Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1889-11-16
are so many old Detroit citizens punched
together on the head of Eagle creek
River Press,

are so many old Detroit citizens punched
together on the head of Eagle creek
River Press.
The sporting men of First avenue
South are all talking today of Charley
Roche's luck Charley bucked the tiger
at Casey's last night. He played for
heavy amounts and when he stopped had
won $1,700. He treated the boys to wine
and they say expended 5000 in entertain.
ing them. The faro bank has not lost so
heavily for long time.
Miss Ella Swanton has come to town
and will appear at the Presbyterian
church this evening where she will give
an elecutionary entertainment. Miss
Swanton has received round of applause
from the Montana press. The papers
speak of her as pretty young lady, who
has sweet voice and pleasing manner.
In Helena she delighted large audience
by comic and dialect recitations as we'll
as by Others such as the ever popular
"Home Sweet Home" Miss Swanton
comes recently from Minneapolis. This
should ensure her warm welcome here
from the former residents of the twin
cities.
The Miner says: In regard to the re-
port going the rounds to the effect that
Thos. Couch,general manager of the B.&. M
company, would resign his position at the
expiration of six months and devote his
time to raising stock on his ranch near
Great Falls, the Miner can state on rell-
able authority that such move on the
part OF MIR. Couch is not contemplated.
Mr.. Couch is man of ability. and under
his able management the Boston ~ Mon
tana is fast becoming a copper and silver
producer of no small proportions"
Chas. E. Hall of Glasgow is IN the CITY
lolny. Mr. Hall has just returned from
! he east in the interest of his town, which
he reports to be in healthy, prosperous
state. The people of Glasgow, Joined by
those of North Dawson county, propose
to make vigorous fight for county di.
vision before the legislature. They claim
the requisite population and wealth and
we believe there is no particular objec-
ton from the old portion of
the county to division. An organ
ization has been effected at Glasgow and
last night grand ball was given in the
interest OF the movement. On this oc-
casion the Glasgow brass band was out |
and delighted the citizens with their ex-
cellent renditions. Glasgow proposes to
come to the front and stay.
One Of the happiest weddings solem-
niAed in Great Falls was that Of George
A. Robertson and Miss Lizzie. Carson
which took place last evening at the res
idence of Mr.. and Mrs. William Robert
son. Rev. j. Reid OBLIGATED. Mr.. Kear-
ney Of Mary sville was best man. The |
ceremony was witnessed by large num-
Der of friends, including Mr.. and Mrs.
Wegner, Mr.. and Mrs. Carscadden, Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon, Mr.. and. Mrs. Chitten-
den, MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Williams, Mrs.
J: Reid, Mr.. Carlson, Miss Glib, Mrs
Simpson, Judge and Mrs. Race, Mr..
Lyall, Mr.. Verge. A bounteous supper
vas served. Mr.. Lyall made for the oc.
'asion wedding cake of generous size
md great richness. He also made other
:akes, which were much admired
Among the ornaments were shumrocks
md thistles in compliment to the father
and of the bride and groom respectively.
Atter supper the company were enter
aimed with singing, recltations, games
md other amusements. Finally, all sang
Aud Lang Syne' in chorus. The pres
nts were numerous and elegant. Mr..
nd Mrs. Robertson left today for Marys-
lille where they will reside.