The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-21

The Waters Diyided-Paid Their Policies
Leased a Coal Mine.

ACNsou I" SO0A lA
LIVINGSTON, Feb. 20. - Special. - The
most important water right case ever tried
in Park county came to a close Thursday
afternoon. The action was brought by
Samuel Holiday ct al. vs.. David p. Rankin
ct al, and is the result of a disagreement
over water rights on Trail creek. The case
occupied the attention of the district court
for about eight days and was very instruct
i've to ranchmen and others interested in
irrigating. A verdict was returned divid-
ing the waters in question. This ease has
attracted much attention throughout the
county and the court room was crowded to
the doors during each session.
G. p. Garter. who recently arrived in
Livingston from glastonbury, Conn. has
purchased the commission business of j. C.
Callahan and will take charge OH Monday
next. Mr.. Callahan has decided to remove
to Bonner's Ferry, III the British posses.
sions where he is largely Interested in real
estate.
The masquerade ball given by the Calu-
met club at Fowlie's hall Thursday evening
was largely attended and was one of the
most successful parties of the season. The
next event under the auspices of the club
will be q leap year party, to be given by the
ladies at Fowlie's hall Thursday evening.
9. S. Hefferlin began on Tuesday the
work of adding another story to his one
story block ON the west side of Main street.
An additional fifty feet will be built in the
rear OF three of the store buildings in this
block. The improvements will be of a
very substantial character. and when COM
pleted will add much to the appearance of
Main street.
The Japanese tea and bazar given by the
ladies of St. Andrews Episcopal church on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings was
largely attended, and Was a complete sue
- - fNL
are about $500, which amount will be ap-
piled in making improvements on the
church.
Alfred Myers, the we'll known cattleman
of Shields river, was in Livingston Mon
day. He reports stock on the range as be-
ing in excellent condition.
Chas. H. Kruhne, the machinist who was
run ovor by a switch engine some weeks
ago and had both legs taken off, is gaining
rapidly. At the time of the accident he
was insured in the Fidelity and Casualty
for $1,000 and in the Standard for S1,5OOJ.
During the past week the companies made
a settlement with MIR. kruhne, paying him
the full amount called for in the policies.
The roof of the building occupied by the
Royal restaurant was discovered on fire
exceed 800. fully covered by INSURANCE,
The Silver Bell Mining company held an
election of officers at the office of Hopes
u Eaton. Int following Were elected for
the ensuing year: President. G. FL. Eaton;
vice president, Pierce Hopes; treasurer,
Allan Maconochie; secretary, II. w. Dyer;
Superintendent, William Sherwood.
Rev. W. M. Weeks, of the Baptist church,
will 90 to Miles City Wednesday where he
will deliver his lecture on Henry Ward
Reechar.
|. j. Galbraith. of the firm of Galbraith
Il Fuller, the Missoula architects, has de-
cided to remove to this city. Hi has Sc
cured Il lease Of a suite of rooms in the
Beatty building, which will be occupied
by the firm about March l. It is their in
tention to remov their office from Missoula
here and make this city. their Headquarters,
Mr.. Galbraith formerly resided in this city
and has a large circle of friends who are
pleased to learn that he has decided to again
take up his residence here.
Presiding Elder Mills, of Bozeman, has
been IN Livingston the past week conduct
ing revival meetings at the Methodist
church.
The Livingston Dialectic club held an in
terestina meeting on Monday evening. Mr..
Maconochle presented a very entertaining
paper on Authors of the Fifteenth Gen.
tury.' At the regular meeting on next
Monday evening Mr.. Angus Brown viii
read q paper on the subject. 9TH Motive
Power of Electricity"
The Livingston Electric Light COMPANY
have secured Il lease of Il coal mine five
miles west of the city, where they expect to
obtain the fuel necessary for their works in
this city.
Lee EiBenberR departed for Chicago on a
business trip Thursday.