The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-03
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GENERAL NEW
OF TIIE STATE
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Culver and Noble will give a ball on the
evening of st. Patrick's day, Tuesday,
March II.
Mrs. Johns, wife of T.. j. Johns, of the
Democrat, arrived from Colorado ON sun
days coach.
Charles Giles has sold to his brother Rich
ard, of Maiden, his ranch in township 20,
section 20, range 5 east, for $4,000.
Stone is being hauled for G. M. Stafford's
new building. Work will commence in
earnest az soon as the weather will permit.
Dan Lutz's residence, at Ubet, with all it's
contents, was destroyed by tire Sunday
night. The fire is said to have caught from
a defective 1ue.
George Barney and Miss Aurelia M.
Sievert were married Wednesday, Feb. Is,
at Deerfield, at the residence of the BRIDES
sister, Mrs. D. c. White, Rev. H. d. Wads-
worth officiating.
A wrestling match took place Saturday
evening i'll Culver Il Ncble's hall, between
Frank Lamb and Barney Mcdonald. The
match was for $50 a side. collar and elbow,
best two in three. Lamb took the first two
bouts, winning the stakes.
The residence of Il. J. Frost, on McDon-
aid creek, had q narrow escape from de-
struction by fire on the morning of the 10th
inst. The lining of the house first took
fire, then some clothing. and finally the roof
of the dwelling. By hard work and heroic
efforts the house was saved, but a loss of
500
The house belonging to Chas. Lehman Il
CO., situated on the bench between Cotton
wood and Lewistown, has been removed to
Utica. 1t has done good service as a land
mark to those passing across the bench,
particularly on stormy days, serving to To-
cate one when in doubt as to position. It
could be seen for miles aroun and will be
missed by all.
n,c M;l1o.l o~l uo~o.. l.
ing out all night during their recent trip to
Ubet. They got lost on every bench be-
tween here and Trout creek, but ON the
last bench they wandered abou for some
hours, until they got up 80 high rs to see
Mr.. Cooper's. Before the storm closed
down again they succeeded in making his
ranch, and there took a broken track to Mr..
Tavener's, from where they had no further
trouble.
The driver on the route from Lavina to
Ubet spent IA portion of Sunday night OF
the prairie. He was within a few miles of
Ubet. when it commenced showing so hard
that he was unable to see his team. He
drove until he got into the foothills of the
Belt range, where he concluded to camp.
The storm cleared away about midnight
and he was enabled to see n dark object in
the distance. He hitched onto his sleigh
and made for the object, and was happy to
find that it WAS the Ubet station.
White sulphur Springs.
The masquerade ball was a success and
a jolly time was had by all who partici-
patel.
A pleasant card party was given Wednes-
day evening at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gibson.
Word WAS received this week that Mr..
and Mrs. j. q. Hussy are rejoicing over the
birth of a bouncing boy.
Marriage license has been issued to Jacob
Erickson, of Robinson. and Miss Hannah
Brake, of Castle. by Judge Badger.
p. j.. D%onnelly, of Blackhawk, was in
town Tuesday. The camp ia quiet, but
the prospect for a good season was never
better.
A pleasant party was given a week ago
Wednesday night by Miss Eva Wright to
her many young friends. The principal
amusement of the evening consisted OF a
progressive spelling match.
Scarlet fever is still prevalent. The
early part of the week two cases were re-
ported in which the children we're very low.
II 10 hoped the cold spoil will put u stop to
the dread disease.
j. A. Kane. of Woolsey's ranch, was in
Monday to obtain a physician 10 attend Mr..
Woolsy, who was reported suffering terri