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Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
The Sun River Stampede.

Ed Lewis, one Of ye Oldest Of Montana's
pioneers, was in town from his ranch near
the Mission, and called at this office one
day last week, and In conversation the
Sun River stampede Of '05 was spoken of
At that time Mr.. Lewis was living near
where Mart Mitchell resides, in Prickly
Pear canyon. lie says the stampede was
inauguratcd by John Mcclellan, MI old
time miner and prospector, who came to
Sun River in the fall Of 'G5 and after re-
naming short time, concluded to winter
here, and with that end in view went to
Helena to purchase supplies. While there
he was approached by few of his nc.
qunintanccs, and in answer TO their in
quirics. stated that he had good enough
thing down at Sun River.
That was sufficient to set the ball roll.
ing, as it was supposed that Mcclellan
had "struck II rich" when In fact ii had
never occurred to him that what he had
said conveyed anything more to his hear
ers than that he would be comfortably
situated at Sun River during the winter.
Not for moment did he imagine that the
few words he had spoken would precipi.
tate one Of the most i'll timed and nnwar.
rantcd stampedes ever inauguratcd in the
history of the Territory, one which caus.
ed more misery and suffering than can
well be imagined But nevertheless IT did.
The infection spread rapidly, and soon
parties began the weary march of ninety
miles, over the mountains, toward the Sun
River colorado, some never to return,
others to return crippled for life, in their
mad struggle to reach the gold folds.
Some we're well provisioncd and we'll pre-.
pared to encounter the usual low temper
ature of our winters, while others started
without the necessities Of life, and in
their shirt sleeves. 1t would be inpossi.
BILE to portray the sufferings which the
stampeders were called upon to endure
during that memorable winter.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
A Lucky Accident.

One of those lucky accidents If lucky
it may he called--happened to the
Benton coach at Carterville one day last
week. AS is the custom, the driver wrap,
ped the lines around the brake, and got
down from his box to remove some cS,
press from the rear boot, when, without
any warning the horses started forward on
IL dead run. The reader will remember
that the road is only wide enough for one
vehicle, and very crooked, and tho least
mishnp would have plunged the coach
dom into the depths of the river below,
Luckily only one passenger WAS aboard,
a Mr, Murphy, of Benton, who after re-
pcated attempts, succeeded in reaching
the lines and bringing the runaways to II
stand, just on the brow of u steep descent
which, had they plunged down in their
mad career, would have made bad smash
up. No blame can be attached to the
driver, rs it was one of those accidents
which is likely TO Defall the most careful.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
The Montana Horse.

In an Interesting article on the bunch.
grass horse Of Montana, in last weeks
linsbandman, We find tho following:
A band of horses purchased on Sun
River last Summer were driven to Los
Angeles, California, and sold at such Ag-
urcs as 10 warrant repetition Of tho cx-
pertinent. And the comming season, we
not only expect To hear Of our horses find
Ing market in Lo, Angeles but expect
10 hear OF them being sold in Walla Walla,
Portland and san Francisco. They will
keep moving as their reputation spreads
until they are known from one end Of the
continent to the other. With SO encOur-
aging an outlook as this before them, our
horscmcn will make more rapid strides
than ever. Better breeding stock will be
gathered from the States more attention
and importance attached to the breeding
and mark our prediction, the bunch
grass horse will soon stand before the
world as second to none.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
CHESTNUT ITEMS.
CHESTNUT, Mont, Feb. Is, 1885
ROBERT VAUGHN.

CHESTNUT, Mont, Feb. Is, 1885.
Editor Sun RIVER Sun:
This might be strictly called iirst'class
stock country, A. that Is tho principal
business Of the valley. True we have
some large farmers such as Mr.. Flanagan,
Mr.. Perkins, +. s Read, WIN. Allen and
others. These men are laying back on
their oars waiting for spring to como and
then they will commence their annual
pursuit Of holding down first.class sit.
ting. g.down plough---at which Mr.. Read Is
given up to he All expert.
The COW men of this valley have lut In
the winter after their cattle and gathering
in such as need feed. Hessrs. Iodson,
Austin, Wordsworth, Travis and Thorough
man have lived in the saddle all the past
cold weather and they show it by their
hardy, brown faces. They returned few
days ago from trip to the Lakes and
Trout creek basin, where they went to
look after cattle wintcring in that high
altitude. They report, after very care.
ful examination of the condition Of stock,
that they were doing exceedingly well,
They did not see one dead animal during
the six days trip,
Owing to the stockmcn's report, their
loss has not been, up to the present date,
two per cent, and considering the amount
Of hay that each stockuan Las on hand
now, there is good grounds to believe that
they will not lose to exceed five per cent
this winter
G. Fl. Austin, A. tIodson, ]. Travis, c.
l.. johnson, and Capt j, Cadye are feed
ng their steers for spring market. Thcy
haze very desirable lot and are looking
we'll They will make the lIelenaites
heart leap with joy If their butchers are
fortunate enough to purchase them for
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
AUGUSTA AFFAIRS.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 81, 1885.

AUGUSTA, Feb. 81, 1885.
Doc and Wash are erecting very extsn.
sive stables here.
Adams & Go. are building carpenters
shop here.
Pete Farrell and Billy Devins were here
for change Of grub last week.
Lloyd has has purcnassd from Mr.. Fer.
man the running horse "Succsss.' Con.
sideration, tl75.O0.
L. Fortune purchased last week mum.
ber Of fine mares from Thebo h Cox. This
means tue opening overture Of big
horse ranch.
The initial performance Of the Augusta
Ethiopian Sersnaders was success both
financially and dramatically. For music
harmony and enjoyment the ball was the
event Of the season. All were we'll pleas.
ed. Too much commentator cannot DO
bestowed on the admirable supper gotten
up by the urbans managers OF the Angus.
IA House. The spread was pronounced
by connoisseurs TO be the hest yet. Some
Of the boys eat until they were too full
for utterance. No dcad.hcads tried to
force their way into the concert. One
look at the rcgimentals Of the door,kcsp-
er and the no ticketer came down with
the silver cart wheel like thousand
bricks.
We are to have China wash house
here In the near future. 1t is necessity
II We take into consideration the way in
which the dudes are being dunncd for the
mighty dollar, II anyone has to wash for
nothing let it be 4 Chinaman. -.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
their home consumption.

their home consumption.
Things arc jogging along about the
samo at Ulidia, under the careful manage.
ment Of Thomas L. Gorha,n, who Is ever
glad to see yon and make you feel vel.
come at his place Of business. Long may
he live and his shadow never grow less.
Mr.. James L. Perkins has returned from
the capital, where he has been spending a
few days with the law makers. Jim Is IL
good talker, u levcl.headod thinker and
Arstclass business man, which has been
proved to US BY the amount Of this worlds
goods he has gathered about him.
The Right Reverend C. l.. johnson still
lives ON the lower valley and continues In
his ever afRabls way Of caring for the
poor cowboys who may come his way
tired and hungry. They will always find
his iatch.string out May his herd n,ul.
tiply senfold.
Captain Cadge lives in the same old
bend. has fine held fenced In, and spends
his time looking after his herd, with the
assistance OF Dir. Funcheon who does the
range riding for him. The Captain looks
much improved from his recent visit to
old England. May he live to many more
such trips.
H. Schrammeck has completed the
wood work on the new bridge across low.
er Smith river, near Hopkins. II now
awaits tie action Of the road supervisor
~ fill the abutmsnts, when Il will be ready
to receive the travelling public.
Yours In hastc, OLD CORDUROY.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Robert Tingley, Of Benton, while en-
route to Sun River, by last Mondays
coach, had the misfortune to fall from
his seat beside the driver, while between
2SMils Springs and the Leavings. His
injuries, while not serious, are ncverthe.
less painful.
There will he . service At the school
house, Sunday next, for the benefit Of the
young men. Rev. Huntsr will o6iciste.
March the Sth there will be services NJ
Augusta. Saturday evening Rev. Hunter
will lecture. Subject---"Thc Model Wo.
man." Preaching morning and evening
Ia Mauix's hall.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
A Fine Animal

Robert Vaughn weighed his celebrated
black stallion, Great Western, last Thur.
day and he turned the scale at 40 lbs,
This horse trottcd at Helena on the Fair
grounds two year, ago and made Il record
for himself of 2;57i2, which is remark
able time for a horse Of his weight and
size. Great Western is ~, hands high
and is grandson of General Knox, o
Maine. Mr., Vaughn is 10 be consratulat,
ed on the possession of so fine mn animal
He has several colts by this horse which
are perfect beauties aud give promise Of
great speed. They are Of large size and
admirably fitted for coach horses.
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MONTANA WOOL INDUSTRY.
An Interesting Letter to the Wool
journal from Prominent Wool
Grower.

o. G. Cooper. from Chotcau, Montana,
writes us under date of February I'd that
the sheep In his section arc wintering re.
markably we'll, as they were in fac con.
dition when the winter set in. He thinks
the increase will be less than usual on &C.
count Of the cold weather during the
breeding season, bu, says that II moderate
weather continues until spring they will
havca fine crop of wool, and predicts that
In few years Montana will come to the
front with a. fine lot Of wool a. any
other country on the globe.
He says that all that Is lacking Is bc.tY
care Of the sheep In winter, 50 that they
do not get backses and retsrd the growth
Of the wool, and that the time will come
when the sheep will be kept In smaller
hOcks, and when II Is cold In winter they
will be fed.
He believes that with proper feed aud
suitable sheds 70 protect the sheep from
the severe weather that the additional In.
crease Of lsmbs would be from IS to 20
per cent, and also an increase of at least
10 per cent In the quantity Of wool. Then
the value Of the wool would he also much
increased, for a full, deep.grown, strong,
healthy staple always commands The high.
est prices, and this class OF wool is usual.
ly more sought after.
Mr.. Cooper has n flock Of $4,000 head,
and he thinks, with few sheds and Judi.
cious feeding, that he would realize fully
$500 more from his flock the present
season.
There is but little wool grown In this
country that is moro desirable for a Ger.
tain class of manufacturers than the best
Montana woods. The wool growers
should continue to improve their fiocks
and breed for the best grades Of wool,
which for some years to come is likely 70
he the fine and fine medium grades Of
sheep, full grown, long staple wool.
Montana possesses many natural ad.
vantages for wool growing, and with wise
and iudicious management the prospects
are very tlattcring for ranking among the
fret in this, one of the most important In.
dustries OF this country. Chicago Wool
Journal
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
Con Murphy.

1t may possibly be matter OF news to
many OF our readers to know that Con
Murphy, who was decently kicked into
the groat hereafter by q committee of
Helena citizens few weeks ago was in
the fall of '76 in the employ Of John j.
Ellis Of this place, in the wood drive to
Fort Shaw. lie is described by his nc.
quaintances, at that time, to be very mo-
rose, hardly ever holding any converse
tion with his companions except when
addressed directly, and then he would not
look uD,
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
A. u. II. w. Ball.

The ball given in Murray hall last Tues.
day evening BY the Ancient Order of Uni.
ted Workmen, WAS success in every par.
ticular, and one Of the mos: enjoyable
and pleasant gatherings of the season.
The boys deserve great credit for their
mastery management Of the affair. The
supper was furnished at the Largent
House, and WAS oil that the most exscting
epicureup could desire.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Pete Farrell, VIM. Devine, DR.. w. A.
Allen and Joe Hilderbrand attended the
minstrel entertainment at Augusta, last
Friday evening. They say they had Il
good time.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Last Friday one Of those bnlmy, soul.
inspiring chinooks waited down upon us,
changing the temperature some 45e, hut
carelcssly woman yentured on the street
In n straw head gear, whereupon the chi.
nook took exceptions to having the season
crowded, and in retaliation, got its back
up and turned itself into bowling, soul.
dcspairing blizzard
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Mr. John 7. Athey, the gcntlemanly
agent Of the Montana National Bank in
this place, says their business shows
tendency to revive from the lethargy In
In which 1t has been cnsconced during the
past few months.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Lieut.. Townsend was in town this week.
Mr.. Townsend hos some valuable mining
property in the Sand Coulee country
which he is developing.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
Pnnils enrollol 20. bovu 1e. o;rl.

Pupils enrolled, 80; boys, l6; girls,
10. Number Of days attendance, SCI;
average daily attendance, 25.05.
The visitors during tho month were
as follows: Miss Wicgand, Mr.. Rose,
Mrs. Wyatt, Mrs. Hull, Mrs. Hanks,
Miss Emma Brownson, Airs. Watson,
Mr. Brothers, Mrs, Newman, Mrs.
Dyae, Mrs. Hepler, and Mrs. Roso.
JAS. n. L.RoENT, Teacher.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

B. NJ. Murray and b. A. Robertson are
doing the wood.sawing net for the munifi.
cent sum of one dollar and six bits cord.
They now have four bits to loan out, with
interest and good security, in amounts to
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Kyle Price, VIII" is wintering \ band of
pilgrim sheep on the Marias, below Fort
Conrad. tolls the River Press that lie has
sustained no loss so far this season.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

The bill introduced by Uncle Jesse Tay.
lor, relative to hunting within an enclOs
ure, 10 good one and will undoubtedly
pass.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

In this issue appears the al OF the Maud
s. stable, which Is now under the man.
sgcmcnt Of Messrs. Bsrkenbuel u Quail.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Colonel Moalc, stationed at Fort Shaw,
started for the Arkansas Hot Springs last
Saturday, with view of regaining his
impaired health. The best wishes of M
merous friend go with him.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Our horsemens attention is directed to
an open letter in another column from
Robert Vaughn, who is authority on any
subject relative to horse flesh. The letter
is well worth a pcrusal.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Rev.. J. NJ. Largent, of this place, start.
cd for Helena Friday evening TO attend
the dedication of tho Christian church In
that place Sunday.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

We wish you to notice. J. II. Mcknight
b Co.'S nd In another column this week.
This firm merits the largo trade they en-.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Among those from distance who we're
In attendance at the ball last Tuesday
evening We noticed Messrs The. Gibson,
Wren and Blankcnbaker. Of Great Falls !;
Will X. Flowerrce, Helena; Jas. Strong
and wife, Augusta; J. P. Dyas and Henry
Kelly, Ulidia; Alex. Lux, Fort Shaw, and
several others whose names we did not
learn.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
Eggs for Hatching.

Eggs for Matching from very choice and
select Plymouth Rock fowls. Young
fowls for sale in the fail. Apply to
hrs. j. b. NEWMAN, Sun River.
fcI0R ~
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

We would call our readers attention to
+" saloon and restaurant, just opened by
Wm. Flynn, recognized as one Of the
best caterers in the Territory. We bc.
speak for him a fair share of the public
patronage, which without doubt he will
enjoy. The bar will be presided over by
the old.time barkceper, Tom Christie,
who Is too well known TO need any lauda.
tions from us.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

James Austin raised twenty.six bushels
Of apples on his ranch In Chestnut last
fall, which lie divided around among his
neigbbOrs.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

The firm of Field d Humphrey, Sand
Coulec llorscmen, has been dissolved. Mr.
Field will continue the business under
the firm name of Field Il Go. See notice
of dissolution in another column.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Julius IIirshbcrg, Onr clothicr and fur.
nislier, would respectfully call your atten.
tion to his nd on this page.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
School Report.

Herewith is submitted report Of
Sun River school for the month end
ing February Goth, 1885:
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

The rink affords abundant amusement
for the ladies, who congregate there en-
masse Saturday afternoon.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

j. II. Dunlap and Charley Blackman
were passengers on the Choteau coach
Tuesday morning.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Henry Kelly came over from Ulida &c
attend the A. o. L. w. ball. lie says busi
ness Is dull in that valley.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

II. p. Walker, Superintendent Of the
Montana Cattle company, arrived here last
week. II. P.'s many friends gave him
hearty Welcome.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

In another column will be found an in
tcrcsting letter from II correspondent at
Chestnut. 7 he letter was sent for publ,
cation last week, but arrived too late. 1t
will prove of interest to all our readers.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
Sun RIVER Sun.
Job Printing a Specially.

The nasnrial for ttis department. hes beGn =.
lecttd with great care and We are prepared - -
any tild Of Job WORK with nestns0 aA6 de-
patch. Our typo - ot tho lstest Style sf ieeau.
factlrr. having been ordered directly froO Oe
wall known type foundry Of Maidsr, Iuee Co.,
envelopes. cards. counter checks. recsipo. ~.
- the short.et npttc9 aud at reasonable rates
We respectfully as all business msn - cali ~
sAnifinc our samples. "
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

George Barron, foreman of the Mon.
tana Cattle company, was over from Cho.
tenn this week.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Our Chestnut correspondent says the
loss of cattle will not exceed one per cent
ut this dute.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

L. y. lIastin, of san River. and W. r.
Ralston, of Choteau, arrived this morn.
| ing Press.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Stevenson made the
Sun Office very pleasant call one day this
week.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Hall started on Mon.
days coach IN route for Chicago, where
they will make their future home. Dur.
ing the short time that AIRS. H., has been
a resident Of Sun River she has made
many fast friends who are sorry to have
her leave. d. B. is ono Of the proverbial
old timers, and If lie don't pine for pure
mountain mir of Montana, within the con.
fines of the city Of Chicago, we miss our
guess. ALE samcc, we wish him un.
bounded prosperity and success in tho
business which has called him from US.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26


Mrs. j. VI. Wood, who has been quite
III for the past week, is rapidly conva.
lcscinu.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

We have added nearly one dozen new
names to our subscription list the past
week.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Your attention, Is called to our patrons
who'e ads appear in Il new dress this
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Through the kindness of our esteemed
friend George Warner, tho rustling ex.
press man, We are the recipient of sack
Of the famous flour made by the Echo
mills, in Spokane Falls, W. 7. There
is no one that can possibly appreciate the
gift more than We can, rs 1t will relieve
the monotony of corn meal straight
which has graced our festive board dur.
ing the past winter. Mr.. Warner will
please accept thanks, and remember TINT
bread cast upon the water will he found
in day or two. We guess that's the
thing.l
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Mrs. DR.. j B. Newman has An ad in
this issue, to which your attention 10 di.
rected.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Miss Ida Rcinicke Was the guest Of
Misses Jennie and Katie Glib last week.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Charley Holt, proprietor Of the Johns.
town restaurant, was in town one day this
week.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

Another littlo daughter made happy the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Iii Woods this
week.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26
SUNBEAMS.

SUNBEAMS.
Did you sign the exhibition? II not.
why not?
.---------.------------.
Ed Garrett, Of Chotcau, was in town
last week.
II. d. Blossom returned last Friday
from Helena.
E. d. Hastie was in Benton few days
the past week.
Justices and notary public blanks for
sale vt this Office.
John Donnslly started for his home in
Brooklyn, N. T., last week.
hrs. N. Ile.ly left for Sun River Mon.
day morning.-River Press.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold fair
next month, We understand.
An interesting story will be found ON
the third page Of this Issue.
George Vogt has moved his shoe shop
next door to Julius Hirshberg.
Joseph Largent WAS over from his Mis-.
souri, ranch one day this week.
J.. F. and Mrs. Watson gave dinner
party to few friends last Sunday.
George Warmers express arrived from
Helena, last Monday, heavily loaded.
]. N. Powers, superintendent Helena &
Benton stage line, was in town this week.
Miss Ida Reinicke was the guest Of
Misses Jennie and Katie Glib last week.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

George Warmers express arrived from
Helena last Monday, heavily loaded.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

j. NJ. Powers, superintendent Helena &
Benton stage line, was in town this week.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-02-26

i. F. and Mrs. Watson gave dinner
purity 10 few friends last Sunday.
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