The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-24
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$4,000.
The foundation of the aew hotel IS alinost
completed.
Ronorts received indicate that the Judith
country is settling up rapidly.
Press Lewis and HliIt E1dsley's train ar
rived from Fort Mcleod on the 22nd.
ED. Lewis train left for Cypress on the
23rd, loaded with pemican and dried meat.
Jack Cumming arrived from Fort Mcleod
or the 21ss. loaded with coal for w. S. Wet
eel.
mfr. Blackiston requests us TO state that he
will be in Benton next Sunday, and services
will be held in the church IS usual.
Remember the school election comes on
on Saturday next. The poll will be open at
the school house from 2 o'clock TO 8 P. 10.
Business of importance will be transacted
bv The members Of Choteau Lodge OF ODD
Fellows to aigat. A full attendance is re-
qnested.
Mr.. Charles Rowe has broken ground for
his new residence 90 the hillside, near Nr.
Brinkman'3. Il will be q handsome brick
structure.
We are requested TO say that the Benton
Band will meet at the court house on Friday
evening at s o'clock sharp. A full attend
ance of members is requested.
jim McDavitt is "making hay while the
sun shines in good earnest. 1t would take
1;~{+,,oc r, iorlatpr To estimate the MINI
Der of tons he has on hand already.
DR.. Goodrich who has just returned from
Assinaboin reports that six companies with
twenty days rations have gone out to meet
the British indians and drive them back.
The County Commissioners should sell the
old iail lot as p good price could be realized
for the same Just now. It would be well to
start a sinking fund for the new Court House
with the proceeds.
Judge T'utian has received 3 telegram
from Judge Wade informing him that the
next term of the District Court will be
begun on the first Tuesday of September
which viii be on the 9Th Of that month.
Settle e Stevenson offer for sale 1U0 choice
building lots-well located and which VIII De
sold at bottom prices-in whole blocks, half
blocks or in quantities as preferred by pur-
oox Aft
The remains of James Flett, who was
drowned at this place some days ago, were
found on Sunday eight or nine miles down
the river, nearly opposite James RoWes
ranch, Cononer Kelly held an inquest and
returned o verdict of accidental drowning.
Some parties recently returning from Ben
ton complain bitterly Of the state of analfs
in the Musselshell and Judith countries.
These valleys are said to be thropged with
thieves ana pilferers, and nothing that can
be carried of is thought to BE safe.-Hus-
b0pdmGn.
Some Of tie iron for the Jail has not ar
+, rived from lie east yet 60 that it is not prob
able the structure will be finished TINS sea-
SON: However it will he enclosed and rem
dered fit for occupancy and it Is probable Tue
prisoners will be removed TO the same py lhe
sime the Grand Jury conYeaes next month.
The sooner the better.
Nick Welsh tells us that Pat Hughes IS
building himself q neat little residence at
Meagher City, in the Barker district, ana 60
much care and precision is taken WITH the
same that we are led to believe that Pat IS
about to share his cabin and the famous Bar
ker mine with q better half. The indications
point that way by a large majority.
The nroner persons should see that the
fence about the school house is completed.
Record.
The ssproper persons are doing that very
thing. Work on the fence is progressing
every day and as rapidly as can be and as
needs be. All that is necessary now is for
the hecord editor to put the rein on his m
patience.
The school house is seated and all prepar-
ed for ,Le entertainment TO be given by Miss
Hussev tonight. There should be a crowded
house. At Butte, Helena, Deer Lodge and
White sulpher Springs this talented young
LADY, has received o~vations and Benton should
not be behind ia approaching her efforts.
The RIVER Press can assure its readers that
twill be the most enjoyable entertainment
ever giveni in Benton.
M. AL. Olden was in the city a few days
this week, making the necessary arrange
ments for his new stage line from Benton 70
the Barker mines. He informs US that an
effort is being made, with the aid OF Cover
nor Potts, TO have q post office established at
Barker, and mail service etWeen benton
aud that point. Il the Governor VIII exert
himself to effect this end he will win the
everlasting gratitude Of several hundred 10
terested persons.
The lady who laughed her frizzes OF ct the
minstrel show on Saturday night can procure
the same by calling at Fishers hall, descrlo-
ing property and paying for this 90. No,
by George, as there is . woman IN the case
we'll be generous and not charge 9 cent TOT
advertising. The auburn locks can be o.
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