The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-27

Chamber of Commerce would take some
definite action at the next meeting and get
down to business and begin the erection of
building. An improvement badly needed
is Northern Pacific depot. It would be a
good advertisement for Helena. and since
the officials of the road refuse to give us
stop-over privilege they can do no less than
build us good depot. The committee on
streets and alleys would do we'll to look
There are many places where sidewalks are
needed and others that should be repaired.
No petitions are necessary to build side
walks.
w. F. Cummins says: Wehave been very
busy this week and there is every indica-
ne had 80 many inquiries about Montana or
her various investments as he has now.
Eastern and European capitalists are seek
ing mines and real estate investments, and
Mr.. Cummins says that most of his inquir-
les are for large and expensive properties.
He has closed some small deals during the
week. one of four Thousand dollars. aud has
number of large deals moving on, but as
large bodies move slowly it takes time. He
is in excellent spirits and is confident Hell
ena will find 1880 her best year. He hopes
much from our new city council but thinks
breakers are in sight and trusts the wisdom
of our young mayor and aldermen will bring
them safely into the harbor. "Let us have
peace" Plant the improvements and in
dustries. give us safe and capable men for
city officials and We will continue our on
ward march.
Witherbee & Wheeler sold two lots on
Helena avenue for $500. They report in
creased inquiry from the east and many
newcomers in the city seeking investment.
They have trade in course Of consumma-
ton for 16O acres of land in the valley.
b. W. s. Folk d Co. report business fair,
but the head of the firm, Mr.. Folk, is SO
absorbed in attending to his duties as city
paid to the business of real estate during
the past week.
j. p. Dodge d. Co. are dealing largely in
mines as we'll as real estate. They find bu-
sines comparatively good with a brilliant
future ahead. The trade is picking up
daily.
John W. Thompson finds real estate in
Furnishing condition and predicts much
better times in the future. City property is
holding its own and it looks now as if the
population would be doubled within the
next two years.
sales. Mr.. French has gone east on bust
ness connected with the firm, and it is not
improbable that he will induce good deal
of capital to invest in some of the valuable
real estate in his list.
J. r. Steele & Co. find trade fair, with
better prospects ahead than ever before.
They have sold number of unimproved
lots for which there is a steady demand.
Wade d Motter contaminated one of the
largest sales of the week in west side prop
erty. The ground sold consisted of unim-
proved lots in Cannon's west side addition.
Twenty-seven lots were sold at the rate of
$23 per foot. They are sole agents for the
Cannon addition on the west side, which
adjoins the Hauser addition and is one of
the finest in the city. They report many
inquiries with good many people coming
in with money to invest.
Carl kleinschmidt sold some nice prop
erty and finds business good. His sales
amounted to $500, improved property.
Property is held stiff and there is slight
advance. Holders are rather inclined to
raise the price. Several options have been
called in by owners in order to advance the
price.
Wilson g. Leslie report trade active with
many inquiries from all quarters. The
present fine weather is a big thing for real
estate men and they are making hay while
the sun Shines" They have some good
deals pending.
Armitage 4 Piatt are doing fair business
The business is picking up all the time and
the firm has several good trades pending.
Sales for the month amounted to over $780,
600. They expect the greatest boom ever
had in Helena, this season.
Porter, Muth d Cox report the week a
good one from business standpoint and
outlook better than ever. They made a
ferent additions controlled by them and are
confident of brilliant future for Helena.
DeIacy, Loeb d Co. find the real estate
trade in excellent condition with steady
sales and more capital coming in from the
east.