The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-30
DO NOT FEAR THE FUTURE,
While There is at Least One City in
Montana with Plenty Of Good
Water, Free from A|kaIi.
FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS.
A FEW SPRING FACTS.

A FEW SPRING FACTS.
M1ssouLA, April II.
Recent estimations have shown thu
fact that the water supply for fire ane
domestic purposes in the city Of Mis-
soula is unlimited.
Rattlesnake creek is the origina
name given to large mountain stream
the source of which is about forty miles
north of Missoula in the main range o.
the Rockies, and from there it winds its
way through narrow canyon, gaining
strength and size until at the Garder
City it plunges into the Missoula rivel
nd thence on to the Pacific ocean. In
its mad career from it's source to mouth
it dashes over huge pebbles, miniature
cataracts, and as it sparkles in the sun
light, and rushes through the COO
shadows, it nowhere loses it's purity
From this stream and by the power ol
gravity the people of Missoula derive
their great supply of water. Two miles
north of the city a portion of this stream
is drawn off in a covered hume which
winds around the side of the mountain
until it reaches point about $50 feet
above the city where it is reservoired
and distributed through the city in
large mains. The water is free from
alkaI and in such abundance (enough
to supply city Of 100000, and what is
of greater value, supplied by gravity
These facts give the city Of Miseoula an
advantage over many of the Montana
cities, and as Helena paper stated in q
recent issue, ''The water supply and
water system of a city is matter which
first presents itself to the would-be in
vestor or non n-resident, and it is always
q matter of much Importance to city's
future growth and hopes of building a
great city"
Spring has come and the trees are
budding, wild flowers are in bloom and
the green grass is springing up every
where Except in the streets). Plenty of
snow in sight, but it is many miles off
on the tall peaks of the Rockies, and
serves only as cool reminder of the
past winter. Building operations are in
full blast, hundreds of men and teams
busy and earning good wages. A visit
Ito Missoula at the present time, if you
have no very special ties elsewhese, will
cause you to osettle down in this beauti-
full, enterprising and growing city. Here
you can make money and enjoy good
healthy living at the same time.
The great natural resources of Mis-
Foula county are being developed rapid
y, and hundreds of people from all parts
Pf the United States are emigrating to
This wonderful rich country. The city
Pf Missoula is peculiarly healthy, having
Fhe advantages of high altitude, being
P,0O0 feet above sea level, and yet being
fheltered from the cold east winds and
bpen to the chinook winds of the Pacific
boast, caused by the Japan ocean cur
tent. Vegetation luxuriates in such q
climate, and we have that grand combi-
hation-the bracing air of the Rockies
ind the comforts Of an eastern locality
Where is the man, woman or child who
Roes not long for the orchards, gardens
Rnd lawns, SO numerous in the east?
Missoula is noted for it's many advanta-
les, but especially for it's many COM
|ortable homes.
By investing in Missoula real estate at |
The 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
Pest property in Missoula, and offer
pany bargains in all parts of the city;
but we wish to especially call your at
|ention to the new plat, McCormick's
edition No. 9, lying half mile west of
|he business center of the city, which
commonly known as the "Garden and
orchard addition" to Missoula. It re-
|eives that name from the fact that the
pill is excellent and we'll adapted to
|ardening, and there are hundreds of
hrifty and bearing fruit trees growing
|h the lots. There is great deal of
Ptisfaction in having home, and in
tead OF barren lot well-cultiyated
arden with plenty of water for irriga-
Jon purposes. Fruits, flowers and veg
tables of all kinds grow rapidly and
hccessfully on the lots in the McCor-
bick addition Nc. 2, Missoula.
For further particulars and printed
descriptive matter OF Missoula and the
lrrounding country, address
MCCONNELL, COOK & co.
Real Estate and Financial Agents, |,
Miseoula, Montana