Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1880-01-30
BUFORD NOTES
As Gathered by tsThe iCribune's''
Special Correspondent.

FORT BUFoRD, D. T., Jan. 19-Col. Moore and
DR.. Bell arrived safely on the 4th inst, quite
pleased to reach their destination. Leigh
ton & Jordan's teams are busily engaged filling
the Pennell wood contract here. Capt. Britton
is the wood inspector, required under govern
ment regulations. Gen. Hazen, Dr.. Cramp-
ton and Lieut.. Byrne, on a hunt few days since.
A huge load of game came in on their return to
the post. We have another insane man at
the post. He imagines himself peet and is
constantly composing. 1t is original poetry
without doubt; believe no reason for the un-
fortunate mans present condition is known; his
name is Spawn, member Of Co. l, 9Th Infantry,
and he will probably be sent to Washington to
the asylum. ....... Mr.. Thos. Henderson, long
the sub-agent at Wolf Point agency, leaves here
to-day with stock of goods for that post Mr..
Henderson starts out as an independent trader,
and though this might seem at first sight rather
yenturesOme, it is believed he will succeed.
During his long connection with the agency
above named, he has won the universal respect
and good will Of the Indians at that agency, and
all citizens who have had occasion to visit that
point or reside there testify to his square deal
ing with the red men. Certainly If fair dealing
and straightforward conduct count for anything,
it would seem that this gentleman will secure
fair share OF patronage: 1T is well known
fact that the average Bufordite loves good time,
and it is also well established that he knows
how to secure it. Whether it be "feast of rea-
son. flow Of soul, "tripping the light fantastic,
or by any other Of the various methods in which
man, and wOmankind, too, oft drive dull care
away, it is always safe to predict that tho resi-
dents of tnis charming nook BY the rlverslne,
will be found equal TO the occasion. The COM
mcncement of the new year has already added
it's round of soca5les, etc., to those of past sea.
sons. Among others we note the reunion and
sociable given by the non-commissioned staff of
the 9Th Infantay and associates at BO'Connells
hotel. This was intended to be a genuine So
ciable and in this respect realization far ex-
in having such energetic assistants as Gov. Hoyt
and Doc. Gaylord, whose very presence whether
taken individually or collectively = is highly
suggestive of enjoyment-thisc E taken, not as M
whom many Bismarckers will remember in con-
nection with we'll known spot on your Main
street-now no longer in existence, L allude to
tha: "Opeuing in the Wall'-proyed on excellent
caterer, and mine host, assisted by his amiable
lady, will long be remembered by The the n. G.
l.. for their unwearied efforts to make this hop
came to the front, where, by the way, you gen
orally find it, and dedicated their new quarters
with grand ball. The officers and ladies OF the
garrison were present at the opening ceremonies ONE
proved to be the event OF the season Sergt.
Bowman, as master Of ceremonies, proved per.
fecty auf fait, and When during ths wee sma snia
the fair ones accompanied by an Unconscious
sigh at leaving ''such delightful time. -; Geo
Boyd, who died recently at Fort Assinnaboine
was one ofuhe oldest settlers in this region. ne
has lived somewhat eyentful life and was well
posted as scout and guide he resided at Fort
Pee k a long time and was employed there in the
trading Establishments. More recently he started
a stock rancho above this post, but it proved to
be on the Indian reservation, and he was com
PEELED to move to Tobacco Garden, between
Mathews and Lanning's, where his rancho now
is j. II. Congdon, better known as ''Redstone"
is his partner. Boyd leaves wife in California
REX,