Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 November 1893 — Accomplishments of a Montana Girl. [ARTICLE]

Accomplishments of a Montana Girl.

Paul Van Cleve, a member of the Montana Legislature, own s a big sheep ranch in that State. His daughter Helen, aged fourteen years, is his constant companion in his rides about the ranch, and is reputed to be one of the most accomplished riders in that part of the country.' She is a picturesque figure on horseback, as she dresses somewhat after the cowboy style, wearing trousers, colored shirt and broad sombrero, and rides in the true cowboy fashion, often bareback. She is also a good shot with the rifle. Although living in an isolated spot, Mr. Van Cleve has had his children carefully educated and his home is one of refinement, being in fact, a favorite social gathering plane for ranch-owners for mils* around.-[lllinois State Register.