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The Greeley tribune., 1906-05-24

Il. fenring to let go. My feet dragged over
the ground. and the next moment swung
oir INTO space. but ! kept my wits, and.
itnfowlng q leg over the edge of the bas
tensely dark knew that | was rising.
Ielt around the basket. 1t was unoccu-
pied save by myself. In one corner a
smhll motor sparkled, going at high speed.
had been sufficiently associated with
aeronauts to know that this controlled the
s@teertns ste fans, but that, the ship would
shrewd suspicion that | might want the
power later | switched off the current.
Ihe hummns stopped and fioated as In
! was very tired. My head was aching
and | realized that l had not eaten for a
day and q night. Fumbling around I
fouhd another switch, and, turning 1t, was
terror OF the basket from several tiny in
wicker hamper, labeled "Provisio." l
opened ii eagerly and found supply of
era ckers, cheese; sardines. canned meat
and sweet chocolate. A rack on the side
held three tins of water. So. in reason,
| able comfort. / sat there in the basket and
ate my lunch. The rain had ceased; the
wind fell; far above me appeared a pale
mist. through which the moon. broke in
absence Of apparent motion as | sailed
| through that moonlit sea, brought peace
| to my mind. / thought quietly of Aimee
Of Lowenberg, dead and gone; of brave
Of all the happenings of that terrible fight
1t seemed far away, as though in the dead
| past thousand years ago.
| And when / had thought until 1 was
courage knowing that my life was in i'm.
minent danger, and then lay me down tc
| sleep.
| Ito be continued)
The Greeley tribune., 1906-05-24

|eht Of perhaps two hundred feet. fall.
kersS aNSay at the rear in a sunny Stops
sssd asd. with vineyards and orchards. On
,,e.lg9 eage of this cliff the French had CON ~,
kstea IA, sunken fortitications, manneu ny
Es',, Ny cannon mounted on disappearing
Iliinges. Iringse alternating with mortars , Tor
("as ,,el novel projectilcs of which .neS ~
rnt chntce collections, as we afterWarH
nv seG, In all this precipitous bank
Hes d Solz no break save one. where a ra,u ronS
6ha En- ug%n to the river. crosses q mario"
En- IN ,ppfidGe and turns toward Rheims.
iow W. abS m9rth n side Of the river the oanE fnn
~ 70 Tho north, east and west, forming
mIlitt5 Sht Satalunlan Field, an ideal place on
,bne and protected by the great guns,
k,saa s fortified cliffs. the French had
M wdris Sreir second and third armies and nd
Ermsm9 tks. expecting to overwhelm the
NM ms German advance had moved south
IN ,eh zen miles. the right resting on Sii-
1innsbo bo left on the Alsne River 1t wa.
ID dn ws., 10 send strong detachments east
west to hold the banks Of the Marine
The Greeley tribune., 1906-05-24
THE FENCE.

The fence it runs around the yaro'
II has a swinging gait;
All day. all night. 1t stands on suaFa-
Such is the picket's fate,
A better servant it than most
The fence it never leaves lts post.
Saturday Evening Post
The Greeley tribune., 1906-05-24

rro Permanently Cured No fts or nrrvon.ross attcr
y H,st DAYS MS. Of Or. Kline Great Nerve he
,nr, send for FREE So 90 trnl hot IL and treatiss
IN n II KLINE Ltd, pSi Arch ST., Philadelphia, IN
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-06-28

ns,Ie. q csntrss,srs.

Sealed bids ull be- received a. ny
once % The Sobls building. Ar1mors.
Indian Territory. until O'Clock 3.
70. June z7,h. 1906. f9r the erection
and completion u tao eight room
brick school buiifinzs according %
plans and specifications prepared for
same Zach bid will be accompanied
b. a certified check u per cent o.
bid. same 20 be- made payable % the
school Board and 10 be forfeited FOR
liq1idatsd damages shaI.i the sue.
cessful bidders all 10 give good and
satlsfact0fy bond a. required Ia Eve
days after being notified % same
Tho School Board reserves The right
20 reject or accept any or al bids
Plans and sDecihca'ions can be seen
at my once. Soble building
I7s b WHITE. Architect.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-06-28
Nr.n psIins yssr tSst>fis; ;sn :.
49,. - AZ fss sst.t. ~ so'es Vii
rlsifi7eiy M Be issued up1n rscsiD'a
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Urflcf So inei1dea thsf part q
Arimors nor'h u Main street
Urie, SO includes that part =
Ar1m0fs soIth n Main street
District So 2 Includes Marietta. ~.
an ard alI ~ recording DISTRICT. 90
~ aad %. with me exception n Ard
more proper ard on towns nsrtn q
brsms's On the c. c. as. =. ~
District so s includes Psuls valley
Chlckasha and all of recording dis
fricts ~. - and 10. ard sii ,o~n,
north o. Efdnsr. On the G. c. q s.
3. Py..
District So . lnciudes Ada. Tlsho
mingo. Atoka. Durant and al % re
cordIng districts 10. %. % and %.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-06-28
VOTING YESTERDAY
WAS VERY HEAVY
Several Changes in Standing Of Candidates Is Noted
Remember Ten.yote Coupon to Be Printed in
Fridays Issue To Be Polled July 3.

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District No :.

SOUTH or MAIN STREET.
District No. 2.
Thadlc James ............... 1921.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-06-28

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-06-28

n you Vill make inquiry O. VII be
a revelation % you how many sue.
cumb 20 kidney or bladder troubles
IN one form or another. n the patient
II not beyond medical aid. Foley s
Kidney Cure will cure. II never dis
appoints Hoffman Drug Co, city
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-06-28

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northwest 90 Tenth Avenue. north.
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southeast. on Fifth Avenue. southeast.
form = street. southeast. % g Street.
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from Main street 10 Fourth Avenue.
northeast. on Fourth Avenue. north
east. from = Street. northeast, 20
street. northeast; and In and upon
any other streets. alleys or avenues
To- said city as tney now exist or may
hereafter be laid out or extended In
said city. or in any additions tha,
may be- made thereto; with permission
20 connect the track or tracks on said
streets and avenues with each other
by means ~ curve or curves.
Ser. 4. Said grantee. their success
s0rs and assigns. shall have the right
10 lay down a single or double track
on said streets and avenues or any o'
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,horized by the terms OF th's ordi
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-06-28
Rules and Regulations.

I. Cash must accompany all orders
for subscriptions.
2. Persons paying FOR the Ardmorc-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-06-28

The fountain pen for satisfactory
writing and long service 81 the Laugh.
I'm. We have the laughiin az All
prices from 800 10 $500.
i7G =. J. RAMSEY. Druggist
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Seven Charged With Crime.

Seven informations have been filed
in the district court by County Attor-
ney Charles N. Pray, all the defend.
ante being under arrest and occupy.
ing quarters in the county Jail. The
charges against the accused are as
follows:
w. H. Willard, forgery, it being
alleged that he forged the name OF
Charles Lippard to a check for S35.
c. D. Dover, charged with grand
larceny for stealing a horse belong.
ing to c. Calkius.
Percy H. Cook, charged with for.
gerry, is said to have signed a check
for S120 on the bank account of the
70 Livestock company.
Billness Gavin is charged with as.
saulting Mrs. Bridget Thibedeau near
Chinook.
Thomas O'Brien must answer 70 the
charge of injuring the public Jail a,
Chinook.
Harvey Mitchell is charged with
committing an assault upon Johr
Yuill.
A. L. Morrell, grand larceny. The
defendant is alleged to have disposed
of property that had been mortgaged
to T. C. Power Il Bro.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Would Attract Tourists.

According 20 the Butte Evening
News, a cruiser in the employ of the
Great Northern recently LETT that city
for northern Montana for the purpose
OF inspecting the country between Bel.
ton and Midvale, with a view 10 lay.
ing GU, a stage line that will offer to
the roads tourists passage through
some of the widest and most rugged
mountain passes in the west. The
stage road is 20 be built through the
rugged mountains above Lake Nc.
Donald and will pass through the
most beautiful and picturesque scenery
in America. The road will run from
Bolton to the foot of the lake. traver..
Jog the east side of the lake to Mid.
vale.
Such a road would open 20 sight,
seers some magnificent scenery hat is
now Inaccessible to any one who is
not willing to take a long and hard
trip to reach it.. The Great Northern
could offer I o its tourist travel the at
traction Of a stage ride between Belt
on and Midvale through some Of the
most wild and rugged mountain passes
on the continent. Last year a trail
for horses was opened nearly across
the mountains, and the trip can be
made 90 horseback, but very few per.
sons will take it that way. Those
who do, however, are we'll rewarded
for the exertion. II the road coutem-
plated is built, it will give a trip the
like of which is not found elsewhere 10
America.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Want Better Divorce Laws,

BUFFALO,. August 1.-At today's
meeting Of the American Federation
of Catholics, a resolution was adopted
defining the position Of the federation
on the question Of divorce. 1t recon.
mends the enactment of laws granting
q separation or limited divorce in
those states which have no such laws
and Ia states which gran, absolute di.
vorces. the federation asks that the
applicant be allowed to ask for q
limited divorce on the same grounds
under which an absolute divorce Is
granted. Limited divorce in extreme
cases is recommended.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08

vs. Lillian E. Howard, which was
commenced in the district court some
time ago, has been dismissed At re.
quest Of plaintiffs.
The county clerks Office is receiving
q large number OF nomination papers
in favor of candid ates for the various
Offices. Tomorrow is the last day on
which nomination papers can be filed.
At a recent meeting Of the school
trustees of this district, Mrs. Hoover,
formerly a teacher in this county, was
elected to succeed Miss Gracia Ches.
mutt as assistant principal Of the high
school.
The July weather report Of E. Will
son, voluntary observer 1t Steele.
states that the maximum temperature
at that place during the month was 81
degrees. The total precipit alton was
O.65 inches.
John Collier has applied to the dis.
trio. court for an order to review a
judgment rendered in the justice court
OF Sam Houston at Chinook. The
judgment was rendered in a civil suit
in which the applican. was defendan
Dr.. L. a. Nu,ting arrived this
morning from Great Falls TO inspect
a shipment Of about POO head of horses.
which will be loaded from the Benton
stockyards tomorrow morning for
Medicine Hat. The outfit was pur.
chased by Messrs. Bradford and
Robertson from parties in this vicin-
ity.
Several local stockmen are in re.
ceipt Of returns for cattle which we're
sold in the Chicago market the early
part of the week, the returns in most
cases being quite satisfactory. Speak.
ing of the condition of early range
beef shipments, the Drovers Journal
says: The good quality of the rangers
received thus far this week has been a
surprise even TO those who considered
themselves we'll informed on the con-
ditions in the territory whence they
came. The Montanas and Wyomings
have been especially good, and while
the North and South Dakota cattle
have not as yet shown especially good
quality, there are good promises for
the future.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08

BOHEMIAN, Aug. IA. j. WaIrath,
secretary of the sugar beet committee,
has secured options on several sites
for the beet sugar factory pending the
c%ompany's representatives from Ore.
gon to make the selection. Under the
terms Of the agreement the committee
will purchase the site which the CON-
pany selects. The sites upon which
the options have been secured are
four near the Storey siding, five miles
northwest of Bozeman, and several
sites west Of town on the level tracts
of land there.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Notice to Contractors,

Bids will be received by the board of county
commissioners Of Choutesu county. Montana, up
to the hour OF : O'Clock =: m., MONDAY, August
the Mar,as river bridge, at Msrias station, on the
Great Northern railway. Each pier to consist of
long and we'll aii1i brsced. Six niles +" he driven in
each tube; piles to be thirty feet long and twelve
inches in diameter in the middle; ali 20 be driven
to u firm foundation. Tunes to be filled with
concrete, consisting Of one part good Portland
cement, three parts sand, and five parts of broken
rock or gravel.
Bids must be accompanied by q certified check
tor ten per cent. of the bid. Bids should be sd
dressed to the county clerk and marked on the
outside to indicate what they are. The right il
reserved to reject any and all bids.
BY order of the board of county commission
ers. W. X. LEFT, County Clerk.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Notice Of Primary Election.

State Of Montana, County Of Chouteau, 80.
|. ". X. Leet, county clerk and recorder in
and for the county of Chouteau, state of Mon
tana, do hereby certify that the following is IL
correct list of the Offices for which candidates
are to be nominated at the primary election TO
be held September 4, 1906:
One state senator.
Two representatives.
One county commissioner (~six-year term.)
One county commissioner (fOur-year term)
One county commissioner two year term
One sheriff.
One treasurer.
One assessor.
One county attorney.
One clerk and recorder.
One superintendent of schoolr.
One county surveyor.
One coroner.
One public administrator
Also all delegates to the county conventions of
the several political parties AZ designated by the
chairman Of such organizations and filed with
the county clerk, Ae shown below:
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Sheepmen Attention!

DO you want q managing foreman who has
both q theoretical and a practical knowledge of
the business: If you do l offer my services. l
am about % years of age and unmarried; my ex.
perience has been gained in different countries
and under various conditions. I will undertake
to run the largest outfit, and without assistance
from the owner. He can leave II all to me safely.
l am particularly we'll posted on lambing. Wish
. position not later than Nov. IS, 1906. Reference
given. A. T. SODERSTROM,
Harlowton. Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Michael 4. Flanagan, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned ad-
ministrstor of the estate OF Michael A.. Flanagan,
deceased, to the creditor s of and all persons having
claime against the eald deceased, to exhibit them
after the first publication of this notice to the
said administrator at his Office Of business at the
StOckmen's National hank at Fort Benton, Mon
tana, ChOuteau county.
FRANK A. FLANAGAN,
A.dministratOr of the estate of Michael A. Flana-
gan, deceased.
First publication July 23, 1@A.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Ten Dollars Reward.

Stolen from my del about the lst of July one
white mare, weight about 1870. Branded OK on
left shoulder. Her colt wac left in the field. will
pay ten dollars for information leading to recov.
cry Of mare. Address A. H. FOX,
West Butte, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Ten Dollars Reward.

Above reward will be paid for inform alton
leading to the recovery of q dark brown mare,
weight about l4O pounds, branded W. on right
thigh, vented VIII on left thigh. Both hind
feet white, and mealy face.
JOHN LOHSE, Judith, Mont,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Sheer Ranch for Sale.

A desirable property consisting Of about 1000
acres of decided land, all fenced, and about 100
acres irrigated, with house, sheep shed and other
improvements. Located on the Teton, about
twelve miles west of Fort Benton. Also about
1900 head of stock sheep. Address
T. XIELLETTE. Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Sheep for Sale.

About 1909 wether lambs for sale. Also about
Address c. b. POWER, HI lena, or
SunnYnide. MOnfAna.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Cattle for Sal .

An outfit Of stock cattle for sale, or will sell
steers, heifere. or cows and calves separately II
desired. For particulars address
L.. care of River Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Shee . for Sale.

About 5000 ewes, yearlings and twos, large and
threes. For particulars, address NJ, care River
prpsS.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08

Water right blsnks-only correct
form published-tor sale At the RIVER
PRESS Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08

Justices Of the peace and cOnstables will he
nominated at the county conventions of the diff.
ferent political parties.
dated a, Fort benton, Montana, this ID day of
July, "s. W.. \;
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08
Sheep for SAFE.
Ten Dollars Reward.

An outfit of about z, 400 ewes and lambs for sale.
For particulars address E., Hiver Press office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08

Lost, Il black mare, from John Harris pasture.
Branded z on left shoulder, white stripe
down fa4,e. Will pay $40 for recovery. Address
MARTIN HANSEN. HighwOOd,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-08-08

town bring news of the accidental
drowning of Eddie DeCamp in the
Missouri river, near the Clarke Fisk
ranch south of Landusky. 1t is sup.
posed that while he was fording the
river on horseback. the saddle turned
and the rider was unable to recover
himself. The deceased was here about
a month ago with Mr.. Fisk, and as.
sisted in building a boat in which a
cargo of supplies was taken down the
river.
From Fridays Daily
Go to NJ. j. Joyce Il Co. for fresh
groceries, vegetables and fruit.
Mrs. j. V. Carroll and children have
gone to the Alhambra springs for a
visit of q few days.
Frank Palmer returned this morning
from q two weeks visit at his home in
Fargo, n. Dakota.
Miss Esther Culbertson returned
yesterday from Havre, neal which
place she has been teaching school the
past few months.
l. is understood that q public wool
sale will be held in this city next
Wednesday. August 8, at which sew.
eral clips will be offered for sale.
The civil suit of Olson & Peterson
The Alaska prospector., 1906-01-25

Fresh Oysters for Wikidel or every boat.
 See the Arctic Queen at M, Kin ley Hall, Saturday.
 Fire meeting at fire hall tonight. All members attend and receive pay for services last Sunday.
 A moving picture and illustra- ted songs entertainment will be given soon for the benefit of the hospital.
 The bowling alley has been com pletelv renovated, painted and put Tn good condition for spring busl- ness. Another pool table will be installed soon.
 Frank Phiscator. the wealthy Alaskan, who committed suicide in San Francisco this winter, was a brother.in law of Dolph Smith, of this place. Phiscator's divorced wife is now on the way from Fall : banks to Valdez.
 No more postponement of the masquerade. Saturday, Jan. P, is the date.
 Adler has just received a large stock of Household Furnishings. Call and see them.
 Cecil II. Clegg returned to Sew ard on the Farallon.
 The Oregon will leave Valdez for Seattle Jan. 31. and he Excel sior will run this trip on the Sal.ta Ana's schedule.
 c. c. Roberts was in town from Comfort this week.
 Dclph Smith and wife reached town this week from Gulkana Roadhouse. Mrs. Smith has been suffering from an abcess on her face, and came out for medical treatment.
 We are the exclusive agents for Chase X Sanborn's Famous Cof- fee and Teas, and also Beattie's celebrated Mining and Prospec,or's < Shoes. Valdez Bank x Mercantile Co.,, Inc.