The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-05-04

MeSsTs. St0reT u Co. are TuSLleTs. ine5
employ altogether near thirty men, and their
yard back of town resembles a miniature city
from the top of the Bluff.
Helena has again been visited by the fire
fiend. 1t would seem that this element OF
destruction is destined to blight our sister city
BY its ever dreaded visitations.
New and stylish helmet hats are the --latest
spring head-gear for gentleman. We noticed
two on the street Sunday, one, however, has
since mysteriously disappeared.
It is a noticeable fact that newspaper mer
never drink. Almost oil Of our Territorial
editors are prominent and efficient officers in
the G. T. order. Strange, isn'tit?
fyou want your house raised and 3 good
stone foundation under it, go and employ
Dutro, Keilhanzer & Co. to do it for you.
They will do good work at low figures.
Murphy Neel s. Co.'s hardware depart.
ment looks handsome, in the elegant display
Of goods made, and new features constantly
being added gives the store a fine appearance.
The grocery department Of T. G. Power
s. Bro. is full and complete. Ranchmen
should remember that they are furnished al
prices below those of any house in Montana.
Among those registered at the Overland
Hotel we notice r, G. Rutherford, J. L.
Root, E. F. futile, Fl. Brenmeister, Perry
Westfa]l. Jas. Gilbert, W: J. Minar, M. E.
Miner.
Rowe 6 Bro. are laying q brick sidewalk
in front of their property on Front street
The idea is q good one, and other property.
holders on different streets should follow the
example. =
We understand that w. Ell. Hunt has been
appointed Collector of Customs for Montana,
We extend congratulations, and believe the
gentleman will prove an efficient and capa-
bic officer.
Brennan g Fisher have leased the room
now occupied by Neil M%cIntyre's shoe store.
and will enlarge their popular resort. Good
goods and n~eatness is a prominent feature Of
this house.
The Eataphone Restaurant, under the i'm
mediate supervision of Mr.. Flanagan is gain
ing an enyiable reputation for good square
meals, If you are hungry drop in and inter-
view them.
Jas. Root, Dir. Tuttle and DIR. Westfall
came in yesterday to buy goods for the spring
roundup. They return to-day to their field
of operations on the Arrow creek and Belt
creek ranges.
T. G. Power & Bro. have on hand a large
quantity Of Hills Concentrated extract of
tobacco for sheep dip. This disease should
be prevented in the early stages by using this
u~nequalled dip.
Our young men will have to be on the
ebert OK our visitors from Assinaboin and Sun
River will walk off with the Benton girls
It seems as If these outsiders are getting
away with the ''cake."
VIM. Foster carries one Of the heaviest and
most complete stock of fine wines, whiskies
and cigars. In fact, everything pertaining
to q first-class refresbment parlor may lie
found at the Eagle Bird.
The Office of I. G. Baker has undergone q
complete transformation, and now presents
q neat, cozy and attractive appearance.
Messrs. Parker and Stanford are consequent
" happy and contented.
We learn that Mr.. Brinkman is making
preparations to have his land surveyed and
into suitable lots. This land is well
and when properly plated will IN
doubtedly attract purchasers.
I.G. Baker s. Co. have been awarded the
for furnishing supplies to Northwest
Police. This firm must have given
general satisfaction, as they have had the
for a number of years.
The shelving and fixtures of Baker & De-
Lorimer's new building are now being put in
place, and one can get q good idea of the fine
handsome appearance it will have when
.arnished with their fine stock Of dry goods.
The Indians have taken two of Mr.. j.. D.
WeatherWa1's heaviest teams; when the final
round up takes place, it will be learned that
cad is cheaper than horses, and our stock
men should learn to use plenty Of it.
The boys in blue were out Friday in full
The officers and men, with their
handsome uniforms and martial movements,
much admiration from those who
we're attracted to witness their actions.
The Record is out with a card from John
and an editorial on the Turner case,
which reminds us of the truism that it's all
SO long rs you hunt the bear, but it is