The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-04-07
CITY N STATE.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
The Fort Benton Amateurs announce
that tickets for their annual Easter
entertainment will be placed OF -ale
at Lockwood's drug store al 1890
Monday morning, when seats may be
reserved Without extra charge. Ad-
mission to the floor of the hall will be
$l.OO, gallery so cents, children Is
cents.
A writ of review ha, been secured
from the district court by Attorney
j.. K. Brahble, of Havre, directing
Justice W. 3 Piper TO certify the
record Of his court 10 the suit OF Mike
O'Neal vs.. James II. Fenton, involving
the ownership of a horse. A hear
ing will be held in the district court
April 10.
The month OF March, according to
the report of Observer G. W. Ling,
OF the Havre station, was unusually
warm and dry, compared with the
corresponding month of former years.
The total precipitation during the
month was about one-fourth Of an
inch, which is less than one.half the
average for the month.
A suit for damages has been com
menced in the district court by Victor
.. Hicks, a Great Northern brakeman,
opoinet 1ohoiC Troul- tho ,vol1 l>co,rc
rancher and horseman of Coberg.
The complaint states that defendant
is the owner of q telephone line at
Coberg that is stretched across the
railroad right of way and tells the
story of PLAINTIFF cause of action to
this effect: "Plaintif was hit in the
mouth by said wire, his front jaw
bone was fractured, his teeth were
knocked out and d%islocated, his lips
lacerated, he suffered great bodily
pain and was otherwise then and there
injured, all q result of defendants
careless, negligent and improper 10.
cation and construction of said tele-
phone line as aforesaid" Compen.
sation to the amour of $1,000 is de.
msnded for these alleged injuries.
From Mondays Daily.
Household furniture for sale. APP.
ply to Mrs. Wallace E. Chase.
1. Runsberger returned yesterday
from Hunters Hot Springs, where he
has been under treatment for rheuma.
tism. q
A marriage license has been issued
by the clerk of the district court to
Albert Davis. of Havre and Anna
Miller, of Chicago.
A petition for letters of administra.
ton in the estate of William Nc.
Donald, deceased, has been filed in
the district court by Augustus W.
Hobbs, of Havre.
The civil suit of Mrs. E..G. Crutcher,
formerly of this city, az ainst DR.. c.
D. C%rutcher, has been transferred to
the district court of Lewis and CLARK
county. The suit is brought TO quiet
title to some lots 10 Decelles addition
to Havre.
The pupils of the public school gave
a very successful public entertain
ment Saturday evening, the program
including vocal and instrumental
music, recitations, a debate and other
items. There was q large attenda nce
of visitors.
The two vacancies on the board OF
school trustees for this district were
filled at the election held Saturday
afternoon a majority vote being
cast in favor OF George D. Patterson
and E. r. Russell. There were abou,
sixty votes cast at the election.
The ferry boot that was used for
traffic across the Missouri river las,
fall. while the county bridge was i'm
passable, was sold at public sale to-
day, the highest bidder being W. r.
Early of the O'Hanlon company ranch,
The boat and cable brought 1865.
George E. Swan, assistant secretary
Of the Dry Farming congress. arrived
from the west yesterday on a shor'
business visit, and is gathering data
regarding the progress of the dry
farming movement in this part O:
Montana. Mr.. Swan believes the mex
Dry Farming congress, which will be
held in Billings next October, will b.
a most important factor in giving
publicity to the opportunities Montana
offers 20 settlers and investors, anC
is urging every community To assis'
in making it a great success.
From Tuesdays Daily.
Belle flour. T. G. Power & Bro,
agents. y
Belle flour, Power & Bro. Belle
A0rr Do,cor & Rrn