Great Falls tribune., 1889-07-03
CASCADE GROWING.
INTERESTING NOTES AMONG THE
BUSINESS MEN.
Signs of Progress on All SIdes-Extensive
Public improvements The
Cascade Merchants
Thriving.

Especial Correspondence of the TRIBUNE1
On the north bank Of the Missouri,
about 80 miles south of Great Falls,
stands the thriving young town of Cas-
cade About one and half years ago
this place was plated and laid out in
town lots by Hon. Thomas L. Gorham,
and already it gives evidence Of becom-
ing one Of the solid towns Of northern
Montana.
Shepherd & Finn, are tie leading
merchants of the town. Their large sales
room is filled with all the necessaries and
many of the luxuries of life. Their i'm
mense stock Of general merchandise is
complete in every respect. A years
careful management in this community
has increased their popularity, and they
are constantly extending their trade into
the homes of many new customers.
Mr.. Adolph Marx supplies the town
and surrounding community with first
class ready made clothing. His goods
are new and choice, and his prices COM
pare favorably with those Of Helena and
Great Falls.
Cascade has system Of water works
second to none in the territory. Perkins
Il Taylor, the inaugurators of the enter
prise, procure the water supply from ar
tesian wells situate in Cascade Heights,
west of the town. From the wells, the
water is conducted to an immense reser-
voir which supplies the mains. This
reservoir is 200 feet above the level Of
the town and the hydraulic pressure thus
secured by gravitation is about 100
pounds to the square inch. Three miles
of mains and laterals distribute the water
to every house in town. Cascade may
we'll be proud Of the public spirit shown
at the head Of this enterprise.
Mr.. Thomas Switzer, the accommoda-
ting postmaster, carries a full line of
stationery, novelties, etc., he also has
neat soda fountain from which he deals
out the delicious beverage SO refreshing
these hot days.
The Pioneer hotel has lately been re-
fitted and furnished, and under the man
agement of the genial proprietor, Mr. q.
W. Curtis, furnishes the weary traveller
with the best the markets afford.
Ample educational facilities will soon
be supplied. The citizens are building
Urge frame school building, which will
be veneered with brick. The house will
be ready for occupancy about September
1st.
Mr.. d. U. George has a first class livery
stable and furnishes anything in his line
at reasonable rates.
The Odd Fellows hall is the finest
building in the town. Is is 80 feet wide
by 80 feet deep and cost $4,000. The
lodge room is fitted up with the latest
and best furnishings. At their last cleo
tion S. g. Morrison was chosen s. G. and
B. F. Perkins V. G. The lodge is in
6ourishing condition.
Up to this time about $4,000 pounds of
wool have been shipped from this place,
and the total shipment will probably ex-
ceed 100000 pounds. The clip is heavy
and the wool of the best quality. Messrs.
H. Fl. Nelson, F. D. Cooper, Geo. H. Mul-
lery, P. J. Runion and j. Seibin are
among the largest producers at this point.
Mr.. Thos. W. Murphy will attend to the
wants Of all interested in real estate, in
surance or legal matters.
Hon. Thos. L. Gorham is away on a
short visit to Helena.
E. r. Durham will move into his new
building about July 1. He is frst-class
barber and his shop will be fitted up with
everything necessary to tirst-class ton
serial parlor. A bath room will also be
connected with the establishment.
The Cascade planning mill is not run
ming at present. The proprietor, Mr..
Jos. Kaufman, met with severe accident,
which has laid HIM off duty for few
days.
Services are held at the Christian
church every Sunday, Rev. B. F. Morris,
officiating,
CASCADE, June 2S 1889,