The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-12-22
THE RIVER Pr SIS.

We're attacked by some hostile Plegans, on
Flat Willow creek about ten days ago, who
fired into the party. The fire was returned
were killed. Mr.. Pike was himself shot
through the cheek bone, the ball going into
one and coming out Of the other, inhlcting q
horrible, but not fatal wound. An Indian
woman who was with Pixies party was also
killed. Nothing has been heard Of the hos
tile Indians"
In accordance with the motives actuatlng
the RIVER PRESS in doing all within its pow
er which would tend to make public the ad-
vantages of Benton as a shipping point and
advance the interests Of the town and vicin-
jty, we called on l. G. Baker & Co. last week
for q statement Of the business done by their
line OF steamers during the past season, but,
although it had been promised US, and was
made out, for reasons best known to them
selves, they chose to withhold it from US and
discriminate in favor Of the organ of that
firm p4-@~sasa=~@@ $50
oAhNe3 A4otAiuS tAS Aot w AASA ~
& Strong, containing somewhere in the neigh
borhood of 100 tons, situated near the Gene
terry, were discovered to be on fire, and at the
same time one of the government haystacks
at the lower end of Main street was found to
be burning. The isolated location of the
stacks, and the distance from each other,
make il evident that the fires were the work
Of incendiaries, whom we trust will be fer
reted out and punished in proportion to the
w~antonness Of their crime. The loss to
Harris s. Strong is heavy, and particularly so
at this time Of year.
~The4naarriage Of Mr.. Il. |. "Rosencrans, a
successful business man of Helena, and
brother Of Messrs. L.. Ell. and NJ. M. Rosen-
Grams Of Benton, to Miss Ida T. Wilson, a
daughter of J. B. Wilson and q young lady
Of rare accomplishments and very popular
among her associates, is announced in the
Helena papers. In connection with the
wedding the following is told about our fell
low townsman: "During the evening a rich
joke was perpetrated by substituting for the
groom, bis brother, Mr.. L. 81. Rosencrans,
Of Benton, who 50 closely resembles him
that if there is any difference in their appear
ance no man has yet been able to find it out.
The supposed groom tried manfully to fulfill
his part in accepting congratulations, but
was finally betrayed by his deep bushes and
at once deposed from his position beside the
bride" Perhaps when Lutte gets back from
his trip to the States the role of bridegroom
will be 8 more natural one to him.
The large number Of checks on the Bank
OF Northern Montana received by the county
treasurer in payment of taxes, is an evidence
that the bank is enjoying an extensive bust
mess in Mesgher unty.-Hus6omdman.
The Bank of Northern Montana is O Ben
toninstitution, and although of comparatively
recent existence has already gained the conf
dence Of business men throughout the coun-
ty and Territory, a confidence which is easily
understood by those who are acquainted with
the mon composing the firm of Collins, Duer
& Co. Mr.. T. E. Collins, the head Of the
firm, is an old resident of Meagher county,
and for 6 number OF years occupied q posi-
ton of trust there, a position in which he
had the entire confidence Of all classes, and
the present healthy condition of the finances
pf that county are in 9 great measure due to
bis untiring efforts and superior abilities as a
fnancier. Mr.. Chas. E. Duer has been long
known in Helena as q capitalist and a thor
and capable business man, while the
banking firm of L. q. Hershfeld & Bro, of
Helena, arc too well and favorably known to
any extended mention at our hands.
Our people are justly proud Of the Bank of
Northern Montana and the patronage given
it and the business entrusted to its care, 81
already large, is but an intimation of
the business future in store for this deserved
ly popular banking house.
Masonic Installation.