The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-02
NEWS in KALISPELL
Recent Rains Appreciated in That
Favored Agricultural Center.
AN INFLUX OF SETTLERS
Residence Building Taking Boom
Great Northern Constructing
Stock Yards--Regarding In
surance Rates.

Kalispell. April 3o.-Heavy rains Sat
urday and Sunday did a wonderful
amount of good. While nothing was
suffering for rain, yet the showers
will greatly advance the growth. The
heavy snowfall in the mountains dur
ing the winter insure an abundance OF
moisture for the crops, but the grasses
thrive much better with rain. The hills
have assumed that mantle of green
which gives the Flathead valley such
a beautiful appearance. Back of the
verdant hills rise the snow-capped
mountains forming a picture at this
time of the year that would defy the
artist. There will be no such high wa
ter as that of last year. as the snow
fall was not as heavy in the noun
tains. Then, too, last year the sun
came out so hot that the snow was
melted rapidly, converting the streams
into raging torrents.
The steamer Kalispell now makes
regular trips to and from Kalispeii TO
the foot of the lake, leaving here Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, re-
turning the same days. The Kalispell
is a newiy-built boat, and under the
MANAGEMENT of Eugene Hodge. a splen-
did service may be depended upon.
B. ]. McIntire has just returned from
a visit to his old home at Bay City.
Wis, where he was summoned TO the
bedside of his aged father, who i'm
proved greatly before Mr.. McIntire's
departure. Mr.. McIntire reports very
dry weather in the eastern states, and
says they have little hopes of crops
unless rain falls soon.
A chapter of Royal Arch Masons has
L. Ia
for work. The first meeting will prob
ably be held this week. when there
will be a number of applications TO be
acted upon. For it's size Kalispell is
one OF the greatest lodge towns in the
state. The officers of the chapter are
w. B. Green, high priest; ]. l.. Cox,
king; w. A. Nelson, scribe.
During the past two weeks about
20 families have arrived from Nebras-
ka and other eastern states all of
whom have come to make the Flathead
valley their home. They are all de-
lighted with the climate and the gen.
eral character of the country, which is
SO different from the drought-stricken
districts they have deserted. The new
corners have means and are buying
farms.
Wonderful improvements have been
made in the farms of the Flathead dur
ing the past season. and much naorf
care has been exercised in the selection
of seeds and in putting in the crops
This, with the increased acreage. vii
produce grand results this fall
Much attention is being given e
fruit culture this spring. The result,
have been so good that others are en-
couraged to set out orchards. Frui
growing in the Flathead is no longe
an experiment. Ii has been demon
strated that fruits OF all kinds can D.
grown here. and in quantirfesA OF n
excellent quality. "a ! VIII
The Great Northern Railway com
pany is constructing extensive stool
yards or cattle pens at the west en'
of the yards here to accommodate tn
shipments OF cattle shipped from tn
West and those shipped from here.
The foundation for c. Z. Conrad
new residence is about completed. an
work will soon be commenced on tn
frame work. This residence viii b
the finest in Kalispell when oompiate
and will cost between $4,000 snd So
600. 1t will occupy a block on Wood
lawn avenue in the east part OF tn
city. In addition to this there are
number of other dwellings being cor
structed. Among those now buildin
are John Graham. r. ]. Lartcr an
Thomas Bogart.
The shores OF Foy lake, which lies c
the top OF the hill about two mil'
southwest of Kalispell. are rapidly b.
coming dotted with cottages. Tho,
new living there are DIR. A. ID. Macdol
aid, County Attorney Logan. Mr.
Bronson and +. NJ. Morgan. c. Il. Co