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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
ATTACKED BY A VAMPIRE.
The Horrid Monster That Came Near Killing
an Alabama Hunter

MIR. W. -. Newman of Greenorke,
visiting relatives al Eliza, Ala, met
with "A remarkable and strange adven-
ture. While out wildcat hunting with
some friends about three miles below
Elba, on the Pea river. in dense part
off forest suddenly somethingdropped
from a limb OF Il tree OH Mr.. Newman.
completely encircline and enveloping
his head. IL lacerated his cheek, bit
one ear off. and almost severed the
left iucuar vein. Mr.. Newman fell
FRUSTRATED after being numerically
bitten. and lay bleeding profusely UNI
I'll his friends. Jesse Cox and Frank
Hotter. came TO his rescue, striking I he
infuriated animal with the butts OF
their guns, their dogs covering and ulti-
mately killing it.
II proved to be IL kind OF ferocious
animal never seen before IN tins lati-
tude-on the order Of u catamount,
but had "a web from front TO hind quar-
tiers, like flying squirrel; had faoe
almost flat, little concave, and teeth
three inches long; very large, prOtrud-
ing eyes, short, still hair. n web loot
like n duck. but long, sharp claws and
verp short legs. 1t weighed twenty six
pounds after being killed. 1t is be-
Iieved to he cross between vampire
and wildcat. Three years ago a vam-
pire escaped from IA circus IN that Sec
ton.
MIR. W. ID. Newman was conveyed to
Beard's hotel at Elba, and there at
tended by DIR. Rushing, and, although
seriously i'll, it is thought he will re-
cover. The dead animal has been put
in alcohol and will be exhibited
Washington Post.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01

Dusenberry flung himself into a
chair, and barber soon had his face
covered with lather. lie was in a gar
rulous mood; we mean Dusenberry
was-nOt the barber.
His tongue wagged incessantly. He
covered every topic of the war. The
barber couldn't get i'm IA word etlsewise.
He didn't even try. He said yep
once or twice, but so crisply that it
sounded like dropping silver half dol
lars into the brush mug.
How much is IT." Dusenberry
asked, as he thrust his hand into his
pocket.
Zone dollar" replied the barber.
Great horn spoons" exclaimed
Dusenberry "A dollar for shave.
have never paid more than 3 cents
in my life"
That's my charge, too, sir. The
other 81 cents is for depriving ME of
one OF my acknowledged rights"
what right is that? asked Dusen-
berry.
The right to do all the talking. Ii
you are an honest man you'll CON-
pensate me ior such deprivation"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01

/ The Late Pre- Proctor ON Billiards, Whist
and Chess
lAtlanta Constitutional

Atlanta Constitutional
The writer was particularly anxious
to get Professor Proctor's views touch-
ing the relative value of these three
games, and he cheeriully gave them in
the following words:
The game of billiards stands first
in some respects. in this that it affords
physical and mental exercise at once.
There is not much strain on the mind.
however, and ! never knew n billiard
expert to he the possessOr OF Il great
intellect. He must possess pecu-
liarly organized mind, but he may
know nothing of mathematics, and
yet may solve. with lightning rapidity,
intricate problems in geOmetry-prac-
teal problems. A quick and true eye.
good nerves and n steady hand. all
practiced and disciplined. enabled him
to make the shots with mathematical
precision. As ! said, n great billiard
player may he man of little men
tality. As rule the billiard cham
piOns are men of II low order OF
intellect. have tried billiards and !
| know | never could reach the highest
ranks. because ] am wanting in one
| OF the requisites.
whist may be classed among the
scientific games, yet it is not devoid OF
chance. Ii affords more pleasure to
it's votaries than any other game !!
know. The element of chance gives
the excitement. TO play a correct
game Of whist requires brains, or ]
should, perhaps, say memory. The
greatest man, living. il he possess n
detective memory, can never become II
good whist player. ! believe ! have
mastered whist, and. not to seem ego
tistical, hold myself to be "a player
of the highest rank. | play whist
oftener than any other game, for the
| reas son that it is not hard work and il
diversion need.
Chess is the greatest of all games.
| | confess | have never succeeded in
mastering it; have never fathomed its
depths. 1t is delightful pastime, and
cannot be commended too highly as a
mental disciplinarian; but if one
wishes to enjoy it he must not attempt
to become II great player. Nine times
out of ten he would meet disappoint
ment. for only few men achieve
greatness in chess. 1t is not likely
that Paul Morphy will be duplicated
i'm the present century. Chess is purely
a scientific game, wholly devoid of the
element of chance. The brain must
exercise itself in playing this game.
Jeanisch. the distinguished Russian
mathematician, gave it as his opinion
that chess is more intricate than the
integral calculus. Buckle. the histo-
rian, held this same opinion. 1t is
doubtful whether the game will ever bt
improved"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01

The superintendent of the Elkhorn mine
in Boulder district reports - 900 tons oil
ore in sight and brighter prospects Tor the
mine than were ever shown before. Let us
see what "a 900 tons Of ore represent: Al
$50 Der ton tthe value of Elkhorn orc) that
number of tons in sight means 200. 90"
ounces Of silver, which, il silver were par
with gold, would mean just as many dol.
lars as ounces. At the present rate al
treating the ore by the 25-stamp mill in
operation, there is enough ore in sight to
keep the mill running four years 81 300
DAYS each.-llerald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
His Watch Chain Acted 20 Lightning Rod

One of the most miraculous escapes
from instant death that ever happened
occurred to William Elderton, a sec
ton foreman at a small station about
fifty miles south of San Marcial, n. NJ,
recently. While he was at work on the
railroad track "A thunderstorm gath
cred, during which bolt OF lightning
descended, and, striking him first on
the head, ran down his neck, burning
those portions OF his body terribly. 1t
then ran down his right side to the
waist. The current was then attracted
by his watch chain and it changed its
course to his left side, striking his
watch chain violently, after which it
ran down his left leg and carried the
sole off his left shoe. Mr.. EldertOn
passed through this city last night on
his way to the hospital at Las Vegas.
The hair on the right side OF his head
is entirely burned off, and his right
side, as far as his waist, and his left
leg are SO terribly burned that it will
be some time before he RECEIVERS. His
escape is certainly the most miracu-
lous on record.-San Francisco ChrOn-
icle
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01

A private letter from New York says
of Ella Wheeler Wilcox: "She is in
splendid health and the standing con-
undrum in society is: How on earth
do you accomplish so much and
remain looking like girl OF twenty !?
She has contract to furnish story
of 10000 words and nine prose
articles of 800 words each. You
can imagine what that means with
her social duties. She is the most
talked-of woman i'm a literary way i'm
New York. Wisconsin surely has u
right to he proud of Ella Wheeler"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Desert Land Final Proof.

4. $. LASD OFFICE HELENA, NJ. T.,l
Oct ober 10, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that William ..
Straw, of TIBET, Fergus county, Mont, has
filed notice of intention to make proof on
his desert land claim No. 1894, for the SEt
Sec "a. SW4 Sec. So, TIP. l3 north, X. IL
east, before the Clerk OF the District Court
in and for Fergus county, Mont, AT Lewis
town. Mont. ON Friday, the sd day Of No
vember 1ssS.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and reclama-
ton of said land: William Il. Shell and
William Shell. of Tibet, Mont; John X.
Barrows. of Lewistown, Mont, and Charles
Calbreath, of Philbrook, Mont.
s. W. LANGHoRNE Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA NJ. r.,
A.t.,l = lsSS

LAND OryIcE AT HELENA NJ. T.,
October 3, 1sss.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her inten-
ton to Lake final proof in support Of her
claim, and that said proof will he made be-
fore the Probate Judge of Fergus County,
at Lewistown. Mont, on November 10,
lsss, viz:
Hannah Teeo.
who made presumption declaratory state.
ment No. .1i3. for the NWi.. Sec. ~, IT,.
Is n. X. ID T..
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz: Thomas J.
Waddell. Eugene Lewright and jerome Lee
wright, of PhilhroOk. Mont, and Frank H..
Wright, of IexistOwn. Mont.
\. W. IANGMcRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
End Of the Base Ball Season.

The league season for 1850 has
closed. New York has won the cham
pionship for the first time since the
league was organized, and Chicago,
which has taken the flag six times
since 1876, is good second; Phila-
delphia third, and the BOstons fourth.
The Detroit club, it is reliably stated,
will disband. Rowe and Conway will
go to Pittsburg, the price aged upon
being $1,000; Brouthers, Richardson,
Camel and Thompson to Boston,
consideration 100000; and White,
Hanlon and Getzein to Philadelphia,
$1,000. The franchise and the re-
manning players will be sold to Cleve-
land for S1O,OOO
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Notice of Final Entry.

IANpOrricE AT HELENA. NJ. T..
otoisr -. lsss.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten .
ton Ia make final proof in support of his
claim and That said proof will he made be
fore the Probate Judge IN and for Fergus
county, NJ. r., ut Lcwistown. NJ. r., on
December u, IsSs. viz:
August Westve1s.
who made pre-emption declaratory state
inent No. -i3> for the ~ SWi,. SCI. \Wi,,
SW', NEi, See. 3;, TIP. IL ~. range % east.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation at. said land. viz: Nathaniel
McCauley, Amos Snyder Charles T.. Moul-
ton and Thomas Sand-rson, all Of Grass
Range. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01

"See here, Bruff," said the editor to
the prOof-realer. "Iou've got me in
nice box, you have"
Flows that, sir?"
why, ! wrote that there was ~
grand parade of uniformed voters last
night in HOdgeville, and you've
printed it 'uninformed voters You'd
better get another job New York
Sun.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Notice of Contest.
u. :. Land Office, Helena, Mont. l
september -, lSSS.

l.. $. Land Office, Helena, Mont.
september -, lsss.
on,plaint having been entered at this
office by Henry +. Luckett against Albert
n. Barney for abandoning his homestead
entry. No. 2029. dated April ~. lss3. upon
the SW4 SEA Sec. !. NWt NEt and "a NWi
Sec. =, Tp. ~ ~, II. ~ h., in Fergus county,
Mont, with view to the cancellation oi
said entry: The said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this office On the
10Th day of November. lsss. at 10 O'Clock
IA. M. to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment.
Said testimony to be taken before the clerk
Of the District Court of Fergus county. at
Lewistown, Mont, ON the 10Th day of No
yember, lsSs, beginning at 10 o'clock u. m.
Nv. uANeu"KNE. Register.
RrpoLr voN ToBEL, JR,
Attorney for Contestant.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Desert Land Final Proof.
L. s. Land Office at Helena. NJ. T..
n,s.l.. % 100.

L. s. Land Office at Helena. NJ. T..
October 29. 1855.
Notice is hereby given that Nathaniel
NJ. McCauley, of Grass Range. Mont, has
filed notice of intention to make proof on
his desert land claim No. 1873. for the Ei
NWt and NEt. and lots and ., See. :, TT.
IA ~. X. - f.. unsurveyed. before the Pro
bate Judge of Fergus county. Montana,
at Lewistown, Montana. on Friday, the
9Th day of December. lsss.
He names tie following witnesses To
prove the complete irrigation and reclana-
ton of said land: August +. Westvelt,
George Duncan. Caleb Duncan and Amos
Snyder. all Of Grass Range, Mont.
Nv LANaUogxE. Register
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Notice Of Final Entry.
Land Office at Helena. Mont.

Land Office at Helena. Mont,
July 30, ISIS.
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
before the Probate Judge Of Fergus county.
at L.ewistown. Montana, on November =.
1888, viz:
Walter =. COrsv1m.
who made homestead application No. l77l.
for the NA NW&, M NEt, See. o. Tp. IA n,
r. IA T..
He names the following witnesses tn
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation OF, said land, viz: John =.
Barnes, Clarence N. Goodell. Howard
Baird and Thomas J. Waddell, all of Phil
brook. Fergus county, Mont.
=. W. LANGHoRNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
A shower Of Blood in Arkansas.

We are reliably informed that a
shower OF blood fell in the vicinity OF
Jacksonport one day last week. Sew
eral ladies and gentlemen were out in
it, and the spots were plainly visible
on their hands and clothing. Who
can account for this strange phenom-
enony
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Notice Of Final Entry
Land Office at Helena, NJ. r.,
llafahnr IN lSSG

Land Office at Helena, NJ. r., |
October ~, 1sss.
Notice is hereby given thet the following
named settler has filed Of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Clerk of the District Court in and
for Fergus county, at LewistOwn. Mont,
ON November D, 1855, viz:
Charles J. kMOssle
who made presumption declaratory state
ment No. 1922, for the SCI See. II, Tp. 10
n. X. II T..
He names the following witnesses tn
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz: -lames. 4 uan,
Robert SHELTON, James Ellis and John
Scott, all of Stanford, Mont.
S.W. LANGHoKNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Notice of Final Proof.

Land Office, Helena VI. r.,
October ~, lsss.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
named settler has filed notice ut his inten-
ton To make final proof IN support Of his
claim, and that said proof will he mad,
betnre the Prnlnie .ll.l.-e in anl inr L ..r..us
county, at Lewistown, Mont. ON Deem
Der ii, lsss, viz
Edward barney.
who made pre- emption declara'ory state
unent No. SI3o, Tor the SNl SWl, Sec. Is
"a NW4, NWi, NEi See. 33, Tp. Is ", II.
10 T..
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation of. said land. viz: John Day
William n Dohrs. Charles Baylies AMI
George AkerIey, all of Cbet. Mont.
s. W LANGHoRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01

y. :. LAND OFFICE At HELENA, II. T.,I
October ~, lSSS.
Notice is hereby given that Amos Snyder
of Grass Range. Mont. has filed notice oi
intention 10 make proof on his desert land
claim No. 1880. for the NJ NEt of Sec. III,
Tp "a ~. X. - f., unsurveye,i, before the
Probate Judge of Fergus County, Mont, u,
Lewistown, Mont, ON Friday, the 9TH day
OF December, Isss.
lie names the following witnesses Ia
prove the complete irrigation and reclania-
ton Of said land: Nathaniel NJ. McCauley,
August 7. Westvelt, Thomas J. Frost and
George Duncan, all Of Grass Range. Mont.
y. W. LAxaHoRxE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
u. 5. LAND OFFICE At HELENA, NJ. T.,
October %, 1sSs.

L. 5. LAND OFFICE At HELENA, NJ. T.,
October %, 1sss.
Notice is hereby given that Marion +.
Wheeler, Of Flat Willow, Fergus county,
NJ. r., has filed notice Of intention To
make proof on his desert land claim No.
1877, for the NW4 SW& Sec. -, TIP. IL ~,
range % east, before the Clerk OF the Fourth
Judicial District Court IN and for Fergus
county, Mont, at Lewistown, Mont, on
Saturday, the sth day Of December, lsss.
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and reclama-
ton of said land: David b. Miller, Will
lam 5. Perkins, Clarence Z. Peck and Alfred
Z. Lyman, all Of Flat Willow, Mont.
5. w. LANGROBNE. Register
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Notice of Final Proof.

Land Office at Helena, Mont,
september ~, lsss.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intcn-
ton to make final proof in support Of his
claim. and that said preof will be made be
fore the Clerk Of the District Court in and
for Fergus county, mt Lewistown, Mont.
ON November 3, 1SSS. viz:
Cho1es ". Carr,
who made cash entry No. 2Mi9. for the SWa
NE&, NW4 Sci. ny SW4, See. 3, Tp ~ ~,
range II east.
The claimant will furnish proof Of him
self in obedience to commissioners letter
"a" Of August I3. Isss.
s. W. LANGHoRxE, Register
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Notice of Final Entry.
Land Office at Helena. NJ. T..
tlSy

Land Office at Helena, NJ. r..
October u, 1sss.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support of hi'
claim, and that said proof will he made be-
fore the Probate Judge of Fergus county
Montana at Lewistown, NJ. T., on Noyem-
Der IL. lsss, viz
RmGts. 4. Clark,
who made presumption dcclaratory state
meni No. 1854. for the lots !, >, ; and 1
Sec. 1, Tp. IL north, range Is east.
He names the following witnesses t.
prove his continuous residence upon. am
cultivation of. said iaud, viz william
Medi GER. Theodore n. Sloan, John y. Clegt
and James l.. Crow,ier. all ot I.ewistown
Mont.
= " I.N,uoENF Register
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Notice of Final Proof.

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, NJ. TIL
September IA, lsss.
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 he made
before the Probate Judge of Fergus county,
Montana. at Lewistown, Mont, on Oc-
tober NJ, lsss, viz:
Elisha NJ. Coark.
who made homestea application No. 1880,
for the IA SEA. lot ], and SCI NEt Sec.
,. TIP. ~ ~, X. beast.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation %, said land, viz: JohnC. ilauck,
Frank &. Loesch and Elisha =. Webster, ol
Philbrook, Mont, and David J. Bedford, al
Tibet, Mont.
4 W. LANauoRSE. Register
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
NOTICE Of FINAL ENTRY.

Land Office at Helena. Mont.
October ~, lsss. J
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has tiled notice of his intent
ton to make snppl.o,.n'ai rr""i ." sup
port al his claim, aud that said proof will
he made before the Probate judge oi Fergus
county, at lewistown, Mont. on Drcem-
her u. lsss, viz;
1saac Is. DaSS kiWs,
who made homestead application NJ. 2tio,
Tor the SWl, \Ei. W. 81! and SEi SEt.
See. ~, H.. ~ ", X l" D..
lie names the foil"wing witnesses tn
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land viz: William i.o
gan, Charles ". Tavenner, David Jasper
Bedford and Roger ". clifford, all of bet,
Mont.
:. W. LANaHoRSE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Notice Of Final Entry.

LAND OFFICE At HELENA, NJ. r.,
October H. Isss.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice o' her inten-
ton tn make final proof in support ut her
claim. and that said proof will be made
before the Probate Judge oi Fergus county.
at Lewistown, Mont, on November %
ISIS viz
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01

Notice of Final Proof
Land Office at Helena, Mont,
October -, lsss.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support ut his
claim, and that sand proof will be made
before the Probate Judge of Fergus county,
at Lewistown, Mont, ON December d, lsss,
viz
William Logan,
who made homestead application No. l1a2.
tor the 81 NWi,, See. s. IA NEt, Sec. :,
TIP. ~ ~, X. III T..
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of. said land, viz: Isaac b. Daw-
kins, of Cottonwood, Mont; Charles W.
Tavenner, David Jasper Bedford and Roger
W. Clifford, OF TIBET. Mont.
S. W. LANGHoRNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01

who made homestead application M. 23i2,
tor the ~ SEA. Sec, D; SWi. SWt, See. I,
and NV. NWi,, See. .. Tp. n ~, X. % f.
She names the following witnesses To
prove herc"niinuous residence upon, and
cultivation III said land. viz Daniel Iress-
Ter. John T.. Ball. james Craig and lDeander
Jacobs, all at Sahara, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
Great English Remedy,
Murray'S Specific.

. A guaranteed cure for all nervous
diseases, such rs Weak Memory.
loss Of Brain Power, Hvsteria,
Headache. Pain In the Back. Ner-
vous Prostration, Wakefulness, Leu
corrhoes, I Universal Lastitude. semi
nal Weakness, lmpotency and
general loss Of power of the GeDer-
alive Organs-in either sex, caused
by indiscretion or over exertion,
and which ultimately leads To pre-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-11-01
~E0.OGNoAN 4 kENN EFT.

r. q. Address-Ft. Maginnis, Fergus County
Montana.
Brand--0J ON left thigh.
Veni-Same brand ON lief shoulder
All Young stock branded since lss6. -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-12-06


dainty St..
fascinating work q.
six weeks yet or more .
moments.
Seven or eight dollars will purchase
enough white or tinted silk for the sep
arate underslip, if one has not a partly
worn evening dress to utilize for the
purpose. The skirt of silk must be
gorcd on the front and sides to exactly
match the white dress skirt. The
sleeves are mere caps, as the sheer
dress sleeves are preferably lined only
with white net. The waist of the slip
is cut on the lines of half low, closely
fitting evening bodice.
Gauzcs, nets, Examines, canvas
goods, grenadines, tulles, veilings and
like semi-diaphanous fabrics are in
such high fashion that it might be sup
posed that organdes and batistes, Swiss
muslins and India mulls were RELOCATED
to the shades this year; but never was
there IA greater or more attractive dis
play of these airy textiles to- choose
from, and they are quite as fashion
able as the aforementioned goods
n. Y. Sun.