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Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

l "irect " or indirectly to the support oi
insanity and crime. We fear that
eastern people will think we are all
lunatics or criminals. We yeu,ur, to
say there is not u parallel case to be
found in the world where so large n
portion OF the general revenues OF n
state are absorbed in the support of
the insane. Has Montana so many
more OF this class than other com.
il''nities, or do other communities
t'ii to provide for them properly, or
are We payingan unreasonable a amount
Tor the support of our insane? There
Is no evidence that we have any NOR.
crazy folks than other portions of the
country. In fact we pride ourselves
with good reason for having one of the
hcaiti''est countries in the world. The
claim that disappointment in mining
ventures is apt to drive men crazy. is
offset 10y the fact that there is no
mining country i'm the world where
mere are SO few disappointments and
nose who have not already harvested
success are reasonably sure that their
urn Is coming sOon." The Herald
nt'mates that there is an "insapeI
rust at Warm Springs which is alb.
orb'ng more than is necessary of the
.erritory's funds. There is no ,loubt
nat great many inmates have
'eans OF their own, or relatives able
D MAINTAIN them. Fergus county I
III soon be represented by two in =
lates, ana from what we can learn.
9th have means that should 90 I
'ward their maintenance as long as \
lasts. =
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

After the Manitoba company builds
INTO Neihart and Barker, we under.
stand branch will be extended into
the Judith Basin. The company
IN reaching out toward new mining
regions should not overlook the
Maginnis district. Neither Neibart
or Barker with all their locations and
with the immense amount of capital
that has been expended on them. can
compare with the Maginnis district in
actual results. Herr. We have mills in
operation and men employed in mines
the year round. The bright yellow
ret0rt or concentrates are shipped
about once month. While this re-.
gio" has been turning out gold and
silver for the past five years what has
been accomplished in Neihart and
Barker? Neither OF them have pro. |
duced enough gold and silver in that |
time to keep the miners in tobacco.
u the Manitoba wants to strike n
mountain Sanes that contains i'm
nenss mineral deposits it should not
'nly look but start this way.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

We publish in this issue several no.
tices Of school elections which take
place on April 7th. These school
elections are very important though
usually given the least attention. The
worst timber possible is generally used
m the construction of a school board.
Men allow their names to be used in
connection with the office as though
It was the honor they were seeking.
with utter disregard for the response.
b'litiss OF the position. A school
board OF drones is a misfortune to
any community. Our public schools
are a source of pride. and they should
oe fostered and advanced as rapidly |
- possible. In the election of a new
member OF this district mo. ~ a live,
active business man should be chosen
Tor the place.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

A great storm struck the Eastern
states last week, damaging telegraph
lines, blockadinR railroads, and doinc
many million dollars worth of dam.
age. In Philadelphia, New York, Jer.
sey City, BROOKLYN and other Eastern
cities, travel was suspended entirely,
Snow was piled up in many places
from six to nine feet high. A great
many lives were lost during the
blizzard, the exact number is not vet
known. 1t is only a short time
since the people of the Eastern states
were wondering how anyone could live
in blizxartl-cursed Dakota. There are
no strings on o blizzard, it would
seem. Neither the interstate com.
merce commission or the signal
service bureau have power to regulate
them.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

| This community il call to mourn ths
"eath OF Francis 4. Janeaux, which me-
c"rred on Tuesday, the goth inst. nj Io3o
"a. IN. The deceased had been con6nc,, to
his home since last October. the nat,r. q,
his complaint being paralysis Of the spinal
cord. which affected his head and thront
and finally terminated his life.
| Francis A. Janeaux was held in h;on
esteem by all who knew him. lie was a
pioneer who helped to smooth the wav f,-
the advancing civilization, and in doing AN
encountered many dangers and har,lshinu
ne was born near Montreal. Canada and
'eit nome when quite young man to seek
n's fortune in the United States. He mr..
r''ed IN st. Paul. Minnesota, in 1851. where
ne remained about year. from which pl.ce
he went to St. Louis, leaving that citv bv
boat Tor the west in 1889. lie was M or.
time IN charge of a trading post for Duffy
" reck, on Milk river, and spent n numI,sr
!" years on the Missouri among the half. |
breeds and Indians. He located at this
point In July, 1879. coming here from the |
cypress Hills, on the border. lie took nm
100 aeres Of land ut the present site III
Lewistown. Here he built fort and con.
aucted u trading post doing an extensive
business with Indians and half.brec,,s
The Tort was located ON the west bnnk NJ
The creek, north of Main street. The fort
had two bastions, one of which WAS s;tuo.
ted on the ground now OCCUPIED bv tho
warehouse adjoining T. &. Power & Bro
tore, on Main street. Up to the time OF
LIS death he had disposed Of about one.
'alI ot his original claim to T. C. Power
md others; the remainder still belonps IN .
he essnt" aud with tho s-.-th ~ I.vv;..
own will become valuable property.
Mr.Janeaux was a power among the half.
reeds in this section, who invariably went
him Tor advice and counsel. To them
is death will be felt NJ a great personaI
'ss. lie leaves behind a wife and two
Pildren who will receive the sympathy Of
10 public in their bereavement.
The funeral was held ON We,lues.lav nj
80 p. m. and WAS largely attended. The
'ceased was IS years old ut the time of
y death.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22
Emily Kemp, plaintiff,

Emily Kemp. plaintiff. !
| W.,
William Kemp, defendant.
The people Of the Territory Of Mopta,,
send greeting to the above named defend
ant:
You are hereby required to appear in a y
action brought against you by the above
named plaintiff in the District Court of IN.
Fourth Judicial District Of the Territory
0t Montana, in and for the County al
Fergus, aud to answer the complaint filed
therein. within ten days (excIusive Of the
day of scrvice) after the service on Won ot
Tins summons. II served within this county.
or u served out of this county, but i'm this
district. within twenty days; otherwise
within forty days. or judgment by default
VIII De taken against you according to the
prayer 81 said complaint. The said action
rs brought to obtain a decree Of this court
dissolvIng the bonds Of ma I rimony bet ween
l,iaintlH aud defendant On the grounds of
desertion, and restoring TO plaintiff her for
iner name Of Emily Horton, all Of which
~ more particularly set forth in the com.
Dlaint ON file hercin..
And you are hereby notified, that il Won
ai to appear and answer the said com
Piaint. as above required, the said plsjutiIr
sill take default. and apply to the court
,laint.
Given under my hand and the seal of I'm.
District Court of the Fourth .Iudi.
ciaI District Of the Territory Of |
Montana, in and for the County of \
>EALI Fergus, this goth day Of March, in |
the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eight y-eiyht
w: NJ. t"kRIiI, clerk,
By CHAs. - FELL. Deputy Clerk,
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

The Territorial Auditor and Treas
urer has made his report and it i.
considered a creditsbis one. In speak
ing OF it the Herald says: but vi
cannot help rejecting npon what will
he the eastern comments ON the show.
ing that nearly one-hah Of the Terri.
torial revenues are reauirsl to
support the insane. and half of the
residue for the support Of our con-
vets. Out Of a total revenue of
SI1O,WO all but about $25, 900 zoe.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

Henry Bergh, a man who became
famous for his devotion to the wei.
fare OF the brute creation, died in
New York last week. Tho deceased
could not have been engaged in a
better cause and he should have a
worthy successor to carry on his work.
As long as there are two-le@ed brutes
IN the world there will be great need
for Berghs.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

The stock men OF Montana should
form a trust and enter into a contract
to supply the German and Russian
armies with 5OO,OOO head of cattle
annually. There's millions in it, and.
besides, Colorado should not be al.
lowed to knock all the persimnons.
independent.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

The senate committee on Indian
affairs has instructed Dawes to report
E.vorabIy the bill for the ratification
of the agreement with the Indians On
the Northern reservation of Montana
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

The earnings Of the Northern Pa.
c'fic railroad for the month of Febr,,.
AIRY show an increase over last year in
freight traffic, of SI27,O2s. The
Increase Of total earnings is 1891 .26I
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

Before Sullivan challenges Mitchell
again he should give some attention
to foot racing. There is catching be-
lore thumping, according to the Eng.
lisnlan's tactics,
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

Roscoe COnk!ing came within an ace
OF perishing in the great New York
blizzard. Blaine was showed under in
the same state four years ago.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

Thos j. Potter, vice-presidera and
general manager of the Union Pacific
railroad, died in Washington Norch
9th.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

Governor Leslie has issued proc.
iamation naming the third Tuesday Of
April, 1883. as Arbor Day.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

The dependent pension bill has
passed the senate by a vote of "A ayes
to I6 nays.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22
Ubet Hotel.
A. D. sARROws, Proprsesr-.s.

Located Al the junction of the Killings and Rem.
tage lines. P''"k'
Stable and Bar in Connection with
House. Good Meals and Beds.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22
Summons.

In the District Court of the Fourth Judi.
ciai District Of the Territory of Monta ma.
in and for the County Of Fergus.
Fergus County argus., 1888-03-22

rrBiIsHec vEExIy By
FELL vaoo@AM etlsss & Propnesers
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
POINTERS 10 THE PAPs.

=
i Now that the city fathers have their
seats nicely warmed, and are ready for
business, we will call their attention to- q
few things that will bear little. thinking
oyer. There are several thiisgs of mo-
ment. to the city and property holders
that can be.done. immediately with but
comparatively little cost. First and
foremost is the grading Of, Main street
from the end Of the present grading ia
az least the Catholic chmrch, il not the
railway trestle, near the depot. NeSs to
this in Importance perhaps Of. priaary
importance is the grading and sttaight-
ening OF Main street from Junction ave-
nue. to the Fort Meade reservation line.
The hill down which the street passes
can be cut away at the top by pillow and
scraper and The dirt carried to the bot
tom and asOd as filling, thus cutting
down the grade considerably and making
orr Main street the finest drive III The
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27

sHERIFF's SALE.
Territory Of Dakota,
ColftitS Of Lawrence. So
joint W. Moore, Plaintiff,
M: s. Currier, Defendant.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an ex-
ecution to me directed and delivered, and now
in my hands, issued out of the clerks office of
the LIST judicial district court, errtoryof Dakota
in and for the county of Lawrence, upon jndg-
ment rendered in said court in favor of John W.
Moore and against NJ. s. Currier have levied
upon the following described real property of
said defendant, to-wit: Lots number eleven
I'D, twelve (12l and thirteen t13) in block num-
Der four 90, in Rodebank's addition to tlfd town
of Sturgis. Lawrence county. ID. r., and that
shall, on Monday, the 10th day of July, A. D. 1855
at the hour of 10 o'clock m, of said day. at the
front door of the court house in the city of
Deadwood. in said county and territory proceed
to sell all the right. title and interest of the
above named M. s. Currier, in and to the above
described property to satisfy said Judgment and
costs, amounting to forty three dollars and sixty
i've lS43.63) cents, together with all accruing
costs of sale, and interest on the same from the
I'd day of May, 1888. ut public auction, to the
highest bidder for cash..
Dated Deadwood, DIT. this nth day of June,
1885,
NJ. MCMAHON, plaintiffs attorney.
ANDREW j. KNIGHT,
Sheriff ofsthe County of Lawrence.
BY w. X. SMITH. Deputy. 6-13
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27

WEDNESDAY, JUNE q, 1883.
HARRISON AND MORTON.

The above are the names OF the candi-
dates Of the republican party for the
coming campaign. Benjamin S. Harri-
soniis FROM Indiana, and Levi p. Morton
from New York. The republicans have
carfiedi the battle into the democrats
own camrl' by the Illumination of these
men and'hiade the battle-ground for tbe
New York and Indiana. The
ticket lisa strong one and will compel
the democrats. if they desire new lease
Of official power, to pat in their hardest
work before the casting of the ballots on
November 6.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
First publication May 3d.
NOTICE.


U. s. LAND OFFICE At DEADwooD, d. T..
May 2l, 1883.
In accordance with instructions contained in
the honorable commissioners letter .'P." of
April 49, 1855 notice is hereby given that William
4. Shepherd, having filed in the United States
land Office at Deatlwood Dakota, protest
against the receipt of the final proof of James
Watkins cash entry No. 1,0s1, dated November 2,
1885, based upon homestead entry No. 1,206 for
the Inf sc or AID n Inf or sec II, twp 5, north,
range ). east. B H. NJ. wherein the said William
L; Shepherd, protestant asks to be allowed to
give evidence and introduce proof to show that
the law in respect to improvement and c,,stiva-
ton of said tract, hearing will be had before
land Office at Brentwood, Dakota. on the setb ty
of June, A. ID. 1889, at 10 M, to determine the
facts in the paemises. and as it appears. BY the
Mcmahon thia personal service cannoti be had
upon said James Watkins, it is ordered tisat ser
vice be madeby publication in the STUR6Is AD-
vERTIsRR, az Sturgis, Dakota.
-''' - :" JOHN r. WHITEsIDE Register
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
fFirst publication June 27.b
MnTTHE-TTMRE CIrTTTTRP

-.
u. IS. LAND OFFICE. DEADwooD. DAKOTA,
June2l. 1888.
Complaint having been entered 1T this office
by frank NJ. Reilley against Chassss Hoffman,
for failure to comply with law as 10, Homestead
entTy No. 1870, dated June 49,. 1886. upon the
whf re or, ne or sw ar section Il and NV or ne
or sectiOn ~, township 5, north. Ianse 4 casa b.
III. ~, in Lawrence county, Dakota. With.a view
TO the cancellation of said entry; contestant al
leging that said Charles Ho&man has wholly
abandoned said tract and has changed his resi-
dence therefrom for more taanl six months since
making said entry and nezt prior Is: the date
herein; that said tract is not settled upon and
cultivated by said party as required by law.
the said parties are hereby summoned to APP
pear at this Office on the 18th dRE of July, 1881
at l0O'clock a. m, to respond and furnish tesii-
mony concerning said alleged Eailufe, and as ii
appears from the affidavit Of Funk M. Refliey
that said Hoffman does not reside in Dakota,
and personal service eannpt be had. that this
notice be published IN the STUHeIs ADVERTISER
for four weeks.
9flIIN II. WIFIIIssIDK Register.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
Complimentary.

Colonel Steele, of Deadwood, i; Ae sue
cessors of Day on the democratic commit
tee, ranks %, one Of the orators Of, Da-
kcta. He. entered the Union army at
fourteen Ills record as a soldier, law
yer and politician is good. His stand
ing at the bar is high. We don't think
he has any ambition 10 throw much
time away on politics. Pioneer Press.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
First publicatieu' June 2Q.)

LtNDiOFFIcE AT DEADwooD, d. r,
June Is, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at DeaawOod, OAK, on July %,
1888. viz:
Simon Hellman. Hid. E. No. $685.,
for the 80 Or ne or. Or sc Or sec ~ township
9, north. range 5, east, and lots and 3, section
~. township q, nortls range Q, east, b. H. M.
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land. viz:
Audro q. Anderson9 Theodore r. Millette,
John Burri. Nestor Jskv, of Fort Meade Oak.
JOHN II. WHITEsIDE, Register.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
(Fiitt publication May a0.)

LAND OFFICE AT DEADwOoD, d. T.S J.
May y, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof inisupport of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Deadwood, Dakota. on July Is,
1888, viz:
George E. Collins. D. S. No. 5.27s,
for the nell sec %, township g. north, range z,
east, b. H. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence, upon and cultivation of
said land. viz:
Joseph Sparks. jesse Hopkins, Fred Eckerd,
Jake Sellers, of Sturgis p o., Dakota.
JOHN r. WHITEsIDE. Register.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
Enemiaar
Right to the Front.

Dakota al Chicago, was not behind
any of the boys in style and fxings.
The headquarters, at the Grand Pacific
were on tAe parlor floor, and ranked in
location Nth the best. Dakota is not
quite as important7a factor as doubtful
New York or doubtful Indiana, but true
to her political history and magnifcena
material developaent, she will make the
most Of her. issue. tits not her instinct
as a territory totake back,seat.. She
expresses herself with both feet.--Pio-
neer Press.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
First publication May 49,,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFIcE AT DEADweep, d. T.,
May Ii, 1885,, :
Notice Is hereby given that the followingz
named SETTLER has filed notice of his Sntention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said; proof will be made befora. the register
and receiver at Deadwood, Dakota ON July q,
1888, Wig
William g. Logan. Hid. e. NO. PIT,
for thee Inf ne or, ne or sc or. SEQ rs, NV or sw
or, scc'f Is, township 9. nortfa range 7. east. b..
Fl. M.
He names the following. Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence Gaaan, and cultivation
of SAID land, viz
John A. Beamer. Thomas Haing, of Volun-
teerP. o., Dakotti; Josey;t s! Rrice, George T..
Ingram, of DeadWood p. O.. Dakota.
John r WHITBSIDE Register
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFIcsFAT DEXbwooD. Dakota, I
May ., 1883.
Notice is hereby giyen tlAt the following.
make final proof ia support of his claim, a,sa
that said. proof wilRISe made before the register
and receiver ut Ikadwood. Dakota, on July 5,
1883, viz:
Nelson BurdicaT. Hd No. 500,
for the hf sc 81. sec 4. NV or sw or sec two 0,
north, range 5. sagt, b. III. n.
He names the following witnesses to prose his
continuous residence apon and cultivation of
said land, yizz
John NJ. Cooper, William Il. STnalley, CHARLES
City, Dakosa. = =.
JOHN b. .WpurEsIpE, Register.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
nalrota,s COMM cron.

Never was the crop outlook in Dakota
brighter than at this honr. The wheat
acreage promises an immense yield.
Fair luck from this time on and The Iar-
vest viii return go ,0)D. 900 bnehaIs,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
First publication May 3d.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT DEADwooD, D. T., I
May y, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has MED notice OF ms intention t9
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Deadwood, Dakota, July Is,
1888, viz:
Henry P. Collins, D. S. No. $3.50.
for the NV or sec 20, township 6, north range T.
east, b. HI. III.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land viz;
Joseph Sparks Jesse Hopkins Fred EckertI,
Jake Sellers, of Sturgis p. o., Dakota.
JOHN r.. WHITEsIDE, Register.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27
1916. 1883
The New York Life ms. Go.

In its forty-third annual report pre-
sents an array of facts, showing d record
unsurpassed in the annals OF Life Insur-
ancc, and the thorough confidence of the
public in this company is fully justified
by an experience Of Forty-three Years.
The company is prompt In the pay
ment Of Death Losses, and its policies
are issued in greater variety, and are
freer from restrictions as to resi-
dence, travel and occupation than
those of any other company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-15

In the presence of large asscmhlagt
Of relatives and friends, at the residence
of Mr. John Channon in Moline, las
evening, Rev. r. F. Sweet, of this city,
ofticiated in the ceremony which united in
ifes boil DIS the hearts and fortunes OF Mr..
VIM. W. Passmore of Princeton, and Miss
Chattie F. Channon. A splendid we'd
ding supper was served and the estimable
and happy young couple were the receipts
ents of many useful aud ornamental gifts,
prominent among which was an elegant
table set from Capt. and Mrs. Miller, of
Dallas Centre, Iowa, who were present at
The wedding.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-15

Mr.. D. Roy Bowlby. manager of the
w. w. Kimball music house, is making
a magnificent display in the musical line
at the rink. The exhibit is one of the
most attractive features of the fair, and
one which not only reflects credit upon
that enterprising house, but upon the
city as well And then the splendid Or
chestra which is constantly in attend.
ance, contributes largely to the enjoys
ment of those in attendance, and is well
worth many times more than the price of
admission to hear. Mr. Bowlhy furnish
es this entertaining feature gratuitiously
for each night during the fair, and it
certainly is great attraction for the
fair, and one for which the managers
feel under much obligation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-15

The school board held its regular
monthly session at Supl. Kemble's office
last evening.
On recommendation Of the committee,
Miss Bennett was continued as substitute
for Miss Carter.
geometry for trigonometry in the high
school course, which enables graduates
from the Rock Island high school to ems
ter the state university upon presenta.
ton of the diploma and without further
examination
The board confirmed the action of the
committee in Introducing calisthenics in
the high school, and the matter of fur.
nlshing the high schools with necessary
electrical apparatus, finishing tables in
the chemical laboratory and supplying
cases in the cabinet room, were referred
to the high school committee with power
to act
The committee on supplies was given
power to act in the matter of putting
telephones in the superintendent Office
the high school and building
No. 1, and the necessary convenience
will be provided, and while they are
about it. one should certainly tbe placed
in No. 6.
Bills allowed at this and fhe previous
meeting are as follows:
Mrs J 4 Mott. rs cents; - NJ Beardsley
81 Co. $3.50; R l Lumber d Mfg Co,
81 SO; r Gas Co, So 90; r ! Argus,
81; Lewis Barlow, $1.aP $ T Watkins,
S175; Chas Hanseen u so cents; Ruttan
Furnace Co, $500; $ Is Kemble, $l8.45;
Potter Knight, Aims worth q Co, $3.50;
N W Battles $6.55ITd Fl Thomas, 80 50;
Michael Collegan $8i o A Barnhart,
1919; Will Il j. johnson. 1925, Henry
Darts Sons. So 80; Andrew Nelson, SO;
] NJ Burord. $2T6o; R Champion & Co,
@5 cents; Kann/ & Fleming, As cents; R
Gas Co, So. 96; S $ Kembe, cash item,
81 90; National Electric Service Co,
$500; NJ YeYbury, $3.50.