The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-12-13
CITY AND STATE.

arrived today on district court busi-
ness.
Send your watch and jewelry repair
work to D. G. L~ockwood's iewelry
store.
An announcement Of interest to the
ladies appears 90 the seventh page of
the River Press.
Lloyd G. Smith, q we'll known resi-
dent of Chinook, ia among the bust.
ness visitors in town.
Articles OF incorpor alton have been
filed with the secretary OF state by the
Ebaueh Mining company, OF Choutesu
county, the capital stock of which 10
$500, 600.
Advices from Havre report that the
Bull Hook saloon at that place wac
the scene of q holdup Monday even.
irg. Two masked bandits turned the
trick, and secured about $50 worth of
plumber.
A decree OF divorce has been enter
ed in the district court in the suit Of
Susie A. Mcdonald vs.. Frank r. Nc.
Donald. A divorce was also granted
today in the suit OF A. A.. Bernoske
against Ida Bernoske.
A news item from Havre says an
executive order signed by President
Taft, opening Fort Assinniboine res.
ervation and giving Instructions to
the register and receiver, has been re.
ceived at the local land Office.
The suit of Henry Cuerth against
John Arbogast, to recover the value
OF cattle sold by the latter, was de-
cided by a jury in the district court in
favor of the plaintiff. The plaintiff
was awarded judgment for 81, 1855 and
costs amounting to S108. SO.
Pacific coast mutton operators are
beginning to realize that the northern
Montana market is q good locality in
which to secure part OF their supplies.
Hensen Bros, of Chinook, sold four
carloads OF mutton wethers a few
days ago to the Benson Commission
company, of Portland, Oregon, at
%. so per head.
Great Falls Leader: Notice of q
motion for a new trial in the case of
James Lenihau vs.. Michael B. Casey
was filed in the district court this
morning by Victor r. Griggs, attor-
ney for Casey. The motion will be
heard by Judge Leslie next Monday.
Lehman will be represented by F. E.
Stranahan and F. A. Carnal.
From Thursdays Daily.
Attorney D. L. Blackstone, of Chi
nook, is among the visitors atten ding
district court.
Mrs. George Bickle returned yester.
day from q visit with frinds in Spo-
kane, Wash.
Thos. Murphy has opened a shoe
repairing shop opposite the p%ostofice.
Prices reasonable.
The Fort BENTON %postofice has been
designated as a postal savings bank,
to be ready for business January 2.
Mrs. E. Morris arrived from Hell.
ena today on a visit with her sister,
Mrs. David &. Browne, of this city.
W. S. Chemidlin, OF the Great Nor
thern claim agents Office at Great
Falls, is among the business visitors
in town.
Several local members of the Mystic
shriners left today for Helena, to at.
tend the annual festivities of that
popular organization.
Jacob Fiel was received at the coun'
ty Jail today to serve ninety days for
petit larceny. The prisoner stole q
diamond brooch from q house in
Havre in which he was working as
q paper hanger.
Henry Evere, of the Northwes stern
ranch, reports that the recent spell Of
mild weather is very acceptable tt
farmers in that locality. Flowing il
in progress on the Northwestern and
adjoining ranches.
Stanley Miller, the Harlem banl
robber suspect, was arraigned in thu
district court yesterda y after noon
and pleaded not guilty to the charge
made against him in the information
The court appointed Attorney H. S
Mckinley to defend the accused.
In the suit of the First Nationa
bank of Culbertson against W. P
Farrell and Chas. Farrell. which wa:
called for trial in the district court
today. the defense failed to put in al
appearance. Judgment by defaul
for the full amount OF the promissor.
note, attorneys fees, etc., was render
ed in favor of plaintiff.
Montana farmers who intend to rails
fax next season may obtain valuable
inform alton regarding fax culture By