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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Those drunken rowdies from West Ii
vonia, who occasionally visit town to fill
up, had e.ter steer clear of clothes lines
in this village here after or they will e
snubbed up rather shot one of these fine
day,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17
Notice OF Dissolution Of Co-Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the cc-par'-
nership heretofore existing under the firm
name of II. +. Cowles g. Co., between the
undersigned, is this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent. The debts of said firm will
be settled and the firm business hereafter
be conducted by H. B. Cowles, who is
now sole proprietor thereof.
Fl. B. C0wLFs
3. N. VANALsT1NE.
Dated at Princeton, MINI March II, 'S]
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Il gentleman, whoec native place was
Sweden, was asked by DR.. Gle, in tie
piopecr Drug Store the other day, if he
was:a carpenter; he OF foreign birth slow
" answered, ono, me a Swede.'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Galley s. Nicely have commenced TO
build q forty foot addition to their agri-
cultural warehouse, and even when that
is finished they think they will be cramp.
ed for room.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Justice & Dunning are erecting a ma
chinery warehouse in the rear of the
North Star Hotel. We understand they
intend to move it out or Main street,
which would be sensible thing for them
TO DO.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

We notice many of the boys have re-
turned from their winters campaign in
The pineries Boys, take fools advice
and don't squander your hard earned
money in the grOg shops
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Tie brethren of the O. D. Fl. held a
lively meeting on Monday night and,
they say, had lots of fun. Messrs Joseph
Stoltz, of st. Paul, and Harry Head, of
this village, were duly initiated.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

The county commissioners were in ses-
sion Tuesday, and adjourned till May 7h,
lssl Chairman Whitney was absent but
Mcssrs. Pinkham and McCool were Or es-
snt and carefully sc,utiizcd all bills pre-
scnted to Them. Ofticial report of pro-
tccdinGs will Gc found in another column
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

They say there is first class painter
in the French settlement, Greenbnsh.
Specimens of his artistic skillmay be seen
at the Anoka House, Anoka.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Mr.. r. j. Nary, foreman in Chase
Pillsbury & Co.'S mills, was SUNNI oned
Ivy telegram, on the 2sth ult, to Oclain
Wis, TO the bedside Of his dying daugh'
ter, but arrived short time too late tC
witness her IL ath.-Brainerd Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Tie ten days have expired and only
three road ovcrseers in this town have
qualified. The supervisors meet next
Tuesday, ard those rot qualified Ivy that
time shall be considered as refusing to
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

A letter from former pupil Of the ST..
Cloud Normal school will appear in our
next issue. 1t was promised us for this
week hut the young lady is in Anoka.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

John Goss's family was increased by the
advent of a cherub of. boy, on Sunday
morning. Mother and child doing nicely.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

The &Invonia people want regularly
established mail route. They should have
it, and we fail to see why our Elk River
friends do not take hold ard help them
set it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Carpenters under the supervision OF MIR.
G. NJ Reynolds are at work on the frame
of J. L. Brady's new building.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Fawning, sneaking, backbiting lick
spittcs are despised by all honest men
and women. 1t does not pay in the long
run to act the part of ahypocrite.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Quite number of Spencer Brook and
Wyanett folks were in town trading, on
Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

A poor Swede woman residing in the
vicinity of Rush City has become dement,
ed BY listening to the harangues of an
lgn' rant countlyman of hers, who be-
licved he had call from the Lord to
preach the gospel.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Buy your farm machinery Of Whitney
IS Smith and save money.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Whitney & Smith have for sale the best
Secder in the market.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

The Elk kiver News says "a reform
club Las been organized in Livonia, with
Mrs, John Stretch as president and Miss
Jennie Sherlock as secretary" What re
fo1ms are necessary in that peaceable
community &
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Bring along your job printing now.
We shan't charge more than 25e per cent.
advance on down river prices!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Go to Newton's for nice fresh cider.
He has just received three fresh barrels.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Rem ember, we expect our pay from
those who are owing us and shall insist
upon obtaining the same at once. Posi-.
lively this is the last notice that shall be
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Whitney & Smith have for sale the
most durable, lightest and best sceder in
the market.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

The contract for building Spite bridge
aud putting in boom at Sadley's upper
mill has been let to j. T D. Sadley for
$500. The spiles are nearly all driven
and we are glad to learn that the bridge
Will be completed at an early day, as MIR.
,sadlty means to push things.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

David Clearinghouse, an old Greenbush
residcnter, aged II years, after short i'll
ness, passed away from earth on Saturday
night. He served three years in the
Union army during the war of the REBEL
ion. His remains were inferred in the
East Branch burying ground, Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

Procure through tickets by the cheapest
and hest line of Steamers 10 Liverpool and
Queenstown, Dublin, Belfast, London
Derry, Glasgow, Cardiff, Bristol, Berren
Christiana, Chaisteansand, Stavaneer
lhroudhjen, Bremen, Copenhagen, Goth.
enhurg]l. Groninger, Narvc, lIamburgh.
Harrington, Maimo, Paris, Rotterdam and
O'i er European continental cities, "a wen
as tickets by Fail to New York in connec.
zion herewith, and all necessary infor.na.
ton regarding .hc same of
a. +. BARKER, Agent,
Princeton, Minnesota.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17
SOLD AND WARRANTED BY
Galley &Neely,
PRINCETON, MINI.

B-See Reasons why the Triumph Elk
cells all Others.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17

If you want some nice apple cider, call
on Newton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17
st. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba
Railway Co.-Land Department.

A. NJ. Fridley, agent of the company.
viii be at Anoka, on the first Tuesday; at
Elk River. Oh the second Tuesday; at
Sank Rapids, on the third Tuesday; and
at Princeton, on the fourth Tuesday Of
each and every month till further notice,
for the purpose Of transacting business
connected with the land department of
this road.
ID. A. McKINLAY,
Land Commissioner.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-17
PERSONAL.

The benign countenance of George
Warren was visible at the American House
this week.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

UNDER the head of 'Total Depravity Of
Montana Names" q jaundiced correspondent
Of the Apant Courier succeeds in writing
himself down an ass in irst-class style. AT
ter working off about a pint of 'bite" in
.disposing of Last Chance Gulch," "Confed-
ate Gulcb, ".s'Diamond City, ''Martinsdale'
and ssMaginnis" he makes this reference to
Gen. Thomas E. Meagher, at one time Gov
ernor Of Montana:
III the days when a six-shooter and a pocket-1ask
We're considered Indispensable aces cries to a gentle
mans toilet, 1.Meaghero County took q name which
in deliriunrtremene, and whose life as reported now,
Was no contradiction Of the manner Of his death.
Gen. Meagher had his faults and grievous-
lY he suffered for them. But his bright shin
ming record as a patriot, both in his own
green isle Of the sea and in defense of the
stars and stripes, should shield him from
such scurrillous. mention in Montana.
Again this brilliant, but bad-liVered cores
pondent says:
The chief difference between a pilgrim and an
'sold-timer,' is that one has recently come from civil
ization and cleanliness, while the other has been en-
gagged since 40 in hanging around whisky ranches and
sleeping in the cortland priding himself thereon.
1he difference pointed out exists only
in the imagination of the correspondent. AS
q class the ssold tim arg Of Montana are men
the latchets of whose shoes "Observer'i is
not worthy to %unloose, TO so express it.
The RIVER Press would respectfully suggest
to the latter that he take q little rhubaIb for
his liver's sake, and if that doesn't prove eff
fective-why, he had better 60 back to sSciy-
%iliZation.''
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

But Tom and Kitty met at a trysting place
in the cleaning and sped over hill and
dale as last as good steeds would take them
70 the Springs where Judge RotWitt spake
the words that rendered parental interior
ence useless. ttFaint heart ne'r won fair.
lady is a lesson Mr.. Reed has learned to
some purpose.
We learn that Mr.. Thomas Cruise has
purchased an eighty horse power engine and
boiler, twenty additional stamps, and other
machinery TO correspond, which will soon
be put in operation in the new Drum Lo-
mond mill. Thirty stamps will be pounding
| away on ore from this famous mine early
in October.-HerahJ.
Major Blaine, the genial gentleman who
distributes the greenbacks among the SOL
dier boys, deserves g. gold medal tor resisting
o very strong temptation. Like q. WASH
ingt0n he can not tell a lie. 1t is not a cher
~ tree and little Ratchet scrape, but one that
illustrates his natural bent for yeracity as
forcibly as does the little Ratchet narrative
in the case of the father Of his country. The
reader can Judge for himself if this is not
true when he reads the following from the
Herald: sPaymaster Blaine returned yes
| terday, bringing with him q superb trophy
Of the finny tribe in the shape of a monster
trout taken from the waters Of the Jocko.
The length Of this speckled beauty is two
feet and nine inches girth about the body,
seventeen inches weight, fifteen pounds
and two ounces. It was captured Indian
fashion, by the gait, presented by Q Flat
head to Agent Roman and BY him presented
to Major Blaine The concluding sentence
is the one that entities Major Blaine to the
medal. Nine hundred and n%inety-nine
thousand nine hundred and ninety men out
of a million would have reported that they
captured The trophy themselves, unaided,
and then would have proceeded, calling upon.
graphic account Of the manner in which they
landed the speckled beauty Major Blaine's
truthful narrative in this instance deserves
to rank in history with the story of the little
tomah&.Wk.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

SPEAKING of the Delegate question, the Madison6ass
says our remark that tine De1nocracyM will not have
so strong a candidate next time = is thorn of a wish
that's snther to the thought, y and that .the Democra-
cy will tot out some terrible husky fellows to run
ahairst. Y The RIVER PRESS says: s1f Major Magin-
mis- does not enter the lists he will have something to
say about who shall succeed him. Doubt}ess the Ma
jor can come as near telling az any one. Chotean
county viii stand for The man who will represent her
interests at then National capital. And yet there il
nothing very definite in AL tins, which comes Of q de-
sire of the ItREss to see q photographer the next Del
egatc. Perhaps It would be as well to defer the pho
to hunt till next season. The q. T. and n. T. r. r.
Cos. may have their cameras leveled up by That time,
and it is not improbable they will insist on putting q
picture or two on exhibition.-Neac North Vest.
Who ever the candidates or Delegate may
be we hope Montana will not be represented
at Washington by the tool Of any railroad
company. As the Neu North Vest suggests
it is probable that the railroad companies will
seek to have "a finger in the pie and the
good people must be on their guard in the
premises. -
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

2=& E
THE W~usbandu,aH cites the fact that the
railroads in the eastUniversally give half fare
rates to Fairs and suggests that the Montana
stage companies might well emulate their eS-
ample in the case Of the Territorial fair.
The suggestion is a good one and well worth
consideration by the proprietors of the stage
lines. # il is to cost nearly forty dollars 70
make the journey for the round trip to Hell
ena, comparatively few from Benton will
take in the fair. It is rather too expen-
sive a pleasure trip. Many who would like
to visit the capital during Fair week will be
deferred by the magnitude Of the. necessary
expense bill. It is entirely safe to cay that
if the stage fare were cut down one-half
more thar twice as many persons from this
place would attend. The reduction would
not work q pecuniary loss to the stage COM
pany and at the Same time it would be hailed
with rejoicing by a goodlY portion Of the
communicate of which is respectfully sub
mitted to Messrs, Power and Rowe.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

THE stockmen propose to stop the sale Of
whisky to the Indians and half breeds. Their
ad. in another column sets forth
the big rewards that will be given
for the apprehension and conviction of any
person or persons who sell, barter or give
away Intoxicating liquors to Indians or half
breeds on the ranges Of the members Of the
Stock Protective Association. If the unlaw-
full sale Of whisky can be checked an i'm
portant step has been taken to prevent lndi-
an depredations, and hence the action Of the
stockmen. 1t should a.so be remembered
that the Territory imposes Q heavy fine
(which is divided BY the informant) for this
same offfense. What with The liberal re-
wards offered By the stock;nen and statues
made and provided by the Territory whisky
selling 10 Indians is rendered g rather risky
business,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

The condition Of the President has inn
proved very materially since our last issue
about which time he was removed from the
nalarial atmosphere of Washington to Long
Branch. The trip (made by rall) not only
lid not injure him but was actually enjoyed
by the patient. Soon after his arrival at
Long Branch he showed evidence Of i'm
provement, and has been gaining constantly
ever since. The attending physicians pro-
nounce their patient conyalesing and are
greatly encouraged at the prospect Of his
speedy recovery. For all Of which the ma
ton is duly thankful.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

THE report comes from the East Of 9
heavy decline in the price of beet cattle, news
that is not received with cheer in Montana.
The cause of this decline IS doubtless thc
shortage of the corn crop in the great corn
growing states of the wes:,s and the conse-
quent increase in the price Of that grain. 1t
is estimated that the decline in the price Of
four-year-old Montana beef steers is about
twelve dollars, which will be a heavy loss 70
those who arc now driving large bands to
the Chicago market.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14
NORTHERN Michigan was visited last week

NORTHERN Michigan was visited last week
| by a terrific forest fire that resulted in the
destruction of millions Of dollars worth Of
| property and, it is estimated, the loss of three
| thousand lives. A large district was burned
| over and hundred of families who narrowly
| escaped with their lives lost everything be-
sides. The utmost destitution prevails in the
burnt district and liberal contributing will be
necessary to prevent starvation and great
suffering. The distress is unparalleled in the
in the annals OF forest fires in this country.
W. append a short telegram which gives q
general idea of the horrible affair
DETROIT, September 9.--The horrors of
the situation in Sanilac and Huron counties
on the shores or Lake Huron, are deepening
every hour. An appeal was issued last night
at Port Huron, signed by Senator Conger and
Hon. W.. l.. Bancroft calling for money
clothing and provisioust to be sent forthwith
10 Hon. e. G. Carlton, Mayor Of Port HUI
ron. The distress is unparalleled, and il is
believed three thousand people persisted
many more are stripped Of everything, food,
shelter, crops and stock, all swept clean from
the face Of the earth. and they must have
everything necessary to sustain life \
clothe themselves. The accounts continue
to co,ne Of the most narrowing description.
Specials to the Post and Tribune say that.
Geo. Mcdonald, of Mindon, Sanilac county
tells d narrowing tale. Two hundred fam
lies are homeless in that section. and suffer-
ing from want Of food and clothing. John
Ballentine, OF Verona Mills, says that thirty
lives were known to be lost in that neighbor-
hood. The fire suddenly reached Verona
Mills. on Monday, and the town was soon
wiped out. The wind was so strong that
Ballentire and his wife were picked up and
blown 10 or 30 yards. A woman and her
husband were found lying against q tree
dead, the woma n being partly delivered Of q
child.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

THE late Governor Bagley, of Michigan,
had the following bequest in his will I:
my children one and gil shall be educated
in this country, not abroad, as it is my sin
cere desire that they may grow up to be sin
cere Americans and lovers Of their native
land and its institutions Should there be
any attempt to break the will on the usual
ground Of the legator nor being Of sound
mind this one sentence will establish beyond
question that the old man WAS level-headed
when he penned the document. 1t is good
doctrine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

The eastern railroad war continues. It isa
little rough on the lines involved but the PEG.
pie are enjoying it hugely. Trains are
crowded every day. and New York and Bos-
ton are enjoying q genuine boom. This is
about the time the Western merchant goes
east for goods and he is going with a ven
reanCe.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

GENERAL CARR and his command were
not s'butchered' by the Apaches, as was at
first reported. He lost one officer and eleven
men. The graceful obituaries Of General
Carr were slightly premature, but then the
enterprisipg press could not wait for the au-
thentic reports.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

OUR Helena contemporary, the Int1opena-
ent, has donned abran new suit of BREWER and
looks as bright as q gold coin fresh from the
mint. Other Improvements are promised by
the management, all Of which indicate that
the Independent is marching on to prosperity
at a rapid rate. Success attend YOU, gentle
men. Early next season the RIVER Press
proposes to s,replenish its wardrobe" and
make many other substantial improvements
in the paper.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

A GOOD deal of fuss is made over Mrs.
Garfield these days and the papers are full Of
her praise because of her devotion to her
wounded husband. Does any of these papers
suppose she would desert him ? Mrs. Gar
field is a good, kind-hearted, devoted wife,
but there are Thousands of women in tie
United States, who, underlike circumstances,
would display the same heroic conduct even
though their husbands were not Presidents.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

SOME sage political prophets predict the
defeat of Governor Foster, of Ohio. AS the
Democrats have a faculty Of surprising the
country ssofff'' years and getting licked like
thunder when the big fight comes on such q
result is net improbable.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14
$500 REWARD !.

WILL BE GIVEN for the apprehension ana
conviction OF any person or persons Who
malicioualy or carelessly set out pralfle
fires on the ranges of members Of this AS
sociation.
BY order Of the Executive COMMITTEE OIL
the Choteau and Meagher Counties STOCK
Protective Association.
M. E. MINER,
Secretary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

TIE New York Republican State conven-
ton will be held on the fifth of next month
and Attorney Conkling is organizing to cap
ture the same in the interest of the Stalwarts.
like Banquo's ghost Conkljng will not
down
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

ATRAIN war robbed by q dozen desperate
outlaws near Independence, Missouri, the
other day, and both the express messenger
and numerous passengers compelled to fork
over all the money and valuables in their
possession. These occurrences are becftn-
ing too common Oh the border and vigorous
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

THE price Of wheat, corr and other cereals
has taken quite a jump in the last few weeks
and the farmers Of the country are happy.
While their crops are not as good as last year
the increase in, prices makes them feel very
comfortable. 7.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

Sitting Bull writes to the Indian Bureau
that he t.wants to. remain at Standing Rock
agency and that he is satisfied with the treat
ment he has received. s. Is. is not hs fastld-
eous as it was expected he would be. IA
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

efforts should be put forth by the authorities
and law abiding citizens TO check them and
cut short the career of the bushWacking des-
peradoes. It is supposed that the james
gang is again abroad in the land with a
choice lot of villains to do their bidding.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

TUE talk of making Vice President Ar
thur President pro. tenn. during the inability
of Garfield is the veriest bosh. The Gov
crnment is running along smoothly enough
without an active head.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

THE bodies Of four cattle thieves were
found near Ell Paso, riddled with bullets, a
few days ago. The ranchmen did it. They
propose to have that kind Of work stopped.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

OVER one million dollars in bullion were
Withdrawn from the Bank Of England fol-
America one day last. /.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14
NOTICE.

The stockholders Of the Benton Hotel
Company will meet at Wetzel's Office on
Thursday evening at u o'clock. A full at
tendance is desired as business Of importance
nil he transacted. e. E COLLINS,
President.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14

BENToN's railroad boom is just starting
Our town is destined to become an import
ant railroad center. .a.