The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-09

GHIte ounces, anu Inc TUESDAY
80 pounds and four ounces. This is the
property in which Alex. Casa Of Butte
is interested. The sum of $85 900 was
offered and refused for the claim two
weeks ago.
John Cashier informs us that he is
now contracting to deliver coal in Fort
Benton at $13 a ton. This is certainly
very reasonable in comparison with the
price we have had to pay--fQr the last
three years, and the Bentonites are fool
ISL If they do not take advantage Of
Johns liberal offer. Those who delay
buying their coal till the snow flies
should not complain ii they have to pay
from $16 to $50 for it, since fuel cannot
be hauled as cheaply next winter as a
be done now while the roads are good.
The steamer Montana, WHICH was re-
Gently sunk in the lower Missouri, was
built at Pittsburg, Pa, in theFyear 1879
by Commodore s. B. CoulsHl, for the
Coulson line, and made severag ssuccess-
full trips from Bismarck to this city,
bringing the largest cargo ever carried
on n hull. She was n of the largest
and finest steamt rs that ever navigated
the Missouri river, and was owned by
S. B. Coulson, VIM. S. Evans of Pitts
burg, n. Benson of st. Louis, and d.
w. MaratUa of Bismarck. She has been
running for the. past and until the pres
ent in the st. Louis and Kansas City
packet trade, together with the steamer
Dakota, her consort. She was in charge
of Capt. w. r. Massie at the time of the
accident, and fortunately no i've were
lost. Her place will be supplied by am
other steamer.
From Thursdays Daily: \
You can get lumber at $12 a thousand'
at Thompson Falls.
Wahlstadt & Hammett, sheep owners
on Sage creek, are in toWn.
tommy Mcclellan is in from the
d Mrs. S. J. Howell, of Utica, arrived
On the Helena from her eastern trip.
A Frenchman, name unknown, was
seriously injured Tuesday by falling off
JOS. Bakers new house.
Miss S. M. Sanders, sister Of Col. w.
F. Sanders, is spending a few days with
her cousin, Mrs. III. z. Rolfe.
The rustling wool buyer, Mr.. Wilkin-
son, bought Robt. Blankenbaker's clip
yesterday, amounting to some $4,000
pounds.
The good steamer Helena will have a
about 125 900 pounds of wool and 100
tons of oats.
The well known Rev. F. J. Kellehec,
has preached his farewell sermon at
Virginia City and will soon leave for a
long trip to Europe and the Holy-Laad-
MAJ. Norris has received the appoint
ment of postmaster at Judith City, and
was busy Yesterday making out the nee
essary papers, as provided for by the
laws. -
ANn old miner, in a letter to the Inter
Mountain. claims that the Coeur d'Alene
mines are for the most part a gigantic
humbug, and that only a few are pay
ing, and those only wages.
The wool growers should remember
that they can secure cheap supplies OF
all kinds at Wetzel's store, as the entire
stock is to be closed out at cost and less
than cost. Call and get prices before
buying.
Marshal Houk informs us that the
IdCC COuISC Is IOW COA1PAOtOo ~ WV
thing is in readiness for the races to-
morrow. There is promise of an inn
mense attendance at the races during
the afternoon.
Tonight we will know who is the most
popular stockman in this vicinity, by
his getting that elegant saddle and rid
ing outfit at the Episcopal bazaar and
festival. All should be IN hand to cast
a vote for their favorite.
T. P. Fuller, collector u. S. internal
revenue, has appointed Mr.. John Moffitt
to the position of deputy collector. made
vacant by the death of VIM. H. Armor.
The appointment is an excellent one in
every respect.-Herald.
H. J. Wackerlin & Co. have just re-
ceived on the Helena a large lot Of first
class iron roofing. This was n OF the
articles with which the town was not
over stocked last season, as there has
been none in town for several months.
There was quite a fair attendance last
evening at the entertainment given by
Sig. Julien, and they went away well
pleased with the performance. Mr..
Julien is a whole show in himself, and
we bespeak for him a full house to-
night.
deputy Sheriff Caldwell went out to
the Shonkin last evening armed with a
warrant for the arrest of Thomas Lacy,
Mike Connolly, Tom Connolly, James
Foley, and A. Cobelie, who are charged
with having made an assault upon
Henry Klae.
Z. C. Power a. Bro. have just received
IL fine bull buffalo's head mounted in
good shape, for an ornament to their
office. Tt is a present from Mr.. ". Bogy