Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-11-23

cattle a month ago. Emmett came back
with all his pockets bullying with "a load of
trinkets, mementoes, souvenirs and AL
young female heart near Lewistown.-
River Press.
J. L.. Asbridge OF Findon visited the
county seat last week. He brought news
of the birth of "a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus Thompson on the 10th inst. He
says il would be impossible to get Rufus
into a lumber wagon now, he feels So
proud. Messrs. Thompson and Perkins
are driving sheep to the railroad for ship
ment to Wisconsin where they will be fed
and placed on the Chicago market during
the winter.
W. g. Waldorf, who returned rom the
east last week, said that as he passed
through Chicago he visited the Worlds
Fair grounds, hoping to see a few exhibits
which he had missed at his earlier visit.
He was disappointed. however, as the
grounds were all torn up, tracks laid in
every direction, exhibits being moved as
fast as transportation could be secured
and the whole presenting the appearance
of n wreck.
We learn from parties in from Fort Ma
ginnis that Oscar Stephens residence and
contents were destroyed by Dire on Sunday,
the loss being total. In this connection
we would state that Edward Brassey, in
surance agent, is making a speciality OF
farm Insurance., giving one and two years
time on premiums, notes to draw z per
cent. His terms for farm insurance are
very reasonable and every farmer who has
buildings Of any value, should take tn sop-
portunity OF protecting themselves against
The fire iend.
The holidays are now fast coming on and
the question with many of us is How
much can we afford to spend on Xmas
gifts" This year owing to the hard times
money will be very scarce, and so in order
that every one can make some kind OF a
gift T. C. Power Il Bro, have made the
prices very low on everything in their store.
Why not give something serviceable, an
overcoat OF a pair OF boots, they are cheap
in price but good In quality. Read the
lad this week.
Prof. ]. NJ. Parent is certainly showing
a c~ommendable interest in our schools.
The law provides that he shall receive $40
for one visit per year to each school in the
and notwithstanding that he re-
ceives no compensation for subsequent
calls, he has already visited several schools
"A second time or more. In fact at least
one school in the county receives bis atten-
ton as often as twice each week and al
the day may be cold and stormy
he never fails his duty, even at times refus-
ing company one half the way.
1t appears that in order to take advan-
tage of the recent law of congress in behalf
of miners. viz: IAN act s~uspending mining
a assessments for the year 1S93"-it is re
quired that a notice to the effect that 1.-The
intends in good faith to hold and
work said claim" be filed on or before Dec.
1898, in the office where the mining To-
cation has been recorded, duly sworn to
before a notary public. Edward Brassy,
notary public, is provided with the neces-
sary blanks, and as the time is short
parties wishing to avail themselves OF this
law should call upon him at once.
Walla Field. the desperate character held
for conspiracy to rob the Bank of Fergus
County, will languish in the county bastile
until the March term of court. The fellow
refused the counsel OF E. G.. Worden, as ap-
pointed by Judge DuBose to defend him,
and said he had money to hire an attorney
md wontaJ mona tina fa nrncura his
counsel. The request was granted, but the
proceeding looks as though he but wanted
to remain in jail, hoping at some moment
to gain his freedom by breaking out. He
is an unruly prisoner and great care should
be taken by our officers to prevent his
escape.
John L.. Root. land agent OF the interior
department came up from Grass Range
Monday in company with j.. H. Charters.
The gentleman's home is Vicksburg. Miss,
and he c~ontemplates a Montana winter
with some degree of solicitude. He visited
the Fort Maginnis military reservation
and says he shall recommend to the de-
psrtment the disposal OF both lands and
buildings Immediately. Mr.. Root enter
tanned a number OF gentlemen Monday
evening with his experiences in the SOS
and since. Regarding federal appoint
ments he said Cleveland was not lending a
willing ear to Montana applicants, owing
to differences in the state organization.
Mississippi has received it's quota of PIE,
however, Mr.. Roothaving been appointed
nine days after Cleveland's Inauguration.
The first of a series OF lectures to be given
during the winter months by the Musical
Assembly took place at the Presbyterian
last Friday evening, Prof. t. j..
Loar entertaining a large audience with his
account of a trip through Mammoth cave.
The party, of which Mr.. Loar was one. in
cluded about sixty-four Kansans, princi-
pally school ma'ams, professors and
preachers. Mr.. Loar had sketehed the
his lecture by frequent references to
the drawing. Many of the wonders OF this,
one OF the first hundre wonders of the
world, the speaker described in an inter
esting manner lending much humor to the
as he dwelt upon especial features.
subject was instructive, and as many
of his hearers had never visited the spot,
was listened to attentively. The other
numbers on the program were good, Miss
Edwards winning her usual praise as a
piano soloist and the male quartet rem
dering a bright selection. A solo by Mrs.
John War; displayed her fine voice to even
bet ter advantage than usual, the audience
yielding without a redition.
The club sang Strike the Cymbal,"
one of the songs rendered at the Old Folks
concert last winter. Many changes in the
membership of the club were noticed at
their first appearance this season, some of
last winters favorites being missed, while
the club has been greatly strengthened by