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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
MAIDEN LOCALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Smith are spending
the holidays with Mrs. N. Belanger.
Charles Weideman left On Monday'sc coach
for Helena. He will he absent about two
months.
Mr.. William Vannest' s family moved into
town on Monday. Mr.. Van desires the adj
vantage OF city life and the public school
for his children
Several cases Of sickness are reported.
The youngest child OF Mr.. Campbell is quite
seriously i'll. Mr.. James Conley is confined
to the house with a severe cold.
has given herself up to pleasure and the
giddy whirl of the dance. Plans are in pro
gress for a calico ball to be given on the
tenth by the dancing club.
Christmas day passed very quietly in our
town. The only public entertainment of
any kind was an %impromptu dog-fight.
The dance in the evening was not largely
attended, but those present report a good
time.
II any one should ask MS to write a mar
riage notice we would write one something
like the iollowing:-Married. in LewistOwn,
Dec. 26th, by Judge Gudgel, Miss Josie
Cannon and Mr.. John Kneebone, both OF
Maiden. Johnie's promptness is commend
able. II some OF the other bachelors OF
Maiden had developed this trait they would
not nave been cooking their own fap-jacks
aud ''bucking' their wood these winter
mornings.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
Children's Entertainment.

Over one hundred people gathered at the
little old school house last Fridsy evening,
the occasion being the Christmas entertain.
ment Of the Presbyterian Sunday School.
The exercises were varied and were inter
spersed by hymns, and remarks by the
Rev. Geo. Edwards, pastor. Bible pas
sages were recited by the classes in concert
and by the school. Dialogues by the chill
drsn of Miss Watson's class and later by
the little folks as the Babe OF Bethlehem"
all OF which were very interesting. Declam
ations by several we're well delivered, one oil
which was by Warren DeFrate, who is less
than two years old. A duet by lone Long
and Ernestine Burg was sweetly sung, and
each OF them sang a solo i'm which the
school isined in the chorus. A duet by
Mrs. Powell and Miss HELEN Gray was en-
jcyed by all. The evening was closed with
the passing of popcorn and candy and the
delivery oi letters from Santa Claus to the
children. Every one went away delighted.
Realizing hat the Sunday School has
been organized but six weeks it but shows
how much interest is taken and wha an
able corps of teachers they have. The
house had been decorated with greens and
looked very well.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
W. w. De Wits Building Enterprises.

Lewistown has no more public-spirited
and enterprising citizen than w. W. DE
Witt, and it was not our intention in last
weeks ARGUS to underestimate the build
ing enterprises that this gentleman has on
hand. When We first commenced to gather
information on this subject Mr.. DE Witt
had two houses under way, but before pub
LEGATION he had commenced two or three
more, and in making the raise in their value
we were by far tos conservative. In a con-
versation with Mr.. De Witt regarding his
buildings and improvements we find that
his five residences, now completed or in the
hands of contractors will cost in the neigh
borhood Of 50, 800. He has also expended
$1,000 on his new store building, which will
be completed early in the spring at a cost
OF $4,000. He places the entire cost OF
his building enterprises, when fully CON-
pleted. at $4,000. This is a good showing
and speaks well for hir confidence in the
future of Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
E. G. Schneider, Merchant Tailor.

Though locating here less than a year
ago, Mr.. Schneider by his skill as a cutter
and filter has worked into a profitable bus
mess, and is now considered a permanent
fixture anon us. He carries a fine line OF
samples for his patrons to select from, and
guarantees a fit in every instance. In the
past measures have been taken and sent
away for suits to be made in some distant
city, the party ordering running the risk Of
getting a fit. There is no necessity for this
now, as you have a first-class tailor at
home and one entitled to your patronage.
His prices are reasonable and the quality
OF goods unsurpassed. II you want a nice
dress or wedding suit, or even a business
suit, you will find it to our advantage to
leave your order with Mr.. Schneider. Keep
your money at home by patronizing home
industries.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01

'Is this the best?" Is a question often
asked, when medicine is wanted. The
following are a few of the medicines OF
known reliability, sold by w. w. Dewitt,
druggist, of this place. They have many
other excellent medicines. hut these are
worthy Of especial mention:
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, famous
for cures of severe colds, and as a proven
tative for Group. Price so cents per
bottle.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, a general
family liniment and especially valuable
for rheumatism Price so cents per bottle.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, the most reliable known
medicine for bowel complaints. 1t il
especially priced by persons subject to
collie. 1t has cured many cases of chronic
diarrhoea. Price % and so cents per
bottle.
st. Patrick's Pills. for disorders Of the
liver and bowels. A vigorous but gentle
physic that cleanses and ~reRovates the
whole system. Price % cents per box.
Chamberiain's Eye and Skin Ointment.
For ~tstter, salt-rheun, ~scaldhead. eczema
and chronic sore eyes. Price % cents per
box.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
MONTANA NEWS.

1t is rumored that the Montana Central
will soon be extended from Butte to Ana
cOpda.
new railroad bridge across the Missouri
at Townsend is among the probabilities OF
the near future.
The stage heretofore running between
Livingston and Castle has been drawn off
for the winter on account of the roads
Seven car loads of ore and one carload of
bullion were shipped to the Great Falls
smelter from here last Sunday.-The Mon
arch.
The municipal election at Walkerville re
suited in a Republican victory. W. f. Hail
was elected mayor by a majority Of 30 out
OF a total vote of SOL.
Cans & Klein's store at Butte was bur-
glarized on Christmas night. Six hundred
dollars worth OF goods were stolen. There
is no clue to the perpetrators.
The total amount of assessable railroad
property in the state is S9,4SO,S 27. In
GUIDED in thes. figures are $40, T34 acres OF
land at a value OF 81, 626, 344.
A map OF definite location of the Living
ston & Butte railroad has been fled in the
United States land office at Bozeman. The
location is for twenty miles of line up
Shields river and Potter creek.
The Montana Bomb. which has been pub
lishea in Miles City during the past year,
has removed to Bozeman. where it will be
merged into the New Issue, published by the
N.w Issus puhlisbiu0 cnmnapy
ID. A. shannon, news agent on the North
ern Pacific, running from Helena to Dickin-
son, was killed one day last week near the
Little Missouri by a man named Buss, who
shot him after an alteration over the pur-
chase of some cigars. The murderer
Jumped from the train, but was captured
and put in Jail at Dickinson by the passen-
gers.
An outgrewth of the defunct Bomb at
Miles City, is the New Issue at Bosnian.
IL is much after the order Of Rev. Living
stones organ, which preached all manner
of reforms" then backslidsd, sold out to
Democracy and died. As one of Bozeman's
citizens put il. "The New Issue squats in
our town because there are more cranks in
Gallatin county and more people who like
to be fooled than in any other neck Of the
woods in the state.'-Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01

hone" was superb, also his other reading;
the title we did not catch. Miss Leader, a
young lady lately arrived from Canada,
ave us valuable help in the singing. also
a very interesting talk to the children
entitled ''G~randmother's Story" which
was highly appreciated. We would seek to
tender our thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. Hamil-
ton, of Sage Creek, fer the loan OF organ;
we are always assisted by them il it is i'm
their power to do so, even at the last mo-
ment. Mr.. s. F.. McNair OF Utica travelled
thirty miles to be with us, and to preside
at the organ. which he did in an artistic
manner. Now, to the ladies who spent the
day in decorating the hall and tree, we
wsuld tender our thanks, praying they
nay all be spared TO 10 the same next year.
While waiting for Santa Claus to come and
give us our presents, the tree got tired of
its burden and wanting to lie down awhile
tipped over on top OF the chairman. 1t
WAS 500 put back in it's place and stood
like a rock until stripped Of it's burden.
A. NJ. X.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
N0TlcE--sALE OF COUNTY BONDS.

STATE OF MONTANA. L.
County of Fergus.
Office of the County Clerk and Recorder,
Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana.
Notice is hereby given that On Thursday,
the 18th day of January, A. ID. 1891, at
. o'clock p. m, there will be sold to the
highest cash hidderf fit mine coupon bonds
OF INSTRUMENTATION OF one thousand dollars
each, which bonds are to be issued on the
credit OF said county Of Fergus, in the State
of Montana, for the purpose OF redeeming all
the legal outstanding warrants and orders
against the treasury of said county. said
bonds are to be redeemablea and payable in
twenty years after the date OF the issue
thereof, with the privilege OF paying and re-
deeming any or all of them after the expira-
ton of fifteen years from the date of their
issue, said bends to bear interest at the
rate of G per eentum per ahnum. Interest
to be paid semi-annually. Bonds and in
terest to he payable Mt the City of New
York or at the office of the treasurer Of the
county of Fergus. Bids invited up to hour
of sale. No bids received at less than par.
The Board of County Commissioners of
said county of Fergus reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Total Indebtedness (~warrants).S $4,000
Outstanding bonds tissue Of
1887, payable 1S97).-..... $4,000
Total indebtedness, including
his "a, 900
Assessed valuation, 1S90........ 3,1S6,S sos
Actual valuation (estimated) -. 5,576
Rate OF taxation, 1S90......... 16 mills.
Bonds ts be dated Feb. 2, 1891
Bonds to be issued under authority of an
act of the Legislative Assembly of the Ter
ritory (now the State) of Montana, emit
tied AN act to authorize county commits
| sioners to issue bonds to redeem outstand-
ing Indebtedness, approved March g., 1888.
and as amended by an act to amend an act
entitled AN act to authorize county com
missioners to issue bonds tn redeem out
standing Indebtedness approved March
), 1887. All bids to be sealed and marked
bid for Bonds" and addressed to
w. II. KELLY,
County Clerk.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01

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James A. Shields Post. No. 10 OF
Lewistown. meets the last Tues
|UI day of each month. at 2 p. m.
b.. H. BOWMAN.
~ c. NJ. SPENCER. Commander.
~ Adj't.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
The Christmas Tree at Dubuque.

great success at Dubuque on Wednesday
eve. The programme was opened by Miss
Katie Thomas, who rendered The Visit Of
st. Nicholas" with rare style. All the chill
dren spoke their pieces in "A way that drew
the attention OF the crowd. Miss Ines
Thomas deserves special mention for the
manner in which her piece was spoken; it
nearly brought down the house. Miss Ines
will likely be remembered next year. il all
are spared and well. Mr.. Calvin Bowers
proved himself IA master OF elocution, as
the rendering of his Widow Malone. Ma
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
Married.

KNAPP-DAVIS-At Gilksrson's ranch,
on Dec. %, Miss Hattie Knapp and Mr..
John Wiley Da wis, Judge Brassey officiating.
KNEEBONE-GANNON-At Lewistown
on Dec. 26th, Miss Josie Cannon and Mr..
John Kneebone, Judge Gudg-l officiating.
BARNEY-DUNDOM-At Lewistown on
Dec. 26th, Miss Fancy Dundom and Mr..
William Barney, Judge Gudgel officiating.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01

The question has been asked, ''In what
respect are st. Patrick's Pills better than
that they produce a p~leasanter cathartie
effect, are more certain i'm their action,
and that they not only physic but cleanse
the whole sy stem and regulate the liver
and bowels. For sale at 25 cents per box
by W. W. Dewitt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
RANCH o SALE.
A Bargain for Anyone Desiring to Engage
in Stock Raising.

For So. 900 cash you can buy a ranch o.
$50 acres located on the Musselshell, thin
county, just across the river from Roundup
The land lies along the river bottom, is
well fenced, has good improvements and is
one OF the finest hay ranches in the county
1t is well adapted for cattle, sheep OF
horses. Perfect title given. For particu
lars address this office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
BusINEss MENTION.

For bob sleds or a nice cutter, call at the
Old Tinshop. Stove and Hardware store
east OF the bridge.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22
A Bothersome Name.

This habit of naming boys after some
friend. and hanging two "last" names to
lad all of his life is about played out.
At least. that is what Mr.. Sawyer Cook,
of this city, thinks about it. His baby
had the cramps the other night, and
paregoric did not seem to have the
slightest effect upon the little sufferer,
so Mr.. Cook flew for the doctor post
haste. He pulled the bell with rousing
jerk. Up went the side window, and
che physicians voice called excitedly,
who's there"
Sawyer Cook" hurriedly cried the
anxious father
"Saw my cook, did you? Well, what
the deuce do 1 care if you saw the cook,
the chambermaid, the butler and the
stable boy? You let that bell alone, you
loon, or I'll break your face! Get out Of
thatr
but l tell You I'm no loon. I'm Saw
yer Cook!"
"Confound it, what do care If you
did see my cook? That's her business if
she wants to gallivant around at night.
l mind my business, she minds hers, and
you had better go about yours if you
want to keep out of trouble. Hear me-"
81 don't know anything about your
servants, doctor, and 1 am not drunk;
but my baby is sick, and if you don't
hurry up she will diev'
Your baby's sick? Who are your"
cried the doctor in establishment once
more.
"Why, I'm Mr.. Sawyer Cook, of 345
GRIPPE street, as l told you before, and
my babys dying with the cramp!' cried
the agonized father.
ooh, beg pardon, sir-I thought you
were some bum. l will be down di-
rectlyr'
The baby is all right now, but Mr..
Sawyer Cook wants his name changed
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22

AS most adults write without much
regard to the angle which the words
take, it is to them matter of supreme
Indifference whether upright or sloping
calligraphy is best for their health. But
with children it is different. Hence
there may be something in the recon-
mendation of Drs. Won Reuss and
Lorenz to the supreme council of hy-
giene for Austria that in future children
should be taught to write in erect char
acters, for in this form of penmanship
the scholar faces his work, and is spared
the twist of the body and neck which is
always observable in those who write
slantwise, and the tendency to spinal
curvature induced thereby.-London
Tit-BitS
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22
Renting Bibles.

The popular impression that every
family possesses Bible as we'll as die
tionary and copy of Shakespeare, like
many other popular impressions, seems
to be an erroneous one, for there is in
town firm that makes a business Of
renting out Bibles of an expensive and
handsome kind, suitable to hand to a
bishop or fashionable clergyman on the
occasion of a christening, wedding or
funeral in the family. If on the occa-
sion of these religious episodes in the
family the high church dignitary should
turn to the blank leaves between the
Old and New Testaments he would find
them devoid of genealogical records, to
the CONSERVATION of the family. A de-
posit is demanded when the Bible 10
hired, and charge of two dollars a
night is the regular price.-New York
SuD
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22
The Ring Of Cheops.

Cheops was the builder of the pyramid
which bears his name, and, as if to make
the structure perpetuate his deeds for all
time to come, the very stones and bricks
of which it is composed are stamped with
his name. Cheops lived nearly $500
years ago, his great pyramid being an
antiquity in the days when the great
nations of old were in their youth, and
yet we of this Nineteenth century can
have the satisfaction of looking upon the
very ring he wore SO proudly upon his
royal finger! The hieroglyphics on the
ring are infinitely accurate and beauti-
fully executed, the ring itself being Of
finest gold and weighing nearly an ounce.
The oval signet bears the name of Che
ops, which is in hieroglyphics in perfect
accord with the stamp on the bricks of
the great pyramid. This remarkable an
tiquity was found in tomb at Ghizeh.
It now reposes in the museum of the
New York Historical society.-St. Louis
Republic.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22

The far famed Rob Roy MacGregor
was confessedly the best swordsman Of
his day. His celebrity for welding the
visit him for the express purpose of try
ing his prowess. Barra was a gentle
man, possessing the qualities that endear
chief to his clan, with the accomplish
ments which confer acceptability in pol
ished circles. On arriving at Rob Roy's
house the MacNeil chieftain found he
was at Buchanan attending the market,
and thither he repaired. He met sew
eral gentlemen on horseback on their
way home, and accosting the nearest,
begged to know if Rob Roy was still at
the fair.
"Who inquiries for Rob Roy?" inquired
voice, more remote.
"MacNeil of Barra," said the chief.
Rob Roy approached, announcing him
self, and after exchanging salutes Barra
said:
81 have heard Rob Roy extolled as the
best swordsman of our times, and have
come long journey to prove whether he
or deserve that commentator"
"Chieftain of Barra," said Rob Roy,
81 never sought quarrel with any man;
and if it pleases you to think yourself
the better swordsman l have no objec-
zion to your opinion"
''This is the language of fear" said
Barra.
"Who dares to speak of fear to Rob
Rob MacGregor?" said MacGregor. "Dis-
mount, sir, and try if I'm afraid"
The chivalrous encounter Immediately
commenced, and Rob Roy found Barra
nearly his match; but after much dex-
ferrous play he wounded the chieftain in
the sword arm, so that he was for sew
eral months confined at Buchanan
Scottish American.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22
Authors Words.

A statistician in Paris has the patience
to count the number of words employed
by the most celebrated writers. The
works Of Corneille do net contain more
than 1900 different words, and those of
Moliere 5000. Shakespeare, the most
fertile and varied of English authors,
wrote all his tragedies and comedies
with 10, 900 words; Voltaire and Goethe
employ 10000. Paradise Lost" only
contains 5000, and the Old Testament
says all that it has to say with 5,642
words.-Cor. Baltimore American.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22
Value of Musk.

Besides flowers, several other articles
are called into use by the perfumer.
Musk is the most important. 1t comes
out Of the musk deer of the mountains
Of India, China and Thibet. 1t is ex-
tremely difficult to obtain unadulterated,
and when obtained in that condition
costs twiceits weight in gold. So great
isthe tenuity of the odor, that in an area
Of fHesfeetsit gives out 1888, 606 par
ticlesswithout undergoing an appreciable
din1inution of weight. New York Even
ing Sun.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22
Taught q Lesson.

The folly Of flirting with strange
young men is cruelty plain to a girl who
works in local dry goods store, where
every clerk has read letter she wrote
to Worcester young man, who gave q
fictitious name and address. The en-
velope contained the firm name in the
corner, and when it was sent back I'M
claimed the letter had to 60 the rounds
to find the writer. Springfield Home
cfaad
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22
sh,lob,s Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the mostl successful
Cough Medicine we have ever sold, few doses
Group and Bronchitis, while its wonderful
success in the cure Of Consumption is without
a parallel in the history of medicine. Since Its
a test which no other medicine can stand. If
Won have q cough we earnestly ask you to try
It. Price 100, Doc and 81. If your lungs are
sore, chest or back lame, use shilohs Porous
%, and all retail drugGists.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22

And IN accordance with the law and an or
der of the board of directors of the Hesperia
Land and Water Company, made at q meeting
there of, held ON the I'd day of N ovember, 1891,
SO many shares of each parcel of said stock as
may be necessary will be sold at the office of
the company, No 317 New High street, in the
city of Los Angeles, comfy of Los Angeles,
state of California, on Thursday. the 31st day
of December 1891, at 10 o'clock a. m to pay
such delinquent assessments thereon, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
december 18th, 1891.
s. III. MOTT,
Secretary of the Hesperia Land and Water
Company, Office at No. BIT New High street,
in the city of Los Angeles, county of Los An
geles, state of California. 12.12-td
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22
PROPOSALS FOR COUNTY SUP
PLIES.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVIS-
" ors of Los Angeles county, California, De-
cember 17th 1891.
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals
will be received by the Board of Supervisors of
Los Angeles county. W, to Up. m DECEMBER
2Sth. 1891, for furnishing supplies for one
year, beginning January LIST, 1897 as follows:
l. Clothing and dry goods, shoes, overalls,
drawers, overshirts, undershirts, hose, ETC., for
the county hospital, county farm and county
jail.
2. Bread for the county farm.
3, Butchers meats and supplies for the
county farm.
A. Groceries for the county farm.
Blanks for all supplies, except clothing, dry
goods, ETC., will be furnished upon application
to the clerk of this board.
Bidders for clothing, ETC., will submit sam
pies of articles proposed to be furnished, and q
certified check in the sum OF $3.50.
Bids for bread and for butchers meats, each
to be accompanied by certified check for $50
Bids for groceries to be accompanied by q
certified check for 800.
The board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
By order of the Board of Supervisors of Los
Angeles county, California.
T. II. WARD County Clerk,
And ex-oficio clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By HENRY 8. KNAPP, Deputy. 12-19-8t
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22

LEGAL and through tickets sold, baggage
checked, Pullman sleeping car reservations
plication to J. NJ CRAWLEY, Asst. g. Pas. ACT,
No. 200 3. Spring St., cor. Second. CHARLES
SEYLER, Agent at Depots.
lSundays excepted.
RICH'D GRAY, Gen. Trafic Mgr.
T. H. GOODMAN,
tt Gen'l Passenger Agt.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22
Humidity About.

Guest, (at restaurant in moist weather)
--Waiten I can't get any salt out of this
salt cal1ar.
Wadter- You've forgotten to unscrew
thsstop, sir.-New York Weekly.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-12-22

COUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAILWAY
y COMPANY Santa Fe Route).
IN EFFECT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1891.