davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
Kohlberg-Davis Wis.

\ MIR, Sam'l Kohlberg and Miss Rachel
pavls, of this city, were married last
EysesnIlng at $3.50 o'clock at the residence
|, Ihe brides sister, Mrs. Jos. Hirsh-
NV, Judge Kanouse officiating. The
Eseaulng was private one, only a few
|, Ine intimate friends of the high con-
[EI@Vung parties being present. After
Ipe hterestlng ceremony was over and
fsneIal congratulations offered, the par
IA SaI DOWN to a wedding feast that has
H. ispnaps never been equaled in Fort Ben
an, ana soon afterwards the happy cou-
IN repaired to the Grand Union hotel,
Anete they have taken suite of rooms
he present, or until their home is
soo up Tor their reception. Mr.. Kohl
ILL., Tno IS one of the members of the
r.m nTL cans d Klein, this city, is uni
Sally popular young gentleman, and
n oliae a IS most highly esteemed by
aoI AZ clfcle of friends. They are worthy
n SVn other. The RIVER PRESS unites
~ y their many friends in wishing
I'M n ca' as much joy and happiness as Hy-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
The Cooper Wagon.

+ L. G. Power & Bro. have received sew
eral car loads Of the celebrated Cooper
wagons. manufactured at Dubuque, Ia,
and which, they claim, are superior to
any other wagon in the market for SER
vice In Montana. They are made with
special reference to service in our dry
climate, and have many advantages
over other wagons shipped here. Every
piece OF timber about them is season
drIed-not kiln dried as are the timbers
In other Wagons-a difference which will
count In the wear Of the vehicle. This
Is 9 new wagon in the market, and the
Messrs. Power & Bro. respectfully invite
an inspection Of it by parties wishing to
buy. It speaks for itself.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
The Bull Mountain and Benton Branch

The Helena Herald has the folloWine
IN reference to the new coal field and
the probability of a branch road being
built to it and on to Benton:
All OF the reports that come to us
from the new coal field speak encourae-
lngly, the latest examination reporting
vein OF seventeen feet thickness and
Of good quality. The fact that this dis
covery has been made on railroad lands
will increase the probability of con-
structing branch at once, as has been
several times announced. The locality
called Bull mountains is only line Of
pare and not very high hills, about fifty
miles northwest from Billings. on the
line Of the railroad survey from Billings
70 Benton. This range of low hills is
the divide between the waters of the
4 Yellowstone and Musselshell. 1t is the
heart OF a section that stands much in
need of supply Of fuel before it can be
generally settled. To supply the de-
mands of the railroad alone will tax the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
AN EXTRAORDINARY DUET,
A Fight With Target Guns at Ten PAGES
Under Most Remarkable Circum-
stances Probable Fatal Re-
suit OF the Meeting.

A duel, If it can be called such, took
place IN this city Sunday night that in
some respects is as remarkable as any
in the annals OF the "code,u the Dartic-
ulars of which are briefly as follows:
The parties to the affair are John Ma
cauly, alias "Joe Bush,n alias "Shortv y
and young Frenchman named .Tohn
Winner, but better known as "Frenchv y
Both had been drinking and were pretty
full when they met near Dick Brennanis is
saloon. "Frenchv said something to a
third party about having BELONGED to-
the Texas Rangers, when Macauly
spoke up and said the rangers had kilt
ed partner Of his. They continued
the conversation in French few sec
onds, agreeing, it seems, to fight it out
with the target guns at ten PAGES (Bren-
mans gallery being near by). "Frenchy''
stepped into Brennan's saloon, and find
ing the guns with cartridges on the ta-
bic, Loaded both, and stepping out on
the Sidewalk handed one gun to ''Bushn
and kept the other. They stepped apart
a lew PAGES, raised the guns and fired
almost at the same time Vizner re-
celVed a ball in the left side just above
the groln, and the wound is probably
1atal one Macauly's right thumb was
~ 7NAe'Ieh0N NY We Dall from the
others gun. The former was taken in
to the back room Of the saloon, physi-
clan called, and all possible relief rem
dered. Bush was soon afterwards ar
rested by Constable Finnegan and lodged
in Jail.
The curious part of it is that both
claim to have been in fun all the time
and dlsclaim any intention of carving
the Josh" to the extreme they did. !
There was no previous quarrel to amount |
to anything. What may have been
started IN fun, under the influence of |
hquor and the impulse of the moment, |
ended in a crime.
The preliminary examination com
menced yesterday before Judge Ka-
mousse The testimony of VIM. Gulick
was taken, which was about as given
above, when the inquiry was postponed |
until Saturday to await results.
At ten o'clock last night Vizner was
resting easier and a favorable reaction
had taken place. The chances of his
recovery, however, are very slight.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
Benton. Montana. Wednesday, September x 1888

W1thin the three months. For this rea-
son they are likely to come into business
iran transactions as currency. No dupli-
ta caIe VIII be issued for lost note, and in
mat event the post office department is
ahead just the amount of the lost note
mat they will prove great conve-
nlence tor transmitting small sums
through the mail is apparent, although,
unlike the money order, there is no Sc,
curlty whatever attached. If your let
Ter mlscarries you are out the amount of
the note, just the same as if money had
oeen enclosed. However, they will
save the annoyance of sending STAMPS
or com for odd amounts, and as they can
oe secured for three cents, one-third the
eose OF a money order, they will come
into popular use.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
British Columbia Satisfied.

VICTORIA. B. c., August 25.-Subject
to the sanction of parliament, all the
matters in dispute between the Domin-
ion and British Columbia have been
satisfactorily adjusted. Dunsmuir &
60. are to undertake the construction
and operation Of the Island railroad.
Craving dock is to become the property
of the Dominion, and lands in the rail-
road belts on the mainland and on the
island to be thrown open for sale and
pre- -emption to actual settlers, squatters'
rights being protected. General salts
faction is felt here at the satisfactory set,
tlement of the misunderstanding.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
From a Grateful Woman,


CHICAGO, ILL.,, January |, 1883.
M. s: Blackford, 274 East Seventh st.,
st. Paul, 1Ninn.:
Dear Sir-If any person doubling the
merits of DR.. Halliday's Blood PuIifier
and Throat Gargle for curing hereditary
scrofulous sore throat will call on me T
will convince them that it will do all
that is claimed for it. I am married
woman, with family, and have been af-
fected all my life with liberated sore
throat and mouth, the palate being en-
tlrely eated away. At times it would be
worse than others, and [ was never free
from it until now by taking the above
remedies. When [ first commenced
taking it my weight was only ninety
five pounds; my weight is now 127, and
| never felt better in my life. can also
recommend the Blood Purifier for nery-
Gus debility and female complaints, T
can only thank the proprietors over and
over again for compounding so valuable
remedies. Yours in gratitude,
MRS. M. w. BROWN,
173 West Sixteenth Street.
Sold by all druggists. w. J. Minar,
wholesale and retail agent, Fort Benton,
Montana
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05

capacity of pretty extensive mines. It
Will be some time before the road reach
es the coal field on Puget Sound, and
even after that the cost of long haul
will be SO much in favor of mines near
er the point of consumption. We do
not know how difficult the road to Bull
Mountain may be to construct, but we
apprehend that it presents less difficult
ties to contend with than the Park
Branch already finished, and the best
part OF the season for work still remains.
we shall be glad to see this road pushed
right through to Bull Mountain and the
COW pastures beyond
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
The Postal Notes.

E0stn,ol -. -
\, |,s,sslnaster Flanagan received a few
|es n 'soa full supply of the new postal
NJ n oqI " owing to a mistake in num-
n ~ / them he was required to send
paoSk 9ack, and consequently will not
Il fixed. issue 'iiell 'o-niofro"' the
WAY ,,aw adopting the postal note sys-
3prsass as passed at the last session of
ecos, Ss, and the new notes are likely
ssmiuae niue q popular medium for the
An t,Ssion r;ioi OF small sums, and to some
AZ f"al III become currency, the equiv
1opUO rO'es are hanaserne1y engraved
ana pn the front and green on the
Ila Fo are about the size of bank
Ill., VI a'iI q fee of three cents the post
4 sun ~ , issue one of these notes for
d At less than S., and it will be
III lnsaa.liy money order office within
3Aat !: from the date of issue.
nbtmaei eillle they cannot be redeemed
Mlemaasters but must be forwarded |
0Oaps, Opsion to the superintendent of |
~ ofder department at Wash |
ballley are transferable among
. Ia ,uefs without Endorsement, as |
payable to bearer at any time |
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
The Indian Commission.

Sioux CITY, Aug. 29.-Senators Lo-
gan, Davis and Cameron, of the special
Indian commission, reached Sioux CITY
to-day from tour of inspection of the
Missouri river Indian agencies. They
60 hence tothe Pine Ridge and Rosebud
agencies: The Senators are not prepared
to say what the commission will recon-
mend. They refuse to express an opin-
ion. The Sioux are ready to accept
lands in severalty. The other members
OF the commission are prosecuting in
vestigations in Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
Great Reduction.

Desiring to close out my entire stock
OF saddles, harness and wagons / am
prepared to offer rare bargains for the
next few weeks. For example, I am
selling
NO. 500 stock saddle for $40 90.
NO. 500 handmade harness for $42 so
S4o 81 SO
p4o !" IS 90
Hills Concord buggy and team harness
at cost! also wool sacks, twine. trunks.
Balm wagons, etc. Now is the time for
bargains. "A. :. DAVIDSON.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
Willard and His Guests.

ST. PAUL, Aug. 28.-Arrangements
for the celebration of the opening of the
Northern Pacific railroad have been
completed. Henry Willard and party
of 400 guests will arrive in this city on
Saturday night. The day will be given
up to rejoicing over the grand event.
President Arthur probably, will be pres
ent, as he will pass through the city
about that time. On Monday EVENING" a
banquet will be given at the Hotel La
fayette, at which 800 plates will be laid.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
Latin & Rand Powder Co,

This company have established an
agency for the sale of their powder in
northern Montana at Fort Benton,
where they will keep constantly on
hand in their magazine full supply Of
the celebrated orange, rifle and ducking
powder; also a full stock of blasting
powder. The agency will be in charge
OF Il. - Wackerlin & Co., who have
built large magazine for the storage of
powder.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
Fall and Winter, 1884

:, New samples. New patterns! New
Styles! Cans & Klein are lust in re-
ceipt of 1000 new and nobby samples of
cloths, worsteds, cassimeres, chinchil-
las, etc., and are now prepared to take
measures for fall and winter suits. A
perfect fit guaranteed. Call and see
them
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
Bad for the Diamond Joe.

DUBUQUE, Ia, August 29.-The, boat
store and general Offices of the Diamond
Joe line of steamers, of this city. was
burned this morning. Loss to the com
paIly, $4,000; insurance, $4,000. The
building was valued at SIS, 900; insurance
"a 900. The warehouse of the Norwegian
ploWscompany, adjoining the boat store.
was damaged to the extent. Of $4,000:
fully insured.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
N ew Vehicles.

I. c. Power & Bro. received on the
steamer Black Hills large number of
Road Carts, Buckboards and ASPIRING
Wagons, all especially adapted for Mon
tana service. These road carts are ''all
the rage" in the east just now and will
doubtless become as popular here. The
firm respectfully invite an. inspection of
their new rigs.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
Horses for Sale.

Having purchased the Green band of
horses, IS head, and removed them to
my ranch mile and half below Fort
Benton, parties desiring saddle or work
ANIMALS will find that can readily sup
ply their wants. Call and see me.
w. S. EVANS.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
No. 49,.
Died of His Injuries.

;, BUTTE, M. T., August 31.-Colonel
Sullivan, 81, miner employed by the Bell
Silver and Copper Mining Company,
died this afternoon from injuries received
while at work in the west drift of the
4oo-foot level yesterday afternoon, body
or ore falling upon and crushing him.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05
Letter List.

The following is a list of letters re-
naming in the Fort Benton post office
for the week ending September /. 1899.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-09-05

anlalHilg = III the ~ orr BentOn post Office
Tor the week ending September /, 1888:
Anderson, f w Martin, Thomas
Bowers, Joe Martin, Frank
Brennan, Jas Martin, Thos III
Coffman, z r Mead, Lottie
Doyle, a Miller, VIM f
Edmonson, Jno Northam, Henry !.
Enas, Geo Farmer. Geo
Gllham, VIM Rickon, Miss 2
Hardy, Henry w Robbins, A
Hegg, Jno Scott, ChasH
IIalloWay, Il j. Shannon, John 2
Hummet, G A SWenson. VIM
Kinney, J T Sullivan, r Nc
Locke, J H-2 SWeringen. lem
Long, Jno T West. Milo q
Jim Weaver. Mereh
Rory
PERSONS calling for any of the above
letters will please say "Advertised.u
M. A. FLANAGAN, r. M.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-28
LIST OF LETTERS.


LIST OF LETTERS.
TENHE FOLLOWING Is THE LIST OF LET
Il tiers remaining unclaimed in the Indianapolis
postofhce, on Saturday, April %, 1888.
Persons will please call for advertised
letters" and give the date of this list:
B.-Baker, W. c.; Boughman, Mrs. Melissa;
Barman, Belle; Boyd, Mrs. W. H.; Burke, John
j.; Barker, George.
C.-Cowling, Miss Jennie; Church, E. 81.
D.-Downs c. W.
E.-Ewdicht, John.
G.-GistOn, Mrs. Mary; Graham, Mrs. Grey
e.; Gerdle, George; Gordon, NJ; Garyin, John M
H-Hughes, Miss Florence: Hershey, Harry;
Hendrlcksen, Miss Clara; Hairless, Miss Maggie
I.-Ishmel, Frederick.
J.-James, Miss Carrie; Jameson, A.; Jones,
Henry.
K-Kauffman, Miss Ella
L.-Leveille, John.
Montgomery, Almeron; Moore, Mrs. Poca.
Mc.-McConnell, John.
N.-NlXon. NJ. Fl
Palmer, Miss Jessie Pearl, Miss Edna;
Pinney, Edward NJ; Parks, Z. A.
Hutchinson, Thomas; Rutherford, Eddey.
S.-Sators, Clarence; Sloan, Mrs. Jennie;
Stewart, Miss Susie; Segin, Joseph; Swain, Henry
H.; Swayne, W. B. ~; Sanford, John; Summers,
Miss Alice,
T.-Thomas Miss Gladdie; Tresslar, Everett
Thai, W. w. Tea, John W.
W.-Williams, Mrs. Elizabeth; Wooden, Mrs. Z.
s.; Wells, William; Whitaore, Addison; Werner,
Mikel.
Also packages unclaimed as follows: Adams,
Mrs G. H; Brown, Martin II.
J. A. WILDMAN, p. NJ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-28
Elsewhere.

CHICAGO, April 27-The Drovers' Journal
REPORTS: Hogs-Recepts. 1900; shipments,
strong ana active and prices Sc y 100 lbs higher
mixed packing hogs, S707.40; heavy, $7.400
$50; light, $7.l00?.55; skips $406.75.
Catule-Recelpts, 4,500; shipments, $500. The
market was more active and strong and prices
90 loo y 100 TBS higher; export cattle, So $50
6 co. good to choice shipping CATTLE So. 80 86. 20
common TO fair, $5.3005.S0.
Sheep-Recelpts, 1,500; shipments. 1900 The
market was brisk, strong and active; common
TO fair sheep, SO 10 0475; good to choice, $3.50
05.75.
NEW YORK, April 7.-Beeves--Reeeipts
1880; including 900 good to prime steers for
expectation direct common to good steers sold
al S607 y ewt., live weight: prime steers sold at
S7.2007.40, Foreign shipments from New York
to-day, 239 live cattle.
Sheep-Receipts, $3.50; market slow; closed
easy; 8 carloads to be carried over extas, SO
O750 " cwt for unshorn sheep; 81 65 as 10
for clipped sheep $7'09 for unshorn yearing
lambs.
Hogs-Reeeipts, 1880; none for sale alive
nomInaly duh and unchanged
ST. LOUIS, April -Cattie-Receipts. 500
shipments, 1900; heavy shipping grades easy
but slow at $606.50; light shipping grades
quick sale at 1928 a $50; common dull at $4.75
as; fair to choice COWS and helfers, $42 0525;
common, Sc. 50D4
Sheep-Receipts, 200; shipments, $50; scarce,
with better demand; fair to choice clipped, 81
as so.
Hogs-Market dull and lower; good light ship
ping, $7.3o07 40; packing, S707.35; butchers
TO extra, $7.4O07, SO. Receipts, 2,100; ship
ments, 2, 100.
EAST LIBERTY, Pa, April 27.-Cattle-Re-
ceIpts for week ending April &c, 1912 through
and 952 local; market opened SLOW and I5c
lower, bur closed at about last weeks prices;
prime, $6.65@6.85: good, $6.4o0650 fair,
So rs 06.25.
Hogs-keeeipts for week, 17,715; Philadel-
phlas, $7.900S. 05; Workers., S7.6O07.80.
Sheep--Receipts for week, p 200; prime clip
ped, SIS D5.25; good clipped, $4.7504 IS; fair
clipped, $4. % I'D SO; common clipped, So 03 so;
wooled sheep, $500; spring lambs, S709
KANSAS CITY, April 27.-The Live Stock
Indicator reports; Cattle-Reeeipts. 700; shin
ments. none. The market was steady; shipping
steers from l, $50 to 1920 fbs average sold at
So. 60D5. IS; bulls and COWS, S3.5004.5O
Hogs-Receipts, $500; shipments, none. The
market was lower; sales ranged at $70735.
The bulk of the sales were at S710D7.20.
Sheep-Receipts, BOO shipments, none. The
market was unchanged.
CINCINNATI April 27.-Hogs firm; common
and light, S6.2507.5o packing and but chers',
$707.90. Receipts, 1900; shlpm ents, 1900.
MILWAUKEE,, April 27.-Hogs stronger; $7.1o
al, So
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-28
COMMERCE..


Review of the Local Grain Produce, and
Provision Markets
INDTANAPOLTs, April 27.
1t is quite evident that trade this week has not
been so active as in the preceding weeks of this
month, yet the volume of sales for April, it is
stated, will aggregate fully large as in the
corresponding month 1882. There is very little
change in prices, and strong disposition is
shown to keep values as steady as possible, and
it is conceded by all that we have safe market
to buy in, Produce of most descriptions is now
selling at reasonable figures Eggs tend lower in
price, and the same is true ofbutter and poultry
Potatoes and onions are coming forward more
freely, and prices are weak and lower. Seeds
fairly active at prices quoted. Irish potatoes
have been arriving quite freely within the past
few days, and the market Is weak, especial
~ for poor stock. Sugars are not
in very strong position, although not quotably
lower. The fruit crop, it is feared has been
damaged by the freezing weather, and this has
not been without its effect IN weakening the
sugar market. Corn syrups are somewhat de-
morallzed; it appears that some few refiners re-
fused to Join the syndicate and the syndicate
have put prices down very low with q view To
bringing the outside refiDers to terms. In re-
gard to coffee, New YORK paper says: "Ro
grades have been in dpu condition far as
actual coffee concerned, ard the market
showing more or less OF a tame feeling through
ont Buyers, in fact, have scarcely called for
samples. aud we find among holders very gen
eral inclination to complain of the condition OF
trade. AS matters stand, there ia nothing to
give clear idea of values, and quotations re
main nominal, with sac, however, con-
sidered outside for fair" In speaking of the
Bpirit of The markets, the New York
Shipping List says: "The general markets are
devoid OF the activity ana spirit usually wit
messed at this period OF the year in more pros
porous times. Nowhere, except in the produce
markets, where the transactions are chiefly
speculative, is there any considerable degree of
animation, business being for the most part of
the handtO-moufh order. Distributing mer-
chants are generally well supplied, and, as usual
when prices show shrinking tendency, they
are averse to purchasing III excess of their more
pressing exlgencies. The decrease In" railroad
construction aud the over-supply Of iron have
been followed by. marked oppression in thai
metal. and the situation is rendered all the more
precar0us by The refnsnl 0fihe iron WoT llers 10
accept reduction III wages which the Inanufac-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-28

flint, 13c; dry salted, 1o01Ie, Damaged one
third of the above prices.
SHEEPSKINS 01.25
TALLow-Prime, 707 lec.
GREASE-BrOwn, od51ac
White, S0Sl2c.
PRODUCE.
BUTTER-Creamery, fancy, 81 a 33c; dairy. Sc
lected. lSG2oc; choice country roll, l6018c;
poor TO fair, l00l2c.
EGGs-shippers paying 13e p doz; selling from
store al 14c.
FEATHERS-Prme geese, $50 y ID; mixed duck,
20025c y 10.
HOSEY-New. % d 25c in l and 2 ID cans.
POULTRY-Hens. lie " 10; roOsrers, 7c p ID,
ducks, So 60 p doz; geese, $500 y doz; turkeys,
110I3e y 10.
SEEDS Wholesale prices: Clover $3.50; timo-
thy $40; bluegrass, $40; orchard grass,
WOOL~Tub- washed and picked, 33035e; uu-
washed. medium and common grades, II IN good
order, % use; unwashed fine, Is Q20e; fleece
washed. If light. well-washed. and in good
order, o03oc; coarse and coarse Cotswold 1870
1Sc; bury and unmerchanJable according to
their value,
WHOLESALE PRIOEs-Pnme steam lard, IL lac.
Short ribs l01sc. Sweet picked hams, 11A4c;
shoulders. 7l4c.
JoBBING PRICEs-Sugar-cured Hams-Ten to
IL lbs average, dc; 10 TBS do, 1S4e; 17A2 lbs
do, ID l9c; 20 lbs do, 13l4e. Breakfast UacOn l4c
Spiced rolls, ilc. Shoulders, 10c. California
hams, 10lac. Bacon-Cear sides, l2l9c, clear
backs or bellies, 12ei2 Dried beef, l7l9c; II.
Porter Co.'S, 15c. Picked Meats-Bean or
Clear pork, p br 200 TBS, $3.50: extra mess do,
S19.50i family beef do, S21. Lard-Kettle render
ed, in terces, l3e III half brls, l. Aee. Sausage
Bologna, in cloth, &c; IN skin, S43c, Boneless
ham, l3lce.