The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-01-23
TERRITORIAL.
MADISON COUNTY.
From the Madisonian.


Fresh oysters are now $l.00 per can.
1t is reported that Hugh F. Galen of the
Bozeman stage line, lost nearly LOGO head
Of sheep. duiing the recent cold spell, by
freezing and smothering. -a
A rumor, which we hope is unfouuded, is
circulated that Amcde Bessette. of Ban
nack, lost his entire band Of 5000 sheep in
the late storms. We trust that Amede's
good fortune has stood him in better stead.
Last week the well-known pacing. horse,
+" Shavey," belonging to the Raymond
Bros, met with an accident by whicn his
leg was broken just below the pastern
Joint. The horse is very valuable one
and efforts will be made to save him by
encasing his leg in plaster of paris mould
for a time.
GALLATIN COUNTY.
From the Courier,
The Commissioners of Gallatin county
advertise for proposals for building new
court house and Jail.
Private John Cramer, | Company, Fifth |
Infantry, was killed at Fort Ksogh few |
days ago by a runaway accident.
J. ii. Alyesworth was over on business
Yesterday. He reports that -four is selling |
at So per hundred in Chico. Transporta-
ton from here to the Yellowstone is scarce
on account Of the bad condition of the
roads.
There is lack Of unanimity in Bozeman
as to the location of the new court house.
1t is almost an impossibility that there
should be perfect harmony in such matters.
but public spirit should induce concession,
consideration and agreement.
MEAGHER COUNTY.
From the Husbandman.
There have been number of applicants
the past week for the purchase of sheep.
| Who wants to sell?
4 gentleman by the name Of Thompson.
an old-timer of Confederate, died at Har-
mon Raney's ranch, Missouri valley, from
an attack of epilepsy, short time since.
The Meagher county tax levy this year is
IA mills.
| White Sulphur Springs wants hard
ware merchant, saddler and shoemaker.
LEWIS & CLARKE COUNTY.
From the Independent
Mr. w. W. Wickes heads subscr. ption
of $3.50 with which an edition OF Mr.. Il. l..
Whites Montans letters to the New York
Tribune are to be published in pamphlet
form.
Peter Coffey of Jefferson Gulch, Deer
Lodge county, has disappeared.
A 40stamp mill is to be purchased from
Frazer, Chalmers 6 Co. for the Bonanza
Chief mine.
Mr.. j. AL. Sawtelle started for home from
Chicago yesterday morning and brings with
him Miss Henrietta Irving leading lady !;
Mrs. Salisbury, who plays in parts of old
women and Miss Eta Salisbury, "a singing
soubrette-all engaged to appear for sea-
son at Mr.. Sawtelle's Theatre in this city.
From the Herald.
From letter received by gentleman Of
Helena we learn that Mr.. j. P. McElrath,
editor of the Yellowstone Journal of Miles
City, is contemplating visit to Helena.
Parlor skating has been instituted at Odd
Fellows Hall.
j. Al. Sawtelle and party are expected to
,each Helena Thursday evening.
For the better accommodation of Judge
Conger. when he shall arrive in the Terri.
tory, the Justices Of the Supreme Court
appointed the spring term of the court at
Radcrsbarg to be held on the third Tues
day of February, and the term at Virginia
r City to be held on the second TUESDAY in
April.
SOUTHERN DEER LODGE COUNTY.
From the Miner.
1t is rumored that Judge A. j. DAVIS is
, to be married within few months.
Measures are being taken to defeat the
'Smoke House application for patent.
The engine house which has been almost
! blown down by the recent wind storms was
/, repaired. The engine will therefore be
preserved SO that in case of fire 1t could be
hauled out Of town without delay.
There are. at the lowest calculation, 80
faro banks in Butte, well patronized and
: prospecting. ...-.
Mas. II. T. Brown leaves Butte this
} morning for a visit to Hcksville, OHIO. .
II has been decided to hold the county
teachers meeting IN Butte on Monday,
March 18th. At the evening sessions, lee.
lures will be delivered by various promi
nent gentlemen who ale interested in the
cause of education.
BEAvERHEAD COUNTY.
From the Atlantis
A plot ID rob Messrs Hamilton and Shep
herd, on their way to Bannack two week.
, ago, has been unearthed. Fortunately FOL
the gentlemen named the plotters failed tt
put their designs into execution. .....
Our schools opened last Wednesday with
: Miss Robertson az principal and Miss
Haitzel AZ assistant.
On Friday night Mr.. II. F. Brown, prin
, cipal machinist for the Hecla CO., at tbei
works, in passing near the water whes
|, got caught by the shaft. Realizing hi
I danger Mr.. Brown grabbed hold of pos
and held on while all clothing was tori
from him. Fortunately he was not seri
I ousiy Injured, few bruises about the heat
being all the damage. Mr.. Brown, it will
r be remembered, had narrow escape from
death about this time year ago by SNOW
, slide. s
. CHoTEAU COUNTY.
> From the Benton Record.
The skating carnival has commenced.
, The late Chinook winds have planned tn
0 rough ice on the river, leaving a smooth
surface, greatly TO the delight of skaters.
The Indian who murdered Graybnrn,
/ member Of ito Mounted Police, at For
r Walsh few months ago, is still at large
4 having escaped the vigilance of the Mount
! ed Police. We understand that Sheriff
Hesley and Talbert have informatio
! which may lead to his arrest. II the Ca
Q madam authorities will take the prepe