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DTfRSI'ANT to the recommendation anu NVlc
oftir Bonrd of Direction, Of THIS r''na ~ q @
thereof .Otn day NJ Arl lS n"Itc s IN bstts
a. a ui tli ntifHfi i..'
turrh lainad Coapany Ni be held az Tie once %, 's %
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thoirr- uf frcui al the tlu7r 81 TIE Transfer "
a., ',tIfI,t H. tlrr pruporonatc pnri 81 the piyt u
i of sioc BE- and their option 80 TAX sutl pi"""" VI" -
- an tir ,Ih dav 90 Hhy, l7Sl ~ 3UcncA - ~ a..
"a .frr .oE. will be- closed on May At eiotA Ia ao
sflrtuonu. and be- rcoptufd un MAY - 1904
Uaf.d. York. Aprii 81, l~rl.
nv order OF thr Buar u llfrci"IN a.crctarv
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JAhii., !. jon, Trustees.
JOuN y. bLN lHoN')

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s.lnc tair rud ~ either of fAr rad place H t ~, ,,
aI.,tr notice, the bonds und,f ti' Same 'i'' n'' I
ssmc dale numbered O.. iuNrt Nos ~ ~ H ,tl, I'M,
-, which hAN, aI-i b..u drawn 900 a'e""Ai'' WIN .
t,riu- OF said trust decd IAr+' ltH'i, ''pl- Wv, 49,,
nf bonds uHIr st.u itiri h"t'
81 wiz frOui And stt ,J A' Iy -o4 ~ 49,
@iN' " ' JAMES ,. JOY. }Trusioos
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ny 'iu'' " THOMAS r ENrWOHrI. secretary.
SnO CASH WILL BUY STOCK AND
Is .,DjU FTXrUREs OF FNE,l H,taliiI ~ f iy l,t
o. alisen Years standing rooms o. -ts ali of
lnr.y 90 Ing purposes R.Yn ~ t'' tirr,. II 4
lu.ln-.f. ulpulllhily ~ ..-Ae Hs'''' -~ 49, -
I>,ck BO1 lJk 4iddlctOslL y l.
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RANKING AND FINANCIAL.

OgFTcg OF FISK lIA1cn' Z
No. 3 SAH1At a. 81, .r,,
NEW.YOgk. Alfil II, 4"o4''
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OFFICE OF THE Dgl,wtsE AID HUDSON CANAL CO..
NKH.NORk. April q, 81. !
TTlIE annual meeting of the stockholders of
this for the election ~ Managers viii be held
Of the company Iursy, the lOth day Of May
Ihr polls BE- open from 10 OclOk until o'clock
The transfer viii be clDsei from the cycnin Ot Aprh
L., uuiu the morning OF May IL. .-
BY order Of the Board GEORGE L. HAlbhf
rsf
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OFFICE %
TnR SAFR DFrosII 60. OP NRw.YOEK.
NEN.NUKk, April -. 1881.
rI'he Annual Election for thirteen directors and
thn Inspectors of election for the Safe Deposit Com.
pany Of NtW-lOik for the ensuing year viii he held
a the office 81 the company Monday, May ~ ISL, be-
tween the hours ~ II o'clock noon. aud O'Clock,
The transfer books will BE- closed the Both day ~ April,
inst aud opened tho 10Th day ~ May following y order
FREDERICK FOSTER
SECRETARY.
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Dipioeno Notices.

DENVER AND RIO GRANDE RAILWAY
- COMPANY and CENTRAL COLORADO IMPROVE
MINT COMPANY First Mortgage Coupons tue May l. ISL.
will paid that date pre>e ntati0n NJ tho
American E1change National Bank. l2S Broadway y. Y,
VIM. ". SPAtkMAN, Treasurer.
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DRUGGISTS.
DR.. ". E. TURNER.


DR.. Turner came to Benton at an early day
and for sometime acted in the capacity of ar
my surgeon at the military post then estab.
lished here. Relinquishing his position in
the service he entered the drug business in
Benton where he still holds the fort. AT one
time he was in partnership with Mr.. Flana-
gan. : Like nearly all the old time business
men of Benton, DR.. Turner has made some
money but his business has not grown with
the town, as in many other cases.
NJ. a. FLANAGAN.
This gentleman is also an old timer and
has done q vast deal of compounding of
drugs and medicines at Benton, and he con-
tinues to do a good business. Mr.. Flanagan
Is also postmaster and we are sorry to say
we can't recommend him in bis official ca
pacity as being clever, courteous, competent
and all Of that. His business, however, is a
large one and would probably be much lar
ger if Uncle Sam had not spoiled a good
druggist to make a very Indifferent postmas-
ter. amM
W. J. MINAR
Although the latest in the field, having
come from Sun River to Benton but a few
months ago, Mr.. W. j. Minar is our most en-
terprising druggist, and is rapidly building up
a big business. He has a large stock Of goods
on hand and besides his retail trade has quite
q jobbing patronage. Only recently he es-
tablished a branch house at Gold Run, in the
Barker District, under the firm name Of Min
ar & Robinson. Mr.. Minar informs us hat
his business is growing constantly and that
he fully expects it to double next year.
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=. FURNITURE F { u:
T. O. ROOSEVELT & CO..

K. O. ROOSEVELT & 90. "@
The first exclusive furniture store il Ben
ton was opened on June 1st by this firm in
the adobe building on the corner Of Main and
Bond streets. Their first. shipment of goods
was a mammoth one and we believe we are
safe in saying ainer display Of furniture was
never made in Montana. Since then they
have purchased property of their own, being
located in the building diagonally across the
street from their first quarters, the room for
merly occupied by the RIVER PRESS. Here
they have more room to display their goods,
and the result is one Of the neatest appear
ing furniture stores to be found in the West.
Their sales have been extensive, having filled
q single order from Helena amounting to
several thousand dollars. This investment
on the part Of f. G. Roosevelt 6 Co. has
proven q complete success and we are pleased
to chronicle the fact.
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JEWELER.

c. IL. tanning regulates the time Of the
community, or at least it is be who keeps
the clocks and watches in repair. His es-
adjustment on St. Johns street, where he
built a new business room the past season,
is the only one Of the kind in Benton and is
replete with goods in his line. Mr.. tanning
is a first class workman and always has his
hands full. He is keeping pace in q bust
ness way with the growth of Benton.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
Some months ago the RIVER Press an
nounced that there was an ''opening' in
Benton for live photographer and soon
afterwards Justus Fey, a disciple of
Daguerre responded to the call. Mr.. Fey has
no cause to regret his coming as he has been
doing a regular Gland office" business since
he opened his gallery. He is q good work
mar and may be considered one of the
fxities of Benton.
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they purchased the building in which they
are located from w. S. Wetzel. andl thew
are moving steadily along in the way Of
prosperity.
FRED. VI. BUCKsEN.
Fred came to Montana in 1873 and worked
at odd jobs until he had saved money enough
10 begin business on a very limited scale at
The little stand where MAX Kabaker now
holds forth. This was in 80 and the follow
ing year he increased his stock and moved
into bis present quarters. By close manage
ment and q strict attention to business hehas
built up a profitable trade, and, doubtless, in
a few years will be one of the prosperous
merchants of the river metropolis.
MAX
Max can be found at the stand near the
Centennial Hotel, formerly occupied by
Fred Bucksen, His quarters are not large
nor his stock a mammoth affair, yet he does
q fair portion Of business. His retail to-
bacco trade is a considerable item in itself.
We expect in time to see Max in much more
elegant quarters and enjoying a good pat
ronage.
SCHWARTZ KELLY.
The tobacco stand near the post Office is
now owned by these gentlemen, Mr. s. hav-
ing recently disposed Of a half interest to
Sam. Kelly, and returned to Pennsylvania to
spend the winter. Mr.. Simms, who now
is in charge, is q courteous gentleman, and
is COnstantIV increasing the hnsineaa of
the firm.
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WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
T. ]. TODD & co.

T. j. TODD & C
This firm was the first to occupy the ex-
elusive field in the sale Of liquors, cigars and
tobaccos. On June 4th Of the present year
they opened with a large stock on the corner
Of Front and Baker streets and have already
succeeded in building up q successful bust
ness. They handle liquors of al kinds,
cigars, tobaccos and bar fixtures to the ex-
clusion Of all other goods. Their stock now
in hand would invoice at $50, 900, q state
ment that will give some idea of the business
they are doing. MIR. Todd informs us their
usine has been growing constantly and
that next year they expect to add largely to
their stock, and otherwise ''branch out"
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HOTELS.
CHOTEAu.

This house is located on Front street, op
posite the river and near the first steamboat
landing. It is irst-class in all in its appoint.
ments and Jere Sullivan, the popular land
lord, is ever attentive to the wants of his
guests. Transient-rates, $$3. 90.
OVERLAND.
This house is located on the same street,
two blocks further up, and is in all respects
an excellent hostelrie. Good accommoda-
tons are afforded and the comfort of the
guests carefully looked after. The proprie-
tor, Mr. John Hunsberger, is the County
Treasurer, q position of trust he has held for
many years, and is one of the best known
men il Montana. Rates, $500 a day.
Fl CENTENNIAL.
This house is kept by Mr.. r. 8. GILBERT
son, a mine host of several years experience.
The Centennial is located at the corner of
Front and st. John streets in the very heart
of the city, and it enjoys its share Of the pub
lie patronage. Mr. Culbertson contemplates
making some important improvements in
the near future. Rates, So 90 q day,
THE NEW HOTEL.
A number OF our e%nterprising citizens
formed themselves into an association known
as the Benton Hotel Company, and are now
engaged in the erection Of the finest hotel ia
It's location is on Front and Bond
1t is to be a brick building, Of three
the first story Of which has been COM
pleted, and by the 1st of June next the hotel
will be ready for the reception Of guests. It
will cost $50, 600, from which fact the reader
can readily infer that this structure would be
creditable to any town.
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Since then the business has grown rapidly
until the present year their sales amount to
$50, 600. They frequently sell goods to par
ties living at a distance of 200 or $50 miles.
Mr.. ]. L. Stuart is book-keeper and general
salesman and q most valuable man in such q
house. He had thirteen years experience in
the hardware business at Dubuque, Iowa,
and in consequence is thoroughly posted in
every branch of it. Messrs. Grosbeck and
Riddle, competent artisans, are in charge of
the mechanical department.
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RETAIL GROCER.
w. n. BURGESS.

w. IA. URHES
The first exclusive grocery store was estab-
lished il Benton BY Dir. ". E. Burgess in
June of the present year. Up to this time
these goods were handled only BY the gen
eral merchants, and, indeed, it was q ques-
ton of serious doubt as to whether or not
such an enterprise could live, move and main
tain an existence among the larger houses
of our town. But MI. Burgess has solved the
problem il q satisfactory manner. lie has
already established an extensive retail trade
and bis wholesale business up to this time
has been ~ item Of DO small magnitude. Mr..
Burgess ignore than satisfied with his ven
ture 50 far and proposes next season to add
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e. BANKS.
THE BANK OF NORTHERN MONTANA.

AAAA DAMN VI ICs1ILhAN NACNAANA.
This is the pioneer exclusive banking
house Of Benton, having been established
June 1st, 1880. The proprietors are T. E.
Collins, Chas. E. Duer and l.. Ell. Hershfeld
81 Bro. who are jointly and severally liable
to the depositors and creditors to the full
extent Of their means, which, taking into
consideration the conservative business done
and the great wealth Of the partners, renders
it as safe and sure and institution as can be
found any where in the Union.
Their loans amount to 1916, 900, distri-
buted among at least one hundred of the
enterprising merchants, stock and ranch
men Of Benton and the country tributary.
Ihe business of the bank has more than
doubled in the past year and is steadily in
creaslng, keeping pace with the develop
ment of the country. It is destined ere long
under the present management to become
one Of the leading monied institutions of the
west. The fact that this bank alone has
done a business in the past year amounting
to over So 00, 900 will give some idea of the
0OIIClIidl 1LlUOlliuCt Oh btlLOu.
The Bank of Northern Montana is CEN
trally located and in one of the best bank
buildings ia the Territory, erected by Messrs
Collins, Duer & Co. during the past summer.
FIRST NATIONAL.
This bank was established June 22nd,
1880, under the national banking act, with
a capital stock of $50, 900, and has rapidly
come to the front as one Of the leading
monied institutions of Montana. The prin-
cipal stockholders are A. ], Davis, s. {.
Hauser, W. G. Conrad, G. E. Conrad. T. G.
Power and Jos. S. Hill.
The bank has already made Is per cent.
on the money invested, a fact that speaks
volumes in favor of the careful and excel
lent management of its officers.
On the 28lh inst. q meeting of the stock
holders was held and the capital stock in
creased from 800, 900 to $500 900. All the
stock was taken at % lie per cent. premium,
making the capital stock 800, 900 with a
surplus Of 1923, 500, which is certainly a good
showing for a business of a year and a half.
Their business for the past year has been
very large and as the foregoing statements
indicate is constantly growing.
The bank liz located on the corner of Main |
and Power streets in 8 neat tWo-story brick
building erected especially for its use and
behoof. The stockholders rank among. the
leading capitalists Of the Territory and the
First National Of Benton is lesser " eddy re-
garded one of the solid institutions Of
Montana.
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DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS.
x & ~DELORIMIER.

June LIST, 1881, this firm threw open the
doors Of their handsome little store on
Main street to the purchasing public of
Benton and vicinity. Their building, which
is q neat one story brick with q cellar under
the entire building, was erected last spring at
a cost, including the lot, Of So, 1000. It adj
joins the Court House property and is favor
ably situa ted for any business.
Messrs Baker & DeLorinier confne their
business to dry goods and notions, in their
various lines, and have one Of the nestest
stores in Montana. During the short time
they have been in business they have sue
ceeded beyond their most sanguine expecta-
tons, and already consider themselves firmly
established. In the spring they propose to
fit up the basement for q store room and will
add largely to their stock, which is even
now valued at 500, 900.
W. s. Baker and A. A. DeLorimier are
both. young men, but they have had long
and excellent training in the school of
business experience. The former was with
|. G. Baker & Go. five years and the latter
with L. G.. Powers s. Bro. three years
which certainty entities them to business
diplomas. This ripe experience bought to
bear IN the management OF their business
is one Of the causes that have contributed
to their success. We hope to see their
business continue to grow and prosper.
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MEAT MARKET.

~ ~ NJ
Mr.. ]. ]. Kennedyis proprietor of the only
meat market in the city. He has been in the
business here three years, and evidence of
the fact that he has prospered can be plainly
seen. During the past season he has erected
at q cost of SIS, 900 one of the most complete
meat markets il the Territory which is sup
piled with every convenience possible. 30
extensive is his business that within the past
month he has purchased Of W. s. Stocking
his entire band of cattle, the price paid for
the same being sSS24 $50. Mr. Kennedy is
most attentive to the wants of his customers
and his market is always supplied with
whatever the country affords in the way OF
meats, vegetables, etc.
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SADDLES N HARNESS.
Il. 81. ROsENCRANs.

- ~ u ttNANS.
This gentlemen is the pioneer saddler OF
Benton and indeed one Of the first Of the
craft in the Territory. In 1865 he com.
menced business in Helena and in rs moved
to this place, where he has been ever since.
conducting a large and profitable business
His property at the corner of Front and
Bond streets is q most valuable one and In
the near future Mr.. Rosencrans proposes to
erect thereon a handsome brick building,
DAVIDSON 3 MoFFITT.
This firm has but recently commenced
operations IN Benton, being a branch of the
well known house Of A. J. Davidson, Hell
ena. John Mofhtt, one of the best known
men in the Territory, is in charge of the es-
Enlistment. The business house erected by
this firm, and but recently completed, is one
Of the neatest il the city. It is a large e
story brick to which an addition of twenty
feet will be made in the spring, and is loca-
ted next to Murphy, Neel 6 Co., in the most
progressive part Of the town. Besides their
saddle and harness business they propose to
ueal extensively III WOOl, NOES, ropes, etc.
SULLIVAN q aOss.
This is also a new firm in Benton, hey;-..
received their goods and commenced ! IS
ness but 2 few weeks ago. They ca
Benton from Deer Lodge and have also
worked at various other towns in the Terri
tory, They bear an excellent reputation as
workmen and are pleasant, courteous gentle
men. Their place Of business is in the build
formerly occupied by j. j.. Kennedy as a
meat market.
AUGUST BECKMAN.
Mr. Beckman is now located on Front
street, between Baker and st. John, having
recently moved from his brick, on lower
Franklin street. Mr.. B. has an excellent
reputation as 9 workman and pays special at
tention to custom work and repairing.
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LIVERY STABLES.
HARRIS & STRONG.

HARRIS g STRONG
These gentlemen are operating two extern
sive feed and livery stables and the only
mes il Benton. They are thoroughly equip
ed for the business and OF course are having
. good patronage.
JAS. M'DEvITT & co,
Mr.. McDevitt is the pioneer livery mar OF
Benton nj a 'Srustler'' of wide reputation,
He has retired temporarily from the business
and is at present engaged in hauling ore at
Barker. In the spring he will erect q fine
brick stable on his splendid property at the
corner Of Main and Benton streets.
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NEWS AND NOVELTY STORES.
CRANE j.

On the Lat of April, 1879, George w.
Crane was enrolled among the business men
Of Benton. For nearly six years prior to
this time he was engaged in general mer-
%chandizing at Clancy. and also served during
that time as postmaster. His was the pio-
neer news depot of Benton, and the business
~prospered from the beginning. On the first
of March, 1881, John Green bought a half
interest, since which time the style Of the
firm has been Crane g Green. This spring
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THE HOLIDAY RIVER PRESS.

greatly to his facilities to furnish everything
needed in the way of family supplies. Mr..
Burgess is ably assisted in the managementof
the business by Mr.. o. w. Kelly who is al
ways attentive to the wants of his customers.
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DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS


County Commissioners-Jos. s. Hill. r
Nee, J. d. Weatherwax.
Probate Judge and County C%lerk-John
W. Tattan.
Treasurer-John Hunsberger.
Sheriff.. j. Healy.
School Superintendant-E. r. Clingan.
ATTORNEYS.
John W. Tattan, m
Max Waterman.
w. B. Settle.
J. J. Donnelly.
Buck q Hunt.
j. a. Kanouse.
PHYSICIANS.
F. 4. Atkisson.
J. ". Wheelock.
w. e. Turner.
RIVER PRESS.
Record. f. ."@
SALOONS.
Choteau Exchange.
Dick Brennan.
Chas. Bouragsa. ~9-- ~@
Al Lester.
Talbert g Co.
John Evans.
George Farmer.
W. G. Allen.
John Fisher.
B. B. Tierney.
Overland.
Frank Hughes. s=
Marshal e Wilson.
VIM. Foster.
J. C. Ward.
CHURCHES.
Catholic-Father Camp, pastor.
Episcopal-J. c. Blackiston, pastor.
Congregational-W. A. James, pastor.
BRICK YARDS.
Jas. DeWolf.
J. r. Wilton.
ECRET SOCIETIES.
Benton Lodge, No. Is, A. f. & A. ~.
Choteau Lodge, No. II, /, 0. O. f.
RESTAURANTS.
Grand Central-G. W. Bullet 8 Co.
Bob. Mills.
Mrs. Murray.
STAGE LINES.
Helena & Benton.
Benton Sc Assinaboin.
Benton 6 Martinsdale.
Benton g Barker.
BLAoksMITHs.
Nee Bros.
Rufus Payne.
Frank Lepper.
BARRIERS.
Sam Saulding.
Charley Dryer.
w. G. Jones.
J. r. Wilton.
Gus. Senieur.
Peter Smith.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-29
SheriFs Sale.

Try virtue and authority Of TT
script execution, issued from
Office of the clerk of the circuit col
of Audrain County. Missouri,
turnable at the October term, u
of said court, and to ne dirputed,
favor of James A. jackson, Z
against d. A. Dennis, l have lev
upon and seized all the right, I'll
interest and claim Of the said D.
Dennis of, in and to the folloMa
described real estate, toswit:t ]
west half of the northeast quarter
section (6) six. township (51) ~
one, range az seven, and the ssst ;
of the southwest quarter of sect
(32) thirty-two, township t52) III
two, range az seven, all lying Z
being in the said County, and -
Of Missouri, and l will, on 09gl
Friday, the 7th day Of October
1881, between hours Of nine och
in the forenoon and five O'Clock
the afternoon of that day, at the 9
front door of the court house In
City of Mexico, County of Audr'
aforesaid, sell the same, or so m!
thereof as may be required, OF put
vendue, to the highest bidder. !
cash in hand, (~suject to all prior u
and Judgments, J to satisfy said o
cution and costs.
d. ID.
21-tds Sheriff, Audrain Co.. J
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-29
Sherif's Sale.

RY virtue and authority of a specaI
~ execution, issued from the On
of the Clerk of the Circuit Couff n
Audrain County, Missouri, return
BILE at the October term, 1881, Of u
Court, and to me directed, in fisu
of Mary Craddock, administrator I
s. A. Craddock, deceased, and agsla
Thomas D.. Jones, l have levied NJ
and seized all the right, title, inN
est and claim of the said Thomas .
Jones of, in and to the following z
scribed real estate, to-wit: Twestl
eight(2S)acres, east part of the soya
west fourth ef the northwest a.
ter. and forty (40) acres, the nors
west fourth of the southwest quartz
except five and one-half Is l-3) aSl
III 1.-The northwest corner In \
ton (22) twenty-five, and twentyid
acres south half, northeast qnafl}
southeast quarter, section (2l) TN
ty-One, and twenty (20) acres, Aol
half, southwest quarter, sosthG1
quarter, section (2l) twenty-ons, /
in township (5) five, range "a SEW
west, to satisfy said execution 4
cost, all lying and being in the d
County, and State Of Missouri ; d
l will. on
Wednesday, the 18th day of Octob
A. D., 1881,
between the hours of nine O'Clock
the forenoon and five O'Clock in
afternoon of that day, at the d
front door of the court house In
City of Mexico, County of Audr]
aforesaid, sell the same, or So mq
thereof as may be required, at pub
vendue, to the highest bidder,
cash in hand, [subject to all prl
liens and judgmeuts,] to SATISFY 4
execution and costs.
d. d.
23-tds Sheriff, Audrain Co. \