Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-09-15


Elsewhere will he found IA card from Chas.
A. Burg, candidate for sheriff on the Re-
publican ticket. Mr.. Burg will make no
mistake in his appointments and he will
not employ twice the force necessary to
perform the duties of the office, as exists
at the present time.
Mrs. Dan Winters. Of Rock creek, was
seriously injured last Friday by being
thrown from her buggy while driving
through town. One wrist was broken and
he other dislocated, besides Earring her
Iervous system very severely. She IL now
Improving as fast as can well be expected.
John l.. sullivan was knocked out; and
ia his defeat he has little sympathy from
he American public. because he is and
always has been IA bully. His namesake in
this county will bc knocked out also, and
Tor similar reasons will receive a. little
sympathy as does John l..
On account of the illness of W. Il. Miner,
formerly of the Bank of Fergus County, his
new Warwick, pneumatic tired, safety bicy-
Gle is for sale at S125 cash. The machine
j. OF the finest quality, has been used but a
few weeks. and cost SI65. Apply Of Austin
w. War; at the bank.
Z. :. Smith, charged with stage robbery,
was released on 81 900 bonds Monday
morning To appear October Sth for exami-
nation. His sureties are +. l.. Ashley, of
IIalbert; j. w. Richardson and l.. G. Bar
rott, of Barrett; H.. Z. Brooks, of Lewis
town, for 81 900 each.
John b.. Tucker, OF the Montana Savings
Bank, arrived in town last week and has
been busy examining applications for loans.
Mr.. Tucker, in company with Edward
Brassey, left yesterday for the Judith and
Wolf creek country. Parties in that sec
ton desiring loans can see them on their
arrival.
T.. G. Schneider. the Lewistown merchant
tailor, desires to inform the public that
his fall and winter samples have arrived,
and that they are the cheapest and largest
is now ready to take Your orders. Look
at his goods and prices. Suits from $50
upwards. Satisfaction guaranteed.
George w. Crane, of Choleau. George W.
Moore. nf Deeer Lodge, and George W. Cook
Of Fergus, are members of the Republican
state committee. The George Washing
tons are strictly in it iu Montana, and the
party of protection seems to be the logical
camping ground of the namesakes of the
signer of the first protective tariff bill.
River Press.
James Fisher and Cliff Deyo were down
from Maide Tuesday. Mr.. Fisher is pro-
prietor of the Canyon saloon, and Cliff
wears the white apron behind the bar,
where he mikes things up to the delight
OF patrons. No weary and thirsty candi-
date should miss them on his rounds
among the dear people," The boys keep
a neat and orderly place.
W. NJ. McGinnis and wife. of White Sui
phur Springs, were in town last week. 1t is
umored Mr.. McGinnis has rented the
building now occupied by T. c. Power Il
Bro. as a dry goods store, and will put in
a stock of drugs. Mrs. McGinnis has many
friends in this section, she formerly being
Miss Kate Waterman, daughter OF Max
Waterman, oil the Springs.
The Republicans of this county will have
AN opportunity to hear Hon. Chas. $.
Hartman. their nominee for congress, in IA
couple of weeks. His time is SO limited
that he will not be able to make over two
or three speeches in this county. The com
mittee should correspond with Mr.. Hart
man at once in relation t. his appoint
ments so that ample time will be given to
advertise the meetings.
At a meeting of the congregation of tho
Presbyterian church held Tuesday evening
at the church, DIR. W. +. Hanson and Sam.
ueI Phillips were reelected trustees and g.
W. Cook chosen to succeed DIR. j.. H.. VII
lard as the third member of the board.
Prof. j. NJ. Parent was elected treasure r
to succeed himself, and "A call extended to
Rev. George Edwards as pastorfor another
year.
In calling attention last week to the open
an error in including Deerfield in this regis
try precinct. The voters of Forest Grove,
East Fork and Lewistown will register here,
but those of Deertield register at Deeriield
postoilice. Registration opens today, and
will continue but thirty days. Don't fai
to attend to this matter at once. II you
don't register, you can't vote.
The Republican convention of Fergus
county last Saturday selected G.. A. Burr
as the candidate Tor sheriff. Mr.. Burg was
Tor IL number of years "A resident Of thin
city, during n portion Of which time he wal
chairman of the county central commit
tee, and 10y aggressive and well-directe,
labor largely contributed to the favorabl,
condition OF Park county. He is thor
nushly qualified to fill the position FOL
which he has been named, and the peopl,
of Fergus county will do the correct thin.
il making his election sure.-LivingstoI
Enterprise.
Whether it be the duty of the commits
s%ioners or the board of health to attend t.
such matters, there is no doubt but thai
the sanitary condition of the town should
receive more attention than it does at pres
cnt. For years there has existed near tn,
loot of Main street a deep, stagnant poo
that is Just fitted for breeding fever ano
malignant diseases. Adjacent resident,
say they are satisfied that this pool il
largely responsible for sickness in thei
families. With the cutting of a ditch Is,
feet in length this could be drained and theI
filled up. There are, probably, other placer
" wherever they are they should be looked
after at once 10y the proper officers
A WONDERFUL REGION.