The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26

of a flour mill, which will have a capac-
ity of 100 barrels per day. The dam
across the river has been completed, and
fully 300, 900 brick have been made this
season. Mr.. Myers leaves for Mansfield,
Ohio, this morning, where he will puT-
chase machinery for Great Falls.-ln-
dependent.
The good old deacon who on a cold
morning in December placed a rag out
side the door to see If it would freeze,
remarked to his son., GOD help the
poor: we must raise on coal to-day
Fuel. however, is cheaper than for years
in Fort Benton, and we hope for a con-
tinuance Of low prices. One of the
great drawbacks to Fort Benton's pros
perity in the past has been the scarcity
of fuel, but as this difficulty has been
overcome there will be no necessity Of
high prices in the future.
A letter was recently received from
Andrew J. Baird, of Edmonton, n. W.
T., to the secretary of Choteau Lodge
I. 0. @. F., making inquiry as to the
whereabouts Of John Mackie. who was
in the mounted police force eight years
ago.. He was employed by Mr.. Gavin
Johnson, of Bedford NJ. r., for a time.
AS he is not there at present his friends
are anxious to hear from him. If any
one in this vicinity knows Of him they
will confer a favor by sending word to
the RIVER PRESS. He is described as
Of slight build, fair complexion and
about 80 years Of age.
From Fridays Daily
Thanksgiving day will be next Thurs
day.
WI. 1A. Iaa., 4~-o 1aIrrar ~ tho
Select knights A. O. q. w. organized
in the territory,
Theodore Gibson left for Helena this
morning. We are informed that he is
on his way east.
Chas. Ayres, of Higgins & Ayres, is
expected in a few days from Helena.
He will bring back a full load Of fruit.
Gus Senieur was a passenger on the
Billings coach to-day. Gus proposes to
see the Udited States to the fullest ex-
tent during the coming winter.
Proposals for fresh beef and mutton
will be received by Lieut.. VIM. T.
Wood, 18th infantry, A. C. S., at Fort
Assinaboine, until 10 o'clock a. m, De
cember 10, 1884.
Mr.. G. C. Martin, q veteran journalist
and news editor Of the st. Louis Globe
Democrat, has fallen heir to a fortune of
S125, 900 left him by his uncle, David
Gregg Of Edinburg, Scotland.
The Hon. Jas. G. Blaine was serenad-
ed at his home on the evening of the
18th INST. He made an eloquent speech
after which an informal reception was
held. Hundreds Of people were present.
The Helena and Benton Stage com
pany have decided to discontinue the
credit system. All packages must be
paid for before being taken from the
office. They will make no exception to
this rule.
Acting Governor John l.. Tooker
offers D thousand dollars reward for
the capture and return Of Con Murphy.
1t seems to us that about enough
money has been spent on this character
and we hope that thejuIy that tries him
will keep this in mind.
If you have a fine watch which you
wish cleaned or repaired send it to Geo.
2. Reeves & Co., of Helena. Only the
best workmen are employed in that es-
tablishmeE.. If you wish Tor any goIu
or silver jewelry, silverware, or u fine
watch or clock, remembering the above
firm have a full and complete stock and
are selling the same at a reasonable fig
ure. Orders by mail receive promptand
careful attention.
We acknowledge with thanks the re-
ceipt Of complimentary invitations to
the third anniversary ball of Capital
Lodge No. 2, A. 0. U. W., which takes
place at Helena on Monday evening,
November Oath. We notice on the
different committees some of Helena's
we'll known citizens. and we are sure
the affair will be one Of the ~pleasantest
ever given in Helena.
T.. r. CoWen and w. 2. Wren will
leave tomorrow for Great Falls to open
up the store of Murphy, Maclay & Co.
The firm will for the present occupy the
store building erected the past season by
Mr.. Peck. and will mmenc the
building OF a new store % by so feet this
winter and will complete it in the early
spring. The store will be on Central
avenue opposite the proposed new hotel.
w. 2. Wren will have charge Of the
business.
The way of the Montana newspaper
is d hard one, and to the two or three
suspensions in the eastern part Of the
territory may be added the partial col
lapse Of Prof. Swallows fragment of
Genesis. Like the tabled corpse it so
littingly represents. it is but dragging
out a miserable existence to save funeral
expenses, and the fate it SO gleefully
heralded to the Inter Mountain two
years ago now stretches forth its eager
hands to welcome it, and, in the lam
guage Of the requiem of mine host, we
may say, peace to its hashes.-Inter
Mountain.