The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-07-01
DEER LODGE.
Damage by the Recent HEAVY
Storms in the Valley.
SCHOOL ExERCTsEs
haces for the Fourth---Thinrs Per.
sonal and Impersonal in the
Camp.
Special Correspondence Of rHE Misrs.

DEEh LODGE, u n 27, 1885.
since my last, lightning has been cutting
more more capers in the valley. During a
furious little storm the other afternoon a
oolt was hurled through the new (but in
completely school house. Shattering a cou-
pie OF window frames and knocking down
lew fragments of brick was the res,It; of
the damage dom 1t will be remembered
That some time ago this building withstood
a heavy shock from lightning (bugs) from
below and now it is demonstrated beyond
the pe~radventure OF a doubt that it is fully
able to stand off the electrical shocks from
above. Hence it is to be hoped that an
extra effort will be put forth to complete
the structure and place it in good running
order.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
The annual commencement exercises at
81. Mary . Academy, last Wednesday even
Ing, was another of those pleasing events of
the kind which have recently taken place in
Deer Lodge. This institution of learning en-
Joys more than a local reputation for merit,
being p~atronized from all parts of the coun-
try. The salubrious climate, beautiful and
healthy locality, and excellent corps OF
teachers gives it advantages unequalled by
any other school OF the kind in the Terrific
ry. Your correspondent would be glad t6
comment upon the programme in detail,
but it would require too much space. The
exercises were closed by an address from
the Hon. X. G. Humber, unworthy County
Treasurer. MIR. Humber is a good talker,
and his remarks were well received. Father
Dolls OF Butte was over, and enjoyed the
occasion to the fullest extent. OF course
Father De Byckere and the good sisters OF
the Academy were in the happiest mood.
The large number Of spectators present
gave evidence of their appreciation at every
stage OF the proceedings. The Academy is
voted a grand success.
A e
The funeral of j. w. Jones, who come to
his death by a stroke of lightning, mention
of which has been made in your columns,
was with one exception perhaps, the larg-
est that was ever witnessed in this county.
Mr.. Jones was an estimable citizen, such
an one as the community can ill-afford to
spare.
MINsTRELs.
Barlow & Wilson's minstrel troupe per-
formed here last night to one OF the largest
audiences ever assembled in the theater at
Dear Lodge. 1t is said to be one OF the
best shows that ever showed here. The
people of Butte will be treated to g. first
CldtSS CdtU HCAU WCCh Hull VIC 1III CoIll.
pany. The chief editor of the MINER will
! please make no 'fuss" about the apparent
"tawtoligy" in the foregoing paragraph.
Take what is said for granted n grant
the troupe a good turnout.
4TH OF JULY.
Great preparations are being made for
the 18th OF July races. Fine horses are in
training and no doubt but there will be a
large outflow of people. There will be no
| other kind OF amusement on hat day that
your correspondent is aware Of.
e.
Deer Lodge can now boast of having q
veterinary surgeon-a real graduate-in
the person of Herbert Holloway. He comes
among us highly recommended by R. w.
Finlay, veterinary editor OF the Spirit OF
the Times and president of the New York
| State Veterinary Medical Association. He
thoroughly versed in all the diseases ami
NAL flesh is heir to, w bespeak for him a
| liberal patronage from the many horse men
of the valley.
| ranging to take charge of the United States
| Marshal's office on July LIST. On the 3Oth
of this month Marshal Botkin will be in
Deer Lodge to turn over the United States
| Penitentiary. Messrs. Tom McTague and
II. IL. f1eFeIOrU ACCOM- pdHlcu I'LL w LIZ
ena, but have returned.
Mrs. Mountjoy OF Missouri, daughter OF
our fellow citizen, Ed Irvine, is o visiting
her parents. She has been absent several
years. Joy reigns in the household.
Judge Wathen Smith of Garrison was in
town yesterday looking well and hearty.
Mr.. Hayt, a merchant at Race Track, il
Illuminated our streets yesterday with his
beaming countenance. He said Pat Cotter
missed his fine 'purp'' just after Joe Bush
departed from Race Track the other day
An undue insinuation.
Hon. j.. C. Robinson returned from Mis-
soula yesterday, where he had been in at
tendance upon the court now in session
there.
Hon. Thomas ]. Wapton spent a day
with us this week on his return from Mis-
soule to Butte.
J.. f. Van Gundy returned from Butte this
week, where he has been looking after his
business at that place. He is now arranging
to- double his brewing capacity: What
the matter with Deer Lodge beer?
.JOE IRISH.