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The river press., 1911-05-10
Whinos Of Parrofs

1T is odd," said the bird store
keeper, "but it is true, how people
come into a bird store and expect to
open up conversation with parrot
offhand. They fail and then make up
their mind that the parrot is worthless.
This will apply to a majority Of seekers
after a talking parrot. They do not
give the bird credit for the sense it
actually possesses. There are parrots
valued at anywhere from $50 to $500
that will not be coaxed into converse.
tion with stranger nor while he is
present, although they are the very
best of takers. Parrots often refuse
to perform when there are purchasers
looking on, but once the store Is clear
of them they will chatter away through
,heir whole vocabulary as If their very
lives depended on their being heard.
This obstinacy often spoils good sales.
Most parrots will talk to a girl or wo-
man much quicker and freer than to a
boy or a man."-Browning's Monthly.
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TERMS OF SALE.


The foregoing list gives description Of each
praised price per acre at which it may be sold.
The land will be offered in units of onequarter
section each, or such portion OF the quarter sec
ton a. the state may own. No state land can De
sold for less than the appraised price; Inc pur-
chaser may at his option pay all cash or niteen
per cent cash and the balance in twenty equal an
nual payments, with interest at the rate OF hye
per cent per annuM.
All lands under lease are sold subject to the
rights of the lessee and the conditions OF the lease
Possession will be given the purchaser January l,
l912 or II the lease expires prior to that date pos
session will be given at the termination Of the
lease provided settlement is made with the lessee
for his improvements upon the land, II any, as
provided in Chap. 147, Laws 1909. Agreements
between the purchaser and the lessee providing
for an earlier occupation of the land by the pur-
chaser may be entered into. but the rentals will be
collected from the lessee for lands under lease
up to January /, 1912, regardless of who the pur-
sold, will Immediately be offered for five year
lease to the highest bidder.
Deductions will be made in the area of any tract
for reservoir sites, for right-of-way for any pNr-
pose sold by the state: but no deduction will be
made for an easement granted for public roads or
other purposes for which the state received no
compensation, as such easement will revert to
the purchaser in case of abandonment. The state
reserves all right and title to all COAL oil and gas
contained in said land, and the right to enter
thereon to prospect and mine same.
All bids are received subject to the approval Of
the State Board of Land Commissioners.
F. II. RAY, Register
by Jos. OKER, Deputy Register.
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Askinu Too Much.

Asking 90 WUCns
Uncle Josh worked for Lawyer Dal.
rymple, and he had worked for Law
yer Dalrymple's father and grand
father. Very old, very kind hearted,
very amiable. Uncle Josh had one in
durable fault-kleptomania. He stole
every thing he could lay his hands on.
Lawyer Dalrymple's stock Of pa
tience ran out at last, and when Uncle
Josh stole an automobile horn his
master decided to have him arrested.
Two or three weeks in Jail, Lawyer
Dalrymple thought, was the only cure
for the old mans failing.
But Uncle Josh, when he heard of
the fate in store for him, pleaded hard.
He pleaded bis old age. his long years
of patient service, his industry, his
fidelity. and, since these pleadings had
truth in them, Lawyer Dalrymples
heart was touched, and he relented.
"All right Uncle JOSH" he said.
"we'll forgive and forget. But two
things l insist on. First, you must
bring back the automobile horn; Sec
ond, you must sign a paper never to
steal again as long as you live"
Uncle Josh hesitated. Then he said
reproachfully:
"Mahs' Harry, rs willin' ter fotch
back de auto horn, but-but- Now,
look here, Mahs' Harry, you cahn't
speck me ter sign away nah rights"
The river press., 1911-05-10
Order to Show Cause,

In the district court of the Twelfth judicial
district of the state of Montana, in and for the
county of Chouteau.
In tie matter Of the estate of Narcisse Val.
leaux, deceased.
On reading and filing the final account and
petition of ". n. EARLY, administrator of the
estate of Narcisse Valleaux, deceased, and pray
ing among other things for an order settling and
allowing said final account and for the distribu-
ton of the residue of said estate among the per-
sons thereto entitled:
tits ordered, that all persons interested in the
estate of said Narcisse Valleaux. deceased, be
and appear before the district court of Chouteau
county, at the court room of said court. in the
city Of Fort Benton, in said Chonteau county, on
Saturday, the 9th day of May, 1911, at 10 O'Clock
q. m, then and there to show cause why the
said final account should not be allowed and
settled and why an order of distribution should
not be made Of the residue of said estate among
the heirs of the said deceased according to law.
1t is further ordered, that copy of this order
be published for four successive weeks before
the SAID 27th day of May, 1911, in the River
Press. a newspaper printed and published in
said Chouteau county.
JNO. W. TATTAN
Judge of the District Court
Dated April "a, 1911.
First publication, April a5 1911.
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His Fame.


Jean Havez was once Dockstader's
press agent and general manager. One
evening as the two alighted from a
train in a middle sized town in the
west Dockstader reproached Havez
with this:
Jean, I'd like to know what you
have ever done for me. Here I am
paying you princely salary, and you
don't give me any returns for it."
"Why, Lew" objected Havez, great.
ly grieved. 'how can you say that
after all I've done for you?"
"All you have done," said Dock
stader. "has been to write good song
for me occasionally. or give me little
advertising in the newspapers. or dig
me up a more or less bum joke That
isn't enough"
"Why. Lew" said Havez, 1--WE made
you the most famous man In the coun-
try, even more famous than the presi.
dent. You can't go anywhere without
people knowing who you are the min.
ute your name is mentioned. Every
body in this country knows Lew Dock
stader, and you owe your fame to me-
They went to the best hotel in the
town, and Dockstader registered in a
bold hand, LEV Dockstader."
The clerk looked at him politely and
inquired. "Will you need sample
room, Mr.. Dockstader?"
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Coal Land. Waiver file
Havre Serial No. O1284.
Great Falls Serial No. OS467.
Notice For Publication.
Coal Land.

United States Land Office at Havse, Mon
tana, April 10, 1911.
Notice is kereby given that
CORNELIUS j. MCNAMARA,
whose postoflice address is Big Sandy, Mont, has
this 26th day of September, 1905 fled In this Office
his application to select under the provisions Of
section 2S06, revised statutes, the NWk SEA
section TO- township 26 north, range Is east,
Montana meridian.
Any and al persons claiming adversely the
lands described. or desiring to object because of
other reason, to the disposal to applicant,
should hle their affidavits of protest In this
office, on or before the Sd day Of June, 1911.
r. A. CARNAL, Register.
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Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, April "a, 1911
Notice is hereby given that
EUGENE A. SNYDER,
of Fort Benton, Montana, who, on March II, 1903,
made homestead entry No. O53O3, for sen section
"a, township "a north, range east, Montana
meridian, has dled notice Of intention to make
final communication proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before Chas. II. Boyle,
U. s. commissioner, at his Office, at Fort Benton,
Montana, on the 9Th day of June, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: George Wack-
erlin, Thomas Coatsworth, Walter F. Morrison,
Winfield P. snyder, all of Fort Benton, Mont
E. L. BARNES, Register.
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Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office At Lewistown. Mon
tana, May 8, 1911.
Notice 1e hereby given that
JOSEPH e. JACKSON,
of Fort Benton, Montana who, ON March l6, 1910,
made homestead entry No. 0s9ls, for Eh SEA
section 9. ~ swA section . 10. township y
meridian. has fled notice Of Intention
to make hnal commutstion proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, before Chas.
H. Boyle, q. 8. commissioner, at his Office at
Fort Benton. Montana, on the 10th day of June,
1911.
Claimant names o. witnesses: George Fright
Peter Hendrickson, Frank Seynost, Arte Wanne
bo, all of Hswsrden, Montana.
g. e. AcKOIN, Register.
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Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, April "a, 1871.
office is hereby given that
LAURA j. CROW,
of Fort Benton, Montana, ,who,op October s, 1909.
made homestead entry No. Oss29, for NEh sec
meridian, has hled notice of intention to make
final commutation proof, to establish claim to
the land above described before Chas. II. Boyle,
U. 8. commissioner, at his Office at Fort Benton,
Montana, on the 7th day of June, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Clayburn L..
Kelly, Harvey A. Gray. John P. Mcmahon,
Barnet w. Bailor, all of Carter, Mont
E. l.. BARNES, Register.
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Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Henry Berger, deceased.
Notice 10 hereby given by the undersigned.
administrator of the estate Of Henry Berger, de-
ceased, to the creditors and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers within four months
after the 6rst publication of this notice, to the
said administrator at his residence in Fort Ben
ton, In the county of Chouteau, state of Mon
tRna. W. q. DEXTER,
Administrator of the estate of Henry Berger,
deceased.
Dated April 20, 1911.
Ftrst publication May 3, 1911
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Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, April II, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
CHARLES SCHILLiN9,
of Fort Benton, Montana, who, on July "a. 1905,
made desert lard entry No. 1925, serial No. Ol1OO.
for 81 SWA, SWA SEA, NWk SWA section
8, township % north, ranger east, Montana neri.
dian, has Gled q office of intention to make final
proof, to establish claim to the land above de-
ecribed, before jeremiah Sullivan, U. s. COM
missioner, at his Office at Fort Benton, Montana,
on the ED day of May, 1911.
Claim ant names as witnesses: John j. Fallon,
Peter Burnett, Alexander Barkley, Ernest s.
Wright, all of Fort Benton, Mont.
E. L. BARNES, Register.
The river press., 1911-05-10
DON'T GIT GAYl"

in the principal had heard the SOUND
Of fire engines in the street
"What is your namew the principal
asked the lad.
"TolA Dugan," was the reply.
"Where was the fire, Tommy" ask
ed the principal as he wrote down the
name There was no reply; only a
scowl.
Il say, where was the tire?" repeat.
ed the principal.
Don't git gay wit me-" was the
somewhat astonishing answer. 'Dere
wasn't no fire, see? l bought dis here
suit, and paid $3.50 fer it."
The river press., 1911-05-10
CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE RAM
CLEVELAND.

their winter grain. Under such condi-
tions sheep could be maintained very
cheaply. Rape endures frost we'll and
makes good feed for the fall season of
the year. If the fall pastures
are in poor condition and afford
little feed, they should be sup
pemented with grain or some kind
of forage or both. AS a hay, none is
better than well cured alfalfa; clover
ments carried on at the Montana En-
pertinent station. In supplementing
there is a tendency to feed too much
and fatten the animals this should be
guarded against, especially of the
breeding flock. A growthy condition
is to be desired and fat avoided.
AS the days grow short, the weather
becomes colder and if the fleece gets
wet, they dry out very slowly and
this is very bad for the sheep. Pro
lection from rain should be provided,
even at the expense of some feed
The loss of a large number of ami.
mails can be traced directly to this
cause. More sheep are lost by lung
troubles than many farmers think for
and protection from moisture should
be provided.
On the small farm, breeding should
begin in September or October; the
lambs will then be born during Febru.
ary and March and if the ewes are
provided with the proper feed, large
weights can be attained by the time
grass appears. The whole grazing
season can be then made use of by
the lambs.
The number OF ewes to mate with
the ram depends upon the age Of the
latter Fifty ewes to one aged ram
is about the proper number. Water
and salt should be provided. At the
Montana Experiment Station, sheer
that had continual access to watel
made larger and more economical
gains than sheep that had access tt
water only once day. There arr
many small attentions usually over
looked by the average farmer that ar'
necessary to make the business profit
able. Tagging. keeping the feet il
good condition, clipping the WOO
from around the eyes, are all atten
tions that seem trivial, yet in the en-
have great value
The river press., 1911-05-10
No. 022757. Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls Mon
tana, April 81, 1871.
Notice is he reby given that
SANTA FE PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY,
whose post office address IL Topeka, Kansas, has
this Gath day of April, 1911, fled in this office it's
application to select under the provisions of the
act of June 4, 1897, the SWA SWA section 2S.
township 81 north, range IL east, Montana meri-
dian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because of
other reason, to the disposal to applicant should
file their affidavits of protest In this office, or
before the Sd day of June 1911.
f. L. BARNES, Register.
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Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, April "a, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
SAMUEL p. SNYDER,
OF Fort Benton, Montana, who, on March
for NJ. SEA, E1s SWA section q, town
ship 81 north, range east, Montana meridian,
has filed notice of Intention to make final commu-
tatinn proof, to establish claim to the land above
described, before Chas II. Boyle, U. s. commits
sioner, at his Office at Fort Benton, Montana, on
the 9th day of June, 1911.
Claimant names Witnesses: Walter +.
Morrison, Edward Reichelt, Winfield P. Snyder,
Herman Scholz. all of Fort Benton, Mont:
E. L. BARNES, Register.
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Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Lewistown, Mon.
lana, April -, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
FREDERICK H. ROLF,
homestead entry No. 5lO5, serial No O3899, for
lots l, 2, 3 and 4, section 8, township q north,
range IS east, Montana principal meridian has
proof to establish claim to the land above de.
scribed, before Chas. II. Boyle, U. 8. commits.
eioner, at his Office at Fort Benton, Montana, on
the 26th day of May, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Fred Rolf,
Judith, Mont, James Conley, John T. Sheath,
Luther Balm, of Big Sandy, Mont.
c. E. MokOIN, Register.
The river press., 1911-05-10
Too Much For tho Distance.

Racing men tell a story concerning
an overanxious horse owner and par.
ticularly conscientious rider. The horse
owner had issued full orders as to the
way a horse was to be ridden in COM
ing race to a small negro boy, the only
rider he could secure. The original or
ders then were added to, with provi-
sions for all sorts of emergencies. until
the jockey became bewildered.
"Look here. boss" the boy broke in
at last, "dis yere race is only one mile,
I KANT do al you done told me in JUST
one mile"
The river press., 1911-05-10
Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls. Mon.
tana, April ~, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
NANCY j. MORRIS,
of Portage, Montana, who, on March 30, 1910,
made homestead entry No 0l57l1, for NWA
section IS, township - north, range east.
Montana meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make final Communication proof, to establish
ter and Receiver, e. g. land office, Great Falls,
Montana, on the eth day of June, 1911.
Claimant names as Witnesses: John F. Susens,
Harry c. Woodward, William A. Wallis, Chas.
Ii. Murphy, all of Portage, Montana.
Z. l.. BARNES, Register.
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Phvsical Limitations.

There was a very stupid play pre-
sented early in the New York season.
an adaptation" it was called by the
author. Even the best natured critics
went away in disgust. One newspaper
representative turned to another and
said. IF that tumble had been pre-
serted on the other side Of the water
It would have been Kissed. AS there
were a lot of foreign visitors present
I wonder that it wasn't"
"It really is WONDER" was the 9th.
ers response. II would like to have
hissed myself, but-you can't yawn
and hiss at the same time."-Metropol'
itan Magazine.
The river press., 1911-05-10
/ - The -
Scrap Book
Natural Curiosity.

A West Philadelphia woman who
spent last summer in England tells the
following story:
I'VE were taking a ride on one of
those seeing London automobiles"
she said, land there was party of
tourists aboard. They were Ameri.
cans, of course, and they were taking
the greatest interest in everything
they saw from the top Of the big mo.
tor bus.
LAS the automobile rolled out Of
Hyde park and started in the direction
Of Piccadilly the guide pointed to big
old house surrounded by high brick
wall and shouted through his mega
phone:
THAT is he said, the town resi-
dence of the Duke Of g., one OF our
largest landed proprietors.'
"A pretty girl on the second seat
she was about seventeen, and it was
obviously her first trip abroad-looked
up in sudden enthusiasm.
"'Oh! she cried. Who landed himT
Philadelphia Times.
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Notice to Creditors.

Estate of George Hoffman, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
administrator of the estate of George Hoffman,
deceased, to the creditors Of and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers within four
months after the first publication of this notice,
to the said administrator at his residence in
in Fort Benton, Montana, in the county of Chou
teau, state of Montana.
W. o. DEXTER,
Administrator OF the estate of George Hoffman
deceased.
Dated May /, 1911.
First publication, May 3, 1911.
The river press., 1911-05-10

Estate of Thos. G. Cofeld, deceased.
Notice 10 hereby given by the undersigned,
administratrix of the estate of Thos. q. Cofeld.
deceased, to the creditors of and all persons hav
ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers within four
months after the first publication OF this notice,
to the said administrative ut the law Office of F.
E. stranahan in Fort Benton, in the county Of
Chouteau, state of Montana.
MARY e. COFIELD,
Administrative ofthe estate Of Thos. q. Coheld,
deceased.
Dated April II, 1911.
First publication April II, 1911.
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An Anatomical Puzzle.

An AhatomIcaJ FUZzle.
It was Pats first attendance at a
meeting. When the chairman announc'
ed as the result Of vote that there
were AZ noes and 21 ayes Pat began to
fidget in his seat and then got up and
started for the platform.
"Sit down therew yelled the chair
man.
'No, begorra," said Pat, mot until l
look this audience in the face. want
to see them humans what has more
noses than eyes!'-Judge.
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Claimant Wanted For Estrays

s4s.-5 horses, sold by Clark Horse
Sales, Miles City ........ ....... .$142. AZ
Branded, no position given.-1 M. c
09. In making claim refer to number.
Claims for above animals, together with
'idence of ownership. may be filed with
ID. w. RAYMOND, Secretary,
Helena, Montana.
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500 Reward.

One hundred dollars reward will be paid TO,
evidence aud conviction of parties driving of
from their accustomed home range, on head
waters of middle fork of Clear Creek,
injuring, killing or unlawfully brand "
ing any cattle or horses bearing brand EE
on left hip for cattle and left shoulder
for horses. l desire to return all above stock
and will pay fair reward for information lead
ing to recovery.
The river press., 1911-05-10
The "Temporary" Wife.

Mrs. Leslie Milne, who writes "Shans
at Home," tells an amusing story of a
Hindu dispenser connected with an
American mission who during the
absence of the missionary took Shan
wife in addition to his Hindu wife,
who was in Calcutta. When the mis-.
sionary returned he was very indig-
nant-naturalIy disappearing of polyg-
amy-and the dispenser came to Mrs
Leslies house to ask her to intercede
for him. "What have | done?" he
said. Il may by our custom have
many more wives than one, so said
to the sahib. Sir, be not angry; it was
only a temporary measure but the
more | thought to please him by tell
ing him that it was only temporary the
more angry he became"
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Reward Fer Estrays.

Estrayed from my ranch on the Marias river,
about October, 1910, three head of work horses
freshly branded v on left jaw and all bearing
one brown pinto, one brown gelding Twenty
dollars reward will be paid for the return Of
these horees to
JAMES c. TURNER. BEATRICE 2. O., Mont.
The river press., 1911-05-10
Something In a Name.


In one place at least the rose Is not
permitted to "smell as sweet by any
other name," and that place is Scot.
land.
An attache of the American embassy
at London tells Of stranger present
ing himself to play golf at North
Berwick. seeking out some one in au.
thority upon the matter.
"What nameY asked the dignifed
official.
"De Neuville," the stranger replied.
"Mon," said the official in tone of
disgust, I'VE Gamma bother oursels WI
names like that at North Berwick.
Yell START in the mornin' at 1915
o'clock to the name of Fairgusson."
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Reward For EStray .

Dark bay gelding, weight 1850 pounds. Brand
ed N on left thigh. $40 reward for recovery
s 7. I. ODLAND, Joplin, Montana.
The river press., 1911-05-10
For Sale or Rent.

A FIVE roomed house on two lots in good loca-
tion, with barn and other outbuildings. For
particulars apply to
MRS. r. r. RAGLAND, Fort Benton.
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Alfalfa Seed.

A limited amount of alfalfa seed for sale, re-
cleaned, at Harlem, Is cents per pound, Sample
furnished if desired.
H. FARNUM, Harlem, Mont.
The river press., 1911-05-10

Do not place large number Of
ducks in i pen together; they pile "p
at feeding time, or if they hecCmt
frightened they are apt to be injured.
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Tho Law Of Recompense.

There is no wrong by any one committed
But will recoil.
It's sure return. with double Ill repeated.
No skill can foil.
AS on the earth the mist 1t yields to
heaven
Descends in rain,
So on his head whoe'er has evil given
1t falls again.
It is the law of life that retribution
Shall follow wrong.
It never fails, although the execution
May tarry long.
Then let us be, with unrelaxed endeavor.
Just, true and right.
That the great law Of recompense may
ever
Our hearts delight.
The river press., 1911-05-10

Parties wishing to purchase live
stock will find some ttractive offer.
ings in our advertising columns.
The river press., 1911-05-10
Horses Wanted.

Those who have stock horee, for sale are re
quested to correspond with
W. b. GREGG, Battle Creek,
Sask Canada
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Notice of EStray.

Small dark bay horse or colt came to my ranch
one mils 1 northwest OF carter, ABOUT feoruary i,
forehead, blurred brand on left shoulder, and
clipped name and tail
j. P. MCMAHON, Carter, Mont.
The river press., 1911-05-10
Baled Alfalfa Hay.

For sale, baled alfalfa hay. in quantities t.
suit purchaser. Address or apply to
WEARN ROWE, Fort Benton.
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Sale of State Lands.
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF STATE LANDS,

HELENA, Mont, April 2, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that the Register Of State
Lands of the State of Montana will, on the 18th
day of May 1911, offer for sale to the highest bid
der at public auction at o'clock p. m, at the
following described land owned by the state of
Montana and situated in the county of Chouteau,.
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Phaeton For Sale.
Notice to Creditors.

A light phaeton for sale, very little used. Ad-
dress H. j. WACKERLIN, Fort Benton.