The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-01-26
FROM BOHEMIAN.
.Corrsspondeaee Hs,s NORM. Rs,t

Lodge Compared.
sCorrespondeace yess North West.
BozKxAE, Jan. IA, Iss3.-The year 1882 was
the most prosperous this place has known
During the spring, summer, and fall pumer-
Gus buildings for business and residence pur-
poses were erected. The aggregate cost of
the buildings put up and improvements made
here during the past twelve months In larger
than has been incurred by any other Montana
town. And the opening Of spring will wit
ness the erection of still other structures
The "boon" Is still with US and will not take
its departure for some months. There Is
demand for business locations, with not
vacant storeroom to be had. Dwelling houses
are scarce, and as a consequence rents are
high. ~
Mp r. TO ARRIVE IN FEBRUARY.
1t is generally understood the railroad will
reach here early In February. It could DO
completed 1t an earlier date, but the North
ern Pacific addition to Bozemau is not yet
placed in the market, and the company Is not
afflicted with myopy to an extent that will
hasten the completion Of the road here until
the 5000 acres Of ground in which they are
interested are surveyed, subdivided and
ready for sale.
HOW THE MERCHANTS VIEW 1T.
The merchants do not look with favor On
the early completion Of the road to Bozemsn.
Their large stocks, on which heavy freights
were paid, are not yet sufficiently reduced,
and they fear competition which by virtue Of
an all-raif route will enable newcomers to
'undersell the men now engaged in business
here. However, their apprehensions would
seem grOundles,. The winter months are not
favorable for building, and there being nc
business locations for rent, it follows their
stocks viii be largely disposed OF before
formidable competition comes.
GALLATIS VALLEY PRODUCTS.
The Gallatin is one Of the most productive
of Montana valleys. Its altitude 10 not IA
yorable to the growing of fruits, but its grain
yield, although bnt comparatively . small
amount Of land is under cultivation, is very
large. During the past fall 7o3, S6l bushels Of
oats, wheat, and barley, representing mar
ket value OF S574 ,2s2, were threshed.
THE TOWN OF BoZHAAN.
Bozeman, IL you are probably aware, is
the county seat, and the most important town
in the co luty. Ii is located near the eastern
end Of the valley and at the narrowest point.
On the north the mountains are about three
miles distant, but the range abruptly slopes
off to the north, and few miles west the val
ley widens out TO twenty miles. A court
house costing between $780, 900 and $50, 900 or
naments the town. A good brick school
house with an efficient corps Of teachers is in
the western part of town. Next summer an
other school building to cost $4,000 will be
built In East Bozeman, and the youth will be
comfortably provided for, so far ~ buildings
20, in the way of education. While men,
tioning these structures, the poor farm, stu
ated one mile west of town, deserves word
1t consists OF 100 acre tract, provided with
ample accommodations for the sick and indi-
gent. The place was purchased little over
q year ago Tor 81 900. To-day it is worth more
than twice the amount paid for it, The sick
will not lack proper attention il they are
cared for Incorporation to the amount paid
for their medication, q contract having been
made witha physician at $3.50 per month.
COMPARISON INSTITUTED.
No question can exist as to which, Boze-
man or Deer Lodge, has the handsomer
location the latter place, in my estimation,
being the most beautiful Of any Montana
town. Bo2eman Is too near the ''snow line"
and the ground Is rarely free from the beauti-
full during the winter. This is not pleasant to
pedestrians, but il Is blessing to the
farmer; enriches the ground and prevents
the crops from being frost-bitten. And tho
situation of the town IL not As pleasing A.
that Of the Valley Village. The ground here
Is fat and while creeks formerly ranthrough
the town, their waters have been diverted
for agricultural purposes. But Bozeman has
a larger population double that of Deer
Lodge-aud the buildings are better and in
greater numbers. So while you lead in the
picturesque. aud will gather unto you the
aesthetics, well catch the masses and be con.
tent.
MISCELLANEOUS MATrERs.
Among other branches Of business there
are three banks kere-Nelson Storys, See
bree, Ferris & Whites, and the Bohemian
National. There are also two Touring mills;
steam planning mill; good coal in unlimited
quantities, and fuel is cheap.
Socially, the people enjoy themselves
There arc three dancing clubs--the Bozeman
social, composed Of the upper shelf, or top
crust, of society-in their mindsl, the Alpha
social club comes next, and the farmers and
mechanics also have q club. Dances are
given every week, and the gathering are
always pleasant.
One Of the great needs Of the town Is q
hall Until one II at the disposal of the pub.
lie We will be dsbarred the privileges Of the
pleasures derived from entertainments
afforded by travelling companies. But we've
big outdoors, and Dan Costello may res,
assured In advance Of a liberal patronage
should he come this way.
A coed hotel is ako sadly needed. There
are two here, bu: neither are what might b
termed nrst-class In all respects-such rs the
McBurney House.
This is, perhaps, . rambling narrative Of
this section, but taking a. entirety, Ia not an
inaccurate description Of the town and il
surroundings, and may prove hot entirely
devoid Of interest to the readers of the NEW
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