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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10
Resolved, Thata primary election be held on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1884,


And that the following are named as precincts
and persons to constitute the Election Board
at each polling place:
Candelaria- Hugh Ellis. NJ. Plamenaz,
John Harrington. Polls at Justices office.
Belleviile- Levi Smith, 4. G. West, l.. Lem
nox Polls at Smiths store.
Columbus-H. W. Barton, G. L. Turner, p.
Hsnnahan. Polls At justices office.
Aurora-A. C. May, w. MckinlaY. James
Mooney. Polls at Justices office
Furnace Cshon-E. b. Smith, John O'Leary,
] N Kane. Polls at dollhouse.
Luning r. Benton, Eli johnson, J. B.
Newman. Polls at Eli Johnsons house.
hawthorne G. X. A. Browne, F. A. Angel,
Henry Hill Polls at Justices office
soda 81 rings-Sam Allen. " BrazZanovich
Charles Little Polls AT Brazzanovich's Hall
Sweetwater-A, Garrard, John H. Shechan.
William Palmer Polls at Henry Williams
house.
Green. J. McGrath. Polls a. lodging house.
Fish Lake-John Chiatovich, john W.
Taerday, Charles Aiken. Polls at Chiato-
Aida Vailey-Robert Stewart, Len Martin,
NJ. Vncevich. Polls at Len Martins House.
Silver Peak. D. Donnell, John Trainor,
J. Il. Hart. Polls at Chiatovich' store.
Gold Mountain-H. II. Robinson, Byron
the State Line Mining Company.
Teeis Marsh and Marietta--L. A. Brown,
L. c. Cady, Patrick shannon. Polls at Com
pany's office.
Cambridge--E. R. Willis. Frank Bewly,
John smith, Polls at 4. r. Willis house,
'Coryvile--T. b. Pritchard, George McKen-
zie, John Crossman. Polls at Neels Hotel
Garield-Samucl Booth, Ba Collins,
James Cain. Polls at Company's office.
Pine Grose 5. b. Kinds, Robert lilly, j.
A. Webster. Polls at school-house.
Aud the hours between which the polls
shall be kept open shall be from one o'clock
p. NJ. until six O'Clock =. NJ. of said day; that
the object for which the election is called is
for the purpose Of electing delegates to the
Democratic County Convention to be held at
Candearia, Esmeralda County, Nevada,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10
On the I'd Day OF October, 1884
At II o'clock A. NJ. of said day.

Resolved. That the qualifications for voters,
In addition 10 those required by the election
laws Of this State, shall be; Are you a
Democrat, and will You support the nominees
of the Democratic partyy
Resolved, that the delegations to the
County Convention to be held al Candelaria
on the second day of October, 1891, be ami the
same are hereby apportioned as follows;
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10
NEW TO-DAY.
EMO CRATIC
Primary Election.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT,
IN in accordance with the statute in such
case made and provided, at a meeting of the
Democratic County Central Committee of
Esmeralda County. Nevada. pursuant TO call.
held At the town Of Candelaria il said county,
On the 4th Day Of September, lssA.
The following resolutions were adopted by
said Committee.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Csndiates' cards, to remain In until amer
the Conventisns, viii be inserted for $40,
in variably in advance.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10

From this very plain statement, it
will be seen that he is in hearty accord
with the great majority of his party.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10
BILLS PASSED
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
EsMERALDA COUNTY, NEVADA.

At THE LAST REGULAR MEETING
"A of the Board of Commissioners of Es-
meralda County, Nevada. the following bills
were acted upon:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1884.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10
D. w. EARL. & CO.,
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
HAWTHORNE, NEW,
-wHoLEsALr pEALIRs IN
FLOUR, GRAIN, SALT, COAL, etc.

A GENTS FOR THE NEVADA SALT
"A and Borax Works, at Salt Marsh,
Rhodes Station, Carson and Colorado Rail-
road. Will fuanish salt in quantities to suit
purchasers, mining, MILL table use, etc. The
facilitis :. of the Company for the handling
and delivery Of heavy machinery are unsur-
passed. Will Contract for freight to Grants
willie, Downeyvilie, Ellsworth, Lodi, lone
Gold Park, San Antonio and Belmont.
OrFIcE-2O2 Santome street. San Fran
cisco; 20 ] street, Sacramento.
RAILROAD DErors-Reno, Battle Mountain,
Hawthorne, Luning, Bellevllle, Candelsria
and end II trssk of CArssG aAa Colosado z. r,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10
FOR SHERIFF.

JOSEPH W. BLEAKLET
Announces himself as a candidate for the
office of Sheriff of Esmeralda County, subject
TO the decision of the Republican County
Convention.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10
FOR > SHERIFF.

OF Candida 10. announces himself as a candi-
date for the office of Sheriff of Esmeralda
County subject to The decision of the Repub-
lican County Convention.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
THE RIVER PRESS.
Helena to Glendive, on the Northern
Pacific railroad, to Fort Benton u the
country between here and Billings.

Helena to Glendive, on the Northern
Pacific railroad, to Fort Benton and the
country between here and Billings.
Rev. Jacob Mills will preach at Otter
creek next Thursday, the Goth, in the
afternoon; on Sunday, the 23d at Sand
Coulee, at 2 o'clock p. m.
William Rove left this afternoon for
his Highland ranch. Messrs. Harris &
Rowe have one of the finest stock
ranches in Choteau county.
The residence of Judge Tattan was
blrgIarized recently. We are unable
TO learn what the burglars took, Mr..
Tattan being absent on his farm at Belt
creek.
The republicans can congratulate
themselves on having secured some OF
the good Offices in the county. This
will be a starter for a clean sweep two
years from now.
Hon. W. H. Hunt has a majority of
4O5 in the district. Ii Mr.. Johnston
will note this down, he will be careful
two years from now not to cast ref1ec-
tons upon the ability Of his opponent.
The people usually judge of those mat
tiers.
We are somewhat inclined to thing
that If the Rocky Point precinct had
effected the election of Mr.. Roosevelt
his competitor in the race would
have contested the election, and justly
too. Mr.. Roosevelt was perfectly right
in entering his protest before the vote
was counted.
There was some wild voting at many
Of the precincts in Choteau county Tor
township officers. There are only two
townships in the county, and the tick
cts were in most instances for Fort Ben
ton township. The matter has finally
been arranged and the offices in each
township filled by residents.
1t has been ascertained that the Geo.
Steel & Co. failure is not u bad one.
The available assets are much in excess
OF the liabilities. We would he glad to
see the firm clear Of all their difficulties.
Mr.. Steel is one ofthe most enterprisIng
men in Montana, and has done much
for the substantial boom which Sun
River has been blessed with and we are
sure it would be a misfortune to have
the old stand discontinued.
Daniel Milton was arrested a day or
two ago charged with stealing a set of
harness belonging to Ander Eads OF
HighWood the property being found in
his possession. He was arraigned before
Judge Spencer this morning, and claim
ed that another man had brought the
harness to him, and that he did not
take it. He had witness to prove his
general good character and upon sur
rendering the property he was discharg-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
The City Charter.

We have heard q number of express
sions of d%isapproval of the city charter.
1t is claimed that we have all the bene-
fits to be derived from local government
and that the tax of three mills is unjust
and unnecessary, and many are hoping
that a bill will be introduced in the
next legislature to repeal it. Only a
few objected to it when the vote was TAX
Ell to incorporate. The tax of three
mills we cannot think is burdensome,
and why this opposition to a measure
which has secured so much of benefits
to the residents of Fort Benton-side-
walks, a system OF drainage, an efficient
fire department, and many other bene-
fits which can and will be given to US ?
All this has been done with but a small
outlay of money. The city government
is run economically, there being only a
few salaried officers, and the salaries
paid them are not commensurate with
the duties they perform. We would be
glad to have some expression Of opinion
from those who think the city govern
ment is burdensome-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Anthracite Coal.

A field of anthracite coal has recently
been found near the Cascade mountain,
on the Canadian Pacific railway, 800
miles west of Winnipeg. 1t has been
traced in a direct line on its outcrops for
several miles, and at Intervals pits or
shafts have been dug to prove the regu-
larity and persistence of this anthracite
stratum. About three hundred tons
have been mined and shipped to the
east, and from this amount sufficient
tests have been made to prove, not only
its great value, but also its identity as a
true anthracite coal.-Prof. G. D.. WILDER
in Chicago Mining Review.
Of all the coal beds which have been
found west of the Mississippi river this
is the first that we have heard of an
thracite coal being discovered, and we
very much question the statement as to
It's being the true anthracite. Biologists
say this coal has neve been found in
the far west. Deposits exist in Nova
Scotia, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Th1eving Indians.

A few days ago q party Of men passed
this city on the trail Of Indians who
were known to have stolen horses on
the Yellowstone near Billings, the ami
mails belonging to the Dilworth Cattle
company, r. Mcdonald and other par
ties. me party returned Saturday
evening, having succeeded in recover
ing twelve Of the horses at the Black
foot agency. The Indians were unwill-
ing to give them up, but were persuaded
to do so. The animals recovered are in
a terrible condition, having been driven
nearly to death. MI. Mcdonald says
there are more horses in the possession
Of the Indians, which they We're unable
to get. He further says that these pre-
datory excursions of the northern In
dams are becoming SO frequent that
s)me measures will have to be adopted
to put a stop to it. He says the Crows
raid the northern county ostensibly to
steal from the Piegans, hut they gener-
rally return With horses belonging to
white men To be reyenged on the
Grows for daring to invade their country,
and as an act Of reprisal, they steal
horses, not from the Crows, but from
unofIending settlers on the Yellowstone.
This sort OF warfare has been carried on
for the past year and no effort on the
part of the authorities has been made
to put a quietus on the lhieying. The
Yellowstone people are getting tired of
these d~epredations, and the settlers in
this section begin to think it rather mo-
notonous. The result will be a few
dead Indians, and no one will know
who did it. The settlers are powerless,
and to recover stolen animals is a source
of vexation and delay. The Indians
should be compelled to remain on their
reservations. They have nothing to go
away for, and agents cannot keep track
of all Indians under their charge. The
army not having much to do on the
frontier just now could we'll be employ
ed to corral the savages and keep them
at home.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
The Counting Of the Votes.

The board Of canvassers completed
their work this morning. At the com
mencement, after the poll lists had been
examined and ~informalities found Tin
some cases of such a nature that if an
important election had to be decided the
vote of some of the precincts would have
been promptly rejected), a discussion
took place and it was finally decided
that the duties of the board We're simply
clerical, and such being the fact. the
count must progress and certificates is
sued, and any n feeling aggrieyed had
a remedy ia the courts. An objection
was MADE by MI. Roosevelt to the re-
turns from Rocky Point, but as the vote
OF that precinct does not alter tho result
Mr.. Roosevelt will not contest the cleo
ton, as was his intention If he had been
elected without that. We believe the
board of canvassers were honest in the
desire to have a fair count, and every
one Will be satisfied with the result.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
The Valentine Mystery.

Everything, so far as can be learned,
points to the murder of Valentine. AL
though three weeks have elapsed since
the crime was supposed to have been
committed, nothing definite is yet
known. The party which went out a
day or two ago to search for the body
found evidence enough to convince
them that a crime had been committed,
but darkness coming on prevented a
complete search. It was to be COM
menced again to-day. At or near the
camp where Stoner and Valentine were
known to have been blood was found
and marks indicating that a body had
been dragged. The missing man'stooth
brush was also found. The party On
whom suspicion is strongly fixed bias
not been seen for several days. A horse
belonging to Mr.. Lepley is reported as
missing. Although this fact is not proof
positive, it is presumptive evidence, fol-
lowing SO closely as it does the disap-
pearance Of the party suspected.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
F. Atkinson. Register.
Notice o. Fi~ai En@yv.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA,

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA
Octofer q, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the. following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that said ~proofwiil
be made before John W. Tattan, probate Judge of
Choteau county, M. T., at Fort Benton, NJ. T.. on
Tuesday, November 25th, 1884, viz. John a. Black
ably, who made pre- emption declaratorv statement
No. 1920, for the VIZ SWI section 1, NWA NW4
section 10, and NE1 NEA section II, township IS
north, range 2 east.
Henames the following witnesses to prove his con-
Enuous residence upon and cultivation Of said land,
viz: Charles Richter and John c.. Duff, of Teton, M.
T., John E. Murphy and James McDevitt, of Fort
Benton, nj. t. +. Atkinson. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
II. Atkinson, Register.
Notice Of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. MONTANA,
lta4ohor Q - 90

October 81. 1884.
Notice IL hereby given that the following-namcd
settler has hled notice of his intention to make final
proof in support Of Ii q claim, and that said proof
will be made before Charles L. Spencer, deputy
clerk of the third judicial district in and for Choteau
county, NJ. T at Fort Benton. NJ. T., on Saturday.
December 10. 1884, viz O-csr A. Parson, who made
presumption declaratory statement No. ALAG for the
ny SW1, SW1 NNL secfion ID, and the SCI NEI
section Is. township 81 north, range 8 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con
viz: George r. Mitchell. John Hunsberger, Joseph
Ferreanlt and Jere Sullivan, all of Fort Benton, Cho-
teau County, NJ. I.
wet II. ADklNSON, RegISfer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Notice OF Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. MONTANA

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA
October 81. 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following-named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before Charles L. Spencer. deputy district
clerk of the district court in and for Choteau county.
NJ. IT,, at his office at Fort Benton. M. r., on Tuesday,
November 25th, 1854, viz: Andrew L. Forest, who
made presumption declaratory statement No. 1911,
for the SCI NEh section 10, and the SWI NWA
section 20, township pa north, range 9 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence UPON and cultivation of said land,
viz: Henry J. O'Hanlon, John Higgins. Chester B.
Fowler and Joseph Connolly, ell of Fort Benton,
Choteau county. MT.
r. Reeister.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
&c ssn~r.s "1"
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MoNTANA.l

LAND OFFICI; AT HELENA, M~oNTANA.(
November 10, 1854
Notice is hereby given that the tollowing-named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
will be made before Charles L. Spencer, deputy dis
trict clerk in and for Choteau county, M. T., at his
office in Fort Benton, M. T., ON Saturday December
20, 1884, viz: Alexander Burezyuski, who made pre-
emption decla' atory statement No. $3.50 for the
SEA- and lots 5. 6, I and s. section II, and lot 5, stc-
ton IL, township IS north, range 3 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
inuons residence upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: james I. Lee. Frank Gearing. Charles johnson
and James b. Culey, all Of Sand Coulee. Cho.eau
Co., nj. T. T. Atkinson, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Taken Up.

One bay mare with star in forehead, weight be-
tween 900 and 1000 pounds, no brands.
q, mouse colored mare with star in forehead,
weight about 100 pounds, no brands; has yonng colt.
One sorrel horse. bald face, branded rs on the left
thigh, weight about 800 pounds.
One two-ye-r-old roam horse, branded 4 on lett
shoulder.
Owners can secure fine animals by paying expenses.
ZIMMERMAN Bros, Dupuyer, M. T.
Blank Receipts end Promissory Notes, III handy
tablet fern, for fale ait the RIVER Press office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Notice OF Final Entry,
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MoNrANAl
N0Vnmlpr ID 1884 c

November 10. 1854.
Notice is hereby given that the following-named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof IN support of his claim, and that said proot viii
be made before c. L. Spencer. Deputy District Clerk
in and for Chotean county, M. T., at Fort Benton,
M. T., on Tuesday, December Is, 1884, z: John
Ohern, who maze presumption declaratory state
ment No. for 81 NW4 and So NEA, section
50, township rs north. ranged east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of said land,
VIZ: James Ohern. John S. Galbraith, Jacob Peter
man and Jackson Ripley, ali of Choteau county, MT.
F. Atkinson, Register,
ID. Donnelly, Attorney.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Notice OF Final Entry.

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA
October 90, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following-named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before Charles T.. Spencer, Deputy Clerk of
the District Court in and for Choteau county, at
Fort Benton, NJ. II, ON Thursday, Dec mber II, lsS4,
viz: Havilah B Strong, who made homestead applica-
ton No. 1878, for the 81 NEA, NJ SEA section
26. township 81 north, range l west
Henames the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinnou- residence upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: John P. Ford, Charles Z>ok, James G. Adams
and John Largent, all of Sun River, M. r.
W6t f. Atkinson. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Notice OF Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MoNTAN

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MoNTANA,l
November 12, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following-named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Charles L. Spencer, deputy dis
srict clerk in and for Choteau County, NJ. T.. at his
office in Fort Benton, NJ. t., on Saturday, December
9th, 1884. viz: Stephen |. Stoner, who made pre-
emption declaratory statement No. -. for the VIZ
NEA,S SCI NW4, NW1 SCI section q, township
20. north, range s east.
He names the following as his witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz: Charles Rowe. Thomas A. Cummings,
william S Wetzel and Frank Watkins, all of FJrt
Benton, Choteau county, NJ. r.
F. ATKINSON, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Wanted-Sheep on Shares.

1900 or 1000 sheep wanted on shares.
Have good new range, we'll Watered
with springs, and good shelter. Can
cut 100 to 200 tons of hay, and will have
good sheds. For further information
address the Montana Wool Grower,
Fort Benton, NJ. T.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
noGice OF final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA,
Nnrnnn hn, 12O1

LAND OFFICE At HELENE, NONTANA,
November 1. 1884.
Notice is hereby given, that the following-named
settler has filed notice of his intention TO make final
proof in support Of his clam. and that said proof
will be made before Charles /. Spencer, deputy dis
trict clerk in and for the county of Choteau, at Fort
Benton, NJ. t.. on Thursday, . cember IL, 1884, viz:
Gage ID. Clark. who made pre-emption declar, Dry
statement No. 6062. for the 81 SW1, section 8, SA
SCI section 4, township Is north, range east.
He names The following Witnesses to prove hs
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land. viz: Chas. S. Gibson. of Fort Benton. Choteau
county. M. r., ard George Dixor, Frank Huy and
Philip Gibson, of Cora creek, N, 7.
u6t .. II REGISTER.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-19
Dissolution Notice.

The firm heretofore existing under the name and
sly e of Harris & Lewis. doing business in the City
OF Fort Benton. Montana Territory, i this day dis
solved by mutual consent, Mr. .. w. ! evils having
purchased the entire infcfe~t OF Howell Harrie. Mr..
Lewis will co Il t all bills and pay all debts of the
concern. HOWE!.L HARRIS.
Fort Eenton, MI. EDWARD w.
Noyemb Der 18th, 1854.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-21
The Sharon Divorce Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20.-1n the Sharon
divorce case to-day, Miss Hill, the plaintiff,
resumed. She denied she instructed Nelson,
her attorney, to have Sharon arrested TO,
adultery. He did it on his own response
bility. She never stole the Belchcr mine
papers from Sharon's room. Barnes, the
counsel for the defendant, said he could
prove she had stolen them. A letter from
Ex-Governor Reichart, Wisconsin, dated,
Beloit, Wis.,, March 25 1888, to the plaintiff,
was introduced by the defense, in which
Reichart says eve have been waiting pa
tiently for those cards. If the honorable
senator does not come to time pretty soon,
send for me and I will bring along my pet
stuffed club and end the business" The
plaintiff continued, she believed that Reich
art always thought she was Sharon's wife,
but she never told him about the secret mar
rage. After the trouble betweenlhersef and
Sharon, she sent two different persons to the
latter, telling him, if he would permit her to
obtain divorce, she would never again
trouble him, but Sharon refused.