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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08

Eleven colored residents of the ninth
ward were arrested and brought before JUS
tice Martinez on the 9th of April, charged
with shooting at and whipping Robt. john
son, colored citizen Of the Burnett Set
tlement neighborhood. johnson had been
paying court to widow woman, whom he
is shortly to marry, but the course of their
true loye was interrupted by the appear
ance OF another woman, claiming to be
the mans lawful spouse, and accompanied
by child also alleged to be his property.
Taking the woman's story for granted,
number Of the colored men of the vicinity
broke into Johnson's house one Saturday
night, chased him into the woods, through
briars, boys and gullies, gave him severe
whipping and compelled him to leave the
peighhorhood the following morning with
an admonition meyer to Tsturn. The fugi-
Ets came to Donaldsonville and filed a
complaint against his prosecutors. War
rants were placed in the hands of Con
stable Jones of the ninth ward and on Fri
day afternoon the accused were brought in.
A paFley then took place which resulted in
q compromise, johnson agreeing not to
prosecute his complaint and the prisoners
being released upon payment of costs and
furnishing bonds to keep the peace. The
entire party were committed to Jail for the
time being, but all subsequently, secured
their freedom BY cashing up and giving
-
edges having lived with the woman who
claimed to be his wife, but says that he has
never been legally married and left her
over two years ago. We have no doubt his
statement is true, and that, when he mar
ries the New River widow, the boys who
buildozed him will be glad OF an opportu-
nifty to dance at the wedding.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08

Gov. McEnery having commissioned Mr..
VIM. Rogers as Justice Of the Pence for tho
eighth Justice ward of this parish, sixty five
citizens Of the ward have signed d petition
for the revocation of the appointment. The
document alleges that good and sufficient
reasons for this action can be given, but
does not state what they are. We under
stand that Judge +. w. Brown, ST., for
merly magistrate Of the tenth ward, is the
almost unanimous choice Of the citizens of
ward eight for the position to which Mr..
Rogers has been appointed, and that the
same persons who have petitioned for the
recall of the latter's commission have sub
scribed to another petition for the appoint
ment of Squire Brown.
You are not old. yet your hair is getting thin.
Your friends remark it, your wife regards it,
Parker's Hair Baisam will stop this waste, save
Your hair and restore the original gloss and
color. Exceptionally clean, prevents dandruff,
perfect dressing
Our young friend w. Z. Rodrigue, Esq,
is no longer connected with the Mechanics,
Exchange and hasn't yet made up his mind
whether to buy couple railroads or lay
back and live in elegant leisure on the in
terest of his wealth. There is some talk
about his contemplating emigration to an
other State before long-the state Of matri
mony. The reported move will probably
depend upon the rather uncertain, dubious
contingency of his being able to persuade
the party of the second part to sign articles
of copartnership. Tony's former station
behind the bar of the Exchange is now fill
ed by Mr.. james Burke, whose politeness
and close attention to duty promise to make
him very popular among the patrons Of
neighbor Reddington's establishment.
1t is worth remembering that nobody enjoys
the incest surroundings If in bad health There
are miserable people about to-day with one foot
in the Craze, to whom a bottle Of Parkefs Tonic
would do more good than all the doctors and
medicine they have ever used.
Mr.. Ben. J. Reddir, teacher Of the col
ored public school at the Ashland place,
dropped in Saturday and favored US with
interesting information relative to the con-
dition of the school under his charge. He
has l13 pupils enrolled and the average at
tendance of the month just closed was 81.
This is entirely too large a number Of
children to be properly taught and con
trolled by one teacher, and the application
which has been made to the School Board
for the appointment of an assistant for
this school should by all means be granted
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08

After thorough trial of Tongaliue, add my
testimony to its great efficacy as a remedy in
rheumatism and neuralgia, and can heartily
recommend it in the above diseases.
A. H Moss. n. D., Lake Charles, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08

The CHIEF notes with pleasure the fortui-
tous event chronicled in the subjoined con-
munication from a highly esteemed CORE
sponaent, and extends to the happy parents
sincere congratulations:
LANE ?. O.. Ascension, April q, 1885.
EDITOR CHIEF:
pn the 10th inst. a strange youth of male gem
ger without abode, avocation. religion or pol
ltlcs was suddenly ushered into the household
and his name is not Anthony. nor Grover Cleye
land, hut John A. Marchand Jr. On the great
paternal side. his lineage may be traced to the
now much diluted puritan:oal blood courses i,
his veins. q =.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
HIW DE- RCOR n 8

The safest, surest QUICKEST and best for CoFns
Bunions, Warts, Moes, Caouses, &c Hindersther fur
fhergrowth Stops all pain. Gyesnotr Makes tho
feet comfortable. Hindercorns cures when everything
lse fails Sold by Druggists at 15c. HIscox &C.,, IL
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08

It is worth remembering that nobody enjoys
the incest surroundings If in bad health. There
are miserable people about to-day with one foot
in the gra7e, to whom bottle Of Parkef's Tonic
would do more good than all the doctors and
medicine they have ever used.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
CAPITAL PRIZE, $75. 600.


NE % HEREBY CERTIFY that we supervise
the arrangements for all the monthly and semi
annual Drawings Of the LOUISIANA STATE Lot
Terry COMPANY and in person manage and con-
troll the Drawings themselves, and that the
same are conducted with honesty, fairness and
in good faith toward all parties. We authorize
the Company to use this certificate with fac
SMILES of our signatures attached. in it's adj
vertisements.
CT. BEAUREGARD,
ia. EARLY.
Commissioners.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
ELY,S
CREAM
BALM

is NOT A LIQUID
OR SNUFF.
1t has gained an
enviahle reputation
wherever known,
displacing all other
preparations, An ar
ticle of undoubted
merit. Is convent
ent and clearly. It
all;.ys pain and eau
SEES no sneezing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08

c.F.sTADIcER. Proprietor.
'so SO. FRONT ST.. Phnadeiphla, Pa;
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-08
WHEN APPLIED

STADlcER,S AURANTu
Fas sale By IL Druggists. Price 81 90 mar bo.t,.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
A Building Boom.

Within the next sixty days, So far as we
know, four new business buildings viii he
erected, as follows:
y. Icnson, one story, 2oN 10, hard fin
ished; saloon purposes; Ia he completed
in six weeks. Frank Moshner, contractor.
NJ. l.. Poland. ..VN.,o. to be occupied !,
hardware and general merchandise store.
: q. Sharpness. 2ox5o. BARRIER shop and
bath rooms.
VIM. Culver photograph gallery.
\ number of residences will also he built
before winter sets in. Those who have
let contracts and contemplate building, are:
John Gilkersou, who has commenced an
addition to his new residence l2x2o.
j. NJ. Nroonan, of the AIGrs. has In
course of construction Il small cottage,
which will be enlarged upon next spring
County Commissioner Berhin will build
a dwelling for his own occupancy during thu
winter months.
William Cantrel and others have houses
in contemplation, but have not let con
tracts yet.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
After he Indians.

Last Saturday the Fort Mnginnis com
mander received Geographic orders from
Fort Custer To head of II number of Crow
Indians who crossed the Yellowstone river
last Friday near Custer Station, and in
obedience thereto sent out Capt. Garyey' =
command which has been securing the
country since saturday evening and watch
ing the various trails that the Indians are
liable to take should il he their intention
to 60 north to the Missouri. In the Moe
casin mountains "a prcsumable cache oil
forty head OF horses was found and the an
imals returned to their owner, Mr., Dundom
who resides near the mouth OF Spring
creek. The Captain is now employing his
soldiers in the vicinity Of Cottonwood,
from where II number of horses have been
reported as stolen by the Indians.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
UTICA ITEMS.

Mrs. W. II. Watson and daughter, Of
I.ewistown, spent the past week in visiting
friends in this section.
George Dearborn. of Minneapolis. who
has been visiting his sister. Mrs +. II. Gro
well. for the past three weeks. left for his
home ON Thursdays Billings coach.
John u. Waite, one of the prominent
sheep men of this section left for visit to
his old home in Penn Van, New York.
lie will be absent about one month. and
rumor SAWS that on his return h. will be
accompan ied by one of Penn Vans fairesi
daughters.
Extensive fires are still raging in the Belt
mountains. west and north Of here. They
are confined tn the mountains az yet, but
fen n are entertained that they viii get into
the prairie country. should this occur it
will do an immense amount of damage To
stockmen.
The Bar II herd consistin of about 90,
head owned by DIR. \. j. Boyett. ri thi-
cage. changed hands last week. having
been purchased by shannon Bros. al the
Union stock Yards. Prize not known.
This herd will be run in connection with
the Wagon Rod herd aud will he under the
management of J. T. Person. J.. kauff-
man Of Helena. owner ri the Bar II herd il
here looking after his cath. interests lie
has purchased 80 or 80 head of beef cattle
oi f. f. Mowry ut so per head. which
considering the state of theeastern market
is "A good price These cattle. with Others.
will h. driven to Helena.
The Judith Roundup commenced their
fall work at this place On the 2l>i. tattle
men report stock In splendid condition but
are somewhat anxious about their stock
wintering well on account III the shortn
of feed and scarcity OF water. Most al the
large OWNERS have been putin. up hay pre-
paratory to feeding their poor stock
through tn. winter. Dan sample hats II
crew al men at work gathering the Power
X sample beef cattle. ;. :. iIollsnn also
has u crew at work gathering beef eat and
expects to start one herd Ia the railroad
early in September. Mr. Tinslins, -t"ck
agent Northern Pacific railroad. and j. j
Mclaughlin, agent of the Rock Island rail
road, visited the roundup last week lr"k
I ing after the interests oi their respective
roads.
hear very little said in .-sard ~ pplit
p ical matters: the warm weather must hav'
"a depressing effect ON tn" candidates foi
none of them have shown up in this sra
ton. bat anp,,psc ~ rha!l hear frou, 'i"n
i,tter on. T.
ltir.,, Mont. August -. -.-G.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

Mr.. William Smyth has leased T. q.
Gilkersons residence and will shortly
move his family into il. Mr.. :. contein-
plates putting good siork oi general
merchandise ia the building NOW occupied
By him ~ a tobacco store and news stand,
enlar,ing his store room to full size oi the
building by removing the partitions. The
change will be a good one.
Leais;owa can boast oi :, biica yard
that turns out n superior quality oi hard
brick. Up to date it has been almost i'm
possible to secure brick that was sufficient
~ good for building chimneys, while now,
Mr.. o. W. Kelly can fill AN order for as
Of buildings. We trust we will he able to
chronicle the erection of substantial brick
blocks ere long.
Two oftle prisoners who recently escaped
from the Springs Jail were captured by II
ramchman living on Beaver flat, ON the road
between Fort Logan and Chestnut. They
came to his house and asked for something
to eat. lie recognized them at once from
the descriptions sent out by Sheriff Kumpe,
and resolved ON their capture. Telling
them to be seated while he went into the
next room to get the grub, he leit them, but
returned with a gun. made them hold up
their hands, bound them well, and took
them to the Springs, where they now occupy
their old cells. They are Tex. Reed, horse
thief, and Pierce CURLY, forser.
.ls will be seen by the proceedings OF the
Republican County Committee, the name oi
W.T.. Mcfarland bias been withdrawn from
the ticket by request oi his brother and
Daniel Brcreton placed in nomination Ion
the Office of clerk and recorder. This ac-
( ton viii, without doubt, receive the
hearty endorsement Of great majority oil
the delegates to the late Republican county
convention, Mr.. Brereton, being strong
second in the contest for nomination t.
that office. Mr.. Brereton is well qualified
for its duties, is II good accountant and Il
man of business integrity and exempar,
social habits. lie will make n strong run
aud should receive the hearty support -
his party.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
FLAT WILLOW ITEMS.

EDITORS ARG,s:-ln the ease of the Ter
ritory W.. Lee Wood, for feloniously as
saulting David u. Miller with II revolver,
which was heard before Justice oslow Il.
Roberts, the defendant WAS discharged,
the Justice thinking the testimony 50 CON
Hicting, and that the boy fired into space
instead of at the complainant who was
fleeing as fast as possible Dismissal would
mete Justice to all. The lad is only about
fifteen years.
viii l.. Carpenter died very suddenly at
the home ranch of Clement Bros ON Flat
Willow, on Friday, the 18th inst. His III
neral occurred the following day. and was
largely attended. His former home was IN
Worthwhile. Mich. \. Is. Z. -.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
Meeting Of Repubica IN County Committee.

The Republican County Committee met at
Lewistown, August Both and was called to
order by Hon. James Fergus, and \. NJ.
Erickson WAS chosen chairman, +. u. smith
secretary and Marshall Jackson treasurer
of the committee
\ communication WAS received from
Henry Mcfarland, ESD, withdrawing the
name of his brother, W. 7. Mcfarland,
from the Republican ticket
Hon .Iane. Fergus WAS chosen Ia act rs
delegate to the territorial convention in
place of Mcfarland.
The names of Herbert Blanchard and
Daniel Brercton were presented for the va
cilncy GU the ticket for clerk and recorder.
and on ballot Mr.. Brereton was declared
the nominee.
The meeting then adjourned subject ia
the call ri the chairman.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
Mr.. Fergus Strikes Back.

EpiroRs ARGrs:- Near the foot Of the
local column OF the liusbandman. OF Aug
2Gth. find the following in relation To the
division of Meagier county: "Iiad the
division been fair and amcable between
the two sections n better feeling would have
prevailed and the people Of Meagher woula
have felt more kindly towards the new and
hufriedly made county of Fergus" Now,
it would be hard to frame n more unfair
statement OF the case in the English Ian
y,iage. The new county was not hurriedly
made: WAS before the Legislht IRE during the
greater part of the session, and was only
delayed aud amended at the instance of
delegations from White sulphur Springs. in
opposition to u division. and of the mem
beers in the House from Meagher county,
who wanted to get tine best lines theyroul
ii the division was unfair il was Unfair ior
the new county, and not fnr Measher. The
division line ia the first bill ran south from
the west edge ri the Judith gap ON the
thirt y-tbird parallel ri longitude west from
Washington. which would have lcit both
counties in - better shape. But these lines
were altered to suit the members of the
House from N,ashcr county so a- to MAX,
Careless. creek he division line. lea wing both
counties ia an awkward shape, Mea Cher
having a wedge shaped tract al country
running down between Careless creek and
the Muss.lshell aud south of the new
county. In short, McaIh.r county had the
division almost all her own way, and my
friends Of the IIusbandmau know it. They
ARE proba bly, spoilins fpr another fight with
-oiu,l,mly aud ~ have little or notlingtu
do Ia. r"inii,s winter th'y niiy a. wril hav,
1t with Hic a. q. toue.
IaIL- Fturus.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

We had already in type lengthy article
IN regard to Mr.. Netherlands condition
which. W to last evening showed but little
if any signs of Improvement. But at an
early hour this morning it was reported
he was becoming rationai-that dethroned
reason was again assuming power and place.
4 visit to his cabin confirmed the report.
An almost miraculous change had taken
place. lie discussed his recent Illness with
friends in an intelligent manner, and gave
every hope of rapid recovery. The con
templated trip to Helena will now be post
poned indefinitely.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

am now fully prepared to mandiactnr'
the very best hcyenne sadilen, having lately
secured the services of II iirst-class saddlei
direct from Cheyenne. have now II number
of first class saddles already made npwhicl
! will sell at prices a. reasonable as any
other house In the territory. Guarantees
To he the equal Of any saddle manufacture,
in the West. Call and see them and get
prices. Harness of every description mad'
to order aud repaired.
II. \. REpIHER.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

About p. m. ON Friday last, band Of
Indians was seen entering the town via
Reetlsfort, well mounted and equipped with
arms and ammunition, and decorated with
beads, rings, sashes, feathers, and gay col
ors generally. Seeking Information, they
naturally made a bee line Tor the ARGUS
Office and halted at the 'front.' entrance.
The devil havingdropped into the cyclone
cellar and the long haired editor gone IN
quest OF a barber, we grabbed up the
shooting stick and avanced 10 the 'front.'
determined To sell our lille III nara times
prices II necessary. We said how ana
IN return was greeted WIN ~ chorus Oh
"hows. The suspense was broken. we
+, soon ascertained through notes hahde" "sny
! the postal clerk oil the ""'ht ana oy the
friendly grasp al the hand' that they were
on speaking terms with the whites, had
great respect and fear .of the press, ana that
their mission was the recovery oi Sto""
property.
They proved to he Crows from the hean
of Prior creek, on the Crow reservation.
and their leader was none other than the
celebrated chief. Ilentcoues. They were in
pursuit of the Piegans, who n few nights
previous had entered upon their domain
and run of some sixty head Of ponies.
4 parley was held in which Stock In
spector william Cantrell took n hand
(hand is good in this case rs most Of the
talking was done with the fngers). Mr..
Cantrell can talk Sioux with both hands
tied behind him but he was not up in Crow,
still enough was ascertained to satisfy Bill
that they were on the trail of the Piegans
who had stolen their ponies.
Several of our ranchmen having lost
horses by these raidng Indians from the
north, were also out on the hunt. Johnny
Shea. while riding over the prairie last week,
struck the back trail Of the Piegan thieves,
and ON Thursday last, by hard riding, came
uuou them while resting, ON Spring creek
ro,r miles below town. lie approached
firm, his carbine. and the Indians, probably
thinking there were more white men follow
mo burried,y took their departure, leaving
about thirty-five head Of horses behind.
Mr.. Shea, however. did not find his horses
among those left
Pleuticoues was told Of this capture. in n
mixture of broken Sioux, Chinese and the
deaf and dumb alphabet, and as there war
some doubt about his catching on, an escort
composed Of r. won Tobel and Frank
= Moshner, volunteered to conduct him and
III, hail ,o W., ued,.r.s ranch whore TN,
,,,., ,s,arn h,,rs 81,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
Notice Of Final Entry.

LAND OFrIcE At HELENA. MONTANA,
July End is,6 !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
tore the Register and Receiver of the L. :.
Land Office at Helena, NJ. T., on August
2Oth, lss6, viz:
Matthias Schasaitten,
who made presumption declaratory state
ment No Gs7s. for the Sci NWt. Ia SWl,
SWi SEl Sec. q, Tip. 10 north of range Is
east
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation OF, said land, viz: John Better,
Alexander Schnebe ew. Alexander Fabion
and VIM. Hortop, all of Lewistown, Mon
tana.
= " I>N,IIoRNE Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
BUSINESS LOCALS.


Old papers for sale ~ this office.
Binding Irvine az T. &. Power x Bro. X
Lewisiown.
climax. piprr Iicidsiecis and Red Cross
Chewing Tobacco. at Pnlands grocery
store.
From $40 To $50 actually saved 10y pur.
chasing a through stage and railroad ticket
To points in United States and Canada, via
Billings, Benton aud Maiden Stage Line
covered coaches To the railroad. Choice o
routes from ST. Paul allowed purchaser o.
ticket. For rates and further particulars
call on ar address John Beck, agent, Mai
den Nj r.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

Notice is hereby given that the co-part-
nership heretofore existing between I. +.
Wright aud j. L. shelton. under the firm
name of +. + Wright \ Co., was dissolved
by mutual consent. On the 'st day OF
August. 1ss6. Mr.. Wright will continue
the mercantile business and Mr.. shelton
retains the hotel and saloon.
+. T.. WRIGHT.
UTICA, Aug 81, SO. j. X. SHELDON.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
Nf-.-ro

mii description OF
b.. t4o. 81 aiHrr lni.r..s ri losi stock. adj
ostsS',i - at iu-i rector vii better enabi"
them 10 recover tn, same. viii also br
glad 10 receive description OF any stray
stock that may be running on the several
ranges. Address,
WI. tASrREI.I.. stock Inspector
Fort Maginais, Fergus Co., VI. T.
August goth. 1856.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
Notice..

To ALL WHOM IT MAY c"NcEEN;
Ny wife. !. f.. Cooper. having LEFT my
bed and board, | will not be responsible
Tor any debts she may contract from tins
date. T. q. toppER.
Cottonwood, NJ. T.. August n ls-G.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
Taken Up.

Came la my ranch on June 10Th. ls,G a
buck~kin horse. branded bar over morse
shoe. on lett thigh; about nine years old,
Owner can have saiae by proving property
and paying charges.
TIMOTHY lI-H,
Cottonwood. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
Notice.

All person. arr, hereby notified that vii
not be responsible for any debts or pa.
any orders that Albert Bell Shdif"r ma!
cont ract rr issue.
u. l.. SuAi'f-R.
CottonN God, August 2lth, l>>6.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

ANY person haxin. lost two unbranded
colt. oyer one year old and willing Ia pay
fur Tai, advertisement, by sending iull ot
.rriptian. age. color and seN. can hear ui
thin ~h,tr.,louts by addressing,
W ". ilrHPHsEl
Foreman !. !. Raush.
E,rt NJ -iu'i. ". 7,