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On March 21, 1873 the paper in Bozeman reports: "Another Citizen Going - Dr. Hunter, with his family and effects, will leave tomorrow for his Hot Springs on the Yellowstone (45 miles east from Bozeman). The Doctor is now having his place improved and will permanently locate on the Yellowstone. In connection with his Springs he has a splendid farm, a portion of which was cultivated last year, and demonstrated the fact that the Yellowstone is one of the most fertile valleys in Montana; also being more free from frost and its consequent dangers to successful farming than any other valley in the territory. Several ranches in the vicinity of Dr. Hunter's have been taken up and next summer we expect to see that beautiful section of our territory, which has recently been a howling wilderness, blooming as a garden. Dr. Hunter is the pioneer settler, and however much we regret the loss to out social circle of himself and his interesting family, we are gratified to know that he is making an opening for the speedy and permanent settlement of a section of the territory not far removed from our town, rich in natural resources and trust that it will afford comfortable homes to thousands of emigrants." This was a glowing and seemingly heartfelt send-off for Doc Hunter and family from the local paper in Bozeman, Montana Territory.
April 18, 1873 - "County Hospital - The bids for the care and maintenance of the indigent sick of Gallatin County for the succeeding year were opened on Monday last, and the contract was awarded to Dr. Hunter, he being the lowest bidder. Dr. Hunter had charge of the hospital the past four years, and we have yet to hear the first word of complaint against him in that connection."
Friday May 23, 1873 - "From the Yellowstone Valley - Mr. Bowers, who had the contract for building the bath houses for Dr. Hunter's White Sulpher Springs (a misnomer; White Sulpher Springs is another town in Montana, a hundred miles north from Hunters Hot Springs), came over from the Yellowstone Saturday, having completed his job. He informs us that Dr. Hunter is now prepared to receive and entertain visitors and invalids in an comfortable manner. The bath houses are fixed up in elegant style. The Doctor's grain is coming up nicely, and his garden will soon furnish vegetables. The season in that valley (Yellowstone) seems to be far in advance of that of the Gallatin (Valley). Several ranches have recently been taken up in the vicinity of the Springs, and there is a promise of an early settlement."
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