor tie court house
and Jail of Gallatin county were received
from the following persons: w. II. Tracy.
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Sandwiches.


Day lahurers and mechanics are in de-
mand in Bozeman.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

The Bozeman Geyser party returned
from their National Park trip this week.
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80 American Watches" at MARSTON,S.

+. Z. Hemen is the agent for Dickey
Fannirg Mills. and will canvass this conn-
~ shortly and take orders fer the ma
c'iines.
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TO TAX PfYERs.

You are hereby notified the Boani of County
Commi i,nrrs, of Gsllain County, Will meet
a, !, ,arl of Equalization on MONDAY. Sep
TENDER ljih 4. ID. Is y, when and where all
persons feeling themselves aggreived will be
heart, or failing 10 appear will be barred.
BY order of the Il Jard.
4. At ATTEsT-S.W LANGHORNE, Clerk
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

One item was easy to get hold of yesfer-
day morning. Say. it's showing; put
that in the paper"
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

Bef re buying, look At Jockeys Top Buggy
Tongue, Neck Yoke, Shafts. &C Chan.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

The publishers OF the AvANT COURIER
have purchased from Nelson Story and w.
II. Tracy ~ by $50 feet of ground OIL the
corner of Main and Tracy streets. upon
which they have commenced the erection
OF II fire proof brick building part OF
which when completed will be used for a
printing Office.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

Over 5000 feet OF Picture Mouldings just re-
ceiyed at ! II T\yInR,S
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

FIELD CLASSES AT MARsTON,.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

Pebble Spectacle, at MARSTON,S.
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B. Dexter has purchased the three lots OF
gronn between Col. Mays residence and
the NJ. 4. Church. on Central avenue. and
will commence Immediately to buil,l him.
self residence thereon. The three lots
are 80 feet front aud 100 feet deep. Con-
sit!eratOn $3.50.
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FOURTH DAY. SEPTEMBER 4rH.

FOURTH DAY. SEPTEMBER 4rH.
Proposals for a site tor tie court house
and Jail OF Gallatin county were received
from the following persons: w. II. Tracy.
VIM. w. Anderson. Babcock & Davis. w.
F. Davis. +. A. Rouse. 2. and W. j. Beall.
Sunalry accounts allowed
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

Montana" in sending this weeks letter
from Helena. says: Il am shocked to Ste
that | have omitted to say anything about
the weather this week for the first time in
many months. | hope you and the Coz
RIER readers will survive the omission"
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

Two Balm Wagons. light Spring Wag-
on. Horse Blankets. Bed Blankets. ed
less Grain Sacks, four dozen Children s
and Misses Chairs. 10 arrive soon, En-
cesor Mattresses.
For sale ut The Blue Front"
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-09-11

Gen. J. S. Brisbin will depart from Mon
tana shortly. on leave Of absence. and Of
fers tor sale his entire household furniture
of every description. which is very large
and complete; also one double set and
two single sets harness. carriage. pI'aeton
and sleigh. Can Ge seen ut the residence,
Fort Ellis
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY!

Transportation for ~, 900 ou IDS grain, from
Gailatin Valley to Utah and Norhern ernIln a. ,
Plea ant alley.
Enquire of WHITE CALFEE or FRANK
HARPER.
NJ r Sent 10 l9-Q A2A
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X. +. MAY.
Lately removed next door to Mr.. BIZ
sinski. 424t
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Nelson Story recently harvested and
threshed on his ranch. just north OF town.
one thousand blisiltl OF excellent winter
wheat. The crop was wholly ''volnn-
teer' one, requiring neither blowing. SOW
ing nor irrigation and involving no ex-
pense save that Of harvesting and threslr-