The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-03-17
FROM THE SPRINGS
News and Gossip in Meagher County's
Capital.
WAITING FOR THE RAILROAD
Gallant Crew of Firemen-Soci-
ETY. MISUNDERSTANDING and
Coing-The Record of
One Week.

Special Correspondence of the Standard.
White Sulphur Springs, MARCH, 10
For dullness the present term OF the
district court is without a rival in the
history of the county. Judge Armstrong
has been in attendance during the past
week, as have also two or three visit
ing attorneys, but little business has
been transacted. The only case of i'm
portance is that of Hines VS.. Marks ct
al, which involves the right to the
water of Ray creek, in the Missouri
valley. This case came to trial on the
10th. A special venire was issued from
which to select jury, and the case is
progressing at this writing. About 80
witnesses were subpoenaed. There was
not single criminal case on the dock
ct for this town, which speaks volumes
Tor the law-abiding qualities of the
residents of Meagher county.
IL there is anything in these parts
that will lbear the X rays IL is the
White Sulphur Springs fire department.
which Is composed of the most gallant
lot or young men that ever breathed the
breath of life. They number 30 at pres
ent, and to say that each and every
one of them is an adept in his particu-
lar line does not express it. They have
Just received new coats, hats and a
bugle for use at CONGREGATIONS, and the
citizens may rest assured that the lad
water tank to the next fire, but the
coats, hats and bugle will be there.
rain or shine. This ser OF young men
never get ratified, but at the recent fire
which caused several of our local poets
to spout forth in heartrending verse,
one of the firemen rushed up to the
water wagon and told the boys to fill
up the tank which was at that time
overlooking with water. This self-con-
trolled fireman was informed that the
tank was full to overlooking, to which
he replied: Never mind if it is; fill
her up again." Still the people are
proud of them; in fact, could not get
along without them.
Mrs Robert Barker entertained a
small company of her friends at an af-
ternoon tea on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Waterman enter
tanned a small company of friends in
honor Of Judge +. K. Armstrong of
Bozeman Thursday evening Whist was
the order, and talking was not allowed
across the board unless a person wish
ed to say something complimentary of
Mr.. Waterman's fine Plymouth Rock
chickens. Refreshments, such as only
Mrs. Waterman can serve, were dis
pensed, and one and all departed ex-
pressing themselves as highly pleased
with the evenings many pleasant feat
ures. Those present were: Messrs.
and Mesdames c. Mayn, l.. Hoffman,
r. N. Sutherlin, ID. z. Folsom, Robert
Barker. A. Spencer, w. f. Ford. j.
Craig, William McGinness, John Smith,
Miss Ford, Miss DeBorde.
County Attorney Gormley returned
Wednesday from Helena, where he has
been looking after business before the
supreme court.
w. II. Sutherlin arrived home from
the immigration and mining convention
at Helena Friday, and reports most
Interesting time and looks for MANY
good results from the same. Mr.. Suth-
erlin was made a member of the per-
manent organization from this county,
on which Meagher county is to be con-
graduated.
Merchants are at present reaping
quite a rich harvest from the men en-
ployed in constructing the Montana
railroad to Castle. Hardly day passes
but what a number of teams are load
ed with supplies for the camps along
the line of the road. One merchant
stated one day last week that he had
received a letter telling him to watch
out for railroad news in a few days
that would cause him to smile contin-
ually. II is earnestly hoped the much |
looked for news will be, The railroad |
is coming to White Sulphur Springs"
and that this news will be accompanied |
by sworn statement as TO the sender's /
past present and future reputation for |
telling the truth J..
Walter Upton has been selected by |
Assessor Jobb to assist him in the dis |
charge of his duties.
John Ellenberg, city marshal Of Mel |
hart, spent several days in town dur
ing the past week shaking hands with |
old time friends Mr.. Ellenberg held |
the lines between this place and Dia-
mond City for a number of years. and,
like all old stagers, he has an unlim-
tied supply of interesting stories.
Frank Gilbert. young gentleman
who. judging from his present position,
is too nimble with his fingers, was
brought over from Neihart last week
and lodged in Jail here to serve SO days
for petty larceny.
John Shober of Helena was here dur
ing the past week on business.
A letter received a few days ago from
Mrs. 5. f. Downey. written from
Tempe Ariz.. states that she expects
10 leave that place shortly for Los An
geles. Cal, and after a short visit there
will go 10 the City Of Mexico. Mrs.
Downey's many friends i'm this place
are hopeful that she will soon return
here TO reside permanently. and from
the tone of her letter there is little
doubt but what she is contemplating
such a step.
Lawyer Goodwin was over from
Townsend during the past week at
tending TO business in the district
court. He reports Townsend as on the
up grade as regards business, and says
that town viii take on metropolitan
airs in the early spring.
O. w. Dunlap left here on Thursday
last for Unionville. Pa, ou business.
q. T.. kumpe has returned from his
trip 10 Salt Lake. and reports hav-
ing enjoyed himself hugely. Ernest. /
Of course. visited the many points OF
interest in the beautiful city but seems
I'm rrf har I
anything else he saw on his trip.
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