Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-06-15
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Sheep shearing has begun.
Light business before the court this
session.
A large number of strangers are in town
this week.
f. p. Chandler and family visited the
county seat Monday and Tuesday.
The frame work for Sloan's new livery
stable on Fifth avenue is nearly completed.
Hon. James Fergus and his brother
William visited Lewistown first OF the
week.
One hundred dozen BBA sheep shears at
Montana Hardware company's, going at
sI.25.
w. +. Hanson has has c~hanged-ehe plan
of his new building so as to have the front.
age on Fifth avenue instead of Main street.
Edw. c. Russell, the Helena attorney.
came in ON Tuesdays coach. He came on
business connected with his brothers es-
tate.
II. W. Dieterle, travelling agent for Muir
ply, MuclHy ~ Co., OF Great Falls, was in
the city ou Monday soliciting business for
his firm.
BoHN-Tu Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Orr on
Wednesday morning June 18th, a daugh-
ter, weight eiget pounds. Mother and
child are doing well.
II will he seen elsew here that life has
been put into our board of health and that
the sanitary regulations will he rigidly en-
forced after June 22nd. Clean up.
l.. i. Chandeliers wool clip, about 10000
pounds, passed through town last Monday
en- route Ia Fort Benton. 1t will be one OF
the first clips tn reach the railroad from
this section.
Ou editorial page will be found the en-
Iargrd advertisement of T.. Yegen Il Co.'s
Thet store. They are live merchants and
are right in tho swim for trade. lead the
bargains they offer.
Messrs. Watkins Il Wunderlin will have
the electric plant building completed this
week. The dynamo was shipped from Chi
Gag" on May 29th and has doubtless
reached Fort Benton.
The ludics OF the Catholic church real
lied ia the n~eighborhoud Of S125 from the
supper given 10y them on Monday evening.
The supper was excellent in every p~articu-
lar and enjoyed by IA large number.
\ California sheep shearing crew now
down on Dog creek are making n great
record for rapid work. Ten men recently
rheared l 500 sheep between daylight and
dark and they daily averaged over 1,3OO
head.
C.. a. Norlin. "A practical shoe maker, re-
GENTLY from Helena, has opened a shop in
the Roberts II Foster building, first door
west OF ID. VI. Crowley's livery stable, and
il prepared to do all kinds Of r ~epairing in
first class style at reasonable prices.
w. ". Dewitt is having his entire store
building painted and pointed up in imisa-
ton OF pure red brick. A coat Of varnish
will he applied to give the wall a glossy ap-
pearance. IL will not only protect the
brick but add to the appearance of the
building.
b. c. White, of the wool firm of Perrine,
Green Il White, has been recently admitted
to practice law in the state courts. Mr..
White took up his permanent residence in
this county last summer, coming from FL
mira, New York, where he was a regular
practitioner. We wish him success at the
bar.
On first page will be found the card OF
DIR. o. f. David, the Utica physician. The
doctor has been a resident of Utica for
over a year. and is enjoying IA good prac-
tice among the settlers OF the upper Judith
who appreciate the advantage OF a local
physician. Consult him when you are
ailing.
Ed Partington, representing S. c. Ashby
n Co. OF Great Falls, has been in Lewis.
town and vicinity for the past week, inter.
viewing the woolgrowers OF this section and
e~ndeayoring to persuade them to take
their wool to Great Falls for shipment this
year. Mr.. Darlington claims that wool
will yet reach fifteen cents. 1t is to be
hoped that he may be correct i'm his belief,
but it seems rather doubtful at present.
Recent letters from the company who
have contracted for the Lewistown electric
light plant, state that the apparatus has
been shipped via the Great Northern. We
can reasonably expect the plant to be in
good working order not later than August
LIST. We had expected to have our town
lighted 10y electricity July LIST, but on ac-
count OF unavoidable delays the ompany
were unable to ill the order promptly. By
the way. T. c. Power a Bro. change their
'rad.' weekly. Special bargains are adver-
tised in this issue.
Last Sunday was children's day, and it
was fttingly observed by the Presbyterian
and Methodist societies in Lewistown.
The churches were beautifully decorated
and the little folks gave "a program Of reci-
tati"ns and music. At the Presbyterian
church an Offering was made toward the
bell which has been ordered. A speciaI
feature of the church decorations was a
large arch. pendant from the center oil
which was a large bell made OF evergreens
The children all did nicely in their recita
tions and singing.
w. l.. McNlurray. the old gentleman who
was brought here from Ubet about three
weeks since and was under treatment fol
blood poisoning, died on Monday after
noon, the funeral taking place on Tuesday
Mt 2:3O p. m. Rev. Hawk conducting tn,
services. Some time ago the deceased in
jured his left hand and soon after skinned
"A sheep which had been poisoned, and it il
thought this was the cause OF the blood
poisoning. The whole arm soon becam,
affected and ultimately the entire system
The deceased leaves four SONS and two
daughters. Those in attendance at hi
bedside desire to express their thanks to
friends who nave kindly extended their aid
and sympathy.