The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-26
While There is at Least One City in
Montana with Plenty Of Good
Water, Free from A|ka|i.
'URTHER INVESTIGATIONS,
A FEW SPRING FACTS.
M1ssouLA, April II.

." M1ssouLA, April II.
Recent estimations have shown the
| lct that the water supply for fire and
omestic purposes in the city of Mis-
,ula is unlimited.
Rattlesnake creek is the original
anne given to large mountain stream
,e source of which is about forty miles
,rth Of Missoula in the main range Of
le Rockies, and from there it winds its
ay through narrow canyon. gaining
rength and size until at the Garden
ity it plunges into the Missoula river
I'D thence on to the Pacific ocean. In
mad career from it's source to mouth
dashes over huge pebbles, miniature
.taracts, and as it sparkles in the sum
,ht, and rushes through the cool
Ladows, it nowhere loses it's purity.
rom this stream and by the power of
Eavity the people of Missoula derive
|eir great supply of water. Two miles
brth of the city portion of this stream
drawn off in covered fume which
nds around the side of the mountain
ltil it reaches point about 150 feet
bove the city where it is reservoired
ID distributed through the city in
rye MAINS The water is free from
kali and in such abundance enough
supply city of 100000, and what is
greater value, supplied by gravity
hese facts give the city of Miseoula an
vantage over many of the Montana
Eies, and as Helena paper stated in a
cent issue, "The water supply and
Ater system of city is matter which
st presents itself to the would-be in
stor or resident, and it is always
matter of much Importance to a city's
ture growth and hopes of building a
eat city"
Spring has come and the trees are
Ldding, wild flowers are in bloom and
q green grass is springing up every
lere Except in the streets). Plenty Of
ow in sight, but it is many miles off
the tall peaks of the Rockies, and
fves only as cool reminder of the
st winter. Building operations are in
II blast, hundreds of men and teams
sy and earning good wages. A visit
Missoula at the present time, if you
We no very special ties elsewhese, will
use you to settle down in this beauti-
enterprising and growing city. Here
u can make money and enjoy good
althy living at the same time.
The great natural resources of Mis-
lla county are being developed rapid
and hundreds of people from all parts
the United States are emigrating to
s wonderful itch country. The city
Missoula is peculiarly healthy, having
advantages of high altitude, being
90 feet above sea level, and yet being
Filtered from the cold east winds and
bn to the chinook winds of the Pacific
lst, caused by the Japan ocean cur
It. Vegetation luxuriates in such
mate, and we have that grand combi-
tion--the bracing air of the Rockies
! the comforts of an eastern locality
here is the man, woman or child who
Ps not long for the orchards, gardens
d lawns, SO numerous in the east?
ssoula is noted for its many advanta
but especially for its many COM
table homes.
By investing in MissouIa real estate at
present time you will be sure to net
rofit of at least 100 per cent in the
kt twelve months. NcCon nell, Cook
Go. are sole agents for much of the
It property in Missoula, and offer
ny bargains in all parts of the city;
we wish to especially call your at
tion to the new plat, McCormick's
lition No. 2, lying half mile west of
business center of the city, which
ommonly known as the "Garden and
hard addition" to Missou 1t re-
yes that name from the fact that the
is excellent and well adapted to
dening, and there are hundreds of
ifty and bearing fruit trees growing
the lots. There is a great deal of
sfaction in having a horne, and in
Rd OF barren lot a well-cultivated
den with plenty of water for irriga-
purposes. Fruits, flowers and veg
bles of all kinds grow rapidly and
cessfully on the lots in the McCor-
k addition Nc. 2, Missoula.
or further particulars and printed
criptive matter o, Missoula and the
rounding country, address
MCCONNELL, COOK l. co.
Real Estate and Financial Agents,
Nissoula, Montana |