The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-04-06
Sylvan Hughes as county clerk Jas Cadigan
for Assessor; D.. J. WEIGH for Treasurer and
G.. e. Irwin for Probate Judge.

ollVdH hughes ds county clerk jas CaulgaI
for Assessor; D. J. WEIGH for Treasurer anc
g. E. Irwin for Probate Judge.
Lynch & Flynt have opened their regula,
ferrying season, and from now hencefortE
they will run the boat at all hours Of the day
and night.
Judge j. Weston has resigned the Office OF
postmaster at Radersburg, q position which
he has filled acceptably for the last ten years.
The vacancy has been filed by the appoint
ment of E. M. Observation-Disclosures.
General activity among freighters and
others who are indirectly connected there
with, is noticeable from one end Of tow to
the other, and this feeling is affecting favor
ably every branch of business in the burgh.
There is a good road now all the way to
Custer, by the way Of the Judith gap and Oh
den. Parties desiring to make a short cut
and save $50 miles Of travel may be assured
they can make q safe trip by the new route.
The new ferry landing, opposite the post
office is progressing. There is considerable
doubt of its being permanent, but good
judges believe that success Is certain. The
cable will be supported by towers eighty
feet high.
The Choteau house, always clean and neat,
will be a desirable resting place for the worn
out traveller, and the impatient sight-seer. 1t
requires no gift Of prophecy to say that our
hosts, Sullivan G Hill, are just the men to
keep hotel.
Ye Record local says the river is at a stand
still. When Dundreary came home one night
late, he exclaimed, II wonder what makes
this room move about SO. When | went
away there was only two lights, and now
there are four"
Combs s. Fisher, who FOR the past month
have been engaged in burning lime on Little
Otter creek, eight miles this side the mines,
have at present 80, 600 pounds ready for de-
livery. They expect to have not less than
$50 tons during the season.
A wagon road project between Benton and
White Sulphur Springs is being agitated in
Bozeman, where a connection is needed, and
is meeting with approval from the people of
that pushing little town. We hope they will
work the matter forward successfully.
The Overland hotel is being thoroughly re-
fitted in all its departments. The Office and
barroom attachment especially is as fresh
and foWery as the season, and is a place
where the loW-spirited may exhilerate and
where the lovers of ancient bourbon may
quietly linger.
The New North Vest has reverted to it's
original proprietorship by the withdrawal Of
John s. Mills. While we are ~unacquainted
with the gentlemen comprising the firm Of
Mills Bros, we have recognized a high de-
gree Of editorial ability in the paper they
represented.
The haunted Tackle ranch is now the chief
place Of resort for eight-seers. Large num-
Of persons interested by the graphic
story of the magic lights published in our is
sue Of yesterday went out last night to see
what waste be seen on the premises formerly
occupied by the murdered man.-Indepen-
dent End inst.
The stone boat of Messrs. Dutro, Keilhauer
& Co.. concluded its initial trip on Saturday,
bringing down a load OF stone from the quarry
Is miles up the river. Everything went
as q marriage bell, and the Feasibility
Of the undertaking was demonstrated beyond
q peradventure.
The indications now evidence that the new
road from White Sulphur Springs to Benton
via Barker is an assured fact. Including
everything thus far assured Benton will show
up with nearly $4,000, and Meagher county
has in hand nearly as much, so we may be
that no failure will result from the
effort.
In a private letter received from Col. Glen
denim yesterday, we are informed that the
Of the smelter which is designed for
Barker will be 40 tons, and will arrive on the
first boats without a doubt. This will enable
to operate their ground, and stimulate
prospecting on 8 better basis than to sell
fleet"
Yesterdays coach from Assinaboine.. con-
five passengers, all destined for Ben
ton. Two OF the party were ladies who will
make this place their future home. We like
to welcome that class Of people in our midst,
as they materially aid in making beautiful
out Of what might otherwise prove to
be but 8 barren wilderness.
W. 8. Wetzel, who is East buying goods
for the summer and fall campaign, says he