The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-05-20
According to William Collins, who

lie taking possession of alfalfa fields
on the Teton, and causing damage to
other crops. The p%estiferous weed is
also invading gardens and lawns in
town, and IL aourishing on vacant
lots and in other parts Of the munich
pality. 1t has become such a nuisance
that the public authorities may be re-
quested to assist in its eradication.
Prof. J. W. Lenning received word
today from the state university at
Mi-soula, giving the result OF the con-
test for the Carter medal in which
essays 90 Washington Irving were
entered by students from various high
schools in Montana. The award
gave first place to the Hamilton high
school contribution. and second place
to the essay submitted by Gertrude
HARDER, Of the Fort Benton high
school.
The ownership Of u ons-third in.
mining claim, in the Little Rockies,
IL involved in a suit commenced ia
the dis,ric. court by +. j. O'Haulon
aud Il. J. O'Haulon against the
Ruby Gulch Mining company.
The latter is alleged to have
taken possession Of the property and
refuses ~ recognize the interest OF the
plaintiffs. 10 which they claim to have
legal title.
From Tuesdays Daily.
The Schli,z Wiener style beer has
no equal. II is on draught at the
Chouteau House buffet and Ike Huns
berger's.
The best beer in town, the Schlitz
Wiener. Is on draught at the Chou
teau House buffe: and Ike Huns
berger's.
Mrs. T. E. Crawford, who has been
visiting with her daughter, Mrs. F. E.
S,ranahan, left today for her home
near Helena.
According to advices from Chinook,
a case Of smallpox has developed in
that locality, aud is receiving proper
attention by the public health aathori.
ties,
NJ. F.. Miner, who arrived today
from the Shonkin, is among the stock
men who are pleased with the range
conditions resulting from the recen,
rains.
Dr.. E. NJ. Porter left today for
Highwood, in response to a telephone
message stating that r. w. Cheathau
is suffering from a broken leg and
other injuries. The nature Of the &C
cident was not stated, but is supposed
to have been q runaway.
, Work was commenced today by
Contractor George Sherry on a new
residence for Chas. H. Green, which
will be built on the old Nee propert!
on upper Main street. 1t will be
handsome structure, built OF concret1
, blocks, and containing about tel
rooms with all the modern c%onvenien
ces.
Good progress is being made in tn,
l we'll drilling operations on the fla
: above town, one of the borings givins
a water supply of 125 gallons PEI
: minute, and the others also giving
satisfactory yield. The several we'll
will be connected by a pipe line tina
will be extended to the pumping sta
, ton, where the water will be forced
). through the city mains.
1t ia announced that the Montan'
State Dairymen's association is abou
!, to start another contest for supremac &c,
2 among the butter makers of the state
and W. J. Elliott, secretary of tn
y organization, has issued a letter It
n all who may be interested. 1t is ex
: pected that the Chouteau count.
creameries at Chinook and WhitlasI
will take part in the contest.
r D. G. Lockwood, who returned to
4 day from a business trip to Lewis
= town and Kendall. reports the arriva
of large numbers of new settlers i
Fergus county, many OF whom ar
locating on the beucn lands. Their
- is a vast area of similar lands in thi
vicinity and other part OF norther
Montana, and the immigration move
ment will soon be headed In this q
J rection.
The large number of new settlers j
eastern Valley county will add cor
siderably 10 the crop of agriculture
products in that section. The Culberl
son S~earchiight says the area {
=! cultivated lands in the vicinity {
e Culbertson viii! be al least 400 pc
L cent greater this year than it was i
y 1907, aud the season TO date is niue
e N ne favorable for crops than Ia,
season.
e Crushed In Machinery.