The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-03-01

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We learn that F. ]. Gaugler of Martinsdale
has made a consignment. His liabilities are
$12 900, Messrs. Kleinschmidt & Bro. and
Greenwood, Bohm & Go. being the principal
creditors. The assets will almost pay the
debts.
Mr.. John Cashier is building a large ad-
dit on 10 the Mentan. stables, now nearly
completed. Hereafter Mr.. Crawford, the
popular stable man, will have no difficulty in
providing board and lodging for all the
horses that may come along.
The RIVER Press is the ~favorite paper in
Northern Montana and is rapidly increasing
its subscription list throughout the territory
tributary to Benton. For the year 1882 we
are offering the RIVER PRESS and Chicago
Neaos for the price of one paper.
The personal property of Jos. Mcintyre,
a freighter who died at Fort Macleod last
fall, was appraised last Saturday. Two four
teen mule teams, with outfit, were valued at
50, 482 A sister of the deceased is en- route
tc Benton, and will claim the property.
W. s Baker, of Baker g DeLorimier, is
now East for the purpose of purchasing an
immense stock of goods for the season of
1882. This firm proposes to maintain the
lead as dealers in dry goods, notions, etc.,
and 10 that end will ship largely this year.
1t is stated that the electric light will be
u,il zed by some of the upper Missouri
steamers. As the boats are compelled to tie
up dark nights it is evident that the electric
ray would prove a very useful arrangement
and shorten a trip up the river from "
to five days.
The RIVER PRESS received five postal
cards from the States in one mail last week
asking for copies of this paper and intormA-
ton concerning Benton. Never was there
go much inquiry concerning this section OF
the Territory, and a large immigration may
be expected this summer There is room for
all.
Our merchants and everybody else who in
tend to ship goods up the river this year
should remember that the Power Line guar
antees to deliver goods promptly that reach
Bismarck before the first of July. Any de-
lay or loss on account OF the negligence of
the line will be made good. This is the first
time such a proposition has ever been made
by Missouri river boat owners.
Rev. w. A. James, who has some trouble
with his lungs, has been told by physicians
that he runs great risk by remaining in this
climate. He has accordingly decided reluct-
antly to return to Minneapolis, Mimi. His
place will be promptly filled by another min
lister who will carry on the work, which
ne yer was in q more hopeful conditi' n than
now. Sabbath school at the Court House ut
10 m. each Sabbath.
Col Macleod writes to Frank Strong that
after making further investigation he has be-
come satisfied that the horse in his possession
and claimed by VIM. Rowe is really the prop
erty of the latter and that he has sent the an.
imal by Hold Mains to Benton to be turned
over to his rightful owner. This prompt
repara,ion on the part Of Col. Macleod o.
soon as convinced of his error entirely exon
crates him from all blame in the premises.
A recent number Of the Daily DEED Adyer-
User contains a letter from Prof. Morrison 10
which the latter permitted himself TO be led
into q gr,evnus error in reference to the
Wright & Edwards mine. 7. e. Power
never purchased a controlling interest 10 that
property and does not to-day own more than
one-sixtn of it. Mr.. FL L. Wright, the orig
inal discoverer, is the principal owner, hav-
ing three times as much stock as any other
share holder. Justice to whom justice il
due.
The Independent of the 25h ult. gives Frank
MARITIME, who recently lett Helena between
two days, the benefit of nearly a column,
pronouncing him the boss blk of the noun
tains. Marines record is bright with deeds
of dead-beating together with numerous
other crimes and laciies of the law. Among
his other accomplishments is that Of .
.smasher." It is known that he has three
wives living with several States and Terri
tories yet to hear from. He left Helena with
a woman of ill shape and it is supposed
has headed for Miles City.
At a recent convocation of the post coun.
Gil at Fort Assinabolne, Mr.. r L.. McCulloh
was elected Post Trader, oice Col. Broad.
water. The law requires that this officer
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