Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-08-07

& Hobelisack carry IA full line oil stoves,
nails. wire. tinware, general hardware,
wagons, etc. and do II general manu-
featuring and repairing business in tin
ware.
The Judith Lumber Co., Noble
Son, Rntts Bros, Jackson n McLaugh-
lin, j. &. Walker and Long. Clark n
Roberts all manuiact are II first class
grade oi lumber, hath and shingles.
MeSsrs. Hanson & Powell carry "a
full line al drug, medicines, tobacco,
cigars, stationery and notions.
j. +. Murray carries fruits. coniec-
tionery, stationery. tobarro. cigars
and notions in endless varieties.
The I.ewistown hotel. run 10y VIM.
Hort op. is the oldest hotel in h- place
and it's large patronage attests the
good quality al it, fare rs well a. the
popularity al its proprietor.
The Day housr. owned aud run 10y
Jacob Ilolzenrr furnishes the best oi
board and rooms To H. patrons.
The restaurant run 10y q. T.. Bennett
receives a liberal share oi the hotel
patronage.
W. q. Norman keeps n good stock OF
wat cl,es, clocks and jewelry. AMI does
a general manufacturing and repairing
business in his line.
The tonsorial establishment OF Alex
Branson is neat and tasty in its ar
raneement and keeping. and n good
bath and clean shave ear always be
had. with the most courteous treat
ment.
Mrs. j. T.. Murray carries on Il dress
! making and millinery establishment,
and keeps Il iull line of that class OF
, goods.
e The livery stables Of u. NJ. Crowley
and q. Sawyer keep good horses and
: turn out stylish rigs. Stock in their
|, keeping is sure OF good care.
: Frank Lamb runs u neat meat mar
: ket and furnishes everything in his
i line.
e q. NJ. stafford carries a full line o
: harness, saddles. whips, spurs, etc
g All harness and saddles are hant
e made, of the best quality of Leaf her
land give the best OF satisfaction.
% The I.ewistowr hall, under the man
p apement OF Messrs. Culver X Noble, i
?. the leading hall, and the prophet or
:. furnish good music for all dances am
he other entertainments.
~ Frank Day, q. a. Parrot and
j. Schmitt are the blacksmiths of TIA
h. place, all good mechanics.
!. The principal contractors and bu'l'
ce ers are W. \. Roberts, ID. j. Kane
,s Co. &. u. Noble, j. 4. Douglass, Ro'
q. ert Shaw and l.aux Bros.
Il The town also has several wholesa
- and retail dealers IN wines, liquors an
r., cigars.
IT. Tie medical profession ~ represen
nj ell 10y l.. a. I.apalme, j. II. WillIal
and W. +. Hanson.
The lawyers are T.. W. Morrison,
Won Tohel. +. f.. Smith and j.
Martin.
" The churches here al present "a
81 those of the Methodist and Cathol
- denominations. both of which la
-" places of worship. The Preshyteria
ne also have organized church here, al
'S Rev. George Edwards will be The re
- dent minister after Nov. l.
10 The Masons and odd Fellows 10
'e have lodges here. The former have
u" membership oi about forty-iiNe, WI
80 the following officers: i. u. Moe,
.'s NJ; +. r. Wright, :. W; q. j. opp
'or man. i. W: -. \. Meagher, seeretal
-" :. Phillips, treasurer. The Odd i
YER lows have about twenty membe
Az with officers rs follows: y. {. Weyde
us N.G.; j. Holzemer. Y G.; +. +. Wris
''S secretary; j. II. Moe, treasurer.
w Other organizations are the lie"
tue town Board of Trade. organized IN
VI" spring OF this year. which has AREA
'ior done much for the town in securln!
'ar- increased and better mail iacilit
''e- etc. DIR. I.apalme is president, !.
SIN Iobensack recording secretary, R.'
'ces Tobel corresponding secretary, and
''o" NJ. Erickson treasurer.
nus. The Fergus County Bar ASSOCIATE
wv with X. Won Tobel rs president
JUS Mart in sa..p,.t
''te- Such is I.ewistown in its past
Jay, present, and, considering its rem'
ness from through lines OF travel,
think it's growth and present post
|. II are to the credit and honor OF
; ~ founder. Its future depends upon
y OK cumstances largely beyond its cont
- but it's business men and citizens
. ~ bright prospects for the place.
one thing needed is a railroad, ant
|" a." anticipate that another year or
I Sc will bring that to us. The town 1t
= 1:I ..,,,,r,, immediately around
. 10 tue eoo''''s
- town. our business interests-all n
. % it reasonably certain that a rallr
L. {. will come here IN the not dls'
mess future. With that to furnish an
they let for our ranch produce, whe
both raw or as flour, for the ore from
they mines near us, giving us easy {
cries, munication with the outside "
sides and bringing settlers to our dc
bust there is no reason why I.ewist
OH, a should not be one OF the prln'
cities i'm the state. Ii it is not,
neral ural advantages and energetic cit
ing OF count for not hing IN the develop
pared OF "a town.
l., n.