The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-01
GENERAL NEWS
OF THE STATE.

OF THE STATE
Deer Lodge
Mrs: Dr.: Higgins has improved and he
friends viii be happy to zee her about ono
more.
Mfs. T. ]. Campbell and Miss Jean G
Whittlesey, of Philadelphia, aunt ane
cousin Of Mrs. w. II. Trippet, arrived Fri
day and will visit the family for few
weeks.
The little twin daughter, Bessie, Of Mr
and Mrs. James Beaton, died at 7:a
took place Thursday at o'clock. The be:
reaved family have the sincere sympathy OF
their many friends.
Elliston is said to be one of the liveliest
towns in the state this season. 1t has three
producing quarts mines, placer mines and
the largest wood fume system in the state.
A large railroad hotel is the latest enter
prise talked of there.
Next Monday our esteemed fellow citizen,
Mr.. Byron Wood, expects to leave with his
family for a two months visit to his old
home and haunts in Smithfeld, Pennsylva-
mia. He will be joined at Silver Bow juno
ton by his brother, Rev. Galen Wood and
family, of Butte City, and together they
will enjoy visit to their aged mother,
AAuV4OA duO AIACAANos
After several days suspense Mr.. Larabie
heard from the accident which befell his
car of horses and attendants on the Indian
apolis, Decatur d Western railroad, near
GreenburR, Ind. One man was killed out
right, but neither of his horses was killed.
Tyro was not hurt, but Reality sustained
such injuries that she will be unfit for speed
purposes. She will be valuable for breeding
purposes, however.
At her home IN Stuart, Montana, June
II. Mrs. Hannah Griffith died. Mrs. Crit
fifth was born in Sank county, Wis, Feb
ruary Co. 1856. She leaves husband, an
aged father and mother, five sisters and
other relatives and friends to mourn her
death. She taught in the public schools of
Richland county from 1874 to 1883, when
she went to Montana and engaged in teach
ing in Deer Lodge county, and for three
wears in the Butte schools. In 1888 she was
married to Mr.. James r. Griffith, of Stuart,
where they have since been in business.
Deputy Sheriff James Carten had pleas
ant surprise last Friday. after returning
from days search after the City hotel
robbers, An elderly gentleman called at
the sheriff's Office and enquired for him.
Mr.. Carten was informed that there WAS
couple of ladies at the McBurney house who
wished to see him. He left in company
with the gentleman who escorted him to
the parlor, where he was confronted by the
he had not seen in twenty-four years. The
surprise can be imagined. The party, who
are from New York, and making pleasure
tour of the Pacific coast, is composed of
John M. N. McCarten and wife. Mrs. Mur-
ply and James Meyer, nephew of Mr..
Carten.
Miles City.
E. s. jackson, the new chief of police,
-,soO ,cSr >fn % 7ok
Of August.
About $50 Wednesday evening one of the
worst wind storms that has visited this sec
ton for years commenced, carrying with
it all the loose sand in the country, which
blinded man and beast alike.
The city council arranged Wednesday
night for LOCO feet of hose and two hose
carts. The next step will be to provide a
house for the new material, which should
have tower in which to hang up the hose
to dry after service.
Tuesday night number of our young
people took advantage of the fine (Y)
weather and saddled up their steeds and
went to the post to hear the band concert,
which on their return they pronounced very
nne.
The old Reese house. near the electric
are at five O'Clock Wednesday morning and
burned to the ground, together with the
contents, with the exception of several
trunks.
Busipess over the great iron bridge at
this place seems to be very lively this sum-
mer, much better than last year. r."
Fort Benton merchants are doing a fine
business, sales averaging more than at this
time last year. An increasing population
accounts for it.
There are eleven prisoners in the Choteau
breeds. Warrants are out for two more of
the same class. If they were in the jug the
proportion would be seven Crees to six of
all other kinds.
Mr.. Thos. Coatesworth's teams started
Tuesday for the mines at the head of Run
ming Wolf creek, Fergus county. He will
assist Mr.. E. L. Smith in hauling 800 tons
smelter at Great Falls, q distance of seventy
miles.
a. O. johnson came from Helena Sunday
afternoon for the purpose of accompany.
ing his family to their new home at the cap
ital city. They babe adieu to Fort Benton
Tuesday morning. Fort Benton can i'll af-
ford to lose such an honorable, capable and
himself to be during years of active and
subcesaful business life, and Benton social
circles will miss his accomplished and love-
" wife, who grew up to womanhood in our
MIDST. We are glad, however, to note the
fact that Mr.. johnson steps into the hon
orable and responsible position of cashier
Of the new American National bank of Hell
ena. He is fully qualified to fill the place,
and We predict for him brilliant and high
" successful business career in his new
home.-River Press.
Great Falls.
Judge Race Wednesday fined Constantine
Weber IS for assaulting Will Snithson. q
small boy, whO in his childish glee, threw
stone and hit Webber's dog.
The daily mail from Choteau will here.
after leave the Great Falls postoffice at $50
a. M, instead of 4 p. m. as heretofore. Re.
turning leaves Choteau at a. m.
Clarence, infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Simpson, aged months and 10 days
died Wednesday afternoon. The funera
was held from the residence of the par
ents, on Sixth avenue south, at 2 p. m
Thursday.
The time of the court Wednesday va
against the Montana Central Railway com
verdict of $1,000 for plaintiff. Taylor IN
Lewis for plaintiff, and Col. McCutcheo
for defendant.
The cit; council on Monday. evenin
adopted series of rules for the govern
ment of the board of health and electe
DR.. A. G. Ladd health officer. One of tt
Iulos requires the aldermen to patrol Il
streets OF their respective wards once evel
s tvn 0aAka and rev,Ort the condition Of III