The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-12-28
THE HOLIDAY s.RIvER PRESS

late day, much has been omitted that should
properly have q place in these columns, or ~
any paper designed to exhibit the resources
Of Choteau county. We have not sought to
give it q literary character, or the usual en-
bellishments Of holiday papers, the Object
being simply to present in a plain, forcible
way the resources Of our town and county,
and the advantages here offered to immigra.
ton. We believe we have succeeded to this
extent. Our contributors, for the most part,
are gentlemen of practical experience in the
departments assigned to them, and their
statements can be relied uponas tue. They
give their own experience, together With
what has come under their observation dur
ing a residence Of many years in Montana.
We have printed an edition OF 5000
copies, and believe that the interests Of the
community will be well subserVed by their
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every extra number will be so disposed Of.
Everybody interested in the building up Of
Benton and the country adjacent should as
sist il the distribution of the Holiday RIVER
PRESS. Extra copies can be secured at this
office.
Rufus Payne returned from the states
Wednesday.
Mr. JAS. Matkin, Of Gold Run, is in the
city, passing q pleasant holiday with his
many friends.
Andy Holland, one Of the prosperous
ranchmen and stock growers of Smith River
valley, is spending he holidays with Benton
friends. Il
Joe RoWells and Joe Campbell INDUCED
in q shooting matinee at Butte on Christmas
with fatal results to the former. Campbell
was dangerously wounded.
The Revs. VanOrsdel Of Sheridan, and
Hale Of Sun River, ministers Of the M. e
church, are in the city and will hold services
at the court house next Saturday evening and
Sabbath.
We willingly surrender our local and edi-
torial space to the numerous correspondents
and aggrand cement Of Benton and the
country tributary.
Mr. B. Dexter, Of the Judith, the we'll
known lumber dealer, left on Tuesdays
coach for Santa Barbara, California, to visit
bis family. He will return in the spring to-
look after his extensive mill and mining
Max Waterman will have q law partner
after next week, q Mr.. Mcintyre Of Detroit,
Mich, who is row en- route to Benton. Mr..
Mclnt1re comes highly recommended as a
young man Of good legal and business quail
We welcome him to Benton.
Deputy Sheriff Talbert went to Arrow
Greek last week and removed the parties
who jumped Kingsbury's claim. and restored
the premises to Mr.. Kingsbury. like had
up his claim in good faith and expend-
ed considerable money ia its Improvement.
We are glad tD SCI. that the sstfong arm Of
the law is exerted in his behalf.
Arrangements have been perfected for q
e and calico ball at Kennedy's Hall next
Thursday evening, which promises to be a
very pleasant affair. A large number of in
vltations have been issued and doubtless the
response will be liberal. The gentleman who
are interested in the affair know how to
make u q success and will spare no pains to
SO. Supper will be served at the
hall. Prepare your calico attires and attend.
we nave only space enough to say Of the
given by the school On the evening
Of tne 25fd inst. that il was excellent
throughout. the pupils acquitting themselves
creditably. The teachers and scholars
worked hard to rtnder it d success ana their
efforts were certainly appreciated. The
were good, notwithstanding the
TO the contrary of our contemporary.
md were rendered i'll first rate style. can
the age and advancement of the
pupils.
Messrs. Meadow & Dexter, the well known
'aW mill men, have closed q contract with
ieorge Sample for the delivery Of 500, 900
'eet OF lumber IN Benton next summer.
4 i is possible the amount TO be delivered
DO increased to 1000, 600 feet. This
9 welcome news for Benton rs one OF
he prime draw backs to her rapid pro-
ress has been, and is NV, the the scarcity