Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-04-23

Messrs. stiles & Walldrof have had the
dwelling on the mill property thoroughly
renovated, plsstered and put in condition
for occupation. They will Use it the com
ing season for Office and sleeping rooms.
1t is very conveniently situated for this use.
Harry Scovel was in town last week TAX
ing orders for p. Yegsn & Co, the Billings
grocery house, whom he now represents.
This firm has a braneh store at Ubet, and
are making preparations to enlarge their
quarters and greatly increase their stock
OF merchandise.
Chas. Powell has purchased a lot south
OF g. W. Hunters on Fifth avenue, ofChas.
Long Tor the sum OF sips. A contract has
been let to Rodger Bros. for the erection OF
a o~ne-story dwelling theron, eighteen by
twenty-six feet. Men have been blasting
Tor a well during the past week.
Martin Krobol left town last Friday with
the remains of his brother, which will be
taken to Minnesota. Hewas accompanied
by Vim. Bevers as far as Great Falls. Mr..
krobol thinks his brother had several hum
dred dollars in money at the time OF his
death, but he was unable to get any trace
OF it while here.
Thos. Duffy was over from Fit. Maginnis
Tuesday. He reports the grass growing
and everything looking well in that local
ity. He handed us an interesting letter
which he received from New York recently.
1t was from d dealer in green goods" who
is anxious for him to invest. Tom says it
is a little too early for suckers to bite.
Ed. Stacy met with a painful accident
Tuesday afternoon at Castle Butte. While
in the act Of placing his horses in the box
OF the tread saving machine, which he is
operating, one of the animals kicked or
struck him in the face. He came immedi-
ately to town and had the wound dressed
by DR.. Hanson. No bones were broken.
The poll tax required to be collected by
the assessor is the tax hereafter denomi-
mated as a poor tax, and every man be-
tween the age OF 21 and go is liable for the
same, and the assessor is required to seize
anything, even a mans blankets, and sell
the same in three hour il the amount lie
not paid on demand.-Great Falls Leader.
The two lots on the corner Of Third ave
nue. and Main street, owned by l.. Rotwitt,
were this week sold To aux Bros. Tor tbs
sum of 81 200. The Laux boys eontem-
plate erecting thereon the coming summer
a fine building, the two fronts to be sf brick
and the inside wall of stone. This will be
another addition to the substantial bust
ness blocks on Main street.
IL. b. Varney, foreman OF the Galloway
Cattle company, arrived from the mouth
Of the Mnsselshell last Saturday and left on
sunday for the home ranch, south OF the
S~nowies. Mr.. VaTney says the company's
cattle, which were driven down there last
fall, got through the winter in fine shape.
The grass WAS very good in that section
and much less snow than in other portions
of the county.
George W. Hunter delivered the ARGUS n
ton Of excellent coal last week, and it was
given a thorough test in our engine furnace
to demonstrate its merits in making steam.
We found it much superior to wood, max
ing a hot, steady fire and leaving no elink-
ers. Mr.. Hunter has a fine quality OF coal
which is constantly improving with mining.
He expects to get his mine opened up in fine
shape during the summer and be prepared
to do "A large business next fall and winter.
1t will be remembered that a p~ostoffice
was established on Armell's creek over a
month ago but as yet no service has been
secured. Thu postmaster, Hon. James
Fergus, requests us to inform those interest
ed that owing to the fact that he had moth
ing to do he has tendered his resignation.
We hope the people of that vicinity will
not let the matter drop but keep psgging
away until they get what they want. A
postoffice and service on Armell's creek
would prove a great accommodation.
Mr.. Charles H. Fee, of the Banner Cigar
Manufacturing Company Of Detroit, Mich.
will visit all points in Montana and place
on sale the celebrated brands of Banners"
Travellers Girls" Montana Bellies, 4"
'sProspectors, " ''Chestertields,' and other
leading cigar brands. He also carries all
imported tobacco. SO that any man can
pick out just what suits his taste and make
a cigar on the spot. Cigar dealers will be
able to secure trst-class brands at reason
able figures. Mr.. Fee will visit this county
the latter part of the month. Wait and
see his samples.