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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Registration Notice, District No. II

Notice is hereby given that my home office will
be at the River Press office, in Fort Benton vot.
iAed voters Of that precinct between the hours Of
9 q. m. and 9 p. m. on October II, IS, 10, Fl, "a, Is,
- and %, 1910.
l will also attend and register duly qualified vo.
tere of Marias precinct at Teton Station between
1910.
1 will also attend and register duly qualified
voters of Ragland precinct at the old Pugsley
ranch, between the hours of . .. m. and 9 p. m. on
October n, 1910.
will also attend and register duly qualified
voters OF Carter precinct at the Carter hotel be-
tween the hours of . =. IN. and 9 p. M. on October
81. 1910.
will also attend and register duly qualified
voters of Floweree precinct at the Floweree
hotel between the hours of . a. m. and 3 p. m. on
October q, 1910.
Duly qualified voters residing in the precincts
named are requested to apply for registration at
the places and on the dates mentioned.
N. 4. CHEMIDLIN,
Registry Agent Dist. No, IL.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
A YOUNG GOVERNOR.

Acting Chief Executive Of Oregon Only
Thirty-four.
Oregon is peculiar in having no lieu
tenant governor, likewise in having
no nominating conventions. at least in
theory. Both of these unique facts
are connected with Jay Bowerman.
acting governor of the state. Nor is
this the only distinguishing fact about
Mr.. Bowerman. Another is that he is
only thirty-four years old. perhaps the
youngest candidate for governor in the
land. He was recently Endorsed for
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
A DISTINGUISHED Suggestion

"What did you say to the policeman
who arrested you for speeding?" in
quired the friend.
Il told him l was going after a
DOCTOR" replied Mr.. Chuggins.
did he believe your"
II don't think so. He said that If l
didn't want to pay a fine I'd better
change my mind and go after a
~lawyer."-Washington Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
To Renovate Old Curtains.

If In getting your window drapcries
ready for fall you find them In Il very
worn condition they can be made to
look like new in the following way:
Cut the lower and side borders from a
full length curtain. following the de-
signs instead OF n straight line. and
hit up on the net a half yard or until
they measure a window sill length.
Pin or basic to position and sew
around on the machine. afterward cut.
ting away the torn net beneath. I.aun-
der in the usual way and you will be
pleased with the result. no seams be-
ing visible.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Notice Of Expiration Of Time TO,
Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the time for the reg
istration Of the names Of qualified electors IN
registry district No. III, in the county of Chouteau
ton to be held on Tuesday, the sth day Of No
vember, 1910, for the said county of Chouteau,
Will expire at p. m. on the 29th day of October
1910.
The names of the several precincts or polling
places embraced in said registry district No. 10
are as follows: valleaMx. Perryeburg and Sol
lid. ROBERT THOMSON,
Registry Agent Dist. No. 10.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Then We'd Hear Things.

"1t's in the world of politics." said
the laxative man. that the truth Of
the old saying money talks is most
frequently proven
YES" replied the wise citizen. but
if hush money would only talk what
sensations We would have."-Catholic
Standard and Times.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Notice Of Expiration Of Time for
Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the time for the
registry district No. 8, in the county of Chouteau
and state of Montana, prior to the general cleo.
ton to be held on Tuesday, the Sth day of No
will expire at 9 p. m. on the 29th day of October,
The names of the several precincts or polling
are as follows: Munroe, Lohse. Egan and War.
rick.
JOHN p. SCHALLER,
Registry Agent Dist. No. 5.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Notice Of Expiration Of Time for
Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the time for the reg
~istraticn of the names of qualified electors in
registry district No. II, in the county of Chouteau,
and state Of Montana, prior to the general cleo
ton to be held on Tuesday, the sth day of No
vember, 1910, for the said county of Chouteau,
will expire at Up. m. on the 29th day of October,
1910.
The names of the several precincts or polling
places embraced in said registry district No. Il
are as follows: Upper Highwood and auckland.
II. W. BUCKLAND,
Registry Agent Dist. No. IL.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Notice Of Expiration Of Time for
Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the time for the reg
~istrstion of the names of qualified electors In
registry district No. Is, in the county of Chouteau
and state of Montana, prior to the general cleo
ton to be held on Tuesday. the Sth day of No
will expire at 3 p. m, on the 2sth day of October,
1910.
The nance of the several precincts or polling
plscee. embraced in said registry district No. IS
sre o. follows: Steele, Libby, Upper Shonkin
and ShOnkin.
HUBERT PENDORF,
Registry Agent Dist. No. ID.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Registration Notice, District No.i2

Notice is hereby given that my home Office will
be at my ranch in auckland voting precinct,
where l will register duly qualified voters of that
precinct between the hours of . q. m. and 3 p. nj.
1910.
l will also attend and register duly qualified vo-
wood hall between the hours offs a. m. and 9 p.
m. on October 81 and 20, 1910.
Duly qualified voters residing in the precincts
named are requested to apply for registration at
the places and on the dates mentioned.
r. w. BUCKLAND,
Registry Agent Dist. No. y.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Notice Of Expiration Of Time for
Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the time for the
registration Of the names of qualified electors in
registry district No. z, in the county of Chouteau
ton to be held on Tuesday, the Sth day of Novem-
Der, 1910, for the said county of Chouteau, will
Will expire at 9 p. m. on the 18th day of October,
1910.
The names of the several precincts or polling
places embraced in said registry district No. :
are az follows: Big Sandy and Box Elder.
MAHLON WILLIAMS.
Registry Agent. Dist. No. 2.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
To Their Faces.

Little Terry, looking out Of the street
car window. was displaying his knowl.
edge by announcing the street signs
that he could read.
"There's a funny one, pop" he cried.
1T says Beer Garden Do they raise
beer in that garden""
"They do that" said Mr.. Hogan dry
lN, xiv they got tn price"-1llustrated
Sunday Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
In q Quandary.

In . Quandary.
II don't know whether to accept this
testimonial or not" unused the hair re-
storer man.
What's the matter with it?" de-
manded the advertising manager.
WELL" explained the boss, 1.-THE man
writes, 4 used to have three bald spots
on the top of my head, but since us
ing one bottle of your hair restorer l
have only one.'"-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
An Explanation Needed.

An Explanation Needed.
"Pets cost a deal to feed. don't they?
l have an Angora that drinks a pint
of cream a day"
II have a pet that takes several
pecks of food at one meal"
"Gracious! Is it an elephant?"
mo; a canary."-Baltimore Amer.
lean.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26

b e a 8 tie the
end of the silk
through the first
bead to prevent
them slipping off.
Hold the work
between the fin
ger and thumb on
the left hand, then
string a blue bead
and pass the nee
die through the
third hoa6 from
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Notice Of Expiration of Time TO
Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the time for the reg
registry district No II, in the county of Chouteau
and state of Montana, prior to the general cleo.
ton to be held on Tuesday, the 9Th day'of No.
will expire at 9 p. m. on the 29th day of October,
1910.
The names of the several precincts or polling
are as follows: Fort Benton, Marias, Raglsnd,
Carter and Floweree.
N. T. CHEMlDLIN,
Registry Agent Dist. No. II.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
No Wonder.

No Wonder
Fuddy-l understand there is some
talk of removing the name Of Pythag-
oras from the front of the Boston Pub
lie library.
Duddy-Why so?
Fuddy-Some n has discovered
that he wrote, "Have nothing to do
with beans. boston Transcript.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Wait a Bit.

Guest-LoOk here-l,ow long am l
going to have to wait for that half
portion Of duck l ordered?
Waiter-Till somebody orders the
other half. We cant go u and kill
half a duck.-Cleveland Leader.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Perhaps.

Perhaps.
III I was in the milk business" said
Uncle Jerry PEBBLES, I'D deal in
straight goods or I'd quit. You can't
carry milk on one shoulder and water
on the other. Mebby that's the ca
son." he added r~e1ectively, ''why so
many dealers mix the two."-Chicago
Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
HUM0R OF THE DAY
All About Toads,

"Toads"- began the man who is al
ways looking up queer statistics.
BLAST the toads!" snapped the sub.
urbanite with the ham, the bag of
-four and the lawn mower II am not
interested in toads."
But you should be, sir. The toad
lays 81 200 eggs annually"
very extraordinary. butt
1.-The female toad also lives to be a
thousand years old. Now. II a hen
could live to be a thousand years old
and lay $1,000 eggs annually it would
take a cold storage warehouse as big
as Maine. California and Texas to hold
them"
wonderful. but my train
"Stood on end the eggs would reach
from here to the moon and back and
leave enough to fill the Pacific ocean,"
let 60 Of my buttonhole, sir. l
want to make that train.
useless job. The train is already
made. Listen to sense. After those
eggs filed the Pacific ocean it would
a tidal wave that would
sweep
But just then the exasperated subur-
banite brought his bag of -four down
on the garrulous stranger. Then he
escaped to his train.-Chicago News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Tho Making Of Bead Chains.

All the designs for bead chains seen
in the cut are easily made If the fol-
lowing directions are carried out: The
first design is a simple chain. and this
should be practiced before attempting
floral devices. First string four blue
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
His Bad 6reA

"Whoopler Inundated his wife ter.
ribly last night"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Easy.

us that car on this truin?"
mo: he was switched of at the
junction"
"'He' was? Why moi 'shr:'"
''rhis was q mail car."-TOled"
Blade.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26

"Oh. the minister read two chapters
from the Acts. and Whoopler went out
between them."-Puck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
CompIacent,

Complacent.
Crash! Down the kitchen stairs fell
the entire trayful of crockery from
the dining room. Not even the salt.
cellar remained unbroken. Within the
dining room sat husband and wife,
staring blankly at each other. What
did it all mean?
"Jane. Jane! Whatever have you
done?"
"Oh. num-" she replied, Its only
the dinner things. mum. What a good
thing l hadn't washed 'cm up!'-San
Francisco Argonaut.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-10-26
Gould You
Eat a
Hippo?

.YOW would you like a hippo
potamus steak for dinner?
- What! You would as lief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-15

the people in the peaceful and quiet
enjoyment of the full rights of citizen
ship.
"Third-The people will not longer
stand for profigacy and waste. There
fore, we pledge economy in the adj
ministration of city affairs and to this
end we pledge to support only men
and women of known integrity and
ability for the offices of mayor and
commissioners. These two general
qualifications include all, but we fur
Their specify that we demand that the
same qualifications shall be required
ployes and that no one shall be re-
tanned in the service of the city, for an
hour after he shall prove his inability,
for any cause, to perform the duties
assigned to him. We insist that the
city should get value received for
every dollar expended
1--WE shall require promptness in
business; promptness in discerning
what should be done and promptness
in the doing of it.
should be Immediately adopted as will
forever prevent a repetition Of the ex-
periences of the past weeks, in which
our population has been fed on mud
and filth saturated with disease, via
the city water route.
I'VE believe that consideration
should be given to all measures look
ing to the public health; the develop
ment of the physical, mental and moral
in our city, to the end that Topeka
may continue to grow in reputation as
the cleanest, the best home city in our
country.
1.-THE above contains few planks
of the platform already formulated by
the citizens oF Topeka, and lastly the
people want men and women to stand
upon this platform: Men, whom lust
of Office can not tempt men, whom
spoils of Office can not buy men,
stalwart in heir manly manhood;
capable, courageous men, who without
fear or favor will give their time, their
strength, their whole hearted best eff
| fort for a better Topeka; a greater
Topeka; a united citizenship in To-
| peka.
Nominate such men, elect such
men, stand by. encourage and support
such men, then the purposes of the
change to a government of our city by
commission will be attained and the
coming years will bring development,
and growth, and beauty to Topeka that
can not be secured by travelling on any
other road
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-15
PILES
Quickly
Cure
Instant Relief, Permanent Cure.
Trial Package Mailed Free to
All In Plain Wrapper.

We want every man and woman, suf-
fering from the excruciating torture of
piles to just send their name and ad-
dress to US and get by return mail
free trial package of the most effective
and positive cure ever known for this
disease, Pyramid Pile Cure.
The way to prove what this great
remedy will do in your own case, is to
Just fill out free coupon and send to us
and you will get by return mail q free
sample of Pyramid Pile Cure.
Then after you have proven to your
self what it can do, you will go to the
druggist and get a 50-cent box.
Don't undergo an operation. Opera
lions are rarely success and often
lead to terrible consequences Pyramid
pile Cure reduces all Inflammation,
makes congestion, irritation, itching,
sores and ulcers disappear-and the
niles simply quit. No knife and its tor
ture. No doctor and his bills.
For sale at all drug stores at 90 cents
q
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-15

pit put a drainage pipe to the river,
have valve in this. pipe to close
when the water in the river was above
the bottom of this pit.
"A system of this kind would be
secure against driftwood or ice COM
ing down the river and breaking off
pipe, it would also be Theoretically
sealed at the top to insure against
any foreign matter getting in from
the surface, and as these strainers
can be set, at any desired depth this
would insure the best and purest wat
er obtainable.
I'm a system of this kind the first
thing would be to sink a few test
holes, and keep an accurate log of
all the materials penetrated. This
would determine the exact depth to
set the strainers when the permanent
wells were made, and finally to be
sure to go to the bottom of the sands
I'm my opinion I think it would
be wise for the city of Topeka to get
the opinion of an unbiased, disinter-
ested and practical hydraulic engin-
eer, before anything further is done
towards getting a water supply for
the city. At the present time I think
the vital question is pure water and
plenty of it."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-15
Topeka Transfer
& Storage Co.
4O6-1O E. 9Th St. Phones 800
lives and friends for a few days.

tives and friends for a few days.
Mrs. C. H. Barry of POI Branner
street, will go to Leavenworth this
week to visit relatives and friends
Miss Clara Smith of S34 Madison
street, spent Sunday with relatives in
Kansas City.
Mrs. Robert Hoyle of Dennison.
Texas, returned yesterday from Ar
rington, Kan, where she spent sew
eral days with her sister, Mrs. Young.
She will extend her visit here before
going to her home in Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wilson are
the parents of a daughter. born Fri
day, Feb. IL.
The Christian Endeavor society of
Second United Brethren church en-
tertained at a Valentine party at the
parsonage Saturday evening. A fine
time was enjoyed by all.
The Christian church Endeavor so
| cfety of the Christian church will
| give an entertainment at the church
Wednesday evening. Miss Ceora Lam
ham will have charge of the pro-
gram
Wesley Miller of Amarillo. Tex, is
here spending several days with his
folks at 631 Lime street.
Miss Alma Mischke of 215 Branner
street, is i'll with an attack of the grip
Mrs. Ed Cross, who was taken to
Christ's hospital and operated upon
for appendicitis Saturday, is reported
to have stood the operation well and
| is doing nicely.
| Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Collins of 323
| Chandler street. spent Sunday in Lee
compton, the guests of friends.
w. T. Rhodes of 424 Lake street
is reported little improved after sew
eral days serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Luthey of 23O
Chandler street entertained at a fam
! lily dinner Sunday. The guests were:
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Powell, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Oliver, Mr.. Frank Luthey,
Mr.. Isaac Powell, Mr.. Geo. Powell
Miss Lula Powell, Mr.. Floyd Oliver,
Mr.. VIM. Oliver, Mr.. Clarence Luthey
and Mr.. Earl Powell.
Amos Beeler is able to be out and
around after several weeks illness in
the Santa Fe hospital.
Mrs. A. H. Christy will come here
from Frankfort, Kan, the latter part
of the week to make an extended visit
with her son and family at 331 Adams
street.
The following young people met at
the home of Mrs. Addie Clarke, 1929
Lawrence street, Tuesday evening and
gave a surprise on Mrs. Clarke. who
leaves soon for Brahman, Ok, to
brother, Mr.. D. M. Lemar: Misses
Mary Randall, Hazel Lewis. Lois Lew
is Sophia Roberts, Carrie Begeman
Myrtle Clarke, Lima Hartman, Maude
Clarke, Alta Debo1t, Mr.. Henry Walt
err, Jim Carrouthers, Fred Begeman,
, Warren Mcdowell. Floyd Mosier and
Ralph Lewis. The evening was spent
in playing games, after which refresh
ments were served. Before the guests
departed they sang number of Mrs
C1arkes favorite hymns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-15

at her home, 140S North Jackson street,
by a number of her school mates. They
spent delightful evening with games
and music. Those present were: Miss
Lavelette Barrickman. Miss Lille
Fieger. Miss Augusta Hardt. Miss AL
media Hare, Miss Vera Hannah, Miss
Ethel Palmer, Miss Fern Barrickman,
Miss Elizabeth Schenck, Miss Ruth
Hare, Miss Emma Gurtier, Miss Mary
Waite. Miss Elizabeth Robson, Miss
Louise Robson.
L. Moon, of 1915 Quincy street. has
returned from a visit in Emporia.
Bijou. Venus tonight; Clairville
Jewell duet this week. Matinee Satur-
day. children, for cents.
A very pretty Valentine party was
son of West Indianola. The young
folks spent a very pleasant evening
playing games. The game that caused
lots of fun was the heart hunt, the
prize was awarded to Miss Lillian Rea-
ger, which was lovely box of bonbons.
Refreshments were served. The guests
were: Misses Nettie Slower, Faith
Hamiker, Ruth Baird. Lillian Reiger,
Reitta Hughes, Jennie johnson, Messrs.
Emery Baird. Harold Rude, Mark
Taylor, Preston Webb, Harry Slower,
Ralph Taylor, Edward Meers and Chas.
Wiseman.
Miss Florence Rowe is confined to
her home, 1892 Harrison street. with
rheumatism.
A pleasant time is reported by those
who attended the Valentine social
given by Victor council No. 4, K. & L.
of s.. at their hall, 1000 Kansas ave-
nue., last night. Those present found
their partners for supper by means of
comic valentines, which were cut in
two and given out. Those who had
corresponding sections of the Valen-
tine went to supper together.
Charles Suit, jr., of 1927 Jackson
street, is ill with an attack of ton
silitis.
Miss Lulu Montgomery, employed
by the Spetter cigar factory, is i'll at
her home.
Concrete instead of masonry will
be used in the abuttments of the Cen
cision reached by the board of county
commissioners Monday afternoon
Tonight and Thursday night will be
the last revival services held at the
North Side Baptist church this season
although extra evangelistic services
will be held at the church from time
to time.
The revival meetings will be contin-
ued at the Central Avenue Christian
church. Sunday at that church was
the record breaker for Sunday schoo
attendance there. Nearly 22o were
present.
| The regular bi-monthly meeting o,
the Argonauts will be held at the home
of the president, C. C. Nicholson, Of
919 Van Buren, street.
| Otto Kuehne is in Lawrence on bust
ness.
| Mrs. w. H Young of Belvue is Wis
iting at the home of her mother, Mrs
P. G. Marlatt, of laos Quincy street.
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Items for the East Topeka column may
be telephoned to Ind. phone 1751l
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Adair of 315
Chandler street, entertained the fol-
lowing guests at Sunday dinner, Mr..
and Mrs. F. H. Tflton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Weaver, Mr.. Clyde Doel, Miss
Estella Adair, Mr.. George Adair and
Mr.. Walter Adair, Mr.. and Mrs. TIL
ton will leave soon to live on a farm
near Hoyt, Kan. Mr. Weaver is of
FIT. Madison, Ia, and returned to his
home Monday. Mrs. Weaver will re-
main here one month with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tilton, before go
ing to FIT. Madison to join Mr.. Weaver
in a permanent home.
Mrs. Rollo Stockwell of 319 Lake
street. is improving after several
days illness.
The Belview Literary society will
meet Wednesday afternoon at 2
O'Clock with Mrs. P. c. Cook at her
home on Highland avenue.
Mrs. Oscar Kuehne Of Quincy
street, will go to Baldwin this week
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Liggett.
Miss Eva Stone is i'll at her home,
| 413 Liberty street.
J. r. Stitt of 232 Chandler street,
has returned from Stanberry, Mo-, af-
| ter spending several days the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs L. T. Cooper.
| Mrs. Charles Maus and baby daugh-
| ter of Auburn, are here visiting rela-