The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-05-13

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Rev. c. e. Haynes, Of the Methodist
church Sunday morning, May "a. The
service will begin at 1880 O'Clock.
The work of organizing a local fire
department has been undertaken by
the city marshal, who has succeeded
in interesting a number of citizens in
the proposition. 1t is a matter that
has been neglected in recent years,
although it is of great Importance to
all owners of property.
JOS. c. Tope, who is attending the
state university at Missoula, is inter-
viewing local residents upon the mat.
ter of consolidating the various state
educational institutions. Petitions re-
questing that the proposition be sub.
mitted to popular vote are being sign
ed by a large number of citizens.
From Mondays daily.
B. H. LaVanway arrived yesterday
from Square Butte, on a business
visit.
Harry Robson, of this city, was re-
ceived at the S%anitarium today for
surgical treatment.
Hon. T. c. Power, who was return
ing to Helena from a business trip to
Minneapolis, was among yesterdays
arrivals.
A petition for naturalization has
been filed in the district court by
Claus T. Widar, of Iona, a former
resident of Canada.
A marriage license was issued Sat-
urday afternoon to Jasper Smith and
Virgie Wilson,, of Sample fiat, Justice
A. C. Fisher performing the wedding
ceremony Saturday evening.
Mrs. Mary Terwilliger, grand ma
iron of the Eastern Star, arrived to.
day on a visit to the local chapter of
that organization. Mrs. Terwilliger is
the guest of Mrs. E.. Frank Sayre dur
ing her visit here.
The city marshal reports that about
twenty young men have been enrolled
as members of the new volunteer fire
department. A meeting of the men,
bers will be held at the city hall this
evening, to effect organization.
The first baseball game of the sea-
o in this city took place Saturday
afternoon, the Pleasant Valley boys
and the Fort Benton juniors being the
opposing teams. The game was won
by the visitors by a score of 6 to 8.
Yesterday was observed as Mothers
day in a number of northern Montana
homes, In response to the proclamation
issued by Governor Stewart. The
observance of the anniversary al
also the subject of discourse in many
churches.
Owners of automobiles and other
local. residents are invited to take
part in a reception to the excursion
of Great Falls business men, which is
scheduled to arrive here at $3.50 to-
morrow evening. 1t is requested that
automobiles be assembled on Front
street, to start for the depot not later
than 6:10 p. m.
From Tuesdays daily.
See the Stockmen's National bank
for farm lOans.-Adv.
John T. Burns and Homer A. Bright
arrived yesterday from Genou, on a
business visit.
Mrs. Martin Kane, Of the Bear Paw
country, has been received at St.
Clare hospital for treatment.
Miss Chemidlin is now prepared to
do all kinds of fancy work at moder.
ate prices. Phone 36-red.-Adv.
w. C. Montgomery and daughter, of
Teton bench, are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. C. M. Luce, of this city.
For rent, a furnished 5.room house
during June, July and August. En-
quire at River Press ofice.-Adv.
Nominating petitions in the form
required by the direct primary law
can be secured at the River Press Of
fice.-Adv.
The Stockmen's National bank has
an unlimited amount Of money to loan
on improved farms, at reasonable
rates.-Adv.
Miss Houck's mother who has been
very i'll and recently accompanied her
to the Springs for her health is now
slowly recovering.
An order has been made in the dis
trict court appointing Myron Brown.
Sam Spencer and Herman Maurer ap.
praisers Of the estate Of Lawrence
House, deceased.
According to a news item from
Thompson Falls, the city council at
that place has passed an ordinance
making Raging in public halls a mis-
demeanor. punishable by a fine.
A large number of local residents
will take part in the reception to the
Great Falls business mems excursion