The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-10

nine feet above low water mark. The
government authorities call twelve
feet the danger llne," but there
is no probability of a food in this
locality.
G. W. Frields returned today from
a business trip to Texas, having been
detained 1t Billings by washouts on
the Northern Pacific. A shipment OF
Texas cattle in which Mr.. Frields is
interested, was also delayed at Bill.
lings from the same cause.
Residents of the lower Teton eport
that a heavy hsilstorm visited that
locality Tuesd ay, and destroyed grain
and other crops. The storm travelled
in an easterly direction, aud also
caused considerable damage on
ranches along the Missouri river.
A of men vent out to the Chase
ehesring plant last night, in response
to news that it was thre atened with
damage by foods from the Teton.
The necessary measures for it's pro.
lection we're taken, and it is believed
there is no danger Of further trouble.
A double drowning in the food
waters of the Missouri river is report,
ed from Cascade, the victims being
Gentry Baker and his wife. They
were driving across q piece of land
that was under water when their buggy
went into a deep gully and was upset,
and the occupants drowned.
Passenger traffic over the Montana
Central was unusually heavy today,
ten Northern Pacific trains having
passed this point. The Northern Pa
cifc track west of Butte has been
damaged by floods, and traffic to and
from the Pacific coast Is temporarily
moving over the Great Northern.
Advices from Lewistown announce
the death of Q. W. Kelly, an old.time
resident of northern Montana, who in
recent years has been living on q
ranch near Lewistown. Mr.. Kelly
was engaged in the mercantile bust.
ness 10 this city in the early eighties
and had q number Of friends here who
will sympathize with the bereaved rel.
atives.
Ralph Lepper, the 12-year.old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lepper, Of
this city. died today after 40 illness
of several months from dropsy and
other complaints. The little patient
bore his Affections bravely, although
he realized that recovery was almost
hopeless. The funeral services will be
held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon,
at the Methodist church.
Word was received by the county
authorities today that the Teton bridge
about four miles from town was in an
unsafe condition. as the river had
overlowed and washed out the south.
ern approach TO the structure. The
county commissioners went to the
scene of the trouble this morning, and
employed men and teams to repair the
break and make a temporary crossing
for traffic on the bridge.
1t is announced from Washington
that several Montana postmasters will
be entitled to an increase of salary.
commencing July /, the raise being
based upon the larger receipts of their
respective offices. The list includes
Fort Benton, raised from 81, 500 to
81, 900; Chinook, from 81, 400 to 81, 500;
and Culbertson, from 81, 800 to 81, 800.
The p%ostoffice at Malta has been ad.
vanced to the presidents al class, with
a salary OF 81, 100.
From Fridays Daily
See Joe Schoen born for painting
and paper hanging.
Judge Tattan and E. r. Russell,
court s~tenographer, returned today
from Glasgow, where district court
was in session the past few days.
h. LaBarr is putting up a frame
building on his premises on Front
street, to be used as q blacksmith shop
in connection with the Benton stables.
II is reported from Big Sandy that
an unusually large number OF wild
ducks have located on Lonesome lake
for the breeding season, and there
promises TO be IN exceptionally fine
crop Of birds for the hunting season
in tina: locality.
The funeral services of little Ralph
Lepper were held this afternoon at the
Methodist church, and we're largely
attended. Tributes of respect and
sympathy, 10 the form of floral
wreaths, were received from many
neighbors and friends of the bereaved
parents.
Another rise in the Missouri river
took place today, and there is a high
er stage of water than has been known
for several years. At an early hour
this morning there was a sudden rise