The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-19
MONTANASTATE HEADQUARTERS.
Visitors to the Worlds Fair-331
Michigan Avenue.

For Visitors to the Worlds Fair-331
Michigan Avenue
This club has the endorsement and ap.
prevail OF Gov. j. e. Richards, the
board Of Worlds fair managers for Mon.
tana and many other leading and reput
able citizens.
The citizens of the state OF Montana are
aware OF the fact that it's progress and de-
velopment for the past fifteen years has
been second to no state in the union. Ow.
ing to the fact that we have never had a
commissioner of immigration. and that nc
concerted action has been made to advsr-
tise the advantages and resources Of this
ocality to the capitalists Of the east or the
citizens OF the cid world. hui compa,a a.
lively few outside Of our W territorial
limitations are adequately impressed with
our Importance.
1t is now thought advisable to make a
united effort to call the attention Of capital
to the advantages 10 be derived from in
vestments in Montana properties.
MANY of the states OF the union have
erected. within the confines Of jackson
park, Chicago. n state building as head
quarters for their citizens. Most of these
buildings are small in size, and under favor
able circumstances would attract but little
attention, and when placed in the imme-
date neighborhood of those magnificent
architectural piles which 90 to make mn the
buildings Of the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton. and which are the wonder and admira-
ton of all who have seen them, they will
pass unnoticed.
1t is probably understood by all that each
OF these state buildings is within the grounds
OF the Worlds Columbian exposition, and
4 nj nd ~ an 4 - -. D.:
only after payment of the regular entrance
fee.
1t is the design of the Montana State
club to provide a con-
venisnt location whore may be made
a suitable display of the minerals
and other resources Of our state. and from
which may be distributed advertising mat
ter calculated to awaken interest in our
various business enterprises. which adver-
Using matter. by Il rule of the local board
Of tho Worlds Columbian exposition. can
not be distributed within the grounds, and
provide the members of this club with
needed ~conveniences for themselves
an 4 their friends.
The projectors have secured the magni-
dcent residence, 331 Michigan avenue, past
The windows of which all PROFESSIONS, mill
larry and civic. must march. and which is /
and easily accessible from the |
Columbian exposition and from
The business center. Certificate holders
Will be entitled to all these privileges and
of the same, a few only of
which we enumerate.
There will be provided a large reception |
'oom. upon the ground floor, where the oit- |
zens of Montana are expected to register, |
giving their home and Chicago addresses.
All mail and kilograms may be addressed |
10 certificate holders in care Of tho club. |
stationery and convenience for the au- |
of the same will be provided fee |
IT charge. The leading newspapers of this
'tate, as we'll es eastern newspapers. will be /
constantly on file; competent stenographers /
VII be in attendance. and a telegraph Of
telephone and American District Mes |
enger service will be- established within
he building.
Hotel and lodging house accommodations
viii be procured for members at the best
obtsinable.
A ladies' parlor and retiring room, in
barge of competent female attendants,
will bs free to the patrons of the club, as
hort. it is designed to furnish all the con-
enlences and surroundings of a first-class
Iotel. with the exception of meals. !
Certificates OF membership will be issued !!
u the uniform price of $50. emitting the
!older thereof to all privileges of tho club
Turing their entire STAY in tie city of Chi ;
ago.
Certificates are to be nom assessable, and
he owners thereof will. in no way, be held 4
or ANY debts of the club.
A bureau of information will be estab- 1
lshed and information furnished az to the |
lifferent point of interest in the citv, and !
'uides will be sent when desired. Excur. |
ions will be arranged for the lake at req.
enable rates. and seats at the theaters Sc !
ured. in advance, with no trouble to men,
uers.
If from sickness or other causes the Ger
ihcate holder ia unable to visit Chicago.
pom the surrender of the certificate a new
ne will be issued, without extra expense. |
o any one whom the original holder may
designate.
Montana has already attracted the atten-
ion OF the CIVILIZED world by its unique
md artistic advertisement. it's "Silver
'tatue Justice and it ia expected that her
citizens will heartily corporate in making
he Montana State Headquarters club the
Idmiration and envy Of the dwellers of all |
he other states. With your cooperation |
his can be accom- nlished. /.
Certificates of membership cen be had by |
emitting $50 to James Barnes. Jr., d. Co., |
Merchants hotel, Helena. Mont.
70 further particulars address James .
3arnes, IT,, d Co.. Great Falls, Mont, or
Helena, Mont.