The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-25
DO NOT FEAR THE FUTURE,
While There is at Least One City in
Montana with Plenty Of Good
Mater, Free from A|ka|i.
FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS.
A FEW SPRING FACTS.

A FEW SPRING FACTS.
M1ssou1A, April II.
Recent estimations have shown the
Tact 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
the source of which is about forty miles
north Of Missoula in the main range OF
the Rockies, and from there it winds it's
way through 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
Its mad career from its source to mouth
It dashes over huge pebbles, miniature
cataracts, and as it sparkles in the sun
light, and rushes through the cool
bhadows, it nowhere loses it's purity.
From this stream and by the power of
gravity the people of Missoula derive
heir great supply of water. Two miles
north of the city portion of this stream
Is drawn off in a covered flume which
winds around the side of the mountain
until it reaches point about $50 feet
lbove the city where it is reservoired
Ind distributed through the city in
arge mains. The water is free from
llkali and in such abundance (enough
10 supply city of 100000, and what is
bf greater value, supplied by gravity
These facts give the city of Miseoula an
advantage over many Of the Montana
|ities, and as Helena paper stated in a
ecent issue, ''The water supply and
water system Of q city is matter which
krst presents itself to the would-be in
Festor or nonresident, and it is always
matter Of much Importance to city's
uture growth and hopes Of building q
.reat city" VII.
Spring has come and the trees are
budding, wild flowers are in bloom and
|he green grass is springing up every
where Except in the streets) Plenty of
now in sight, but Nis many miles off
IN the tall peaks of the. Rockies, and
|erves only as q cool reminder of the
Past winter. Building operations are in
ull blast, hundreds of men and teams
busy and earning good wages. A visit
10 Missoula at the present time, if you
ave no very special ties elsewhese, will
ause you tosettle down in this beauti-
ul, enterprising and growing city. Here
Fou can make money and enjoy good
ealthy living at the same time.
The great natural resources of Mis-
oula county are being developed rapid
y, and hundreds of people from all parts
( the United States are emigrating to
his wonderful itch country. The city
4 Missoula is peculiarly healthy, having
he advantages of high altitude, being
900 feet above sea level, and yet being
heltered from the cold east winds and
pen to the chinook winds of the Pacific
oast, caused by the Japan ocean cur
ent. Vegetation luxuriates in such q
Innate, and we have that grand combi-
ation-the bracing air of the Rockies
nd the comforts of an eastern locality
Where is the man, woman or child who
oes not long for the orchards, gardens
nd lawns, so numerous in the east?
dissoula is noted for its many advanta-
es, but especially for its many COM
prtable homes.
BY investing in Missoula real estate at
be present time you will be sure to net
profit of at least 100 per cent in the
ext twelve months. Mcconnell, Cook
Co. are sole agents for much of the
est property in Missoula, and offer
hany bargains in all parts of the city;
ut we wish to especially call your at
ention to the new plat, McCormicks
ddition No. 2, lying half a mile west OF
be business center of the city, which.
commonly known as the ''Garden and
orchard addition" to Missoula. 1t re-
elves that name from the fact that the
pill is excellent and well adapted to
ardening, and there are hundreds Of
hrifty and bearing fruit trees growing
% the lots. There is great deal of
Ptisfactio9 in having a home, and in
tead of barren lot a well-cultivated
arden with plenty of water for irriga-
on purposes. Fruits, flowers and veg
tables of all kinds grow rapidly and
uccessfully on the lots in the McCor-
hick addition No. 9, Missoula.
For further particulars and printed
descriptive matter OF Missoula and the
arrounding country, address
MCCONNELL, COOK & co.
Real Estate and Financial Agents,
4issoula, Montana