Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-06-01

town.
W. X. Walker climbed the flag pole at the
school house last Sunday with the aid OF
pole climbers, placed n new rope through
the pulley and raised the flag. 1t was IA
hazardous feat for which Mr.. Walker de-
serves great credit. On Monday $1,000
was raised in short order to compensate
him for his task.
You will find the advertisement of the
Great Falls, Lewistown and Maiden Ex-
press company in another column. This
company will aim to give good rates and
insure prompt delivery of goods. 1t should
receive the encouragement OF our business
men. The mpa starts a team from
Maiden and Great Falls next Monday
morning.
John +. Cameron of Findon made us a
pleasant call on Monday. Mr.. Cameron
said while he only lost three head of sheep
during the winter. he lost more during
lambing than for the past three years. lie
did not feed II pound of hay during the
winter. Mr.. Cameron realized 10 cents a
pound on last years wool clip, and thinks
he is in good luck.
A telephone message was received in
Lewistnwn last Sunday afternoon an
nouncing the death OF George jackson,
which occurred at Warm Springs in the
morning of that day. The deceased WAS
taken to Deer Lodge about n year ago for
Treatment. 1t is presumed that he never
fully recovered from the shock sustained
from exposure while lost in the Musselshell
country.
Major richards has sold his ranch on
the Judith and will leave in a short time
to visis the Worlds Fair. He expects to
return in a few weeks accompanied
by a couple of old army friends who will
join him in retaining lane by irrigation.
The major has great faith in the reservoir
sy stem which he has made IA study during
the past winter. He thinks thousands Of
acres can be reclaimed near our mountain
ranges without the outlay of a great
amount of capital.
John Newman and Ben Stevens, OF Ubet,
have purchased "A saloon in Big Timber,
for many years owned by the Mielde Bros,
and will open business at that point on
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Timber for some weeks and will be joined
by Mr.. Newman about the 10Th inst. The
gentlemen have been residents of this sec
tic for a long period and their host OF
friends will wish them success in their new
location. Fenske of Billings will rent the
saloon at Ubet now occupied by Mr.. New
man.
w. G. Norman and William Roberts have
formed n partnership in the jewelry bust
ness and will consolidate their stores, Mr..
Norman moving in with Mr.. Roberts this
week. The former is making arrangements
to build at onee on his old site on Main
street where the new firm will eventually
be located. Mr.. Norman has been estab-
lished in the business too long to require
any introduction to the public. lie has
built up a fine business by uniform courtesy
and good workmanship. Mr.. Roberts, by
his industry and close attention to bust
ness. is becoming n skillful workman. The
many friends of both gentlemen will wish
them success in uniting their interests.
William Neil and wife, of TIBET, visited
L~ewistown last Saturday. While on their
return home Sunday and when near Trout
creek one singletree became detached,
allowing the tongue to drop. The team
was wild and broke away, splintering the
tongue, breaking one axle and throwing
Mr.. Neil and wife violently to the ground.
They were both unable to move and lay
helpless until parties at Trout creek seeing
the team run through the lane and recug-
| nizing it, started in search of the wreck.
They were then removed to Clifford's ranch.
Both are severely bruised, but especially
Mrs. Neil, who was run over, and it is still
doubtful whether she is injured internally
or not, though no bones are broken.
Edward Carr. brother of Chas. b. Carr,
of Okla, died at Okla last Friday morning
of consumption. Deceased was thirtv-three
years OF age and had been IA resident of
Montana nine years. He came here with
weak lungs. but during the first few years
showed improvement and it was hoped
consumption would be avoided, but later
his lungs grew weaker and death finally
overlook him. Rev. Edwards conducted
hrirffunera services at The residence ofChas.
T.. Carr Sunday afternoon and the remains
were laid to rest on the Severance home
ranch, where Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Sever
ance and Others ha We been inferred. Mr..
Carr had made "A large circle of friends
around Okla, who will sympathize with
his brother in his loss.
Lewistown is certainly taking on a met
ropolitan air. New life and energy is daily
being shown in all her business enterprises.
In no house is n more business-likc and up
to-date spirit to be seen than in the pro.
g~ressive house OF I. c.. Power ~ Bro. Their
stores fairly TEEN with the most choice and
select assortment of general merchandise.
Have you seen the beautiful decorations
which this house has lately put into effect?
Over the dry goods division is a wonderful
array of handsome lace curtains and che.
mile portiers, artistically draped, and
throughout the store there is every evi
dence of push and hustle. An enterprisinl
feature of this always busy house is the
weekly change they give to their advertise
ment which appears in yourfavorite Taper
Read it carefully every week; it will surely
be profitable.