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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

The Interior Department have pro-
'mulgated the following rules and regu-
'lstions governing the removal Of TIM
her from government lands. They are
prescribed by virtue Of the act Of June
3, 1878, entitled IAN act authorizing
the citizens of Colorado, Nevada and
the territories Ia fell and remove TIM
Der on the public domain for domestic
purposes" TIE act applies only to
the states Of Colorado and Nevada and
the territories Of Utah, Wyoming, Da-
kota, Idaho and Montana, and other
mineral districts Of the United States
mot specially provided for. The land
from which the timber is felled or re-
moved under the provisions Of the act
must he known 10 be strictly Ut min
ersl character and that il is not subject
to entry under the existing laws OF the
limited States except for mineral entry.
No person not citizen or bona tide
resident OF the state or territory or
other mineral district provided for in
said act, is permitted Ia fell or remove
timber from the mineral lands therein,
and no perrOW. firm or corporation fell
lug Or removing timber under the act
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

A story comes from the Park that last
Monday n driver for the Wakefield 4
Hayne~ stage company and two tourists.
while near Yellowstone lake in the National
turk, saw u most remarkable monster
II wns an enormous reptile which they say.
while running through the grass. carried
lite head ten or fifteen Feet above the ground
and which they think must have been
thirty-five feet or more in length. Their
-trange story created n great deal of excite
ment nj the Mammoth Hot Springs, and a
large party started in pursuit Of the mon
ster. While near the cave Of an extinct
seyscr in the vicinity of the lake they heard
n loud kissing in the ornter, and after n
lew minutes the head of the reptile war
thrust out about fifteen feet. but immesli-
ately withdrawn. II has not been seen
since, hut parties ARE on the hook out for II.
The kviathan is supposed to make its
home In the lake and vicinity .--Liviprsto ~
Enterprise. Parties in this section who
contemplate visiting the Park should b.
well supplied with ''snak. bite" as il win bs
necessary to administer the antidote ~
proportion 10 the size of the reptile
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

The River Press says that Mr. i. {.
Power is booming Judge Wade for
delegate to congress and thinks he
would be the strongest man the re-
publicans could nominate. When the
reporter suggested that the commo-
dore would be mo SLOUGH in such
race his native modesty prevailed and
he maintained more strongly than ever
that Judge Wade is tbs most available
man, no exceptions to be made. II
the judge had few more boomers
like Mr.. Power scattered throughout
the territory he would have no trouble
in walking Of with the nomination.
His election would be another thing,
unless the democrats commit the folly
Of putting up their weakest man. Hon.
!. X. Tooie
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

"Know Mark Twain? Well in those
said the veteran pilot, rs he
gave the wheel q turn to starboard,
didn't we run together ON the War
Eagle? Always said that boy would
come to something or other. Did
miss itg Got a big bank account
now, but then he didn't bank anything
but his boat once in u while. lie was
a droll fellow and WAS always getting
oil something sometimes il was sand
bar.
"One day some young ladies' came
up into the pilot house and said they
had always had a desire to look into
the stcerage and see how steamboat
was steered. He was in Il pleasant
mood and talked along, keeping one
eve politely ON the ladies and the other
lust in front If the how of the boat.
lie told them good deal Of river stuff,
and mentioned trip in which he took
his boat up the Ohio river road To Pitts
burg.
Took a Steamboat up the Ohio river
road?' they exclaimed.
"Well, yes. You see" said he, the
Ohio river was so dry that il was moth
ing but road. and awfully dusty in
most places for navigation
"'But how did you get the boat
al"ngg
"'Oh, We went prepared for that.
We had great many barrels Of water
on board which we poured in front OF
the boat, and got along real well. Most
boats didn't think If doing that, though
some creased or soaped the hull Of the
boat and managed to slide along
slowly
I'VE were passing a small town. and
he told them about the changing OF the
river shores. He said. observe that
place. You wouldn't think it. but II
was ON the high Mississippi bank oppo-
site Just n month ago. The quicksands
washed out from under it, and one
morning the people got up to find their
town had slid clear across the river and
was a part of Arkansas. II put them
out very badly because they didn't like
that State, but they had to stand it,
THAT day ut dinner he sat opposite
the ladies, and one Of the best
looking of them asked him, with Il
smile, il il wouldn't be better to have
grace before meat. He begged bel
pardon and replied, without "A smile
Indeed, dear miss, grace and beauty
we already have before this meat
Shall l not give you u slice of thi,
lamb When he told lis about il
believe he said that all the plates were
presented ut once to he filled.
"One day, when his turn came III
was missing. ard when he put in al
appearance he looked quite innocen
rs he explained how he must hav'
gone into the wrong state room for
nap and got lost. and though he looke'
All around for himself under the berth
and behind the door, and called hi
name aloud, il WAS an hour after tim
: before he found himself. sound asleeI
, and snoring like couple Of soap
pipes; then he shook himself. aroun
berating, and pushed himself towar
: the pilot housc."--A. Ii. in It'd Bits.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19
Notice of Final Entry.

LAND OFFICE AT I'rLENA N. TIL
July 9Th 1ssG. J
Nosice IL hereby given that the following -named
settler has filed notice II his Intention :" make
final proof in support Of his claim. and that said
proot will tc n aic Iefore L. Rotwitt. deputy Clerk
uf the Third Judicial District court, Of Montana
Territory in and for Meagher county, ut White
sulphur Springs. On Thursday, August 18th, lss6.
viz:
Julius n. Petersen.
who made pre- cmption dcclaratory statement No.
,5,.,, for the -, NW,.. the Me-, swi. and NV
SEA. See Nj, Township II. North of range IL
East.
lie names the following witnesses 4" prove HI,
continuous. residence upon and cultivation o. sand
land viz: William lkrkin. Joseph Putt, Arehi
bald hopkins and Angus McMi!lcn, all of Cotton
wood. M,agher county. Montana
s.W I.ANGu~ESE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

LAND OFFICE At HELENA. MT. /

LAND OFFICE At HELENA. N. T.
July lith. l,ss'. I
Notice Is hereby given that the following named
.cttl,r has filed notice of her intention TO make
Anal proof ip.up,ort of her and that said pro
Will We made before l.. Rotwst, Dept. Clerk ot thu
Third Judicial District, Court. Ut Montana Ter
ritory. in and for Meaghcr county At White ouI
ubur springs on Thursday, August 18th. ls>t', viz
Maggie ". Tshl~r.
"a n, made prr-cmutior deciaraiory statemsut No
757i for the lots and I, the SEA NWIt, and sWrl
NE,.. See. >. TIP. u. north IT range ! east.
she names the following witnesses 70 prove ne,
said land. via: William A. Morehcad winired u
Davis. John y. spauliing and lydia ID. Jackson
nil of rbet. Meagher County, Montana Territory
s.w. LANGIiORNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

shall sell or dispose of the same or
lumber manufactured iherefrom. Ia
any other than citizens and bona iide
residents of the state ~ territory where
such timber i, cut. nor for any other
purpose than foi the legitimate use Of
the said purchaser for the purposes
mentioned in the said act. Any owner
or manager of said mill or other per-
son Telling or removing timber under
the provisions Of this act shall keep II
record q! all timber orut or removed,
stating the time when .ut, the names
Of tie parties cutting the same or IN
change Of the ~oih, AMI lies. lihing the
land whence cut Ivy legal subdivisions
81 the surveyed, and ~ near as prac,i-
cal il uu-nrved lands. with statement
Of the evidence upon which j, claimed
that the land IL mineral in character.
and stating also the kind and quality
! IT lumber manufactured iherefror. to-
gether with the names Of the parties to
whom any such timber or lumber Is
sold and dates of the sale, aud the pur-
pose for which sold. and shall not dis
pose or sell such timber or lumber
,na.ie from such timber without taking
from the purchaser written agree
nent that il shall not bc used except
for building. agricultural. mining and
other domestic purposes within sich
tate or territory, and every such pur-
chaser shall further be required To tile
with the said owner u certificate under
oath that he p,rchascs such timber or
lumber exclusively for his own Use
and f,r the purposes aforesaid
Timber fell or removed shall be
n ..a,ve
raj, mining and other purposes within
the state or territory where the same
is cut, and all removals thereof outside
; of the state or territory where u u cut.
are forbidden. No person will he per
mittcd % fell ar remove any growing
trees of any kind whatsoever, less than
eight inches in diameter. Persons
Telling or removing timber from pub
lie mineral lands Of the United States
must utilize all If each tree cut that
can I've proiitally used and must cut
and remove the tips and brush or dis
pose If the same in such manner rs To
prevent the spread of forest fires.
The act under which these rules and
regulations were pr, s,ribed provides rs
follows:
SpTIoS 3-Any person or persons who
shall violate the provisions of this art or
any rules and regulations in pursuance
thereof mad. by the secretary of the inte-
rior, shall be ,iremed guilty Of mi>'ie.
nneanor. and upon conviction shall be fined
any sum not exceeding 500, AMI to which
, may be added an imprisonment for any
term not exceeding six months.
These rules and regulations shall
; take effect September LIT. 1856, and al
, existing rules and regulations hereto
fore prescribed under the said act in
: consistent herewith are revoked.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19
Notice..

OrricE or THE CLERK AM Rrr"RpEk
MEAGIIER tcrNrY.
WuIrr i, LrHrR SPRINGS. Dec. ~. 1883.
In accordance with the salary law, passed
by the Fourteenth Legislature. which takes
effect on and after Monday. December 2l>t.
all fees received bv county officers must he
turned into the county treasury. All par
ties having business with the recorder $
office involving the payment of fees, will
secure prompt attention and avoid delay by
sending the money along with their work,
as under the new departure must collect
the fees in advance,
l.. ROTWlTT.
CLERK and Rccor Ter. Meagher 60. NJ. L.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. NJ tt
Aug. 9TH. lssd.
Motto. il hereby given that the following named
settler has fled notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim. aud that said
proof will he made before l.. R"twiit. Deputy
tcrk of the Third Judicial District Court of M
taua, in and for Meaghcr County. at White sui
phur Springs. ON September 18th iss,'. viz:
Herbert Dcvivlrr,
who made -emption declaratory statement No.
6;,l?. for the sEi SCI i. Zee "a. sWi sWi4. Sec.
81 tn II, north Of range II east: Lot l. Sec / and
Lots I and =, section , IT,. III. north If range u
east
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
cont inuois residence upon, aud cultivation OF,
said land, viz: John nowney, John Sweeney.
Charles l.. Meyer aud Ro'@r Valentine, all OF
Maiden, Montana.
:. W. LANGuoRSE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

e.. LAsp OFvicE. At HELENA N. T..
Jaly 81. lss6
Complaint having been entered II this office by
Jacob i. knerr against Joseph Rhodes for failure
aeomply with law as to timber culture entry N"s&:
dated August IL, 1Ss.; upon the NV. section "a,
township Is north Of range IL east. IN Meagher
county with q view to the cancellation of said en-
Try; contestant alleging that claimant has failed
to break any land On said claim aud has no i'm
proyements on said land which were made by
Rhode, or his agents and that he has been away
from .he land and cut of the territor. for two
years; the said parties are hereby summoned To
appear at this office the 18th day of September
lss; al 10 o clock a. M, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged failure; said
testimony to he taken before 7. y. Morgan notary
public, at stanford, Montana. On the 3rd day OF
September lssd
:. W. IANGUoRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19
Notice Of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE At HELENA. n. T.,
LII. f-st. rss..

LASpO OFFICE At HELENA. n. T..
July 18th, lss6.
Noticc il hereby given that the following named
settler has hled notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim. and that said
proof will he made before L. Rotwitt. deputy
clerk Of the Third Judicial District Court in and
for Meagher County. At White sulphur Springs, NJ.
r.. on september ith, lss6. viz:
James D. Ell6oe.
who made pre-emIaion deciaratory statement No
ei., for the Sc. SCI, Sec. 81. Tp II. norh Of
range ., east Lot I, see. T. and lots and I, Sec
:. Tp. H. north of range q east.
lie names the fellow ing witnesses to prove his
cont nuons residence upon and cultivation Of,
said land. via: Rufus H. Thompson. Leander
Jacobs, William Bzttaw- and Joseph Asbridee. all
al Sahara. Neacher ceupty, N. r.
" lA>.HnRSr Register
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

LAND OFFICE At HELENA, MoSTANA,
Aug. 18th, 1ssd.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has flied notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that
said proof will he made lefor J.. Rotwitt. Deputy
Clerk Of the Third Judicial District Court Of Mon
tana in and for Meagher County. NJ. T.. at White
sulphur springs on september 18th, isss. Wa
JOlaW sweeney.
who made pr, -emption leciaratory statement No
60sl. for the M of NEii. see. II. Up. IL, north
Of range Is east.
lie names the following witnesses To prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation OF.
.aid land, viz: John nowney. Robert Vale milne.
Charles W. Myers and Ahart Hash. all Of Maiden.
Montana.
: ". LASGHogNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

LANpOrvIcE At HELENA, MONTANA,
July 18th. isssi.
Notice is hereby given that the following -"smssl
settler ha. filed notiee Of his intention to make
hna prof ia support 1T hi. claim. and that ,aii
proof will ice ma,ls before 1. Rotwitt, Deputy slefk
Of the Third Judicial District Court. oil Montana
Territory ia and for Ncagiier county nj White
sulphur springs, MI. On Thursday, August -sah'
lsssi, viz:
Wtwfrcd %. Davis,
wao ma.e pre-empti"n derlaritory statement ~.
7ifr for the lots l. =. and I. 81 see L. ~ Up. H.
mort b Of range u east. -,
lie name, the following witnesses To prove hs
ontinuou> residence upon. and cultivation ~
said land, viz: William \. Morehcad. Maggie NJ
Taller, John y. spauliing and Lydia y, jackson,
nIl eli I-i.t M-agi,er County. Montana Territory.
:. W. LASs.HoRNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19
Notice Of Final Entry.

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. N. T.,
July 10th. lss6. j
Notice 10 hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim, aud that said
pro,,f will he made brfore the Register and
Receiver, at Helena. NJ. t. on August 3ist. lss6.
viz:
Abraham HOgrlamd.
who made Homestead Application No. oJo3 for the
VI, swis Sec. -, Me- sEltS. SEA NEi. Sec. %.
Tn II north Of range IL east
lie names the foliowin- witnesses 10 prove his
cont inuous residence upon. and cultivation OF,
said land, viz: Emery A. Huson and Clark b.
shipman, OF Lewistcwn. NJ. T.; John W. Winter.
at Philbrook, NJ. T., and Timothy n. Fisk, Of
Cotton ~ood, ". 7.
/. W. LASGuoRSE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19
Notice of Final Entry.

LAND orrIrE At HELENA, n. r.,
July 18th, lss6.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has tiled notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support ii his claim, and that said
proof will be made irsorc l.. Eotwitt, Deputy
ijerk Of the Third Judicial District Court in and
Tor Mcagher County, ~. T.. at White sulphur
springs. N. T.. On September eth, ls>'', VIZ
Rufus y. Thorn lssOW,
who made pre-emptiom declarat.ry statement 10.
,;5ar, tor the Nj Me-. See H. NWl SEA, ga
SEi4 Zee. !, TIP. 10, north Of range n east.
Ils names the following witnesses to prove ms
continuous Residence upon, aud cultivation a.
said land viz: James b. Elliot. William Battaw>.
Ieanal.r Jacobs and Jo>eph Asbrdge, all of SAHARA
aeae her Couuty. VI. 7.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19
Notice OF Final Entry.
IA.D oTfIcE At HrLES.. VI. l." !
I.tfx fItft lsNt

lA.p OFFICE At HELENA. NJ t.
.'uiy Iiih l~s6.
Mice + hereby giv~n thai the following -hai..t
,,i,, ia. mid NOT lee 90 his intcn'ion TO make
frai r,.f In sv,port 81 his ciaiia. aud that >aih
nr."l viii IL. mad. before T.. k".wti bcpai' irfs
a., m. Thir,i Judicial p.-irict Court. Of Nomtana
s',i,bur rn,i.v,. ". T.. on Thursday, August 9th.
i-~b, viz:
William 1. MorrIsrase.
,.lo made cnipiion lie, aratory statement No
,.g., for the ~ ~ a, and - SEA. sec. -. ~
r. n"rfh of RAM. ! I east.
m, names IN. following witnesses To- prove his
..,,, . u.,- v..-id-rf, ir..n. ani cultivation %
.aii lani viz: WiHfr-t II. Davis, Nasgi: "
Tairr John 4. spaaliing aud Lydia ID Jaess"'
alI of tist Nsax her County. Montana Territory,
~ IA>.snpRSE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-19

a. :. LAsp OFFICE AT HELENA. N. T.
July Eth lssd.
Complaint having been entered NJ this Office by
DcIos j. Name against George r. Fiske. for failure
to comply with law rs to Timber Culture entry No
$50 dated January 18th, 1874. upon he l., Me- a.
NWiI NE,, NEi, SEA, Sec. 81. III. III north %
range IL east, in Meagher County. Montana, with
view to the cancellation OF said entry; contest ant
alleging that claimant George +. Fiske has failed
to break or caused to bc broken five acres Of the
land claimed in he year lssi. or at any Ut her time
and that said George r. Fiske is No, in the terri
abandoned the same. Now therefore. the said par
ties are hereby summoned TO appear at this office.
On the 3i>t day Of August 1ss6, at 10 cloc a. M.
to respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged failure. said testimony To In taken before
John Toombs, Notary Public. at l1wisiown.
Meagher County NJ. T.. ON the =; day of August.
las6 S.W. LASGHoRSE, Register.
The Arizona champion., 1886-10-09
- = >A -
 Relief Hall.

The ball given last evening at the skating rink by General Ramson Post, C.. A. R. for the benefit of the suffer ing people of Charleston, $. C. WIS grand success A large number of our town people were present. as also quite a number oi strangers. The music was..iurnished by Messrs Dyer, Cotton, Fillmore and O'Neill, and was excellent. At about midnigh, the merry dancers repaired to the restaurant of J. F. Hawks, where a substantial meal was served, after which dancing was resumed until about } o'clock in the m ,rning, when all departed for their homes, express ing themselves as highly pleased with the evenings entertainment.
 Too much credit cannot bs given to ". A. Dyer, the chairman of the committee of arrangements, f,r the admirable way Tn which every detail was carried out. Ia fact the members of Ransom Post are to be congratulat- ed on the pleasant plrty they gave our people, and the order throughout the United States will feel proud of them, for they have we'll considered our teachings and remembered
 "rhat the greatest of all these is charity"
The Arizona champion., 1886-10-09
How Does Your Watch Run.

A watch impregnated with magnet ism cannot "keep time" It will vary irregularly, gaining and losing and stopping, Tn the most annoying sort of way. It has been found that this magnetic or electric influence is the direct cause of the "queer freak" and unaccountable behavior of fine watches and is the secret enemy which has undermined the reputation and baffied the skill of our best watchmakers.
 Giles Bro. x Go. have published very interesting little pamphlet des- cribing the effect of magnetism in watches, which can be had free on application. It also describes the "Anti,Mignetic Shield for Watches" which has been proved to be a perfect protection against the magnetic and electric influences and is specially advantageousi Railway service where these influences are very strong, and will prevent the breakage of main springs in cyclones and magnetic storms. Your jeweler can furnish or procure you this protection, if not, send to Giles Bro. & Go. .,the Chicago Jewellers, for descriptive circular, which will be mailed free on applica- ton. SIT 6m
The Arizona champion., 1886-10-09

John Hance, who has for long tune been the guide for tourists and others when visiting the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. arrived in town Thursday evening. Mr. Hance was accompanied by O,l. Stevenson an officer connected with the U. s. Geological Survey. who with his wife have been visiting the Clnyon. MT. Hance is thoroughly conyer;ant with every trail and pathway of this won- derful place, from the top to the bot tom, and during the Summer has been kept very busy showing visitors the different points of interest to be seen :.
 We have just received a copy of Hon, Patrick Hamilton's, Connis . sioner of Immigration of Arizona's new book, entitled "Arizoul for homes, health and investments. It gives full and accurate description of the climate, fertility of soil, etc. Those who desire copies and who have friends in the east, desiring to know more of the resources of our grand and beautiful Territory, can obtain them free by addressing MT. Hlmilton at Phoenix, Arizona.
 A F. Whitney, so we'll known as CAP throughout Ariz z,na and New Mexico in connection with racing and sproting matters, has opened an establishment in Albuquerque, and ap. piopriately named il "rhe Turf" where the inner man will be satistac- torily taken care of, and all kinds of amusements can be found. This Is the old stand known as Marble Hall, bur it has been entirely refitted and renovated. It was great pleasure to meet Al. again, and when the handsome The. Eygers grasped us by one hand while he gracefully handled the crystal behind the bar with the other, we felt as if we were back in old Prescott again.
The Arizona champion., 1886-10-09
A Painfal Degtk.

Last Monday night as Fred. Kim. merle, a freight brakeman on the railroad, was setting brake he slipped and fell between the cars which passed over his body mangling it fearfully Though every attention was given him., death soon put an end to his horrible sufferings. He was only about 20 years old, and highly es- ,eemed by all who knew him. The wives of Charles Finn and Thomas Gilluly of Winslow are sisters of the unfortunate young man, and accom- panied the remains to Columbus, Ohio, where the body will be buried.
The Arizona champion., 1886-10-09
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT PREscoTr, ARIZONA,
 September nth, 1886. NTOTICE is hereby given that the follow. IN ing named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support oi his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver of th. United States Land Office at Prescott, Ari. .zona, on October 18th. 1886. viz: William N Patton, of Flagstaff, Yavapai O., Ariz., for his declaratoy statement No. 1873 for the. N w 4 of the s E 4 and the N 4 of the SW 4 and the s w 4 of the s W 4 of Section (32) Township (ao) N of Range (8) East.
 He names inc following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said lard, viz: Harry H. Hox. wort, George C. Morgan, Joe Bell, Lon Hill, all of Flagstaff, Arizona.
 sepII J. l.. CAMP, Register.