The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-12-18
LOCAL BREvITIES.

Christmas week from to-day.
Look out for the glove contest
| Don't miss the Christmas Bali. S5S 1t
This Is good weather, but what about ice
Clam Chowder tonight at Robby Gray's.
858-1t
The Postoffice store has an elegant line OF
Christmas Books, Cards and Calendars.
oysters-three days from shell water-at
Ivy Leaf. s5s-1t
There is only FIVE or six inches of snow In
the mountains, and the valleys are clear.
French and German Bread for sale at the
Ivy Leaf. 85S-lt
Try Spanish Roast of Oysters at the Oys.
ter Parlors. 85s-1t
Holiday Goods, In endless variety, at Deer
Lodge Drug Co. s5S
The "Ivy Leaf" Is the restaurant par en-
ceiience of Montana, and Bobby Gray Is the
boss.
The Ball a. the Windsor Hotel, Drum
mond, Christmas night, will be an enjoy
able one.
Come and see our Holiday Goods. We
take pleasure in showing them.
1853 DEER LODGE DRUG Co.
Get your Christmas trees in. A slight
snow may deprive the children of much
pleasure.
Go and enjoy yourselves at the rink Christ
mas night, stripping the light fantastic"
S581t
The thermometer did drop TO 81 below a
few days ago, but it only remained there q
few hours.
The Skating Pavilion will be lined and
thoroughly warm and comfortable on Christ
mas night. Don't fail to 60. S5S 1t
Our Holiday Goods are 100 numerous to
mention. Come and see them-at Deer
Lodge Drug Co. 858
A Polo Club has been ORGY nized In Deer
Lodge, and expect to have gay times at the
Rink this winter.
Bobby" Gray will serve one of his cele-
brated suppers in the Rink on the evening
Of the Christmas Ball. 85S 1t
1t does not look as though the "Mikado"
company would stop here. The bills "com-
ing" were delusion.
Subscriptions taken for all American pub.
locations at publishers prices, at the Post
office. S4-tf
The photographers are finishing, prepare
tory to leaving. Parties wishing work call
as late as Dec. 9th.
The frame work of the roof is being put on
the penitentiary wing, and it will probably
be rooted within week.
Aside from the child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Quinlan that died, there are six other
children sick in the family, five at least of
diphtheria
We have some of Fairchild's Gold Pens,
and many little novelties of his manufacture,
that will make elegant Xmas presents.
858 DEER LODGE DRUG Co.
All persons having books belonging to the
old Deer Lodge Library Association are re-
quested to return them at once to the w. C.
T. q. Association.
The rink will be open for skating hereafter
on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sat
urday evenings Admission free; Skates %
cents. 8581t
We acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of
invitation to the First Annual Ball of Wash
ington Camp No. l, P. o. S. A, at Butte, on
Christmas evening next
The shortest days and the longest nights
of the year next week.
"Wben the days begin to lengthen,
Then the cold begins to strengthen"
We would respectfully invite you to call
and inspect our stock of Xmas goods. We
think we can sell you nice present for
your friend cheaper than ever before.
85S DEER LODGE DRUG Co.
The new court honse offices are being fin
ished up In two weeks the records will be
removed to the vaults in them, and be Sc
cure. There has never been county money
more wisely expended than in this building.
Miss Ida Hitchcock gave another excellent
recitation at the Christian Church last Satur
day evening. The programme was entirely
different from that at the College entertain
ment, and again demonstrated the lady's YER
satile talents.
Considerable dissatisfaction exists in Ana
conda in regard to the administration of the
postefice by Mr.. Ryan. 1t requires quick,
intelligent man, of good executive ability, to
handle the mails at that office, and Mr. Ryan
does not seem to possess the requisite quail
fcations.
Nothing particularly new has developed
since last issue concerning the Northern Pa
cifc extension to Butte. 1t Is sufficient to
say that it now appears unquestionable the
N p. Co. will, within the next few months,
be running trains to Butte. 1t is our impress
sion that the U. & n. track from Garrison to
Butte will be purchased, the road made
standard gauge, and the two roads "pooled,"
as relates to this branch.
President Mcmillan, assisted by his able
corps of instructors, entertained large num-
Der of visitors at the College Of Montana last
Friday evening. Music and Rotations alter
mated after "Mrs. Leo Hunter" had received
the Dickens guests, and the hours were very
pleasantly passed. A large number Of Wis
itors from abroad looked over the Dormitory
building as now admirably equipped, and
several expressed the purpose of hereafter
sending their advanced pupils to what Ii
doubtless the finest educational institution