The river press., 1914-11-11
CITY AND STATE.
From Saturdays daily.

FroT1 Saturdays daily
]. A. Schultz, of Tunis, is among the
visitors in town. !
o. A. Bergeson, the Geraldine mer-
chant, arrived last evening on a visit
with Fort Benton friends. /
o. L. Holland and H. Draper, the
Big Sandy auctioneers, arrived last
evening to conduct the Market Day
sale.
Hans Rudolph, who has been suffer-
ing from an attack of rheumatism, was
taken to the Sanitarium this afternoon
for treatment.
In the district court today, Samuel
Denton, of Carter, was appointed
guardian of Samuel and Mary A. Dem
ton, two minor children.
Suit for divorce has been brought
in the district court by Amanda F.
Clearwater against John e. Clearwa.
ter. the complaint alleging cruelty on
the part Of defendant.
Word has been received from Belt
announcing the death of William ],
Hill, we'll known resident Of that
locality. Mr.. Hill made his home in
this city in the early eighties, when he
first came to Montana, and had num-
ber of old-time friends here.
There was a good attendance at the
Market Day auction sale that was held
at the LaBarre & Thompson stables
this afternoon under the auspices of
the Commercial club, and fair prices
were realized for most of the offerings.
The sale included several head of
horses and other livestock, and
number of farm implements, harness
and other articles.
Witches at the door greeted large
number of young people who were the
guests at Halloween party given
of the Methodist church, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. w. Richardson,
Once inside the guests were taken in
charge by the hostess and conducted
to the underworld, where they viewed
the wonders of "ghost land" Upon
returning to the reception room, which
was decorated with appropriate EN-
blems, the guests were pleasantly en-
tertained with Halloween games
which were followed by refreshments.
From Mondays daily.
Mrs. V. Russell Henry, of Hawar.
den, is visiting with friends in this
city.
Clyde Brewer and Russell Monks
are in town today from Eagle Butte
on land business.
V. F.. Blankenbaker and wife arrived
today from Virgelle, on visit with
Fort Benton friends.
Lost, between Shonkin and Fort
Benton, an overcoat with fur collar
Finder please leave at this office
Adv.
Mrs. A. e. McLeish was hostess tc
a number of lady friends this after
noon, the guest of honor being her
mother, Mrs. Maria tombstone.
Albert L. Dynes, son of Mr.. and Mrs
w. M. Dynes was visitor with his
parents yesterday, he having come
down from Havre where he is employ
ed on the Havre Plaindealer.
The funeral services of the late Mrs
John A. Schultz, of Tunis, We're held
at the Methodist church yesterday
and were attended by number OF
neighbors and friends.
The Hallowell Concert company gave
opera house Saturday evening, a large
crowd being in attendance. 1t was one
OF the best concerts ever given in this
city.
A marriage license was issued Sat
urday evening to Lawrence j. Watson
and lnga Brusette, both of Great
Falls. The wedding took place yes
terday, Rev. c. f. Haynes performing
the ceremony.
Miss Emma Hokanson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Hokanson, of Big
Sandy, who recently underwent an op
Grafton at St. Glare hospital for ap
pendicitis, is reported to be making
favorable progress.
Word was received today from Iona
announcing the death of William
Ruth, a we'll known resident OF that
locality, who had been suffering from
cancer. The funeral will take place
tomorrow, at 1000 a. IN. from the
Catholic church.
Advices have been received in Hav-
re announcing the death of Simon
Pepin, one of the Oldest residents OF
that city, who recently went to St.
Paul for medical attention. Mr.. Pepin
was one of the pioneer citizens of
northern Montana who had been eX-
tensively interested in the cattle bust
ness since the early eighties, and had
wide acquaintance throughout this
part of the state.
The official canvass of the Chouteau