The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-01-02

stClanS have been with her constantly
since the receipt Of the terrible news,
trying To comfort her. The widowed
bride, who has taken the most devoted
care of her unfortunate husband dur
ing all his illness. is especially sympa-
thizcd with aud people wonder how she
can bear up under such weight OF
grief and sorrow. Ii Is recalled that
her brief and sorruwful married life
had an il-omened beginning The
horses attached To the carriage that
was Ia take her and her young hus-
band to the depot 10 begin their we'd
ding trip ran away and Killed man.
II is said that unfortunate affair al
ways weighed heavily upon the young
mans mind.
Mr.. Niedenhofcn was one of the most
popular young men in Butte and II Is
doubtful il he had single living enc
nay. He was a favurite with every
body and always had n smile and a
good word for all. He was generous.
" hole-souled young man and his great
est fault was his extreme generosity
and kind-heartcdness, He never To-
fused Il favor and often incunvrnienCcd
himself Ia accommodate another, in
fact he had n regular list OF pensioners
who often imposed on his goodness OF
heart. He was probably one uf the
most efficient officers Silver Bow coun-
ty has ever had. and II he had chosen 10
remain in politics, could uuquestionahly
have had anything within the gift OF
the people but he announced more than
year ago that AZ the expiration of his
term of Office he would retire from p"li-
tics and engage in business. II has
been understood that he had in view
an excellent business opening When
he was united in marriage IN the 2ist
of last October tu Miss May Talbot
daughter of James 4. Talbot, the
wealthy banker. his promise of hap
ny and prosperous career never seemed
more bright, and everybody was con-
gratulating him and his bride upon the
happy and wpll-mated match. No one
could suspect the sad and terrible end
ms within few short months.
sfrury a NirdruhOfrn.
Henry \. Niedenhofrn was native
of Montana, born ~ Virginia City July
II. 1851. He was the son uf william
NiedenhUfon. one OF The Montana pio-
neers of 1864. From his infancy Mi.
Nicdeuhofrn had been identified with
Butte city. He attended public school
here until 1854, when h. was sent To the
California military academy. After Il
four years course in that institution he
graduated with the highest honurs, be-
ing Nalrdictorian In class at -. lie
was then made captain and was en-
ployed rs an instructor in the academy,
aud while acting as such took the post
graduate course. Subsequently he
spent one year in the STAGE university
Of California. Upon his return to Mon
tJna 80 accepted the position of book
keeper for the firm Of Naulc a Co,
When he became of age young Niedcu-
hnfcn cspuusod the principles of the
republican party and become an active
and efficient worker in it's ranks. ~
the formation OF the r. II. Carter re
publican club he was elected its presi-
dent. this club heing composed of 500
Of the young men ot the county. Rr
worked faithfully for It's prosperity and
the success uf the party, and at the
election had The pleasure OF being On
The winning side. In recognition of Mr..
Niedenhofcns services he received the
appointment OF internal revenue collec-
tor of the Second district Of Montana.
He served in that capacity for two
years and while thus serving. his party
nominated him 10y acclamation for the
Office of clerk of the Second judicial
court. There were three candidates IN
the field that year republican. democrat
and populist. He received l.dO1 votes
more than the democrat and l,3lI more
thsn the popUlist being tn" largest ma
iority ever obtained by his party. and
he being the first republican ever elect
"a to this position In the county. This
indeed was signal victory tor his par
ty and himself and goes to show that
his life in Butte city must have been "A
spotloss one and that he was highly es-
teemcd hy its citizens. In social circles
MIR. Niedcrhufcn was faVoritr He
was a member of the Masonic fratcrni-
~. hciug both Knight Tcmplar and
ShrinCr, and was eminent commander
Uf the knights Tcmp.ar, also cNcollDpt
ruler nf the Elks Resides these organ
iZations he was also identified with thu
Silver Bow club and the West side So
Cial club.