Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-04-26
LOCAL NEWS.

Percy Kcnnctt was in town Monday
from the ~ ranch.
several new barus have been built within
tine past two weeks.
A fine stock OF boots, shoes, Stetson hats.
etc. luz. received at DE Wits.
\ y. NJ. Erickson aud bride are expected
~r,ucvithn n week or ten days.
Twenty Thousand cigars just received nj
pe Wits. Try them. sariples free.
For f,st class goods in drugs. medicines.
stationery aud toilet articles, go to lie
Wits.
FRIGHT teams brought mcrcha ndise for
r. A., Power a Bro and W. W. he Witt dur
ing the week.
c,pp,y Treasurer Wright went To utica
last Friday ON private business and
returned sunday.
Ladies kid gloves with colored four
,he,,es. embroidery and welts To match. NJ
TIC. Power X Bro.
ry. Peek 81 Flat Willow has bought
pobert Coburn y ranch. The consideration
il stated at $4,000.
Disc and Eclipse Harrows. John Deer
Stirring and breaking Flows Mt TIC. Power
& FRO. Lcwistown, Mont.
lie. Murray has just received fine line
Of stationery. books. candies, jeweIry. etc.
Cali and examine his stock.
The Lcwistown hotel parlor and bridal
L., 4. l-f t,r an MI
are now ready ior occupancy.
Don't forget that DR.. Rawn's public sale
of the 2nd Of May wednesday,.
The ladies' are especially invited.
The residents Of Flat Willow are making
arrangements to build n school house
where their little once can get an education.
A large assortment Of garden tools at T.
&. Power & Bro. I.ewistown. Call early
and have II full assortment to cho sc from.
Those who drew n prize at the last meet
ing If The board of commissioners will find
their names published in another column
W. W. he Witt has just received one ol
the largest stocks Of drugs and medicines
that has ever been brought to Fergus
county.
W. W. DE Witt has ordered n dozen plus
hats. oil up your Winchcsters. Such an
innovation upon Montana customs viii
not he tolerated.
The April shower Of Tuesday evening was
followed by a snow storm yesterday morn
ing. Just the thing for grass, but n lttl'
rough on young stock.
.sw. W. he Witt will add tn his drug de
ri mcnt on May lot fine line al TIN
' finest imported wines and liquors evel
brought to this market. viii cost nothing
Ia sample.
Noricr-All parties desiring fresh mca
for Sunday must purchase same on Satur
day, Ms Mr.. &. IIocue will not he in tow
| between Saturday evening and Monda,
morning.
Ayers e Armolds SAW mill was put il
operation on Monday, and the sound o
the steam whistle is heard in the land
Logs are bens converted into lumber ut
rapid rate.
Dr. Holloway. territorial veterinarian
terms the disease in Fletcher Bros ban'
of morse, -Maladie du colt. whatever tina
is. As will lie seen elsewhere, he will rec
ommcnd that Is or 20 head he killed an,
the owners allowed their value.
Mr.. IIolzemer intends to make improve
ments on the Day house immediately aite
court week. Another story will be adde,
To- the dining room, the balcony extende'
the full length. aud u ladies entrance mad
between the ell aud main building.
George shepherd IA cowboy, shot am
Killed John Mott, at Musselshell i. o., las
Monday. over n game Of cards. lie evade'
arrest and il is thought struck out 10
Canada. Under Sheriff Sullivan, arme.
with IA warrant, left this morning in pursuit
The public administrato or 5 sale of horses
etc, estate Of Peter Jacobs, occurred las
Saturday in Icwistown. The average pric
realized from the horses was in excess J
their value at private sale. There were =
head Sold bringing the aggregate sum q
S1,1o0.
Attachment suit was commenced b.
Chas. Lehman & Go. against Vim. kruse. a
NOttphMbou, laSt NatufuiH, III JuStU
Toombs' court, for n debt Of $50. du
plaintiff for merchandise. The sheriff at
tached | . head Of Defendants horses. Tn
ease will he tried next Monday.
The following conundrum is sendin
people to lunatic asylums all over tn
East: "If II hen and a half lay an egg am
"a half in n day and a half how many egg
will six hens lay in seven days. We hav
ecgshausted our patience trying to get Tn
1 <vnswer. Don't crow until you get il right
8Poscy Elston and Charles Cleary Of Phi
I brook were in town Saturday to attend til
1 horse sale. Mr.. Elston bought II fine foul
ycar-old half clyde mare Of Steve May ia
$3.50. lie was so well satisfied with hi
private purchase that he bought none q
the auctioned stock. The mare is "a beaut
We learn that postofiices have been q,
tablished at desirable points ON the pre-
p ,scd mail route between Lewistown an
Fort Benton. 4 letter to the ARGUS froi
/ Delegate Toole says: IL shall endeavor t
secure favorable and immediate action b
\ the depart ment to the end that this line !
established at AN early date
Michael Lamont and Thos. Jolley, tw
private soldiers Of Maginnis, were arreste