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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-11-16
SETTLERS ALICE FRAUD.
Disappointed Homesteaders Bring
Suit Against locators.

TOOuitSSNC0O0u SSu'6
Suit Against Locators.
According to the Great Falls Lea.
der, two cults for damages aggregst.
log 90, 1000 have been started In the
Cascade county district court against
A. h. Stewart, Clarence Triple and
George Boynton. doing business un.
der the name of Stewart, Triple &
Boynton, At Carter, In Chouteau
county. The suits we're fled by At
torney Sam Stephenson, representing
two Iowa men who came to Montana
last fall to locate on homesteads aud
who allege that through the deceit of
defend ants they we're induced to enter
on worthless lands which they have
siuce been forced to abandon.
C. L Culver Of Decorah, Iowa, 10
the plaintiff 10 the larger suit against
the Carter business lei Culver al.
leges that be came to Montana in No.
vember, 1909, to locate on some land.
and that he was induced by defend
ants to allow them to make secure bic
entry for him at the price of S25. He
elaine that they located q homestead
for him. that he paid them s25. and
subsequently, paid s22 to the Great
Falls land Office as costs of the loca.
ton. He then says he moved his
household furniture from DEBORAH to
Carter at q cost of sl04, that be pur-
chased building material for q house
at q cost of $50, that he spent several
months In making preparations fol-
going on his homestead, which time
was worth $500.
1t is then alleged that the land 10
Gated by the defendants vas found &c
be of no value. That it was worth
less for agricultural purposes, snt
that, although there was plenty o;
good land, the plaintiff had beer
given q valueless homestead. Wher
he found that his land was of NJ
value, the complaint ssys, Culver wal
left out Of employment for severs
months. He had cold his business IL
Iowa and had nothing to do. Dam
ages on this score to the extent of 81,
200 are demanded. Culver allegel
that he was forced to abandon BIZ
entry and that he lost bis rights, h
his damage, In the amount of %, 200
Total damages of IS, 1O1 are demand
ed.
In the second suit for damages am
ounting to %. 947, Alonzo E. Kenyon
of DEBORAH, Iowa, is the plaintiff
, His allegations are much the same q
those In Culver's suit. He claims tina
he paid the Carter firm S25 to locat
/ q piece of land for him, that be late
was forced to pay s22 to the Grea
. Falls land Office for the entry, an
+ that upon investigation he found hi
land worthless, was compelled t.
abandon it and lost his entry right
, to his damage In the cum Of 50, zoo
He also purchased q well.drilling out
fit at a cost Of 5000, and lost nue.
} time in preparing to move at an ex
, pense of $500. Full r%eparation is de
mauded in the sum of %. 947,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-11-16

occurred. AS tho testimony was not
sufficient to convict, the court in
structed the jury to acquis the &C.
cused.
From Tueeday'e Daily.
For rent, q warm. rain proof barn.
Apply at Ward & Morrison store.
Carl F. Hensen and wife, of Fort.
man, we're among the arrivals today. |
Have you bought your ticket for the
dance on Thanksgiving eve? Come,
and bring your friends.
Born, on Saturday, At the Fort Ben.
ton Sanitarium, to the wife of Ernest
Ward. of Big Sandy, q daughter.
Judgment by default has been enter
ed In the district court 10 the civil
suit Of Alonzo Ellis 70. j. D. Bush.
Among the recent marrisg In
Great Falls IL that OF Warren Steele
and Miss Augusta Smith, of this vi.
cinity.
All orders for suits, cloaks, dresses,
and everything pertaining to ladies'
wear, will receive prompt attention At
the "Toggery."
w. E. Barrows, OF Pleasant valley,
who ts in town today, reports that
blowing Is still being done on several
ranches in that loo Atty.
There are 2.40s pensioners living in
Montana, who we're paid s407, 301 in
peusions last year, according to the
report OF Pension Commissioner Dav.
export.
The board OF county commissioners
will meet tomorrow, to make an Off.
cial canvass Of the election returns.
A tabulated statement of the Chouteau
county vote will appear later.
Marriage licenses have been Issued
by the clerk Of the district court to
Thomas w. Kenney and Anna Curtis,
OF Havre; and to Oscar DIETRICH and
lillian A. Skukrud, of Chester.
The trial Of Henry Sweeney in the
district court, on Q charge Of robbery,
was cut short today, the court in.
structing the jury to scquit the de-
fend ant upon the evidence presented.
Preparations for extensive farming
operations next spring are being made
by several local residents. Messrs.
Savage, Anderson and Baker received
. 45-horsepower blowing outfit today,
which will be put to work as soon az
conditions are favorable.
The funeral of the late George Rob
inson, Of Whitlssh, took place yester'
day at St. Psul's Episcopal church,
with a number of friends in attendance
The deceased, who was about 4s years
OF age, had been a resident of Swee'
Grass hills about eight years, and had
q wide acquaintance in that locality
One of the largest horse trades O
the season was closed yesterd ay, J. l.
Peacock purchasing the rocking chat,
brand from Henry Griesbach, of thu
Teton. The outfit, including thi.
years cote, numbers about 200 head
Mr.. Peacock has bought about 5000
Montana horses during the past few
years, and considers the Griesbact
bunch the best of the lot.
William A. Mitzner, of Hawarden,
in the Arrow creek country, died Sun
day at his home in that locality from
typhoid fever, after an illness of sew
eral weeks. The deceased, who wal
about 36 years old, was the son.in.lav
OF Jas. H. Culley, OF Hawarden, ant
came here from Indiana with bis Wit,
!. and four children. The funeral serv
ices were held today at ST.. Paul
Episcopal church.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-11-16

The WEEKLY RIVER PRESS is q good
newspaper to send away 10 your friends
in the east. It will save you the trou-
BILE OF writing letters
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-11-16
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Stockmen's National
BANK,
Az EODT DENVNNN
AT FORT

In the State of Montana, at the close of business,
November 10, 1910.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23
AUGUST PESIA,, TRAINER, is
KILLED IN c. & H. MINE

August Pesia, a trammer, was acct
dcntally killed about o'clock last
evening by a fall of rock, death being
instantaneous. The accident happened
i'm the 61st level north side of No.
SHAFT, of the Hecla branch of the c
a. II. mine.
Pesia at the time of the accident
was picking out rock to fill car. A
huge mass fell without warning, and
the unfortunate man was caught and
pinned beneath it. When eXtricated he
was found To be dead
Coroner Fisher was summoned fol-
lowing the accident, and impanelled
the following jury: w. Uren, G.. Uns-
worth, Henry Rowe, Fred Messier, Jo-
scph Lenback and w. Rowe. A YER
dict of accidental death was returned.
The decedent was aged about 50
years, and was "A married man. Ar
rangements for the funeral will be
made today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23

Mrs. Thos. Soddy is conyalesclng at
the c. & H. hospital where she re-
Gently underwent an operation
Sebastian idosh of Laurum was
brought before Justice Fisher this
morning. Mrs. Vidosh asking that he
be bound over TO keep the peace for a
period of six months. The court called
on Vidosh to furnish bonds i'm the sum
OF $500. Vidosh is cndcavoring TO Sc
cure the necessary bondsmen.
Mrs. Rounavaara and child are home
from Detroit and other cities where
they have been visiting.
The furniture for the Calumet Elks
temple which arrived yesterday, is be-
ing installed today and it is expected
that the lodge room will be fully
equipped in time for this evening"
meeting.
Three local Italians left last evenir5
for their old homes in Italy where
they will spend the rest of the winter
A party of eight Austrians left yes
terday afternoon for the old country
to spend a few months.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23

In ten minutes FOR 2Jc-your
photo on postals. goth Century Photo
Studio. opp. First Nat Bank y
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23

136-Wm. j. Barringartnen, Jacobs
Vile.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23
LOCAL BREViTIES.

Josiah Harper of the firm of Thomas
& Harper, left yesterday for Milwau-
kee to purchase a hearse to be used in
tho firms undertaking business
The third of the series of games Of
the Commercial Basket ban LEAGUE will
be played i'm the Y. M. c. A. gym this
evening.
A party Of Hancock people came to
Calumet last evening on a sleighride
A supper was served at the Central
hotel before the party returned home.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23
Adams township.

SS-Dstrict No. 1. Frank c. Waters,
Atlantic Mine.
S9-Distrlct No. 2, Norman Haapan-
en-, South Range.
90-Dist. No. 8, Miss Lizzie NJ.
Smith, Trimountain.
91-Dist. No. 4, Robt. l.. Henson,
Painesdale.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23
FNUMFRATORS FOR COPPER
COUNTRY ARE ANNOUNCED
Supervisor Bennett Furnishes a
List of Those Recommended
for Appointment.
SOME PLACES NOT YET FILLED

In communication from j. Il. Ben
nett, supervisor of the census for the
Twelfth District OF Michigan, To At
torney william J. Galbraith, the fol-
lowing copper country people with
their respective districts and places OF
residence are recommended for ap-
pointment as enumerators.
Houghton county starts with the
number So and concludes with 1876. thus
giving Houghton county AS enumera-
tors. 1t will be further noticed after
perusing the following that the dis
tricts of Duncan township, Stanton
township, Laird township, Portage
township G positions), and School
craft township. excluding Lake Lin
den village, are yet TO be filed. The
list follows
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23
CALUMET WOMAN'S CLUB MAY
HAVE HOME OF OWN IN 1911
That Organization May Build
Was Hinted at by Ladies
Last Evening.
DELIGHTFUL BIRTHDAY PARTY

A delightful birthday banquet was
given in the Washington school hall
last evening by the Calumet Womon's
club. the event being one Of the most
novel and enjoyable ever arranged by
this enterprising organization Fully
three hundred ladies and gentlemen
/ were present. partaking first of good
things To eat and then listening To a
program which included clever toasts
a song and a reading.
Several of the ladies who responded
TO the call OF the toast mistress. Mrs.
Selden, boardly limited that the CAL
umet Woman's club will start a move
ment next year for a club building OF
it's own. a pretentious structure COM
pairing favorably with the splendid
new Y NJ. G. \. building in arrange
ment and attractiveness and suitable
in every respect for the needs Of the
society. 1t was not definitely stated
that such steps would be taken but
the ladies expressed their hopes along
this line and one or two painted word
pictures of the future home of the club.
In a diplomatic way, befitting the oc-
casion, the gentlemen present were
given 10 understand that their assist
ance in the matter. when the proper
time arrives. would be appreciated.
The progress the club has made since
its organization was outlined, an ever
increasing growth predicted, and bright
% h. ffrft
The party was a pretty event, and
although husbands and wives and 9TH
er sweethearts were separated. only
temporarily. however, the evening was
filled with pleasure for all. The guests
occupied places at tables representing
the months of the year, each person
being seated at the table decorated ap-
propriately for the month in which he
or she was born. Because of this ar
rangement husbands and wives, and
other aforesaid swcethearts. were sep
arated. of course, but all became
speedily acquainted and each table
had jolly party of its own. The ta-
blcs were artistically and attractively
The Fourth of July table
for instance was adorned with flags,
fireworks and other articles of a pa
triotic nature; the June table had a
doll dressed as a June bride and rose
leaves scattered about the September
table was supplied with states, pencils,
books and other things typical of the
of school and school
days. the December table was typical
OF Christmas; the October table of
Halloween, and so on
The guests found their places by
name cards after a grand march
through the aisles to the strains of "A
Calumet & Hecla orchestra. At the
conclusion of supper the following
program was rendered, Mrs. Selden
proving n clever and inspiring toast
mistress:
Our Gucsts-Mrs. Clara Grierson.
Washington, the Great American
Long.
Martha, as Club Woman-Mrs
Vastbinder.
Birthdays-Mrs. Carlton.
Whecls-Mr. OBrien.
Poles and Hatchets-Mr. Galbraith.
Rcading-Mrs, Van Dusen.
Song-Mrs. Kohlhaas.
High Living-Dr. Roche.
Lincoln, the Great American States
man-Mr Petermann.
Looking Backward-Mrs. Marie
Cricrson. Is
Looking Forward-Mrs. WetZel.
Lake Superior-Dr. McRae.
Auld Lang Syne-Everybody.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23
START REVIVAL MEETINGS.

series of revival meetings will COM
mence at the First Baptist church Of
Calumet about the first of May The
church workers are now negotiating
with one of the greatest evangelists of
the country and hope to bring him here
to lead the meetings to be conducted.
1t is believed that they will be attend
cd by successful results.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23
CALUMET ENGINEERS ARE
WAITING FOR INSPECTION
Mai. Thomas n. Rees OF Regular
Army Assigned to Inspect
Calumet Corps.
RECEIVE MANY NEW MEMBERS

Announcement has been received
that the members of the Calumet En-
gineering corps will be inspected by
the state and regular army officers on
April 10. From this time ON, the MEM
bers Of the company will indulge in
special drills to prepare for the inspec-
ton. and IL is expected that the Calu-
met militiamen will maintain their
regulations for proficiency in floor
maneuvers and regular drills.
Gen. Wagner will probably have
charge of the inspection. He Will be
assisted by Maj Thomas IL. Rees of
the regular army corps of engineers,
who has recently been assigned to this
duty. Maj. Rees is a brother of At
torney Allan +. Rees of Houghton, and
is well known to the members of the
engineering corps because of the fact
that he was assigned TO the duty of
instruction officer at the last state
drill camp. The announcement that
he has been detailed to take charge of
the inspection will be received with
lltdSuIt py lilt lotdi HitihbNlo btNoN9c
nc is very popular with them.
other regular army officers who have
been detailed To inspect the various de-
partments of the Michigan National
Guard are: Captain Theodore a. Bald
win of the Twenty sixth infantry to
inspect the First and Second infantry;
Captain George f.. Houle of the Twen-
ty-sixth infantry TO inspect the Third
regiment; Major Fred M. Hartsock of
the United States medical corps to in
spect the medical department.; Captain
James A. Ryan, Fifteenth United
States cavalry will inspect the cavalry
and battery a, and the quartermaster's
depot will be inspected by First Lieut..
John c. Maui, Fifth United Field ar
tillery.
Co. A Gets New Uniforms.
A. large number of new applications
for membership have been received by
the engineers, and it is not expected
that trouble will be experienced i'm re-
cruiting the company up to the full
strength. 104 officers and men, by the
time OF the regular state camp. Inc
new members are enthusiastic in their
work and the officers are much pleas
ed with theielass of men being secured.
New khaki uniforms have been is
sued to the. members of the company
and they will doubtless give it much
improved appearance in the future.
The new uniforms are very similar to
the old ones.
The officers schooi OF map-reading
is making good progress and consider
able interest is being shown I'm the
work. The class is a large one and is
making a very careful study of map
reading. This study should be very
beneficial TO the officers at the time of
the next state camp.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23
CALUMET BOYS PARTY.

All arrangements have been made
for the masquerade ball to be given
by the Calumet Boys club Friday
night in the Red Jacket town hall.
a Calumet and Hecla orchestra has
been engaged for the occasion and
the party promises to be a most en-
joyablc one.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23
BASKET BALL GAME.

Physical Director Sherwood of the
V. NJ. c. A., has arranged a series of
basketball games to take place on
March II, 26 and either April / or .,
between the Calumet high school a~d
the Y. NJ. c. A. teams. 1F7YyyIN
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23

Orders taken for handmade Irish
crochet i'm collars and lace at Miss r.
NJ. Bakers Hairdressing Parlors. 1O5
Fifth street. 81
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23

The Red Front store will be open
every evening this week during the
Clean Up Sale until $3.50. 81
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-23
Calumet Township.

Panesdale.
Calumet Township.
Red Jacket Village
92-Dist No. 1, Earnest Welmers,
Calumet
9S-Dist. No. 2. Robert a. Gilmour,
1929 Liberty St, Calumet
Laurium Village
94-Dist. No. 1, Lyman w. Fisher,
Woodland Ave-, Laurium.
95-Dist. No. Earnest Kendall
Long 1874 Boundary ST., Calumet
96-Dist No. 3, James Phillips, 1873
Amygdaloid ST., Calumet.
97-Dist. No. 4, Russell c. Nam
kervis, 2O3 Seventh ST., Calumet.
9S-Dist. No. 8, Paul Fromholz, 4O5
Fifth Street Calumet.
99-District No. 6, Rudolph IL.
Lambert, i29 Sixth street, Calumet.
1O0-James Michels, 247 Rockland
ST, Calumet.
1O1-Richard A. Amala, 237 Third
ST, Centennial Heights.
1O2-Howard NJ. Blue, 1894 Cemetery
ST., Calumet.
1OS-Reginald Glasson, PA Eighth
St, Calumet.
1O4-Norman Johnson, 435 a. Pine
ST. Calumet.
1O5-Israel Mawrencc, Pine St. CAL
umet.
1O6-Albert Nicholson, 2S9 First ST.,
Centennial Heights, Calumet.
1O7-Will w. LAYERS, 81 Sixth ST.,
Calumet
1OS-Geo. Hall, Jr.. 40 South Ave-.
Kearsarge.
1O9-Peter Michalchich, 3S7 Fourth
St, Calumet
11O-Howard NJ. Roehm, Willow
ave-, Calumet.
CHASED Township.
111-Chas. f. Hail. Chassell.
Duncan Township.
113-Peter A. Pequet, Sidnaw.
Elm River Township.
114-David j. Wessela, Winona.
Franklin Township.
115-John Hanson. Franklin Mine.
116-Edward r. Shields, Franklin
Mine.
Hancock City.
117-First Ward, Geo. w. Taylor,
800 Cooper Ave.
11S-second Ward, VIM. c. Pearce
Holland st.
119-Third Ward, Earnest A. Hen
erickson, 81 Hancock st.
12O-Fourth Ward John A. Juntilla,
1006 Minnesota st.
Hancock Stanton Township.
Houghton Village.
122-First Dist, Howard II. Oben-
hom. 139 Dodge st.
123-Second Dist. Harry Il. Dillon,
1872 College Ave.
124-Third Dist, J. r. r. Gaynor 10
Albion st.
Laird Township.
1876
Lake Linden Village.
126-Peter Maynord, Lake Linden.
OsceoIa Township.
127-James G. Dunstan. Dollar Bay
12S-Merrill j. McCune, Calumet
129-Peter NJ. Curto, 32. Sixth ST.,
Calumet.
Portage Township.
| 100
| 49,
1872
Quincy township.
| 13S-Harry Berlowitz, 436 Eighth
St, Calumet
schooIcraft Township, Excluding Lake
Linden Village.
| 134-
| Torch Lake Township.
| Dist not included Hubbell Village
135-Oliver l.. Davidson, Hubbel.
| Dist No. 2, balance of township in
district
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-12
Children Cry
 FOR FLETCHER'S GA s TO RIA
 FAIRFIELD

Apparently there was very slender foundation for the runor made pub lie night or two ago to the effect that someone in town proposed to go to the Superior court and issue out an injunction to prevent the Snake Hill Climb. pr. Donaldson said he had personally interviewed every property owner along the proposed climb and that not one was opposed to it. On the contrary many people think it a good thing and believe it will bring much business to town. The ladies of Greenfield Hill propose to establish lunch counters along the route, and if the day proves to be a fine one they will do rushing busi- ness.
 Stone masons were at work yester- day resetting the marble steps in front of the Memorial Library. A number of them. owing to the action of the frost, had been moved from their position.
 The Fairchild Reserves, a baseball team of young fellows, wish to chal- lenge the A. O. M. Els of Bridgeport for game next Sunday, the Bridge porters to report at Pickett's switch at D. m.
 A few weeks ago Thomas Noon re- ceived a severe shock of paralysis, af- fecting the whole right side of his face twisting his mouth out of shape and impairing the sight of one of his eyes. While he has improved some what the paralysis still has it's grip on him. He said yesterday that the shock came without moments warn ing, during recent hot day. He has not been used to confinement and has been overwOrked.
 Richard Sherwood and his mother, will leave on Saturday for an automo- bile trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City, where they intend to remain for sometime.
 Keith Morris has recently been in town looking over his mothers place on Sasco Hill.
 A number of our clergy went to Stamford a day or two ago to attend a consolation.
 Mrs. Pickett is home from Pough- keepsie.
 MT. and Mrs. King who has been vis- iting their son in town have returned to Willimantic.
 This evening the Country Club is to have a meeting, and an interesting program will be interpreted.
 Lena Hutchinson of Port Jefferson is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Frank War ren of Greenfield Hill.
 Wallace F. Bulkley is having quite extensive improvements made upon his house, including hard wood floors.
 Besides the chorus the following talent will assist tomorrow night at the concert to be given at the Pe- quot Library; Messrs. Leach, Sheath, Porter and Truman and Mrs. Clar- ence Sturges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-12
NEWTOWN

The Ecclesiastical Society of the Congregational church met Tuesday evening and unanimously appointed Rev. Alexander Steele as pastor for the ensuing year. Rev. and Mrs. Steele have made many warm friends since their two years spent in Newtown, who will be happy to know that they are to remain among them.
 A black gilt edge prayer book with the name of Miss Margaret Golden has been found. The owner can have the same by calling at St. Roses rec tory.
 Asa Hawley is still suffering with a very severe attack of humps.
 Miss Anna Logan is the guest of Mrs. John Carmody.
 The Newtown Teachers Association will meet at the High schoolk Friday afternoon.
 J. F. Maloney. John Houlihan. J. Heating, and J. Madigan attended the State convention of the K. Of c. at New Britain. Tuesday.
 Edward PitzschIer has spent few days in Bridgeport.
 Miss Mary Hough. who has been spending two weeks at Botsford. has returned to her home in Shelton.
 A son gladdened the home of MT. and Mrs. Austin Conger, Sunday. May 8.
 Leman Osborne. who has been very ill., is improving under tine care of Dr. F. J. Gale.
 A. ball game will be played Satur- day at the Fair grounds. between the Newtown High School and New Mil ford High School.
 Mrs. John Farrell and Miss Gather inc Farrell were guests Of friends in Danbury. Tuesday.