The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-09-24

a request for information regarding
the present address of Caleb Penn, of
the G%raceville country, who myster-
iously disappeared about a month
ago. Relatives Of the missing man
express fear that he may have met
with an accident or foul play.
1t does not appear to be generally
known that a Montana farmer or
stockman who kills his own beef and
offers the meat for sale, must exhib-
it the hide for inspection. J. Blanch-
ard, of G~raceville, was arrested by
Stock Inspector Kennon for failure to
observe this requirement, of which he
was not advised, and was given a
small fine in Justice Fishers court
Saturday.
Three defendants who were on
victed in the district court last week
were sentenced today by Judge Tat
tan. Fred Hoehn was given five days
in jail in accordance with the verdict
of the jury. Lewis Bollinger, to whom
the jury awarded one year in state
prison, wal sentenced to that term. A.
| w. Wicktor, was sentenced to sixty
days in jail, the court taking cognix-
ance of the fact that defendant had
been in custody nearly three months,
awaiting trial.
From Mondays daily.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. C. Wilson, of
this city, a daughter.
T1,ov1oc l,roA1nL ~ C1aow 7 ol]o "a
among the business visitors in town.
I. F. Churchill arrived today from
Iona on a visit with friends in this
city.
Born, at the Sanitarium, to Mr.. and
Mrs. A. H. Thompson, Of Box Elder,
a daughter.
The Eklund photo studio will be
open Saturday and Sunday, Sept. ~
and 2S.-Adv.
Chris. Ruhe, a we'll known resident
of the Bear Paw country, was among
today's arrivals.
C. M. Withrow, one of the success
full farmers Of the Hawarden country,
is among the visitors in town.
A petition for naturalization was
filed in the district court today by
Render Kooiman, of Big Sandy, who
is a native of Holland.
N. Author, for several years man.
ager of T. c. Power & Bros. dry goods
department., but nov a prosperous
merchant of Abbottsford, B. c., is a
business visitor in the city.
Sharp Bros. announce that Louise
Bruesch was the winner of the first
prize offered on purchases at their
store, and that Lillian Hicks, of Ha.
warden, secured the second prize, q
cut glass dish.
G. c. Schmidt is in receipt of re.
turns for his wheat crop from a field
of about So acres, located about four
miles southeast of town. The net re-
turns averaged 1880 per acre, an
amount that gives a good margin OF
profit.
The equinoctial storm that prevail
ed throughout this part of Montana
yesterday resulted in a rainfall OF
nearly IN inches, according to the rec
ord kept by R. S. Culbertson, of this
city. From the Judith basin and sew
eral other localities the first snow
storm of the season is reported.
The Montana law which prohibits
drinking alcoholic liquor on passenger
trains is being enforced by Great
Northern officials. Three arrests were
made last week on local trains, and
the offenders taken to Great Falls for
hearing in the justice court. One OF
them paid a fine of $25 and the others
were committed to the county jail.
1t is announced that an experiment.
al sub-station has been established
near Havre by Director F. B. Linfield
of the state experimental station at
Bozeman. This new station will have
for it's purpose the investigation Of
crops in the northern part of the state
and will serve in an advisory capacity
to the farmers of this section. Re-
ports will be published from time to
time and suggestions will be offered
to increase the yield of northern Mon
tana farm lands.
Great Falls Leader: What may
prove to be another drowning was
brought to light last night when Eddy
Keifer of this city was returning home
on the Missouri river from a days
trip. When opposite the Odell ranch
Mr.. Keller noticed some clothing ly'
ing on the banks and upon investi.
eating found it to be the entire outfit
of a man. A suitcase vas also near
and in the clothing was a small sum
of money, something owe 81. and a
watch. Although looking yer the
find, he was unable to see anything
that would lead to the Identification
of the owner