The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-17

"A pleasant reunion took place at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson, on
Sunday last. The family consisted of
IEMr. and Mrs. Patterson, seven children
and three grand children (the only
member OF the family being absent was
Lieut.. Ihies, of Fort Missoula), met for
tor the first time in several years and
the gathering was very enjoyable.
The new stage and mail line between
Andersonville and the Judith is now in
complete working order. Mr.. II. B.
Hill, the mail contractor, informed our
reporter yesterday that the service for
the present would be ~semi-Weekly, leav-
ing Andersonville Sundays and Wednes-
tuesdays and Judith Tuesdays and Fri
days. Between Andersonville and Ju-
dith there are three post offices-Elder
Grove, Saltbrook and Moccasin. This
line will be of great benefit to settlers
in that locality.
From fridays Daily.
Paynlaster Clayton expects to return
to Helena by the way of Great Falls.
DR.. Turner has gone to Neihart to
represent the owners of the Snow Creek
mines.
The government stable at Fort Mac
NM WIN ~ = I'LL lO ACGA oAA
$40, 0OO.
Alex. H. Beattie, clerk OF the Sd Judi
clal district court, is suffering from a
gunshot wound received during the war.
Geo. P. Fiske, of Warm Spring creek,
Meagher county, who has been in town
for a day Or two, left for his ranch yes
terday.
Wyllis A. Hedges, a son of Judge
Hedges, of Helena, was married on the
Sd inst, at So%uthington, Conn, to Miss
Ida ?. Black.
4 John Davis, superintendent of the
Benton d Billings stage line, is expected
to-day. John is II Of the best stage
men in the country.
Il Charlie Kelly WIS 4 fortunate finder
Of a sum Of money yesterday-the am
cunt our reporter could not learn
which he will give to the owner upon
his proving ownership.
Paymaster Clayton arrived yesterday
on his way to Assinaboine. The escort
is under the command of Lieut.. J. H.
Baldwin, 18th infantry. They will leave
for Assinaboine this morning.
James w. Hathaway, who has been
10 I'm ~
for sheriff of Lewis and Clarke county,
is out with a card in the Herald with
drawing his name in tavor-of~D-A.~
ChurchiIl.
The eagle belonging to Robert Gull
bertson was killed night before last.
His slayers were not content with kill
ing the bird but took the pains to pluck
him. Mr.. Culbertson says he was as fat
kaS q ThankSoivinU turkpy
FT Kyle Price enthusiastically Tread of
EthOroughbred rams of Paris Gibson &
Son yesterday. Robt. B~lankenbaker,
who accompanied Messrs. Price and
Gibson to the %latter's thoroughbred
ranch above town, informs US he had
the pleasure of inspecting there the fin
est lot of thoroughbred sheep he has
ever seen in Montana.-~-~-~
Sheridan & Barker. merchant t%ailors,
corner of Broadway and Jackson street,
Helena, are in receipt Of the largest and
finest display ever brought to the terri
tory of foreign goods in all the latest
colors and designs for fall and winter
wear. The public is invited to call and
examine.
The finest assortment of jewelry ever
brought to Montana is now displayed at
G. P. Reeves & Co.'s, Helena. Anyone
visiting the capital city should not fail
to call and view the display of SO many
! beautiful articles. Whether you wish
to purchase OF. not, do not fail to take a
peep at them.
If you have a fine watch which you
wish cleaned or repaired send Tito Geo.
p. Reeves q Co., of Helena. Only the
Inct xrnrlyy,ap arn anlninNpd in fhHf as
Enlistment. If you wish for any gold
or silver iewelry, silverware, or q fine
watch or clock, rememberthat the above
firm have a full and complete stock and
are selling the same at a reasonable hg-
rure. Orders by mai. receive prompt II
careful attention.
Nothing is vet known of the upper
river improvements, for which q liberal
appropriation was made by the last con-
gress. Vague rumor occasionally reach
us of the progress tie steamer Emily IS
making up the river. Not being dell
nitely heard from the presumption IS
that no improvements will be made IN
this section during the present season.
This is to be regretted, as the navigation
of the upper river urgently requires I'M
mediate Improvement. The Shonkln
bar. the bette noig of all steamboatmen,
should be removed, but ii the prosperity
of this section depended entirely upon
the removal Of this impeachment TO nav
igation, we should be beautifully LETT.
The delay in beginning work this sea
son. with plenty of funds available, IS
hard to understand.
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Shonk1n Shots.
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