The Benton record., 1879-12-19
the unsettled portion Of the Territory.


finally.
Mr. Gee. Crane is confined 10 bis bed
with rheumatism.
The Helena coach was not very much
lost after all.
Reports from frost bitten teanzters are
beginning to come in.
Rumor says another wedding soon is.
! to come eff at Sun River.
TIE Social Club of Sun River il pre-
pairing for another grand entertainment.
| Sleigh Bellies ais il demand. The
RECORD Office furnishes one every day.
| The erection Of brick block Of busi
ness houses is contemplated in the spring.
/ Remember the called meeting Of the
citizens on the 22nd. 4 full attendance is
expected
jim. Bnrgir's train arrived from Helena
on the 18th loaded with -four for 9. A.
Broadwater & Co., at Fort Assinaboin.
Operator Mathews and Kauouse have
started out on the line toward Shaw. The
line is down.
Malcolm Morrow arrived from his
Shonkin ranch on the 18th on his way to
Helena.
The last coach to Assinaboin was lost
ona lonesome prairie, but finally made
its way to the Fort.
The smiling countenabce of Jimmy
Douglas once more ilIumiuates the Over
land DINING room.
Mr.. Patrick having made q successful
trip loaded with -four from Bozenan to
the new mines, returns again for another
supply.
The school children will be greatly
disappointed if they are not to have a
christmas tree.
Little boys and girls are now on their
good behavior, warranted to last until
after the Holidays.
B. wants to know the size Of the girls
foot who expects presents III her stocking.
1t might fill q gunny sack, you know.
Several parties are contemplating the
erection Of ice houses, but have not yet
decided whether 10 build entirely under
ground OF otherwise.
Sleighing parties to the Teton are
causing a mince pie famine at the
Stockings mansion.
Toys, candies, fancy goods and all
articles suitable for Holiday presents at
Cranes novelty store.
The Missouri is frozen solid and likely
to remain so until Spring. The ice
harvest will begin early in January
/ Owing to the effect Of the present cold
snap all the buck-saws in town are out of
order.
Red Wagon Jim has succumbeb to the
influences Of Sara toga, one Of the lady
walters at the Centennial, and threatens
to carry her off in his vest pocket.
Mr.. Il. ?. Rolf, associated with Sanders
& Cullen, is now permanently established
i'll the law business at Benton and can be
found at his Office, near Wetzel & Co.'S.
| We are informed that Cassidy & Nc
Dewitt have disposed of two corner lots
oppos;t their stables to a prominent busj-
ness man Of Benton.
II is rumored in town that contract
has been let for building fast ice yacht.
The organization of a yachting club will
next be in order.
I.G. Baker & Co. has received a large
invoice of cutlery and hardware. Some
times suitable for thelholidays.
ShiveringlY the lonely batchelor con
templates the possibility of having the
question popped to him the coming Leap
year.
Several freighters have turned out their
teams for the winter in this vicinity. There
are about half dozen camped On Belt
Creek, at Wetzel 4 Co.'s saw mill
Captain Doane, Of the End Cavalry, and
lady arrived from Fort Assinaboin Thurs
day evening, NJ Doane is en- route TO
Helena,
A coal mine has been discovered about
T. or Il miles from Fort Benton oil she
North side Of the Missouri River. The
discovers are making preparations to open
| IT. nj once.
Bob. Vaughan, tie leading 'batobelor
Of Sun River, was recently surprised By q
gay party Of ladies and gentlemen resid
ing in the valley. Bob. will now push
along the completion Of his stone mansion.
| Messrs, Clark and HaIpin the carriers
and contractors for the Martinsdale and
Benton Mail, are making regular trips,
arriving on time each end Of the route, il
spite Of severe and stormy weather.
The foot racing mania has reached