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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-12-21
How the Tin Gsp Mining DlstrAce Got
las Name.

Among the many rich localities in Gunni.
son county none is perhaps more worthy Of
praise than the Tin Cup District. This is no
new camp, as many suppose. though the
search for silver began only q few years
since. Long before that time it was well
known as a rich gold field. Fully twenty
years ago a party of miners were engaged IN
placer mining on West Willow Creek.
Among these were two men, Fred LOFTS and
B. G.. Gray, who still live there. The way
in which the Tin Cup Gulch received its
name is quite curious and will bear repeating.
At that early day q miner started out to hunt
for game. He left the camp on West Willow,
and crossed over to the little gulch which d.
yides what are now known as East and West
Gold Hills. Here he found strong indica-
tions of gold, and, as there was no water in
the gulch, he gathered up some of the dirt,
which he carried back to camp in the little
tin cup fastened to his belt. Here the dirt
was washed out and proved to be very rich.
After that the new diggings was worked for
years, though under great disadvantages on
account Of the scarcity of water, and thous-
ands Of dollars were taken out. The tin cup
that was used on the occasion referred to is
still in the possession Of Mr.. Lofts, and is
carefully preserved by him. From this Incl
dent arose the name of Tin Cup Gulch, and,
later, the Tin Cup District.
This man LOFTS is q character. He is an
old bachelor and has made his home in what
is known as LOFTS Gulch, in Union Park, for
the past twenty years. When he first came
to the locality there was 8 party Of eight,
each Of whom took up a placer claim of
twenty acres. Since then Mr.. LOFTS has
bought out bis companions and has for years
owned the whole 100 acres. This ground is
known to be very rich, but its owner has
taken out more than he needed, and,
perhaps, five or six thousand dollars would
cover his earnings for any one year. He
generally spends his summers in the gulch,
where he keeps open house for all, and is
known to nearly every old timer in the State.
In the fall he takes what he has washed out
during the summer and goes out to have q
good lime, generally in Puablo or Denver.
His apparatus for washing out gold is of the
kind, and consists of q single sluice-
box not over thirty feet in length. He has
kept up this sort of 9 life for twenty years,
but during thespast summer he has been in
duced to sell the ground to some Leadville
for $50, 600, and this season will prob
ably be his last in Lofts gulch. For two de-
cades he has reigned q king, and his kindly
and hospitable manners have made him
such q fayorite that be will be eadly missed
by the old familiar neutrality-suspicious.
son. Neu Democrat.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-12-21
The Bank Cashier.

Once upon q time a man became very
much discouraged because his salary was
not IS big as a tobacco factory, so he borrow
ed So, 900, 000of q bank, and forgot all about
paying it back. He had neglected to men
ton to the bank people anything about the
matter at the time he had negotiated with
himself for the making Of the loan. There
came q day when it was necessary, in the
transaction Of business, for the bank to
make use Of some Of its alleged money, and
it was then discovered that the funds had
Disappeared. Of course the bank folks were
more or less perplexed over this state Of af-
fairs, and the cashier, who by the way, had
taken the missing wealth, was questioned
concerning its whereabouts, He frankly
acknowledged that he had erred in making
the appropriation, and was perfectly willing
to pay il back; so he examined bis pockets
and could only turn up $1.l3. The cashier
was real sorry about not being able to settle,
be said he had lost the money, but that he
had no intention of doing so at all, and that
as soon as he found it he would bring it
right back to the bank. He said he would
not like to have the matter go any further;
his Sunday-schoolclass might hear of it and
think strangely Of him, and altogether it
would be best, be felt, if the whole matter
were hushed right 10.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

PoLIrIcAL.-Among the prominent
candidates for the Shrievalty nominal
uon, whom we omitted to mention last
Saturday, are Capt Robert S. John
SION, OF this city, and Hiram r. With
mston, Esq, of Hopewell, Repubi-
cans James Bergen, of West Wind
sor' and James U. Robinson, of Prince
,oh' Democrats besides number OF
less prominent names.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

The SENTINEL hos larger circula-
tion than any aceekly paper published
IN this city (aoith one enceltion.) THIS
statement ace are prepared to ver'ify at
nnu time. advertisers aciU do aveu to
remember THIS fact, as our advertising
rates are loauer than those of any other
newspaper aoith equal circulation.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

LAND LEAGUE MATTERS At the
Land League meeting on Sunday,
MIR. Wilson, from the committee on
press, read extracts from the Neu
York Herald, showing the condition
OF affairs in Ireland, an increase in
the interest taken in the work of the
organization, and an admission bv
the English government that the
Land League methods were clearly
constitutional.
Mr.. Smith, of the committee ON
resolutions, Mr.. Farrell, of the COM
mlttee on excursion, and Mr.. Hurley.
OF the executive committee, reported
progress.
Mr.. Fagin, of the committee on
organization, reported one new mem
Der.
The Treasurer reported balance
on hand of $500.
On motion of Mr.. Cleary it was de-
cided to hold picnic-the date to be
decided tomorrow afternoon.
After the transaction of some IN
important business the League ad-
lourned until tomorrow afternoon at
half-past four o'clock.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

MURPHY, THE POPULAR YOUNG Hat
TER, at No. 159 North Greene street,
is closing out his stock of straw hats
at cost. The stock includes all of the
latest and the most desirable shades
and styles for summer wear. Call and
examine the stock, whether you de-
sire to purchase or not. Oft
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

The longest lumber ever cut in this
city was cut from Michigan log at
Green's saw-mill yesterday.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

More well-to-do colored people
spend the season at the Havelow
House, at Atlantic City, than at any
other seaside hotel on the Atlantic
coast
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

Anew York correspondentrqueries :
where, oh where is the festive, fash
ionable facetious Simmons?" We
give it up.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

Ocean Grove has been fiat failure
as watering place this summer, while
Asbury Park is doing thriving bust
ness.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ONE THOUSAND MEN WANTED to eat a
grand free lunch tonight at Ed
Mahoney's Merchants Hotel, No. ISL
Broad street.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

The New Jersey Pottery Company
have just completed 500 handsomely
decorated china tea sets for G.. S. &
+. M. Scofeld, a New York advertis-
ing firm.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

The Gazette sensibly complains of
that intolerable nuisance, the Flint
Mill.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

A meteoric shower is predicted for
between II and II o'clock tonight.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

A number of property holders on
Academy street intend making an
effort to secure the paving of that
thoroughfare with Belgian block pave
ment.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

PERsoNAL.-Augustus Frey, Esq,
Of the firm of J. & A. Frey, is spend
ing a portion of the summer at the
Oriental Hotel, Coney Island.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

VIM. H. G. Murphy, an old estab-
lished crockery house, has failed.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

A number of new buildings are
being erected at the Fashion Stud
Farm.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

FAST RUNNING.-The train which
left here for New York at 11.45 A. M.
Yesterday, ran II miles in 104 min
utes, and made the entire distance
between Trenton and Jersey City, 81
miles, in II minutes.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

Point Pleasant is duller this season
than it was last.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

DEDIcAToN.-The dedication of st.
Paufs A. M. E. Zion church, Willow
street, will take place on Sunday,
August 7th, 1881, at 3 o'clock. The
bishop OF the First Episcopal District,
and other distinguished divines will
De present. All are cordially invited
to attend
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

Advertisements on the first page Is per cent.
advance of above rates.
Cuts and extra display, Is per cent. advance
Special notices, Immediately following reading
matter 20 per cent. advance.
Business notices, loaded, on local page, 10 cents
nor line for the first insertion and cents per line
tor each subsequent insertion.
Half yearly and yearly advertisers have the
,r;v;leee of renewing their advertisements quar-
,,r,v without extra charge.
Transient advertisements payable in advance
Yearly advertisements payable quarterly. All
others due at any time after first insertion
Business cards, not exceeding six lines, $500 a
year.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

Anyone who desires to secure for
tune and fame by means of an office,
need only apply to the city Marshal
to be accommodated. The exalted
position of head dog catcher is again
vacant
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

FINE OLD BRANDIEs at M. Hurlev's
20 Hanover street.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23
SATURDAY, JULY %, 1881.

The Eclectic Club hold no picnic
this year.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23


A DAYS ENJOYMENT FOR ALL-Grand
Excursion of the Sabbath School of
st. PauPs A. M. E. Zion Church, of
Trenton, N. j., to Williams Grove, on
the beautiful Neshaminy Creek,
Thursday, July 18th, 1881. Trains
leave Clinton st. Depot at $50 A NJ,
stopping at all intermediate stations.
Friends from Mt. Holly and Burling-
ton should cross the river at Burling-
ton and take the train to Bristol.
WILLIAMS GrovE-This pleasan
retreat is situated on Neshaminy
Creek, II miles from it's mouth, only a
few minutes walk from Schencks
Station of the P. r. r. The facilities
for boating and fishing are unex-
celled. In addition to other attrac-
tons, it has large pavilion, magnif-
cent croquet lawns, beautiful summer
houses, &c. First-class music will be
in attendance.
Tickets for the round trip, adults,
SO cents Children, IS cents, to be
exchanged at the depot.
Tickets for sale by the teachers and
pupils of the school, and the Commit
tee of Arrangements.
J. w. JOHNSON, Pastor.
JOSIAH MOORE, Superintendent.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

IHE ODD FELLOWS ExcURs1oN-The
Odd Fellows excursion to Coney
Island on Thursday was a decided
success, although the railroad man
agement was not all that could be
desired.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

friends of Israel Morocco, the col
p ptea murderer, have applied to the
Ducks County Court for an immediate
asslSnment of counsel. They allege
u ,llat this is required by law, and i'm
po u clrcumstantial evidence, which
VIII WIN so far toward establishing his in
IJcence, but which will require con-
SIDERABLE time to collate and arrange.
a., isaac Hunter, who was recently
maested IN Leeds, England, on sus-
p.'loh OF being "skirmisher," is well
n AL IN this city and in New York,
n Were he recently resided. He was
PROMINENTLY interested in the Fenian
movement sa' in 1870, and figured con-
ssplcuously as Tammany Democrat
n ~ 1872 until 1880. Hunter is a
colored man. " :
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

What does the wild waves say sister
Use Niedt's Sea Foam Soap.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

Try the "Queen Havana-flled
five cent cigar of my own manufac-
ture. Nick. ]. Minerd, 20 S. Greene
street. 3-Iyr.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

For A GOOD MILK PUNCH, Claret
punch, or any other mixed drinks, go
to the RESORT HOUSE, 121 South
Greene Street. 247
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

BARBER SHOP FOR SALE CHEAP for
cash, in finely located town in this
state. Possession Immediately. Ad-
dress " Barber" care SENTINEL, Tren-
ton, N. ].
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

J. & A. Frey's Cigars are the best
in Trenton. 1-tf
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-07-23

For F1RsT-cLAss Lotions Of any kind,
90 to the RESORT HOUSE, III South
Greene Street. "a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

WEST PERU-Dicd at West Peru, Maine,
Jan. 10th, 1881. aged 20 years G months
and q days, Mrs. Ida NJ, wife OF Dexter
Lord OF Waterville, Me. A truly fond and
loving wife and mother; one whom all
knew but To love. Her loss will be deeply
felt by her bereaved husband and child,
and by a large circle Of friends, who sin
cerely mourn the loss OF one who In sick
ness and trouble, was ever ready with
willing hand To aid. and kindly heart
To feel. She was gentle and unassuming
in manners; ever active in good works.
The poor, in her, have lost an earnest
friend and worker, who, with kindly heart
and pious words, was ever willing To as
sist them. Truly, her life was enriched by
charity, and death possessed no terror for
life always pleasing to God. She calmly
and resiguedly met her death with that
sweet smile OF peace which the world can
not give, and We know that she who was
so fondy loved and sadly mourned, We
shall meet in that heavenly home, redeem.
ed, glorihed, and immortal; for our dear
Lord, whom she so dearly loved, and while
on earth so faithfully followed, rewarded
her at the last, as, fortified and strength
ened by the rites Of her church, she, with
pious resignation to the will OF God,
yielded her pure spirit to Him who died 10
redeem US. I.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

H,RrFoRp. Feb THE following OF
dccrs were elected by the Crys tai Wave
Good Templars, for the fifty-third quarter,
on the eve OF the eth OF January Virgil
L. DcCoster, W. c. T. Mrs. Osmon War
rcn, W. V. T. Miss Cleora DeCoster, W.
s.; Fred Warren, W. +. s.; Lcander
Hodgdon, W. s. Mrs. George w Shaw,
W. c. Russell Pratt, w. NJ. Sullivan
DeCostcr W. G.. Delegation to the Dis
trict Lodge, Russell Pratt, Walter ii.
Purkins, Jonah Forbes, Leander Hodg-
don. Owing 10 the blockade by boreas,
the members did not partake OF the nnual
supper on the 10Th, Ia the Lodge room
being the ilrst failure for thirteen years.
Many OF the members noticed the evening
by an extra supper in their dwellings.
The Irish Brothers OF the Line dlstric
of Hartford, fred up their steam mill on
the 2sth, for the first time for many
months. TO convert wood into articles OF
merchandise.
Apples are leaving some cellars for
Europe, In this vicinity.
1t Is with much regret, notice the death
OF your faithful correspondent In the DEM-
oCRAr, \. l.. H. Hartford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

CASToN.-A fearful gale set in Thursday
night, Jan. eth, and continued until Satur-
day afternoon, rendering the roads at Can
ton almost impossible, making huge snow
drifts about the dwelling houses In the viii
lage. w. ii. ii. Washburn takes the
premium on drifts having one hundred
feet In length about his buildings and ten
feet deep. Mr.. o. o. Fuller's house was
nearly covered with snow, he being obliged
to make his exit Saturday morning by way
OF the chamber window. L. Thompson s
chimney was blown down and two win
dows smashed in by board being blown
against them. Friday night about II
O'Clock the school house caught fire from
some unknown cause and was totally
destroyed; loss $500, insured for $500,
Springfield Co, Holmau's Agency, Lewis
ton.
The passenger train on the X. +. & b.
Railroad was snow bound Friday night
when within about one-half mile from Can
ton station, aud did not reach the station
until Saturday noon. Through the cour.
tesy of Conductor Spaulding the passcn-
gers were made as comfortable As possible
during the night on the trains. He kindly
offered TO show them their rooms II they
wished TO retire. Both engines with snow
pillow, started out Sunday morning 10 clear
the track from snow, and when 4 short
distance from the station they met with an
accident which threw one engine of the
track into the pond. Fortunately no ono
was hurt Engineer Davis aud hI' fireman
made their escape from the engine through
the window OF the car, They at once set
TO work TO clear the wreck aud repair snow
plow and started for Mechanic Fall, Mon
day morning, reaching there Tuesday In
time TO make connections with g. I. Il. X.
The wrcckiug train from Grand Trunk Rail
road is expected To take the damaged
engine TO Portland for repairs. The injury
to the engine, It is hoped will not be large.
-I0urRdl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

PoRTER-The dwellings Of Frank York
OF Porter, consisting OF double house,
porch on one and ell, woodhouse and out
buildings on the other end, together with
all of the provisions, barrels OF pork,
lard, 8 bushels of beans, so to IS bushels
Of corn, 20 or 100 bushels Of potatoes,
about 60 bushels OF apples, new sleigh,
the most OF their household furniture, and
all their clothing except what little the
family could get on, was consumed by fire
last Sunday night between the hours OF 10
and IL. Also between $40 and $50 OF
money in one Of the drawers In bureau,
that fell out when being carried out doors.
All the family but Mr.. York, were abed,
when the fire was discovered. 1t had
burned through the second floor Of the
wood-shed, which was occupied as q work
shop. The origin of the fire cannot be
traced. Mr. York's loss Is SllO0 or $1,000;
insurance, S550.-Journdl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

OxroRp.-The schools in oxford are
closing. and are showing the best work
for many years. The average attendance
in all the schools has been unusually large,
and the interest Of both scholars and
teachers, great. At the examination at
Oxford village, there were In each depart
ment nearly forty interested listeners to
the exercises. The teachers in the several
departments-primary, intermediate aud
grammar, are very successful, and have
the hearty thanks OF those who have
children under their charge. An effort
will be made soon TO avail ourselves OF the
High school provisions. II the legislature
will show a progressive spirit In eduea-
tional matters, and recognize the fact that
no matters coming before them are OF
more Importance than provisions for
thorough education, they will receive the
commentator Of the better class OF their
constituents. Give US uniformity OF
school books. Place the matter OF the
employment Of teachers in the hands OF
school superintendent make the penalty
for neglect to send children to school SO
great as to secure the desired end, and
they will give us a good impulse.-Jour-
nal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ANpovER, Jan. 23th.-Continued cold
weather with five inches more snow 2lst.
1t is said, snow is four feet deep in the
woods.
We are panied TO near of so many sud-
den deaths of late. Mrs. Jas. Roberts OF
Hanover, died very suddenly this week.
and her husband died in an hours after her
funeral services were over, both enjoying
good health apparently, and very much
respected. He was the last survivor OF
highly esteemed family OF nine children,
and Youngest brother of the late DR..
Roberts of Rumford.
While at Bryant's Pond recently, we
counted string of fifteen teams driven
into the village laden with poplar, pota-
toes and wood, that reminded Us OF the
olden time when farmers used 10 take their
produce into Portland, only in those days
paper pulp wasn't made from poplar
wood. A prominent man informed US he
considered a thrifty growth OF birch or
poplar, as valuable as growth OF pine
or spruce.
Mr. Ansel Dudley has a contract for
, 900 cords poplar wood for paper pulp.
lie in company with Frank Cole, are doing
quite a business buying potatoes, sending
them to Haverhill, Mass. One car load
sent there from Audover liked so well,
another car load was ordered OF Andover
potatoes good showing for Andover
products.
ANpovER. Feb. 3.-We have had fear
fully cold and windy weather the past
week. Friday aud Saturday, - and 29th
ult.. II was so rough men could not work
all the time In the woods, and 1t was with
great effort supplies could be taken TO
camp. aud again last Tuesday and We'd
nesday Tuesday was called the coolest
day yet OF the season. The high winds did
much damage: in one case blowing down
the graluery OF Gordon & Halls, spilling
aud blowing away the oats and other
grains.
There is quite a call for hay 10 supply
the demands OF lumbcrmen. We look for
high prices in hay the coming spring, for
various reasons.
Mr. Alfred Rowe Is drawing birch from
H. l. Newhllls farm to Mr.. Ronello
Greens mill x Il. Merrill Is drawing
n,,l,r ., tho river for the Canton pulp
mills.
The late high winds have swept off the
snow from fields 10 mere crust. and In
places piling up the snow many feet deep,
and solid enough 10 bear up team.
Don, look much like a January thaw for
ISL MoRE ANoN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-08

DINFIEt DIS IN all parts OF the state
and county. the weather i severely cold.
Ficrccly the wind blew during Thursday
night. Friday. North Jay stage could not
make it, usual trip. Several teams tried
the Valley aud Weld roads but found them
impossible. All roads were very much
drilled.
The general health OF the place Is good.
Captain Holmes, now In his Il year, is
rather unwcll this winter. Mr.. II. Austin,
who has been sick FOR some time, is still
out of health.
The Reform Club holds it, weekly meet
ings. Aud excellent paper was read by
Miss Lena Lane. last Thursday evening.
Several of our young reformcrS took part
in the exercises. Lately generous dona-
ton. to help carry on the reform move
mcnt. was made by Mrs. II C. Bnrdwcll
Of New York City. The Club hires hall
and makes the best use Of it The Ladies
Aid continues its excellent work. 4 few
weeks ago. this society, wishing. by some
thing tangible, To express it, appreciation
OF the ministers hearty cooperation IN che
temperance cause, presented Rev. James
Paterson. ofthis place, n handsome Afghan.
The recipient g., proud Of the useful -it,
and by IL will remember the noble christian
endcayor> put forth by The Aid Long
NAV they continue 10 work FOR God and
humanity" The club hold, is huh ami
yersary next month. Due notice will be
given through the columns OF the DEMO
Graf.
\ hullcd corn aud social festival, was
held In Temperance Hall Tuesday.
The Ladies Sewing Circle met with Mrs.
Trask. Thursday. The church work Is in
a prosperous condition. Rev. J. Paterson
Is hired for another year.
The DiXheld winters school closes next
week. This has been another successful
term. Principal, II. II. Bryant, is doing
yeomau services In this place. His labors
are being duly appreciated. We are glad
TO report efforts are being made 10 have
another High School during the spring.
Success attend the effort. From the fact
that Mr.. Bryant has taught about 80 sue
cessful terms OF school, Dixtield cannot do
better than keep the right man In the
proper place. j. +.
The ifth anniversary ofthe Dlxheld Re-
form Club will be held at Dixfield village
on Friday, the 18th day of February, 1851.
Many prominent temperance workers Will
be present, including X. W. Dunn. esq. OF
wateryillc, Paul x. Sevey and Chris. Page
of Bangor, Frank Kendrick of Fairfield,
and b. S Kelly OF Winthrop. All are
cordially invited to attend this occasion to
help make it both pleasant and profitable.
Those from a distance will be Hospitality
provided for.