The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-03-27
RAY CREEK WATERS
A Contention for Ownership in the
Court of Meagher County.
MANY OLD-TlME WITNESSES
An Interesting Dis course by Rev
J. A. Hedger to the Members of
the A. .. ~. W.-Notes From
White Sulphur Springs.

Wnlte sulphur springs.
Special Correspondence of the Standard.
White Sulphur Springs. March "a
The truthfulness Of the saying "a calm
always before a storm" was evinced
during the term of court which closed
here on the 21st. The first week was
the dullest ever known. and from all
appearances the second was the liveli-
est one experienced in several years.
The case of John Hines, ST.. VS.. Denis
Carl ct al. as to who was entitled to
the waters of Ray creek. in the Mis-
souri, valley, brought together a regu-
lar army of old-timers, the case having
taken root in the COS, and these sturdy
pioneers were necessary adjuncts TO an
amicable adjustment of the existing
differences. After examining about 80
witnesses, and hearing the numerous
arguments pro and con, the case was
given to the jury, Friday afternoon,
and on Saturday morning they rem
dered a verdict on special findings,
which, those capable of judging, say is
decidedly in favor of Hines. The court
will make its finding at the June term.
The lawyers engaged in the case were
A. c. Gormley, Max Waterman, f. ii.
Goodman. r. b. Smith. J. f. Kanouse,
William Wallace. jr., and L. c. Boom.
The jury was composed of William Tot
terdale, w. r. Bell, r. Zehutner, ID. X.
McTennan, r. Berry, ]. Davis, j. III.
Kane, d. b. Macintosh, ]. c. Upton,
II. Spencer, z. B. Randolph and G. n.
Higgins.
One of the most interesting dis
courses delivered in this city for some
time was that given at the Presbyte-
rian church on Sunday evening by Rev.
j. ii. Hedges to the members of
Meagher lodge No. IL, A. o. u. w.
His text was "A Workman that Need
eth Not to be Ashamed" H., Tim. 2:15,
and the reverend gentleman handled
the same in a most scholarly manner.
In conclusion he said: Harriet Beech
er Stowe has said in one of her novels.
Men always know when they meet a
bit of Christ's sermons walking out
bodily in good deeds; they're not like
worldly wisdom and have a smack of
something a good deal higher than
common sense; but when people see II
they say, yes, that's the true thing.
And, brethren. we ought to make our
! order so respected so high in aim and
purpose, so noted for it's charity and
/ Christlike deeds, so helpful to the dis
/ tressed, so kind to the widowed wife
/ anu CnlluTtI lildl men may Stt anu 3D.
that's the true thing Then indeed we
shall be workmen that needeth not to
be ashamed.
/ Not in vain the distance beacons, for
ward. forward let us range,
/ Let the old world spin forever down its
ringing grooves of chance,
Men. my brethren, men the workers,
ever reaping something new,
/ That which you have done. but earnest
OF the things you shall do"
William Tuppold has secured the
! lease of school section Is. township
north. range 8 east, at S401 per annum
: This land is situated about three miles
west of the Springs. The other bids
We're: T. Fertig, $3.50; Len Lewis
I $3.50. so: r. w. Williams, 1871; Spencer
( Mayn & Hoffman, 1921.
Assessor Job loaded up with supplies
on Sunday morning and started for the
! Musselshell country, at which point hf
starts in on his yearly work. Wher
| asked about the outlook he stated tha1
he feared the county commissioners
made a mistake in allowing him even
one deputy.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. VIII Rob
ertson was made happy recently by th'
arrival of a daughter.
Miss Allie Welsh returned on Friday
I
friends i'm the Martinsdale neighbor
hood.
Mayor w. T. Ford made a business
visit to Helena during the past week
Quite a pleasant gathering was hell
at the residence of Hon. ID. L. Folsom
} on the evening of the 21st i'm honor Of
Miss Nichols of Boston, who Is tn
guest of Mrs. Folsom at present.
! The public schools will not close unit
! the 1st of May. the trustees having s
! decided at a recent meeting.
A school election will be held here OF
the 4th of April, when one trustee wi
be elected. The question of issuing
bonds amounting TO $4,000, to hquidat
outstanding indebtedness, VIII also b
submitted TO the voters.
Joe Freeman. the Castle standby, wa
| a visitor to this city during the pas
week. He reports his stock as winter
ing well.
F. II. Mayn has been confined to hi
home during the past week by sick
ness.
Weather such as never before know
is now the order i'm these parts. sur
shine is plentiful, and to cap the eli
max there was a nice little shower {
rain on the 10Th. The elements are In
deed here.
T. +. Murphy writes from Phoeni'
Arizona, that things are coming III
I
misses his Meagher county friend
! Toms many friends in this place wi
Z be pleased to hear OF his prosperity.
Quite a few citizens have espresso
| themselves in the last few days a
! willing 10 serve the county in oficn
, | capacities. and are busy looking owe
, I the grounds to see whether or not n
! I voters will accept their generous o
Z fer.
: ID. II. Pomeroy, representing q
I 1 Everett. Wash, smelter, was In u
! | city during the past week interviewin
: | several citizens who are Interested
/ prosperous Neihart properties.
+. Dean of the Missouri valley Is {
a visit to his sister. Mrs. ". II. NJ
Knight. OF this place.
a The water works promoters went o'
o 10 the proposed reservoir site On SUI
{ day morning 10 look over the groun'
in order 10 be able 10 form a more a