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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-01-12
A Wedding ON me south Fork.

@ ##@ L LtRENCE, ICICLIpCI ~. lGoAs
To the River Press.
Although this letter bears the post mark OF
Florence, you must know it springs from 9
higher source-I should say, higher up the
creek. 'sWhere, like 8 huge wave sloping
down, mountain and plain blend into one.'
This is a large country, and the post-rnark Of
a letter may cause an error in the mind Of the
reader as to where it was written or, as a
playwright would say, II scene is laid"
Nothing causes so much happiness or sor-
row as marriage. Yet let US hope, and | am
sure it is not a forlorn one, that Mr.. /. N.
Hazlett and Miss Rosa Smith, who were
married Christmas day, may enjoy a long
life and a happy one. They were married at
the residence of the brides father, Mr.. Jacob
Smith, by the Rev. Mr.. Hall. Mr.. Hazlett
has chosen well, so say all the guests present
at the festivities, and so say |. Miss Rosa, as
we all used to call her, has also done well in
choosing q partner for life, as was clearly
proven by the envy shown by all the young
ladies present, and what better proof OF
worthiness is needed.
In the evening at 5 o'clock the merry dance
began and was kept up until 10. But just
here let me remark that, owing to some I'M
perfection in the manufacture of q of Seth
Thomas clocks, or, as some Of the older CD
or more scientific heads claim-On Sol
fastened up in order to get another peep at
the bride on Christmas-12 o'clock and day
light came simultaneously. Il. showed all
day Christmas, and up here near the Hay
stack it probably showed more than in. the
metropolis of the mountain, and so some few
were prevented from attending. Considering
the weather the attendance was large, per.
haps greater than could have been had on
any similar occasion. Notwithstanding the
storm without, within all were made to enjoy
themselves whether they would or no. None
could resist the temptation to eat, drink and
be merry. The appearance of the table
at supper and the hum Of praise that went
up, from Idon't know how many couples,
was sufficient proof of the pudding. Nothing
could be more desirable in the way Of eatables.
Among the many presents made to the bride
may be mentioned the following:
One black mare, the finest in the valley,
by the brides father.
Set of silver knives, forks and spoons, one
cszater-table cloth, beautifully worked, Mrs
John M. Smith.
Tea set, very beautiful, Mrs. Maggie Goss.
Terpo a1ht7m u T Hnran
Comb receiver, ETC., Mrs. w. s.. Haskell.
Silver cake stand, very beautiful, Mrs. j.
FL. Lemon.
Work box, J. Fl. Mcknight.
Carpet for parlor, by the brides mother.
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Death OF Amos q. Laird.

One the early pioneers of Montana has fall
len. On the 10Th Of December, Amos L.
Laird departed this life at Nevada city, Cali
fornia, in the 68th year Of his age. A Geor-
gian by birth, he joined the general rush to
California in 1849. He was extremely for
tunate IN his mining operations there, and
succeeded in amassing q fortune in o few
years. He is said to have been the first per-
son on the Pacific coast to substitute hy-
draulic mining for the pick and shovel. By
the breakege Of q large reservoir which he
had constructed he became involved in heavy
litigation with parties who had suffered
severely in consequence Of the accident, and
although he ultimately Won his cases in the
Supreme court, the expenses, lawyers fees,
etc., were enormous Other reyerses fol-
lowed, until at last he found himself in mid
die life q bankrupt. He came to Montana in
1866 and located in Helena, and shortly after
wards appropriated the Water Of Orofno
gulch from which for several years he de-
rived a moderate revenue. He was @ true
type Of the old Californian, W~arm-hearted and
generous to a fault, devoted in his friend
ships, but bitter in his enmities, shrewd and
practical, yetfond of excitement and adVen-
ture, and Withal q little reckless in his Ven-
lures in search Of fortune. About the year
1873 he returned to California, where he re-
sided until his acknowledgements.
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One Of these presents, the first mentioned

One OF these presents, the first mentioned,
is . dne brood mare, 4 years old, as black as
q coal and worth $500.
Several other presents were quite valuable
and beautiful, while all were useful. .Judoino
from what they all say the whole affair was
. grand success. All were satisfied, but none
more so than the bride and groom.
The happy couple contemplated starting
FOR the Teton to-day, but owing to the storm
they will have to delay for several days, as
the now is fully two feet deep on the level,
and still falling fast. If it does not soon stop
stock men will lose q great many cattle and
sheep. 1t certainly is the severest storm we
have had for some years past. It is not very
cold, but. everything is buried. The Their
mometer ranges from ten above 10 ten below
zero.
Everything is ''qniet along the shisequau.'
S. MaRLINe.
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The Benton <sEo'' Lime

Weprint O this page the spring announc-
ment of the above popular line. The enter
prising manager, T. G. Power, is now in
Benton, attending to the business OF the line
here, preparatory TO starting on bis annual
trip East to keep an eye N the interest there.
The four fine passenger and freight steamers
mentioned in the advertisement are among
the most popular boats that ever tracked the
upper Missouri, being commodious, elegantly
furnished and fast. They are the only boats
lying on the ways during the winter, which
will make them light draft and in position to
be repaired for their long trips. The adyer-
~tiseznent in our columns will be changed from
time to time, when beats start out and definite
contracts are made with railroads running to
the Missouri river.
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Death of James Severms.
FoRr Ass1BABoINE, M. r., !
January 5, 1881.

To the River Press:
wish to inform you Of the death of James
SeVerns, IN esteemed member of company
'tK," 18th u. s.. Infantry, stationed at this
Post, who was frozen to death 0 n the night
of December Goth, while cut with a hunting
party. The party was in camp at the head
of Cow creek. Severns when found was
about five miles from camp on the Cow creek
road, and about seven miles from Cow Island.
The party returned on the evening of the 3rd
inst, bringing seyerns' body into the Post.
Troops turned out IN one large body to attend
the funeral which took place to-day from the
Post hospital at Il o'clock.
James Sevrens was a young man about 90
years Of age, a resident Of Portage county,
Ohio. He joined the regiment and company
in 1879. He was liked in the company by
all, and we shall miss linn greatly.
4 MEMBER OF COMPANY 'sK."
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THE RIVER S.

about fifty feet, but with a larger proportion
Of water, diameter about 4 inches. They are
Intermittent in character, and are active dur
ing the morning hours, about s or9 o'clock.
The formation of the country is . sand
stone and gneiss, and has all the appearance
Of being an ancient river bed. What has
produced this curious phenomenon, it is OF
course only useless to speculate, as there is
no evidence of ancient volcanic activity and
no hypothesis can be formed which Will &C.
count for them,
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Board OF County commissioners.

The new Board of County Commissioners,
J. S. Hill, r. Nee ard J. D. WeatherWax
met on Monday, 3rd list, and unanimously
elected j. s.. Hill Chairman.
After some consultation tbs Board agreed
upon the following ssx levy for the current
year:
Territorial .............. 8 mills on the dollar.
School.
Coanty.
Poor
Road.
.....16
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CATHOLIC.

Catholic Church services viii be held at the several
churches as follows: Fort Benton-First and last
SUNDAYS Of each month. Sun Riyer-Second Sunday
of each month. Fort Assinaboin and Fort Shaw (al-
ernately-Thlrd Sunday Of each month. First Mass
a.. M; High Mass and Sermon, 10 80 q. n; Sunday
School, $50 p NJ; Evening Service and Lecture, 7:3o
q. m. Rev. If. j. Camp. Sd
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Also $$3 per capita Upon each able bodied
resident between the age Of 81 and As years
for special road TAI, Also So per capita
for special road tax upon each male inhabi-
tant Of the county over the age Of 81 years.
The Board ordered the Clerk to instruct
the Assessor and Road Supervisor that they
would not be required to collect either the
Poor tax or Road tax from any person hold
ng real estate in this county.
Mr.. T.. E. Collins appeared before the
Board, on behalf Of the School Board Of
District No. 1, and suggested that the school
levy should be raised to at least 4 mills on
the dollar. MI. Collins seemed to be Of the
opinion that the Territorial tx would be re-
duced, which gave the Board room to re-
mark that in that event they would be will
ing % increase the School Fund and County
Fund one mill each.
The clerk was also Instructed to draw up
rules fo1the government Of the board. It is
not intended, however, td make any such
rules as would be required to move the i'm
mense machinery Of Congress; nor such IS
were in existence before. The rules to be
looked for then will be SHIRT, sharp, and to
the point, by which the commissioners will
be able to finish their business within the
time allowed by law for the settings Of
County Commissioners.
The bond of j. J. Healy, as assessor Of
| Choteau county was presented and approved.
Business concerning county affairs, which
could not be at the time settled, occupied The
board for some time, after which the Board
adjourned.
8. ~. :. e. =. q III .s-a
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Il, q. %. Il.

At a regular meeting Of Choteau Lodge,
No. II, /. @. O. F., held Wednesday ven
ing, January s, the following officers were
installed for the ensuing term:
N. G.-J.F. Murphy.
Y. G.-S. Z. Kelly.
secretary-J.P. McCabe.
Treasurer-Gus Senieur.
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THE CHURCHES.
EPISCOPAL.

Episcopal Church services are held every SUNDAY -
the Court House, at Il a. N. and Z pm. sunday
school n a.so 3. N. Rev. s. G. Blackiston, Pastor.
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Fsrr,asaon OF Geysers on the snonk1n.

One Of the singular natural phenomena
known in this section Of Montana, is the
formation of two Geysers in the strip Of
country known as the 1'Sagg' about a mile
and q half from Mr.. Patterson's ranch IN the
Shonkin. 1t was first seen about a month ago
but not until lately has it assumed proportions
which constitutes it 8 wonderful formation.
Ii is situated in . small canyon running out
from the wall of rocks on the east side Of
the alkali lake. Two geysers have appear
ed, one Of them being Of monster proper
tons, throwing up q column Of hot water
and steam over q hundred feet high, the wa
ter not issuing so high, the other spouting
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Benton Lodge, No. 90, a. T. & 4. NJ.
Regular Communications of the above named Lodge
are held at Z D. m. on the first and third Saturday of
each month. Members Of sister lodges and sojourn-
ing brethren are cordially invited to attend.
RUFUS PAYNE, VIM.
lei. I. L Secretary.
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IA RIE

On thelsouth Fork Of Sun River, January I'd. 1881,
at the hone Of the BRIDE by the Rev. U. j. Hall, Mr..
W, d. Barnard, of Choteau county, aud. Miss Lotte
Walrath, of South Fork.
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The benton Minstrels will gre an enter
tainmen at Crof's Hall on Sunday evening
next. u
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BORN.
In Benbn, January 11th,@1881, to t1e wife Of ]. ]
Healy, a laughter.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06
The Order in rennes.ee.

The prospect of a general revival
of the Order in Tennessee is very
promising. The members of DOR
mant Oranges all over the State are
talking about reviving their Gran
ges and going to work again. The
meeting of the State Grange on the
18TH will help the revival. The fol-
lowing letter indicates the spirit of
Tennessee Patrons in all sections of
the State: -
Editor Pet, on: Barton's Greek Grange,
3o3, has never failed to meet and have a
quorum. We buy our supplies together
and save great DEAL A number of dor
rnant Oranges in this section are now try
ing to reorganize. Our farmers are find
ing out that they can't get along without
the Grange. We have elected Worthy
Master ]. n. Blackford delegate to the
State Grange. We are hopeful of much
good being done by that body. -.
Fraternally, arti#t T. BATSON.
Montgomery co., Tenn, Aug. 2.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

2THE PATRON has quite number
of active friends throughout the
South who have reached their three
score and ten, but whose patriotism
and hatred OF wrong and oppression
make them earnest, active supper
ters Of the Grange. These veteran
leaders have learned by experience
how the producers of wealth have
been robbed and oppressed by other
classes, and how utterly powerless
the farmers are without compact
organization. These Patrons know
that the only safety for their class is
in the success of the Grange. We
appreciate most highly the good
will and cooperation of these ear
nest, intelligent Patrons. The fol
lowing letter from one OF. the most
active Patrons in Georgia shows
that the Order in that great State is
gaming ground, and with what sue
cess a Jealous Patron can work for
his Grange paper: sa9
Editor Patron: / went to Enon Grange
GA, yesterday, to aid the young Worthy
Master in his work. I reorganized that
Grange in May last Yesterday we ini-
tiated I3, conferred the 3rd and 4th de
grees on Is more, and received about ten
petitions for the next meeting. So you see
the cause is prospecting over here.
inclose YOU another club for THE PA
IRON This makes 81 subscribers l have
got in three months. l am II years old
and much afflicted, and have been able to
go out but little. If were young, could
have sent you 100 subscribers in that time
Dear young brethren, bestir yourselves in
pressing the claims of THE PATRON upor
the farmers of the country.
Faaterhally, !. s. DODD.
Campbell county, Ga, July 20.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

The Copah County Grangc, Mi iss.,
makes some valuable suggestions in
amemoral to the Executive Com
nl''ce of the Mississippi State
orange, which we print in another
column. We will take great pleas
Ore IN publishing any reports that
may DC sent TO US from the A. and
NJ College. af Haf 'Tao
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

While in attendance at the
Grange meeting at Starkville last
Saturday we were pleased to meet
and form the acquaintance Of Prof.
GulIey, of the A. and M. College,
gentleman of first class ability and
enthusiastic in his important de-
partment. Prof, Gulley graduated
at the Agricultural College Of Mich
igan, the best and most successful
institution Of its kind in the Union,
and has given complete satisfaction
as Professor Of Agriculture in our
College.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

The meeting at Powell Grange
hall on last Tuesday was the most
pleasant We ever attended. Worthy
Master Darden delivered speoch
OF great force, every sentiment of
which We endorsed, and SO doubtless
did every earnest, working Patron
in attendance. The old members,
who have laborod SO long and earn
estly to build up their Grange were
in the best possible spirits, and their
enthusiasm warmed up everybody.
In fact, this meeting was the first
real, practical Grange meeting ever
hold in the county, and its influence
will be felt for many months to
come. Wo wero unable to attend the
meeting at Now Hope Grange on
the following day, aud this We
deeply regretted. Worthy Mastcr
Darden Informed us that iJ was a
most pleasant and successful moet-
ing. ~ The farmers of that section.
who are noted for their iI,telligence,
public spirit and hospitality. ex-
| tended him most cordial rccep
! ton. This Grange has kept up its
organization, never having failed
but once or twice to hold rcgala lar
| meetings. Several old members
came back, and We have no doubt
l.that the mem bership will soon
be greatly increased.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

n A''er three days balloting, the
nocratic State convention noni-
eo 0en. Robert Lowry of Ram
-" county, for Governor, who is a
"yer and politician, and Shands,
iate' for Lieutenant Governor, a
f'''icai editor. Lowry's nomina-
~ pu was the result of a bargain.
"e politicians still rule in Missis-
rt pp'' But we have nothing to do
with Partisan politics.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

worthy Master DardeH g services
= 10 great demand in this section.
lie had 'wo appointments in Mon-
''0 county, but the leaders in that
S''"' J insisted on his adding anoth-
w. winch be consented to do. He
VII speak at Lebanon Grange on
.n'noay next, and at other points
'" tuesday and Wednesday.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

The circular address of the Master
Of the National Grange, which we
print on this page, gives an cncour-
aging view of the prospects of the
Order throughout the country. He
will receive stirring news from this
State in time for his next quarterly
report.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

Worthy Lecturer a. d. Wallace,
III u 'he "a Congressional District,
= r'A''' is still at work rcorganizing
u. uranges and building up the Order.
We 'afe pleasure in giving place to
=" interesting letter from him.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

nc farmers of this county are
r''uu OF their leader, Worthy Mas
vt Dardcn. They have fohnd him
a0neSt'fearless, faithful and capable,
'u 10 future theyowi!l sustain him
Sa'"oStly and actively in his great
Grange. 31EJsGs'i -
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

Worthy Master Nicely, of Double
Springs Grange, Miss, says his
Grange numbers 20 members. 1t IS
one of the best Oranges in the State.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

may IN some degree benefit agrictl>
ture.
TENNESSEE.
Bro. Harwell, Master of the State
Grange, under date of July 9TH,
reports that the Order has more
than held its own in his Ttate DUR
ing the present year. Some OF the
dormant Oranges have resumed
work, and the membership Of the
working Oranges have steadily in
creased. Encouraging lettors are
almost daily received.
The co operative stores in the
State are increasing in numbers
and business, and conf lcncc in
practical cooperation is strength
ening among Patrons. The pros
perity of the Order was seriously
interrupted in Tennessee by unfor-
tunate financiering. A debt has
embarrassed the State Grange for
several years, but Bro Harwell re-
ports it nearly paid" This surely
indicates progress; and good man
agement of State Grange affairs.
He recommends some change in
Grange laws, relating to our fnan-
ciaI system, and closes his interes
ting report with the following sen
timent relating to the attempted as
sassination of President Garfield,
which will find a responco in every
Patrons and patriots heart: 1--WE
arc recovering from the terrible
shock of Saturday, and our hearts
grow lighter as our hopes grow
stronger, that our president will
survive the assassin's bullet. He
has the sympathy of every Southern
man." HI.
The above constitute all of the
regular reports received The fol-
lowing extracts received from let
ters received from State Masters
will be read with interest:
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

Dormant Oranges arc reorgani-
Nng all over the county. Not a
m9'l ia'IS to bring us intelligence
OF this kind. f-. .a H.aE.0a .
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06
MASSACHUSETTS.


sachusetts State Grange, Gays:
eve are fairly Injured il. our work in this
State, and our State Grange meeting was
far ahead of any and all held heretofore.
am in the field most of the. time, and am
writing and cheering up those I cannot
visit. believe the year will show progress.
We conferred the 4th degree on T. members
in our Worcester Grange tonight, and
many Oranges report new accessions."
Bro. Jones, Master OF the Iowa
State Grange, writes:
"Our State Grange meeting was held in
the Representative hall of our State Capi-
tol. 1t was the best State Grange meeting
ever held in our State. Orr Governor
spoke to us one evening. His speech was
able and listened to with marked attention.
I never saw better feeling. Nearly 100
members were present, all paying their
own expenses, and went away determined
TO work for the Order"
ALABAMA.
The Order has suffered in Ala
bama the same as in Florida, Texas,
and some other States, and from the
same or simil,r causes. When the
State Grange treasury became de-
pleted through mismanagement or
improvident use of its funds, the
State Grange was left without pow
er to act, and many of the Subordi-
nate Oranges, very naturally sank
into q dormant condition. The
present officers of the State Grange
have exhibited com mendable zeal in
the work of reorganization. Bro.
B. G. Harrison, Master of the State
Grange says in a recent letter.
"Although not as strong in numbers as
formerly, yet we are strong in faith and a
determination to make the Order perpetual
in Alabama One great difficulty we labor
under in this State is in not having means
to put good Lecturers in the field, but this
we expect to do next year, as we shall
have some funds then to invest in that way
Every officer of the State Grange is labor
ing without dimes compensation, and
by this means we expect to be able to meet
our liabilities and put good Lecturer in
the field"
In another letter of late date, he
says
"I am just home from grand meeting
of our noble Order in Perry county. New
er in my Grange career have | witnessed
such enthusiasm. Several were taken into
the fold and many more were asking ad
mission. / think the good day is near at
hand for Alabama. The Order all over
the State is improving, and you may rest
satisfied that we will never cease our eff
forts until every enc engaged in agricul-
ture will be with us and of u.s."
NORTH CAROLINA.
Bro. w. H. Check, Master of
North Carolina State Grange, in a
letter soon after the meeting of his
State Grange, said:
"We have just closed a most pleasant
and satisfactory meeting of our State
Grange. The outlook with us is encour-
| aging. The gains of last year exceeded the
! losses IS per cent. Three new Oranges
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06
THE GRANGE CAMPAIGN IN
MISSISSIPPI. ID
Worthy Master Dar.len

viii address the members of the Order
and the public generally at the following
lines and places: .4e --a.tf.rr. -.t. +
Lee County.
Pratt's Church, Friday, Aug. II. -@a,a
Cross Roads, Saturday, Aug. I3.
Union County.
Concord Church, Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Wallcrsvillc, Wednesday, Aug. Y.
POntOtOc County.
Randolph, Friday, Aug. 10.
Mount Pleasant, Saturday, Aug. 20.
Calhoun Comfy.
Poplar Springs, Friday, Aug. 20
Banner, Saturday, Aug. II,
Lafayette County.
Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 80.
Forest Hill, Wednesday, Aug. 81.
. See other appointments on 9TH page.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

9dc was secured, another half million
"a G To be maid and similar navrnent ts mara
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06

Little Creek Grange, Thursday, Aug. II
Pine Grove Grange, Friday, Aug. Il.
q Sec other appointments on 9TH page.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-08-06
THE GRANGE CAmrATGN IN
ARKANSAS. raf y}.,...,,
Worthy Lecturer II. Eshbaugh.
of the National Grange.
sharpe Comfy.

VIII address the people at the followi
times and places: -