Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1889-01-30
SPRAY OF THE FALLS.

Pianos for rent at Jacksons music
store, Helena, Montana.
Robert Blankenbaker came in from his
sheep ranch on Box Elder Sunday.
DR., Brown was to be arraigned for ex-
animation, today, before Judge Dyas.
Samuel H. Nichols has been made
state oil inspector by Governor Merriam
Of Minnesota.
Hon. Jerry Collins returned to Helena
Yesterday, as matters Of moment are like
ly to arise in the legislature.
The members of the Old Folks concert
choir will meet at the Presbyterian manse,
near the church, at s O'Clock this
evening.
There are good many srounders,"
"loafers" and the like IN town. Store
keepers will do well to take additional
precautions.
Frank Coombs has bought at sheriff's
sale the Gamer house and lot for $3.50.
The property is on First avenue south be-
tween Park drive and Second street.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian
church will meet at the manse on We'd
needay, at p. N. to organize Woman's
Home and Foreign Mission society.
On Saturday evening Mr.. D.. Sumner
West and Miss Cobb were married at the
Episcopal church by the Rev. Mr.. Cloves.
Their many friends wish them much
happiness.
The sad news came today that the foot
of Assistant Roadmaster Finnegan was
badly crushed by train near Glasgow.
He is a man of fine physique and much
esteemed.
Messrs. Hotchkiss, Sinclair and bod
came in today from Logging creek,where
they had been on a fishing excursion.
They report the snow very deep in some
places on the mountains.
Prof. F. W. Anderson left today for
Washington, where he will do important
work for the agricultural department.
His many friends here will wish him a
pleasant journey and safe return.
The Great Falls Literary and Scienti-
fic society will meet at the Presbyterian
church tonight at 7:30 p. m. All who
would like to help in fully organizing
and carrying on this society are invited
to attend.
A vigilance committee or something
like it might be useful If burglaries con-
tinue. The merchants should also form
protective association against "dead
BEATS" The losses from such amount to
big sum annually.
WV. Mullery, Albert Porter,o Cascade,
and Geo. w. Beckett, of Truly, were in
| tod Tho1r oil in ~
wool-growers Of Cascade county. They
industry. They say that the mild winter
favors the growth of wool and Is good
for sheep in general.
Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. Judge
Huy entertained few lady friends at .
o'clock tea. The afternoon was very
pleasantly spent by ALL Among the
ladies present We're Mrs. t. E. Collins,
Mrs. Tracy, Mrs. Hooker, Mrs. Leslie
Mrs. Geo. Taylor, Mrs. Beckon, Miss
Rich, Miss McGurk and Miss Ewing.
Hon. T. E. Collins and Will Hanks re.
turned yesterday from Chicago. Mr.
Collins brings the good news that the
waterworks will be started soon. The
engineer will be here in about week tC
begin work. Mr.. Collins found trade in
sound condition and predicts rapi6
growth for Montana, which, be says
stands high in financial circles. Mr.
Hanks also gives gratifying reports o.
the business outlook.
On Saturday night one or more burg
lars broke into the store of M. Harris anl
carried off a valuable mink fur coat, two
pairs trousers and about 80 silk handker
chiefs. The burglar entered the store
through back window which he raised
He broke pane of glass in SO doing
He must have done his work hurridly
and evidently knew where to lay hi.
hands on the best fur coat and othel
things. Sheriff Downing and Git,
Marshal Sweeney were on the alert whei
the robbery became known and took
promptly all proper steps.
In Helena Porter, Muth & Co. have
completed the sale Of 100 ocres of lant
for Nick Kessler to John G. Rumney O
Cascade county, for consideration o
1924 900. 1t is the intention of the pur
chaser to plat this land as soon as posi-
BILE into suburban lots, to be called High
land Park addition. The tract is beauti
fully located for this purpose, larg'
part OF it being covered by pine trees an,
containing many pleasing glens The
land is well watered by irrigating bitches
Mr.. Rumney is we'll known in Grea
Falls as the head of the Rumney Cattl
company, whose range is in Chestnu
valley
Captain Taylor has greatly improve,
the dock at his boat house, He has bull
about 200 feet of dock into the river. Thi
will enable people to embark on til
boats more conveniently and land on thei
return. He has also built 25-foot break
water, which will serve as place o
shelter in case of a storm. Regardin
fish culture, he says that he has seen
telegram announcing that bill on tn
subject has passed the committee of tn
whole in congress. The bill provides fo
stocking the rivers of Montana with fish
This bill is due to the timely action of tn
Board of Trade here and the prompt con
} pliance of Delegate Toole with it's reques
Judge W. H. Race writes from Mi
waukee on Friday: ~ am having goo
time, plenty of work to do and find
great interest manifested in regard I
Montana, especially the reservation an
Great Falls. | brous hit samples of whe,
with me and all farmers who saw thel
admit they are the best they have see
: for many years. The only difficulty hav
is to convince them that no irrigatio
was employed in their growth. The
begin to look up old school geographic
and tell me about desert country.
l find many farmers who desire to sell an
: go some where. They do not kno