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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Katie Putnam.

81 Katie Putnam.
Miss Putnam is the same sweet singer,
divine danseuse and charming actress that
she has been since she made her debut on
the boards; the exception being an i'm
provement if such a thing were possible.
No cultured theater-goer can say that he
or she has ever seen a more perfect blend
ing Of pathos and humor than that enacted
by Miss Putnam. Laughing or crying,
STUDY N her metheds and one can raadiiy
attest that a play with Miss Putnam in the
cast is vertically a practical sermon. She ia
surrounded by a good supporting company.
Louisville Commercial.
This charming little actress will COM
mence a weeks engagement at Ming's OPP
era house. Monday. Dec. %. in a round of
her popular plays. No greater favorite than
Katie has ever visited Helena, There will
be a grand extra matinee New Years day.
Secure you seats in time.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
FINE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Fred Sass Is Prepared to Respond to all
Demands. "

Fred Sass is Prepared to Respond to all
'+5 * Demands. |
Ladies' who desire to please their friends
who smoke, and gentlemen who desire to do
the right thing by old acquaintance, can
not do better, if they want the best goods,
than by purchasing of Fred Sass, the cigar
manufacturer on Lower Main street. All
goods kept by Mr.. Sass are of fine manu-
~facture. made of the best material BY
skilled union workmen. For holiday trade
he has made special preparation, and is
offering first class goods, in boxes contain
ing twenty-five and fifty cigars, which he
guarantees to be equal to any domestic
goods on the Helena market. and superior
to most. Purchasers may have full faith
in all that Mr.. Sass says about his goods.
In addition to cigars, he has a line of pipes
and smokers goods generally which he is
selling at very reasonable prices. Old and
new friends who call on Christmas will re-
ceive an eight-inoh cigar In honor of the
day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
A POPULAR FIRM.
wise s. Goodkind Have Built Up q Great
NV. nMRIneSS. -

wise s. Goodkind Have Built Up a Great
Business.
The wholesale liquor firm of Wise d
Goodkind have established an enviable
reputation since they came here a year and
a half ago. Their business has grown into
every corner of the state, into Idaho and
Dakota, and is extending as fast as the
merit of goods and reputation Of the firm
for fair dealing become known. The first
floor of their big store AT the corner Of
Main street and Sixth avenue
is completely filled with fine goods
az we'll as q floor above. Everything
in the line of liquors from the rarest i'm
ported wines and cordials as we'll MS choice
brands of cigars can be found. The firm,
however, take special pride in the famous
"Old Maturity whisky, a brand owned
and controlled exclusively by Wise & Good
kind. 1t is a Kentucky whisky, held three
years in bond and exported to Europe
whore it is kept until wanted. In flavor,
purity and popularity it is approached by
no other brand sold in this country.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Easy Question TO Answer.

Tho Christmas season IN here with the
perplexing question OF what shall ! give
TO this one or that?" Nothing 80 pleases
the feminine fancy as a bottle Of fine per-
fume or a dainty toilet case. Almost with
out exception both old and young have a
keen appreciation of n delicate perfume.
The Paynter Drug company carries the
finest stock of perfumes and toilet novel
ties in the city. Before deciding on Il gift
which to present to your friend call and
inspect their line OF perfumes, toilet cases,
manicure sets, a~rtists' materials, brushes
of all kinds. elegant cut glass toilet bottles,
pocket books and leather goods. They
carry a complete line of drugs and apothe-
cnry's supplies. and are ever ready to fill
prescriptions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

apples, rather a curiosity at this season Of
tho year, and they are sure TO meet with q
ready sale. A good many years 2 MI.
Wallace inaugarated the system Of denling
only In tho best grades Of goods. and no has
never changed ". The result 10 that mo-
better line Of groceries and such articles as
ars kept In first-claas grocery establish
ments. 30 firmly. have the people become
fixed in this belief that II there II anything
extra nice needed for y party or a reception
that sue will be able to obtain tho best that
there IL in the market. While stock carried
is very large, II is all carefully selected, and
every department Is kept up TO the highest
standard.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

dressed; with ono, many deficiencies In the
matter of attire are apt to BIO overlooked.
Is there any imaginable reason why you
should be without such nm article Of dress
sonabie cost with mn article both fashion
able and becoming at the well-known mil
linory establishment Of Mrs. Fisher on
Main street, Besides her large stock of
millinery goods she Ia carrying q fine line
OF fancy articles for the holiday trade.
Noticeable among these novelties Ia n hand
some line of draperiea, toilet articles. pho
tograph holders and glove cases.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
frank Burns Discharged.

Frank Burns was convicted recently of
sending obscene matter through the mails,
and sentence was suspended for tho time.
A motion was made in his case yesterday
for arrest of Judgment. 1t was argued by
Rufus @. Garland. the able young son of ex-
Attorney General Garland. He. held
that the matter complained of
was not obscene within the mean
ing of the law. Judge Knowles
sustained his view of the case, ordered the
stay Of execution. and directed Burns dis
charge from custody.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

A. A. Campbell, the popular subscrip-
tion agent of The INDEPENDENT, and Miss
Lou Huber, of Columbus, Ind, were mar
ried yesterday afternoon by Rev. g. j,
Toilet. at the parsonage of the cathedral.
J. M. Moriarty was best man and Mary
Beadle bridesmaid. The happy couple
loft at $50 p. m. for Salt Lake City. to be
absent until Dec. 81, when they will be at
home to their friends at BIG Breckenridge
street,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
ARTISTIC NOVELTIES,
A Display of Goods That Attracts General
Attention,

81 ~ - "N~"' sAo
Attention,
The finest window displays are seen in
the handsomest drug store in'the city, Pope
q Connor's, for the daintiest and oatchiest
of all Christmas novelties are in this estab-
lishment. The rarest colognes, perfumes, cut
glass scent bottles arc here to be found.
The finest domestic and imported soaps
specially selected for the trade in this city
form an attractive part of tho exhibit. The
largest line and the grantsst variety Of hicl
grade leather GOODS include n bewildering
array of pocketboolks. The toilet setB,
manicure sets arc in all styles and at all
prices. AS a special attraction the firm
show u beautiful line of hand mirrors
brushes, toilet articles. Some of these ap-
proach high art in the fine ivory carvings.
though this assortment suits oil pocket
books. There ara pocket lnlves galore and
at all prices. The Christmas exhibit ia
we'll worth visiting, md the visitor IL quite
sure to lind something to please the fancy
for holiday gifts.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
RALEIGH h CLARKE'S
that are Genuine

In consideration OF the extraordinary low
prices, we must consider ali sales to DO for
CASH.
We will, from to-day until Jan. l, Offer
such reductions throughout our house M
will surprise NIL buyers Of Dry Goods in this
city and claim the careful attention OF
everyone who has this class OF goods TO
buy. This is no fake. but n bona fde
change In prices. ~ given below. In some
cases tho goods aro priced for less than
they can be replaced at Wholesale and are
beyond the reach OF competition.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
-N9"'7Ns~~-tT~ M
NEW YORK WINS.

A Car Load OF the Finest Apples Re-
celved by II. q, Wailnce,
IL. 9. Wallace. the Main street gr Deer, is
in reosipt of a oar load of select New York
state Baldwin apples. They are not hand
some to the eye, but are delicious TO tho
taste, and are good keepers" as tho deal-
ers put it. The we'll known reputation of
the Bnldwins guarantee for them a quick
salo. Mr.. Wallace has xlao some pine
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

A venire for twenty-seven jurors was
drawn by Judge Knowles and is %returnable
Jan. Z.
Fred Particle, charged with rape on the
Indian reservation. will be tried Jan. II, in
the United States court.
The re-trial of Mrs. Amelia d. Barnum,
ex-postmistress of Mann, was set for jan
nary IL, before Judge Knowles.
Motion for a new trial in the case of
Henry Ward, convicted of rifing the mails.
was argued and submitted in the United
States court.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
No Blame Attached.

The jury in the case of w. G. Keyner, the
Northern Pacific brakeman killed Monday
night, yesterday found q verdict %exhonerar-
ing the RAILROAD employees from blame. The
testimony was in accordance with the facts
published, that Keyner had thrown the
switch to let his engine out after it had
been set for the coal train. which struck
and run over him. Keyner has a sister in
Orristown, Pa, and before he died asked
that an accident policy for $1,000 be COL
lected for her benefit.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
LOSES HIS LEG.
jew Jake Suffers Additional Misfortune
After q Hard Siege.

jew Jake Suffers Additional Misfortune
Altar a Hard Siege.
DR.. M. Rockman, assisted by DR.. William
Treacy, yesterday amputated Jake Harris
left leg above the knee. It was thought for
awhile after Jew Jake was brought to Hell
ena that the limb could be saved. The
wound was such, however, that the bono
would not unite, and within the last two
days it became apparent that the condition
Of the limb made it necessary to perform
All amputation. This was lone yesterday
morning at st. Peters hospital. The leg
was taken off about the upper third between
the knee and the hip. 1t was found that
the thigh bone had been shattered and
split. After the operation Harris rallied
and the chances for his recovery are better
now thar before.
The display If fancy cases in plush, kid. ooze,
chamois, leather, polished wood, silk, satin, Gel
luloid and hand-painted plaques cannot be
equaled to that now on exhibition at The Bee
Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
The hest Beau Rejoicetll.

The Montana Shoe company does not Of
fer you tickets on gold watches, nor any
other chance scheme where hundreds of
purchasers have to contribute to what one
person may chance to get. But what they
do offer is worth something to everybody.
One of the finest assortments of foot gear
to be- found in the city is that of the Mon
tam Shoe company or Main street. They
carry a large and valuable stock of boots
and shoes suited to old and young. rich and
poor. Their line of slippers ia not excelled
in the city. either in quality or quantity.
Their clerks are courteous and obliging.
If YOU do not care to purchase, but only
come for the purpose Of inspecting their
goods, they are ever ready to place them on
exhibition and to give you their prices.
which nre very reasonable. If you desire
to give your best fellow a pair of handsome
slippers for Christmas you will find some
thing that annot fail to suit his fancy in
the stock of the Montana Shoe company.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
The Injunction Dissolved.

Judge Buck, in the district court yester-
day, dissolved the temporary injunction in
the matter of the property owners on Main
street hiring others than Contractor H. B..
Palmer to set up the curbing in front Of
their places. The judge held that it was
not a matter for injunction. If the con-
tract was valid the city would protect the
contractor. If the contractor was dam
aged the property owners were responsible
people, and the damages were capable of
being estimated.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
VIENNA BAKERY RESTAURANT. .

A Good Table, Fine Location, and Excel
lent Service Fill the Bill.
The removal of the Vienna Bakery res
taurant from the rear of the store to the
large and ~commodious quarters now occu-
pied on Main street opposite Grand, was a
very wise step on the part of Mr.. Evans,
if the way in which business has grown is
to be taken into consideration. In addition
to having the most inviting eating place in
the city, MI. Evans is credited with pos
sessinR one of the best cooks and Il most
courteous and efficient corps of walters. 1t
is %patronized by the best people in the city,
and nothing comes into the Helena mar
kets but may be obtained at the Vienna
Bakery restaurant. 1t leads to-day all the
Helena restaurants, and is deserving of the
large and constantly growing patronage.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Atones for Other Deficiencies.

always in order. At this special season of
tho year, holiday week, it is particularly in
order. Without a good hat, no matter
hat else you wear. you cannot be we'll
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

The Bee Hive still leads as the only first class
toy house in Montana. Their line includes
everything that is new, and their prices are lower
than ever.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Three Bears will Go to Deer Lodge.
Three Bears, the Cheyenne Indian con-
victed of stealing, was sentenced to two
months imprisonment at Deer Lodge.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Fresh Fish.

Lake Superior trout. Lake Winnipeg
white fish, wall-eyed pike, piokerel, cod.
rod snapper, perch, herring and fresh mack
erel. at LINDSAY d Co.'s, Edwards street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Picture books, story books, paper dolls, A b c
blocks. comioal blocks. building blocks. games,
pianos, violins, banios. music boxe', harmonious,
m~atalaphones, ETC., at The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Large line of fancy novelties suitable for holi
day presents at The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Fine and large assortment OF selected
imported and domestic wines and liquors
for the holidays at the California Wine
House.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Our goods are all guaranteed ms ropre-
scented We do not buy job lots, cOnse-
Iuently have no trash. But 0mmsMoe on
Monday to sell good goods ut prices that
Will surprise you. y. u. Edwards.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

DR.. q. q. Dodge, dentist, over Sanfo rd's
furniture store. Teeth extracted SOC, gas
~. ether, chlnroform administered. nrti-
hctnl tceth $40. Crown and bridge work.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Don't you know there are but few on
portunities to buy standard boots and
shoes as cheaply AZ now ut the Drew store,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

The Bee Hive has formed q co. partnership
with Santa Claus, and that we'll known iadivid-
nal will buy all Of his presents for his young
friends rs this establishment
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

We call the attention of our numerous patrons
to the fact that MIR. Oppenheimer, while in New
York has secured tho sole agency of the cele-
brated stratton. &c Storm cigars. Oppenheimer
u Asch. Mineral Springs Hotel.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Hereby Give Motto,

That OF the LIST of January, 1892, l will
again engage in the ice business, inc solicit
the patronage of my former customers and
the public generally. G. A. BLACKBURN.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
District Court Proceedings.

w. p. Ellison ct al. vs. j. w. Barker.
Jury found for defendant.
w. II. Hunt vs. Cornelius Hedges. Stay
of execution granted, pending motion for
new trial.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
One Month for Bertrand.

One Month Tor Bertrand.
A motion for a new trial in the case of
F. X. Bertrand, convicted of selling whisky
to Indians, was overruled by Judge
Knowles, who sentenced the prisoner to one
month in the penitentiary at Deer Lodge.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Get the best and purest wines MT the Cali
fOrnta Wine House for your Christmas
dinner.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Fancy table covers at The Zee Hive in chenille,
plush. silk, linen, tapestry. velvet. crash, ETC., nj
import prices. Call and SEQ them. Ad on
another page.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Get cut sale prices of dry goods and
clOaks elsewhere, then come to Erunells
and we will save you one half.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Magic lanterns, tool ehssts, ten pins, mechani-
cal toye, air guns, etc. for boys at Tho Bee
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Go to The Bee Hive for a present for your best
girl. They have a nice line, prices very low.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
CelcrY.

Celery.
Boston Fish Market.
10 N. Warren street.
Telephone 81.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Don't miss the last chance for bargAinl
In boots and shoes at the Drew store.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Special attention is called to our entire
stock of
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR,

Special attention is called to our entire
stock OF
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR,
Which have been reduced from BIB to 10
per cont from former price.
We have received several new lines of
silk and linen handkerchiefs which have
been marked very cheap for Christmas
trade.
KID GLOVES.
The most complete line of warranted
genuine French Kid Gloves, both button
and Foster hook, in street aud evening
shades, from a ~four-button to shoulder
lengths, all fully warranted. During this
sale only, a reduction of rs cents q pair will
DO made from regular prices on all kid
gloves sold.
CLOAkS AND WRAPS.
We nave q fine assortment of seal plush
Cloaks n Jackets, Ladies Street jackets
and listers, plain and fur trimmed-all the
latest styles. Also a fine line Of Children's
Cloaks. for all ages, Ladies' Caps. Capes,
etc. The entire stock of these garments
are offered, during this sale. at a discount
of 1914 per cent. This also includes our
line of tine Tea Gowns.
Do not allow any one to mislead you. If
you have anything to buy in Dry Goods not
mentioned above, come to our house and
price II before buying as we propose to re-
duce our stock n make such prices az
will move it rapidly.
Store Open Until o =. NJ.
RALEIGH g. CLARKE.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Montana stones make elegant souvenir pres
ents. They are to b. seen. at The j. Steinmetz
Jewelry Co.'s in great variety.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Legal blanks al this office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Holiday goods Of all kinds at The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

Diamonds almost as cheap as Montana sap
phires at The j. Steinmetz Jewelry Co.'s.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Rates, $500 per Day and upwards.

lissner's Mineral Spring Water.
1t is a cure for tho following diseases: Dys-
pepsin, Indigestion. Biiiousness, Gravel, Ca
tarrh Of the stomach aud Bowels, Pilss. Kidney,
Bladder, Sour Stomach, and skin diseases. Hun
dreds of testimonials can be seen at Mineral
Springs Hotel.
OFFICE O Z DIR. M. Ro3KMAN.
HELENA, MONT. Nov. S, 1880: :
MARCUS LIssNER. Esq. n Dear Sir: Since /
read the report of al analysis made by Professor
found that it is not only a pure drinking water,
but it is OF glelt therapeutic yaluo for many dis
eases, viz: Blliousncss, indi %gestion, constipa-
ton, liver, kidney and bladder diseases, as also
for those suffering with gravel. ] am justified in
recommending your spring water to those suffer
ing with the above mentioned dlseas es. and by
using the water for Two or three weeks it will re-
commend itself. Very truly yours.
NJ. ROCkMAN. M. D..
READ WHAT THE GREAT TEMPERANCE LECTURER
EAS TO SAY. - ."
HELENA, Mont, Aug. 20, 1891.
My DEAR MIR. L~IssNnR--It gives me great
pleasure to state briefly the great benitit | have
received from the use of the Lissner spillS
water. have been for three years afflicted with
kidney trouble, cansin: me intense pain. ! have
taken much medicine, with but little + lief. l
have used porous ~plasters. They gave me tenn
pora. y relief. The sewers, pains in my, back yet
remained. | commenced the use of the spring
water about five weeks ago and Immediately got
relief. l feel no more pain or aches. urinate
with perfect freedom. and have every reason to
believe l am entirely cured. With my whole
heart do l thank you for this water of life.
Yours in haste,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23
Fresh lot of New York Counts, in shell, at thu
Motor Office.

Don't miss the Haynes car.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-23

The Largest and Best Hotel in the city. Accessi-
BILE by electric carr to all parts Of the city.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-10-14

ONLY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH;
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-10-14
THE WARNER TRACT.

About midway between Oakland and San Lean
dro, on the direct line Of the @. r. II. r. and OAK
land and San LeandrO Electric Road. The object
OF the excursion is Tor the purpose of presenting
the public ITS acres of the finest land In Alan eda
County. subdivided into large lots, 50xl5O l5Ox
80; also and 10 acre tracts. A tract of land
ly ing within Is minutes ride of Oakland, within 40
minutes ride OF San Francisco tract surrounded
by the most substantial residents of Alameda
County. tract where the poor man can invest as
well as the rich: where any one afford 10 buy
themselves home for on ehtth OF the price OF any
land laying within the same radius of Oakland or
San Francisco. tract where you can Invest your
money and lay aside small portion OF your monthly
earnings that Will return to in few years
money than any savings bank In the United states.
A tract where you can buy home and have all
The advantages of the metropolis Of the State at
your front door. tract where the Oakland and
San Leandro Electric Road runs through with cars
every few minutes In both directions A tract
where you can reach Elmhurst Station, on the G. F.
local railroad, affording Communication with San
francisco within forty minutes. Tine Warner Tract
streets will be graded at owners expense.