The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-24
THE RIVER PRESS.

: LudHy parties IN tnaC SecClOn. NOW
1t the people of the upper valley would
petition the department for a bi-weekly
or ~tri-weekly mail from Arnoux's to
the upper settlement we have no doubt
1T would be readily granted. This
ought to be done and we suggest to
our friends on Highwood that they move
in the matter at once.
We were shown to-day the most
beautiful handkerchief case we have
ever,seen. It was made by a lady we'll
known in Fort Benton and intended as
a present to her father-in-law living in
one Of cur eastern cities. The design of
the case is unique. It is made with a
silk handkerchief richly embroidered
and not being familiar with feminine
handiwork a perfect description would
be impossible. We are sure the recip-
lent will agree with us that it is one of
the finest articles of the kind he ever
saw.
From Fridays Daily.
il Hinckley, of Springfield, Ohio,
arrived last evening.
There is a telegram at the telegraph
office for Mrs. Ida Rigs.
The county treasurer has collected
thus far about $4,000 for taxes.
The signal office thermometer regis
tered 100 below zero this morning at six
O'clock.
J.. M. Powers superintendent of the
Helena and Benton stage line arrived
last evening.
Al. Hutchinson who went to Assina-
boine with a load Of government freight
returned a day or two ago.
Mr.. b. l.. Powers has been making
some changes in his office which has
very much improved its appearance.
The residence of P. T.. Vancleve, near
Billings, was totally destroyed by fire
on the 14th. Loss, 81, 800; insurance,
81, 900.
The teams of D. G.. Browne are now
about Sun River loaded with go, 900
pounds of flour for L. G. Power & Bro,
Fort Belknap.
Judge Charles L. Spencer has his law
library now on shelves IN his Office. He
has one Of the best and most complete
libraries in town.
On the 10th when it was 900 below
zero at Fort Benton it was eight degrees
colder at Fort Shaw and two degrees
warmer at Helena.
Jas. II. Halford, the defeated candi-
date for sheriff of Lewis and Clarke
county, has been appointed marshal OF
the city of Helena.
President Hill, of the Manitoba road,
is at Wormley's, Washington, and goes
early this week to New York on bust
ness connected with Montana mining
Droperties.-Pioneer Press 14th.
The temporary bridge over the Mis-
souri, is a great convenience to the trav-
cling public. It will answer until such
a time as congress grants a charter to
the bridge company at Fort Benton.
IF you have a fine watch which you
wish cleaned or repaired send it to Geo.
P. Reeves & Co., Of Helena. Only the
best workmen are employed in that es-
Enlistment. If you wish for any gold
OF silver jeWelry, silverWare, or a fine
watch or clock, rememberthatthe above
a yr.a bcorro a full anI cona n1nfa cfoofy q nd
are selling the same at a reasonable fig
ures. Orders by mail receive promptan d
careful attention.
We are in receipt Of letters and pos
tails every day asking for specimen copies
of the Montana Wool Grower. The
first edition has long since been ex-
hausted and the present number will
only be sent to subscribers and those
who forward the necessary cash to pay
for q specimen copy The December
Wool Grower will contain from IS to 40
pages and is replete with information Of
interest to the fock-master. Subscrip-
ton price, 50 per mum.
Upon a complaint made by G. S. Wat
tiers alleging the insanity Of Mrs. Mary
Stoner, Deputy Sheriff Caldwell brought
her to town, arriving to-day. An inqui-
sition was held before Judge Spencer
this afternoon. the following gentlemen
being summoned as jurymen: Dr.. At
kisson, H. r. Buck and J. F. Murphy.
nsr /. 4 No. yyT.tt.. Gfc#
ner, STREET and Brinkman was heard,
and the verdict of the jury was to the
effect that the evidence produced was