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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Complicated Land Case.

Testimony in the hearing of the land
contest case of James Ogle against
W. F. Papan was concluded Friday
evening, and will be forwarded to the
register and receiver of the Grea:
Falls land Office. The hearing devel-
oped one of the most complicated land
cases on record 10 this vicinity.
The land that figures in the contest
is known as the Ogle place on the Te-
ton, which formed part of the estate
of Laura Ogle, deceased, and which
vas purch ased by w. r. Embleton.
The latter transferred it to Lawrence
Papan for a consideration, but it Vas
recently discovered til at the title from
the government was defective because
of an error ia the description of the
land. a fling vas then made on the
tract by w. f. Papan, son of the sup.
posed owner. the latter Immediately
commencing suit in the district court
against w. r. Emu leton fer $1,000 for
breach of war; anty.
A ontest against the fling of W.
F. Pspan is being made by James
.Ogle, son of the original owner, who
alleges that the entryman IL not OF
legal age and that the filing was made
for the benefit of other parties.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Discussing Wool Prices.

The eastern wool dealers and west
| vieMs as to the probable market price
of WOO! the coming season. 1t is
the opinion of J. Hanlon, a wool buy.
err who a. recently interviewed at
Billings, that prices vii! be lower
than those OF last year, his estimate
being based upon a receut depression
of values 10 the seuboard markets.
! Mr.. Eanlon state that tht wool clip
OF a band of Wyoming LAMBS at South
ST. Paul sold last week at Il cents,
aud shat a clip OF Colorado lambs
WOO! brought 20 cents. These prices,
he says. are three 10 five cents lower
than the figures in similar tr2nsac-
tions last year.
\ more optimistic view Of the situa-
ciun i taken by Hou. + c. Power,
president of the state board of sheep
commissioners, who is quoted ia a
recen. interview 20 this effect:
Woo prices thi, year will tie
a5oat me same az last gear. Mon
tana sneepmeu, to secure these prices,
however, must baud together and
presen, a solid trout 70 the buyers.
II one s%heepman accepts 4 lower price
for his wool, it will demoralize con.
ditions. and make it practically i'm
possible for the others to secure a
higher price.
The prices at the January sales ia
London are usually a good indication
of VIVA. the prices for the year will be-
This January the prices we're as good
as those of a year ago. and from this
l believe the prices Of last year will
again prevail"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Fire Loss Is Half Million.

LIVINGSTON, March IA careful
investigation of the losses as q result
of the Big Timber fire yesterday would
indicate that the damage was under
estimated when placed at $4OO, 600, and
that the total damage and loss will
reach At least $500, 600. The insurance,
when comparison is made with the
loss, is very light and it is believed
will not exceed slOO, OOO. Many of the
dwellings we're uninsured, and it is
learned that IN two or three cases
business houses are without q dol
lar of insurance protection. Few bust
ness houses we're insured to exceed %
per cent of the values on either on
tents or buildings. Many of the peo-
pie lost everything and were without
clothing except what they wore At the
time of the fire. Many lost everything
they possessed, and in a number OF
cases were without any insurance.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Many Idle Men In Butte.

BUTTE, March 12.-Coast cities are
dumping into Butte their unemployed
including many men Of an undesirable
class. Since the resumption of work
in the mines Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane
and other cities have been trying
to induce their surplus popui atoms to
20 TO Montana. As q result all roads
in the centers of the unemployed lead
to Butte.
The authorities of Seattle and the
other cities know that the mines OF
Butte cannot possibly take care OF
any considerable number of unemploy'
ed. They do not care for that. II
they can rid themselves of these men,
they argue that the ''undesirables'
will not be able to return to them.
And so the food of the unemployed
pours into this city, in spite OF the
fact that Butte cannot more than take
care of her own and that it will be
weeks before all of the miners and
smeltermen find employment.
Since the mines opened here. banners
have been displayed across the streets
OF Seattle advertising the alleged fac
that 10, 900 men are wanted in Butte
In Spokane it is said that the number
this city is supposed to be yearninl
for has been cut down TO 5000, and II
other cities it varies.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Dearborn Land Reclaimed.

HELENA, March 12.-Ninety-three
l60. acre farms will be opend to sale on
April 10 next under the Dearborn pro.
ject, built by the Ames Realty company
of ST. Louis, under the terms of the
Carey land act. The irrigated strip
which will be open to settlement next
month has been in the hands of the
w. j. Dermody company of Omaha,
TO colonize, as the company will not
receive title until actual settlers have
been placed on the land.
This land is being offered together
with perpetual water rights for 500. so
per acre, $3.50 per acre cash and the
balance in. nine equal annual pay.
ments without interest.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Life Insurance In Montana.

A preliminary statement showing
the business transacted ia Montana
by life insurance companies has been
issued by H. r. Cunningham, state
auditor, 10 advance of his annual re-
port. The statement shows q large
volume of life insurance business dur
ing the past year, about 5000 new
policies having been issued, with an
aggregate insurance of Is, SOC, 900.
The returus received from the sew.
eral companies chow that 27,490 life
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
lnterprets Law As To Fees.

In an opinion given by the attorney
general to the county attorney OF
Powell county, he holds that q juror
who happens also to serve as a wit
ness the same day cannot draw a
double per diem. 1t is also held that
q justice Of the peaceiis entitled to only
IS for all services rendered as COM
hitting magistrate where q hearing
takes place and witnesses are exam.
ined. If the justice takes down testi.
mony, he is prohibited from collecting
for it.
1t is also held that a sheriff 10 no,
entitled to any mileage when he goes
outside Of his county to serve a sub
poena. When he fails to make an ar
rest, he is emitted only to his actual
and necessary travelling expenses.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
wearing av the Green
A BIT of tune to me ear ie brought
BY . passing, vsgrant breeze,

A bit of tune to me ear is brought
BY . passing, vagrant breeze,
A bar from . tune me ears once knew
In a land across the seas.
It's the dear old swearing ~ the Green"
And it bears me far away;
In mind and heart I'm in Erin's isle,
And it's morn, st. Patrick's day.
st. Pa,rick's day in the morning there
Twas many q year ago
l travelled a road to D%onaghmore
With a girl l used to know.
And she had a ribbon in her hair
AZ green as the emerald cod,
And we tramped that way as gay q pair
As ever the dear soil trod.
When old the day, in the deepening dusk,
Once again we came that way.
The path we trod was . glory road,
Zen though the dark shadows lay
Athwsrt the path, for love shone bright
AZ stars in the blue o'erhead.
We whispered DER, o. we tripped along,
The words that the priest had said.
st. Patrick's day, and I'm far away
From the isle AZ BIZ rsld sheen,
And many . year . dear grave there
Has been wearing ~ the green.
All, It's here am / in freedoms land
Please God, I'm here to stay
But me heart and soul 60 home each year
For to spend st. Pstrick's day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
2 FRANK SAYRE,
Abstracter Of Titles,

FORT BENTON. MONTANA.
(Oface opposite Court House)
Ratee Minimum price for any abstract or con.
tinuation, $500. Each additional entry, &c.
Minimum price for any abstract or conttnua.
ton of mining property. or property described
by metes and bounds, $500. Zach additional
entry, $500.
Water right nlings shown only on request.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
A Grist Of Items Gathered From Our
Northern Montana Exchanges.

Conrad Observer: A new postOffice
has been established on the Sun river
bench in Teton county, known IS
Greenfields, and once styled Freeze
out bench.' The name of the post
Office is Fairfield and John Zimmerman
has been appointed postmaster.
Glasgow Review: 'Indian" Minnie
and her father, of Culbertsou, nearly
beat a young cowboy to death Thurs.
day evening. She has been bound
over to the district court and the
father will have a hearing on the Goth.
! An old fashioned rolling pin did the
| work.
Malta Enterprise: Sugar City is
the name of a new townsite just locat-
ed about IL miles east of Harlem by
eastern capitalists. 1t Is said that
over $50 lots have already been plat.
ted. The new town will be watched
with considerable interest, owing to
the fact that its Introduction was very
much q secret until last week.
Glasgow News: H. H. Nelson, one
OF the committee who was sent to
Washington in the interest of the
Milk river project, returned yester.
day. He stated that or the return of
Mr.. Truscott, with will be in a few
days, q statement would be given to
the public of the agreement made with
the reclaim alton officials regarding
the work on the Dodson project.
Harlem News: Charles Cowan and
Sid Tucker claim the record for baling
hay in the valley this winter. On Mon.
day of this week they baled in ten
hours time 311 bales of blue joint hay
amounting to twenty tons. They had
the help of j. Q. Laswell and j.. Lean.
None of them had any time to tell
pipe stories. If any one can beat this
record the boys want to know it.
Choteau Acantha: The surveying
force of the reclamation service is
getting busy 90 the north side of the
Sun river project. A crew OF twelve
men are now at work with headquar'
tiers At Fred Kruck's ranch. This
number will be increased to twenty
within q week. The work of making
detailed surveys 10 on full blast, and
will be rushed right along through thu
summer.
Conrad Observer: Several of oul
exchanges are advocating dry lane
farming for their country. When /
comes to un%irrigated land, and goot
land at that, this section has them al
skinned q Mormon block. We hav,
( slathers OF it and anyone looking TO-
a homestead of nice, level ground ha
3 but to come here and live up to tn
| land laws. Some day it will be valu
), able land, too.
Chinook Opinion: The dreamer:
has made approximately $1,000 pound
! of butter the past year, which wa
) sold at about an average price of 3
I, cents the receipts being 10 the neigh
borhood of SO, 200. The farmers re
) ceived about % cents a pound TO
their butter fat. at least So. 900 havinI
> been paid out in cash to the rancher
: during the twelve months. The tota
t may not seem very large but it ka
. been sufficient to keep the factory o
, a paying basis and the first two @
: three years Of q creamery's existeuc
: are always the hardest. From uos
: on the factory will distribute large
: amounts OF cash each month anon
the farmers Of this vicinity and il
crease in the same ratio the profts
J. bleness of farming operations 10 ehi
= uioioitv
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

insurance policies are in force in
Montana, with a total insurance of
90, 115, ZOO. The death claims paid by
the companies last year amounted to
S41S. l2O.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Notice Of Election.

In accordance with an order of the city council
of the city of Fort Benton, county of ChOuteau,
state OF Montana, notice Is hereby given that ct
city Of Fort Benton on Monday, the 9th day Of
April, 1908, there will be elected q mayor for a
term Of two years; an alderman IN the first ward
of the fret, second and third wards, each OF
whom will hold Office for q term of two years.
The voting places for said election will he Is
follows:
First ward-At the Choteau house.
Second ward-At the city council rooms.
Third ward vt W. o. Dexter's dwelling house.
CHAS. II. GREEN, Mayor.
JNO. r. MURPHY. City Clerk.
Fort Benton, March IL, 1905.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Public Buck Herd.

The undersigned will run = buck herd during
the coming season, and solicit business from the
sheepmen. Address
F. ROLF Il SON, Big Sandy. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Ranch Wanted.

Wanted, q small ranch in good locality: Must
have good water. State price and particulars.
j. p. D. ", Beatrice, Mont.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09

There seems to be considerable
trouble in the w. @. I. U. circles
in Williston. It seems one drug
gist was not able to get enough
signers the first time his petition
was circulated on account of the
work Of the w. g. T. U. but a
month later came out victorious,
Another druggist lost his permit
through the efforts Of a minister's
wife. This woman burned her
mouth with carbolic acid and her
husband had to go to this druggist
and sign the necessary affidavit for
alcoholic only antidote for car
bolic acid burns. The Methodist
minister of that place gave a very
strong sermon and said there were
few women in the town who ac-
complished more harm by their
gossip than any drug store in Will
liston. In that vicinity it is be-
lieved there will be material chang
es in the liquor laws of North
Dakota at the next meeting of the
legislature.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09
Methodist Church Locals;

On Sunday evening, Oct. IL, we
desire a short written report from
all the departments of the church
The Pastor, Sunday school Supt.,
Epworth League Pres, Pres. of
Ladies' Aid Society and Treasurer.
These will be read at the evening
services.
All services for the charge will
be held in Washburn next Sunday
Oct. 4. The Conkling and Fair
view people have been invited to
come in. There will be preaching
at 1O:45 and 800 and 500 o'clock.
Sunday school at l1:45. All are
cordially invited to attend these
services.
F. L. Watkins, Pastor.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09
Bids Wan,ed.

Notice is hereby given that the board Of coun-
ty commissioners will receive sealed bids for
Sc; also, for grading Of couiee. on section /:
township 144, range SO; also, for grading Of
coulee on township line south of seA of Sec. 81,
Twp. 145. Rge. g. such grading to be done ac-
mates or. file in the county auditors Office.
And bids to be considered, by the board, must
file the price per cubic yard for which the bid
der Is willing to do the work.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
any OF all bids. 5
an bids submitted must be sealed and marked
Bids win 80 opened Nov. lOth, lsos 81 2 o'clock
p. m. IA. ~
By order Of board d county commissip pners tho
satisfactory bond Tor faithful perform snce ot
Is o. B. Wing. Auditor of Mclean CO. &
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09
Notice for Publication.

Department. Of the Interior, o. S. land office
at Bismarck, N. D., Sept. 50, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Laura Jennings,
of Washburn, N. D., who, on Aug. Is. .19O7, made
homestead entry, No; 1886, for. eh Of neA and
az Of SEX section 30 t9sMnship R ~ a, NJ range range
Of intention to make final s'commutation''
proof, to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed. before Aug. johnson, a q. s. Commits
at Washburn, N. D., on the 18th day Of Novem.
ber, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses:
s. s. Knock, VIC. Findley, N. p Carlson of
Washburn, N. D.; Leonard Hilton, Wilton, N.
Oak. !,
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09

Last week the Garrison Inde.
pendent changed hands. The Cur
rier Bros. who were the former
owners sold out to /. F. Surber.
The Independent has. had several
owners during its two short years
of existence but now it has fallen
into good hands and the people Of
Garrison are to be congratulated.
We are not informed as, to what
line Of business the Currier Bros.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09

The majority of the people in
this vicinity have been more inter
ested in the crops this fall than in
election. The threshing is about
over and the yield was greater than
anticipated at one time.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09
Notice For Pubiication.

Department Of the Interior, y. s: Land Office
at Bismarck, N: d., Sept. q, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Martha NJ. Dalbot-
ten, of Washburn, N. d., who, on Oct. 18th, 1902,
made homestead entry No. 1885, for northwest
30 W. 5th p. M, has filed notice Of intention to
make final Ave year proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before g. 0lgeirson,
b., Bon on the f 18th day Of November, 1908. 9
Claimant names rs witnesses: S
a. T: johnson: Of Turtle Lake, n; D.; Ole, Q.
Skjerdal. Dan Kuk, both Of Washbprn; n. D.;
Gilbert Thomp son, of Turtle Lake. N. d..
{ Es IL. 81. Jewell. Register
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S. land Office
at Bismarck, N. D., Oct. End, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that August s. Fahl-
gren, Of Washburn. N. D.. who, on Aug. q,
1903 made homestead entry No. 255S1, for seA,
cipal Meridian, has filed notice Of intention to
make final "five-year proof, to establish claim
to the land aboye described, before Aug: e.
North Dakota, at his office at Washburn, N. D.,
in the 10th day of November 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses:
son, Frank Fahlgren. Of Washburn, N. D.
NJ. II. Jewell, Register. I
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09
Bids Wanted.

ty commissioners will receive sealed bids for
One Steel Bridge "A it. high, 20 it. long and 1e #.
wide across coulee in Sec: g.. Twp; IN, Rge: 50,
All bids submitted must be sealed and marked
bids for Bridge
Bids G viii wi ps; be- opened Nov. 1o 1908 at o'clock
p. m.
By order Of Board Of County Commissioners,
satisfactory bond for faithful performance of
contract.
County Auditor
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09

Excitement over the coming
election is not great, but there is
a deep interest in the presidential
campaign because Bryan is still
hopeful ard SO active.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09

The republican party in North
Dakota have chosen e. A. John
son of Minot to head their ticket.
He is clean, honest. hard work
ing, sincere man who is constantly
on the lookout to see that the best
interests Of the state are SAFE
guarded. Mr.. johnson has teen
resident of Minot for l9 years
and was a member Of the legisla.
ture for two sessions. His reputa.
ton in his home locality and
standing with the members Of the
legal fraternity as lawyer is well
known and, if elected governor the
third Of November, will no doubt
prove worthy Of your support.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09

Defective flues was much writ
ten up subject in our last weeks
exchanges.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09

will devote their attention in the
future.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09

Just twenty-five days more for
you to make up your mind how
you will vote on election day.
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
VASHBURN STATE 81 BANK
AT WAsHBURN.

In the state of North Dakota at the close OF
business Sept. 23rd 1908. Sa
RESOTJRCES
The Washburn leader., 1908-10-09

5-Room Cottage, Well Built, in
First Class Condition; Lots and
Barn; Situated in Northeast Resi-
dence District of Washburn. A
Bargain ifTaken Before Nov. 1st.
Get Price and Terms.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-02
Ioo9e Uotes

The Elks held a grand social con
clavc in the lodge halls On East
Center street last evening. The oc
casion was the formed opening OF
the orders newly equipped club
rooms and it proved Il most notable
event
Immediately after short session
OF regular lodge business the mem
bers and their friends participated
i'm q sumptuous oyster supper which
had been deliciously prepared by
I"Candy' John McClHland. Practically
all of the lodge members and a score
of visitors were present. At the
conclusion Of the banquet the even.
ing was spent at pool, cords and bill
lards.
/ The function was in charge of q
lsocial committee comopsed of Messrs
g. H. McCormink, Il. +. Bush and
Edward Huggins.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-02
HON. H. S. BIGELOw
viii Deliver an Address in Marion
Saturday Evening.

Hon. Herbert S. Bigelow of Gin
cinnatl, Ohio, will be in Marion
on Saturday and in the evening
deliver an address on the Court
House square. Mr. Digeiow comes
here in the interest OF the Ohio
Direct Legislation League oil which
he is president He is one Of Tho
best campeigners and most forceiuI
orators in the state. 1t is not Tn,
intention Of Mr. Bigelow 10 max.
a political speech but he will urge
and explain the Initiative and Ref
.erendum. Few men in the l'niteC
States have made the Cprcful study
Of legislation that Mr. Bigcluw has
and the citizens OF Marion are for
tunate in having the rare oppor
tunity Of hearing him discuss thi
subject. Il
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-02
l. @ G. A. T..
EV VENTS

Nh. and Mrs. Ora G.. Howser, Of
near Kirkpatrick ara the parents OF
son born Friday morning,
No meeting OF the Ladies' Society
Of the Evangelical Lutheran church
was held this week. Tue society viii
meet next Wednesday.
Marriage licenses have been is
sued to Samuel Breese and Mrs
Mary E. Stearn, both OF this city
and Henry c. Leg or this city and
Miss Leola a. Folk OF Big Island
township f'
The committee appointed to ar
range for the lecture, OF DR.. w. j.,
Mccormack, of Bowling Green, Ken
lucky, who is to speak here in the
interest of the American Medical AS
ISOLATION, October s, held meeting
Thursday evening ana completed
final arrangements for the lecture.
it will be given in the First Pre- by
terian church and VIII be free.
Frank Romans, a prominent Knight
Templar at Cardington, died at his
home in Cardngton, Thursday night,
He was quite well known in lodge
circles. The funeral will be conduct
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-02
GOES DOWN
INTO CELLAR
Burglar Falls Through a
Trap Door.
WOMAN IS ARRESTED
Found Staggering About Oh
Church Street.
Policeman Discover a Fire and
Save House From Destruction. =
Police News.

A burglar attempted to gain en-
trance to the home of Frank IL.
|, Owen, located on Bleine avenue.
| shortly after 10 o'clock last night
| The miscreant broke the latch from
a screen door and was in the act
OF unlocking the door with skele
ton key when the household was
aroused Herring a slight noise at
the rear door, Mr.. owen left his
bed to investigate. As he entered the
kitchen he saw man standing Ol
the outside, busily. Engaged in ht
ting keys in the lock. He started
to opcn The door when the would-br
burglar mede hasty retreat.
IAN amusing feature of the incid
ent occurred when the burglar fell
through trap cellar door which
gave way RS he attempted TO cross
over It. As the mlscreant, was pre-
cipltatod into the cellar Mr. Owen
opened the door ana yelled ''What's
coming OF here?" cts all right.
I IN getting rway as fast as I can
Inervously answered the miscreant
as he made his exit from the cellar
way. MIR. Owen reported the matter
to police and immediate investigp-
tlcn disclosed no clue to the mis-.
creant