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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14
Alias Citation.

In the District Court Of the Twelfth, Judicial
County of Chouteau.
In the matter of the estate Of Edward Bentel.
The state Of Montana to Jorgen Bentel, Fefdi-
nand Bentel, Frederick Bentel, Carl Christian
Bentel, William L. Anderson, Lydia X. Peterson,
Harry, Hansen, and Carl Christian Hansen. and
ward Bentel, deceased, and all other persons hay
ing or claiming any interest in the estate of Ed
ward Bentel, deceased, greeting:
each Of Won = are ," hese ySye cited and reunited cSui su to anu an.
pear before the above entitled court, or the Judge
thereof, at the court house at Fort Benton, In
said county of Chouteau, state OF Montana, on
Saturday; the twenty.sixth day Of August, 4. D.
the business Of the court will permit, and then
and there to appear. exhibit and present your
respective claims Of heirship, ownership or in.
ceased; that Fred H. Scott lie the duly appointed,
qualified and acting administrator of the estate
OF Edward Bentel, deceased; that Carl Christian
Bentel claims an interest in said e~etate; that
William L. Anderson GLAZING an interest in the
said estate; that Frederick Bentel claims an in.
terest iu the said estate, and that Lydia K. Peter.
son, Harry Hansen and Carl Christian Hansen
claim an interest in said estate.
That the eaid estate consists of money in the
hands of the administrator and an interest in the
following described real estate, tO.wit: The E1i
of WI and SWL of SEA of section %; the WI
township g north, range IS east; also the SEA
of section Z, in township q north, range IS east,
in Choutesu county, state of Montana.
Witness, the Hon John "; Tattan, Judge Of
!srA, lcisl District of the state Of Montana, in
"" and for the county Of Chouteau, with
- the seal Of said District Court atfi xet
this ninth Gay of Junsa A.: D 1905; ..
Edward ScharnikOw, attorney for petitioners.
First Publication June II, 1905.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14
Could Not Find Any Scab

Reports from the Peck reserv alton
say that after rounding up and in
speeding some twenty thousand head
of cattle, no signs of scab were found.
Drs. Stautfer and Booth, representing
the bureau of animal industry, were
there and it is presumed, assisted in
the inspection, says the Malta Enter
prise. This confirms the statement of
our " state veterinarian, that he
was unable to find the scab mite in all
the hundreds of animals he had in.
spected throughout an extended area
of the state and should go a long way
in convincing the bureau that its cru
SADIE against Montana cattle was i'll
advised.
The superstition was that cattle 10
the eastern end Of Valley county
showed the greatest infection and
since it is certain that it does not ex.
ist, there is due the stockmeu of the
state q modification of the order
which vas made through q mistaken
idea of the prevalence of this aff1iction,
Some ever went so far in denouncine
the order as to charge that it came
through reports of men who were
more interested in holding down q ia,
job than in representing facts, bu,
this could scarcely be true as certainly
the gentlemen connected with the work
are above such suspicion. However
they may now be expected to become
active in their efforts to relieve stock
men of the burden and expense o
needlessIy dipping their healthy ami
mails, and a. the same time clear them
selves of any unjust im~putations.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14

parable in effect to q thunderstorm in
us'ure' doing good by dissipating
tnose oppressive clouds OF care which
sometimes darken the mental horizon
1h1s authority u US that the
memorable adage, Laugh and grow
iat' rests on q sound philosophical
oasis. Portly people are not given to
laughter because they are fat; they are
rat because they laugh.
This is the time OF year when laugh,
ter has its best effect Is q medicine.
A liberal supply Of II will be furnished
TO those who attend the old maids
convention Friday evening.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14
DO You Want Land

We have had many applications 10
the past for scrip applicable to un-
surveyed land, but the high prices of
scrip having that power were prohib.
tive. We can now locate unsurveyed
public land at reasonable cost, com.
pared with the prices of scrip gener.
ally, and with absolute assurance as
to title. Good as Valentine. Many
overlooked this opportunity when for.
est reserve could have been used.
This is another chance. Write Us II
interested.
THE COLLINS LAND Co.,
Helena, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14
Laughter Is Good Medicine.

An English physician in search for
remedies for human ills finds that
laughter stands very high IN the list
OF prophylactics. The effect of mere
cheerfulness as a health promoter is
we'll known, but an occasional out.
burst of downright laughter Is the he
roic remedy. It is a matter of every.
day experience, says our English au.
thority, that one feels the better for q
good laugh, an explosion of laughter
being in truth a ''nerve storm, com.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14
Patents For MOutauanS.

WASHINGTON, June l2.-The fol-
lowing patents have been granted to
Montanans: James Costello, Glas.
gov, and w. d. Miller, Saco, cattle
guard: Edward Graeber, Utica, gate:
Stacey j. Oxford, Helena, strap.lock.
ing device; Clarence II. Barrows, as
signor OF one.half to j. G.. Murch,
Garneill, fertilizer distri butter.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14
AMONG Our
a Grist of Items Gathered From On
Northern Montana Exchanges.

Chinook Opinion: A large crew of
men have been put to work moving
one OF the side tracks to make room
for the new depot which is expected to
be started next week.
Chester Signal: Four big chunks
OF marble dug out of East Butte, have
seer shipped to St. Paul to have the
quality tested. If found satisfactory
that quarry may become a hive Of in.
dustry at no very distant day.
Hinsdale Homestead: The ranch.
mel and cattlemen north of Hinsdale
have united and are building a Dip
ping plant near Miles crossing of the
river for the purpose of dipping their
cattle. They expect to have it done in
Il few days.
Glasgow Review: During a thunder
storm last Saturday several houses
were struck by lightning and some
damage done. A number of telephones
were put out of business. At an Ital.
ian shack the occupants were thrown
through the window and Que man had
his feet badly burned.
Havre Herald: Warrants have been
issued by Justice of the Peace Piper
for the arrest of Lake and Earl Rich.
ardson on the charge of defrauding
creditors. 1t is declared that the men
sought cleared up all the money pos.
sible, after their grocery in Havre
was burned, aud removed their per.
sons and coin to Canada.
Havre Plaindealer; Judge Cowell
returned home Wednesday from a
visit to Zortman. He states that the
camp is in a most prosperous condi.
ton and that the country tributary to
Malta was visited the first Of the
week with a heavy rain that filled dry
coulees and the creeks to a depth that
made it necessary t swim horses
across them.
Harlem News: Samples of water
taken from the wells of Hon. Thomas
NJ. Everett and A. j. Cowau have
been sent to the chief engineer OF the
Great Northern railway from this
place and If the analysis prove to be
as expected the company will sink q
we'll here and put in pumping station,
where water will be taken by all of the
trains passing through Harlem.
Choteau Acantha: The stockprow.
ers in the neighborhood of Dupuyer
held a meeting last Saturday after.
noon and 1t was agreed to make ar
engagements to dip their cattle In &C.
corda q with the order of the state
board OF stock commissioners. A levy
OF % cents per head was made to de.
fray expenses. The dipping vat will
be built in the upper Dry Forks.
Hinsdale Homestead: We fear that
q mistaken idea prevails among some
OF our people, wherein they are of the
opinion they can subscribe for and
obtain a water right from the govern.
ment at any time when they get ready
for it. The fact IL that when u land.
holder refuses Or neglects to subscribe
for government water when it is Of
fered him, his chance of obtaining wa.
ter from that source is forever there.
after lost. Therefore it may readily
be seen that it is important that all
l~andhOlders who want water should
sign for ii at once.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14
DOUBLE DROWNING At JUDITH.
Two Men Lose Their Lives In Waters OF
the ~TreacherOus Missouri.

AuVAceS from JOOltn repOCs VIC
drowning Of two men at that place
Saturday evening, under somewhat
peculiar circumstances, and the re-
covery of the body Of a man who APP
peared to have been drowned two
weeks ago. The accident took place
while the men were taking q bull
across the Missouri river in q ferry
boat.
The bull, which was a valuable ami.
NAL, swan the river to the north side,
and wishing to get him back four lei
employed by G. r. Norris went over
with the ferry. taking with them a sad.
die horse. Those in the party were
C. r. Jensen, ranch foreman and HE
wife: Carl Smith, Peter Rambert and
Charles Mills. They got the bull on
the ferry and started to bring him
across the river to the south side, but
when they were about in the middle of
the stream the animal became restless,
breaking one OF the gates on the boat
and getting out on the apron. The
weight of the bull on the extreme end
Of the ferry caused it to ship water,
| aud three of the men. being afraid it
would sink, jumped into q skif that
was tied to the side of the ferry. The
strong suction or clrreut upset the
skiff as soon as it cut loose from the
ferry and its occupants we're thrown
into the water. Carl Smith and Peter
Rambert sank ut one and were never
seen afterwards, while MIR. Jensen and
his wife chung to the overturned skiff
and after floating down the river
about a quarter of a mile were landed
stream, from which they we're rescued
later.
Chas. Mills had rem aimed on the
ferry, but after seeing the skitf upset
aud thinking the ferry would also soon
go under, jumped overheard and swan
ashore. The bull and the saddle
horse also swan to land later in the
evening, leaving the ferry in the mid.
die Of the river.
The strangest feature of the tragic
occurrence happened during the night.
1t was found to be impossible to get
the ferry to land before darkness set
in, aud during the night the cable
broke and the ferryboat drifted down
stream about o mile before it ground
ed. When a party of men went to ii
Sunday morning, they discovered the
body of a man fast in the wheel of the
boat, its appearance indicating that i,
had been in the water two weeks or
more. The remains have not been
identified, but are believed to be those
of Charles Murray, who was drowned
near the mouth of Eagle creek on
May 26.
Carl Smith, one of the men who
were drowned. is said to have worked
for L. D. Pugsley and others in this
vicinity. Peter Rambert, the other
victim, was q patient in St. Glare hos.
pital some time ago, but nothing Is
known as to his home location.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14

Tired out, worn out woman cannot
sleep, eat OF work: seems as it she
would fly to pieces. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea makes strong nerves
and rich blood. IS cents, tea or tablets.
D. G. Lockwood, druggist.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14

The WEEKLY RIVER PRESS is aRoOd
newspaper TO send away friends
in the east. 1t will save you the trou.
BILE OF writing letters
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14

II you want a pretty face and delight.
full air,
Rosy cheeks and lovely hair,
Wedding trip across the sea,
Put your faith in Rocky Mountain Tea.
D. G.. Lockwood, druggist.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-06-14
To Whom Il May Concern.

Parties who take up or ride horses branded
QE without permission Of the undersigned will
be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
ID. NJ. ERIELOS.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10
sNotesand Comment !
5eu0Bon eBouoB og0u0Bem,

Car ''Nick'' is hoping to
wake up some morning and find
a peace fire escape ladder from
the window of his palace.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY AMI
THE CITY OF DEVILS LAKE.
FRIDAY. MARCH 10, 1905
VOLUME XIII, NO. 1.

With this issue, the Inter-
Ocean enters upon it's twenty
third volume. For twenty two
years it has chronicled the events
of this city, county ana state,
and these years have been ones
of history making in the materi
al development and growth of
the rich empire of the northwest
A retrospect Of it's own life is
not Of so much interest to it's
readers as is that of the commu.
nifty in which it has lived. It
had it's foundation in the terri
torial days, and when the city of
Devils Lake was a mere hamlet
in an untried land. It has seen
the territory become two COM
monwealths, with their thous.
ards of prosperous citizens. It
has seen the state Of North Da-
kota take front rank in the
great agricultural states and
become truly the bread basket
of the world. 1t has seen the
city in which it's lot was cast
pass from a hamlet to a city of
beautiful homes in which cul-
ture and refinement have been
greater than in many Of the
cities with a century Of history
behind them.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

The libel law which was en-
acted by the recent legislature,
while considered harsh by some
of the state press, has much in
it that is commendable. While
it makes the penalty for libel
severe. there is nothing in it
that any legitimate newspaper
need fear. In all prosecutions
under the law, the truth may be
given in evidence, and when the
truth of the matter charged as
Iibelous is proven, the accused
shall be acquitted. The state
ment Of falsehood by the press
or otherwise, is certainly a
growing crime that needs re-
preston. Too much of so called
modern journalism consists of
what, in the slang phraseology
of the day, is called roasts.
Without pretending to give facts
or reasons for the statements the
private lives of reputable people
are made the targets for all
sorts of personal attacks from
newspapers which speak only
the personal feelings Of the edi-
tor. Legitimate criticism of
men and measures where the
public is concerned is right, but
that criticism should be confined
to these matters in which the
public is interested, and it
should certainly be based on
truth. It will curb those who
mistake personal abuse for poll
tical independence, but the paper
which seeks to give the news
and to educate the reading pub.
lie by the presentation of facts
and reasons for it's statements
will still pursue the even tenor
Of it's way without hindrence
from the operations of the law.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10
UNPAID TAXES.

In the report of the meeting
eof the city council in this issue,
reference is made to the unpaid
taxes on city lots.
These taxes have accumulated
on the unimproved city property
for ten, and in some instances,
nearly twenty years. While
the law authorizes the sale OF
property delinquent for nonpay-
ment Of taxes, nearly all Of that
which is so delinquent is owned
by non-residents, and in many
instances by the trust compa-
mics. The report is current,
wh ether ny connivance Of these
nonresident owners or other
wise, that a title procured
from a tax sale is worthless, and
that these owners, having abun.
dance Of funds, would fight any
attempt to perfect a title thus
procured. This is possibly a
huge case of bluff. There is nc
stronger power inherent in a
state than that Of taxation, or
Ievying and collecting money 70,
ITS maintenance While it gives
the individual all possible oppor.
funity to save his property from
sequestration, at the same time
it certainly as thoroughly pro-
tects the purchaser from the loss
of his investment. The only
thing Necessary is that all the re,
quirenents of the statute should
be strictly complied with.
The result of this nonpaym eni
of taxes is that citizens living ii
the city are compelled to pay {
rate high enough to cover the
delinquencies thus arising, anc
are therefore taxed nearly twice
as high and pay nearly double
the amount they should. A
drastic dose Of curative shoulG
be administered these nonpay.
ing property holders. Then
property should be sold for these
taxes. and to encourage the pur,
chashing Of the same by private
parties, it would be d good plar
for the business mems club K
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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

The Standard oil magnates are
refusing to talk. They hope to
keep quiet until these rebell-
yious times are over -. -.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

The inaugural Of President
Roosevelt last Saturday in his
own right, certainly marks an
epoch in American administra-
tive history. To such men as
he, fidelity to his trust is as sa-
cred as religion. He declared his
purpose to fulfill the promises
of his martyr predecessor. That
pledge has has been faithfully
kept. He is now president in
his own right--president be-
cause the people have seen his
iron will, his unflinching cour-
age, his noble honesty. They
demanded an administration of
Roosevelt. That they will get
it, there can be no doubt among
those who know the man whose
very name has become house
hold word. It will be as differ
ent from those that have prece-
ded it as the president is differ
ent from his predecessors. 1t
will be an administration of the
people administered by one who
comes nearer to them than any
man who ever occupied the chief
magistracy save the great Lin
coin. 1t will not be a period of
political revolution, but it will
certainly be one of political evo-
luton.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

said Of the dead. 4 Consequent
" he wants nothing said Of the
oil leases he made while secre-
tary Of the interior.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

X
The inauguration Of President
Roosevelt will be the greatest
event Of the kind ever exper-
fenced in Washington. We do
not inaugurate such men as he,
very often.
Reports show that the state
senators in California should he
guarded while those 500 bills
are floating around the state
house.
If Kansas really wants to get
rid of the Standard oil, all it has
to do is to hitch Mrs. Mary FL
len Lease and Carrie Nation to-
gether, and say sick en-" and
the work will be done.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

take hold Of the matter. and
have some person purchase lot
! and push the title to perfection,
thus giving former owners to
understand they can not. evades
taxes, and the public assurance
that the titles thus procured are
perfectly good.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

The Balfour cabinet is having
trouble to stand pat. They
should take a few lessons from
Preside lent oosevelt.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

lie Tom Lawson continues to
.confne his best efforts to his
prospectuses, the reading public
will have just cause to complain.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

Count Cassni the Russian
ambassador at Washington, in
sists that those peace rurnors
should bear a Chefoo date.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

Gar mick" is hoping to
wake up some morning and find
a peace fire escape ladder from
the window of his palace.
. President Roosevelt, James
Monroe and George Washington
are the only presidents whose
opposition was found in the.
scattering" column in the cleo
tion returns.
Addicks is said to have exc
cuted a financial coup and is now
in funds again. This must be
cheering news for the Delaware
Legislature where $1,000 bills
have been scarce for quite
awhile.
Nebraska can only give
moral support to Kansas in.
her fight against the standard
oil, as her university has recent
ly accepted a gift of $66, 900 from
John D.
Count Cassni the Russian
ambassador at Washington, in
sists that those peace rarnors
should bear a Chefoo date.
lie Tom Lawson continues to
lconine his best efforts to his
y,1sncy,otsfI1cns tho roo mo- Y,I1Eo1in
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

Dainty Marie Dale is coming!
That announcement means a
night Of joyous mirth and heart
uplifting fun to all who have
heard her before and to all
whom this exquisite experience
will be new. "Dale'' and ''The
Gay Matinee Girl" have become
synonymous with fun. The
merry musical comedy is still
the same tuneful trihe, brim full
Of rollicking humor and embow-
cred with a bevy of pretty girls.
clever comedians, brilliant cos
tunes and novel specialties. A
rafting good time may be ex-
pected by all who attend the per-
Torrance at the opera house,
Devils Lake on Thursday, March
10th. '
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10

Congressman Bartholdt of
Missouri who recently endeavor-
ed to promote the peace of the
world, evidently experienced no
computations in voting for two
new battleships.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-03-10
RAILROAD RATE S AND SER.
x VICE.

!" The Chicago, Milwaukee & ST..
Paul railway, via which line
there are five daily trains be-
tween st. Paul and Chicago in
Guiding the Government Fast
Mail and the Pioneer limited,
has a long list of low excursions
rates to points in the east and
south. If you are contemplate
ing a trip in either direction
write w. B. Dixon, Northwest
ern passenger agent, ST. Paul,
for full particulars before ar
ranging for tickets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-18


 in different lights-and 1t was trimm- ed with tinted lace and bits of brown velvet. The lace formed the yoke and the upper part of the sleeves and ran down in two panels, one in the front, the other in the back. There was a fitted sort of bolero which dis appeared in the wide, shirred bodice effect, from which the full skirt sprang. The sleeves were elbow length. With this costume was worn a hat of mohair straw of bronze brown shade trimmed with tea roses. twists of ribbon the color of the gown and brown tulle. 4 A brown chiffon huff was particu- Iarfy chic accessory trimmed with vel vet loops and one tea rose, together with It's foliage.
 I really do think that tufted uphol- stered furniture Is practically out of place in an apartment. One or two of these elaborate chairs are all that good taste will suggest for such restricted quarters. A plain mahogany or cherry set, with a simple covering of tapestry or silk. will be found much more suit able If possible there should be >di- van, with plentyNof pillows, as 1t Is not in the way, like Morris chair, and yet affords great comfort.
 When you come right down to 1t the apartments I have admired most have been those the furniture of which could not be analysed. It was the agreeable arrangement of lights, of divers small