The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-09-22
OUR BELT CORRESPONDENCE.

"ooh' 10 PICK up washing, and
deliver clothes to his customers
But Monday, he stayed awhile and
proceeded to fill up on that truck
that browns all sorrow till the next
morn, and then proceeded to have a
high old time. He vent to the
Arcade saloon, and, after watching
a couple of men play pool, offered
to bet, like the Neihart gamblers,
that the fellow who was away ahead
would win. 1t happened that after
his bet was taken, the head man lost
his nerve and couldn't make a shot.
and as a consequences the rat eater
lost his money.
Then he started in to demonstrate
THAI he was an out and out Boxer,
and vas willing to assist his country
by making a few Christian dogs
scarce. He attempted to pull his
knife, but was thrown down, and the
knife taken away from him. His
pocket knife, as he called it, proved
to be large Chinese bowie knife
with a blade over IL inches long and
as sharp as a razor. Had he succeed
ed In getting the knife, there is no
doubt but that he would have sent
ssme of the Belt Christians to Join
those that Boxers sent on that long
journey from China. All Que spent
the night in Jail, and in the morning
was brought before Judge
DesCombes who, after considering
the case, came to the conclusion that
they had the wrong Chinaman and
dismissed him with a warning to
leave his "pockie" knife at home.
Mrs. John Rash and children left
for Neihart, Monday, where they
will reside in the future, MIR. Rash
having opened a restaurant at hat
place. The many friends of Mrs.
Rash were sorry to see her leave, and
on the eve of her departure, the
Lady Maccabees, of which she is a
member, rendered her a farewell sur
prise party. They gathered at the
home of their departing sister at
nine o'clock in the evening, and, like
all surprising guests, took complete
charge of the house. The evening
was spent in social conversation and
pleasant games. At IL o'clock a de-
licious lunch was served and all did
ample justice to the well laden ia
bles. After lunch Mrs. Rash was
presented with a beautiful gold pin
emblematical of the order. Bidding
their sister farewell, and a happy
life in her home, the guests departed
as the hands of the clock were about
to meet.
Miss Edna White and little niece,
Miss Harriet Bemis, left yesterday
for Gibbonsville, Ida, where they
will visit for a couple of months
with relations, this being Miss
Whites home. They were also ac-
companied by Mrs. James Dockery
who goes to the same place to visit
her father whom she has not seen
since she was 10 years old. Mrs.
Dockers will also remain a couple Of
months before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bell, of
Willow creek came out from Great
Falls Monday with their young son,
who has just been discharged from
the hospital, where he was operated
on for appendicitis. They were
obliged to remain until Wednesday
owing to the rain storm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Bowes we're
passengers on the incoming Neihart
fast mail Tuesday. Mrs. Bowes
lay over in Belt to visit friends
while Mr.. Bowes went on to Great
Falls to transact business at the
windy city.
Harry Moore has completed his
residence on his ranch at Highwood
canyon and will soon 90 out there to
reside and winter a large number of
cattle.
f. Bremen was summoned to An
aconda Tuesday to attend the funer-
al of a friend and former partner who
died at that place Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wareham,
of Rocky ridge are rejoicing over
the birth of a baby boy.
Chas. Riley was down from the
silver city Wednesday, looking after
his property here.
Joseph Lavoi of Kibbey was in
the coal camp Wednesday transact