The Bozeman weekly chronicle., 1883-12-25
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We learn that Meadow Bros. have Of
fered their valuable mill property for
sale.
The west bound train arrived this
morning at eight O'Clock, several hours
late.
Mr.. Z. L. Marsh, Hon. w. o. P. Hays
nurse, arrived in Bozeman with the body
this merning.
We learn that the comedy Money
will be presented by the Holland comedy
company tonight instead of the 1.-TWO
Orphans"
The latest enterprise We have heard
talked of in Bozeman; is . quinine fac
tory. For particulars inquire At the
Tivoli beer hall.
Municipal Magistrate Dawes has been
confined to his house this week, hut was
able to appear on the street and absorb
the sunshine Of this beautiful afternoon.
Old Crow, the well-known Crow war
chief is visiting friends in Bozeman.
He says he wants the CHRONICLE sent to
him, as there is dearth of reading mat
ter at the agency.
Yesterday Wifi Nevitt made himself a
birthday present of fine sleigh. By a
lucky turn last evening he made SIS on
his purchase. For full particulars in
quire of him.
The public schools will close this after
noon for holiday vacation. On the
East side another teacher will be added
to the force as there are too many
scholars there now for those in charge.
vogel 4 Jake Spieth were to have
made raid upon the rabbits of Mob Hill
last night. One armed with gun and
the other with a pumpkin. Bets are
even as to who will make the biggest
tally.
Mr.. vanvoort this morning disposed of
his residence property through Rountree
4 Quaw, to Mat Black. Consideration,
$500. 1t was bargain. Mrs. Vanvoort
and son will repair to Old Virginia State
for the winter
,Bozeman offers remarkable induce
ments to syndicate who will put in
water works. It is estimated by persons
who are experienced in such business
that the cost for permanent works, ETC.,
will not cost over $4,000.
The doors of the old Headquarters are
thrown open this morning with the gen.
ial NJ. B. Dutton behind the bar, and like
all sensible people he calls the attention
of the public to the new departure by
advertising in the CHRONICLE.
Chas. ]. Gilbert, of st. Paul, Minn.,
arrived in Bozeman ON this mornings
belated train Mr.. Gilbert is the represen-
tative of a wealthy eastern syndicate who
have authorized him to invest a sum of
money in city and mining property. Mr..
Gilbert is to-day looking over the n. p.
addition to Bozeman, and will remain
here for several days.
From letter written 1t Los Angeles,
California, we learn that Ben Fridley and
mother, l. Strasburger. w. NJ. Casterline
and wife, Mr.. stahl and wife, of Bozeman
are spending the winter there, also o. D.
Garrison and wife, of Billings, who has
purchased property near Mr.. Casterline.
Ben Fridley is in clover, and says that
he has become acquainted with more
girls than he ever saw before.
The proprietors of the Skating Rink
have been entreated to give another
Masquerade Carnival, and have conclud-
ed to devote Saturday evening the 18th,
inst. to that purpose. No Arrangement
will be left undone to make the even
ings sport less enthusiastic than that OF
the previous carnivals. Coming as it
does in the midst Of the holidays, it will
no doubt be largely attended.
Four large fires, within a many
months, not unnaturally excite suspicion
of crooked work in the minds of the peo-
pie Of Rat Portage. The confagration of
Sunday night was the most disastrous of
the series, both as regards the amount of
the loss, which foots up 100000, and the
personal sufferings of the numerous per-
sons who are stripped Of their all, and
rendered homeless in the midst Of m
inclement season.
The body of the late Hon. w. o. P.
Hays arrived this morning from Eureka
Hot Springs, Arkansas, where the deceas-
ed went some months ago. The funeral
will take place on Monday from the M
E. Church, at l p. m. 1t is desired that
all his friends, and he had many of them
throughout Gallatin county, will attend
Notices will be sent to q large number
The last sad rites will be under the au.
spices of Gallatin Lodge A. F. 4 A. N.
of which the deceased was an honorable
member.
Happening in the Mayors Office q
few moments before going to press our
reporter this afternoon, overheard . con.
versation between the Mayor and Attor.
ney Stats, from which he learned that
his Honor had refused to sign warrant
drawn in favor of Mr.. Alden, the street
grading contractor, and that he had also
addressed a long letter, giving his rea
sons to the Board of Aldermen. By ar
ingenious stroke he managed to secure 6
copy of the letter, which will appear to
morrow.
Sam Basinskl informs us that while
his trade is not as large as that Of las
Christmas, it is far beyond his expecta
tions. Other basiness men, dealing il
holiday goods, also report good bust
ness. In letter from Mr.. J. Basinski
who is now in New York, he says tina
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