The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-09

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Mrs. Francis Murphy has been confined
70 her room for tho past few days. being
unable TO assist her husband In his temper
ance work. Her speedy recovery Ia earnestly
hoped for.
Claude Hall, formerly OF this city, but
who for tho past few months hns been on
the coast, has returned to the city and ac-
copted a position with the Northern Pacific
as express messenger.
II. T.. G. Kleinschmidt and family have
returned from n ton OF the National park,
having spent two delightful weeks exploring
the wonders of that land Of which the citi-
zens OF the United States are 30 proud.
There were about three hundred invita-
tions issued but the inclemency OF the evs-
ming prevented many from accepting the
invitation. Those who went, notwithstand-
ing the storm, report a most enjoyable ove-
ming.
Mr.. Crause and Mr.. Fisher, of Anderson,
Indiana. arrived in the city last week, and
are SO charmed with the climate, people,
and the business prospects that they have
about determined to locate here perma-
nently.
Miss Mary Mcmillan, sister OF Mrs. Jas.
Stuart, is expected to arrive in Helena to.
day over the Northern Pacific. Miss Nc
MILAN comes from Virginia: and will make
her home in our city with her mother, Mrs.
G. L. Mcmillan.
Mrs. w. M. Mann and son left Wednes-
day for an extended visit among friends in
Kansas City md st. Joe. At the latter
place they will Join Mrs. Fred Gamer, who
will return to Helena with them.
Prot. Frank Trephagen. Phi. D., of Deer
Lodge. made happy his friends of this city
by a visit of several days among them dur
ing the past week. His visit was made
shorter than anticipated on account of his
chemical duties in Deer Lodge requiring
his attention. M
G. H. Howson left Wednesday for an OK
tended eastern trip. He will visit Salt Lake
city and then 20 on to New York, remain
ing there for some time. Flo will take in
the provincial exhibition at Toronto on his
first of September.
A. y. Bunker, formerly cashier of the
Second National bank of this city, and
wife. will arrive IN Helena Tuesday next for
a weeks visit among old friends and &C
guaintances. Mr.. and Mrs. Bunker were
among the organizers of the Congregational
church of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh MCGUIRE, of Portland,
Or, are visiting Helena and spending a few
weeks at the Hotel Broadwater. They ex-
press themselves as perfectly delighted with
our already famous resort, and were very
much surprised to find SO much comfort
and elegance on this side of the Rockies.
LIE HloHLtHH DuSlleSs COlloR0 HAS QUIZ
grown its old quarters and compelled the
manager to seek a more commodious place
for his school. H. g. Phelps. the proprie-
tor, has rented the upper story and one-half
the second floor of the Electric Light build
ing for the accommodation of his pupils.
The many friends of Geo. Fl. Bailey will
regret to learn of his departure for Mime
apolis on Monday evening. Mr.. Bailey has
made many warm friends during his stay
in Helena. all of whom wish him success in
his new undertaking. Should he return to
our city he will receive a hearty welcome.
Mrs. Henry Neill gave a delightful little
party last week to a few OF the more init
mate friends of the family. it being Mr..
Neill's birthday. A very pleasant evening
was spent and the guests expressed the
wish that Mr.. Neill had two birthdays a
year and that he would celebrate each of
them.
The following is taken from the Phila-
delphia Record of Aug. 2: "A young woman
IS secretary and treasurer of q Helena,
Montana, lumber company." If the good
people of the city of brotherly love would
visit our city they would find that the
young ladies here are occupying many
positions of trust and responsibility.
The home of Mrs. Sam Kennett presented
a gala appearance or Thursday evening,
that lady having invited her friends to en-
joy a cup of tea of her own brewing on that
evening. The house was beautifully deco
rated with blossoms as were the tables. and
with the handsome dresses worn by the
ladies the scene wasindeed a charming one.
The ladies of the w. G. I. U. will give an
entertainment at the Lenoir hall on We'd
nesday evening. They propose erecting a
fountain in the neighborhood of the North
ern Pacific depot, not only for the benefit
Of the thirsty public, but for the
dation of horses and dogs as we'll. The
proceeds of this entertainment will go to-
wards paying for the fountain.
The wise and good, kind ladies of our CITY
have erected a drinking fountain at the cor
ner of Main street and Sixth avenue
and propose to run opposition to. the
Wise d Goodkind men on the opposite
corner. who also cater to a thirsty
public. The ladies have this in their
favor, however, their drink is free to
all, cheers but does not inebriate, and con-
fers a blessing instead of a curse on the |
drinker.
A prominent attorney Of this city, who
was a former judge in the state. left town
Friday with a mysterious wooden case
about five feet long under his arm and a tin
what he has in the case he invariably An
swers, maps of my district" He has gone
to interview II client on the banks of a
ANAL stream known as Rock creek. He
took with him for lunch a couple of pounds
of chocolate. a can of condensed milk, a
cob pipe and a package of tobacco.
A very quiet wedding took place last
week at the residence of N. 3. Flat, at the
corner of State street and Beattie. The
contracting parties were Mrs. Gallagher
and N. B. Flatt, both we'll known in this
city. Tn ceremony was performed by
Judge Woodman in a short but impressive
manner, after which an elegant ropast was
served and partaksn of. The numerous
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Flatt unite in
wishing them a long and happy married
life.
h. Reifenrath, the efficient and faithful
baggage master of the Northern Pacific
railroad, leaves this afternoon for a two
months vacation among old friends and
relatives in Minnesota ana Wisconsin. His
first stop will be in Minneapolis and ST.
Paul, thence he will go via one of the
Chicago lines to Waukesha, Milwaukee and
Chicago. He SAYS he has abandoned his in
tended European trip and will wait until
the air ship is perfected, which will take the
place of the mogul engine and the steam
boat as a means of transit.
Good work has been done during the past
week by the persons who were appointed by
Mr.. Muth to canvass the town Cor the So
curing of accommodations for the visiting
teachers, who will come to Helena next
year. The people. have responded gener
ously, and in most cases have shown a
great deal of public spirit in regard to
making n good showing when the executive
committee meets here. The committee has
received but few rebuffs, those coming
from persons who would least be suspected