Delta chief., 1885-07-22
VOLUME III.
Notes on North Fork.

To the EiitDr oil THE CHIEF.
On Wednesday, July -, the writer took
passage on the popular hack line run by Mr..
Reich, bonnd for HotchkIss, where he met
freud, who escorted him up Leroux creek
about ten miles, and fue ride it was. But
anxious friends are doubtless asking what
should drive me to the fastnesses OF a noun
tain retreat? I? The sheriff was not after me,
nor was il TO hunt for a lost bear, but 10 join
in one two hearts that beat in unison.
Our destination was the residence of Mr.
G. W. Miller, a thrifty ranchman and stock
raiser Thursday morning was set for the
nuptials; brdye men and fair maidens came
from far and near to witness the ceremony,
even the jolly face Of that prince OF good
fellows. Judge NcDougal was there to give
pleasure TO the occasion, for he seems really
to be growing younger as the wears go by,
aud | was proud to know that his many
friends we're urging his nomination for ns.
SCISSOR. But | have digress,d somewhat, aud
will make my story short by saying that Mr..
George II. Dukc and Miss Geriie VI. Miller
were united in the bonds Of holy wedlock,
after which came the congratutions Of their
lFtfANHs ~ NAH hAAA'AhN - w ''N''
Enos Hoichkiss bca, all the boys in securing
the first kiss from the bride. Its cold day
when they beat Uncle Enos.
The shades of night had fallen and We felt
At peace with all mankind, but a. we were
making ready to retire To our couches for rest
and sleep, without a momenrs warning there
broke upon our ears n mixture Of the most
a,.l tYvf Ia s4uub.. shppfinss veil
ing. etc, more terrible than the Furic- Of
orrues. Ny first thought was that the utes
were upon u.s. but suffering no bodily vio-
lenrs fear gave way to kindly assurance, for
soon learned they were only jolly com
pany 81 ncghbor's bays who we're GU, for
liule sport Ia the way Of chhrivari, and
they only wanted our ucv.made benedict to
treat them, which he did. | hope he gave
them nothing more than cake.
our whole .iay with MIR. Miller's family
aud friends was most pleasant one. and
their unbounded hospitality shown me will
alway. he Rrccu spot in my memory.
Saturday We returned by way of Mr..
Hotrhkiss. and to add spice and life to the
ten mile horseback ride, We ran a race with
the lair duchess OF North Fork, who Is, by
the way. a superb hor,ewomap. She may
tell the result Of the race.
While on this dying trip We were greatly
Interested in all We saW Ia this"garien spn"
Of the Reservation. Roger. mesa, where
hut few months aVp no; house stood, now
fairly blossoms a. rose. We saw twenty
Eve acre. Of timothy on Mr. llo;chkiss' ranch
that cannot bc beaten anywhere, corn almost
over my head, oats nnd rye fine ~ could
he desired apple trees thrifty aud crabs bear.
ing. We ate tn our satisfaction Of his cur.
rants. raspberries aud g"osebcrries. His
grapes hung in thick clusters, and Mrs.
Hotchkiss' great, lazy, yellow legged chick
Gus stalked unconccrno,lly about Us, making
ous very mouth to water for their juicy
thighs. We were sorry We could not visit
the people higher up the county, but were in.
formed Of their good crops and generally ia.
vorablo outlook for the future. We propose
ere long to take y trip on the upper North
Fork and surrounding country, AMI become
better acquainted with that generous people.
Respectfully, l.. &. Alley.