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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-15

attorney for the latter appeals from
this decision.
From Fridays Daily
Framed pictures Of the original Old
Fort for sale at the Benton Hardware
store.
Attorney A. NJ. Gentry, of Havre,
was attending to business in the dis
trict court today.
John Harris and d. G.. Browne re.
turned this morning from a business
trip to Great Falls.
It is reported from Helena that w.
G. Conrad proposes to start a new
bank 10 the capital city.
George H. Stevens. Of Glasgow,
was among the arrivals on today's
delayed westbouud train.
\ marriage license was issued today
to Charles E. Gable and Hattie An
derson, both of Harlem.
There will be a special meeting OF
the Masonic lodge tomorrow even
ing. Work in the fellow craft.
A limited quantity of Milk river
valley grown alfalfa seed for sale at
II cents, by the Thos. O'Hanlon Co.,
Chinook. Mont.
The map Of Chouteau county may
soon call for the insertion of the name
Of a new town to be called Big Foot,
located near Rocky Point. Applica.
ton has been made to the county COM
missioners by 7. F. Afford for a sa.
loon license at that place, an incident
which is usually the initial step in the
formation Of a new settlement.
The trial OF Henry Mitchell, on a
charge of malicious mischief, was held
before a jury ia Justice kinder's
court last evening, the complaining
witness being Neil Bannatyne, who
accused the defendant of destroying
some of his harness. After hearing
testimony regarding the alleged Of.
tense. the jury brought in a verdict of
acQulttal.
Testimony was given tod ay before
Jere Sullivan, U. S. commissioner, in
a contest instituted by the government
against the homestead entry made in
1901 by Charles G. Records on Har.
woods lake. Final proof had been
made by the entryman, but investiga-
ton made by federal officials resulted
10 holding up the patent. w. G.
Good, special agent Of the land Office
department., was present at the hear.
ing today.
George Sherry, the we'll known
builder and contractor of this city,
has added TO his establishment a
cement " pipe plant which is now
in operation. He is turning out an
assortment of pipe in 6.inch, Pinch
and 24.inch diameters that is guaran.
teed to be stronger and more durable
than the vitrified product heretofore
used, and for which there should be a
good demand in this locality. MIR.
Sherry proposes TO the
manufacture OF cement building blocks
at an early date.
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For County High School.

Notice II hereby given that petitions signed by
more han one hundred treehOlders have been
fl"d in this office requesting that a county high
school 10 established in Chouteau county.
Therefore,, In accordance with chapter ~, ses
sion laws OF the tenth session, notice il hereby
given hat any village, town or city, in Chouteau
county may become "A candidate for the location
of sal high school upon petition of not lees
than ttty freeholdess of said village, town OF
CITY.
Al! nominations of places for location Of said
school shall be filed with the board Of county
commissioner within thirty days from the date
of thie publication.
W. X. LEFT, County Clerk.
For. benton. NAV z 1yUc.
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Notice to Creditors,

Estate of George Is. Wareham, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
John Mcdowell, administrator of the estate OF
George d: Wareham, deceased, to the creditor
of, and all persons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four months after the first pub
lication OF this notice to the said John Mcdowell
administrator, at his Office in Gold Butte in the
county of ChOuteau, state of Montana.
JOHN MCDOWELL,
Administrator of the estate Of George b. Ware
ham, deceased.
Dated April "a, A. d. 1901.
First publication April 26, 1907.
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Sheriff's Sale.

NJ. NJ. Wachenh"imer, plaintiff, VI. William d
Mormon and Robert Fraser, partners, defend
anti,
To be- sold at sherih"s sale on the 3lst dav OF
May, 1901, at 2 o'clock p m. at the front door OF
the court house of Chonteau county, in Fort Ben
tor, Montana: Lo, numbered fifteen in block
numbered twelve, of the Broadwater-P epin add
ton 20 Havre, in ChoIteau county, Montana
according to the plat of said addition now on file
in the clerk and recorders Office of said county
FRANK MCDONALD, Sheriff.
~ MERRITT FLANAGAN, UndersheriH.
First publication MAY g., lM1.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-15

The deferred annual meeting Of this aseocia-
ton will be held at Great Falls, Montana, on
Friday, May II, 1907. Matters of especial inter.
cot will be brought before this meeting, and
~ofhcials from the bureau of animal industry will
be In attendance to confer with stockmen rela.
tive to the latest order. from the department
that affect all the cattlemen of northern Mon
tana. HENRY SIEBEN. President,
M. e. MINER, Chairman Executive Committee.
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Ranches for Rent.

Two ranches, we'll improved, all land under
irrigation: one containing 800 and the other 24O
acres, near Yantic, Montana, for rent. either
singly or together; 80 acres of alfalfa on the geo
acre ranch the 24O-acre ranch principally all hay
land: excellent water; school house on one
ranch. and One-half mile from the other: q sec
ton of leased school land will be included. For
particulars and terms apply TO or address
GEORGE K. ROSS, Chinook, Montana.
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For Sale Or Trade,

A registered Clydesdale stallion, seven years
old, weight 1900 pounds. heavy bOned and strong
ly buit. quick and active. He is one of the best
specimens of a draft horse to be found anywhere.
Win sell for cash, or trade for cattle or horses.
For further particulars inquire of Geo. d. Pat
terson Il Son, or EP. SMITH,
Riv Sandy Montana
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-15
Bulls for Sale.

For sale. two registered Galloway bulls, four
and five years old: or will trade for bulls of
equal breeding. Address
ALEXANDER ROSS. Ada. Montana.
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For Sale.

Three lots with q elk room house and bath
room In connection. Also good barn and other
improvements. Inquire of A. f.. MCLElSH, or
address postofice box 1O3.
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House for Sale.

For sale. Il eix-room dwelling house with large
stable and out house. Modern improvements
path tub, hot and cold water. Call at my Office.
B. L.. POWERS,
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For Sale.

One ranch, improved, $40 acres with reservoir
one S50acre ranch with reservoirs; 5000 stock
sheep, 1900 ewes, $500 one and two-year olde
mixed, and two~s ectione of land for rent. In
quire OF THOS. O'HANLON CO.,
Chinook. Montana
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$40 Reward.

Strayed. from my ranch at Eagle Butte, one
brown horse branded on left thigh. The
above reward will be paid for the return
OF the horse to me.
THORE RlTLAND. Fort Benton. Mont.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11

The school teachers of the county
held very interesting meeting Satur-
day. Prof. w. A. Creamsr, principal
Of the high school presided.
Prof. Knutti, president of Shepher
college, ShepherdstowE, delivered a
address on the subject, els the School
Place For StudyQr Recreation?" The
address was followed by general dis
cussion on the subject by the teachers.
The meeting the. adjourned till 1.30 p.
IN.
AT the afternoon session Prof. d. Fl .
Dodd, principal of the fourth ward
school ,madean address on "rhe Moral
Duties of a Teacher" This was follow
ed by an address by Prof c. II. Har-
ris, Of the High school faculty on
"Some Things That Hinder Thought
Progress"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11

Miss Mary Bruce Morgan, daughter
of Mr.and Mrs. William E.Morgan for
merly of Gerarestown and later Of this
city, but who have be p living in
Washington city for some five or SIX
years, was married on last Saturday
morning to Mr.. Harry +. Galloway, a
young busidess man Of Washington at
the Mount Pleasant Congregational
church by Rev. NJ. Ross F'ishburn.
The charming young bride is we'll
known here being niece of United
States Fish Commissioner George NJ.
Bowers, whose home she has frequent
ty visited since her family moved from
here to Washington. Until her mar
rage she was student in the Fair
mont Seminary at Washington and
the groom is employed with Thomas
]. Fisher & Go, of Washington.
They will reside at 1851 Kenton
street Washington after Oct Is
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11
City Council

The regular monthly meeting Of the
city council was held on last Thurs
day evening. Mayor Harrison was alb
sent and Mayor pro tenn Lemen, pre-
sided. Mr. Samuel Dick, proprietor
Of the street sprinkler was ordered TO
stop splipkiiug the street where it is
paved.
The street committee was authorized
to put down sidewalks, where the own
ers has refused or neglected to put
same down, and charge the same to
the property. We understand that
there are great many such. They
are making a mistake for they can
have it put down cheaper than the
city and it is impossible to avoid pay
Jag for the work when done by the
city.
T he City Band was granted permi S
sion to give free open air sacred con-
eerts in the public square on sunday
evenings.
Officer Blake was paid 500 for extra
work done when the street paving
was in progress,
Thestreet committee was aut horiz-
ed to relay the sidewalk in front of the
house of J. w. Snowden on South
Raleigh street and put same down
three inches lower. the pavement hav-
ing been laid that much tos high by
mistake in giving the grade and the
committee was instructed to see that
Joseph Shaffer raises his pavement
to conform to the Snowden pavement.
The appropriation of $4,000 set aside
in the beginning of the year for fire
purposes being exhausted the applica-
ton made by the firemen for $500 feet
of additional hose was referred to the
fire committee and the fire commits
sion.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11
Falling Waters Teachers.

The first teachers institute for the
dlstIlcl oi Falling Waters was held on
nurse az OF last week and was great
success. he meeting was held at n pc
town school house and lasted all day !,
Miss Amalda Jack was president
aud Miss Eva d. Pearrell, secretary.
County Superintendent Evans was
present and made an earnest talk to
The institute on his plans and sugges-
hons 10 The teachers.
1t was decided to continue as an in
sti ute in connection with the Arden
institute and to adopt the West Vir-
gInia Reading Circle for the winter.
Mrs. H. O. Iabler read an entertain
ing paper Of The proceedings of the An
nual County institute.
Miss Aeola Brown, of Spring Mills
read fine paper on sour Flagg," Miss
Lottie Drake, of Cedar Grove recited
Poe's beautiful poem, "Annabel Leep
and Miss Alice Rouk of Nlpetown
school read paper ON "How 10 Teach
Spelling
The rest of the day was spent in a
round table discussion of teaching read
ing in the primary grade in which all
the teachers of the district, nine in
number and all present, participated.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11

The Martinsburg City Band on last
Sunday gave the first of a series of sa-
cred concerts in the Public Square at
$50 O'Clock was enjoyed by large au-
dience. The consent of the City Coun-
Gil was secured and the band proposes
to keep up the concerts as long as the
weather will permit.
The following was the program rem
dered last Sunday:
March-t'unebre Gerharlt
Fantasia on Sacred Songs Meyrelles
Offertoire-Le Lis Perry
Song-The Palms Faure
(Ccrnet Solo ly Mr.. Darlington.)
Larghetto from Second Symphony
Beethoven
Sacred Intermezzo-Trinity Moses
Song-The Holy City Ada m
(Trombone Solo by Mr.. Chas See)
March-Religioso Chambers
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11

About midnight last Thursday night,
Richard Spohn, the night operator at
the telephone exchange in Shepherds
town, was awakened from nap py a
loud ringing Of the telephone bell, and
when he got to the phone an excited
voice begged him to hustle with all
speed to the Norfolk & Western Rail-
road and flag double-header freight
train bound north. Richard flung on a
garment or two, put on his shoes with
out socks, and bolted for the track.
Just as he struck the pavement the
train went a-humming through town.
over the bridge and far away. 1t was
second 88, bound straight for Hagers-
town, there wasn'tan open telephone
or telegraph office between it ard an
other double header, special, that
had beea sent out from that place
without having passing point fixed.
Tae rain despatcher who had tried to
remedy the mistake by telephone could
only wait for bad news when Richard
reported that he was too late-and it
soon came. Fortunately both trans
were running slowly about mile
north of Mondell, going up a stiff
grade each way, when they met head-on
Every body on the engines bad a
chance to jump, and Enginemen
and their firemea described grace
full evolutions as they lesped for
life. The locomotives banged into each
other pretty hard, doing three of them
UP somewhat badly, and both trains
came to sudden stop, but fortunately
none of the crew was seriously hurt.
Several days aiterward while two
of the engines were being taken to
Roanoke fer repairs, they figured i'll
another smashup, running into the
rear end of freight train al Basic City
and putting them out of com mission
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Reg lister.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11
A Cow Case. zazsz - E1

An important csc has been decided
n J1stice Felker's court in which one
ftbe principal figures was a cow. AZ
70 have been able to learn the case
yas about as follows: The district of
&nreouon has the stock law in force
&ineo January, which requires the own
h of stock to keep his stock up and if
Ebey trtspass on any other thar the
RgDsr. then the person injured may
Mn the stock and if the owner refuses
b nay the damages, as assessed by ar
&trators the appointment of whom is
crowded by law, then the detaIner
knay sell the stock, take out the cost
End damages and pay the balance, if
[Eny, to the owner
II seems that COW belonging to
NyHliam Abel, living on High street,
Lespassed on the premises of J.F. Du-
tant, in Opequon district and Ddrant
|kenned the cow, going through the re-
Elnfemenls Of the law bad the COW adj
Aertised by the constable for sale when
kbel came forward lgave an ample
bond for naturalization. While Du-
(ant had the COW penned Abel went
b the premises of Durant and it is
laid attempted to take the COW by
-brce, while Durant was absent from
home, but the housekeeper, Miss
Moore, proved equal to the emergency,
Ind had a bout " 18th Abel aud man
who was with him. There was good
deal of chin music, pushing, pulling
and cursing and finally the woman
bot an axe and made for !the gentle
hen when they jumped in the buggy
Ind drove off without the COW. Abel
bad the woman arrested for assault
which was tried before Squire Thomp-
ION who dismissed the case. Next Du-
ant had Abel arrested for trespassing
Pn his premises and assaulting the
Woman. This case was tried by Squire
Thompson who found the defendant
Suilty and it cost Kim the snug little
um of S2S.
Then Abel sued Durant for unlaw-
.hlly OBTAINING his COW which came
lp for hearing in Squire Felker's court
u Monday and was decided in favor of
be defendant, Durant,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11
ACCIDENT.

Mr.. Albert Crist met with serions
accident ON Monday night while rum
ming an automobile on the county road
neal Shepherdstown. The high wind
had blown fence rail across the roa d
and il being too dark TO see the obsta-
Gle the machine struck it with such
force that the machine and driver were
sent into the air and when they came
down the driver was under the ma
chine it having turned over. Mr.. Christ
was badly bruised and cut but not Sc
riously hurt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11
Rolled Log Across River

Cumberland, Oct. "a feature of
the Cumberland fair, i6ut not shown on
the fair grounds. was the log rolling
by Thomas Wheeler, travelling sales
man, formerly in the lumber business
in West Virginia. Mr.. Wheeler, who
weighs $50 pounds, dressed appropri-
ately, jumped or large 1S-foot log.
which was rapidly lowed across the
Potomac river at its widest point here
Standing on top of the log he rolled it
across the stream without mishap,
turning il so fast that it churned the
water into foam.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11

Persons who were out on Saturday
night little before 10 o'clock had tie
rare pleasure of seeing a meteoric
flash that was very bright and striking
The metecr, or aerolite, scientist say,
is stone or metallic mass which falls
TO the earth from distant space. AS il
speeds through the air it causes a
greenish light to flash over the sur
rounding space as bright as lightning
but of longer duration.
There seems to have been shower
of them on Saturday night for the aext
day the city papers gave numerous re-
ports of them in various sections, es-
pecially in the vicinity of Baltimore.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11
NJ MBER 81
Barn Near Boonsboro Burned

Fire Sunday destroyed the frame
barn of Dawson Wilkinson, near
Boonsboro, Washington county, along
witt it's contents, including farm
machinery, implements, hay, wheat,
etc. Seven hundred eantaloupes, pull
ed for shipment Mondaymorning, were
destroyed. 1t is thought the ire was
due to combustion that started in some
hay placed in the barn a fe V days age.
The hay had not properly matu red
The loss is total, Mr., Wilkinson hay
ing failed to renew his insurance,
which expired last week. The barn
was practically a new building, ha V
ing been erected about year ago.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11

Vice-president NJ q. Kennedy en-
tertained a number of his friends,
principally railroad officials of the
Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania
and B. s o. at his cottage, Ragged
Edge, near Mont Alto on Saturday
last.
Vice:president Potter and General
Manager Fitzgerald of the b. & O.
passed through here in a private car
being transferred here to the G. V,
road and were joined here by Judge e.
Boyd Faulkner, and Messrs. George
NJ. Bowers. A. G.. NadenbouscA and
S. w. Walker all Invited guests aud
all returned in the evening.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11

MI and Mrs. Gilbert w. McKown
nave sent out Invitations to their
Fends . the marriage of their daugh-
'er, Miss Park,to Mr.Frederick Peyton
'pIman in Christ Reformed church
u 'his city on Tuesday evening, Oct.
Is, 1897 at $50
Inc bride elect is most charming
'oung lady who is very popular in her
e'' ana has many friends while the
prospective groom is a popular and
prosperous business man ofthis city.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11

The Wiltshise home ON the Public
" party of little folks who were
quests of Master Flick Wiltshire. Mrs.
Wiltshire planned most delightful
fme for the little folks who were the
quests Of her children. Grandm other
Flick played "Motber Goose" fer the
|lttle ones and did it SO well that it
Eas quite a while before the children
recognized her. There was grab bag,
Foo which delig hted those present.
|farlOr croquet and other games were
|indulged in. Refreshments were
served and the children had most de-
|ghtful time.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11
Carriage Show.

Mr.. Claud Stewart, president of The
Stewart Vehicle Company and Mr.. s..
Preston Hopkins, uperintendent of
the sales department of the same COM
pany have beenIin New York this week
attending the Annual National Car
riage show with spleadid exhibit of
their vehicles which has been greatly
ad Med.
Or. M ak Robinson and Mr.. George
T. H. Baker, Manager and Assistant
Manager respectively of the Auburn
Wagon Works of this city, '.ere also
there with fine exhibit of their
wagons.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11
The Sunday Schools.

The Sunday School Convention for
Berkeley County came to very sue
lessful conclusion on Wednesday night
last
fhe Convention began on Tuesday
night in the First Baptist church on
West King street aud the program
published in our columns last week
was carried through pretty nearly as
published.
Thi OBJECT Of the organization is to
promote the cause Of SUNDAY schools
and The study If she Holy Bible IN
genera. MI. W. L. Sbafer, of Wheel =
ing is she very efficient secretary u
tile Stale Association and always at
tends these conventions. There are
foI y-foar couuties Of this state organ
ized and each holds a convention once
year Mr.. Shafer was present at this
convention as was also Miss M. L..
Graham superintendent Of the ele-
mentary branch in the state assoeis-
tioa,
The most important feature Of The
Convention were The speeches m ade by
these TWO experienced and efficient
workers.
There were number If other short
but interesting talks OF various topics
by Rev. w. d. MeCurds, Rev. Chas.
s. Trump, Rev. r. Ashlin White and
others
The officers for the ensuing year are
as follows: President w Il. Outcalt,
Vice-president Rev. A. j. secrlst, of
lnwood. Secretary, Rev. w. ID. Me-
Curdy, Assistant Secretary, E. NJ.
Chapman, Treasurer Edward Rut-
ledge, Superintendent Of primary work,
Mrs. J. E. Oliver, Teacher Training
course Rev. G. 5. Trump, Home de-
partment Rev r. Ashlin White, lem
perance Mr., John }. Hetzel.
The Executive Committee G. w.
Boyer, ID. vi. kilmer and o. o. Du-
trow. An offering was taken and there
was about $1,000 raised.
entire time and on Wednesday there
were fully forty delegates present from
the county schools end everybody en-
joyed the convention.
There was perhaps no part of the
cor ention more enjoyed than the ex-
empllficatien in primary work by Miss
Graham and her short talk just at the
close of the Convention on her trip to
Rome as delegates to the Would
Congress of Sunday school workers.
Her word picture of the fifteen hun
dred faithful christian Sunday school
workers kneeling in prayer and sing
ing hymns of praise in the old Cslos-
scum where in the days of Nero thous-
ands of as faithful servants of the Most
High were torn to pieces by wild
beasts to entertain the morbid throngs
of Ancient Rome, were in tensly i'm
pressive
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11
Home From China

Dr. Andrew H. Woods, who is in
charge of he Christian college at Can
'oE, China, arrived home on Monday
evening las. but for only few days at
THIS time. The DR.. and his wife arriv-
ed in this country more than month
ago but they Went directly to h ell
nome in Philadelphia, where Mrs.
Woods has been under treatment in
hospital. Mr.. j. NJ. Woods went to
Washington to meet his brother on
Monday and accompanied him home.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-10-11
WEDDED.

The many friends in this county of
Rev. U. 5. Crowder, formerly pastor
of the NJ. Z. church at Bunker Hill,
Darkesville and Gerardstown, were
given pleasant surprise a few
daysago by the announcement OF
hismarriage en- Tuesday evening
of this week at the NJ. e.
parsonage in Winchester, by Rev. w.
H, Beal to Miss Ruth Smith, daugh-
ter or the late Harry Smith of near
White Hall, Frederick Co., Virginia.
Mr.. Crowder is now pastor at Dayids-
vile, Md.