The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-10-27
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OF David Pate. This gentleman is erecting
8 saWmill-circular in sty1e--and with it a
single machine. The capacity Of the mill
will be 4, 900 feet of lumber per day and
about Is, 600 shingles. Mr.. E. is filling a long
felt want, and his labors will in time add
the beauties of cottage architecture to this
valley of Alden. He is also improving a
fine ranch. Above is the sheep pasture Of
Mr.. Haskell, who has between three and
fourthousand head and his home, under
the shadows Of Haystack Butte, is in 8
most picturesque situation. Close by is the
splendid property Of Mr.. Ford, who has
400 acres under fence, and 40 under the
pIoW he is also heavily interested in cattle
and bids fare to become one OF the magnates
has just opened up a quarter-section. Then
Mr.. Schmidt with a thoroughly developed
property. Messrs, Corson aud Leapieres are
the last, under the massive walls of the
Rockies.
Hating awhile to take a backward view
Of the valley, with its everchanging but
always beautiful aspect, and then down
again on the opposite bank without stopping
until we reach the property of Mr.. Erue.
This gentleman was engaged in tbreshing
a large crop of oats which he had raised
from an so acre field. Next below is the
school house, presided over by Mrs. Jennie
Reynolds, a daughter Of 0. B. Totten, OF
Helena. There are 70 children of school
age in the district at present last year there
were only 35-a gratifying increase that
bodies well for the future of the valley. The
school building is q comfortable, well-built
log structure with q good roof, and roomy
| enough for the time. VIM. Converse has the
next ranch as the river flows, followed by
Mr.. Walwortb, both new settlers. Charles
Casey and Stephen Barube follow with good
ranches.
But the closing day warns US to accept the
profered hospitality Of Mr.. Hogan. and we
cross the river to the boundary Of the pretti
est ranch that lies out of doors. Mr.. Hogan,s
house is situated away from the road, half
hiden by the beautiful groves Of cottonwood
and willow that surround it. Neater too than
usual in a bachelors @retreati is it's interior, and
the art cuisine, as practiced by bis special
artist is not better nor more abundant else
where. There is an exhileration not to be
described in riding along with these beauti-
full surroundings in this magnificent weather
of the Indian summer; and one can hardly
repress gushiugs of bucolic sentiment on the
Inspiration Of the scene. Why will ye stay,
in somber counting rooms? or you who dole
out goods to testy humanity? or you who
blindly grope over musty records making
hapless briefs? or you who delve with weary
scissors and p~ointless pen, making tiresome
amusement for those who read? Why will
We sit and grumble at your fates, when sur
cease pure and refreshing beyond measure
may be had under the shadows of these
mountains and by the side Of this matches
stream, where
The front, in patience, all unfried-
Unconscious Of the anglers hook
Lazily floats in the limpid tide,
Or, darling, shows his notified side
Predestined victim of the cook.
Chickens, leading a weary life,
Seek not the Nimrod's bolt to flee;
Far from this cold worlds toll and strife,
Longing E, in vain, for the carying-knife,
Or to be served in a fricasse.
While game of larger note is watching for a
period of excitement, when miserable marks
men shall fire and miss.
But we set out to avoid bucollic gushings,
and here we are in it up to eyes and ears.
But we really couldn't help il, led on by the
spirit Of %reverie, and visions Of castles in
Spain, which will weave their dreamy and
intangible nothings in spite Of will and com
mon sense.
But now we must close, lest we tire orr
readers with much ado about things which
are of interest only to a part Of them; but
we will say our say again, for we have left
things unsaid which are of more than pass-
ing interest for the people of this district.
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An Indiana girl was so mortified to see her
lover eat with a knife, that she tried to COM
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