The Philipsburg mail., 1899-07-28
LOCAL BREVlTIES
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Mrs. Geo. Nixon and daughter, Miss
Mary, are visiting with friends in Butte
this week.
Mrs. H. Harris of Deer Lodge spent
several days Of the past week visiting
friends in the city.
I H. l. Weinstein has returned to Ca,np
Opp, on Rock creek, after spending a
week in the city looking after business
during his mothers absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Nebethal were
among the many Philipsburg who took
advantage Of the excellent weather last
Sunday and spent the day fishing on
upper Flint creek.
A fishing party composed of A. S.
huffman, VIM. Neu, L. Morrow and H.
House Sundayed near Roddas ranch on
Rock creek A good many fish were
caught and the days outing was highly
enjoyed by all.
Miss Maggie Matthews of Anaconda
is visiting with her aunt and cousins in
this city. The young lady came over
the range last Friday with her cousin,
Robert McDonel, and expects to remain
for several weeks.
M. harrington is making an effort to
secure subscriptions for the purpose of
sprinkling the streets, and if he is sue
cessful in securing sufficient amount
to pay for the rigging up of sprinkling
wagon he will commence laying the
dust next month.
VIM. Enderline of this city is So
jOurning in Missoula for the benefit of
his health. The influence of the per
feet climate of the Garden City is al
ready making itself noticeable and Mr..
Enderline is looking much better than
he did several weeks ago.
Earl McCOnkey is over from Butte,
visiting with friends in the city. He
came overland all the way on his bicycle
last Monday, leaving his home in Butte
at 6 o'clock in the morning and arriving
in Philipsburg about 3 o'clock in the
afternoon of the same day.
The Episcopal Sunday school held its
annual picnic at Fred Burr falls last
Tuesday. A large number of children,
teachers and others associated with the
church were in attendance and the day
was most pleasantly spent. Delicious
refreshments formed a most important
part of the days outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. McClees and Mr.
and Mrs. F. D. Sayrs spent last Sunday
fishing on Rock creek. The party |
camped near the mouth of Stony creek
and were joined at tnat place by VIM.
Stahl and Chas. Capron. An excellent
time was had and about $50 fine trout
were caught during the day.
DR.. E. F. Conyngham was called to
Rock creek Tuesday evening to attend
Miss Francis Porter, who had been in
jured while out horseback riding that
day. The young lady's horse stepped
into gopher hole and fell, rolling over
on her. Miss Porter's injuries are
mostly internal and very painful, but
they are not believed to be serious and
she will recover. 1t was sad accident
and one of which the many friends of
the family will be sorry to hear.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Baker and children
and Miss May Murphy, all of st. Louis,
Mo-, after spending several days visit
ing in this city and Granite departed
last Saturday overland for Anaconda,
from which place they shortly start on
: tour through the national park. Mr.
Baker was for many years associated
with the Granite Mountain Mining Co.
1t Granite, and also held an interest
with his brother in the mercantile bust
ness at Rnmsey. After the closing
1own of the mines Mr.. Baker went to
st. Louis, where he is now located.