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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-11-09
"A Real Curiosity.

The first railroad excursion bill ever seen
in Benton put IN an appearance this week.
1t is circular advertising the Utah 6 North
ern excursion of the 18th inst. The bills
are simply ordinary dodgers such as the
RIVER PREss could easily print, but the fact
that they are railroad bills, advertising a
Montana railroad excursion, is what gives
them passing interest. It is 9 token that
the iron horse is approaching il this direc-
ton; that the era Of frontierism ID giving
way to civilization. Never, perhaps, were
advertising bills read with more interest iii
Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-11-09
THE ELECTIONS YESTERDAY.
New York Goes Democratic BY $4,000
Majority-0ld Virginia IN Doubt.
ESPECIAL 10 THH RIVER PRESS

ESPECIAL 10 THE RIVER PRESS
HELENA, M. T., Nov. 8, 3 p. m.-The
New York Herald thinks that the Demo
Gratis have carried the State BY 5000 major
ity, although Carr, Republican candidate for
Secretary of State, has run ahead of his
ticket and will be elected. The Legislature
is doubtful.
Virginia is also doubtful, both Democrats
and Republicans claiming the State.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-11-09
NORTHERN NOT ES.
Am Interesting Letter From Our Ora
Walsh Correspondents

Your notice has brought the RIVER PRESS
to hand and hope you will continue to
shake up the Benton p u. about four times
month. Our city is f1ourishlng with plenty
Of red coats, as The boys have returned
after q few months tramp on the praries, es-
corting His Excellency to the confines of civ
ilization They are right glad to be at home
ana did not arrive an hour too soon to es-
cape one of the severest storms that ever
visited this country at SO early date.
The Woody Mountain mail arrived to-day
and reports are that everything is quiet IN
that country, with buffalo as thick as bees at
swarming tirne In fact the country is alive
with buffalo within 8 few miles Of this place,
and the stock men Of your county need have
nothing to fear from the British Indians this
winter. They have plenty Of game at home
and will have no occasion to seek other
fields and ranges new.
The Indian that has been IN custody for
the past eight months at Mcleod for the
the murder of Policeman Grayburn at this
| post has been acquitted, and | have it from
the witnesses that everybody considers him
guilty. The jury was out twenty four hours
and could not agree, when the judgeinstruct-
| ed them to the effect that it there was any
doubt il their minds to give the prisoner the
benefit Of it.
| The police il that country. are not strong
enough for the number they have
II
we'll satisfied either. A great many Of them
deserted last summer
| Mr. Joe. Conrad, of the firm Of /. G. Ba-
ker & Co., has arrived, and everybody in
town is in search of him. They think that
maybe he can s'saye it, to use the post YER
nacular for getting drink. But Joe is up
to his eyes in vouchers and has not time to
| mix" much
Times are a)ively among the sports the
last few days Tie policeman are on the
lookout to make a few dollars for them
selves as they can lot keep with the excite
ment Of the camp on forty cents a day.
Some citizens who conducted that little game
known as poker were run in for $50 and
costs one half went to the informer.
| 1t is only forty miles to the line from this
| post and any one who doesn't like the coun-
try can skip without much trouble.
Three Indians have been nip PED for
horse stealing and one has reached this place
on his way for three years sojourn at Win
nepeg. His hair has been cut short as If fo1
the prize ring, and he undertook a game Of
bluff here. For day and half he refused
to eat, but hunger commenced gdawiUg at
his stomach and he weakened.
Small trading parties haYe commenced to
arrive, and the prospects are that this will be
one Of the best trading posts in the North
west Territory this winter. Buffalo were
run ia the bottom few days ago and w
could see them from our houses.
/. The boys in red are 10 hopes that some one
will come along soon again that will Wan
an escort, as the boys Ia blue used them sc
we'll at Fort Shaw.
Big ball tonight. You will please excuse
me as old Friday has use for me for while.
K G.
FoRr WALSH, Oct 28th.
! ----~aaza 4aazasa------ -
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-11-09

AU letters and communications containing matter m
tended for publication this paper should BE- addressed
'sThe Rirer Press" and the Of the prtter must
BE- giUe,e to insure attention.
Local advertisements oiL be inserted IN these columns
at the rate OF fifteen cents per line from transient and
ten cents per line from regular advertisers.
Terms. ...................s $500 per Year
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-11-09
He RIVER Press.

LLINS 2z STEVERS
Publishers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05
GARDINER.

Wednesday afternoon as p. c. Holmes
truck horse and cart were going up the little
rise of ground near the foot of Vine street.
with gear of about 1, 500 pounds weight for
load, the horse reared in the air. baked.
and lay down in his harness. The only
damages, however, proved to be the breaking
of both shafts.
Mr.. Frank Benner is temporarily assisting
in the post Office.
Thursday little McIain boy was quite
severely bitten in the face by dog belonging
to Mr.. Henderson. DIR. kimball dressed
the wounds. The dog has bitten several per-
sons before this, hut a speedy death will
probably prevent his biting any one else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

Time, it is said. proves everything, and
among other things it has proved the value
of DR.. J. C.Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as stan
dard remedy for diseases of the throa,
aud lungs. This is household medi-
cine with thousands of people, and
deservedy so. for it has been in use more
than forty years. and all who use it know
that it accomplishes even more than is
claimed for it. Nearly every community
possesses evidences of its great curative
power, in persons who have been cured by
it of various throat and lung complaints, and
who oweto it alone their recovery from the
threatening symptoms of consumption. In
emergencies like Group and sudden colds
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is the remedy that
every family should have at hand for the
treatment of these cases as they arise
Richmond, Ia, Standard nov t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

Spite of the inclement weather there was a
large gathering at the Universalist vestry,
Thursday evening, of members Of the parish
who had assembled to say "good bye" to Mr..
J. W. Clapp and family, prior to their de-
parture to their Bangor home. Mr.. Clapp
was made the recipient of an elegant album,
containing the photographs of the teachers
and officers in the Sabbath school while the
ladies of the society presented his estimable
wife with beautiful volume of poems. The
family will be missed in Augusta, where
they have many warm friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

The 500, 900 which the Oldtown Water
Power Company desired to raise. has been
about all subscribed. The purchase of the
privilege has not been fully consummated
and the deeds have not vet been transferred as
the company have some important matters
under consideration. An offer has been made
by Hon. J. II. Bodwell of IIallowel, Presi-
dent of the Milford Land and Lumber Com
pany to build at his own expense one-quarter
of the dam and one-half of the sluice and to
agree to keep the same in repair
as long as he is interested in the mills
on the Milford side of the river. The Com
pany have notified Mr.. Bodwcll that it would
be acceptable for him to bear more than
quarter the expense of the construction OF
the dam, but up to the present time no
response has been received from Mr.. Bod
we'll. The charter of the company has at
present expired. and it is proposed to obtain
new and more satisfactory charter from the
Legislature next winter. The company have
been discussing the location of the dam which
they propose to erect on the Saltwater. and 1t
has been decided to abandon the site first
proposed and build the dam at Pea cove
among the islands. II is not therefore prob
able that the Oldtown Water Power Company
will commence active operations before next
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05
Marrifn.

In Fairfield. Oct 10Th. by y. W. McFadden, Esq.
Mr.. Frsnt lin York OF skowhegan and Miss Lin,
Bickmore of Fsirteld. Oct. Eth, Mr.. George Gil
blair and Miss Lucy Nigue. Oct. $0th, Mr.. Philia
Paauet and Miss NifoBe Guilberi.
In Skowhegan Oct. 10Th. at the residence OF Mr..
+. Flagg, by Rev. +. :. Weeks, samuel Padham
Ellen {. Williams, both Of Scion.
In Rockland, Oct 2gth. Mr. Charles Bennett an'
Miss Annie Moore. both Of Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

The Lewiston journal learns that the
Maine Central railroad offered Hanlan and
Ross, the great oarsmen, the sum of IS, 500
in cash, if they would row their approaching
race on Lake Maranocook. If the oarsmen
had accepted, the Maine Central proposed to
have the race come off the first Of this
month. and make arrangements for big trains
from all parts of the State, and an immense
crowd Ross and Hanlan, however, have re-
piled that they received ''better inducements"
from other parties, and will not come to
Maranocook. The race would have proba-
bly, drawn $40, 900 crowd to the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

John II. Burke, a California celebrity, is
a, present visiting the capital of Maine. Mr..
Burke is the gentleman that conducted the
famous Bonanza suits against Flood and
O'Brien, compelling those worthless to return
several million dollars to the stockholders of
consolidated Virginia and California mining
companies. 1t is rumored that Mr.. Burke is
here in the interest of California parties,
who are interested in Augusta property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05


The jewell Granite Company" lbs or
sanized In Bangor, and filed il papers at ,hs
Secretary of States office in this city, Ths
following are the officers chosen:
President-Charles L. Marston.
oecy and Treasurer-Dr. II. L. Jewell.
Direetors-Cbarles L. Marston, H. L. Jew.
ell, and J. r. Bass.
The company has secured very valuable
granite quarry on the Jewell farm in Lincoln.
The granite is of very superior quality, il
susceptible of exceedingly fine polish, is of
the best degree of hardness. and riffs so as
to work easily. The granite has been anal
yzed and found to be entirely free from iron
The quarry is located less than a mile distant
from the track of the F. & \. A. r. r. and the
road being down grade much of the distance
from the quarry the granite can easily be
transported TO the railroad The company
means business and will at once commence
work AT the quarry
TAKE. in Athens.
The rate of money tax is l24 mills. The
following is list of persons in Athens who
are taxed SIS and upwards
b. Z. Barker, s26.O6: r. H. Boothby.
s2s 06; T. L. Barker. $40. 03; Justus Butter
field, S27-sl; J. @ Brown, s37 81: James
Corson, s3l %; Amos and Sam'l Chapman.
S2j.7l: CYRUS z. Corson. s25 60: C. F. Dore,
SIS II; j. l.. Dunton, $50 So; Caleb Dore,
s2119; Reuben Dennis SOIL: c f. Emery,
$50 81; A. c. Emery, $40 So B.rnet Eaton,
s33 81; J. L. Foss. S32 so: f. G. Greene.
SIS So; K. T. Goodrich, $40 l3: +. A. Hight,
sii 10; j. &. Hight, s23 SO; f Hathorn,
800 n; II. 3. Horn, $50 o.; +. T. Hight,
s3o-3l; P. \. joaquin, $50 10; C. II. Jones.
s:j2.23; J. $. Judkins. $3.50; VIM. and
Chas. Ladd, $50 90; James and Levi Lord,
5000; VIM. Littlefeld, $40 81; A. and f.
Locke, s5l-20; \. Leayitt, $500; Est. of
Chas. Morrill,, SD. 80; o. W and l.. W
Mclntire, $500; j. Pca.e, $50 IS; Henry
Ridley, SIG -; Amos Hines. 1921 A. and
A. Fl. Stickney. SCI 80; J. II. Tucker, S29-
06 J. II. Taylor, So 81: Slas futile, s27.-
20: 5. l.. Tobey, $50 - H. C.. Tobey, SCI
81; J. 5. Tobey, s77.j0; Alvin Weston.
S4l.57; c. Il. Wade. si2 50 l.. T. Williams,
49, 81; Edward Ware, S26s IL; Franklin
Whittier, 34l.26
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

Uncle Scion Chase is recovering from the
severe kick which was administered by the
cowhide boots of the Enquirer stockholders
The sage of Chase's Mills is TO procure
another pair of steers, and is to make an
attempt to galvanize the corpse OF the rag
baby" in Maine into a semblance OF lie.
The State committee of the straight green
hackers held meeting at the Elm House III
Auburn, on Thursday. Eleven counties
we're represented. The meeting opened
with Scion Chase in the chair. The com
mittee voted to publish an appeal to the green l.
back voters of Maine to contribute mnds 10
purchase for Scion Chase press ami type
to enable him to start newspaper Soion
said he was willing to go ahead if the capitai
was furnished. He said he had received
personal letter from Wendell Phillips, en-
closing a check for So5, and reading as
follows:
BosToN.
Mr. DEAR FRIrNp.-The News of Portland
tells me your friends are planning to get you
apress. send them word OF cheer' anu
send you this check to help in thst Pi""'
Wish you quick success.
Yours very truly.
ITO Solon Chase WENDELL PHILLIPS.
The committee also voted to issue an ad-
dress to the greenback voters of Name urg-
ing them to oppose fusion and "stand oy
straight greenback principles" The opinion
was expressed that. although the party y
now divided, before another year comes
around. the simon-pure sreenbackers will ali
recognise this committee as the only genuine
greenback State committee Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

Mr.. Fred II. Scruton has sold his five year
$500. The colt was sired BY .Lothair, y
and is of Knox stock. He can show gait
that is better than 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

Mr.. C. G. Thwing of Augusta is now in
Portland, engaged in the manufacture of ex-
tension tables, the factory turning ont some
.ixty a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

The sale of seats for 1.-THE Mascot will
men at the box Office at Granite Hall, Mon
dav afternoon at two o'clock This is new
departure, and should be kept in mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

We would call special attention to the adj
vertisement in this issue of l. c. Merrill &
Co., the well-knOwn nurserynen of Lewis
,on who are in want of few more sales
mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

An insane man named Joseph Smith, Of
Buck.port, was brought to the Hospital BY
Guy W. McAllister, representative from that
town. Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

Rev. Mr.. Penney will deliver the sixth
illustrated lecture in the Pilgrim Progress
series, at the Free Baptist Church to-mor-
row evening. Subject: 1.-The Palace Beau
,iful." Large paintings will be used to illus
trate this lecture. Seats are free
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05
Sin. ofthe r.,her. visited ON the children

Physicians say that scrofulous faint cannot
be eradicated; we deny it ''in toto" If you
90 through thorough course of BURDocK
Blood BITrERs, your blood will get as pure
as YOU can wish. Price Sl,0O trial size 10
cents. nov2t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05
Facts speak for Themselves.

C. II. Hall. GRANVILLE, Iii writes Il never
sold any medicine in my life that gave such
universal satisfaction rs THoNAs' ECLECTRIC
on In my own case it cured badly
liberated throat. and in threatened Group il
nv children it never failed to relieve"
noy2tSwlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

Gill lives. and so do hundreds of others VINO
Ssxa heen cured of Rheumatism and Neural
ola by the great blood purifier sulphur
R;,,crs Send for testimonials. @eodSw2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

We are pleased to add to our item in yes
terday's Journal that Mr.. Geo. Herbert
Davis is to reside in Augusta. at least another
year, and will have charge of the business of
his aunt, Mrs. B. G. Davis, who is partner
in the insurance firm of Davis, Farr,& Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

During the past five year have suffered
from Catarrh and have used without relief
remedies prescribed by various physicians. l
was advised to try Ely's Cream Balm; am
using it with beneficial results, and feel con
fdent | shall be completely cured of disc
ase that has seriously affected not only my
nostris but also my eyes and hearing. W.
A. Brntzinghoifcr Jr.. Wholesale Tobacco
mist. Newark, y. j.. MAY 20. 1879.
Elv's Cream Balm for the cure of Catarrh
is having large sales with me. think it the
best article have sold for the treatment OF
these diseases. and take great pleasure IN re-
commenting it to my patrons, as | am hear
ing the most favorable reports of its bene-
fetal effects. A. r. Ferguson. Druggist,
Lockport n Y Price 30 cents.
Nov teoiw2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

The Kennebec Association of Universalists
meets at watervilIe on Wednesday Of next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

Seventy gallons of confiscated liquor
spilled by the police, went to sven ''e '''
bid Kennebec, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

Many who long suffered from nervous de-
biity would now be in their graves had they
not used Browns Iron Bitters. novl- e&w W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

Thousands of ladies to-day cherish grateful
remembrances of the help derived from the
use of Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
1t positively cures all female complaints.
Send to Mrs. Lydia F.. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
nov -teodlw&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05
Dtfb.

In Rockland. Nov. LIST, Mr.. David Boyd. aged 4
years months.
In 1homastou, Oct. I'D. Mrs. Sally Davis, Of
W aldoboro aged 2" years 10 months.
Fort Fairfield. Oct. 25'h, Rose A., daughter oi
Frederick and Elsie Thurlough aged q yrs 10 mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

It seems strange that anyone will suffer
from the many arrangements brought on by
an impure condition of the blood, when
SCOVILLS SARSAPARILLA AND STILL
LINGIA, or BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP
will restore perfect health to the physical or
ganzation. 1t is the BEST BLOOD PU-
RIFIER ever discovered, effectually curing
Scrofula, Syphiltic disorders. Weakness OF
the Kidneys, Ervsipilas Malaria: all Ner-
vous disorders and Debility, Bilious COM
plants and all Diseases indicating an impure
Condition of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys,
Stomach skin. etc. II corrects indigestion.
1t ACTS LIKE A CHARM. especially when
the complaints of an exhaustive nature, hav-
ing tendency to lessen the natural vigor of
the brain and nervous system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

40 50-caIibre entirely new spencer" Repeating
Rifles i'll be offered at retail at 2.OOeach, former
price, $50 o. These are the latest model made ny the
late Spencer Company so cabre and not the old 81,
and have the patent "sraber cut-nf'' to the maya
zine by which they can he used single leader or
repeater at will. Barrels, 20 inches; weight lbs o
OF. sighted up TO go yards. For horou0h}p ser
viceahe weapon for dear shooting. accurate
and not liable to get out of order. recommend
these second TO and at the low price named,
which j. about one half the original cost TO msnu-
fscture. they are GREAT BARGAINS If sent COD,
$40 must accompany order. but If whole amour is
sent, swsb brush and thong will be included.
Waterproof Metallic Cartrig.s for rifles. sl-10 per
hundred.
Also. one lot 50 ballard" eech-loading Rifles,
2s-inch s6calibrr, ne nickle plated mounting,
at sli 90; entirely new. and superior shooters.
WILLIAM READ & SONS,
nov3-3, ~ Fsneuil Hall >quarp, Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05
YORK.

The Times SAYS that young wife in York,
eighteen years old, on Sunday last gave birth
to three lively boys.
Rowe, who was before the Municipal Court
of Biddeford charged with cutting his horses
tongue off in Eliot, was fined five dollars and
costs He said he did it accidentally. The
horse was ugly and he put rope AROUND his
tongue simply to make him start, and did not
intend to hurt him. but the horse suddenly
jumped back, and the rope cut off the end OF
his tongue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05
WALDO.

kttie Patterson of Belfast attemp ted sui
eide recently by swallowing an ounce o
laudanum. The Young woman procured the
poison at one of the drug stores in the even
ing and went home where she swallowed the
whole ounce at one dose. The large quantity
of poison made her sick and she vomitet
nearly all night. Next day physician wa
sent for who prescribed an sntidote. The
cause for the rash act is not known. but it il
said to be the second attempt of the kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

The Fairfield journal says the pull mill
chimney is now about fifty feet from the
foundation, and when completed will be about
one hundred and forty feet in height. The
foundation to furnace house is being laid and
the building will be of brick and fire proof.
Work upon the entire building is progressing
RAPIDLY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

The Journal says that Mrs. Betsey Pratt
idow of Seth Pratt. died at Bucksport Cen
tire, Oct. &c. aged 81 years. She was pen
sioner, her husband having been soldier OF
the war of 1872, Mrs. Pratt had been insane
forty eight years, and for all these wears tive
of her daughters have taken care of her, viii
the exception of a few months that she was Al
the asylum in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-11-05

The liabilities of George Mayo, Rockland
whose failure was reported few days
since. are shout $4,000. The creditors will
get very little, if anything, the assets beinl
of no account,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-03-25
One Hundred Thousand Dollars.

Mir. George Clark, who formerly owned the Model mine in Peoples valley, has just made sale of the Oriental, Continental, Sue cor and Challenge mines, four in number, situate in Turkey Creek district, to New
 
 dollars, twenty five thousand of which was paid to-day through San Francisco bank. The gentlemen coming into possession of these mines are said to be men of unlimited means, who will immediately commence the development of their property by sinking shafts, running tunnels, putting up ma chinery, etc. They will spend great deal of money and make things lively around old Turkey Creek, where are located a number of the b4s. mines ia Arizona Good judges of rhe formation oi mining ooGl5ries and mines clsiu for Turkey creek a place in the front ranks Of tae very bes, mining districts in the United States. Gradually our mines are passing into the hands of capitalists who will cause them to yield up treasures in quantities which may astolnsh even those who have the greatest faith in their value. Mines selling today for Sl09. .COO will come up to the million notch with the advent of the iron horse, which will not exceed twelve months