The Benton record., 1877-09-21
T,OCAL-NEWS.

counral members Vi l. VI ot'N9l =" W.
srsbmept left for Cypress Mountain
On Thursday
ovnected. He wss probably detained
tba news of Sturgis' Indian fight.
"co1, J. ]. Donnelly is now practicinl
,,r and will give prompt attention to th'
.olIoction of claims, or to any other lega
lnsness entrusted to his care.
Kleinschmidt & Bro, have large as
.ortment of parlor, crystal and bronz'
lamps and a large stock oflamp chimneys
I;ocluding the celebrated combination
globe.
We are indebted to Mrs. India Coates
worth for a copy of the Peoples Tribune
an excellent local paper published at Mrs
ECoatesworth's home in Missouri.
Kleinschmidt & Bro, received anothe1
EIarge invoice of Aissoula flour. It is the
HIest -four in market. Go and buy sacl
Eaad Sc for yourself
The County Commissioners were three
days employed in correcting the assess
nent rolls, but the work is now complete
land it is hoped win prove entirely salts
factory to the tax payers.
| !. G. Baker & Co.'S Steamer Red Clouc
has been7chartered by the Missouri Rive1
Packet Company, and will ply between
ISt. Louis and Kansas City during the fal
and winter.
/ All kinds Of Montana produce, such az
bats, barley, Grah am -four, potatoes
#checse and butter are for sale at Kleins
Phmidt & Bro s.
We announce with regret the death Of
BIr. & Mrs. Evans baby, aged months
land 9 days. The little one died at fifteen
minutes past five on the morning Of Tu, s.
Iday, and was buried on Thursday,
| F Company, 7th Infantry, or the portion
Eof it so long detained at Fort Shaw, for
BONE reason inexplicable, arrived at Ben
bon on Tuesday afternoon, These heroes
s.of the Big Hole fight look remarkably well
hHnd hearty after the campaign.
+ Captain Williams and Lieutenant Har
RlcD 7th Infantry. are with US ouce more.
frhe Captain is a SCARED veteran, limps a
bitde, carries stick, but has lost none of
khat unassuming good nature which has
made him one of the most popular officers
sn the regiment.
I Mr.. Oliver c. Morgan, of Fort Mcleod,
was in town this week. As advertised in
tbis issue, Mr.. Morgan has purchased all
Fight and title to the stage station at the
ESuu River Leaviags, formerly owned by
5irs. Armstrong.
/ 1t is reported that one of the leading
brms of Benton is about to build ware
houses and establish freight depot at the
nouth of the Marias river. AS such a
movement would take away large amount
}ofretaa trade from Benton, we hope it
knay not be seriously contemplated.
We are pleased to notice that quite a
Eumber Of property holders have taken
bpr advice in regard to cbimneys. The
Pork should be continued until every
building in town is decorated with brick
kue.
| The Helena Independent publishes what
n supposes to be a correct showing of the
Benton freighting business for the present
Eeason. A full and correct list VIII be
published in the Record as soon as prac-
Gcable after the boats have ceased run
ping to Cow Island.
Sheriff Healy had sharp tussle with
couple of belligerent colored ladies on
Rfednesday night. The Sherifss clothes
Uttered some damage, but the beauties
gsre landed in the. lookup, and the fol
Ewing morning were made to pay hand. I
bnaly for their nights lodging.
After good hard try, Mr.. B. w. MUIR
hy finds it impossible to remain away
a0n the social pleasures of Sun River,
lad is about to leave Benton and locate
1''manently among the bright eyes and
fddY cheeks of the valley. Murray prom !,
rs to send US big chnnk Of wedding
Rke B
Misunderstanding has become SO com B
l'a throughout the States, that we deem =
our duty to state that the habit is not Z
acdced to any extent in this burg. If e
F Of our married females is seen with D
I Upper closely wrapped III white rags, T
IHno evidence that she has been prae- G
ing on her hubby's bugle. 9
Professor Emil Winter, the accomplish =
leader of the Fort Shaw Band, was in u
n this week and participated in the
I'nade at the quarters of Captain vii
10' on Tuesday night. The Professor
most accomplished musician, and one
Iae hnest violinists in the United States.
reverend Clark Wright arrived from
~ River on Tuesday. and delivarad j sip