Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-12-22
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Several ieet To grass.

The weather prophet now predietsa hard
winter.
w. :. Perkins has moved his family from
town to hi ranch.
Lots Of toy cheap at Richard's. Goand
see them before buying.
Save your money by buying your toys
a. the cheap cash store.
- l.. i. Dawkius and Barney Logan were
m from Ross Fork last week.
j. II. Waite left for Utica last Saturday
to look after his sheep interests
BoRx-Tu Mr.. and Mrs. D.. J.. Kane, on
Monday. December 10Th, a girl.
The dauuiless stage driver will have the
sympathy Of the community these days.
John Fusnriy was in from his ranch
MONDAY. He reported considerable snow
but sheep doing well.
". II. Peck and J. l.. Stuart encountered
the storm md heavy drifts by visiting the
county seat Monday.
Frank Scuvel has disposed of his freight
ing outfit 70 parties in Junction City and
has returned to Lewistown.
Ed Srope let n few days since for his
Did home in California to remain until
spring and perhaps permanently.
MARRIED-At Lewistown. December lIth.
Aaron b.. Shute to Mrs. Attic Perry, both
of Maiden, Rev. Geo. Edwards officiating.
r. j. JeIIison whoi is now located at TIBET.
is prepared to mount deer, antelope and
sheep heads, il they nave been properly
skinned.
The new Presbyterian church is receiving
it's first coat of plaster. The society will
be able to hold services in the edifce in five
or six weeks.
Z Dan llames returned Monday rom a few
S,,ys hunt on lower ArmeIl's creek. To-
g'thcr with his brother aud David Hilger,
tue paItA killed eight deer.
Grand masquerade ball at TIBET on Fri
day evening of next week, Dec. Both. Prep
arations are being made for a splendid
time. Don't forget the date.
MARHIEp-At the residence OF Mrs. f. A.
Huson on Tuesday, December Goth, Lum
Red to Miss Frances GarIick, both ofDeer-
field, Justice Il. L. GudseI officiating.
George Hunters coal teams took n spin
oil from Main street last Saturday, but
being heavily loaded and encountering de,p
s"w came to a stop over on Watson
street.
Mr.. Culver's holiday dance occurs on
Thursday evening Of next week. A general
invitation is extended. Oysters will be
served. Good music; finest dance hall in
central Montana.
Rev. Edwards will conduct specialC hrist-
/. mas s~rrvices at Landt's hall next Sunday
! muruiug and evening. Children will take
part in the evening beside several OF Lewis
towns leading ~vocalists.
An exchange gives notice TO delinquent
disorders that it has sprinkled ashes on
rr snow in front Of it's Office to prevent
Anyone from falling down in the mad rush
to settle mp. 1t Is a good idea.
News reached Lewistown first of the week
That Pres Lewis. the well known freighter.
md tukcn i'll with pneumonia and died
nhlle On route from Benton. Tn report
iIAs not Iecn confirmed and is not credited.
As announced before the Christmas exer-
cis,S a.! the Methodist Sunday School will
he held Saturday evening at the church.
\ novel programme has been prepared for
the occasion and "a large attendance is
desired. The public is invited to bring
presents to the church.
One of Dan Cruwley's colts dumped his
:. driver into the snow last Monday and
started for the ranch at n Nancy Hanks
rait. The colt was o~vertaken ut the lower
rud Of town 10y parties ON horseback. No
damage.
Eugene Townsend and o. 2. Stnweli were
ia from Deer creek last week on land bust
ness. 1t WIS Mr.. Stowell's first visit in ten
years. He remembered seeing n couple of
log cabins here then, but was unable to To-
cate them the other day.
+. e. Smith has sold his Office building
Lon Juneaux street to W. t. Mcfarland,
consideration. $1,000. Mr.. Smith still
has hi1 law Office in the building. Judge
Mcfarland will be the proper way to adj
dress "Mae" after January LIST.
w. T. Swope came in from his ranch last
Saturday. He reported less snow on Dog
creek than in this vicinity. Mr.. Swope will
move his family to Lewistown in a few
days to remain during the winter. He has
rented a house OF Mr.. Parrott on the east
side.
Sheriff-elect Deaton and his brother Dave
were in from the Horse Shoe Bar ranch last
Saturday. w. d.. will move his family to
town about the holiday season. occupying
Mrs. Dawkiu's residence. We understand
Dave will succeed W. ID. as manager of the
Horse Shoe Bar.
George Tivies. proprietor OF the Vienna
Bakery, has secured the services OF IA first
class baker from Great Falls, and will keep
on hand all kinds OF pies, cakes and bread,
including wheat. rye, graham, buns and
rusks. Orders taken for wedding cakes
and fancy cooking.
Z Joe Mcknight, manager, and Charles E.
%lilIer, secretary ga the Judith Cattle COM
panv. were in town last week on business
connected with the company Mr.. Miller
was a candidate for clerk and recorder of
Choteau county on the Republican ticket
this fall aud was elected by a handsome
majority.
AT the annual election of Lewistown
lodge No. 81, A. F. & A. NJ, held at the
Masonic hall Dec. 18th, the following Off
GERS were elected: w. NJ. Charles A. Burg,
6. w. Frank Day, j. VIC. NJ. Rogers, Secy.
w Fl. Kelly, Treas. G. J. W~iedeman, Trus-
tee Samuel Phillips. The installation will
he held on st. Johns day, Dec. 2Ith.
Here ia a chance to try your luck at
,nessipr and it won't cost you a cent. In
w. w. DeWitt's show window there is a
small bottle filled with fair sized beans and
near by "A beautiful ladies toilet set. con-
sistinp of three pieces, brush, comb and
glass. valued at SIS. This set will be given
to the person who records the nearest
oasas 70 the number of beans in the