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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
Notice of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. MONTANA.

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. MONTANA
October 81, 1884.
Notice Ii hereby given that the following-named
settler has Tiled notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of h 8 claim, and that said proof
will be made before Charles L. Spencer, deputy
clerk of the third judicial district in and for Choteau
county, M. T at Fort Benton. NJ. II, ON Saturday.
December IS, 1884, viz: Oscar A. Parson, who made
presumption declaratory statement No. 4l49 for the
NJ SWA, SWA W section ID, and the SEX NEA
section Is. township 81 north. range 8 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con
Mnuous residence upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: George 2. Mitchell. John Hunsberger, Joseph
Perreanlt and Jere Sullivan, all of Fort Benton, Cho-
team County, M. T.
wet f. ATKINSON, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
Notice of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA,

AND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA
November /. 1884.
Notice is hereby given, that the ollowing-named
settler has filed notice of his intention 10 make final
proof in support of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before Charles 1. Spencer, deputy dis
trict clerk in and for the county of Choteau, at Fort
Benton, NJ. T.. ON Thursday, ID cember IL, 1884, VIZ:
Gage D. Clark. who made presumption declar DRY
statement No. 6O62, for the Sk SWA, section 5, 81
SEA section A, township IS north, range east.
He names The following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz. Chas. s. Gibson, of Fort Benton. Chotean
county. M. T., and George Dixon, Frank Huy and
Philip Gibson, of Cora creek, M. I.
wet f. Atkinson, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
Notice of Final Entry,
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA,

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA
November II, 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
tr.ct clerk IN and for Cho.eau County, M; T.. at his
9th, 1884. viz: Stephen I. Stoner, who made pre-
emption declaratory statement No. -. for the W.
NEA, SEA NV, NV SCI section g, 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 Fort
Renton, Choteaa county, Nj. T.
E. ADhlNSON. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
Notice of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA
November Is, 1884.
Notice is hereby given, that the folloWing-named
settler has filed notice Of her intention to make final
proof in support of her claim and that said proof will
be made before Willis F. Parker, notary public, at
Great Falls. nj. T., on Saturday, December n, 1884,
viz: Judith NJ. Clark. who made presumption de-
c~laratory statement No. $751;, for the S1 NEA, NJ
SEX, section 6. township 20 north, range s east.
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz: Albert j. Huy, George 3. Huy. Herbert
@. ChoWen and George D.. Burlington. all Of Great
Falls, N. Il. +. Atkinson, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
Notice OF Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE At HELENA. M n

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, M. T.l
November Is, 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 Willis E. Parker, notary pubic. at
Great Falls. M. T., on Saturday, December 2I, 1854,
viz: Philip Gibson, who made homestead application
No: $500, for lots l, S, s and 9. and the SEX NE1
section Ia, township 20 north, range 3 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon ard cultivation of said land,
vix: Ira Myers. George ID. Bud ngton and Albert
G. Huy, OF Great Fall M T.. and James w. Natkin
of youngstown. NJ. T.
r.. K Roadster
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
THE RIVER PRESS.
Notice of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA

November "a, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the folloWing-named
setter has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will
be made before #. E.. Bywater, Justice OF the Peace
of Choteau county, NJ. r.. at his office in sand Cou-
lee, NJ. T., on Monday, December 18th 1884, viz. !:
John G. Ernst, who made homestead application No.
24s4 for the sWA sen, SCI >WA section ], and
the VIZ NEA section 10, township 10 north, range 4
east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of said land,
and James j. Lee, all OF Great Falls, NJ. L.
4. Atkinson. Register.
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Notice Of final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA
---. AouopnE .nr 10 1904

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONTANA
November 10. 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following-name
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before c. T.. Spencer. Deputy District Clerk
in and for Choteau county, M. r., at Fort Benton,
M. tt. on Tuesday, December 16. 1884, W: John
nn1 No. Wv : for 81 wv nd 81 NEM, section
80, township 25 north. range4 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, all of Choteau county. MT
+. Atkinson, Register.
!. j. DOnnelly. ATTORNEY.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
Notice Of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. MONTANA,

october 70, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the olloWlng-name
settler has filed notice of his intention to make maj
proof in support of his claim. and that SAD PROOF VIII
be made before Charles /. Spencer, Deputy Clerk OF
the District Court in and for Choteau county,, at
Fort Benton. NJ. II, on Thursday, Dec mDer IL, 1889,
VIZ: Havilah B Strong, who made homes1eau app,uaa
ton No. 1878, for the SH NE1. NJ ShA section
26. township 81 north, range | west
He names the following witnesses to prove nls con
tinnou- residence upon and cultivation OF sala iand,
viz: John P. Ford, Charles. q ,ok, James c.. Adams
and John Largent, all of Sun River, N. T.
wit z ADKINSON. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
The Storm at Helena.

HELENA, November 2e.-The wind
took the roof off the school house, Mon
Jana National bank and many other
buildings at this place last night. 1t
was the severest gale that has visited
this city for many a day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
Northern Montana Cattle Shipments.

The Manitoba will receive a train load
of cattle to-day from the Canadian Paci-
fic. This will be the last shipment
made this season, but it is the intention
of the Canadian Pacific to make it a
permanent one, and the officials OF that
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
Dissolution Notice.

The firm heretofore existing under the name and
of Fort Benton. Montana Territory, il this day dis
solved by. mutual consent, Mr.. 3. w. Lewis having
pnrcha- ed the entire interest of Howell Harris. Mr..
Lewis will co leet all bills and pay all debts of the
cOneefn. HOWELL HARRlS.
Fort Benton, MT. EDWARD w. LEWIS.
Napemhar tn. 1884.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03

Blank Receipts and PTomissory Notes. in handy
tahtet form, tor sale ut lhr RIVER PRgss office
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
Ne VS. AND NOVELTY
DEPOT.
Opposite the Grand Union Hotei.)

Tt Is the place you are looking for.
You con Arrays find q Cigar to salt
your purse, from one for a n cktt up
to ten or twtoaty Thousand at eUhotesale,
at lowest "Korky" times prices, Note
the price-s1s per thousand, or 81 per
hundred.
I hare also a large stock Of choice
Chromos and OIL Paintings very cheap.
JeUeby, Pocket Kaaiues, Rogers plated
Knives, Spoons and Napkin Rings very
low. Picture Frames, Banyos, Wolins,
French Ho1ps, Bird Cages, Dots, choice
Candies and Nuts. The best and most
complete line of TObNecOs IN the mar
ket, and at the tovest prices. The only
compile line of Stationery IN the city.
I haze Writing Paper IN all sizes
of pads and tablets. Green Fruits IN
their season.
Call and examine goods and prices.
C.. w. CRANE
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-12-03
G FOR SALE.

These bucks consist of thoroughbred Merino and
g cross between the thoroughbred Merino and the
thoroughbred 8 ~hropshire Down. We invite all per-
Cnr ban q before purchasing elsewhere. For partic-
uiars address or call on SMITH BROS.
Martinsdale. MT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-18
BLACRSBURG.
virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Col
icge-improvements and Prospects.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
IN .nI.nn Va snl.tnraLc IL 1914

I'orrcsIOndence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
BLACKSBURG, Va, September 10, 1884.
ihe Virginia Agricultural and Mechani-
cal college was first opened in October
ioi2. Last year we matriculated 100 stu
dtnts, representing go counties and the
slties of Lynchburg. Danyille. Petersburg.
NoiIoih. Richmond, Winchester. Char
lotttsyiile. and Manchester. This year we
nope 10 reach 300, the maximum number
liked ~ the General Assembly.
improvements during vacation have been
OF very important character. Another
laboratory has been equipped for analytical
WORK, thus giving us laboratory FOR q,Ian-
tfailyo work rs well rs one for qualitative
WORK. We are training more analytical
chemists than any other institution in the
SiGte. Twenty young men are now spend
ing from five 10 ten hours per week in our
laboratories. Another large mess-haIl has
been completed and furnished, thus giving
us roum foI 300. A meteorological station,
IN connection with the United States Signal
Bureau. has been established and eQuipped,
and makes monthly reports TO the central
office. telegraph line connecting Ills with
The trunk line, a distance Of eight miles.
viii be completed in the next sixty DAYS.
y cabinet OF seeds, illustrating the grasses.
grains, and fruit. Of Virginia. is rapidly
becoming an interesting addition to the
agricultural department. Professor Hitch
cocks large geological map OF the United
States has been purchased. as well as M,ior
Hctchkiss's geological map OF Virginia.
The lecture-rOoms have been rettted and
the library increased.
The present endowment fund. arising
from the sale oi the public lands given bv
Congress, yields us an annuity OF $50, 900.
which meets all Of our current expenses.
and leaves q surplus each wear IN the trea-
sury. We therefore do not owe a dollar,
and have money ahead. The only change
in the chairs llss been the detail of an army
officer, according to act Of Congress. "a
professor Of military science and tactics.
this giving TO us q West Point officer for
the head Of our military department, be-
sides saving $1,000 per year IN salary. We
have been so fortunate as 10 secure a yOun9
NirginIsn and graduate Of Richmond
College.
The faculty consists of president, six
professors, and three instructors.
With ap able and efficient faculty. with
the agricultural, scientific, and military de-
pariments organized upon broad and
progressive basis, with course Of study
equal to any college in the state. with the
necessary expenses placed within the reach
Of The average citizen, with = location cee-
hrated for its health and beauty. we are
prepared 10 meet the object, Tor which the
institution has been cndo ned. and to meet
the imperative demands OF the State
scientific agricuturi>t with military train
Ing. (.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-18

who met these students on their Journey at
AQUA creek, on the Potomac. then the
usual route Of travel between the North
snd the south. When they reached the
city they were enter tanned at a grand ban
auct al the old Columbian Hotel. The Gov
ernor. and the heads OF the several de-
pal tments OF the government, and the
members Of the Legislature, and the
Leading citizens OF the state were present.
The occasion was altogether one OF the
most memorable In the history OF the
state. Another epoch was the close of
the war. The great body OF the people,
owing to the deyastations OF the war,
the abolition ~ slavery, the almost complete
destruction Of our industrial resources,
the loss OF stocks, Confederate bonds. &c.,
were very much impoverished. Thousands
Of families in the southern States. who pre-
yiouS TO the war had ample means fo' o1er-
Ing the highest academic and professional
education to their children, bad been 80
utterly ruined that they were not only
wanting in the moans to meet the expenses
OF liberal education. but even subsistence
upon the plainest necessaries OF lie was
a aqucstion Of the most momentous concern.
Besides. the occurrence OF the war calling
OFT young men into the tented field had
left them without the necessary academic
preparations 60 III them TO undertake 10
enter the learned professions. This cOndi-
tion Of things was not improved by the
period Of reconstruction, resulting in
still further impovcrsbment, nor by the
great panic OF 1873. Under these difficult
ties the professors OF the college have
faithfully and laboriousy tolled. Sotwlth-
standing the adverse influences to which
the college has been subjected. il has at
tanned a prosperity unknown in its pre-
vious history, save that Of the brief period
brought about by the peculiar condition OF
the country during and Immediately pre-
ceding The war.
During the last session il secured a class
of ninety-One students, and greatly extend
ed it, means OF instruction. The faculty
promises that these means will be still fur
ther extended during the coming session,
and that the prospects indicate a yet larger
class.
The college has eight professors, with
eleven other gentlemen in its adjunct facul-
ty and otherwise connected with the work
Of teaching.
The college has recently made valuable
additions TO its appliances for Illustration
in all the departments OF instruction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-18
WASHINGTON AN LEE.
\ Bright Cutlook-The McCormick aud Brad
ford Endowments.

y -
ford Endowment..
lCotre.pondcucc Of The Richmond DispatchI
LEXINGTON, Va. September 10. 1884.
Washington and Lee University enters
upon il, notwithstanding year Of
corporate existence with better prospects
than ever before.
During the la,t three years the number
OF students la, increased 30 per cent, and
The endowment has been very largely aug
mented, with the promise Of considerable
accessiOns in the near future.
Undcra power in the will of the late
Cyrus II. Mccormick, OF Chicago, The tui'
versity ha. recently received from hi, wife
and son. the executors Of his will. the sum
Of S20. 900. This. added 10 the prey iou-
gifts of Nr. Mccormick to the tnlYer'itN'
makes : total Of over $4,000.
A most important addition 20 the cndoW-
ment OF the University j, made by HE VIII
II the late Vincent T.. Bradford, LII. d.
u. {. L., OF Philadelphia. subject 10
power Of appointment which may be eNcT-
cised by bis widow, Dr. Bradford bequeathS
TO Washington and Lee University what
will ultimately amount 10 one half OF Ms
large estate. The will provides for The en-
dowmcnt, at Mrs. Bradford dcaih' oi the
bradford Chair OF Civil Law and Equity
Jurisprudence. and for the contingent en-
dowment. il there be sufficient surplus AZ
ter The death OF certain annuitant,, ol Inc
Bradford Chair Of Constitutional sni IL
ternatiOnal Law.
Under Dr. Bradford's will Washington
and Lee University will also receive, III
Mrs. Bradford's death. the tcst1t0r's Vaitl-
able law library. containing more tlin
LOCO volumes. and his splendid collection
OF paintings, which will adorn the art gal-
lery in the recently-erectcd NcWconD
Hall.
The next session opens OF september
18th, and the attendance OF a large number
OF student. il confidently expected.
The laboratory and museum OF the in>ti-
tuition are thoroughly equipped, - are a so
The departments OF Natural Philosophy
and Applied Mathematics. A. an incen-
i've 10 high scholarship there are several
honorary and endowed scholarships open
Tor competition. also one fellowship yield.
ing 800 annually, which. after being held
two yesrs. upon satisfactory examination
carries with Il the graduate degree OF
Doctor OF Philosophy. The alumni and
other friends OF the institution have In
contemplation the endowment OF an addi-
tlonal fellowships. Recently the course
wss arranged 80 as TO give three directions ,
10 the degree OF Bachelor OF Art and two
10 The degree OF Master Of Arts. Next
Jrne IT Is proposed to celebrate the cca.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-18
THE MEDICAL COLLEGE.
aczr scraps or IIstsry-The Faculty
b,emorable E,ent.-The Outlook.


The Medical College OF Virginia i one
OF the most notable lnslitutiOnsof the state.
Conceived by the brilliant Augustus l..
Warner. then Professor OF surgery in the
University of Virginia, and one OF the
most accomplished men in his profession
m the country. he was aided BY the wise
counses OF Drs. John Cullen. Chamber
lain. and 1laupin, who associated with
them to form il, first faculty Drs. BOhan-
non and johnson, these being among the
most distinguished practitioner. aud -ci-
enti,S OF the Statc. lts bark thus
manncd was launched upon the yoy-
agc Of time forty-seycn years ago. and
during the succeeding Years il has been
blessing snd 4 power in the state.
IT. faculty have embraced the best men IN
the profession. and ltS classes the most
promising young men OF this and other
southern statc,. Many OF its graduates
have attained eminent distinction. Ii
originally occupied what had been the
old United States Hotel. at the corner u
Nineteenth and Nain streets. that being
then very central location. but in the
course OF six or seven years it. present
admirable site was selected, and the pre-
sent building was erected. This building
il very unique i'm its architecture, being
modelled sitter the Egyptian style. and al.
tracts the attention OF nearly all strangers
who see it, especially those OF cultivated
tsstes. II i. nquestionsbly one OF the
chas,e.t specimens Of architecture in the
State.
The hospital building at. the college.
erected upon a portion OF its ample
grounds, though not so striking In its ex-
terror design ~ the college building proper,
is still . line structure. and is rs perfect in
lis plans a. \ hospital as the college il
beautiful.
The period Of the John Brown war, i'm.
mediatelv preceding the late war between
the states. was an epoch IN the history OF the
college. II having become apparent that
such wss the sntsgonism OF feeling between
the northern and southern sections of the
country that dissolution was inevitable.
q very large number Of students, indeed
almost all the southern students In the
northern colleges on the Atlantic slope,
secefed from those colleges and came TO
the Medical College OF Virginia.
The city Of Richmond appointed com
mi,iee oi its most distinguished citizens,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-18

and are kept In good condition. The
library register shows that the college at
tracts many visitors from all parts OF the
country. The library Of 10000 volumes,
the large mineral cabinet. and the hand
somely.furnIsbed society halls will repay
the visitor for looking through them.
The students take rooms IN the college
and board In families; some lodge and
board in families. For the convenience
OF the students, water will be conveyed
from the town pipes TO point quite near
the college buildings. which will be rem
dercd safer by the proximity OF tre-hy-
drant.
Roanoke presents remarkable record OF
successful work. done at great personal
sacrifice by earnest and devoted men who
have had and still have abiding faith in the
future Of the college. Almost wholly I'M
endowed, and with never dollar from the
State Treasury. the college has not only
maintained its existence, but II has
accomplished good and great work
and made national reput1tion.
Its financial condition is gradually i'm
proving, and the endowment OF the institu-
tion on permanent and liberal basis at no
distant day Is counted upon with conh-
dence. Several requests have been made.
but most Of the property has not yet come
into the hands of the trustees. The college
has host Of patrons and friends who will
take care 81 its future. No honest work
fer GCd and humanity will be allowed TO
fail. PROGRESS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-18
EMORY AAD HENRY.
Historic DISTINGUISHED Graduates What
the Ccming Year Promises.


Correspondence If the Richmond D.-palch.l
EMORY. VA. September lG, 1854.
II may not be known that EmOr, and
Henry College j. the oldest institution oi
learning in Southwest Virginia, having
been projected bv the iIol,ton Conference
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church "a. long
ago as 1873. Perhaps, also. il has had
wider circle Of patronage than any other
denomnati0nll college in the State. having
educated in whole or in part more than >iX
thousand young men. such men A. john
Il. Floyd, Beverly X. Johnston. Wyndhlm
Robertson. and James ". Shcticy have
been member. OF it, Board of Trustees.
Among its notable graduates are John
GOode, Robert Ridgway, William l.. Pc
t6r> DR.. y. +. REID, CT North Carolina;
DR.. James :. Kennedy, OF Tennessee:
General Henry ID. Clayton. Of Alabama;
and Captain Charles T.. NawteT. of ' IT.
ginia. Among it, undergraduate ,tudcnl-
were the BledsOe brothers, now eminent
Methodist preachers OF your city, Rev.
John j. Laileriy. General j. l.. Il. stuart.
and a host OF other, who have taken an
honorable part in life.
Prior TO the war the school reached q
patronage OF 20. Since then il M, moi
gone higher than Isl. The Last thrc" year
have been years OF improvement in AL H.
rcctiOnS-hrsi. the patronage has incrcar rd
in that time at least Scyenty-iiyc per cent
secondly. the grounds and buil1ius- hA'c
been much improved al an expenditure uI
about $500; thirdly, an endowment ,lb-
scriptiOn OF over 100000 has been lahed
through The efforts OF the president. ~.
sullins. Al the recent commencement the
faculty was enlarged by the election oil
Professor George W. Miles, Jr.. 10 TIE
chair Of modern languages. Professor
Miles Is one OF our own alumni and j, also
aeraduate Of Latin, French. and German
OF the University OF Virginia. He u
young man OF high character and many ac-
compiishments aud VIII add much t3 the
strength OF the college.
The outlook for the current year II very
encouraging. in spite OF the depressed
condition OF the country there has alIeld!
been large enrolment OF students. The
advantages that the college possesses IN thc
way OF heaIthful situation. &c. the gooi
record that Il has made Ia the past, are con-
sideralions that guarantee success.
The college will publish next summer M
alphabetical list Of all the young men who
bsve ever been here M students. IL i
much desired 10 append TO each name Il |
bri'f hiogranhieal sketch. Old stud'nt,
ihiouguout lac State arc earnestly requeslei
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-09-18
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
A BRIGHT PROSPECT FOR issi-s5.

What Our Higher Educational INSTITUTIONS
Expect - Endowment New Cha'rs-im-
provemcrts- General Financial Condition.
We present below a series OF letters bear
ing upon the prospects OF higher education
in virginia in 1Ss4-'SJ. which cover many
points OF interest, not only to educators,
but 10 the general public.