The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-09-05
TOWN TALK.

The sidewalk ordinance has been gen.
orally observed, and the city authorities
are now busy doing their part in putting
in cross-walks. When the rainy season
arrives, we will reap the full benefit Of
these much needed improvements.
Mr.. Smith, the gentlemaaly assessor is
nearly through his arduous duties. This
is the first time in the history of Boze-
man that taxes have been assessed
against property as it is described on
recorded plats. Heretofore it was lump
ed, and assessed against the owner.
This new departure is a move in the
right direction and will greatly increase
our tax revenue.
Straws show the way the wind blows,
and the fact that over hundred harv-
esters have been sold this season from
Bozemau, shows the increased acreage OF
the Gallatin valley,
Mr.. Gilchrst the affable assistant
county recorder, says the records show
more transfers for this season of the year
than ever before.
It seems there has been genuine case
of claim jumping within our corporate
limits. The fact becoming known that
there was difference of So feet between
the surveys of Mr.. Dilworth and Perry, a
gentleman with more enterprise than
judgment, thought this an excellent
chance to get claim" He accordingly
built house and began to fence his
lately acquired lot. Now he finds, that
the errer iA survey will not give him the
property, as Rouse and Meadow have
government patents for the disputed
tract.
There has been some talk about Boze-
man having lost her grip on the Yellow
stone trade. Inquiry made at A. Lamme
& Co.'S, Sebree, Ferris & Whites, hewitt
Bros, Gen. Wilson's, w. H. Tracy's and
| others dispelled this idea. All of these
firms are making heavy sales in that
section-and in many instances report
! an increase over last years business.
S. Deutsch has completed his map OF
| the Gailatia valley, and forwarded it fol
| lithographing. 1t is a masterpiece Of
| draughtsmanship. It will contain the
much needed information as to the exact
| whereabouts of every farmer in the val.
ley. Each quarter section will bear the
the name of its owner.
Mrs. John C. Hennesay, formerly
matron in Guys hospital, London, Eng
land,-alld more recently resident and
popular nurse in our own city, has gone
into new enterprise that cannot be toe
highly commended. 1t is the establish
ment of a private hospital, on south Boze
man. street. A large, airy building con
tanning twenty rooms will be immediate
ly erected, and will be ready for Occur
pancy by November LIST. The hospita
will he conducted on the most approved
sanitary principles-and especial atten
ton will be given to all kinds of contag
ious diseases. A corps Of skilful nurses
will be employed, and every comfort II
the way of tempting food and pleasant
surroundings will be provided.
Mathews Hot Springs are having I
very large patronage this season. TIT
register showed 133 arrivals last week
and yet Jerry says, "he was not cut GU
for landlord"
Three hundred and thirty-six guest
compose the Willard party. None o
them will be at any personal expense
while the guests of the President of tn
Northern Pacific.
Geo. Comfort, NJ. E. Pastor of Living
ston, is here again, and work is resumed
upon the new NJ. E. Church. He intend
to rush it up to an enclosure as soon a