The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-01
While There is at Least One City in
Montana with Plenty Of Good
Water, Free from AlkaIi.
FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS.
4 FEW SPRING FACTS.
M1ssoULA, April II.

M1ssou1A, April II.
Recent estimations have shown the
fact that the water supply for fire and
domestic purposes in the city of Mis-
|soula is unlimited.
Rattlesnake creek is the original
name given to large mountain stream
1.-The source of which is about forty miles
aorth of Missoula, in the main range OF
The Rockies, and from there it winds it's
way through q narrow canyon, gaining
strength and size until at the Garden
City it plunges into the Missoula river,
and thence on to the Pacific ocean. In
ts mad career from it's source to mouth
dashes over huge pebbles, miniature
,ataracts, and as it sparkles in the sun
lght, and rushes through the cool
,hadows, it nowhere loses it's purity.
from this stream and by the power of
,ravity the people of Missoula derive
heir great supply of water. Two miles
lorth Of the city portion Of this stream
drawn off in a covered fune which
Winds around the side of the mountain
Until it reaches point about $50 feet
.bove the city where it is reservoired
ind distributed through the city in
arge mains. The water is free from
.lkali and in such abundance (enough
o supply city of 100000; and what is
4 greater value, supplied by gravity.
these facts give the city of Missoula an
dvantage over many of the Montana
tiles, and as Helena paper stated in o
ecent issue, "The water supply and
,ater system of city is matter which
trst presents itself to the would-be in
estor or nonresident, and is always
batter of much Importance to city's
uture growth and hopes of building
Ereat CITY,"
Spring has come and the trees are
budding, wild flowers are in bloom and
he green grass is springing up every
,here Except in the streets). Plenty of
now in sight, but it is many miles off
n the tall peaks of the Rockies, and
erves only as cool reminder of the
ast winter. Building operations are in
I'LL blast, hundreds of men and teams
usy and earning good wages. A visit
Missoula at the present time, if you
- ave no very special ties elsewhese, will
huse you to settle down in this beauti-
IL, enterprising and growing city. Here
Oh can make money and enjoy good
ealthy living at the same time.
The great natural resources of Mis-
pula county are being developed rapid
and hundreds of people from all parts
the United States are emigrating to.
lis wonderful rich country. The city
Missoula is peculiarly healthy, having
10 advantages of high altitude, being
goo feet above sea level, and yet being
peltered from the cold east winds and
pen to the chinook winds of the Pacific
past, caused by the Japan ocean cur
mt. Vegetation luxuriates in such
innate, and we have that grand combi-
Rtion-the bracing air of the Rockies
I'D the comforts of an eastern locality
here is the man, woman or child who
pes not long for the orchards, gardens
I'd lawns, so numerous in the east?
issoula is noted for its many advanta-
bs, but especially for its many COM
rtable homes.
By investing in Missoula real estate at
present time you will be sure to net
profit of at least 100 per cent in the
bxt twelve months. Mcconnell, Cook !
Co. are sole agents for much of the
|st property IN Missoula, and offer
any bargains in all parts of the city;
pt we wish to especially call your at
ntion to the new plat, McCormick's
dition No. 2, lying half mile west of
Q business center of the city, which
commonly known as the Garden and
Fchard addition" to Missoula. 1t re-
ives that name from the fact that the
ii is excellent and well adapted to
rdening, and there are hundreds Of !
rifty and bearing fruit trees growing
the lots. There is great deal of |
tisfaction in having a home, and in
ead of a barren lot a well-cultivated |
rden with plenty of water for irriga-
N purposes. Fruits, flowers and veg
Pbles Of all kinds grow rapidly and |
ccessfully on the lots in the McCor-
ok addition No. 2, Missoula.
For further particulars and printed |
ecriptive matter Of Missoula and the |
grounding country, address
MCCONNELL. COOK L co.
Real Estate and Financial Agents,
Aissouia, Montana