The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-08

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give the water a chance to run OFT, instead OF
standing to become stagnant and unhealthy.
Lieut.. D. FL. Floyd deserves much credit
for the prompt and efflcacous method he has
taken Of advertising the brands OF the stolen
horses and mules taken from the Blackfoot
Indians, and now in his possession at Rocky
Point.
Mint iuleps, milk punches, apple brandy
and the best varieties Of cigars are mixed
and dispensed at Fosters by Chas. Guy, who
is well known in Helena, Butte and Benton
as one Of the most expert drink mixers in the
country.
We learn that Mr.. Miner has rented one of
the rooms just above the Overland hotel for
a drug store, and will occupy it in q few
days. The location is one Of the best is
town and with q first class stock of good
will bring a good trade.
John Green purchased Of J. D. Weather
wax, last week, four young thoroughbred
Short Horn bulls which recently arrived on
the steamer Dacotah. They are very fine
looking animals, and are intended for the
Shonkin range.
D O'Reily and wife, Geo J Babson, 4 L
Feber, & A Mansfield. T O'Hanlon, Mrs.
Morris, Prof. Howell and sister, Col E f
ToWsend, Mrs Sullivan, and J s Todd are
among those registered at the Choteau House
the past few days.
There is q rumor current that three com
panies are ordered in the field possibly to
| drive the Indians over the line. The COM
mand will consist Of Capt. Brown, End cav
airy Major Kellogg, 18th infantry, and one
company from Fort Shaw, not yet designated.
Franks Jews depot near the Overland has
| been handsomely fitted up and filled with
choice picture frames, mirrors, stationery,
cigars, candies, papers, etc., which, with
Franks genial smiles and pleasant manners,
make it one of the most attractive resorts in
town.
The Bismarck papers inform US that the
Katie Putnam troupe is on its way to Ben
ton. This is one Of the best troupes ever
seen in Montana. We are reminded that
Benton stands in need Of a good hall, which
could be used for theatres and dancing
parties.
Charles Jones, for some time past in the
employ Of Supt. Rowe, at the Lake station,
died Of consumption on Saturday last. Mr..
Rowe, Harry Brown. and Gus. Shaffer left
Saturday night for the place and on Sunday |
they buried him a short distance from where
uO DIpdtuGQ LIS ldSL. .-
Bob Mills and McCabe have leased the
building known as Lilly's Hall and are put
ing a new stage, dressing rooms and seats,
and will open a variety hall. The boys are
poth popular, and Mac is thoroughly fanil-
lar with every detail Of the business, which
will insure them success.
Hon. J. L. Dryden, for the past year IT. S.
District Attorney for Montana, has rendered
bis resignation and will return to his former
home to practice law. During his residence
in Montana the gentleman has gained an en-
viable reputation as an orator. We wish him
q pleasant and successful future.
Advices from below are to the effect that
there is a very strong probability that the
locomotives of the Utah & Northern will be
steaming down the Jefferson valley before
winter sets in, as it is reported tina the d.
rectors intend pushing the Helena branch of
the road with all possible specialization
iun.
The party given on the steamer Dacotah
on Saturday evening last was a decidedly
pleasant social event. Dancing was con-
tinued until IL o'clock, when an excellent
lunch was served, and the guests babe adieu
to the officers Of the boat, who had SO kind
" used every effort to make the affair
pleasant for all.
There is wah in the air, and among our
colored brethren, which is likely to result in
some one climbing that stair, supposed to be
constructed of gold. Jealousy is the cause,
and Of course q woman figures conspicuously
in the case. In the language Of q posted
darkeY, 'Dat niger is likely to be cached in
de ground suah.
MAJ hu. T,,n1,;rc1n Anvil = -rut1o -a,,&I 49, 49,
been making Benton his headquarters for q
brief period, left town recently for Europe
intermediate points. After spending some
time in search Of a more healthy and genial
climate he will probably return and liquidate
the several small bills he overlooked before
vanishing to parts unknown.
He was a g%uileless youth of the broad and
boundless prairies, and conceived the idea
he would come to town and run the
burg. He came and tried il, had his nose
back where his ear used to be, and
run into the cooler. He has changed
his mind, and leaves toWn a poorer but wiser
and sadder and better man.
Another free and easy round occurred the
evening between two fair and frail
daughters Of Eve, wherein one very naughtily
attempted to bite the head off of the other.
rows aIe ulsgTaceluls anu d sHOEb term
~ our county cooler would probable have
he effect Of restraining the pugilistic pro-
Of this class of people. -=-s-===s
Looking over the Overland Hotel register
We notice, among others, the following
&c. Tut, J. P. Thomas, ]. R. White,
Samuel Foster, w. Brown, Samuel Neil, @.
(. Beckman, A. s.. Partrigue, R. nj. STEEL,
Fred Smith, ], T. Moore, J.. M. Boa7dman,
Buckley, n. J. Clark, FL. Franklin, Emil
.nurnnhnrn Gao C11rria and mifa E A4lin