Helena weekly herald., 1880-07-01
HUNTLEY.
Its lmproments---Hotel Ferry and Store.
Discovery Of Coal, Capitol Bluff, Mir
age, Etc.

Since our last visit to Huntley, which wa
about one month ago we noticed quite nun
Der OF changes and improvements. The he
tel at this place, with Hoskins s. McGirl a
proprietors, is first class in every particular
They furnish good meals, good rooms, an
last but not least good beds, so of course ou
longings are satisfied. This place is so wei
known by travellers on this road that it need
no more commentator from US. One othe
feature of this place that is worthy of NOR
than passing notice is the ferry, owned ant
run by Hoskins s. McGirl The ferry il
rather the best one on the river, one advan
tage being that it is always in a running con
dition. This we can hardly say of all cross
| ings on the river. The time required ir
crossing is matter of no moment whateve,
for the boat is light running and safe. The
approaches are always in good condition
for they are never allowed to become impas-
sible. Another feature that makes this an
objective point is that it is the only direct
crossing from Ft. Custer to the north side of
the river, Muscleshell and the Judith Basin.
Pryor Creek, small stream that empties
into'the Yellowstone just below the crossing
has lately been bridged. This stream, not
unlike those that empty into it, is SUBJ
Ject to very sudden rise after heavy rain
storm. This, in addition to the other advan-
tages makes it very desirable crossing.
The new store of Smith s. Hagy is now
open for large trade. They have recently
received by the steamer Bachelor about 60
tons of merchandise from St. Paul, MINI.
Their stock Of goods is first class throughout
and is heing sold st very reasonable figures.
The stock consists Of groceries, canned
goods, dry goods, boots, shoes, clothing,
guns revolvers, ammunition, a fine stock of
stationery, etc.
A discovery of coal has lately been made
about Is miles from Coulson, on Alkali creek
If after active measures have been taken to
develop this bank it should prove to be
vein of any size, it would supply want that
will soon be felt by the settlers in this vicin-
ity. as timber is quite scarce article here
mented upon burn very well, considering
they were taken from the very surface of
the ground, which shows that the principal
element (carbon) had very nearly if not quite
all escaped.
The summer school is now in session near
Coulsen with 16 pupils enrolled. The school
IS in charge Of Miss Lillian, quite recently
from Topeka Kansas.
Erwin Bros, at Canyon Creek, have a
arge store in connection with the post Office
They have lately purchased large stock
If goods from Savage, Nininger & Co., of
Niles City. The boys sometimes entertain
ravelers, so we stop here and are shown |
,reat hospitality.
Capitol Bluff, 30 named from its close re-
to the Capitol building at Wash
ngton D. G. Its location is about five miles
rom the Yellowstone river, near Young's
'oint. On ascending it from the base to the
cry summit one passes regular series of
enches, one following the other in regular
rder. The view up and down the Yellow
lone is very extended from this point. Some
ighty miles to the west and north can be
cen the Crazy mountains, then far to the
outh can be seen the Big Horn range with
leir perpetual snow. We are always glad
, welcome a bright, beautiful sunny day
hen we are travelling alone, for it is then
lat we can see the effect of reflection and
,fraction of the ray of light. AS we ride
ong over the large plains and extensive bot
m lands on bright clear day, we can see
hat appears to us to be large river rising
II in the distance and vending its way
nong the hills until lost from our view be-
nd the mountains Again clear, cool and
,autiful lake will appear to US on some dis
mt plateau in another direction. Adjacent
this we fancy small grove of timber, as
,autifpl, perhaps, as the human eye ever
oked upon. The clearer and brighter the
y the more this phenomena will appear.
uring the oppressive heat of the day that
le must necessarily experience in the month
June makes it very uncomfortable. Hence :
3 long to and would only be too glad to
ach this seemingly beautiful lake and nice,
oil, shady grove, for then we might partake
and enjoy the many comforts that this
very lake and shady grove would yield to
But alas, as we approach the object of
agination it all vanishes and disappears
,m our sight and we are lost in wonder
snt only to be again deceived py the same
enomena appearing further on. All this
tn other great works of nature, help to
,ar away he.monotony of travelling.
GEO. 81. SCOTT.