Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-21

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| pendent Order Grand Tempars celebrat-
ed the third anniversary Of their organ-
zation. About fifty members and friends
met at the church early in the evening
and spent II pleasant social hour, after
which all present took seats at the tables,
which were bountiully spread by the la
dies OF the society. After supper all
strangers were made to feel at home for a
short time, when the program for the
! evening was announced and given as fol
lows: Address, Rev. j. Reid; dialogue
| Mr.. John Collins and Miss Mckenzie; {;
Scottish song, Mr.. Lyall; song (French),
Amos Desilets; recitation, "Drunkard's
Vow," Rev. W. B. Coombe; duet "Lar-
board Watch" Messrs. Steel and Pyper;
song, "Watermill," II w. Thomson; ad-
dress. Rev w. b. Coombe; song, Mr.
Lyall. The program was thoroughly en-
joyed by all. At its conclusion all visi
tors were allowed to retire, and the lodge
went into regular session. The mem
bers of this organization are working in
IL grand cause, and feel that with God
and right on their side they will accom-
pllsh much good .,..
Uncle W. II. Watson Of Fergus county
who was called to the capital to take a
seat in the senate the people never elec
ted him to, returned here yesterday and
left for his home this morning by the
Billings coach ,a''sadder and a wiser man
Uncle Billy is a good man and citizen and
doubtless was led hy Warhorse Sanders,
Boodler flershlield and other republican
leaders to undertake to break the deHd
lock by theft. But the game wouldn't
work. Senator Mcnamara will represent
Fergus county in the senate whenever
that body gets down t. work which will
be when the rumps play the farce out
and the members OF the lower house who
We're elected take their seats in the house
OF representatives.
A Boston wool circular says. "The
most important thing to be considered
when attempting to forecast the future OF
the wool market is the position of mann
facured goods, and what the mills will
realize for theirnew "heavy weights" will
form the key note of the position. 1t is
too early yet to definitely predict how
these goods will move, but we doubt if
any substantial improvement over last
years prices Can be obtained for them"
John J. Fallon, who was formerly
agent of the Montana Central r. r. at
Helena, but who is now general agent OF
Rock Island for Montana, spent last even
ing in the city where he met many
friends and acquaintances. Mr. Fallon
is one of the most popular railroad men
of the state. "..
G. H. Ink, former resident of Great
Falls, has returned from British Columbia,
and will make this city his permanent
nome. He found no better place in his
travels.
The tax notices have all been sent out
and from this time forward Treasurer
Clark will be kept busy receiving the
good peoples money. Dec. 31st is the
last day of grace.
Col. w. f. Wheeler, of Helena, is in
the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Judge
Dyas. He is as staunch as ever in his
faith ard confidence in the future of
Great Falls.
Mr. Reber, of Philadelphia, who has
been in the city few days and who
proposes to become tone Of u.s. left to-
day on visit to Helena and Butte He
will return in few days.
The "Smith-cut" that is delaying track
laving on the Neihart branch, will be
completed in day or two after which
the wo k of putting down the steel rails
will again begin.
The Encyclopedia Of Law Books given
away by the Boston is indeed valuable
acquisition for anyone to possess. Get
one. oo -M
j. E. Kenkel, Herman Albrecht and f.
Fl. Meyer are the invitation committee for
III Arin (thrist,,,ac tpaa and ha1
Christmas evening
LosT-A weight and hitching strap
from one of the Park stable hacks. Finder
please return to Park stables and re-
ceive reward.
Fifteen tons of rich concentrates from
the Spotted Horse mine have passed
through here for the Helena smelter.
P. Barton, manager of the company
store at Sand Coulee, returned today from
short business visit to Helena.
Gus Seuieur, the contractor and once
builder, and Oscar johnson, the livery
man, are visiting thenorthern metropolis
Thomas II. Nelson will learn some
thing to his advantage by sending his ad-
dress to box No 8, Diamond City, Mont
Sheriff Hamilton is summoning those
who are to be grand and trial jurors.
The grand jury will be only seven.
Mr.. Junkln is busily engaged in build
ing house on his claim.
Col. Daniel Searles is exploring the
Shonkln country with John Patterson as
friend, philosopher and guide.
Sheriff Houston, of Missdula county,
arrived in the city yesterday on official
business and returned today.
There are $50 men employed in the
Sand Coulee coal mines. There may be
1000 by April next.
Wm. Fergus, representing eastern
Cascade county, is in. town today buying
holiday supplies.
This is good weather for building, but
contractors fear that cold snap would
stop work.
P. W. Bradford OF Ulm, proved up on
his pre- emption claim today before Clerk
Cockrill.
The new sidewalk is heading toward
the Gibson & Renner cottages.
Captain Couch, who is in New Mexico,
may be home by Christmas.
Aug. Wordsworth, of Cascade, was in
the city today on business.
Mrs. VIM. Mulcahy of Truly, is in the
city today.