The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-08-16

Gov. Toole says there will be no en-
campment of the National Guards %
Montana this year as there is no appro
p~rlation to meet the expenses of TN,
anne.
The Cooper. Martin Sheep compan,
have succeeded to the ownership of tht
large flocks and extensive ranches of o
G. Cooper and ii. M. Martin on the up
per Teton.
J. A, Talbot of Butte has been ap
pointed special administrator of the
Davis estate, to act until such time as the
general administrator is named. He il
to give bonds in the sum of $4,000, 900.
II. W. johnson of Sand Coulee is goot
ranchman as we'll as miner. His fields
will yield 80 bushels of oats and 25 bush.
els of wheat to the acre this year. He
expects 1000 bushels from his three
acres of potatoes.
j. B. Long sent forward yesterday ID
car loads of mutton sheep. They were
loaded ut Arlington and are now on
their way to Chicago. There are about
1880 sheep in the cars. Three other Cal
loads went with them.
Edward Kelly, who recently died at
Fort Benton, had his life insured less
than u year ago for $4,000. The amount
has already been paid by the company,
MIR. Panton having passed through here
yesterday with a check for that sum.
The senate confirmed on the 18th the
appointment OF George Steel as agent at
the Blackfoot Indian agency, Mr.. Steel
will now enter at once on the duties of
his office. The TRIBUNE unites with
many friends in extending congratula-
tions.
E. g. Maclay and r. S. Ford are tnHel-
ena on business connected with the es-
adjustment IN this city of the Great Falls
National Bank. So far as can be learned
the struggle OF Montana capitalists to get
banking footholds in Great Falls ia in
statu quo.
Rapid progress is being made on the
TRIBUNE building, which will be en-
closed within a week. 1t is much ad-
mired by all who inspect it and it is gener-
ally admitted to be the handsomest struc-
ture in the city. The front is espsc-
tally attractive and Architect Morgan is
about as proud of it as the owners.
Mrs. G. Wilson has just opened up, op-
posite the Gibson-Renner block, on First
south, the only first class lunch
counter in the city. If you want the best
OF meats and all the delicacies of the sea
son served in an inviting manner, be sure
to call to see her at any hour of the day
or night
MI. Ross of the Great Falls & Canada
informs the TRIBUNE that last evening
the end of track was within nine
miles of the boundary line. He SAYS that
If nothing unexpected occurs to cause
delay, the company can give the proposed
excursion on the 18th of September, Mr..
Donald Grant is at the end of track at
present.
Capt. Couch during his recent s%oiourn
at his ranch in the Sun river valley, near
here, found that his son, Thos. Couch, Jr,,
had grown between the 18th of June and
9TH of August just three-quarters of an
inch. The measurements were accur-
taken on both dates and the lads
in that brief time is certainly re-
markable. But then northern Montana
beats the world in the development of
hearty kids as we'll as of many other pro-
ducts.
Mr.. Rene Curin of Butte, an exper-
fenced miner and superintendent, spent
Two or three weeks in the Belt noun
tains recently and made q thorough ex-
Summation of that section, examining in
detail most OF the mines and prospects
of the camps. He makes a very favora-
Bile report and is 80 positive as to the flu
lure of the country that he resigned the
of the Glengarry mine to
take his chances in Neihart with which
he expects to identify himself.
Sheriff Hamilton and Marshal Treat
partially successful in their quest
at Helena for the forgers who
were so free in using the name of Glib
bons & Maher of this city. E. D. Cor
bett, who was an accomplice to the ex-
tent of assisting in disposing of the
was captured, but Franklin, the
criminal in chief, had gone to other
parts. The marshal brought Corbett
here yesterday and he is now In Jail. 1t
is believed that Hamilton is on the trail
of Franklin and will soon capture him.
On Yesterday Nick O'Brien opened up
The only complete bathing rooms in the
His numerous patrons can now en-
Joy medicated sea salt, sea salt and hot
and cold baths in the finest porcelain
lined tubs as we'll as receiving the best of
treatment at the hands of his tonsorial
When in need of cleansing don't
the genial Nick.
The brewery that is being built on the
banks of the river, above the water works,
is fast nearing completion. 1t is a large
structure and will be a fine one in every
The location could not be
bettered and it looks now as if Great
will have one of the largest and
best breweries in the state.
Among the many banking enterprises
on foot in Great Falls is that to establish
a Merchants National. MI. Will Hanks
is the promoter of this enterprise.