Fergus County argus., 1886-12-02

Mo ule's lost 500, and two other sheepnien
near the Gap lost their whole herds, but
their herders are gone with them. 20 it is
possible they may turn up all right yet
We call attention to the proceedings OF
the annual meeting Of the Piegan Horse As
sociation in another column. 1t will be
seen that the present year has been very
profitable one to the association az
whole. The members, commencing with
nothing save good appetite, have accu-
mulated an immense band vi horses in the
past three years. The association is los
tered and encouraged by the govern
memt in various ways. which probably ac-
counts for the unparalleled success Of the
enterprise. Their bands will be fed ON res
ervation grass during the winter. which rs
said to be quite abundant.
$. s. Reed, an old time stage man, now
residing in Virginia City, has purchased the
billings 4 Benton, Maiden Il TIBET, and
Maiden & Junction stage lines, thus con-
trolling all the routes penetrating the Ju
dith country. The sale Of the last named
route took effect On the 18th inst. Mr..
John J. Davi. has been retained as super
/ intendent of all the routes. and as hereto
! fore, will exert himself to furnish this
county with first class stage facilities. One
advantage to our citizens will be the billing
of express at one rate through from rail
road points to destination, insutina
prompt delivery and ohea per rates.
William SHELTON and Brother will arrive
in For, Benton la "a few days with tive
loads of oats. Mr.. >. had the best and
biasest crop in the Wolf creek valley thi'
season, and OF course will realize hand
somely ON IL. This reminds az that thu
Skeletons are crack shots" They had o
shooting match all in the family, II lew
days ago and made some excellent scores
Chambers, Bob, Jack and William entered
the lists. Live pigeons were used, each on'
To have twelve shots. The efollowing is th
score: Chambers got . out Of n possibl
IL; Bob =, Jack I, and william Z. Cham
bers won the oney.-lsiver Press.
DIR. Willard, one Of our estimable citizen
left Tuesday morning for the scenes OF hi
childhood. The doctor came to Montan'
about eight years ago physically wreck
lie leaves her aerial atmosphere
vigorous and healthy man and in posses
sion of that well earned plaudit, well done
lie goes t. New York this winter to rub o
the rusty spots that have been accumu
lating during two years experience rs
lioek ,nastcr. Dr. Willard can now claii
an experience Ia his career of which lew {
his profession can boast. Two years ag
: he embarked in sheep husbandry in ou
z midst and YOU are all familiar with his Z,
a periences. What pluck and do-scd Il
a termination will surnount is evinced b
this gentcmans pertinacity. IL was b
Il misfortune to encounter that drcade
}. enemy of the industry, ''scab," whie
A devastated his flock and brought him upo
~ the verge of financial ruin. Instead
/. turning his back upon a wreck and b
creditors, actuated by the principle tn;
=, .he who wins must rum confronted Il
:, enemy and has brought order out OF chat
;, and established his honor. Ii more m'
:, were actual by the same impulses the
=, would be far less assignments The dc
tor now Possesses as his reward two
thoroughly equipped sheep ranches as C.
be found in the country, in charge of cap
:. bile and Thoroughly honest men, who "
no doubt guard his interests.