The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-31
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Railroads Headed For the City-Grear
Health Resort.

Railroads Headed For the City-Great
Health Resort.
Here are more figures from the books of
County Assessor Gardner:
Last year the assessment of the city was
$47S,009, which was a heavy increase over
the previous year.
This year the assessment will run closeto
$8o0,00o. These figures tell something
about the story of progress.
The development of resources in this
surrounding country during the past five
years il something by which the future may
be predicted. Another five years will wit
ness a marvellous growth. The atmosphere
is already full of promise. First of all,
railroads will find their way into the
country, and then progress will march in
strides. The coming of railroad facilities
is no longer a matter of speculation. The
only question is, will the railroad reach the
springs In three, six or nine months. For
some time surveyors have been working
the mountains and across p~rairies,
is completed. 1t is not settled whether the
0 will run direct to the springs by way
of Castle or whether a branch will run to
Castle from this line with the springs as
work on the Valley road at Helena means a
direct line from the beautiful capital city
to the capital of Meagher county. 1t is
generally believed that his road is part of
the Burlington and Missouri system but
this Is but a secondary consideration. The
dirt is flying, the ralls are dropping into
place and there is activity everywhere. 1t
means direct railway connection between
the two towns and this is all that is wanted.
The Great Northern company is very busy
with construction in all directions. Meacher
county has already been touched with its
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Montana point sought when the western ex-
tension is tinishei. Three great railway
companies have had representatives through
through this country gathering information
as to resources and all reports have been
exceedingly satisfactory. One road is al
ready pushing its way to the springs; it is
definitely known that another will be we'll
on its way before snow flies.
The construction of the new hotel and
great Hot Sulphur Natatorium means
another era in the history of White Sui
phur. Besides being a great business CEN
ter 1t m to become one of the most
popular pleasure and health resorts in the
country. The Messrs. Hershtield who own
the controlling interest in the association
never do anything by halves. Their plans
are already drawn and will be executed ac-
cordingly. Dollars will not be counted in
the effort to make the springs all that is de-
sired. Mr.. L.. H.. Hirshiield and his brother
Mr.. Aaron Hirshtield are large y interested
in White Sulphur Springs property outside
of the springs. The most desirable real es-
tate adjoining the springs is largely con-
trolled by them. They have determined to
leave nothing undone i'll the work of max
ing White Sulphur the most prosperous. as
well us the most attractive city III Montana.
The real estate market in the Springs is
already active, but preparations are under
way for creates activity when the railroad
reaches the town. Several additions have
already been plated out and placed on tho
market. There has been no booming or
false promises. The land is sold for value
m commands good prices. The people
arc satisfied to rest the merits of the city on
her natural advantages and tho resources of
the surrounding country.