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( t *• * g ” P{Kg, £ f c t g g j S g g j a . a ^ v- “ 1« 13. T ? f f W Cora. if OMAN8 * BELIEF ('OBPS-MEKTC COUNTY OFFICIALS. -oontrCUrkMil Kmnter. M. Tnim i SK*SSrS'<?S^A»D«» W.B waxi S S i £ » . . ^SS4;JddJJS^f\toT. KALIhrXL. Mo B. L. Pamox. Tror. Monur- Columbia Falls, July 9, ! before Train Tiara* The wator j„ Flathead river is gradually receding, but the mosqui toes hovo reached the high water Around the sloughs they literally “oat men alive.\ The ex perienced fighters of akeeU giro the pestiferous insects one w r u ---- * of life. _ _______ E. O. Anderson, a pioneer resident Flathead, but now of Pardee, Missoula county, is in the valley for a visit. He will return to the Iron Mountain mine, where he has been employed as timberman for year8- _______ Mrs. William G. Fitzpatrick and children returned on Saturday from a six months’ visit to friends and relatives. Commissioner Fitzpatrick, who has for the past fow months staying around and looking as is a range maverick, is happy a g a i n . _______ Joe Finley, a half-breed, filled up i buglegs and laid down beside the Great Northern track at Kalispell, leaving one arm across the rail. A train cut off the hand, and Dr. Ghent called to cut off another chunk and dress the injury. Joe will re- TOWN AND COUNTY. a bicycle at Main & Cos. for Buy a towD one E.J. Mathews day. this week. Mrs. Lou Cooke has returned from her visit to California. The wife of James Fino in the lower valley died last week. J. K. Millor has returned from a trip to Helena and other state points. Martin Conlin is now at Kaslo, B. C., employed in the Lucky Jim mino. Nick Damon is in from Anaconda, and .is again on his Whitofish ranch. E. N. Burgess of Kalispell is the father of a boy, who arrived on July 4. Mrs. Jno. W. Pace has returned from a month’s visit to friends and relatives in Helena. S.D. McCarthy of Libby wai Kalispell Mouday and Tuesday, companied by his sons. The family of Nelson Willoughby, Miss May Biriwn and F. P. Browu are rusticating at Whitehall lake this H. S. Granger, of PhH^psburg, Kas., is visiting his son-in-lmv, Judge Pomeroy, and will remain all Road Supervisor Jenkins of the east side Is building a new' over Mill creek, near the old low Yenne’s mill. Portions of Bonner's Ferry are ported to be under several feet of water, with great destruction of crops in the surrounding country. Mrs. J. W. Walker, who has been quite sick, is recovering, which will be good news to her many friends ' this viuinity. Charles Burton has gono to the Slocan country for a summer’ ing and prospecting, and Phil. Y Smith expects to go next Sunday. Farmers, Main and Co. bandlo i kinds of raachino oil at right prices. . A raoo has boon matchod between the horses of John Lang and Lou Blanchard, to be run at Kalispell on August 5, for a purse of $200. Daring th,o week license to wed was issued to Herbert Treadwell and Geneva Lewis both of Kalispell. Mr. Treadwell is a Great Northern At the quarterly conference held in this city during the visit of Rev. Stull the members of the M. E. church unanimously requested the return of Rev. P. W. Haynes to this Joe Ashley, of the reservation, filled his face with powder and fine shot by the accidental discharge of a gun. His eyes were injured. Dr. Ghent reports that he is getting along all right. The Flathead, river is slowly clear ing up and will soon begin to yield its annual magnificent crop of trout. Time proves that the Flathead is be ranked among the best trout streams of the west. T he C olombian angler was guided to some excellent fishing groundB Whitofish lake by M. Rathburn. Fishermen will do well to engage “Fatty” as guide when visiting Whitofish. _ Rev. G. C. Stull was in town Sun day on his quarterly visit and occu pied the pulpit at the Methodist hall at bofb*sorvices. During the week be is visiting the couutry flocks. He i_ - “ ijj jQ jjjjigpeji on Sunday and Mrs. William Read re turned from a vfcry pleasant trip the Puget Sound and Pacific coast. They visited Portland, Seattlo, Ta coma and San Francisco, and are well pleased. Mr. Read says that the Pacific coast trip is not only de lightful, but is one of the least pensive trips that can be made. Two Layman pneumatic boats rerocoivodby Agent J. E. Lewis Monday and attracted the atten tion of local sportsmen,^ They are pronounced all right. The meek and lowly editor of this’ great family weekly is the possessor of one of them now, aud can testify to their utility as a carrying vessel for one. Main & Co. can sell you a first- class ladies or gents bicycle for $ 06 , and a good grade wheel for $15. These are guaranteed wheels. Tho families of W. W. Jenkins, John T. Robbins, Geo.' M. Lakin, Patterson and Burns gathorod at Lake Blaine for a Fourth of July . ___ Speeches by Mr. Robbins and George Lakin were features of tho affair and, Mr. Jenkins Bays, eloquent and inspiring, pleasant day was had. Arrangements have been made with tho Northern Pacific whereby fast through trains on that road stop at Sand Point making direct connections with the Great Northern route to Butte, Heleua, etc. .Jjews comjss that Henry Neitaling .-hibald are being great- by the waters of the hot springs on Dayton creek. D. Has- kill and one or two other citizens are talking of takings visit to tho springs. A certificate from a doctor that need of Such treatment . to insure an undisturbed stay at tho springs, which are upon the Indian reservation. About two hundred persons gath- ed at Albert Wilke’s Bad Rock sort to spend the Fourth. For t most part the assemblage was m« up of neighborhood picnic parties. The Bad Rock has always been a favorite picnic ground with residents of tho upper East Side. A large majority of the - people of Columbia Falls and vicinity spent tho holiday Kalispell, aud all report a large crowd thore aud a good time. The Columbia Falls base ball boys, : sevoralof them, called at this office > register a kick agaiust tho treat ment they received in Kalispell the Fourth. They say that they went there prepared to play the Holt game as advertised, through some hook or crook they did not play. Thore may be about it, which this paper hopes may itisfactorily explained. Such it cidents only serve to keep alive the animosities that need a decent buriaL Charles H. Goodrich of tho dis trict clerk's office was tho maddest A most welcome rain fell ou Mon day night aud was quite general over tho valloy. Many fields of grain al ready showed sad need of moisture. Some grain fields, on the sandy land, will not yield half a crop, but on the east side the outlook is now fair for a crop, but not up to the average yield. A few fields are already a total loss except for hay. Timothy is short and while the acreage is larger than ever before it is certain that the yield will not be as large. The fruit crop is also seriously injured by thw j unusually dry and hot weather. Runaway Accident. While returning from Kalispell Thursday Lou Hanson’s team becamo unmanageable on tho Reed hill and rau to the Mead Eckelbery corner whore they struck the fence, badly demolishing the buggy and throwing Mrs. O. Hanson with such force against tho fence as to break the oollar and breast bono, and a rib, ipposed. pierced one lung. The doctors gire the family no hope. Mrs. W. H. Weaver was more fortu nate, falling ou her brother. Her in juries were slight. One horse had to A Snrc Cure for Rheumatism, Paraly sis ami All Skin Diseases Has at List Been Discovered. J. H. Good of Columbia Falls, has cured the agency for Flathead county for. the famous Anidrosis baths, and is now prepared to ac commodate those desiring treatment. The apparatus consists of a largo cabinet in which the patient is seated and then tightly enclosed, the head only being exposed. Some wonderful cures have been effected by these baths, of which there is abundant testimony. David Cagle, of Helena, was suffering from rheumatism when he took this treat ment He came away wholly cured after receiving fourteen baths. People suffering with colds and threatened with pneumonia also find instant relief. Eczema, nervous prostration, kidney and liver troubles, bronchitis, asthma, throat aud hspg troubles are relieved aud cured, and all skin diseases cured. Parties suffering from rheumatism or other ills should give these baths trial. The price of oach bath has been placed at $1.00. Baths cau be had at residence on Nucleus aveuue. J. H. G ood , Westburg building, Columbia Falls. killed. Minins Locatlous. J. J. Whitcomb, M. P. Doyle and William Cooper have located the Sylvauite quartz claim, one-half mile west of Yakh river aud one-half mile north of Fourth of July creek.. It adjoins the Roadmaster and the Jim HU1 claims. Eugene C. Sears has located Chickadee quartz claim e d joining tho Jim Hill and the Snow Cap. John Z. Clark, C. R. Downing and John Rouse have located the Little Joe quartz claim one mile from Fourth of July creek, a tributary of Fisher. Dave Brown, W. H. Bouton, James McRae and L. P.Humerhave located the Jim Hill No. 2, lying between the Jim Hill, Aberhart and Chickadee claims. R. W. Burke has located the Dick lode, throe quarter mile from Syl- vanite post office. Alex A. Mullin aud Julius Tholcke have located the Rough and Ready, and one-half miles from the Baggs and Attkins cabin, near Grouse mountain short trail. The District Court. Tuesday morning F. R. Seifert arraigned ou a chargo of murder, Drawing. Tho drawing for the $100 Bicycle offered by Main & Co. will take place Saturday evening July 11, at 8 o’clock p.m. Highest throw takos tho wheel. The Sons of Veterans Duucc. Saturday evening Gibbons Camp, Sons of Veterans, of Columbia Falls, made a reputation for entertaining. The camp gave a dance at the Gay lord, which is pronounced by all to have been as pleasant a social affair as the town has seen. The crowd was not large, but it was just right for all to have a really good time. The mombera of the camp, except a fow lazy onos (like the writer), worked diligontly and to them all honor be longs. Among those iu chargo were Frank Lord, L. C. Butterfield, Ralph Garr, J. E. Skyles, John Curtis, H. Apgar, Captain Conklin and others. The ladios of the W. R.C. rendered assistance, and the luncheon served showed tho deft haudiwork of the ladies and \Bore a daintiness that man unable to impart. The Sons did jt make a great deal of money- they did not expect to—but they showed their frieuds that the best expected when Gibbons Camp announces an entertainment. LIBBY ITEMS. Old Reshleut of County Tearhers’ Association. Colum bia Falls. Jnly II. The Flathead County Teaohore' ssociation will moot at Columbia Falls school building Saturday, July 11. The following programme is an nounced: Address of Welcome, P. W. Hayes; Response, E. L. Geddes; Paper, “First Lessons in Penman ship.\ Miss Alice Gatos; Discussion, Misses Raymond and Browne; Vocal Solo, Miss Lewis; Paper, “The Country School,\ Mrs. J. M. Lewis; Discussion, M. H. Cromwell; Paper, ‘Music,” L. R. Conklin; Discussion, r. R. Eastland; Paper, \Punish ments,” Miss Ora. Barnuby; Dis cussion, C. F. Gates. Samuel P. Putnam. The eminent orator and author President of the American Secular Union will deliver a sories of free lectures at Kafr pell, July 14, 15,16. Subject of leisures announced here after. All who believe in a total separation of state and church should attend. Everybody invited. At close of lecture anybody can ask questions criticise the Bubjoct of the lecture. The Fourth at Kalispell. A big crowd gathered at Kalispell on July 4, and the programme as published in T he C olumbian was car ried out with some additions. The racing was good, and considerable money changed hands ou the result of tho various runs. An unusual amount of county matter this week prevents an extended mention of the day. It is only necessary to say that the colebration was a grand success, from every point of view, and that tho visitors were highly plonsed. The local committee worked deligently and deserve commendation for the SMITH VALLEY ^ LUMBER CO., K A L I S P E L L . M O N T A N A . Offers Coma Lomber at $6.25 per 1000-ft. f.o.11. Cars in Carloads. Our mills are o f large capacity, including a First-Glass Plan ing mill equipment. Our timber is principally Pine. W e solicit the Oarload Orders of Ranchers, Contractors and Retail Yards. Railroad JEtates same as other mills. Mills Seven Miles West o f Kalispell. l i T M a i l w i l l r e c e i v e P r o m p t A t t e n t i o n . THE SMITE VALLEY LUMBER CO., KALISPELL, MONTANA. . . . » T h r a d v * plead. Frank Souvee and W. R. Psalter ere arraigned on a charge of grand larceny and entered pleas of not guilty. In the case of Gideon Tetrault, charged with incest a continuance until July 20 was granted. John Powers, who slashed Beas ley’s throat with a knife, was sen tenced to eighteen months in the 1 hundred . C. E. Con- Washington Mill Co. rad et al; demurrer sul out argument. Wm. Berner, A. J. Trumbull; de murrer submitted without argument. Defendant to file brief by Wednes day July 8 ; plaintiff by July 10. O. E. Palmer v. Main & Co. ad- tioual time to plaintiff to file amendod. letters of adminiatralion granted to C. L. Buck for estate of Edna Grace Buck. Julia Trainor in Flathead county last Tues day morning. He has put in three years getting his lawn to n degree of perfection, and on Monday night a band of town cows, in defiance of city ordinance, Dave Hoover and hiz- Griffin, broke in and trampled the sod into oblivion. Mr. Goodrich had uot decided whether to sue the city, kill the cows or sow more grass seed. The Finest Stock OF CANDY Ever Seen in Flathead Valley Can be Found at THE TOWN MARKET. J. E. Skyles, Prop. The barn on the Boston ranch, lear Sheldon, was burned on Friday night last Tho report is that the horses were led out aud tied to the fence, which is tho basis for the I theory of incendiarism. The street |alk t also wont so far as to connect W E. Boston with the affair, but that tratix of John Trainor, deceased; $50 per month allow family to take deuce of all expenses. Letters of administration granted to Geo. R. McMahon for estate of Jessie F. McMahou. Tuesday noon the trial of Martin Bowser, charged with rape upon daughter, was commenced. .New Lodge Officers. For the ensuing term Columbia Lodge, I. O. O. F. has installed the following officers: N. G.—Jos.- Ganguer. V. G.—Thomas Thornton. Treasurer—Jas. Kennedy. I F Y O U W A N T T O S E L L A R A N C H , L i s t it w i t h Thos. O. W a l l i s . I F Y O U W A N T T O B U Y A R A N C H . S E E Thos. O. \ W a llis. R a n c h e s fr o m $ 1 , 2 0 0 U p . Secretary—N. T. Couklln. Trustees—Jos. Ganguer, Lewis, C. C. Milkr. Falls City A. O. U. W. install, the following officers for this term: P. M. W .-R . W. Main. M. W.--F. J. Combs. Foremau—J. O. Wiles. Overseer --J. O. Olson. Financier- C. H. Poss. Receiver C . S. Garrett. Recorder—D. F. Smith. I. W.-J. .1. Miller. O. W. -Val. Diebold. Libby’s Fourth of July. The citizens of Libby gathered in a grove at the edge of town and in dulged in a pleasaut celebration of independence day. Sara. Pratt de livored an eloquent and patriotic ad dress, the school children sang ap propriate songs. Aftor a picnic din ner a programme of entertaining sports was had, which included horse races, foot-racing, jumping and a shooting match. Tho evening be- The Chicago and Montana Mining company are shipping five or six car loads of concentrates every There are now about men working at|the Si and the force is being increased daily. Many improvements will be made this summer. The concentrator will be run by steam power instead of water power. The object is the mill during the winter sea Tho company will erect a bunk house, 84x44 feet, and two stories in height. They will also build a boarding house as {Jjruipe they have __ _ ________ ... the Snow- shoe mine. Any practical miner will find employment at this mine. George Smith, formerly of the Flathead valley, was badly hurt at the Snowshoe mine last Friday. Some loose rock fell and strifck him the small part of the back. Dr. Davis of this place was immediately called. Tho doctor says his back is broken. The Ipwer limbs wore com pletely paralyzed. On Saturday he as takeu to Spokane to the hospital. On Monday at 2 o’clock Mr. Smith died at Spokane. [Mr. Smith was well known in the Flathead valley. He formerly owned tho ranch at Sheldon now owned by Mr. Burton. He helped build the first house in Kalispell. He had accumulated about $ 8 , 000 . which was well invested and afforded very popular man and his acquaint ances in this vall 6 y speak of his ~ cellent qualities. | J. M. Lewis of Columbia Falls i town a few days last week, out up to the Snowshoe mine, and ,jw considerable of the surrounding country. He think* Libby will make a great mining camp in the near future. The school trustees held a meeting during Mr. Lewis’ visit and appointed him to teach the next term of school. A. L. Baumgartner of Woonsocket, South Dakota, is here looking over the country with a view of going into the newspaper business. Libby, July 6. Q cabtz . GO TO CANNON FOR CLOTHING Your pick from a largo Summer Stock at Astouishing Prices. GO TO CANNON FOR CLOTHING And look at the line of Hats. GO TO GANNON FOR CLOTHING And Seethe Big Line of Underwear GO TO CANNON FOR CLOTHING And Catch a Bargain in Any Line. CO TO CANNON FOR CLOTHING THEBE TS A - TI DE In the affairs o f men when certain affairs must be en trusted to others; whioh should be attended to with sympathetic delicacy. R . J . F O R R E Y , Funeral Direotor, KALISPELL. ng ww wm w wm | DO YOU GO FIS H I N G ? § CANNON, THE KALISPELL CLOTHIER. £ £ £ £ £ W e have them, and we have Everything that goes to make a REM EM BER That w e pay espeoial Atten tion to Mail Orders from Col um bia Falls and other points. B M B A L M D T O . DO YOU GO H U N T IN G ? If you do either you cau double your Dleasure by owning the Sportsman's great delight, a , BRONSON LI&HTHALL,! KALISPELL. * LAYMAN PNEUMATIC BOAT. f A d e l i g h t to S p o r t s m e n . 3 A HAPPY COMBINATION OF ^ Safety, Convenience, Comfort, Pleasure. ^ The total weight of the boat is 18 to 20 pounds. When in- ^ flated occupies a space 48 inches long by 32 inches wide. When deflated it folds into a space 18x20 inches. Can bo easily carried C 3 by hand, on horseback or uuder the buggy sent. Auybody can handle the boat. No oars to coutond with. It is propelled by the feet. There is no splash, no wake, no nojse. It is non- capsizable and the most comfortable boat made. Four air com —^ partmeuts. one of which will hold you. Capacity of AA boat —^ 750 pounds. It is the best sportsman’s boat over invented. —^ The prices of the Layman boat are from $35 to $45. They are especially adapted 1 3 to this region where fishing and shooting - are fouud at any of the numerous lakes of Flathead Valley or theadjacent mountains. Within the next ten duff «wo boats will arrive. Examine them, bond for circular. JNO. E. LEWIS, Agent, Oolutsbuv Full®, Montana. PRICE: $30 to #47- Any Impartial judge of beer will admit that our own Flathead beer made from Flathead barley beats tho imported brands in brillianoy, strength oud flavor. Why thou should you send your money east for what you can buy better and cheaper at hornet 4 COMPETENT PHARMACIST« Is now in charge of my Drug Department, and -ACCURATE PHE8CBIPTI0NS- ARE OUABANTEBS D ru g s , Paints, and Oils, Stationery, and Books. JAMES KENNEDY, COLUMBIA FALLS. - MONT. CHICAGO: BEACH: HOTEL. Harvey S. Denison, Manager. AT 6 let STREET AND t=A|CE SHORE, C U C O A Q O . ILLINOIS OBNTRAL ANP RATIO TRANSIT. T H E C O LUM BIAN OFFICE, is prepared to do anything in the printing Line. Get our prices,
