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Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
Perfecting Titles.

The case Of Joseph Horsky, Jr., ct al. vs.
Eliza Hodge, former executrix, ct al,
which was decided at the recent term of
court, is important in its bearing upon the
city. 1t involves about ten acres of land
in Last Chance gulch, a portion of which
is occupied by Gebauer & Yergy's planning
mill, Horsky's feed and sale stable, and
Stedman's 5 foundry and machine shops, the
entire property being worth perhaps a
quarter of million dollars. A half in
terest in this property formerly belonged
to James Rodda, and at his death, about
thirteen years ago, descended to his heirs.
The interest of the estate in the land was
sold number of years ago to Mr. Joseph
Horsky for few hundred dollars its full
value at that time, but by reason of some
irregularities in the proceedings in the
Probate court the title has ever since the
sale been regarded as defective. AS the
property increased in value the defect be-
came very serious matter and more than
one sale was declared off on account of it.
The suit was brought to cure the defect
and to perfect the title. Upon the matter
being brought to the widow and children
of James Rodda they without exception
hastened to do all in their power to set
matters right, entering their voluntary ap-
pearance in the case and cOnsenting that
decree should be entered at once, thus ex-
hibiting disposition and trait of charac-
ter that cannot be too highly commended.
AS a result the title of the present owners
of this valuable property has been con-
frmed by the decree of the court, and al
ready half interest in one small portion
OF the land has been sold to st. Louis
capitalist for $13,400.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
January Atlantic.

If the contents of the January atlantic
are fair sample of the qualities which
will distinguish this magazine for 1887, its
subscribers may congratulate themselves
for the number opens with the first chap
tiers of delightful novel of English coun-
try life, written by Mrs. Oliphant and
Thomas Bailey Aldrich ia collaboration.
A story by either of these authors always
attracts attention; story by both is a
literary event. Besides this, 'Mr. Marion
Crawford begins serial entitled, Paul
Patoff,' about two Russian brothers in
COnstantiAOple-of which some descrip-
tiOns are given which possess all the vivid
ness that marks the best descriptive pas
sages of "Mr. Isaacs" and Mr.. Philip Gill
bert HamertOn, in his continuation of
papers on French and English" shows
the difference which the puritan influence
has made in the English manners as op-
posed to French. Next comes "Zenas
Smiths Ride to Roxbury." bright little
story with most unexpected termination.
Margaret Vandergrift's "The King who
went out Governing" is quite worthy of
Mr.. Stockton. and the "Physiognomy of
the Days." by E. r. Sill, shows the curious
characteristics of the various days of the
week. Arthur S. Hardy, the author of
"But Woman" has an original paper on
Marginal Notes from the Library of a
Mathematician" Two papers of real
value are written by Agnes Repplier and
George Frederic Parsons. The first is
about "What Children Read To day." the
second, "The Saloon in Society," is upon
the subject of temperance. A discussion
of the political relations of Frederic the
Great and Madame de Pompadour, paper
by Edith M. Thomas, and some brilliant
reviews complete the prose articles. Char
lotte Fiske Bates has striking little
poem called THE Clue" and S. V. Cole
some verses on Athens" and there is also
some good verse by others. The usual
brief notices and clever Contributors
Club complete one of the best magazine
that January will bring.--Hough-
ton, Mifflin & Co., Boston.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
A Pointer.

Should it happen to be decided that the
municipal precincts of Fort Benton cannot
be conveniently reached by the trunk line
of the Manitoba and Montana road, the
suggestion is offered for what it is worth
that some portions of the outlying country
NAV possess prospective value that has
not attached thereto to the present time
Speculative people may not 60 very much
amiss should they look little about and
investigate some of the uplying country
south and not distant from Benton. The
Missouri is not far away from the neighbor-
ing bluffs, and we expect some of these
days to see steam works in operation fore
ing water from the river to a considerable
sized community who will have planted
homes and business houses high above the
sink in which Benton has been built
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
A Train Wreck.

From Mr. C.. w. Cannon, who was a
passenger on the train that was wrecked
last Friday, the HERALD learns the par
ticulars of the accident. heengine struck
broken rail short distance this side of
Mandan and plunged off the track, fol-
lowed by the mail car. The front wheels
of the baggage car jumped the rails but it
and all the passenger coaches remained on
the track. The engine hands and mail
agent fell under the cars but as the snow
was deep sustained no injuries. The latter
was standing in the open door of the mail
car at the time and plunged into the snow
as the car went over. The car rested on
the bank of the ditch beside the track and
the postal clerk mixed himself mp with the
snow in the hollow underneath. Not
knowing what might happen next he did
some lively scrambling through the snow
and crawled back into the car and thence
inte the epen air, without receiving
scratch. A few mail sacks caught fire but
were extinguished with snow before much
damage was effected.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers were
recorded during the past week:
DIV. Fisk to A. j. Fisk interest IN
W! Sc and J of SW ! of Sec %, Up
10, NR3 w; $500.
E. D. Edgerton to A. J. Fisk; / interest
in same tract as above; 81 1,240.
CK. Cole to A. J. Fisk; ] interest in
same tract as above; $500.
c. G. Brown to A. J. Fisk ] interest in
same tract as above $500.
A. J. Fisk to Oscar Bradford and K. II.
Floyd-Jones; the w J of Sc and 5 IN
SW Sec -, TIP 10 n, + 8 west $4,000.
Ed. Hicks to Jas. Peters interest OF
the New Found Out quartz lode claim /;
$3.50.
Jas. German to Margaret LAWN; lot OF
80 feet front on Cutler street and running
back Is feet; $4,000.
A. +. Bunker to S. L. Dyer; lot s, In
block 2, Tieiiens addition; $3.50.
D X. Palmer to j. l.. Perkins; lot Is,
block GIG; Hoback & Cannons addition !;
$500.
Simon L. Dyer to L. C. Harris lots 8, 16
ana Il, in block D, Tietiens addition /;
$500.
Thomas Cruise to VIM. May & Co., lots
ana IN block Z, Marysville 500.
Chas Perry to Edward Howe, / 6 in
"rest ID Grover Cleveland lode; 500.
. jas Maulden to VIM. L. Cox, lots and
N n block b, Maulden's addition S1,707.
N.S. Nestal and wife to Ed l. thinner
nan Hnd = Emma Miller lode and mill site;
saI H' ., Burns to Montana company limit
euh Emma Miller Lode $500.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
Letter From Frank Taylor.

The HERALD has received q letter from
Frank Taylor, whom all old timers will
recollect with no other reminder than the
mention of his name. 1t is dated on
December gath, at HALEY, Idaho, where
Frank is a prosperous mine owner, and
concludes as follows:
81 hoped that I could find time to visit
Montana this year, but the old year is
drawing so near to a close and there are so
many things here to attend to before the
dawning of the new year that will have
to defer my visit for the present. l am
always glad to receive the HERALD, and
note the prosperity of Helena and the Ter
ritory generally.
have always considered myself young
man and have been passing for such in
the West. But short time ago the HER
AID reproduced one Of our old business
cards, of twenty odd years back, with
Others. which read just little like an
cient history. 1 am always glad to learn,
through the HERALD, of the success of old
time friends. and can say, May they all
live long and prosper; and in closing with
the old year, / wish YOU happy and pros
porous new year. Yours truly,
F.TAYLoR.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
StenOgrapherS' Banquet.

Last night, at the Merchants Hotel, the
stenographers and caligraphers of the city
gathered around the festive board to enjoy
sociable time accented by the goods the
gods provide" These were ample and
sumptuous, and the expert sound writers
contrived to do Justice to the tempting
viands, both in the discussion of edibles
and in responding to toasts, proving that
they were as "long' of mouth as they were
short" of hand. The artists present in
cluded nearly all the stenographers and
type writers in the city and comprised the
following gentlemen: Judge j. M. Glenn
ents, Mr. John Bean, Mr.. C. 2. Connolly,
Mr.. c. B. Nolan; Mr. c. F. AIMING Mr.. G..
o. Freeman, Mr.. J. E. Wilson and Mr. L.
Hamburger.
TOasts germane to the occasion we're pre-
posed, pledged and responded to by each
of the participants, and after extracting
from the banquet all the enjoyment possi-
BILE to such an occasion tine merry crew
disbanded with the ties of social and pro-
fessional brotherhood strengthened by the
influences of such happy reunion.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
LOCAL NEWS
vr,m the Daily Herald Of December y:
Christmas in Helena.

The shades of the night before Christmas
deepened upon Montana's capital city
hathed in the atmosphere OF autumn.
her streets and housetops barely covered
with half inch of snow deposited during
several squalls the day previous. Citizens
sought their couches with the conviction
that if this Christmas were not deep
emerald it would certainly be far from a
white one. The kind genius climatic, how
ever, interposed during the night to pre-
vent the suspicion of obesity in our church
ward, and when Christmas morning dawned
the scene had changed. Six or eight inches
of snow had fallen during the night and
the clouds were still evolving masses of
white chrystals, that fell upon the ground,
adding depth to the feathery banks upon
the streets. 1t was from the depths of
mutfiers, in the midst of binding snow
storm and with the temperature 10 de-
gress below zero that passers by had to ex-
change Merry Christmas" and all day
long the storm continued and into the
next night. 1T was a royal Christmas
such a one as you read about, cold, snowy
and Christmas-like; and indoors in Helena
homes the Yule logs sputtered and blazed,
Christmas trees bent their boughs under
heavy loads and dazzled the eyes of be-
holders; turkeys and accompanying delica-
cies formed the ground work of sumptuous
dinners, making children happy, every
body joyful and old folks young again in
seasons merry makings. And while the
ice king held sway our people defied his
rgors in their comfortable homes and en-
ioyed a good, old fashioned Christmas.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
from the Daily Herald Of December %.
House Building.

A publication of unusual interest to
thousands of people of the West and North
west Is ShoppeTs Modern Houses. large
illustrated architectural quarterly, issued
January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and Oc-
tober 1st of each year By the Cooperative
Building Plan Association, 191 Broadway,
New York City. No. 4, the last of the
series of 1886, is as handsome and complete
a number as any special publication of the
kind ever struck from the home or foreign
press. The general contents embrace a
beautiful cOlOred view of a Queen Ann
cottage (fIOnt-piece) fifty-one elegant and
comprehensively sketched designs for mod
ern houses, with plans, descriptions and
costs, from 5000 to $4,000; two designs
for stables and carriage houses; articles
with illustrations on over-mantels, house
painting, landscape gardening, picture
hanging, picture frames, etc. etc. We be-
lieve 1T to be true that no community of
1900 people between the two oceans more
require the assistance and instruction of a
thorough and competent publication like
Shoppelrs, than Helena. Here building is
in its comparative infancy here the rearing
of modern homes just begun. During the
year about to close hundreds of residences
have been erected, and the year now about
to open will probably see double the num-
Der reared throughout the city. To some
purpose many of our citizens have ad-
dressed themselves to the study of archi-
lecture, as dozens and scores of handsomely
designed houses, built within the past few
years show Room remains for still furtherin-
struction and improvement. Hundreds who
are planning with the opening of the sea-
son of 1887 to build are without the neces-
sary information to proceed intelligently
with work of so much importance. To
all such the HERALD recommends the aid
of the valuable publication above named.
The annual subscription is S4, single mum
ber 81. Address Publishers, ShOppell's
Modern Houses, 191 Broadway. New York.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
SIXTEEN YEARS A JUDGE.
Hon. ID. s. Wade ADOnt to Leave the
Bench After Wearing the Ermine
During Four Terms.

The presence of aspirants who desire to
step into the official shoes of Chief Justice
Wade is reminder that the fourth term
of that worthy judge is about to expire.
Mentioning the fact to His Honor this
morning a reporter was informed that Lis
commission would expire on the 2sth of
next February, completing his sixteenth
year as Chief Justice of the Montana
Supreme Court. This answer made the
news gatherer scent an item, and. applying
his interrogatory tactics on the spot, was
rewarded by resume of the Judges official
life in Montana, which covers an eventful
period in the history of new Territory.
Judge Wade was appointed by President
Grant in March, 1871, to succeed Judge
Warren as Chief Justice of Montana, who
had resigned before the expiration of his
term, and was reappOinted successfully in
1875, 1879 and 1883. He is the third Chief
Justice of the Territory, Hosmer being the
first and Warren the second. Since the
commencement of his term Judge Wade
has made remarkable record. He has
not missed term of court since he entered
upon his duties, has held SO terms in this
county, 80 in Jefferson, 80 in Meagher, about
20 in Choteau and several in other parts OF
the Territory, or over 116 in all. At these
various sessions he has sentenced II men
to be hung and sent over 500 to the peni-
tentiary. Yet in view of the fact that such
men only get their deserts he feels no
oualms of conscience over having been the
instrument through which such punish
ment was meted out.
In his travels on official business the
Judge has traversed thousands of miles of
our Territory, using every mode of convey
ance known. Indeed among his pleasant
recollections is pedestrian progress over
many miles of rough road where stage
coaches had to tighten up by turning their
passengers out to walk. Only once in his
long experience was the Judge compelled
to travel with an armed escort, and that
was only a few years ago, when, after being
"held up" by masked men on the Boulder
stage, he was given to understand that
similar attempt to rescue prisoners would
be made while he was going from Towns
end to White Sulphur Springs. He profit
ed by the warning and travelled under
guard, but Was not molested.
This latter incident of itself could fur
nish ground work for an entertaining fic-
ton and coupled with his other expert
ences could be woven into an interesting
volume. The Judge disclaims any inten-
ton of writing a book though the record
of his experiences in Montana wenld be
an acquisition to the archives OF the His
torical Society.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
For Chief Justice.

Harry r. Comfy, Esq, of the Helena Bar,
is ambitious for seat on the Territorial
Bench, and petitions in his clerkly hand
writing are industriously circulating
throughout the Third Judicial District ask
ing the President to appoint him to sue
ceed Chief Justice Wade, whose term ex-
pires within the next sixty days. Mr..
Comfy is the third competitor in the field
against Hon. w. E. Cullen, who has the
advantage of large preponderance of the
legal profession as his supporters for the
position. Harry is understood to rely more
upon the laiety than the lawyers for en-
dorsements. and the petitions, containing
the most fattering testimonials as to his
ability and fitness, are said to be gaining
in SIGNATURES daily.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
Supreme Court.

A call upon Judge Alden, Clerk of the
Supreme Court, elected the information
that the January term Of that body will
convene next Monday the first Monday of
the month. Few transcripts have yet been
filed, but there are indications of a large
amount of business. Court will sit six
weeks. There will be present the full
Bench, Chief Justice Wade and his asso-
ciates, Judges GalbIaith, McLeaIy and
Bach, besides a large number of lawyers
from different parts of the Territory. The
city water case, appealed from Judge
Wades decision, will come up at this term.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
A Quiet w edding.

Among the many festivities of Christ
mas time ore of the most pleasant was the
marriage on Christmas evening of Miss
Dora f. Scott to Mr.. William 3. Hamilton
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Scott,
the brides brother and sister. Rev. G. B.
Allen, Jr. pastor of the Baptist church,
united the pair in his usual happy style,
and the congratulations of the friends were
heartily extended, while an elegant supper
completed the happy occasion. The bride
and groom are well known in Helena, and
a host of friends will wish them Joy.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
Jumpers at Butte.

The day before Christmas, says the Inter
Mountain, a quartz location notice of the
Interior quartz claim, situated one-half a
mile south of the court house, was filed for
record in the County Clerk and Recorders
Office, Charles Colbert, Levi Price, and
Michael Judge being the locators. The
Interior location is in reality relocation
OF the Yellow Jack quartz claim, patented,
and situated south of Park street and east
of Main. 1t was patented two or three
years ago by George Fitschen, Joel A.
Moss, E. M. Bowen, H. D. Hauser, and Mr..
Cummins. Since patenting a portion of
the ground has been Sold The Jumpers,
it is learned, claim irregularity-that the
proper amount of work had not been done
to entitle them to patenting. On the con-
trary, the patentees claim that 81 900 worth
of improvement had been done, although
the law required but $500 worth.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30

Among the Minneapolis items in the
Pioneer Press of recent date is the follow
ing:
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Mr.. Ira Myers, prominent business man
of Great Falls, Mont, and Miss Kate Nc
Gurk, the esteemed soprano of the Church
of the Immaculate Conception. The cere-
mony will be performed on the 27th inst"
Mr. Myers is well known throughout the
Territory, where he has resided a number
of years. He is at present prospering in
the lumber business at Great Falls and
was formerly interested extensively in
stock growing, previous to that having
been connected with Z. G. Maclay & Co.
His host of friends throughout Montana
will wish him JOY on the occasion of his
nuDtialS
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
Election of Officers.

At a regular meeting of Morning Star
Lodge No. >, A F. & A. NJ, December %,
1856, the following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing year:
w. MI. j. Hindson.
S. WIN. Jury.
J. We. w. Craven.
Treas.-T. II. Kleinsohmidt
Secy-H. H. Guthrie.
S. De. o. Railsback.
J. D.-Thos B. Kirkendall.
S. st L. Richards.
J. S.-A. b. Cook.
Tyler-J. c. Major.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
Election of Officers.

The Rocky Mountain Branch No. 29S
Catholic Knights of America, at their reg
ular meeting elected the following officers
for the ensuing year
Spiritual Director-Bishop Brondel.
President-Nick Monshausen.
Vice President-Pat Sweeney.
Recording Secretary. M. Daily.
Financial Secretary-C. F. McKinnon.
Treasurer-Ig. Miller.
Sentinel-COn Kelly.
Sergeant-at-Arms-Moses Furlong.
Trustees-C. D. Curtis, T. l.. Martin, Ig
Miller.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
Mrs. Cruse's Funeral.

The date of the funeral obsequies of the
late Mrs. Cruise has been set for Friday
morning. 1t is deferred till then to allow
of the presence of her brother, Mr.. E. ].
Carter, who is Fastening thither by rail
from the Arkansas Hot Springs. The cort-
ege will leave the residence, corner of Ben
ton avenue and Lawrence street, at 10
o'clock Friday morning and proceed thence
to the Cathedral, where requiem high
mass will be celebrated After mass the
remains will be conveyed to the cemetery
for interment.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
Attempted Suicide.

Christmas night, Maggie Foley, one OF
the frail sisters of Wood street, made an at
temnt to leave this world of sorrow and
chose the deadly drug morphine, as the
msdium. In the morning, yesterday, she
was discovered in an unconscious conditlon
and the usual antidotes were lmmediateiy
applied to save her life. She is still IN tne
land of the living and every effort is neins
made to keep her there. She will prooaoiy
recover.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
Note of Thanks.

Rev. F. d. Kelsey and family feel them
selves so kindly remembered by numerous
friends that they take this means of thank
ing those who have overwhelmed them
with kindness and formed a debt which
must remain ever unpaid except in graft
tnde
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30
He is Now Leaning How to Refine
Sugar.

In q pleasant chat with Mr.. Adolp b /. Beltran
son of X. Beltran ESQ.,, commission merchant
on Decatur street, the fortunate holder of one
fifth of Ticket No. 1852, winning 900 in the
November drawing of The Louisiana State Lot
tery stated that he is a native of New Orleans
and is in the Laboratory of the Planters Sugar
Refinery, learning the business, and that the
sudden accumulation of wealth will in no way
affect hi. resolution to master his adopted pro-
esson-New Orleans la Picayune Nov. 18th.
Helena weekly herald., 1886-12-30

BERENDES-SDOAN.-A Bou ier December
22d, 1886, by the Rev. Thos Wick 3, Mr.. F. c.
Berendes and Miss Annie Sloan
ANLEH-BROOKE.-At the residence Of
brides father, Hon. E. g. Brook, Whitehall,
December 2Sd, 1856, by Rev H. W. Currin, Rev.
r. }. Stanley, pastor of the NJ. f. Ch irch South,
Stevensville, Montana, and Miss Lulu Brooke, of
Whit tehal