Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-18

Mr.. M. p. Milner, whose good judg-
ment led him to make early investments
in Great Falls that have increased consid
erably in value and a.e yielding large
income, has been making additional pur-
chases of Great Falls realty today. Mr..
Milner has returned from a long tour.
Since his last visit here he has been to
New York, whence lie went to Havana
and thence to Vera Cruz, Mexico. From
that historic city he went by railroad to
the capital, passing through the wond-
rous scenery at and around Orizaba.
From Mexico Mr. Miner went to San
Diego and San Francisco, proceeding
thence to Portland and Puget Sound,
whence he went to Alaska, where he saw
Mount st. Elias in all its solemn grand
uer. He met agreeable people on this
long tour, including among others the
Earl of Chesterfield. Mr.. Milner de-
scribes graphically the glorious scenery
he saw in Mexico and Alaska. He left
today for his ranch, where his large
has another long tour outlined. His
partner, Mr.. Boardman, will return to
Helena tomorrow to attend to his legisla-
tive duties.
A few days ago John Webber OF Ida,
left his ranch tor Sand Coulee to be gone
several days, but for some reason he
started back the following evening, tax
ing short cut. Being daring fellow
as we'll as an expert rider, he rode boldly
into the Missouri river, near Ulm. About
the middle of the river the horse lost his
footing and down into the cold and roar
ing torrent went Mr. Webber; but in a
moment he came to the surface, smiling,
A., 1 :,, Nat, "A t,, II L.
Grasping his horse by the tail, the animal
made the gentleman attempt to ford by
moonlight? "Thereby hangs tale"
Hons. John Woodson Of Meagher coun-
| ty, D. P. McElree of Gallatin and
G. B. Crutchfeld of Deer Lodge
! came down from the capital Sat.
+, urday to pay visit to the Cat
aract City, and returned yesterday. They
| are all democrats and members of the
legal house. The gentlemen met many
friends here and enjoyed their visit very
i much.
| On next Sunday morning and evening
DR.. Tower, president Of the Wesleyan
university of Montana located at Helena,
will occupy the pulpit Of the M. E. church.
The doctor is a man of deep learning and
much travel and his sermons are worthy
the close attention of all.
] The display Of American and foreign
magazines and newspapers In Beaohly q
| Fullerton's is worthy of a city Of 20, ,Q0C
people and is a good standard Of the lit
erary tastes of Great Falls.
Chief Engineer Becker and Mr.. Heron
Of the Montana Central, arrived here to
day. Mr., Beckler says that the Belt
railway will soon be opened formally. II
would take freight now.
Mr.. Louis Heitman, the prominent
merchant of White Sulphur Springs, is
in the city today shaking hands with many
old-time friends and attending to business
| affairs.
I All Scandinavians in the city are re-
quested to attend a meeting at the White
House restaurant on Tuesday evening at
8 O'Clock for the purpose of forming a
club.
| The very best line of Mufflers in the
city ut Nathan's.
An elegant line Of Smoking Jackets for
the Holidays at Nathan's.
Ladies' Aprons in endless variety at
Joe Conrad's.
Mems fine Underwear at Joe Conrad's.
| Inspect Christmas Goods and Prices
ait Lapeyre'S,