The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-02-07

1t is stated on good authority that a
railroad grade can be constructed from
Livingston to White Sulphur Springs
for $1,000 per mile. The work is all
light, mostly two and a half feet cuts,
which can be done with plows and scra-
ipers. Better run it to Townsend.
A private letter received yesterday
from Col. G. A. Broadwater, who was at
st. Paul, stated that the loss by the fire
at Fort Maginnis was well covered by
insurance, and the loss Ito the firm
would principally be ia the delay in get
ting in a new stock. Col. Broadwater
stated that he would return to Chicago,
and that from there himself and family
would continue their journey south
Independent.
Yellowstone Journal: It is reported,
and we believe with entire truth, that
all work in the National park has been
suspended. This action is probably in
consequence of the trouble experienced
by the improvement companyin getting
their extensive privileges sanctioned by
Congress at Washington. The resump-y
ton Of the work will probably take place.
as soon as the company's powers are del
fined without danger of revocation.
There was an old-fashioned candy pull
at the residence of Mr.. S. Duffin, lastl
night, and it was enjoyed hugely by
those present. A gentleman brought us
down some of the candy after the fun
was over, which was very nice, indeed.
He said it was sent by a young lady ac-
quaintance, but we are afraid he was lit
orally "giving us taffy.n But if not, we
must change the quotation and say the
present was Enthusiastically "sweets from
the SWEET
John Moffiitt has sold out his interest
in the harness and saddlery establish
ment Of Davidson d Moffitt to his part
ner, and the latter's brother, Mr.. I. f.
Davidson, will shortly arrive and take
charge Of the business. Mr.. Moffitt will
go to Helena, and from thence to the
states, will visit San Francisco and take
in the Knights Templar conclave before
returning to Montana. We are sorry to
lose him, but wish him good luck Wher-
ever he may drive his pegs.
From Tuesdays Daily:
Pete Connolly, of the Shonkin, is
quite. sick at the Choteau house.
The newspapers have it that there are
Yalready fiifty-seven saloons at Living,
| ston.
A daughter was born yesterday to the
wife of Mr.. Copesticks-weight thir-
teen pounds. -
Z Misunderstood that a water works
4 company, With a capital Of S100,OOO will
be organized soon. ~
>~Mf-A. Gtrogran, of Fort Macleod, is
at White Sulphur Springs receiving
medical treatment.
The blast furnace at Barker will be
started up next Monday, and another
big lot~of-bullion turned out.~-
" mountain lion entered the corral of
4 Sayre Bros, near Martinsdale, recently,
hand killed forty head of sheep.
There is no change in the situation at
the Silver Belle mine, at Barker. The
Jumpers continue to hold the fort.
The new smelter at Barker will be
ready for business III a few days. The
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cold snap has delayed them several days.
W.. S. Wetzel says Barker will have a
big boom this season, without any doubt,
and SCOTS Judgment will do to depend
OH.
- We understand that doc" Steele, of
the late firm of Steele & Co., Sun River,
has left Helena, and whittier, his credit
offs at least are not appraised.
H Robinson, the defaulting druggist Of
Barker, was heard from q day or two
ago at Olden, down near Billings. lie
was making tracks for the railroad.
The marriage of Samuel S. Berry, OF
Martinsdale, Mont, and Miss Florence
| e. Bartlett, was celebrated at the home
Nof the brides parents, at Unity, Maine,
january II, 1883.
IThere are no towns as yet OH high
WOOD, but another STREET. was established
nthere last week. Joe says it weighs
twelve pounds, and is the handsomest