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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION.

Now ami then the civilized world u
startled 10y some sudden and awful
calamity. after which people will won
der in what form the next disaster
will come This time news comes from
Pennsylvania al terrible destruction
of lie and property Toy Hoods. The
beautiful valley of the tonemaugi
river IN Cambria county. was the
scene OF one of the greatest disasters
of modern times on May 3lst. Under
the pressure OF heavy rams the dam
ri Conemaugh lake gave way letting
"a deluee of water go uni-ttered down
the valley carrying death and destrtlc-
tlonto life and property. II Is thought
the death list will reach 5000. Johns
town was almost annihilatel. the
property loss being placed al Sill
600. 600.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06
MONTANA NEWS.

W. q. child has established a creamery
on his ranch near Helena.
j.. ". Mcknight. who broke Jail recently.
has been r-eaptured and lodged in Jail ut
Billings.
j. b. Ilaggin, principal owner of the Ana
eonda properties, was ia Butte aud Ana
conda last week.
Anaconda new hotel. the finest l,ei w-en
81. Paul and san Francisco. will lac opened
July l with banqust aud ball.
The Chestnut valley canal is progressing
finely There remains but seven miles to
complete the present survey. So We have
been told.-Sun.
sixty of the men employed an the Rocky
Fork railway went out "n "a strike last
week on bein. informed 81 u reduction in
wages from S2.25 81.
Three physicians have been indicted at
Butte for Praeticins without a certificate
from the territorial medical board. They
intend to test the csnstitutionality OF the
quark law pssss'i by the last legislature.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

Decoration Day was very generally
observed throughout the United states.
Few were the soldier graves that were
not covered with flowers on that day.
Even i'm Montana. FAR away from the
scenes of the great conflict, the day
was remembered in the centers oi
population. Poets sang praises of
the dead and orators extolled their
deeds OF heroism with magic elO-
Iuence. Every year renews the inter
est and devotion OF the people to the
fallen heroes. They fought and died
that we might enjoy the blessings OF
liberty and we can do but little tn
express our gratitude.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06
WOOL c0MPREss0Rs.

As the wool season approaches the
question as to whether the compress
ing OF wool will iniure it in any respect
Is raised by some of the wool growers.
We have examined into the matter
and find that it does not, and the best
evidence We know OF is the fact that
Mr.. II. NJ. Martin handled two million
pounds of Montana wool last year
and had il MI compressed. We learn
from Mr.. Mcnamara that he has
ordered all wool that he will buy and
commission III big Sandy compressed
this season.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

James II. Mills. owing to the ,lut les
ri his new ollice-internal revenue
collectOr--las surrendered the -'liio-
rial chair of the New Northwest To hls
son. John :. Mills. There j. something
incOngruous about his appointment
The man il too big ior the place. II
looks rs though some OF the l;epubli-
ran politicians al Helena were quiet 8
shelving modest but dangerous rival.
Politicians will find out some day
that they are not stronger than the
people They will have n political
surprise in which they will drop with
"a dull and sickening thud from place
and mower
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06
Notice of Final Entry.
Land Office al Helena, NJ. r..
Nav -. lsso.

Land Once al Helena, NJ. T..
May %, lsso.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten.
tion to make final proof in support of his
claim, ami that said proof will he made be-
fore the Clerk Of the Fourth Judicial bis
trict Court in and tor Fergus county, Mont.
at Lewistown. Mont. an July -. lsso, viz:
GeOrge Batn.
who made pre-emption d,.claratory state
ment No. oi5I for the NJ NEi, Sec. -:
XVI NWi. See. -; SWi SWl, Sec. -. TIP.
Is north, range ~ east.
He names the following witnesses Ia
prove his continuous residence upon, ans!
cultivation Of. said land. viz Charles
Perkins. Christian knerr. James Auberry
and John Geiger, all of Denton. Mont.
Any person who desires tn protest against
the allowance Of such proof. or who knows
of any substantial reason. under the Law
aud the regulations OF the Interior Depart
mcnt. why such proof should not he al
lowed, will he given AN opportunity at the
above mentioned time and place Ia cr"ss.
examine the witnesses ot said claimant, and
to- oil.r evidence in rri,uttai III thai submit
ted 10y claimant.
;. W. I.,N"uoHNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

out oi the >ixty-nine democrats dis
missed from the messenger service at
Washington. few days ago. seven
teen were honorably discharged Union
soldiers. and six lost limbs in the war.
But what business had they 10 he
,l-mOcrats st. Paul Globe. ii this
i.a true statement it simply shows
the infamy OF modern politics. n
crippled soldier should moi beremoved
except on grounds of disqualification.
Even then great lenienry should he
exercised.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

The Helena Journals Washingt on
correspondent says Attorney General
Miller, Harrison's law partner. will
not he appointed to the vacancy on
the supreme bench caused by thedeath
of STANLEY Matthews. The public is
assured that il will lie an Indiana
man. but not Judge Gresham 'undei
any condition" Certainly not. Iiar'
rison will not appoint Il bigger man
than himself from his own state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

The Oklahomles> boomers are COM
in. ont oi the new colorado ~ fast a>
they went in. There l. always betr
place somewhere else tn II great many
people. Don't leave Montana for any
place. not even heaven. without you
are sure of harp and crown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06
Notice to Creditors.

Estate If John kchl, deceased Notice
is hereby given 10y the undersigned. ad-
ministrator OF the estate OF John kehl
deceased. to the creditors Of and all persons
having CLAIMS against. the said deceased
to exhibit them with the necessary voucll-
ers, within four months after the first pub
LEGATION of this notice, to the said admin
isfrator at hi> residence near I.ewistown.
in the county 81. Fergus. Mont.
Dated at Iewi>town June I. 1ssg
\. II. SWIM.
Administrator Of the Estate of John
kehl. decreased
Junr6
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

II has been scientifically demon
stratrd that whisky l. no AM idote
for snake bite The last link broken.
We did think whisky was good Tor
sonnet hing. What excuse can fellow
have now when ne goes fishing.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

\ Minnesota man who appears IN
the public streets drunk will for the
first offence he tined from $40 $40;
second offence. from 500 to 500 third
offence, imprisonment from sixty to
ninety days. For the first two
offences Imprisonment may be -ubsti-
tuted for fine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

six Thousand out ri l25.oO0 mem
beers al the United Presbyterian tie
nomination, want to dispense with
the church organ and other musical
instruments in church worship. And
vet missionaries are being semi abroad
Ar..I.A
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

Ex-senator Thomas &. Plait and
General Russell \. Alerr are going To
Alaska. They are probably hunting
u secluded spot in which tn divide up
what they got out of the last presi-
Dental election. consisting moSily al
ili.htel hopes.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

Dillon has "a Chinaman who j. an
expert ball player. lie ought to he
good III billiards a. he always carries
his q with him
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

\ monument over the grave ri Gen.
Sheridan. at Arlington, WAS unveiled
ON decoration day. At the moment
the covering iell 500 women and chil-
dren, including the children nj Sherl-
dan. threw roses over he grave.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

The Connecticut house of repre-
sentatives has PASSED the bill giving
women the right to vote on the ques-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

Mrs. Mackay. OF bonanza fame. has
peals ON it.. She used to conduct u
boarding house attired in II ~ cent
calico dress.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

Noah Armstrong, the owner of Spo-
kane. won about Sl0.ooO at Louis
Vile.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

II l. now stated the constitut ional
convention will stand Democrats 80:
Republicans. 81: Labor. |.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06
Cows, Stock Cows,
Heifere and Bulls for Sale,

Have II few choice mich rows left Also
hei-rs aud stock COWS. one thoroughbred
P"llei Angus bull. one hish-sra,ie Polled
Angu, bull. Parti-- in want OF any OF the
above stock will do well to call on rae.
Would take in part exchange for either of
che bulls. cattle, HORSES or grain. Cail GU or
address
T.. i. MoHi>oN.
Phiibrook. Mont.
Man :,,t
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

Silver Bow county has enough
money in he treasury To pay all out
standing mdebi ednc-s
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

Pioneer Press: Ohio has recently
suffered from "a severe irOst-and Scna-
tor sherman 5000 miles away.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06
NOTICE.
SALE OF
scHooLBoNDs
Territory of Montana. }
Fergus County.
school District \o.

school District NJ. I.
Notice is hereby given that on saturday.
lu"" 222, iss., at ~ NJ. rhrr,. .s.. Ne sod
to the highest cash bidder eleven thousand
| dollars Of bonds, Of one Thousand dollars
each, Of school district No. ! of Fer
gus county, Territory Of Montana. for the
purpose IT building a school house IN
said district. ."nds payable in twelve
years, with a privilege of calling in any or
all Of said bonds after the expiration Of six
years. Interest seven "a per cent. per an
mum, payable semi-annualIy. Bonds to be
dated July !, iss9. Bids invited M to the
hour OF sale. No bids received at less
than par. Board reserves the right to re-
ject any ar all bids.
Population Of District. Sao.
oWslehsesaWrss. NOM~.
Assessed Valuation. ~2~J. INN.
Bonds to TIE issued under authority Of
an act Of the Legislative Assembly Of the
Territory Of Montana approved March =.
lss;i, section 1870 Of the Compiled Statutes
OF the Territory Of Montana, rs amended
by an act Of the Legislative Assembly Of
the Territory Of Montana approved March
~. lss',, and as further amended by an net
of the Legislative Assembly If the Terri
tory Of Montana. approved March "a, 1859.
J. W. GRAY,
Clerk School District No. !, Lewistown,
Fergus County. Montana Territory.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

AFTEHNoON -I::n.
HORSE RACE.
lSt. Hall mile race. hest two in three;
three Ia rnt.r, two 10 start. Entrance
fee - per cent. "f purse. S15.oV To- Isl .
$40 To- 2n.
2nd. Race Tor ladies half ~ mile. Purse,
So. So Ia first; 81 Ia End.
Bird. six hundred yards race. Best two
in three. Three T." enter. two To start
Entrance fee ! > per cent. "f purse. Sioto
SIst; Sl- to 2nd.
18th. Turkey Pun. In this race a turkey
will he hung 10y the feet on wire stretched
back at full run. who pulls the head oii the
turkey takes the turkey.
18th. Trotting race. Best :, IN >. -Four
to enter. three To start. Entrance f~e, IL
End 81 to 81.
9Th. Pony race. Quarter of - mile. Free
for all seq LIST, Slo To- 2nd. All win
ners ia other races barred from pony race
old horses I" carry weight.
Music b.tw.en races and heats hy the
Brass Band.
.IrpaEs ~ Races u. U-at"n. Barr
smith. Frank Day.
STARTER =. j. Harding.
M.Hsu,I-'.-org- I:-rdsr.
Aipr John ARNOLD.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-06-06

y Thoroughly Enjoyable
Time is Assured to All.
COME ONE, COME ALL AND
BRING YOUR SISTERS. COUSINS,
ANTS AND CNCLES.
Amendments tn the program will
be made known in due ime.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05
The Spellink Match.

There was considerable interest mani
tested in the spelling contest which trans
pired at the fair grounds last night. There
were two classes, one consisting of people
over the age of eighteen, and the other
under that age. One hundred words were
submitted to each class. Those over the
age of eighteen who competed for the
prize were: Jessie Grever, c. L. Rood, VIII
lard DOre, Joel Grove, Arthur Stayner, T.
Larson, G. a. We.ch, F. A. vii hanson, b.
Howell, Mrs. L. S. Hewitt S. E Stewar
and Professor E. Benner. The prize consisted
of Webster's unabridged dictionary, and
was carried off by Professor Benner, who
made but one error, which was in the word
''criticise,'' Mr.. Benner having spelled the
word with ~
Those who entered the contest under
eighteen years of age We're: Andrew
Pearson, James Moss, Ben Corum,
Albert Taylor, John Acomb, Nellie
Young, William McEwan, Katie Nickel
Ter, j. s. Darke, Mary Williams, Sadie
Smith and G.. A. Perkins This was also
for Webster's unabridged dictionary, and
was won by Albert Taylor, who made
twelve errors.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05

several head of homs-raised blooded ami
mails.
W.-O. Greer, of Spanish Fork, one year
ling FLY, half-bred Percheron.
kasmus Nelson, of Spanish Fork, shows
three pure blooded Percheron stations, i'm
ported direct from France. These same
animals took first prize at the Universal
Exposition in France in 1888.
Wright Pickering shows fine mare and
colt.
Benjamin Barber, of Pennington, has
some fine graded animals, also well-bred
stallion.
Joel Parrish, of Centerville, has a fine
graded 2-year- old colt.
John Ford, of Cottonwood, makes a SINH
lar showing.
John White, of Salt Lake, exhibits g.
year-old, that is greatly admired.
Geo. Crismon, of Salt Lake, also makes
an excellent showing.
Malin & Weller have couple of 4-year-
old saddle horses.
Nephi w. Clayton shows. his stallion
Gondolier.
D. M. Mcdonald shows Elsie Lee.
T. j. Mccullough, of Alpine, has Nor
gan, Norman and.other stock.
David A. Reese, of Pennington, Utah
bred carriage team from Kentucky stock.
Elmer Taylor, Juah, carriage team OF
Cleveland bays; entered as the best
matched carriage team in Utah.
J. Nelson. Sandy, has some excellent
English stock.
Henry Cohn shows fine two-year ole
stallion.
Barney Harvey shows Rajah and cou
pie of other animals.
Charles Call, Taylorsville, two-year-olc
FLY and three colts.
Henry Harker, seven-year-old HANDLE
| tonian mare and three colts.
John R. Winder has half a dozen head Of
fine stock from Forest farm.
Among the other exhibitors are A. j
Pendleton, Joseph Harker, f. H. Dyer, S
S. Huffaker, Ernest SpierS, r. N. Baskir
and others.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05

four instruments on exhibition-two
pianos and two organs. but they are what
might well be termed1a whole show in
themselves. One piano was made in the
last century in England, and is valuable
only on account of its age; the other is a
modern Steinway; one organ is an old
Mason & Hamlin, which was brought to
Salt Lake long before the advent of the
railway, the other one was made in this
year. The contrast between these in
struments shows what progress has been
made in late years The tone of the Mason
& Hamlin, notwithstanding its age, is
still as good as when first made. The firm
would have made better display, but
owing to the rush at the palace it was not
deemed wisdom to take the instruments
from the palace.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05
The Rahv Show.

Twenty nine mothers exhibited their
charming baby boys and girls at the fair
yesterday afternoon. OF course every
good mother among them felt satisfied
that her little one was not only the most
handsome but the best child on the grounds.
1t was decided by the awarding committee
that five prizes should be given, instead of
only one, as at first contemplated. We
publish below the names and addresses of
the mothers whose babies carried off the
five prizes:
First prize-Mrs. Julia Johnson, of No. 40
Franklin avenue.
| SecOnd-Mrs. May, 81 First North west.
Third-b1rs. Ellen Evans, 25l Fifth East This
lady exhibited twins.
Fourth-Mrs. w. ]. Kennedy, of Milford, Utah.
Fifth-Mrs. S. F. Neslen, 462 East, First South.
Mr. Nels Empey says he is only sorry
that he could not give every one of the
babies a prize. He thought that they were
all entitled to one, and he says more
handsome and beautiful lot of children
could not be found.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05
THE HORSE SHOW.
Some of the Exhibitors and the Animals
Entered by Them.

Some OF the EXn1hltor5 anu the animals
Entered by Them.
a tour of the stalls reserved for horses
and a closer inspection than could possibly
be had on the first day, revealed the fact
that the display made was considerably
in advance of what had first been antici-
pated This exhibit, unlike others, is not
confined to this county alone, but Cache
and Utah have responded nobly, and the
result is mostly gratifying. Owing, how
ever, to the fact that but few of the owners
or those having charge of the animals were
present, detailed description is impos-
sible.
X. T. Burton shows a magnificent pair Of
all-WOrk mares.
E. Coltrin, of Bear Lake, has a 2-year-
old of the James Gale breed.
H. A. Peterson shows his well-known
and valuable 3-year-old Hambletonian stall
lion, Silas Wright, jr.
Thomas H. and Ralph H. Smith exhibit
their imported English shire stallion,
Winney, which is seventeen hands high
and weighs over 1,150 pounds.
j. H. Fox, of Circle valley, graded stall
lion Geronimo, foaled 1856, by GrindstOne
dam, Wilson House.
Dau Jones, Cottonwood, all-work mares
with colts, one two and four years old.
j. w. and ID. mat cner, OF Logan, nave
an admiring crowd all day around the stall
where Kentucky Chief is exhibited. This
horse has the reputation of being the sire
of one hundred carriage-horses, all of whom
have made less than a three minute record.
w B. Richards L. G. Lee, jr., attracts
great attention and admiration.
J. r Miller showed fine pair of animals
"a Norman mare and colt.
Price & Give occupy several stalls with
small drove of Shetland ponies, as one OF
the visitors put il, "Of all shapes, colOrs and
sizes"
Martin & Drake, of Provo, are the largest
contributors in this department, showing
twelve head of imported English stock, and
everyone of them are beauties.
w. p. Brown g. Sons, of Spanish Fork,
have three French coach animals and three
Percheron colts.
Richard Palfrey, of Springville, has
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05
The Contest in Mental Arithmetic.

There was also contest in mental
arithmetic, and to the person max
lug the quickest and most accurate re-
plies was to be awarded a Websters una
bridged dictionary. Those who entered
for the prize were: H. G.. Bradford, E. S.
Lever, James T. Holt, B. Howell, r. H.
Bradford and Andrew Pearson. Those
who witnessed this contest at once made
up their minds that Andrew Pearson, a
bright lad of fourteen years, would carry
off the prize, but the committee decided
that K. H. Bradford was the most accurate
in his replies and he was awarded the die
tiOnary
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05
Awards Made Last Evening.

W. c. Webb carried off the prize of a
ladies' gold watch, given by Mr.. Hollander,
to the person writing Hollander, ieweler, F"
the greatest number of times on card fur
nished for the purpose.
Miss Lucy NJ. Smith was awarded the
prize for the best essay on agriculture"
The first prize of SIS on the bestspenman-
ship exhibited was given to E. M Scrace;
second, William M. Leonard, $3.50; third,
Eva Symons, $3.50.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05
FOR THE FAIR
And CONFERENCE.

The immense number of people who will
visit Salt Lake during the approaching Fair
and Conference season will make their fall
and winter purchases in the city. An immense
amount Of money will be expended. Merch-
auts and dealers who desire to reach the
people in their homes before Fair and Con-
ference time, and i'll the city during that period,
Will ADVERTISE IN THE HERALD. 1t is
the one paper read everywhere and by all
Glasses.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05
ANOTHER Big DAY.
Five Thousand More People at
The Exposition.
THE PRIZE BABY CONTEST.
The Educational Contest Horse Show
General Glimpses Taken in by
Herald Man.
THE PRIZE BABY CONTEST

There was another big jam at the Expo
sition yesterday at least 5000 people visit
ing the fair during the twelve hours the
doors were open. From 10 to II the attend
nnce was rather light. but from the latter
hour until the doors were closed, some
eleven hours later, the great building was
a scene of life and activity.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05
WHOLESALE CLOTHING BUYERS

Will consult their interest by inspecting
my immense line of fall and winter cloth
ing, they having been manufactured under
personal supervision and will be sold at
lowest eastern prices: About ten per cent.
lower than any other house in this city.
Also full line of leading styles of hats and
gents furnishings at lowest rates.
l.. GOLDBERG,
205 and 207 Main street
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-05

The most obstinate cases of catarrh are
cured by the use of ,Ely's Cream Balm, the
only agreeable remedy. 1t is not liquid
or snuff is easily applied into the nostrils
For cold in theShead it is magical. 1t gives
relief at once. Price SOC