Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-01-05

Benton house, has been elected county
cleik of Choteau county, and Dan Brere-
ton, well known in Lewistown, will step
into Mr.. Miller's position, Mr.. Huse sue
ceediny Mr.. Brereton in the office. Wy
muth Symmes will take charge of the books
at Lewistown.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Bank of Fergus County was held in
the office OF the bank on Monday evening
Of this eek. The statement of the finHn-
cial condition Of the bank and business
transacted during the past year as pre-
scented by Cashier Moe, was most salts
Factory. The old board of directors were
re elected for the ensuing year and in
structed to declare "A dividend of ten per
cent upon the capital stock.
James Corson, sheep inspector for yell
lowstone county, was out to the Miner
ranch on the Mu-selsbell last week. and
after a thorough examination Of the band
of sheep purchased by Mr.. Miner. of which
there had been a suspicion that they might
be infected with scab, declared them abso-
lutely free of an such disease. Mr.. Corson
says there was not a broker fleece in the
Danu. SHOWING IneS nuu noL Deeu roubIe
by the scab at all.-Gazette.
VIM. Hortop is having the Lewistown
Hotel completely renovated and improved.
The bay window fronting on Main street
has been emoved and a glass front will re-
place the present small office window, while
other changes that will add to the comfort
of guests and the appearance OF the hos
4 tn -
neer hotel keeper of this section and un-
derstands how to please his guests. We
look to- see the Lewistown Hotel regain it's
former popularity.
Last evening Chas. +. Miller returned
from Fergus county, where he had been en-
gagged for a week past in taking an inven-
tory of the property and effects of the
Judith Cattle Company. w. ID. Deaton,
foreman for the ompany having been
elected sheriff of Fergus county, found it
necessary to sever his connection with the
company, and his brother, ID. c. Deaton,
has been made foreman and placed in
charge Of affairs. The company is to be
congratulated If the new manager is as eff
cient a servant as was his elongated and
popular brother. River Press.
The Christmas ball at Culver's hall last
Thursday evening was all that it had been
advertised to be and a more Joyous as
sembly has not gathered in that spacious
hall for many a day. Mr.. Culver had not
left one item undone that would add to the
pleasure OF his guests and is deserving of
sincere thanks from all for the pleasure
afforded. The music was by the Lewis
town orchestra, Mr.. Fitzhugh presiding at
the piano, enchanting the dancers with his
light touch and excellent time. Supper
was served at midnight and was first-class.
Oysters were plentiful and served in differ.
ent styles. Several of the ladies won
praise by the usefulness and beauty of
their costumes. The attendance was
about sixty couple.
The legal career Of Geo. W. C. Shutter
the committee ordered to investigate hav-
ing been adverse to him, he was refused ad-
mission to practice law in that state. This
is Shutters second consecutive failure to
gain admission to practice in western
courts. 1t is well and proper. A good,
honest and conscientious lawyer is an orn-
ament to his profession, and an absolute
necessity in every city or town; but the SUI
preme courts OF Montana and Idaho are
to be commended every time they rebuke
and sit down upon that class of rascals
who only seek admission that they may
have a legal chance to victimize their clients
and the public generally. 1t is a good pro-
~tective doctrine that protects the people
from the ra wishes OF a gang who are ignoI-
and of the real dnties of a lawyer and are
bent only on plumber, and the protection
cannot be placed any two high. From the
experience of Shutter he SHOULD now be con-
WINGED that the way of the transgressor is
a trife rocky and beset with prickly pears,
when the bar of two states gets after that
transgressor.-Riyer Press.
Mr.. Thomas Murray, of P~hilbrook, was
united in marriage to Miss Nellie Tasker
Lapham. at Anamosa, Iowa, on December
18th. The Journal, OF that place, after
making the formal notice OF the wedding.
says: The groom is "a young man, who has
been "A resident OF Montana for many years,
and was "A stranger to most of the those
who were present, but his acquaintance i'm
presseu ull Win the luea tnat the pride nad
made no mistake in her selection OF a life
companion. He is a young man of more
than average intelligence, with no bad
habits, Industrious, and has already
earned and enjoyed IA competence OF
worldly goods. The bride has been raised
in this vicinity, is well known and highly
respected by all who have been acquainted
with her. She was substantially, though
not legally, the adopted daughter of the
Hon. John Tasker. For t~wenty-four years
has been considered and treated as a
daughter and sister by all the household.
She has been exceptionally good to all.
Mr.. Tasker and the boys feel as il her alb
sence from the home will be an irreparable
deprivation to all of them. Mr.. Tasker,
especially, now in his 10Th year, feels that
another link that binds him to home is
broken, though he also feels gratified that
she is provided with "A husband who will
no doubt prove all that could be desirsd in
contributing to her comfort and happiness.
Numerous beautiful, useful and costly pres
ents were provided for the bride, showing
the respect in which she has been held by
her numerour friends. All unite in wishing
the couple abundant happiness and pros
perity in the new state where they will soon
locate in their own home.
A Sprinkls of Spice.