The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-04-22
EHT PEOPLE MUST KNOW.
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.
M1ssou1A, April II.

M1ssouLA, 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. M.
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
shadows, it nowhere loses it's purity.
From this stream and by the power of
gravity the people of Missoula derive
their great supply Of water. Two miles
north of the city portion Of this stream
is drawn off in a covered fume which
winds around the side of the mountain
until it reaches point about 15O feet
above the city where it is reservoired
Ar.l %ol nh &h0 ",
large mains. The water is free from
alkali 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 a
recent issue, ''The water supply and
water system of city is a matter which
first presents itself to the would-be in
vestor or non resident, and it is always
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
to Missoula at the present time, if you
have no very special ties elsewhese, will
cause you tosettle 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-
Eoula 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
the advantages of a high altitude, being
1900 feet above sea level, and yet being
sheltered from the cold east winds and
open to the chinook winds Of the Pacific
BOAST, caused by the Japan ocean cur
rent. Vegetation luxuriates in such a
climate, and we have that grand combi-
Aation-the bracing air of the Rockies
Ind the comforts of an eastern locality
Where is the man, woman or child who
loes not long for the orchards, gardens
md lawns, SO numerous in the east?
11o ic {ol for r.,
Ees, but especially for it's many CON-
ortable homes.
By investing in Missoula real estate at
he 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
many bargains in all parts of the city;
tut we wish to especially call your at
ention to the new plat, McCormick's
ddition No. 2, lying half mile west of
he business center of the city, which
commonly known as the "Gardsn and
Orchard addition" to Missoula. It re-
CisOc eAlot Adul0 lIOm Inc IdCG UQdb IIo
oil is excellent and well adapted to
ardening, and there are hundreds of
hrifty and bearing fruit trees growing
y the lots. There is great deal of
atisfaction in having q home, and in
tead OF barren lot a well-cultiyated
arden with plenty of water for irriga-
on purposes. Fruits, flowers and veg
tables of all kinds grow rapidly end
accessfully on the lots in the McCor-
lick addition No. ?, Missoula.
For further particulars and printed
escriptive matter o. Missoula and the
arrounding country, address
MCCONNELL, COOK & co.
Real Estate and Financial Agents,
Aissoula, Montana