Great Falls tribune., 1888-02-22
SPRAY OF THE FALLS.

s. Feirlenius, care of Frederick Hol-
lender g. Co., New York city, desires to
secure fifty live elk or moose, one or two
years old, for which he will pay good
price. If any Tribune readers can ac-
commodate him in part he will make it
to their interest to do so.
M. Z. Milner and ]. M. Boardman, who
secured some desirable property in Great
Falls few months ago, are both in New
York but write to friends here that they
expect to make extensive improvements
here this season. Mr.. Boardman will re-
Mr.. Miner will probably take a run
down to South America tirst returning
home in May next.
Four hundred bushels of the seed
wheat secured through the efforts of the
Cataract Mill Company, arrived yester-
day, and is at the railroad yard in charge
of agent Kelly. 1t is all engaged and
in the next few days will be distrib-
uted among the farmers and put into the
fruitful soil. Telegraphic orders have
been sent forward for several hundred
bushels additional.
Geo. D. Patterson, one of the most
Of northern Montana, spent Saturday
evening in the city.
Ex-Sheriff McDevitt, of Choteau coun-
ty, was in the city Saturday aud Sunday
on business and pleasure visit combined.
Mr.. McDevit now resides on the upper
Marias, where he has one of the finest
ranches and stock ranges in northern
Montana. To use his own expression, he
is s'stuck on" Great Falls and will visit us
often in the future.
1t was a busy scene at the temporary
depot yesteaday when the eastern train
arrived. The Helena train was ready to
start, but it made way for the other. In
the Helena train was John T. Murphy
who was on his way homeward after a
pleasant sojourn here. Hon. Jesse Tay-
lor also left for Helena where he expects
to meet his nephew and bride on their
way here from Kentucky.
Hugh Kirkendall is arranging to have
three or four car loads of coal hauled
from the Sand Coulee to the end of the
track, or nearest siding, for shipment to
Helena. His teams will arrive from
above today and will at once commence
hauling.
Mr.. Spencer Of Sun River shot lately a
large black eagle. He gave it today to
Mr.. Sinclair who deems it a fine speci-
mine of the noble bird, and will stuff it
with his customary skill.
Mr.. Paul of Three Forks in the Gala
tin valley, is in town with the view of
learning the inducements which this
city and neighborhood offers for settlers
who intend to move here.
W. M. Cockrill, clerk of the Fourth
judicial district, now has an office in the
Central block adjoining that of the county
attorney.
General Manager Shelby has returned
to Helena after devoting some time to
matters concerning the Sand Coulee
branch and the coal traffic.
A full line Of fresh garden and grass
seeds at Lapeyre Brothers.
Mr.. Morrison, of Philbrook, set out fo1
Helena after pleasant sojourn in town
during which he gave much practical in
formation regarding the Judith basin. Mr.
Morrison was well pleased with his stay
here, and will return by the end of the
week. He is firm believer in the bene-
fits of making known the resources OF
new regions. He says:"a place can not be
kept too much to the 'front.'"
Much admiration is bestowed on the
passenger coaches of the Montana Central
They are elegant and comfortable. The
old oak finish has pleasing effect.
Many colored folks and others met or
Saturday evening at Minot's hall to heal
Miss Mary Hutton sing. All wen1
smoothly for while but finally the audi
ence became so enthusiastic and noisy
that the programme was cut short.