The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-02
IN TOWN AND OUT.

A cord,
Is not very
High for q load
OF miserable, wet,
Wsshy, sloppy, splashy,
Diluent, balneal, water-soaked,
Damnable mean cottonwood, is it?
For grand and sublime cheek, commend us
10 the average wood fiend of this immediate
vicinity.
Matt. Adams came in from the Coal Banks
Monday after supplies, and returned Tuesday
morning.
Dr.. Caldwell has moved his Office to the
room formerly occupied by Mr.. Glass, on
Front street.
The RIVER Press acknowledges the pres
ent, from Mr.. Morseberger, Of half 9 dozen
bottles Of his excellent beer.
The Shonkin, Highwood and Belt streams
are reported in almost an impossible con-
dition, owing to the recent thaw.
What pleasant and delightful weather we
are having. In the language Of Deer Lodge
bellies, it is lawfully chaWming"!
Those who are fortunate enough to possess
horses and cutters are taking advantage Of
this superb weather to indulge in a sleigh
ride.
Joe. Lessard, foreman of the Wright s.
Edwards mine, is in from the Barker, and
reports things still booming in that camp.
Rich strikes continue to be made.
Turner has some Of the p~rettiest valentines
on hand we have ever seen. and some that
would be appreciated by any lady. He has
also some that would make q sphinx laugh.
Twenty-six mails arrived in Helena on one
day this week. 1t seems that all the towns
of any importance in the Territory are suffer-
ing more or less in the way of delayed mails.
The Varieties at Crof's Hall, Sunday even
ing, was largely attended, and the music fur
nished by Prof. Lorenzo was excellent. Tap
py's ability in delineating protean character
is unsurpassed.
Murphy, Neel & Co.'S new store will pre-
sent a very handsome appearance when
opened to the public, and will be, beyond
doubt, the finest store room in the Territory
as we'll as the largest.
AS an evidence of the near approach OF
balmy spring we see the sports are loosening
the grasp on their troll, and indulging in Q
social game Of s'draw." Glad to see it, boys,
and hope you'll all win.
Reports reach us from Otter creek that the
$500 -. $3.50 ~,.a;r;+r 20 NOT vary had Manv
Of the high points have been barred by the
wind, and cattle there can pick upa very fair
living, and are looking well.
Parties who came in from the Coal Banks
on the Missouri river, last Monday, reported
that q vein Of coal had been discovered near
there, but its extent, and the quality Of the
coal, has not been ascertalned.
We acknowledge pleasant call from Capt.
Windar, of the Northwest Mounted Police.
Capt. Windar arrived from Fort Macleod last
week. III company with Capt. Allen and Mr..
McCutcheon, and is on his way for a visit to
his Canadian home.
Murphy Neel s. Co.'S new store IS com
pleted with the exception Of the painting,
which will be finished and dried BY next
Tuesday, when moving will commence. The
cellar is nowf full Of goods, and the store Will
be opened as soon as possible.
A warrant was issued on Tuesday evening
for the arrest Of d man named Biggs, who Is
suspicioned Of stealing a coat and . pair OF
shoes from the livery stable Of McDevilt 6
Wright. AL officer started Immediately fo1
the Mariaa, overlook his man, examined bis
wardrobe and came to the conclusion that
the man didn't pre-empt the coat nor pom
toons. Biggs went on bis way rejoicing.