Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-10-12

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on the bridge last night, having been driven
from the ranch OF the Sage Creek Sheep Co.,
near Utica, Fergus county. They were
brought here by +. W. Green, OF Utica, and
turned over to Ira Browne, of the Sweet
Grass Hills, who will take the band to the
home ranch OF the purchasers, Messrs.
Toole Il Beard, near West Butte.-Rive
Press.
Fergus county is given credit for Ben
Hall. alias Ben Mattox, the train robber
who was sounded in the fight at Java on
the Great Northern. Mattox is one OF the
PARTIES implicated in the plot to rob the
Bank OF Fergus county and who eluded
our officers and made his escape to the
Yellowstone country. 1t is said he was
formerly in the employ of the Circle Bar
outfit.
f. j. Burrows, late proprietor Of the
Lewistown bakery, ollowed in the foot
steps of his predecessor, John Hull, and
attempted to jump the county last Satur-
day. At Beaver creek he showed a good
sized roll OF greenbacks but when over
taken at Philbrook by officers had but
SIP. Several city merchants aud John X.
Mason of Rock creek were instrumental in
recalling the would-be skipper.
Alex Young, who has been laid up for
some time with Al broken limb, has SO far
recovered as to be able to resume work
and will locate with his freight teams at
the Gilt Edge mining camp in Fergus
county, where his brother Charles is now
located. He departed yesterday for that
point, taking over a LOAF of goods from
Roth x Cornhauser to Gilt Edge mer.
chants.-Livingston Enterprise.
J. w. Perkins. an expert taxidermist has
located in Lewistown and is now prepared
to do all work in his line, such as mount
ing the heads of all wild and domestic ami
mails and also all game fowls. Parties de-
string work of this nature can leave orders
at the iewelry store. Reasonable prices
paid for first-class heads. All work exc
cuted in an artistic manner and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. Prices reasonable.
Jesse Davis, confined in Jail to await
trial on the charge of conspiracy to rob
the Bank Of Fergus County, seems DESTROYS
OF making his escape even at the risk OF
murder. Tuesday Jailor Nichols found
concealed in his cell a sling shot, the frame
for which had been cut from the convict's
bed. A large stone had been procured
through Martin Bradley's assistance and
it was undoubtedly the plan to assault
the iailor when opportunity afforded and
escape. Davis will be put on bread and
water and made to work.
A. A. Campbell, travelling solicitor for
the Independent Publishing Co. of Helena,
got himself into a bad scrape while having
a good time at Maiden two weeks since.
On September 18th Mrs. Kate Pickard, OF
Maiden, filed a complaint in Justice Gud-
CELLS court charging Campbell with the
crime OF rape. Mr.. Gudgell called in Justice
Mcfarland and on last Thursday the case
was heard. Campbell admitted having
spent a night with the woman, but easily
proved that she made the first ad
and accepted money. and defendant was
discharged. l.. W. Morrison appeared for
Campbell.
Our citizens are paying little heed to SAM
tary regulations and notwithstanding con-
rtstht "atiihbS ny puyslCIdHs dIS ufinhInt
impure water. Agent Sharpe, OF the New
York Life Insurance Co., states that no
where in the state are so many applicants
for insurance rejected because of kidney
troubles as in Lewistown. The proportion
OF such cases is enormous. Ia a few years,
unless precautions are promptly taken,
desease is sure to break out. Good water
| rnnIA ha aarnra1 For cifv Iy nDi,, NJ
thestream but a Few milas and conveyed
to town at a minimum expense. Our resi-
dents should heed these constant warn.
ings and provide against the ravages OF
fever.
The literary entertainment given by the
Epworth League at the Methodist church
Tuesday evening was generally attended,
Miss Ina Craven acted as presiding mem.
Der of the society. The program began
with a chant by Messrs. Hawk and Leard.
Miss Ora Jellison and Mrs. Anderson. I'm.
fortunately the audience did not sppre.
ciate the point and the so-called chant
failed to accomplish it's purpose. The
features OF the evening were recitations 10y
Miss Ina Craven and Will Leard, a Com.
barnica" by ten OF Lewistown's fair dam.
sells, solo by Miss Eddy, duet by the Misses
Davis and GRAFTON by Miss Hoberton.
The "Combarnica" or comb-drill, was Ger.
tainly the hit of the evening, the ladies
rendering "Suanee River" led by that pop.
ular humorist, Judge Meagher, he beating
time with a large cane in "a most side-split'
ting manner. They were recalled three
times. Miss Craven recited "Mona's
Waters" with good emphasis and knew
every line perfectly, Will Leard presenting
Roger and |" in fine manner. Miss Eddy's
solo was literally applauded, while Miss
Hoberton's Grafton on Education from a
Moral Standpoint was strong and well
composed, although more properly an
essay. The Misses Davis made their first
appearance before "a Lewistown audience
and had their selection been of a brighter
vein would undoubtedly have been encored
both having good voices. Several good
hits were presented in tableaux. All enter
tainments of this character are well at,
tended and can be made very enjoyable
during the long winter shortly to be upor
us. 1t is hoped the Epworth League and
other societies will repeat frequently and
our Young people can lend a helping hand
to the projectors by taking part when
called. A general audience would appre
ciate IA program more and leave in better
spirits were the selections of "A less melan.
chOiy character.