The Mineral argus., 1885-12-17
c0rr0Mwooo's NEW HOTEL.


About August 18th the first stone was
laid on the foundation of what was destined
To he the finest hotel bnil,ling in eastern
! Montana. On December 10th it was dedi-
Gated tn the public with a grand ball and
supper. Though not fully completed, il
had reached that point IN which il was not
difficult tn comprehend its many merits
when the finishing touch is applied. As
usual, in such an undertaking remote from
the railroad. there are numerous delays and
disappoin,ments which are almost ilnpos-
siblc To guard against. Had the opening
been postponed two weeks later the hotel
would have presented much more inviting
appearance. However. these objections will
soon he overcome and Cottonwood can
justly boast of the finest hotel in the Judith
BASIN.
The building is of Montana pine lumber.
manufactured at J. &. Walkers mill ON
Beaver creek, the structure resting on solid
masonry. The dimensions IN the clear are
36x50 IT,, two stories high. with hip root;
the dining room is 26x3G, II #. ceiling:
genilemens parlor I2x26 ladies' parlor
l2x26; reception room off from ,nrlor sxiO;
one bedroom lix22; six bedroons averas-
ing ii It. square; kitchen l6x2i IT,, with
cellar same size; bedroom off from kitchen
l1Al6; bedroom off from hall 1ixl6 The
rooms are all hard finished throughout.
presenting neat and substantial appear
alcc--a new innovation for this section OF
Montana, at least as regards hotels.
The ceiling "f dining-room is ornamental
with five centre pieces. made Of plaster of
paris, the main one costing something like
thirty dollars
The ladies' paror is located in the north
end OF bull ling. from which line view
can be obtained of the beautiful valley of
the Cottonwood and the Snowy mountain
range.
The hotel will he handsomely furnished
throughout; every bedroom will contain
the most comfortable couch -lhat of colled
springs and woolen mattress
Mr.. Dewitt, although yet unable to tell
exactly, arproxinates the cost of the hotel
fully equipped, at 5000. The structure is
a credit to Mr.. DeWitt's enterprise and
public spirit. backed by the senior member
of his firm. |, is something we all take
pride in, as it demonstrates the growth,
progress and stability of the great Judith
country.
Mrs. a. l.. Marston is in charge of the
hote, and she will endeavur 10 make it the
most popular stopping place in the Judith
Basin. Her experience and ability is suf-
icient to warrant the prediction at least.
The saloon building is a well built strlic-
ture costing in the neighborhood of 81 300.
Humphrey < Ross have leased the building
and are now ready for business in their
line.
THE PATTY.
Early in the afternoon, carriages and
sleighs could be seen on the benches in /
every direction, making haste to reach their
destination in advance of Others The an /
iiciPaiion of Il large attendance and desire ,
to secure good accommodations for horses
had tendency To bring the people in u, an
early hour. They came from Maiden, /
Lewistown. Philbrook and all over the
.'asiii-soine on hosthack, some IL slcighs,
pthere in wheeled vehicles, tsome got lost)
but they all got there. Before o o'clock the
beauty and gallantry Of village homes, of
jewellers III the wales aid grassy uplands.
were conmingied in one mirthful, happy
ihiong, awaiting only the pleasure of the
oil the lead violin. "Honor
your partners y shouted the caller, and the
ball was opened to continue until O'Clock
next morning. The supper, which was pre-
Jared by Mrs. Marston ard her daughter.
Nellie assisted by Mrs. Putt, Miss Lena
W. dert and Miss Marshall was elegant and
linpie, nearly three hundred pariaking OF
he bountetul repast. Seventy-Cne numbers
we're sold. Had the weather been more
avorabie no doubt the number would have
cached u hundred. The music was good
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