The Newtown bee., 1900-07-20
500
1876
TEN PAGES.
Town Topics.
A Letter From Montana.
THROUGH THE HILLS OF MONTANA TO A
CATTLE RANCH.

The following Is taken from a
letter from Mrs r. E. Belts, who
is the guest of William and
Thomas Barnard at Powderville, Mont
We left Wampus Lake at O'Clock or
Monday, the 25th, took cab at Grand
Central for the ferry, reached there just
in time to catch the Lehigh Valley "Blach
Diamond Express" had our baggage
ticketed right through to Miles City and
did not see it again until we reached
trouble as we made good time and splen
did connections. 1t seemed long, tedi
ons, dirty Car ride to Miles City, but we
we're well paid as it was, as far as Seer
cry was concerned beyond our expecta
tionss 1t was about 80 in the morning
when we reached Miles City, a very nice
little place of about 1900 inhabitants
Will was there to meet us. He took III
to the best hotel and there we breakfast
ed together. You remember my telling
you that we would have 20 mile wag
on ride before reaching Powderville, 6
drive never to be forgotten by me. The
roads were in fine condition but very
dusty. We did not travel but Is miles
the first day, and put up at cattle ranch
which was far ahead of my expectations
modern style of house, finely furnished
We had fine room and such a sleepy
bed to lie our weary bones upon. Mex
morning they put up lunch for us and
we proceeded on our 80 mile journey, the
heat intense and the wind blowing per
feet gale. However we exchanged oul
hats for sunbonnets and went fin gypsy
style. At noon we reached an old bach
elor's camp and he babe us enter his log
cabin, which contained home made bed
stead, stove, an old rocker, bench and
table. On the latter we spread newspa'
pers to place our lunch upon, and being
hungry we ate with quite a relish.
was very tired, my back ached land as we
had to remain an hour or so for the
horses to rest and eat, Brother Will
placed upon the bed one of his outfit
blankets for me to lie upon. But could
not take nap on account of pet rat
that was running around the room, which
l did not relish much. However / man.
aged to rest little and we soon started
on the rest of our journey of about 81
miles which seemed more novel than ev.
er, such a vast country amid bad lands,
mountains and valleys. Among the hills
on each side of the road could be seen
hundreds of prairie dogs (and for joke
Will told US they were weasels). At one
place we went right up rocky SUNNI,
called Hog Back" so treacherous, and
yet what grand sight to behold! After
leaving these scenes of wonderland we
we're nearing Powderville and within
three miles Of the ranch. The folks at
home saw US coming over the hills and
Tom jumped upon his horse and came to
meet US. MRS Ducello says my brother
has the best ranch and incest house Or
Powder river. Everything is nicer than
L contemplated and if we do not get fat
it will not be because we are not we'll
fed. Just think of our living on ante.
lope, prairie chicken, chicken, turkey,
etc.! Sadie has been out horseback rid
ing several times. She longs for her
saddle to come. 60 out riding most
every day. This has been the dryest
season out here that they have known
for the past 20 years. Will has no less
than four wells npon this place, besides
q windmill and an ice house with several
tons of ice in it, SO do not think we
will suffer for the want Of water.