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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
ALL RIGHT COLONEL. -
How One Hotel Clerk Was Abashed at His
Own Audacity.

The other evening Gen. Sherman
went into the Gedney HOUSE. New
York, and inquired oi Clerk Majilton
il he could hire an umbrella, al the
same time explaining that he had been
caught out IN Ibis evening suit and he
feared rheumatism and other com
plants. Majilton didn't know him.
but he thought he could well afford TO
take chances on such an eminently
respectable looking gentleman, and
although the polite clerk has "A rotund
figure and weighs about PIP, he gladly
offered to loan him his overcoat as
well as his silver-handled umbrella.
But" said the General, you are
lending these things to an entire
stranger, and you ought to accept
some kind OF n deposit to secure you
against dishonesty
"Oh, that's all right, Colonel re-
piled Mailton. as he tossed a key
gracefully to Louis Harrison. II can't
he deceived by you. I'd trust that
face OF yours for anything
The warrior was tickled by the com
piment, and he remarked casually as
he went out with his tall. gaunt form
envelopsd in the garment that fitted
him like a meal sack, "Ill take you
at your word, and you shall have my
card when ] return these things
The next day the coat and umbrel-
In arrived, accompanied by note OF
thanks and II photograph OF Gen.
william i. sherman, with his auto
graph across its face. Great Scott
said MajiltOn, and ! called him Col
onsl, Just as il he had been any Ordi-
nary American citizen ! wouldn't
mind it hall SO much ii had called
him Judge, but to be reduced in mill
tary rank after all his years OF service
and by a hotel clerk It's awful"
Merchant Traveller.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
An Arkansas Chaplin.

ten. Hardee OF the Confederate
army was a fine tactition and strict
disciplinarian. He detested struggling
and severely repressed all tendency to
breaking ranks. One day he was rid
ing along the rear of the column, when
he spied lank, uncooth Johnnie,
clad in butternut and percled discon-
solatsly on the rider OF a six-rail worm
fence. Riding up, Gen. Hardee broke
out with a string OF oaths.
You Internal straggler, what are
you doing here?''
I'm a restln'." was the sulIsn re-
Spouse.
''Well, who i'm the devil are YOU?
What is your regiment"
I'm chaplain i'm the 18th Arkansas
Volunteers. Who i'm the HI are
YOU"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08

to pay five dollars To- any person troubled
with bloody tlux who will take Chamber
lain collie. Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy
according to directions aud does not get
well in the shortest possible time. one
hall of u 25-cent bottle vi this remedy cured
medicines and the prescriptions Of physi-
clans without benefit. Mr.. Mcsnbe is per
fectly safe in making this offer, as more
than Il thousand bottles of this remedy are
sold each day and il has never been known
to fail in any ease of cole, cholera morbus,
the plain printed directions were followed.
For sale by ". W. he Witt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
NOtice---Timber Culture.


T.. L,xp OFFICE, Helena. Mont,
July Il, lss3.,
Complaint having been entered at this
office by William keuhey against John +.
Spanlding for failure To comply with law
AS to timber culture entry No 1924. dated
June -, Iss5, upon the SEt NEt, "a SEA,
See. -, Tp. ~ ~, u. IA T., in Fergus
county, Mont. with view io the cancella-
ton Of said entry. contestant alleging that
the claimant has not complied with the
timber culture laws in any respect what
eyer.
Now. therefore. the said parties are here
by summoned tn appear at this office on
th. 18th day Of August, ls,.,. at ~ o'clock
a. M. to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged failure. said tcsti-
mony tn he taken before Alfred J. Steph-
ems, notary public at tibet. on the 2iSt day
of August, lss9.
:. W. L,NeuoHNr, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08

The cOunterfeitsr s are coming money.
The gas company reports that its
business is light.
Several prize fighters are making
money hand over fist.
Many oil well st stockholders are barely
paying for their bored.
Nearly all OF the jewellers have been
letting their stock run down more or
less.
Railroad men report collections
dull. Nearly all trains are compelled
10 run on time.
There is considerable activity among
the medical profession. The surgeons
IN particular, are cutting up at u high
rste.-Terre Haute Express.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
Notice Of Final Proof.
Land Office at Helena, Mont,
lulv - 1870

Land Office at Helena, Mont, I
July %, 1859.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her inten-
ton to make final proof in support
Of her claim, and that said proof will
be made before ID. A. Meagher, Ex-Oflicio
Clerk of the Probate Court Of Fergus county,
Mont, at LewistOwn, Mont, on September
~, 1884, viz:
Alice D. 0arrOws,
who made presumption declaratory state
ment No. 9403, for the SEA NW&. - NEt.
Sec. 3; SWt NWi, See. ,, TIP. ~ ~, n.
Is T..
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon. and
cultivation OF, said land, viz John Nc
Court and Jeremiah Spragne, of tibet
Mont, Edwin j.. Coroin, of Cottonwood,
Mont; John =. Martin, Of Lewistown.
Mont.
:. W. LaNGHoRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
PATE NTS

Caveats. and Trade Marks obtained. and all
Patent business conducted for MODERATE
FEES.
OUR OFFICE Is OPPOSITE L. $. PAT
ENT OFFICE. We have no snb. agencies
all business direct, hence can transact pat
ent business in less time and at LESS
COST than those remote from Washington.
Send model, drawing, or photo, with
description. We advise if patentable OF
not, free of charge. Onr fee is not due
till patent is secured.
A book, How to Obtain Patents" with
references to actual clients in your State,
county, or town, sent free. Address
q. A. SNOW co..
Opposite Patent Office. Washington. u. q.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
Referred 10 America. .

Outraged Erin-''t'intlemin ! wud
loike to a~hk thin Amerikins wan
thing Who doog the canals NV the
coontry but furriners? Who built the
railroads NV the coontry but turin
ers; Who worruks the mines NV the
coontry but furriners? Who does the
votin' fur the coontry but furriners;
And who the devil dishcoovered the
cOonrry but iurriners2''-I.ife
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
Notice OF Final Entry.
Land Office at Helena. NJ. r..
July =, 1889.

July ., 1853.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his inteII-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Clerk of the Fourth Judicial Dis
trict Court in and for Fergus county, Mont,
at Lewistown, Mont, on August y, Iss9.
viz:
Charles ". Jones.
who made pre-emption declaratory state
ment No. 1851, for the IA SWt, NWt SET,
Sec. ,; NEt NWt, Sec. n, TIP. IL north,
range IL east.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of. said land, viz William
keuhey, Daniel Mcdonald, John Murphy
and George Jackson, all of Tibet. Mont.
Amy person who desires tn protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows
of any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations of the Interior depart
ment. why such proof should not be al
lowed, will he given an opportunity at the
above mentioned time and place to cross
examine the witnesses OF said claimant, and
to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submit.
ted by claimant.
$. W. LANGHoRNE Register
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
Notice Of Final Entry
LANpOFFIcE. HELENA. N. T.,

LANpOFFIcE, HELENA, NJ. T.,
July -, lss9.
Notice is hereby given thst 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 ID. A. Meagher, Ex-Officio Clerk Of
the Probate Court of Fergus county, Mont,
at Lewistown, Mont, on September i. Iss9
viz:
George 4. BeWmaaa.
who made pre-emption declaratory state
ment No. 1851. for the NJ MEL. Sec. Is;
NWh Nwi., Sec. %; SWI SWi.. Sec. p, TIP.
IL ". X. 10 L.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation OF, said land, viz: William
J. Bowman, David r. bowman, William
Mayberry and Charles T.. Leari, all of
Lewistown, Mont.
5. W. LaSoHoRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA NJ. T..
I,.I., txxn

LAND OFFICE At HELENA VI. T.,
July Is, Iss9.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his inten-
ton to lake final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Clerk of the Fourth Judicial Dis
trict Court in and for Fergus county, Mont,
at Lewistown. Mont, On August ~. 1859,
viz:
William u. >hirll.
who made presumption declaratory state
ment No. 500, for the SWl Sec. "a, TIP. Is
". X. Is T..
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz: John Day,
Thomas Gregory, John Alexander and
William q. Straw all of Tibet. Mont.
w. LANGHORNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08

Gan YOU manage u type writer
asked one married lady Of another
should say so. made three leave my
husbands office within the last two
months, and the last is so homely
that John is almost afraid OF her
The management OF IA typewriter is an
art, hui I've got it down fine"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08

Ii we are tn believe unsophisticated
statisticians there l. one smith i'm
every eighty-two persons comprising
the population OF the United states
and one Jones in every ninety. This
would give us 1926 Smiths and
11li44 .IOnes~s-Ex.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08

LAND OFFICE At HELENA. N. T.I
July -. lss9.
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 he
fore ID. A. Meagher, Ex-Ofiicio Clerk of the
Probate Court Of Fergus county, NJ. r.. at
LewistOwn, Mont, ON September ), 1852
viz:
David r. ROSsmaM,
who made pre-emrtion declaratory state
meni No. 1928, for the NJ NE!, Sec. ~ NJ
NWi,, Sec. Is, TIP. - n, Il. - east.
He names the following Witnesses Ia
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: William J.
Bowman, George A. Bowman, William
Mayberry and Charles T.. I.eard. all Of
Lewistown, Mont.
S.W. LANGHoRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08

Exchange: The catechism oi the fu-
ture is likely to be amended some
what after this fashion
q. Who was the meekest man?
\. Moses.
q. Who was the strongest man?
\. Samson.
q. Who was the wisest man
4. Solomon.
q. Who was the best all-arOund
man?
\. sullivan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
Notice of Final Proof.
Land office. Helena NJ. 7.

Land office. Helena VI. r..
July - lss9
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice ut his inien-
ton to make final proof IN support of his
claim, and that said proof will he made
before the Probate Judge. as ex-ofiicio
clerk. Of Fergus county, AZ Lewisiown,
Mont, on August -, 1859. viz
Joseph .. I.wsz.
who made pre-emption declarafory state
ment No. 1912. for the SWi, SW&. See. 20
81 SEA, Sec. 10; Me-. NE&, Sec n. Tp. ~
~, X. 10 T..
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of, said land, viz: Reuben
Godfrey, Joseph SigafoOs, John Woolsey
and John J.. IiattOn, all Of Ubct Mont
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof, or who knows
of any substantial reason, under tl,e law
and the regulations Of the Interior Depart
ment, why such proof should not he al
lowed, will lie given an opportunity nj the
above mentioned time and place To- cross
examine he witnesses Of said claimant, aud
To oiler evidence in rebuttal ri tina, submit
ted by claimant.
=. W. LAS.moRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08

4. :. Land Office at Helena. NJ. r..
Iulv - 1SSp

4. :. Land Office at Helena. NJ. r.,
July %. lss9.
Notice is hereby given that John
Braiden. OF Stanford, Fergus county, Mont.
has iile,i.notice of intention to make proof
on his desert land claim No. l6il, for the
~ SW4, y SCI. See. -. TIP. III ~. X. ~
f.; Lots ?. 3 and I, and 81 NWt, See. ., TIP.
H. ~, u. ~ f.. before the Probate Judge
of Fergus county, Mont, at Lewisrown
Mont, ON Friday, the i3th day ii Septem-
Der, 1889
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and reclana-
ton of said land: Oliver Peters, william
II. Fisher, John :. Love and Robert Turner
all of Stanford. Mont.
=. W. LANGHoRNE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
Notice of Final Entry.
LANp OFFICE At HELENA. VI. T.,

LANp OFFICE NJ HELENA. NJ til
July ~. l,s9.
Notice is hereby given tina, 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,
NJ. r., at Lewistown. NJ. T., on Septem-
her 3, l>>9, viz:
Prosper 1.apiWe.
who made homestead application No. 20jo,
for the - Sci, Sec. S,; - SWt See. 30,
Tp. u ", X. Is T..
He names the following witnesses tn
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land viz: Peter Lac
coucier, Theodore Gervais. David TAFT and
Daniel M.Crowley, all OF I.ewistown, Mont.
Wv. LANGHoRNr. Register
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
FOUR NEW STATES.
south Dakota. North Dakota. Montana.
Washington.

On FEBRUARY -. l.Se the President signed the
hill Grating south Dakota North Dakota. Mon
iaua. and Washington states Of the Union.
Sorrn DAkorA Tho great Prairie state: 70
which the II. Paul Minneapolis ~ Manitoba Rail
way has three main lines. reaching E.lensdale.
Aberdeen, Huron. Natcrtown. and sioux Falls.
go Ia south Dakota the It. Paul Minneapolis
4 Manitoba Railway and pass through -. Paul
aud Minneapolis en- route.
NORTH DAKOTA. Where is grown the No. Hard
scotch Fife Wheat; whose hsalthfui climate nur-
lures the most vigorous aud hrainy civilization on
Earth where single counties raise more wheat.
oats and harley than entire states; the soil 81
whose fertile prairi"- il richer than he valley oi
the Nile. where the Turtle Mountain. Minot and
Devil Lake land districts invite the home seeker
10 secure Ire" home. Magnificent daily train
service To Fargo, Grand Forks, Grafton Devils
Lake. Buiiin.au, aud all other important points.
MoSrASA, TnE GOLDEN. - Treasures in h-r
mines Of precious metals; wealth in her t,oooUr
head of live stock; profit in her fertile heis. pro
dueing larger yield Of crops than any other state
territory; the richest country inhabitant on
earth, where prosperity IL universal; which has
the hest paid labor IN the world; n halmy winter
climate. caused by warm winds from the Pacific
he - Paul Minneapolis A Manitoba Railway IL
the only railroad passing through continuous
agricultural country from 81 Paul and Minneapo-
lis Ia The Rock Mountains. II runs through The
treat Reservation 81 lsU0.ofo acres Il land. fre.
To settlers. in tn. Milk River Valley. Wood water.
and coal in abundance; no irrigation required;
the only line passing through Great Falls. with it,
lWH,bb horsepower "aiafacis; Immense coal
veins. and surrounding farming country at free
land; through Helena. the capital city and rom
mrrcial centre of Montana. and Butte. the richest
mining camp on earth To san Francisco by the
Columbia River Valley, Portland and Shasta route.
or Ogden. Utah, To California points. Remember
this j. the only line running dining cars sleeping
ears and free col"nsi sleepers III it, avn from 81
Paul and Minneapolis To Great Fails Helena and
Butte II j. also The shortest line to Butte.
WAsHINoToN.-Tho country ct tail timber in
ieniei by Puget sound. the Mediterranean at the
Pacific. DO not forget that ia. -. Paul, Mime
apolis Il Manitoba Railway j. the only line which
oilers choice Of three routes to tn. Paeihc Coast.
The Manit Ola Pacific route j. the only line by
which passengers en route for Tacoma Portland
and -an Francisco eau pass through Port Tow nsrnd
and Seattle. Free connist sleepers run through
without change or delay. Distance to the Pacific
cts five aud ten dollars less. Take the >caiil.
route.
For further information, maps. rates and publ
cations in regard I" he resources III the four nov
states, write or apply to =. |. NHITNEN. ,,rn !
Pass aud Tiki. ACT. i. T., NJ. a VI Ry., i. Paul
MINI.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
Notice Of Final Entry.
Land Office at Helena. Mont,

July -. ls>9.
Notice il hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in sup
port Of his claim and that said proof will
he made before the Clerk of the Fourth
Judicial District Court in and for Fergus
county. NJ. r., at Lewistown. VI. r.. on
September ;, lss9, viz
John Etaie0.
who made pre-emption drclarafory state
mcnt NJ. 1923. for the NJ NWi, NJ Me-.
sec. ~. Up. - ". range ~ east.
He names he following witnesses To prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: Ezra Gaver. Ed
ward Pagle, James VI. Wight and Lewis W.
Peck, all of Utica. Mont.
s.W. LaNGHoRSE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
Summons.

In the Justice Court in and for the Town
ship of tibet, County III Fergus, Territory
of Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08
SUMMONS.

In the Justice Court in and for the Town
ship OF Cbet. County Of Fergus. Territory
OF Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-08

Citizens Of Fergus County lesiro,s of the rapid settlement Of
and friends 1t will save money am. time in writing.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-04
The Bright Future for Texas Iron Fields.
Houston Post.


The statement made in London by Mr.
Abram S. Hewitt, an expert in the iron
manufacturing business, to the effect
that pig iron could be and would be made
in Alabama at 81 so per ton has created
a great deal of CONSERVATION in Eastern
iron centers. Ii the statement had the
proper basis the Eastern men knew that
the time must come and come soon when
every iron mandatory north of the
Ohio would be shut down permanently,
the plant compelled to seek the Southern
field or else they themselves stand con-
victed of glaring falsehoods relative to
their profits. They are making and
selling pig iron up in Pennsylvania at
the mill or furnace for about seventeen
dollars per ton. There's a wonderful
difference between 81 so or even $40 and
S17 per ton. So these interested parties
in the North have been endeaYoring
to find out what basis there is for Mr..
Hewitt IS statement. Inquiries addressed
to the best informed iron men in Ala
bama have elected information sustain
ing Mr.. Hewitt in his assertion. The
Southern men say, however, that
only under exceptionally favor
able conditions can this result be OBJ
tanned. That the conditions are becom-
ing more favorable every day cannot be
denied, and Alabama pig iron of
superior quality, at So or $40 per ton,
will transfer to Alabama most of the sin
ews of the East. The change is inevita-
BILE. This fact will work a revolution,
too, in industrial activity. Mr.. Hewitt
says one consequence of this manufac-
ture of pig iron at 81 so, instead of SIS
or Sl7 per ton, as in other parts of the
world, will be to make Alabama the
great iron center of the world The most
important feature in all this information
to Texas is the undoubted inference that
in Eastern and other portions of the state
there exists just as fine ores and Just as
favorable conditions as e8 list in Alabama
When Alabama becomes the center of
'sfhe iron industry of the world, Eastern
Teas will be on the rim of the
elc4And as active as AJSEAema.
fnf nredicted sos Confident
E4y by Hewitt for Alalsasha, and Eeri-
fed by fnqplTy 80 far conditions Ego,
can with ekfsaf CON 1Gdfaee be prediessd of
the iron fields of gas. Alabass ssc q
sesses not a singI % sf saass,
further than tsset She has better start.
Perhaps in me great changes to ensue
more EastuFh Manufacturers could be in
duced tQss6me to this comparatively I'M
occupfss& field than to Alabama And
Houston will naturally become the great
supply depot for rich and busy East
Texas.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-04
Go West by South.
New York Herald.

Texas viii be hospitable TO all corners
who mean business. Her climate is
healthy and the opportunities she pre-
sents are innumerable.
She has 5000 900 of acres of fertile
soil which she will give to genuine settlers
for song and 30 900 900 more which are
for sale at two or three dollars per acre
with forty years in which to make pay
ment.
Texas is nearly as big as all out doors,
and as generous as she is big. Young
man, $50 West-by South -
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-04

m sure beg your pardon, 49,
Lemuel suavely. 81 was deep in thought
and did not see you. -
''Well, there 8 no damage done. But
suppose you make amends by giving
q light for my cigar. The one I VS.
smoking has DISAPPEARED in the snow and
1 haven It a match in my pocket. -
m SORRY to say don t smoke, -
said Lemuel, and was passing on, when
the stranger said:
"Hello! What is the matter with
your"
81 don't understand, - began
Lemuel.
"You' We got something on your mind
and mean mischief said the other
81 know the look by this time. Take
my advice, young man. Come with me
and have a night-cap, and then go
quietly TO bed. You will thank me in
the morning. -
Really, sir, you take a most unwar-
ranted liberty. l beg to wish you a very
good might, replied Lemuel, with an
assumption of offended dignity.
'fWell, no Offense. Good-night-if
you will only mark what i say, - and he
strobe forward with a free swinging gait
that bespoke the man of the plains
rather than of the city.
81 wonder what he meant?'' said
Lemuel to himself.as he continued his
walk up the almost deserted avenue
But soon his thoughts were diverted into
their former channel, and he forget the
man s queer words. He had passed the
cathedral and was nearing the park when
.he saw in front of him figure which he
recognized It was that of his employer,
Nugent, who was strIding vigorously
along, apparently enjoying the keen air
and his lonely walk, and looking neither
to the right nor TO the left. As he caught
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-04
The Future Center.
Baltimore Herald.

In declaring that the South is destined
at an early day to become the steel and
iron center of the world, the Manufac-
turers' Record utters prophecy that
viii find faith among all who have OBJ
served the recent march of events in the
Southern states.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-04
A PAIR OF R0GUES.

TIRRING ROMANCE OF NEW YORK IN OUR DAY