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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-05-22
SHERIFF'SSALE.


State of Kansas, 90
Phillips County,
In the district court of Phillips county.
The American Mort
gage Co. of Scotland,
Limited, Plaintiffs,
VS.. Case No. 524,
Albert Bliss, Francis
e. Bliss and Austin
Corbine Defendants.
Public notice is hereby given, that
under and by virtue of the Judgment
rendered in the above entitled action,
in and by the above named court. and
of an order of sale issued on said judg-
ment, to me directed and delivered, I
will on Monday. May 26, 1884, between
the hours of one AMI GwO o'clock pm
of said daV, at the front door of the
court house. in Phillipsburg, in the
county of Phillips, state of Kansas: of
fer at public sale and sell to the high
est Lidder, for cash in hand, the follow
ing described real property, namely :;
The south west quarter p, of section
seventeen (l7l in township one n )south
of range sixteen (16) west sixth pm,
all ia the county of Phillips, State of
Kauses. Said property has been levied
upon, and is to be sold as the property
of the above named defendants, Albert
Bliss, and Francis E. Bliss. Dated
this 18th day of April, A. d. 1884.
u. b. WOODS,
Sheriff of Phillips County.
Woodward d Davis, attys, a24m22
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-05-22
SHERLFF'.S SALE,
State of Kansas,


State of Kansas,
IS.
Phillips County,
In the district court of Phillips county.
The American Freehold Land
Mortgage Co. of London, Linn,
Plaintiffs, Case
VS.. case Sc
Frederick Bentsh and Austin il0 o--'
COrbin,
Defendants.
Public notice is hereby given, that un-
der, and by virtue of the Judgment rem
dered in the above entitled action, in
and by the above named court and Ofan
order of sale issued on said Judgment,
to me directed and delivered, [ will
on Monday, May 26, 1884, between the
hours of one and two o'clock p. M, of
said day, at the front door of the court
house, III Phillipsburg, in the county
of Phillips, state of Kansas, offer at
public sale and sell to the highest bid
der, for cash in hand, the following de-
scribed real property, namely: The
northeast quarter ii, of section TWEEN
ty-eight l28] in township one III
south, of range eighteen (l8) west, OF
the sixth (6th) pm, all in the county
of Phillips. state of Kansas. Said
property has been levied upon. and Is
to be sold as the property of the above
named defendant, Frederick Bentsh.
Dated this 10th day of April, A. D.,
1884.
J. B. WOODS,
Sheriff of Phillips county
Woodward & Davis, attys. a24m22
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

Public notice is hereby given, that I'M
der, and by virtue of the Judgment rem
dered in the above entitled action, in
and by the above named court. and of
an order of sale issued on said judy
ment, to me directed and delivered, 1
will on Tuesday June 2, 1884, between
the hours of one and two o'clock m
of said day, at the front door of the
court house, in Phlllipsburg, in the coun-
ty of Phillips, state of Kansas, offer at
pubic sale and sell to the highest
bidder, for cash in hand, the
following described real prop
erty, namely: The south west
quarter of section number seven ri,
town number two III, range number
nineteen C191 west of the sixth 9th |
p M, all in the county of Phillips, state
of Kansas. Said property has been levied
upon, and is to be sold as the property
of the above named defendant. Dated
this 10Th day of April, A d. 1884.
JB WOODS,
sheriff of Phillips county.
BRADLEY & MONELL, attys. a17m29
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SHERIFF, S SALE,

State of Kansas,
Phillips county,
In the District Court Of Phillips county
William Bissell,
Plaintiff,
VS.. Case No. 519.
Jesse Phillips Mary
l.. Phillsps William
Gilbert and Henry
Gay. Defendants.
Public notice is hereby given that I'M
der and by virtue of the judgment rem
dered in the above entitled action, in
and by the above named court, and of
an order of sale issued on said judg-
ment, to me directed and delivered, l
will on Monday, May 26, 1884, between
the hours of and o'clock p. M, of
said day, at the front door of the court
house in Philhpsburg, in the county
of Phillips, state of Kansas, offer at
public sale and sell to the highest bid
der, for cash in hand, the following de-
scribed real properly, namely: The
northwest quarter of section nineteen,
in township three, Isl south of range
twenty POI west 9th p. M, all in the
county of Phillips, state OF Kansas.
Said property has been levied upon.
and is to be sold as the property of the
above named defendants, Jesse Phil
lips and Mary L. Phillips Dated this
21st day of April, a. d 1884.
McElroy & Mckay. j. B. Woods,
Att'ys. Sheriff of Phillips Co.
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Case No. $50.

Public notice is hereby given that I'M
der and by virtue of the Judgment rem
dered in the above entitled action, in
and by the above named court, and of
an order of sale issued on said iudg-
ment, to me directed and delivered, I
will on Monday, May &c, 1884, between
the hours of 1 and O'Clock, p. m, of
said day, at the front door of the court
house, in Phillipsburg, in the county Of
Phillips, state of Kansas, offer at public
sale and sell to the highest bidder, for
cash in hand, the following described
real property, namely: The south west
quarter of section eighteen, 1877 in
township three, 81 south of range
twenty 1901 west 9th p. M, all in the
county of Phillips, state of Kansas.
Said property has been levied upon,
and is to be sold as the property of the
above named defendants, Breckenridge
Phillips and Matte E. A. Phillips.
Dated this 21st day of April, a. d., 1884.
McElroy & Mckay. J.B. Woods.
Att'Ys. Sheriff of PhilIips Co.
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Sheriff of Phillips county.
Woodward & Davis, attys. a24m22
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-05-22
Land Office at Kirwin. Kansas. no
April %, 1884. 1867.

Land Office at Kirwin. Kansas. RIO
April %, 1884. 1867.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settlers have filed notice o.
their intention TO make final proof il
support of their claims, and that said
proofs will be made before the Register
or Receiver at Kirwin, Kansas, on June
7, 1884, viz:
Frank f Avery.
HID No. $3.50, for the SO or sec 5, t !, T
Is. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon.
and cultivation of, said land, viz: Dan
lei Marshall, }. N. BASQUE, John Harri-
son and John A, Harrison, ali of Nance
Kansas. Also.
John Harrison. Sr.
HID No. 1861, for the ne or sec 7 16
He names the following witnesses TO
prove bis cOntinuousP residence upon,
| and cultivation of, said land. viz: Dan
iel Marshall J. n. BASQUE, Mark Avery
and Frank Avery, all of Nance Kans
C. E. Mcneil, John Bissell,
milo Atty. Register,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
--sEzH - @NDS ~ -&2Exas~
Rocky Point.

A. B. Richie, the merchant prince Of
Rocky Point, otherwise known as
Wilder's Landing-a place that usually
into prominence during a Magin-
mis- campaign-arrived in the city yes
terday. Mr.. Richie reports matters
quiet at Rocky Point at present, but
with the opening of navigation he ex-
poets it to be a pretty lively place. If
the reservation bill becomes a law it
will inure to his benefit, as to most
points down the river. Mr.. Richie yes
let the contract to Peter Smith
for the building of a large mackinaw,
which he will load with goods for his
store in a few days, and leave for down
the river.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
Gen. Freeman and Col. Burr Came to
Blows.

The following account Of a passage at
arms between two heavyweight editors
of Montana is taken from the Missoula
Times:
Two eminent journalists engaged in a
knock-down at Thompson Falls on Sat
urday. 1t appears that Col. Plat Burr,
recently of the Butte Miner, and Gen.
Leigh r.. Freeman, of Butte Union
fame, are each trying to get the start of
the other in publishing a paper at
Thompson Falls. They accidentally
met there on the day stated, and the
street soon flowed with crimson blood.
Col. Burr got ia a sledge-hammer blow
with his powerful rightarm, which sent
the valiant General against the ropes.
At this junc.ure friends came up and
grabbed Gen. Freeman, he informs u
reporter, and while holding aim back
Col. Burr continued to plant heavy ticks
in his face, peeling off the skin, and
leaving the eye but dim. Ii he had had
his liberty he would have undoubtedly
effected the complete humiliation of
Col. Burr, and the humiliation of his
friends.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
Draining the City.

The RIVER PRESS is glad to see that
the council is in earnest in the matter of
securing drainage for the city. It's need
was amply apparent a few weeks ago
and will be again before very long.
There is something over $1,000 in the
city road fund, and this is to be expend-
ed in effecting better drainage as far
as it will go. but the trouble is it
will not go far enough. The pro-
posed loan of $1,000 would enable the
city council to go ahead and make
some permanent sewers and drains,
and when the work is completed there
will be no ponds or lakes in the
heart of the city. If it is deemed ex-
pedient by the council that bonds to the
amount named should be issued by the
city oseenre good drainage, we rustthat
the taxpayers will agree with them and
vote for the mi
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Commissioners Meeting.

The commissioners met in special SEES
sion Saturday, Messrs. Wetzel and Con-
rad being present.
They examined the county statement,
and approved the same. It will be pub
lished some of these days in an obscure
sheet, without circulation Or character,
and in that way hid from the public as
much as possible.
It was decided by the board to have a
small house built on the poor farm, and
the same will be constructed as soon as
possible, under the direction Of the sup
erintendent.
Road viewers for a private road on
HighWood, from VIM. Young's to Nc
Cormick's, were appointed, viz: VIM.
Young, Chas. Boyle and Jos. STREET.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
The New School House Located.

The board of school trustees and En-
gineer Griffith have located and survey
ed the site of the new school house.
The magnificent building will front on
Franklin street Gas does the court house)
and will be situated in the center Of the
vacant school house ground, between
Bond street and the present school
building. The work of clearing away
and preparing for the erection OF the
new structure commenced yesterday,
and will go on as rapidly as possible
until it is completed.
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Rocky Pointers.

We had a pleasant interview yester-
dey with Mr.. r. A. Richie in reference
to Rocky Point and it's prospects. In
coming to Benton this trip Mr.. Richie
journeyed towards Fort Maginnis by
way of Peck's and Fergus sheep ranches
and intended to come through to
Brooks, but was stopped by the deep,
slushy snow in the c%oulees, SO he turned
down Dog creek to Clagett and came up
on this side of the Missouri. In all his
wanderings he found the cattle looking
finely, and those on the reservation
trolling" fat.
Dog creek is nearly all taken up by
sheep men, and thousands of head of
wool producers have been driven in
there in the past nine months. On
Box Elder Zone of the innumerable
streams of this name in Montana)
which is farther down than the former
creek there are some excellent sheep
locations-with water, fine hay, timber
convenient, good range, and every re-
uuisite for the business. With this lay
out in view it will not be long until the
gentle voice of the sheep.herder is heard
in the Box Elder valley. Choice sheep
locations are getting rather scarce, and
are quickly gobbled up these days.
When the reservation is opened, the
town of Rocky Point will be located on
this side of the river opposite the present
burg, where there is a beautiful and
natural townsite. By that time it is
hoped there will be a mail route from
Fort Maginnis via Rocky Point to Fort
A~ssinaboine, and something of a boom
for the new town may be expected.
There are several fine valleys adjacent,
and it is only fifteen or twenty miles to
the gold and silver fields Of the Little
Rockies.
Mr.. Richie informs s that two well
known prospectors camped in the Little
Rockies all winter, returning by way of
his place but a few weeks ago, and as
soon as they can outfit will return,
.hether the reservation is opened or
not. They claim to have struck it big
in a gulch where somebody bad been be-
fore them, evidently years a~go-possibly
the rich diggings that lured Chris.
Keyes on to his death early in the
sixties. Besides the placers, they also
found some rich gold quartz, and had a
good many fine specimens with them.
Mr.. r. thinks the Little Rockies are un-
doubtedly rich in the precious metals,
and that there will be a little stampede
in that direction whether the country is
opened or not. To prepare for those
that come his way, he takes down a
ferry boat which he will rig up so as to
cross teams, etc.. and will have such a
stock of general merchandise as will
meet any demand that may arise.
When the reservation is opened and
towns down the river spring into exist
ence-as in time they undoubtedly will
the chances are that Rocky Point will
come to the front as a place of more than
ordinary Importance. The era of devel-
opment and progress will date from the
time that it is no longer ''solid for Ma
ginnis.'
-u>. ~DA~ A--
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
Seeds, Seeds, Seeds

Our seed department is now ready for
inspection. We have just received a
large lot of Kentucky blue grass and
timothy seed, as well as other varieties
of grass seed. including the alfalfa also
good fresh lawn seed. We are pre-
pared to supply the farmers with any
seeds whatever that they may require,
and in any quantity.
r. C. POWER & BRO.
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fact is the job vas put up before these
gentlemen left that they could make
their trip pay them.-Glendive Times.

their trip pay Times.
The Grand Central restaurant, under
the new management, will be ready for
business this afternoon. Henry Court
ney is the new proprietor, and he pro-
poses to make the Grand Central a more
popular resort than it ever was.
Sergeant Frank Heron, accompanied
by his sister, returned from the east Sun
day and left yesterday for Fort Assina-
boine. Sergt. Heron had a two months
Aleave of absence, most of which was
spent with relatives and friends in North
ECarolina.
Charley Sheridan's road to the river
was closed up yesterday in making a
grade about the engine house. Charley
says he will build nc more roads and his
customers will have to wait until the ice
naelts on the bank before they will get
any water.
James Austin, of the Craggy Dale
farm. near Chestnut, has an orchard of
300 trees, all in excellent and thrifty
condition, and consisting Of apples,
pears, plums and cherries. Mr.. Austin
intends to demonstrate the fact that APP
Piles and other fruits can be grown in
MOntana.-Herald.
Henry Neihof is rejoicing owe the
fact that he has found all his horses. He
was of the opinion for several days that
a part Of his band had been stolen by
Indians, and after a search in the wrong
quarter for some time, at last found
them on the Missouri, opposite the
mouth of Eagle creek.
A gentleman who passed by John
Groon1c ranch on tho Sbnpkin vactor-
day informs us that he saw John hard
at work "a fact = raising his stable. Mr..
Green would brace himself up against a
corner and lift for all his might, while the
assistant 'tchucked' logs under to hold
the structure up Our informant says
that if he had a stable to elevate from
off the ground, he would rather have
John Green around than two jack
caraUC #8m sEH NHe@S@ a5# =~E#
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
Lost.

A black and tan shepherd dog (female),
with white ring about the neck, and
answering to the name of Daisy" She
was lost in Fort Benton and was last
seen near the Grand Union hotel. A
suitable reward will be paid for the re-
covery of the animal. Leave informa-
ton at this office.
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Assignee's Notice.

CLENDEN1N, M. T., March /, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that F.. w.
Reed & Co., of this place, have made an
assignment to me. for the benefit of their
creditors. All persons indebted to them
will govern themselves accordingly.
VIM. MCQUEEN,
Assignee.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
Seeds.

I. 6. Baker & Co. are just in receipt
by mail of a full line of d. M. Ferry &
Co.'s fresh garden seeds of every descrip-
ton, which they are prepared to sell at
bottom prices. None of these seeds have
been carried wei from last year, and all
buyers can rely upon their being PER-
EE,ruTT " EpEcH
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
The Ferry Boat Recovered.

Special to the River Press.
COAL BANKS, March 28.-The Marias
ferry boat was recovered seven miles
from here, down the Missouri river, by
a detachment of soldiers sent out by
Lieut.. Baldwin. There were four men
on it.
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Benton Ferry.

Owing to the fact that we have gone
to great expense in fitting up ferry
boat and have not advanced the rates OF
ferriage, we must exact CASH from all
parties crossing the river by our boat.
No books will be kept.
MORROW & MILLER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
Benton Marble Works.

Samuel Barbeau will promptly attend
to all kinds of stone cutting, sue as
monuments, headstones, building stone,
etc. Orders by mail promptly attended
to.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
Seed Potatoes.

The Mammoth Pearl, at &c. a pound,
the best variety in the market; at
MURPHY, MACLAY & Co.
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Oxen FOR Sale.

Four yoke of good oxen for sale. For
full particulars inquire at my ranch at
Sand coulee.
ROBT. BLANKENBAKER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

John Lepley was at He1ena naS'
We ang of White sulphur Springs.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

w. G. Jones built a nice ooat 1of
Charley Rowe yesterday, when ne WHY
- down the river to his
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

1os-A.B Baker and family left for their
mnch on Highwood Yesterday.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

The Grand Union telegraph office is
now in operation, and all messages are
now received and sent from the new of
flee. Mr.. Bennett is very comfortably
fixed and is not a little pleased with his
new quarters.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

P. A. Heritage has the contract for
fencing about 500 acres of the bench
south of town, including the ranches of
J. l.. Stuart, George T.. Overfield and A.
A. DeLorimier.> The fence will be over
two miles in length. The n are
expecting to cut a big pile of hay on the
GnnlnSnra this Snasnn-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

Reaverhead county reduced us m
debtedness $S,552.17 during the year
onding March lst.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

nroo Lewis and Al. Hutchinson are
loading their teams at klelnschinio'
pro q for Helena.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02
LOCAL NOTES.

From, Saturdays Daily.
Rilly Allen will leave for the cour
IAIenes in about a week.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

J. T. Lee proved up on his homestead
before Deputy District Clerk Cummings
Yesterday. A notice of contest has been
filed by James Anthony. !
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

1t is understood that thirty-ive men
have gathered at the Mammoth Hot
Springs, and are preparing to resist any
attempt on the part of the newly ap-
pointed receiver to take possession OF the
prOpprtV.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

T. D. Weatherwax has secured the
contract for furnishing the rough lumber
for the new school house ana Will put
his bull train on the road hauling IL as
soon as he returns to Utica, if the wealth
err and roads are favorable Tor roiilng.
Mr.. Weatherwax has also furnished a
large portion of the lumber for the ne"
oOrrrt hnI1Ga
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

MIR A. McGregor, n of the promi-
nent wool growers OF the Mussels hen,
La Snent the winter with his family at
Minneapolis.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

Frank Coombs is repairing the breech
in the wall of the engine house, caused
by the ice during the late memorable
eak-n
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

T r. f. Morgan arrived from Stanford
Yesterday, where he had been on bust
ness connected with the Billings and
Benton stage, company. Tom promises
us a good item next time he comes in,
but he won't give it away yet. :
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

opportunity. Messrs. Lee, Gehring and
Gully have started a ditch from Box
Elder, which will bring water upon
their ranches, and expect to get it COM
pleted this season. IT will be seven
miles in length.
The new Belt creek bridge is reported
to have been seriously damaged by the
outgoing ice.-Independent.
The bridge was not damaged in the
least. The commissioners, however,
have let a contract to have a truss put
in, SO that there will be no possibility Of
the bridge being washed out hereafter.
Miss Lena Wallace, who during a
portion of the past winter has been a
guest at the residence Of MI. and Mrs.
c. S. Warren, departed this morning
for Helena. During her stay in that
city the lady will play the leading
role in the operatta Patience" which
the young people of the capital are re-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02


Nose Solomon informs US that the
Marias ferry beat is still down the Mis-
souri,, and now left high and dry on the
bank. The Marias, however, car now
be easily forded.
Messrs. Sanford & Evans are about
to build a 1OO-barrel-a-day Touring mill
near the depot at Helena. We need
somebody who will make the same dis
play of enterprise at Fort Benton.
Louis Gross has removed his saloon to
Stockings building on Main street, for
merly the Grand Central restaurant. A
new restaurant will also be opened up
there by Henry Courtney, the Well
known and popular caterer.
About the rankest steal that has yet
occurred in Dawson is that of sending q
sheriff. officer to the Occur d'Alene to
subpoena j. r. Maloney and Robert
Pontet, when it was known to acertain-
ty that they must be here to attend the
district court. This little job will cost
the county 5 1000 mileage and fees. The
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

Some fellow sadly lacking in the fear
Of the Lord has stolen e. j. Todd's row
boat, and is now doubtless down the
| Missouri several leagues.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-04-02

The Cooke bank has been organized
at Cooke City. with Judge Budlohg,
go erlu of-Livingstor, as-pfesiaeft: t.