The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-24
CITY AND COUNTY NEWS.

| y Si' Ac"'es touaty 1OI CnlcaRO.
James Gibson of Choteau is registered
at the Park hotel.
| u. II. Churchill is building a new
house on his ranch near Ulm.
Attention is called to the notice of Mis-
Ford, county superintendent of schools
There was no meeting of the cit,
council last stnight on account of a quorum
being absent
Mr.. j. W. Mcknight, post trader a
Fort Shaw, wants good, trusty man
Zee his personal" notice.
A sidewalk is being constructed on tn,
south side of Second avenue south, be
tween Fourth and Fifth streets.
1t is expected that j. J. Hill will be
here in about ten days and settle the
question of the Belt mountain railroad.
Protection to Home Industries, should
be the war cry and the practice of every
citizen and business man in Great Falls
Families who have tried the Diamond
brand of the Cataract Mill Co. say there
is no eastern flour equal to it for making
bread.
We learn that George Mulley is pre-
pairing to build a residence at St. Clair.
where he will make his winter head
quarters.
Mr.. William Albrecht is fixing up the
store room adjoining his establishment
for the purpose of accommodating his
immense stock.
The members of the Choral Union are
requested to meet in Arion hall on this
Wednesday evening at s o'clock. A full
attendance is requested.
Great curiosity is manifested as to the
policy to be indicated in Mayor Fairfield's
inaugural address. 1t is said the doctor
will have fine one prepared for the oc-
casion.
Treasurer Harry Rinywald yesterday
showed lis the handsome silver plated
shield and badge to be worn by Mr.. J. C.
Hunt, on which is deeply cut the words.
"Chief Fire Dept Great Falls
Mr.. Joseph Allen of Sand Coulee was
on the streets yesterday the first time for
several weeks; having had his leg brok-
Ell by horse. We are glad to know that
he is recovering from the injury
Mine host Horst of the Park hotel and
Mr. John Renner Of the firm of Gibson
W Renuer, ~ on . toul I,,~~neCl
ing and exploration to the Sweet Grass
regions. They have an eye to business.
H. H. Nelson, the wool grower of the
Upper Missouri, is having a large barn
built about 6 miles below Cascade. He
has fitted up his house nicely with new
furniture; a suspicious proceeding for an
old bach.
People from Helena report times very
dull in that burg. There is quite build
ing boom there, but the merchants are
complaining Of q hard time and say that
the town has over-built itself and needs
time TO recuperate.
We added 20 more Weekly subscribers
to our list yesterday. The appreciation
of the Weekly LEADER is shown in a
tangible manner. The rancher who
wants to keep up to the times will not
do without the Weekly LEADER.
Charles Wegner returned from Helena
yesterday where he has been making
preparations for the location of saw
mill at Great Falls In future the Hotter
Lumber company will drive their logs
down the river and saw them at this
place.
Thomas l.. Gorham, proprietor of the
Cascade townsite, left for his home yes
| terday afternoon. lie is closing out his
store business, and is selling quite fire.
| uucntly lots in Cascade. Two residence
houses are now in course of construction
there.
Mr.. l.. 0. Leonard, superintendent OF
the Rocky Mountain Telegraph company
after general inspection of the lines in
this direction, returned to his headquar
ters at Anaconda yesterday. He has
made arrangements foran additional wire
from Great Falls to the Canadian Pa
citic.
Prof. Beggs left for Benton yesterday
afternoon, to attend IL complimentary hol
to be given there this evening in homo,
of the Professors visit to the port OF
entry and the formation of a dancing
class. The Bcntonites are a generous
and noble people and will give the pro
fessor royal reception.
Mr.. T. E. Collins, president Of the
First National bank Of this city and his
daughter Mabel were visiting at their old
home at the head waters of navigation
Mr.. Collins favors the removal of the
port of entry, the naval station and al
the paraphernalia Of war to Great Falls
Mr.. j. w. Mcknight yesterday morn
ing settled the gambling charges against
him by paying the fine and costs. Ills
Honor Judge Dyas, after examining the
law. concluded it was within his discre
tion to remit the tine--which WAS accord
ingly done. Mr.. Mcknight leaves for
his post leadership at Fort Shaw today.
Mr.. Miller and his wife were among
the passengers on the eastbound trail
last evening. Before leaving here MIR
Miller made considerable investments il
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