Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-12-28

Dccu pdiuohcd oy ooNCfhOi hiCh'iuS'
The ground of the pardon is that
Scott had done some good deeds pre-.
~viously and was drunk when he com
mitted the crime.
On fourth page will be found the
delinquent tax list for 1898. While
the total amount of taxes paid into
the county is something over $4,000
greater than last year, woing to a
higher levy, the number OF persons
delinquent is about two and one-half
times greater than last year. Parties
who have paid their taxes should look
over the list as instances of double
assessment may be discovered.
We acknowledge receipt of member
ship card, good for three months, to
Edd Mobiles athletic parlors. We
fully appreciate Mr.. Mobiles philan-
thropic motives. He is aware that
newspaper men are generally poor in
pocket and physically week, and he
has been in the west long enough to
know that a little muscular develop
ment and a few tips on the manly art
might be OF value any day. Thanks.
The close Of the year 1898, not
withstanding the universal hard times
throughout the western country,
shows that Lewistown has forged
ahead, and the building record of the
year is one that would be creditable
to a city four times the size of this
town. When such prosperity is en-
joyed by the people OF the town in the
face of adverse circumstances, what
can be confidently expected when
times improve?
Frank Scott, late manager or Nc
ginness' drug store, returned last week
from a trip to southern Iowa, to
which state his folks moved from here
to make their future home. Some
few weeks ago his mother suffered a Sc
YER fracture of the arm by falling,
but was fast recovering when he start
ed on his return trip to Lewistown.
Mr.. Scott is at the old stand, having
taken charge of the drug department
of Mr.. Little's store.
Cattlemen and hockmasters say
that in years coyotes and wolves have
not been so plentiful on the ranges,
neither have losses by them been so
great. Large black wolves are re-
ported numerous in some sections.
Some OF the cattle companies are en-
ploying hunters and paying five dol
lars each for the hides of either wolves
or cayotes, Stockowners say that
they will lose thousands of dollars
worth OF stock this winter through
the ravages ofthese pests.
The ball and banquet given under
the auspices OF the Knights OF Pythias
lasC Monday evening, was a most en-
joyable occasion. The attendance
was over one hundred couple, but the
committee and floor managers attend
ed to their duties so admirably as to
cause but little delay in forming. The
music was all that could have been
desired, but that cannot be said OF the
supper, which, for a banquet, IA Sc
verely criticised. Dancing was con-
tinued until after four O'Clock, many
couples being reluctant to leave the
hall even at that hour. The order
will clear a goodly amount besides
having afforded their friends great
pleasure.
county writes from Malta as fol-
lows: "What new kind of an idiot is
the wool writer of the Independent ?
Ii he had been down on silver the
same as he is on wool, he would have
been run out OF the country. am
afraid very few of us will be able to
stay in the business if free wool does
obtain. Cannot see any benefit to
the people OF the United States. as it
will be only a couple of years until the
woolmen of London will control the
market, and then cheap wool will be a
thing of the past. There has been
some bad weather owe here, but a
chinook took all the snow off today.
Have not had to feed any yet"
Prof. Loar had rather an "amoosin"
experience on Christmas. As he was
returning from the party about mid
night to his room in the school build
ing he was overtaken on the bench by
Deputy Sheriff Nichols, who at the
same time fired a shot in the air.
Conscious of no wrong doing and GER
tain that the officer had struck the
wrong trail, the Professor stopped,
with hands down. until the deputy
approached, and then asked "what
was the matter" The mistake was
readily discovered, and after ample
apology, Mr.. Loar proceeded to the
temple of learning, where he is also
engaged in teaching the idea how
to shoot. Mr.. Nichols was in search
of a party who. it is said, broke into
Ben Chute's house on the east side.
The fair at the Presbyterian church
last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
was a financial and social success
The Peaked sisters were the attraction
Tuesday evening and the songs and re-
citations were very entertaining.
Wednesday evening the fan drill was
executed very nicely by a number of the
school girls. The fancy goods booth
contained numerous articles suitable
for Christmas, which found ready sale.