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Sheriff's Sale,

Under and by virtue of an order of sale and
decree of foreclosure and sale, issued out of the
district court of the twelfth judicial district of
the state of Montana, in and for the county of
Chouteau, on the 2lst day of September, A. D.
1904, wherein the Stockmen's National Bank of
obtained Judgment and decree of foreclosure
and sale against Frank Bowes, Maggie Bowes
and Bogy Mercantile Co. a corporation, deten-
dAnts, for the sum of Nine-Thousand. Four Hun
dred Seventeen and lo-loo Dollars, (S9,4l,.1o>,
besides interest, costs and attorneys fees, which
said decree was, on the 2lst day of September, A.
d. 1904, recorded in Judgment book No. c of
said district court, on page Ia, I Am commanded
to sell all those certain pieces PARCELS of land
situated, lying and being in the county of Chou
eau, state of Montana, and bounded and describ-
ed as follows, to-wit:
The NWh, of section 80, in township 80 north
Of range ~ east: also the NJ Of the SW4 the
Sci, Of the SWAa and the SWA of the Sc /, of
section 50, III township SO north of range l9 east;
also the lots numbered l and of section 3, in
township 3: north of range 10 east, and the SCI,
OF the SEA Of section SO, and the S1s of the SWla
OF Sectlons 81, in township 80 north of range 10
east, OF Montana Meridian in Montana, according
to the official plat and survey thereof, toge; her
with all and singular the tenementS, heredita-
ments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or
in anywise appertainng.
Pubic notice Is hereby given that on SATURDAY.,
the 10th day of October, \. D. 1884, at II O'Clock
noon OF that day, at the front door of the court
house, IN Fort Benton, Chouteau county Montana,
will, in obedience to said order of sale and de,
cree OF foreclosure and sale, cell the above de-
scrloeu property, Or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy said Judgment, with interest
and costs to the highest and best bidder for cash
in hand.
Given under my hand this 2srd day of septem-
ber, A. d. 1904. JOHN BCCKLEY. Sheriff
BY EXoR PEPlN, Under Sheriff.
r. +. sTRANAHAN, Attorney for Plaintiff.
The river press., 1904-10-05
The Churchill-B Wedding

The residence of MIR. and Mrs. Geo.
d. Patterson on lower Main street
was the scene OF a very pretty home
wedding this Wednesday, morning,
when MIR. I. F. Churchill, of this city,
and Miss Frances P. Bowling, of Bal
timore, Md, were united in marriage.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father Mccormick, of Great Falls,
and was witnessed by large number
of relatives and friends.
The rooms were very prettily decor
ated with flowers and evergreens, and
an improvised altar had been erected.
The bride was attended by three little
flower girls--the Misses Marg aret,
Shirley and Catherine p Patterson-who
were dressed in white and carried car.
nations, while the bridegroom was
supported by Mr.. Geo. L. Overfield.
The bride wore a handsome gown OF
white Paris muslin and lace, and car
ried a bouquet of white carnations.
Mendelssohn's "Wedding March -
was played by Mrs. w. Minar, and
at the conclusion of the ceremony the
newly married couple received the
hearty congratulations of their
| friends.
Among those present were MIR. and
Mrs. j. e. Bower, of Okla; Mrs. G. c..
Ch mbers, of St. Paul: Mr.. and Mrs.
j. o. Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs. j. f.
Patterson. MIR. and Mrs. j. Ward
| Huse, Mrs. a. S. Turner, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. d. Sharp, Mrs. w. J. Minar,
Mrs. John Harris, Messrs. John
Churchill, w. A. Patterson, A. G.
Oder, J. V. Carroll. Fred Thies, j. B.
Hurst and Geo. l.. Overfield.
A wedding breakfast was served i'm.
mediately after the ceremony, and in
the afternoon the bridal party left for
the Churchill ranch on the Missouri
river. They will start on an extended
visit east in a few days.
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The October Weather Record.

According to bulletin issued by
Observer Ling, of Havre, the mean
or normal temperature for the month
of October during the past twenty two
years has been IA degrees. The ex.
tremes of temperature have been 16
below zero on October Is, 1881, and SO
degrees on October :, 1882
The average precipitation for Octo.
Der during the period mentioned has
been O.64 inches, the maximum being
ZIG inches in 1898. There was a snow
fall of y inches on the first day OF
the month in that year.
October has an average of ten clear
days, twelve partly cloudy and nine
cloudy days.
The river press., 1904-10-05

Carl Nelson was taken to Great
Falls this morning by John Smith,
and placed in Columbus hospital to
received treatment for the injuries he
received as the result of being kicked
by horse several days ago.
Three men charged with robbing a
laborer at Fort Assinniboiue had a
hearing before Justice Mcintyre at
Havre yesterday and were founc
guilty. They were each sentenced to
fine of $25 and costs, and thirty
days in Jail.
Yesterday was a great day for po.
litical conventions in Butte, there be-
ing five separate meetings of county
organizations. There were two anti
trust conventions, and arrangements
were made for fusion with the popu.
lists, the labor party and faction
claiming to be the regular democratic
rganization.
The Montana Oil company has been
incorporated with the secretary Of
state for the purpose Of developing the
Bannatyne oil fields on the Teton.
The capital is 81, ,500,0 and the in
corporators are Charles Brady, Flor
ian Carnal of Havre, w. j. Weiher,
M. FL. Luther and William Meadow
croft of Great Falls.
A driving horse owned by Geo. w.
Crane was shot on the streets at late
hour last night, and died shortly af-
terward from the effects of the wound.
The shooting took place near the resi-
dence of Henry Hagen, and the latter
informed Mr.. Crane this morning that
he accidentally shot the animal while
trying to kill skunk.
Advices from Glasgow state that a
trial jury for the October term of
court will be drawn, the jurors to re.
port for duty on October II. The
criminal business of the term will in
clude the trials of Mrs. John Mottner
and Wallace Dye, charged with the
the murder of John Mottner about
year ago; and that of H. Grammer,
charged with killing L. A. Houtaling
at Malta last June.
NoT1CE.-If you send during this
month your watch to Jesse COLON,
Great Falls, Mont, he will clean and
warrant it one year for $3.50.
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Public Sale Of Real Estate.

Notice Is hereby given that the chairman of the
board Of county commissioners of Chouteau
county, Montana, will offer at pnblic sale to the
highest bidder for cash, at the front door of the
court house in Fort Benton between the hours
of two and three O'Clock p. m. of Saturday, Octo
ber 22, 1904 the following described real estate,
title to which has been acquired by the county
half interest in and to Block 81 of the original
towneite of Fort Benton, according to the Off
cial plat of said townsite file and of record in
the Office of the clerk and recorder OF Chouteau
county, Montana.
By order of the board of county commissioners
E. FRANK SAYRE,
Clerk of the Board.
Fort Benton, Sept. l5 1901
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Fearful odds Against Him,

Bedridden, alone and destitute.
Such, in brief was the condition of an
old soldier by name of J. J. Havens,
Versailles, 0. For years he was
troubled with Kidney disease and
neither doctors nor medicines gave
him relief. At. length he tried Electric
Bitters. 1t put him on his feet in
short order and now he testifies. "I'm
on the road to complete recovery. -
Best on earth for Liver and Kidney
troubles and all forms of Stomach
and Bowel Complaints. Only soc.
Guaranteed by D. G.. Lockwood, drug
gist.
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The Socialist Labor Ticket.

BUTTE, Sept. 21.-The Socialist La.
Dor party has named these electors:
Patrick O'Rourke, teamster, and John
Carroll, laborer, of Silver Bow coun-
ty, and Robert Clausen, lumberman,
of Flathead county.
For president, the Socialist Labor
party has named Charles H. Corriga an,
a printer, of Syracuse, N. Y, and for
vice president, William c. Cox, coal
miner, of Collinsville, III.
No candidates were named for state
offices.
The river press., 1904-10-05
Ranch for Sale,

In Dawson county, Montana, with excellent
cattle. Plenty Of good water, unfaiiing spring
of good water near the house. new buildings,
eight room frame house. large frame barn, two
sheep sheds, other buildings, corrals, etc. Com
machinery, tools, etc. Eleven head of good work
horses and other stock. Also about 1900 good
sheep and hay. Ranch sold without sheep if de-
sired. This is clearly a gilt edged proposition
and will be sold at a bargain. For further in
formation address DIR. r.. H. WIMER,
Marshall, MINI.
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$500 Reward.

Five hundred dollars reward to any one giving
pering with brands or stock ranging on Birch
and all stock bearing it are my 8 property.
JACK GOFF, Lewistown, Mont
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Sheep for Steers.

have 800 head OF high grade merino ewes,
heavy shearers and all young, that wish to ex-
change for good two and three year.old eteers, or
will sell. For particulars write to or call on
p. II. SCHWARTZ, Big Sandy, Mont.
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Sheep For Sale.

About 700 head of mixed yearlings, medium
wooled sheep for sale. For particulars address
FRANK SCHULTZ.
Warrick, Mont.
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Sheep For Sale.

For Sale, about 1000 lambs at $50 per head,
and 900 old ewes at $l.00 per head. Address
l.. D. PUGSLEY,
Marias Mont,
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Five Dollars Reward,

Estrayed-A bay work horse, branded II
on right shoulder, and about eight years old. WI
Five dollars reward is offered for his return to
j. +. PATTERSON Fort Benton
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Bucks For Sale,

One hundred head of good Cotswold grade
bucks for sale, in lots to suit purch1 asers. For
particulars address JOHN LEHFELDT.
Rig Sandy. Mont
The river press., 1904-10-05

A seven-room house, with all modern conven-
fences, good stable and o,t-buildngs. Address
R. Ky ", River Preee.
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Sh eep for Sale.

5000 lambs at $1.50 with six (G) per cent cut
also 1000 good, old ewes at 1.20.
SIMPSON BROS.
Timer Milk River
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Bucks for Sale.

I have l70) seventy first class bucks from to {
years old for sale cheap. Can be seen at my
Shonkin ranch. j. II. RICE.
The river press., 1904-10-05

Parties wishing to purchase live
stock Will lind some attractive offer
lngs In our advertising columns.
The river press., 1904-10-05
House for Sale or Rent,
House For Sale.

House for sale or rent. For particulars apply
@ MRS. CHAS. ROWE, Fort Benton, Mont
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BOTH PHONES 6FE4hlzz E M9 No. 1876

Even and Mary Rains, who received
the bands of illusion and outlined the
path of the party. Then came Misses
Lena Frierson of Nashville and Jane
McEnery of New Orleans, and Misses
Lucia McEwen and Margaret Frierson.
Miss Anne Evans, the Maid CT Honor
came next, followed by Master Law
renee Branch Howard. as ring bearer,
and little Miss Mary Wilkes Mckinney.
The young In lies were exquisltely at
tired In white decollette costumes, wear
ing dainty little wreaths of pink roses.
Already toe minister, Dr.. r. a.
Wharton, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain church, and the groom with
his best man Mr.. +. W. Evans, had
assumed their places at the altar.
Then came the bride alone. slowly,
as BELTS BRIDE beautI-
fully. gracefully did she descend the
long stairway and enter the rooms
for her, her countenance Ie-
fiecting at once joy in the thought of
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morning. this scene of beauty bright
in the memory of each, and standing
out, as it ever will stand out, above
all the beauty and joy which has
come into their lives. And above al
the beauty, all the grandeur, the figure
Of the youthful bride stands pIe-emi-
nent; her soft brown eyes reflected
more beauty than they absorbed; her
smile carried with it the realization
of all that she is; as the central figure
of this occasion she will always linger
lovingly in the hearts of those who
were present, her beautiful childhood
and girhood thus being CT owned with
a glorious diadem. with love for the
central stone.
Mr.. Evans, who has for so long held
first place in heI heart. is young
man who enjoys the confidence and
respect Of very large number OF
friends a young man who attains
success in all of his undertakings, the
success which emanates from compe-
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Atkinson williams.

The wedding of Miss Mary E. Will
| liams and Mr.. Chas. w. Atkinson. Of
Louisville, was solemized at the BRIDES
home on South Garden street at 4:3(
o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the
presence of many relatives and warm
personal friends of the young couple
A HON. wedding is surrounded by
many associations not found in a public
wedding, and all these dear associations
attached to this afternoons ceremony.
The cozy little home was never 80
pretty as it shone under the arrange
ment and after the decorations OF today.
SmiIax and chrysan themums-the white
and green, we're the colors employed.
In the parlor where the ceremony was
performed the decorations we're especi
ally elaborate and especially beautiful.
An archway was arranged in the large
bay window, lighted by scores OF waxen
candles and entwined with emilax.
Under this archway the bride and
groom met and we're married by Rev.
w. II. Doss. of Mt. Pleasant.
After the ceremony the bridal party
moved to the dining room, which was
also beautifully decorated, and bon
bons we're served and the brides cake
was cut. The cake was heart shaped,
covered with a figured icing of roses
and forget-me.nots.
The bride is daughter of Mrs. Ed
Williams, and IS a young woman Of many
personal charms. The groom is civil
engineer connected with the l.. Il N.
Railroad and was for time In charge
of construction work at the new Column
bia depot While here he made many
friends who will join in the general con-
Mr.. and Mrs. Atkinson left on the
evening train for their home at Louis
villa
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WEDDING BELLS.
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.
Evans Hatcher.

"A wedding which represented every
ointment of an ideal home wedding
was celebrated tuesday evening at nine
O'Clock at ''Blythewood, 3" the hand
some suburban home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. ii. Hatcher. Never in the history
OF Maury county has there been a more
lavish display of all that is beautiful.
than upon tins. the occasion of the
marriage of Miss Ethel, the lovely
daughter of the house. to MIR. Henri,
u. Evans, Jr.
The scene. upon entering, was one
which Will never be forgotten. The.
nooIs of hall and reception rooms were
covered with white. which gave addi.
tlunsl biilliancy to every flower, and
brought out the full beauty of the
elaborate hangings and festoons of
green. The room in which the cere-
mony was performed, and which was
separated from hall and adjoining
room by broad bands of white ribbon,
carries easily the honor of wearing the
most beautiful decorations ever seen IN
this city. From ceiling tic floor, ON
every side, In every corner, white
chrysanthemums and smilax seemed
fairly to revel in the wealth of beauty
10y WIZ NiOahihSs tic OCtdSOu VI Tile
room was set apart by wreaths and
flowers. resembling an altar, and from
overhead to either side and to the floor
was suspended bands of smIlax white
satin ribbon and chIysanthemums.
forming canopy of rare beauty, sur
mounted by large how of white tulle |
from behind Cleaned the light of many
white candles, while hundreds of these
little aids to beauty shed their soft
radiance from lofty positions in the
room.
The adjoining apartment shared in
The honors of the white and green
decorations. and it was through the
arge flower bedecked aIchway which
interviewed. that the guests witnessed
he beautiful ceremony.
the bridal party came down the
tairway while Charities band played
Nendelsohn s Wedding March. and
hen proceeded through allies formed
y broad bands Of white illusion, held
y Messrs. William and John
evans, Sam Harlan. Chealrs Mayes :
nd DR.. Wallace Wilkes. First
escended Misses Margaret Nc |
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Simpkins-Cook.

A pretty wedding was that of Mr.
Ira Simpkins and Miss Luella Cook. al
the home of the bride s parents. Mr..
and Mrs. S. q. Cook, on South MAR
street Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.
The decoration will be especially beau.
tiful and harmonious and many guests
were present. Rev. j. A. Molloy
came over from Lewisburg to perform
the ceremony.
The groom holds an important posi-
tion with the Columbia Mill & Ele-
vato1 Co. and is held in high esteem
by his employers.
The bride is one of CoIum pia s popu-
lar young women and will prove a
help. meet indeed to the man of her
choice. Mr.. Simpkins went with his
bride after the ceremony to pretty
cottage on South Galloway street,
which he has recently furnished.
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Ray came out from Nashville Wednes
day morning to attend the Atkinson
Williams wedding.
Mrs. j. I. Wilholte and Mrs. Bos
tick, of Thompson Station, have bee,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Sims Latt,
the past few days.
w. b. Greenlaw, Esq.,, left SATURDAY
for st. Louis, and will go from there t
Battle Creek, Mich, to spend a few
days with Mrs. Greenlaw.
Miss Mary Ashton left Thursday for
Chicago, where she has entered the Chi
cago College of Music and will take a
special course. She will be away till
June.
Mr.. andfMrs Sol Sawyer, of Nash
vile and Mrs. Joe Metz, of Trenton, Ky (,
arrived in Columbia Wednesday morn.
ing, called here by the death of Mrs. J..
Rosenthal.
Among the guests from a distant Q
to the Evans Hatcher wedding were,
Mrs. H. N. Miller. of Nashville. MI.
5. =. Rose OF Pulaski, Mr.. Horace
Frierson, Of Lawrenceburg, Mr.. Alex
Perry, OF Nashville. ,,-.. :. $500.
Senator and Mrs. E. W. Carmack
will be members of the official party
which will attend the launching Of the
cruiser Tennessee at Philadelphia,
December 3rd.
Rcv. j. T. Beasley, now of Thompson
Station, passed through Columbia Tues
day en- route to Elkton, where be per.
formed the ceremony at the Britain
Grigsby wedding.
-
Ala was.here looking after some prom
islug Halls he has in training at South
Side Park. and was the guest of MI.
John Trotwood Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert l.. CRANBERRY
have been spending the past few weeks
at the G1anbeIy home near Ashwood. |
Mr.. CRANBERRY left Wednesday evening
for Atlanta, to look after some new ,
work on the Sea Board Air Line.
The following guests at a distance !,
attended the Simpkins- Cook wedding
Wednesday evening: Mr.. and Mrs. John
Ward. of Clarksville, Mrs. Joel Carter,
Of Pulaski, Miss Annie Mnrehead and
Messrs. Blackwood, OF Nashville.
Mrs. G. W. Phillips and Mrs Horace
Emerson reached here Friday morning
LTOtu NdSutliIc anu Mlooco OduC MI
Emery, Lena FIiersvn AMI Lucia Nc
Even will arrive tomorrow morning.
md were the guests of Mrs. E. H.
Hatcher until after the Evans Hatcher
Wedding.
Mr.. Il. La wrence Walker, advance man
or Charles B. Hanford was here Tues
Law arranging for Mr.. Hanford's APP
,earance December 9th. Mr.. Hapford
vill present the superb romantic com
dy, "Don Caesar de Bean" This
Promises to be the most brilliant dra.
matte presentation of the year.
Col. John W. Fry, banker and one
4 Columbia's most prominent citizens.
! in the city. Nh. Fry IS President
4 the Maury County Fair Association.
In effort Is being made to have several
ountles join in giving an annual fair 4
t Columbia, and Mr.. Fry Is very
trongly IN favor of the plan. Nash
lille Banner. N
Mrs H N. Miller, Mrs. Horace
rlerson. Misses Margaret and Lena
rierson. Lucia McEwen and Jane Y
IcEnery left Wednesday afternoon fol H
Mrs. G. W. Phillips will
,main with MI. and Mrs Hatcher /:
,veral weeks when she will leave v
n her home at Monroe, La. Miss D
a, garet McEwen will also remain Is
it'll Mr.. and Mrs. Hatcher several
eeks. ~
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AROUND TOWN.

/ Sam Williams has accepted position
with W. A. McGregor & Sons.
ESQ. Frank Smith has moved to an
Office il the second story of the Brown
building.
A. Maxwell has disposed Of small
farm north of Columbia and has re-
| turned to Texas.
| Columbia Lodge. l. o. o. F. held an
/ interesting meeting Tuesday night and
| initiated nine candidates.
! W. G. Whitthorne ESQ.,, is acting at
, torney general during the illness of
Attorney General Garner.
Hugh Merrill, the well.known negro
carpenter, has raised perhaps the largest
lemon ever raised in this city. 1t
measure l5inches in circumference and
weighs thirteen ounces.
Officer Will Craft is critically Ill at
his home in South Columbia, and 1t
is feared that he may not recover. MI.
John Latta is acting depot master dur
ing Mr.. Crafts illnesss
FOR SALE Three good short horn
cows. One fresh with extra fine calf.
Good investment for any farmer
prepared to winter them. Call to see
them at my place on Mt. Pleasant
pike, one mile from Columbia.
d&w1t DR.. J. ii. HASHBAUGH.
show windows of Columbia up-to-
date stores are filled with a beautiful
assor tment of holiday goods these days
and many windows have been dressed
with unusual skill and good taste.
Prominent am ing the new designs in
window dressing is the Dorothy Dodd
Window at T. N Figners and the
Home of Qneen Quality at The Maury
Dry Goods Co.
The Herald job Office has just issued
the second edition Of the Theta Ex-
ponent, publication creditable from
both literary and typographical stand
point.
Mrs. Sallie Dobbins, who sold her farm
\ few days since to j. X. Orr, will
come to Columbia and board with
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Parker. Mr.. and
Mrs. will Moore. who have been living
with Mrs. Dobb,ns, will also move to town
though they have not decided on a
location Mr.. j. X Orr will probably
make his home at the Dobbins place.
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and was met by Mr.. Nall. who
persuaded ner to have the wedding at
once. The ceremony was pertor med
by Rev. S. M. Cherry at his home.
Mr.. Nall is steady and worthy
young business man of Nashville.
The bride is a young woman of un-
usual personal attIactiveness and has
many Columbia friends, who will
rejoice in her happiness
Mr.. and Mrs. Nall arrived from
Nashville last evening and will spend
Thanksgiving with the Eride' parents.
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NaIl-auest.

Relatives and frierds at Columbia
were taken by surprise Wednesday nom
ing by the news of the marriage In
Nashville Tuesday night of Miss LottIe
Louise Guest and Mr.. Herman e. Nall.
II had been arranged for the we'd
ding to take place in Columbia On De-
cember eth. at the home of MI.
and Mrs. W. j. Guest, the brides
parents on West Eighth street. But
Miss Guest went TO Nashville Tues
day to buy some of her trousseau.