The river press., 1886-11-24
LOCAL NOTES.

office TO Buck & Hunts law office, the rear
room.
Dr. Frank Atkisson returned ON the
Helena coach last evening, after having
spent a pleasant vacation OF sevefai weeks
on the Pacific coast.
Lieut., Col. Bates, of Fort Assinaboine,
who has been transferred to Arizona,
left on the Helena coach this morning for
his new post Of duty.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Ell. Black did not get
away until this morning. Mr.. Black has
leased Col. Rice's resi- lence, including the
furniture, and will return and take pos
session about the 1st of December.
Mr.. John Harris, by his attorney, Il. Z.
Buck, filed notice Of contest yesterday
and the papers were served on w. Ill.
Black, sherff-elect. The matter will be
settled in the district court at the April
term.
No newspaper, east or west, north or
south, ever offered a more magnificent ar
ray of useful and valuable gifts TO its sub
scribers than is found in the prize list Of
the RIVER PRESS. Look at it and be con-
vnced.
Jake Odenwall informs us that he has
Just slaughtered 103 head of ssporkers" for
Thoma, Lacy OF the Shonkin and convert
ed most of the meat into bacon-as nice an
article as was ever offered in this or any
market. -.m.. ....=
Mr.. Chas. Rowe returned to-day from
trip to Barker, where he made arrange
ments Tor the representation OF the Ben
ton and FIintlock lodes, in which he still
has unlimited confidence. He let 4 con-
tract for the running of tunnel of forty
feet.
Mr.. Alex c. johnson did not purchase
the Wetzel residence ssfor his own use and
behoot, y the transfer having been made
to him for another party whom we hope to
see occupy it soon. Mr.. Johnson has no
intention Of taking possession Of the man
sion just now.
From Thursdays Daily.
The assessment Of Silver Bow county
foots up 81 .604, 900.
The assessment roll of Beaverhead
county foots up So, ,756 1896
Manager Mcguire is getting up a stock
company for the purpose Of erecting q
magnificent opera house at Helena.
A thousand dollars in useful prizes!
A years subscription, paid in advnce, Ell !.
titles you to chance in the drawing.
Operator Dayton is in receipt Of a new
seto telegraph instruments made of nickle.
They are the latest patent and work
nicely.
e. A. Kriedler, Of Miles city, Z. G.
Waters, of Billings, and John Mofitt and
r. G. Wallace Of Helena, have been ap-
pointed on the staff of Gen. Fairchild,
commander-in-chief of the G. A. r.
Mr.. Keefe, one of the contractors Of the
Manitoba road, was in the city yesterday.
He went over the route to Anaconda with
aview to bidding on the work, as soon as
for Great Falls last evening, well pleased
with his visit to Butte.-Miner.
Several loads OF merchandise for our
business men arrived from Helena to-day
also few loads of coal. 1t rs the general
cry that freight teams are scarce and hard
to get. A great many more teams than
aro N, fb;c oontinr onuld hava nnnsfa nf nrn.
ployment here'and at fair figures.
w. Minar has just received an oil
heater for his room, which has attracted a
great deal of attention to-day. 1t resem-
bles a calliope very much, and the small
boys have examined it in open-eyed Won
der all day. One wanted to know If il
was not steam piano, and another thought
it was shocking machine of some kind
Mr.. Minar states he has solved the prob
lem, show to keep warm without wood OF
COAL" He will have the heater in full
blast this evening when its good qualities
may be noted by the public.
From Friday Daily.
L. @. Power & Bro. have larger and
more varied assortment of holiday goods
this year than ever before. Mr.. Authier il
already preparing for their display.
r. C. Power & Bros store at Calgary
escaped in the recent fire, although itlook
ed at one time as if it must go. The fire
was raging within $50 feet Of the build
ing.
II people troubled with colds will taka
Ayers Cherry Pectoral before going +
church they will avoid coughing. Th'
Pectoral soothes and heals the irritatet
tissues and controls all disposition t,
cough.
Mat. Monroe, the yeoman Of. Belleyiey
precinct, accompanied by one of the Rie
voters at that place, is in the city to-day