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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-02-02
sealed Bids.

Billings, Mont, Feb. 2nd. 1900.
Sealed bids will be rooeiy ed at the
County Clerks Office up to 10 O'Clock
a. M. Thursday, March 8th, 1900. 70,
the following road wok:
The grading and construction Of the
Zimmerman County Road"
The grading and construction Of the
Laurel Bridge County Road"
The grading Of the county road from
Billings to Canyon creek.
Pro6les and specifications Of the above
may be seen at the Office Of A. A. Nor.
ris, county surveyor, Room IL. Belknap
Block, Billings, Montana.
Bids should be made for each road
separately, addressed to the county
clerk and endorsed, bids for Construct.
ion Of County Road.
BY order Of the Board OF County
commissioners. S2-4
Nat G. Carwile. County Click.
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boring car shops, backed up to, and at
tached his new portable dining and
sleeping Gar, leaving at once for Custer
station to load freight for Handel Bros.
1t is rumored that several new build.
ings will 60 up about town, and in the
surrounding country generally. the
coming spring and summer, which is
certainly an indication Of the prosper.
ity that we are at present enjoying.
Mrs. X. M. Jones arrived on last Fri.
days stage after a pleasant three
months visit with relatives in Ne.
braska.
The local ice harvesters are becoming
somewhat alarmed about the prospects
for ice, no ice up to this time having
been formed Of suitable thickness to
cut.
A large number of Cree Indians pas.
sed through town last week bound
northward.
James Wilson, one of the we'll known
woolgrowers on Flatwillow. dispatched
a messenger here for medicine and
remedies for a child that wal threat.
ened with Group the first Of the week.
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SOCIAL EVENT AT BRIDGER.

Woodmen Give Banquet and Ball-Twc
Slight Fires In Mine.
Special Correspondence to The Gazette.
Bridger, Mont, Jan. 31.-Rev. Nc
Pherson has moved his family to Bird
egr and 10 domiciled il the building
heretofore occupied by Mrs. Sommer.
Vile. The building has been thorough
~ renovated and has undergone exten.
sive repairs.
Mrs. joni .Babcock, who has been
visiting a sister at Ritzville, Washing.
ton, for the past month, il expected
home
The banquet given by the Woodmen
last Saturday evening eclipsed every
social event Of the season. The hotels
and restaurants were closed for the CO.
oasion. giving proprietors and patrons
thereof an opportunity to indulge in
the festivities prepared. Dinner was
served from B to Sp. m. Over two
hundred guests were present aud after
refreshing themselves with the sumpt-
uous delicacies Of the table, they were
treated to a very interesting and anus
ing programme. At the close Of the
literary part Of the entertainment the
ter%psiohorean devotees tripped the light
fantastic until midnight.
Mrs. j. d. Sommerville has reopened
her millinery establishment with a fine
line Of fashionable headgear, notions,
etc., in the building formerly ocou.
pied by Mr.. Sommerville's sample
rooms, where she will be pleased to see
her many patrons.
Prayer meeting was held at the par.
sonage Wednesday evening.
Two slight fires occurred at the mines
during the past week, but owing to the
efficiency Of u fire department they
were quickly e~xtinguished.
John Stars. a native Of Wales, for
some time past employed in the mine,
died suddenly last Tuesday Of pneu-
monia.
George Towne. who is subject to
heart trouble, had a severe attack a few
days ago while out riding.
Three inches Of snow fell here Mon.
day morning, but IL fast disappearing.
Quite a evere accident occurred here
Monday afternoon, when a train Of
twenty. five cars ran through the trip.
pie. falling a distance Of fifty feet.
T. P. Mcdonald. who il sojourning
at Hunters Hot Springs, made a flying
trip to Bridger the first Of the week.
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Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining uncalled fol
in the postofice at Billings, Yellow.
stone county, Montana, for the week
ending Jan. 81, 1900.
Anderson. Miss Agnes; Anderson,
John p; Blake, John; Busby, Will
lam; Callaghan, John; CANTON. Mrs.
John; CLARK, W. H.; Crabb, J. d. (5);
Ellis. Miss Matte; Gee. Henry /; Gray
bill. John; Harmon, Link; Harper,
VIM. p; Lawville, f.; Livingston,
Alex; Lockwood. Chas. +; Morrow. Tug ;
Mcdonald, Mr.; MCGEE, s. B.; Mo.
Calvary, M. T.; MoJunkin. John H. /;
Palmer. Frank 49,; Parker, Frank
Reid, H. Charles; Reynolds, Miss
May; Sisenbry, Mrs. L.. Slater, Nick ;
Stiegelbauer, John; Stockard, r..
Webster, +. s. Mrs }; Wells, Miss j.
D.; Westmna. Orrie; Wilcox, Robt. L..
Wilson, Harry M.
Persons calling for same will please
say ''advertised."
T.. +. Babcock, Postmaster.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1915.

An Ordinance Yachting and Closing Part.
Of Streets Numbered Thirty md Thirty
one Of the City Of Billings, and Dedi.
eating The same to the Use and Enjoy.
Company.
Be It Ordained by the City Council OF
the City of Billings:
Section i. That for the purpose OF
allowing the Northern Pacific Railway
company to erect a freight warehouse
near the streets hereinafter mentioned.
and inorease its facilities for switching
in the city without interruption Of
traffic or streets more used and needed
for public use, and to lessen the danger
Of accidents Oh street crossinRs-all
those portions Of the streets commonly
called and known az Thirtieth street
and Thirty.frst street in the City OF
Billings, lying between the North line
of Minnesota Avenue an shown on the
recorded plat Of the city and the south
line of Montana Avenue as shown on
said plat-be, and the same are hereby
declared to be vacated. closed and dis.
continued as STREETS and public high
ways. Prov ided that nothing herein
shall affect the right Of tho Billings
Water Power company or it's Successors
in interest to have access to its mains,
for the purpose Of repairing or renewing
the same.
Section 2. That in consideration of
the closing Of said portions Of streets
the Northern Pacific Railway company
shall, without delay commence and
shall complete within twelve (12)
months from the passage hereof and it's
acceptance in writing by said company,
the erection Of a brick or stone freight
house on its r%ight.of.way and between
Twenty.uinth and Thirty second streets
so as to u the bulk of their SWITCH
ing to be done west Of Twenty ninth
street, and shall make other improve.
ments including q large wool ware
house on the site of the present freight
Offices and warehouse, all in substantial
compliance with the plan Of the same
fled III the Office IF the city clerk Oil
January 10th. 1900. and in accordance
with the city ordinances concerning
buildings.
Section 3. This ordinance shall
take effect upon its publication and
posting. after written acceptance of it's
provisions shall have been fled with the
CITY clerk by said company, and in case
the Northern Pacific Railway company
shall fail to comply with the provisions
of Section . within twelve (l2) months
OF its passage, then the ordinance shall
be void, aud the said portions Of streets
shall be again open TO travel az public
streets.
Adopted by the City Council and ap.
proved by the Mayor this s6th day Of
January. A, p. 1900,
g. YEGEN. Mayor.
Attest, J. 3, HezfoId, City Clerk.
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BURGLARY AT JUNCTION.

Supposed to Have Been Committed h!
Indians-Other News Notes.
Special Correspondence Of The Gazette.
fygJunction, Jan. 31.-There was a cas-.
aof burglary here last Saturday night
Some one broke in the window Of Hol
listers saloon and stole several cases Of
whiskey. It is supposed the Indians
did the work.
Zone Of our society boys made a TWEEN
ty.fve mile walk for the dance, bu|
Tom says it was good walking and be
made it in five hours.
1.-THE few days Of cold weather hat
made the ice bridge safe to CROSS on
again.
They we're out of wood at the hotel
Sunday, but George said he would quit
before he would out wood III Sunday,
and"'he did not saw the wood"
NArthur Homin of Lavina was here
aud took in the dance. The "Kid''
says "be it aver SO humble, there il
no place like Junotion"-for rag time
dances.
There were some twelve or fifteen
Araphoe Indians passed through here
Sunday on their way home from the
north, where they had been visiting the
Grosventre Indians.
Two Of u society young men had a
two round contest without gloves Sun.
day, and Jim came out winner. though
George did not split the wood.
There was a light snow fall Monday
morning, but there ia not enough yet
for stock to prosper.
OWN. Hawk Of Ballentine spent a few
days in town last week.
A cat, which seemed to have taken
up her habitation in a large tree, has
furnished some amusement for the local
sports. They pulled George Winters
up in the tree with n rope to get the
a out, but it was too cold for George
to take his shoes off, so he could not
get the cat.
VIM. Kelly Of Musselshell was a visi.
tor in town last week.
The lost was found Monday, when
Mary came home to the hotel.
Mrs. Hill Of Ranoher is waiting table
in the Griffin house.
Mike Roaohe was unable to take in
the dance on account Of a spra,ned
ankle, which is much better now.
JByron Dunn, the freighter, was in
after a load Of freight for Handel Bros.
of Musselshell.
The people Of this place were shocked
last week by the sad news Of the death
Of William Crimmins at Forsyth. Will,
az he was called by his friends, was q
former resident Of this place and was
loved by NIL who knew him. The most
heartfelt sympathy is expressed to the
bereaved family by all their friends
here. Hal Wilmington attended the
funeral and reports a large attendance.
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PARK CITY r

On tire Sick List-A New Residence and
Other Items.
Special Correspondence to The Gazette.
i Park City. Jan. 31.-Blacksmith Bud
Sackett is laid up with the grippe.
Harry McMorris is also reported on the
sick list.
All are now busy preparing for the
ice harvest.
Blacksmith Z. q. Pound is now doing
business in the new building on the
south side.
Professor MoCrary is hauling lumber
for the erection Of a dwelling house on
his farm. the old Meyer" place.
E. j. Deering is getting around with
the aid Of a orutch, occasioned by a
brush with a broncho team.
4. p. Searles. B. F. Harris and DR..
Corwin. returned Saturday night from
jury duty at the county seat.
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FROM THE FAR NORTH.
Good String of Interesting News Notes
from Musselshell.

Good String of Interesting News Note,
from Musselshell.
Special Correspondence Of The Gazette.
Musselshell, Jan. 30.-After several
fur,hsr attempts at a storm we are still
enjoying excellent weather. especially
fine for stock of all kinds, very little, II
any, feeding having been done up to
this time.
BY request of a great many hereabouts,
the dance which ID set for Wednesday,
night. ESQ. IA next, at the local hall,
will be changed to a masquerade ball.
Prizes for the prettiest and most comical
costumes will be offered and a general
good time il assured. Grand march at
80 sharp. All invited.
George Boehman, one Of our local
cattle growers, vas recently put In
touch with the world, so to speak, by
having a phone from the Billings
q Musselshell system placed in his resi-.
dence. George can now crack his jokes
at 10000 yards or more.
Quite a number from this section at.
tended the dance at Roundup last Fri.
day night, and all report a fine time.
A. D. Edmiston and wife of Parrot
creek visited in this section last week.
Archie WA drawn as a juror for this
term of court In Yellowstone county,
and while he does not exactly reside
on the telephone line. yet he was sew
oral miles north into Fergus county
when Sheriff Hubbard called at his
sesideuce with a subpoena.
VIM. ?. John Of. Helena, who repre-.
SCENTS Z large boot and shoe house In
Milwaukee, was calling on local MGR.
chants last week.
b. A.. Baldwin arrived ON Mondays
stage after Z several weeks' business
and pleasure trip, which took him NJ
lar went ~ 6eattle, Warrington.
1ysou Dunn. the local non.automo.
bjle freiahtes and general transporter
1ltes semodslina and generally over.
hauling biz rolling stock In the neigh
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their ability to get away with heavy
loads" /
(To Be Continued Next Friday.)

The proprietors Of the California
restaurant, in commenoration Of the
Chinese New Year, invited several
prominent citizens Of Billings to take
supper with them Wednesday evening
aud the spread served was an elaborate
one. Those enjoying the, same were:
Hon. J D. Losekanp, W. M, Johnston,
Jos. Parque, F. L. Mann, Rufus
Thompson and +. w. Kreidler.
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Notice.

Sealed bids for the city of Billings
printing contract for the ensuing year
will be received by the undersigned up
to s p. m. on Tuesday. February 9th,
1900.
For particulars as to form enquire of
J. B. Herford, City Clerk.
Billings, Montana, Fab. /, 1900.
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Does This Strike You?

Muddy compilations, nauseating
breaths come from chronic constipation.
Karl's Glover Root Tea is an absolute
cure and has been sold for fifty years on
an absolute guarantee. Price rs cts
and 80 cts. Sold by Chapple Drug Co
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c K
C. P. SLATER & SON.,
BRICK MANUFACTURERS,
BILLINGS. MONTANA.
Furnished Brick for the following

Furnished Brick for the following
buildings in 1899:
Billings Brewery.
Mills u Co.'s wholesale house.
Billings Bottling Works.
g. q. Gruwell, addition to Exchange saloon.
W, II. Mccormick, double dwelling.
Williams q Baxter's drug store.
j. u. McCormick's residence.
Samlin saloon guiding.
First National Bank addition.
Grand Hotel addition.
Public Library building.
Billings Furniture y Carpet Co.'s addition.
Searcy dwelling.
Tinsley & st. John, dwelling.
Also for several smaller houses, additions and
improvements. and to the Northern Pacific Ry,
Our first kiln will be ready about May 1st and
thereafter we will be prepared to furnish any
number Of first-classb building brick at low prices.
YARDS NORTHWEST OF THE CRY.
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DO You Knew

Consumption IL preventable? Science
mas proven that, and also that neglect Ia
suicidal, The worst cold or cough can
DO cured with shiloh,s Cough and Con.
sumption Cure Sold on positive guar.
sntee Tor ' 0 fifty years. Sold by
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25
CONANT-CROSBY.
rspEc1AL 10 THE PRESS j

Auburn, October "A. "A large gather
ing at the High street Congregational
church Witnessed the nuptials of Miss
Maude Juliet Crosby, niece of the Hon.
Seth M. Carter, and Charles Leonard
Conant both of this city this evening.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Carl S. Patton, the pastor of the church.
The maid of honor was Miss Edith Lee,
of this city ana bridesmaids Miss Helen
Armrstong, ssMiss Jane Hunt Of Lewiston,
Miss Gertrude May of Auburn, Miss
Catherine Hooper of NewtonviIle, Mass /,
and Miss Amy Mayo of BTookline,
Mass. Harry e. Jordan OF Auburn was
the best man and the ushers were Edward
l.. Armstrong Of Lewiston, Willis At
wood, Harry Conant. Charles Carter,
Harold Goddard and George Wing of
Auburn. Mas Catherine Boutelle of
WaterviIle, was the flower girl, After the
ceremony there was reception at the
home OF the Hon. Seth M. Garter. Mr..
and Mrs. Conant left on the night train
for wedding tour On their return
they will reside at ~ Wakefield street,
Lewiston.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25
SUPPLEMENTAL.


70 Lewis MacOrd, National Home, Togus,
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25
UNDERTAKES ORGANIZE.
solicitation of Patronage MADE Bar
to Membership.

Augusta, October 24.-The undertakers
OF Maine to the number OF half a hun
dred met at the state house here today
and organized the Maine Undertakers'
association for mutual benefit.
S. S. Plummer Of Auburn1 was chosen
chairman and Il. ]. buddy of Portland,
secretary.
The aim of the association viii be In
the interest of higher efficiency of those
engaged In the profession. and annua
meetings Will be held at which discus
sions looking to this end Will be INDUCED
In.
All persons engaged in the business of
undertaking and embalming are eligible
20 mem bership in the association. An
admission fee of sc must be paid to gain
fnembership in and each member with
the exception Of charter members, shall
be required to pay dues annually of g.
Charter IL mb.rs are exempt from annual
duee. The officers of the association shall
be president, vice president, secretary
treasurer an executive committee Of si1
members and legislative committee o.
five members.
At the morning meeting it was votes
that all members found guilty of solicit
ing patronage in any manner shall b
expelled from mem bership.
At noon an adjournment was takel
until clock when the election OF
officers was held and the work of organ
ization completed.
At the afternoon session the following
officers were elected:
President-J. K. Jefferds. Livermor'
Falls.
Vice President--C. K. Foster, Ellis
worth.
Secretarv-Richard 7. Duddv. Portland
Ireasurer-Frank b. Wood, HalloWel.
Executive COmmittee-H. w. hich
Portland; "a. IL. Kenniston, Boothbay
Harbor; b. s. Plummer, Auburn.
Legislative COmmittee-A. 4. Bangs
Bangor; IL. A. league, Lewiston Franl
Redington, Waterville; q. G. Downing,
Dover; II w. PIummer, Augusta.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25
pEArH o. cHARLEs DE- UMMEY

Ellsworth, October 24-Charles IL.
Drummey, county attorney elect -of Han
cock county, died just before noon today
after brief illness with typhoid fever,
aged 35 years.
lie was elected county attorney of Han
COOK county last month and would have
taken Office January II.
Mr.. Drummey studied law with the late
Judge George p. Dutton OF Ellsworth,
and was admitted to the bar in 1890.
The same year he was admitted TO the law
firm Of Hale 4 Hamlin, of which State
Senator Hale Is the senior member. Two
years ago he Withdrew from the firm.
Mr.. Drummey was Republican and
had taken an active interest in the affairs
Of his party in this section since attain
ing his majority, having been chairman
Of the city COMMITTEES for II years and
Congressional district committeeman for
six years. For several terms he served
as city treasurer, and two year ago was
sent as a representative to the legislature
where be served as secretary on the joint
committee on railroads. He was recently
elected member OF the Republican stats
committee.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25
HOULTON PASTOR CALLED TO
WASHINGTON.

Houlton, October 24.-Rev. Father
William Lonergan, who for the past 10
years has been pastor of st Mary s
Roman Catholic church here, this week
will sever his connection with the diocese
OF Maine having been called to Washing
ton. d. q the Generals OF the Order OF
tranciscans, Of which he is a mem Der.
The transfer was made at the req uest
Of Father LoneTgan, his sister, who has
lived with him for many years, being
obliged to seek a warmer climate owing
to ill-health.
Rev. Father MCCARTHY, for more than
20 years pastor of st. Joseph's church in
Gardner, VIII take up Father Lonergan' Is
work in this place.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25
GOOD GUIDE TO HAVE.

North Anson, October "a Hon. S. A.
Bickford of East Orange, N. J was
brought to this village late last night
suffering from a fractured right leg
and badly sprained wrist. Mr.. Bick-
ford was hunting in the vicinity of the
Chain-of-Pon when he fell over a
preoipice and received the injuries
named. he was accompanied by Guide
joe Green of Eustis, who carried him
10 miles on his back outEof the woods. =
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25

The regular monthly NEE ting of the
'ommittee on fire department. was held
asst evening at the Office of Chief Engi-
Aeer Eldredge. The only business was
he approval of monthly bills.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25

Special accrued, October 10, Annie
Faire, Buoksport, S.; Sarah S. Pills.
bury, Lewiston, S..
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25
Tired Feet

People walk too much and rest too
little. They stand up more than they
sit down. The feet don't get anything
but abuse in these busy days of modern
times. That's why they itch, swell,
burn, ache and become tender. You
have got to do something for your feet,
or they'll keep right on hurting you. If
you want solid, healthy pair of feet to
carry you around, rub them good and
hard and often with Omega Oil. Every
night and morning do this after taking a
hot bath. Rub upwards in the direction
of the heart. If you rub down, you in
terfere with the circulation of the blood.
and that is bad thing. I'll
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25

In the pool tournament at the Pa lace
Billiard hall last evening Roberts and
Mortensen made a score of 100 points,
beating Smith and Webster who MADE 40.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, October 24.-The follow
Ing Maine pension changes resulting
from the ISSUE of October s are an
bounced.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-25
RELIEF CORPS OF BOSWORTH
POST.

The relief corps of Bosworth Post held
an entertainment at the shall on Free
street last evening. There was singing by
Miss Welch and MIR. William Niokerson
and recitations by Edward j. Quinn,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-14
GREENSBORO.
SCARCITY OF WATER THE TOPIC
OF CONVERSATION

Greensboro. N. c., Sept. 13.-The
failure of the city water supply is the
chief topic of conversation on the
streets and in the homes. The largely
increased consumption and the long
drought has brought about condition
tnat mas never existed before, and the
ater Company, together with the
board or Aldermen. are receiving any
amount of gratuitous criticisms Most
Of this criticism is wholly unjust, as
neither the Water Company nor the
CITY Fathers have any control over
the rainfall or the water that is al
lowed to run from springs along the
watercourses Some people have been
quite severe on the owners OF the wa
II plant ut has not been transferred
TO the city yeti because of ,their al
legged failure to notify the public THAT
the water was getting short. 1t is but
Just TO the Water Company to say
that away back in July, when the wa
ter first showed signs OF failing. they
inserted advertisements in the local
daily papers and distributed printed
cards among all water-takers, caution
ing and warming them against too
free use of water.
Some people censure the Board of
Aldermen for entering into an agree
ment to purchase the wat1s>~plant. and
claim that new plant should be in
stalled with a pumping station on
South Buffalo Creek, which, it is
claimed. affords ample water. A test
was made OF the flow in that creek yes
terday and the truth ascertained. In
its present condition it runs only 49,
S0T gallons in twenty-four hours. AT
that rate it would require five or six
days to fill the supply tank. which only
holds enough to supply the ordinary
needs of the city and railroads for
three hours.
Wells are being cleaned out and
fixed up for drinking purposes, while
railroad engines take their water at
smaller stations along the line. Those
OF our lumber mills using city water
for their boilers are having wells dug.
The wells are all flush, and IL the
streams are drying up the old mother
earth appears to have an ample sup
ply of water stored away. and only a
little digging is necessary TO get 1t.