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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Hard Wood Trees For Montana.

Now that our state is ra pidly growing in
population, farms improved, and irriga
ito extended, is it not time to begin plant
ing of such trees as rock maple, oak, beech
and elm? Farmers have up to this tin q
used their irrigated lands for hay and
grain raising. Why not cover "A number
of acres OF watered land with hard wood
trees, surrounding the grain and hay fields
perhaps? 1t would he but Al compara
lively short time before we could make
maple sugar, have our streets shaded 10y
the o~verhanging branches of beautiful lms,
and have hard wood timber for carpenters
and cabinet makers.
People have been too slow ia trying tn,
cultivation OF eastern species Of trees and
shrubbery in the west, although IL has
been proved that many kinds will thrive in
this climate and soil. Messrs. James Fer
gus and David Hilger hrve successful,
grown apple trees and various kinds o
berry bushes that have borne fruit. Surely
we want something besides pine timber
May we not appeal to all Interested in
the advancement and prosperity OF ouI
state; and we feel particularly inter, sted in
Lswistown and vicinity. 8.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

A recent Washington special says
that Officials appointed for four years
may rest assured that they will o De
disturbed until their terms expire.
Postmaster-Genera Bissell gave it out
cold this morning that no removals
will be made i'll his department until
commissions expire. He told Repre-
sentative Hatch that no commissions
would issue until four years after the
date Of confirmation, and strongly init
mated that this would he the policy in
the departments of the government.
When Representative Hatch protested
that such was not the policy under
Harrison, Mr.. Bisseil promptly said
that his own brother was protected ain
Buffalo for two years after Mr.. Cleve-
lands term expired, and that what
ever the rule might have been else
where, it certainly applied to Erie
county" This will he bad news for
the pie brigade"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
SCHOOL ELECTION.

One week from next Saturday occurs
the annual school election in the vari-
Gus districts of the county, and its i'm
pprtance should not be underestimate.
If there is any one thing i'll which our
citizens should take a Just pride it Is
our public schools. To continue or in
crease their excellence, enterprising,
public-spirited men should be chosen
as theis guardians.
In the Lewistown district five trus-
| tees are To be elected, as follows: three
for three years, one for two years, and
one for one year. This number vii,
give every part of the district repre-
sentation on the board, and will, we
believe, greatly enhance the cause oil
education in the district. /. is II mat
ter in which every good citizen should
take a vital interest; lay aside all local
prejudice. personal feeling and political
affiliations. We are glad to state that
our school elections III the past have
been free from partisan preferences.
The next thing to cast aside is petty
spite and p~rejudices. 1t is unman'y
and unworthy an intelligent community
Ike ours. The aim should be to select
pubIic-spirited, capable, progressive
men to conduct our school affairs, and
| give Il just. representation to all locali-
ties. For shame that the result of our
school election should rest upon a
wager. IL should be far removed from
slch influence; and we trust it will
never again occur IN Lewistown.
II we are to have a good school we
must have energetic and progressive
men on our school board. 1t is TO Il Q
linIncial interest Of every citizen OF
Lewistown to have a good school.
;anchmen will not secure IA home here
for the purpose of educating their
children if we have an inferior school.
People will not move in from the out
side to spend the winter months If they
have equal school privileges Learer
home. AT present our industries are
limited; there are no manufactures
employing IL force of men. There is n
small payroll here during the summer,
and i'll the winter season outside work
is suspended; ranchmen, ctttlemen,
sheepmen and others remain closely
at home, and all OF business
seem To be closed for several months.
Under such conditions, with but little
to depend upon, must We have Il
school that will not invite one fImily to
move into town, to become consumers
oi ranch products and patrons of our
merchants? Will any citizen stand III
his own light ar place an embargo on
Ills own property? This question must
be answered at the polls. GIve us II
live, energetic board of trustees and a
good school Is Insured; one which
would do more to enhance the pros
perity OF Lewistown than any other
one thing that ear pc mentioned. Lay
aside petty animosities; he men and
women OF high purposes and unseliish
aims, and Lewistown will have n school
that will rank with the best in the state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

A correspondent in the Helena indie
pendent, signing himself sportsman"
thinks the game law excellent rs a
whole, but not worth the paper it is
written on unless game wardens are
appointed in each county to see that
the law is enforced; and thinks that the
governor should request each county
to make such appointment. We be-
l.eve effective measures can be found
% enforce the law without mourning
the expense of game wardens. There
is great danger of its provinga s%inecure
to some favored individual who Is un-
able to earn a living at any other en-
ployment. 1t would prove an addl-
tional expense to counties in the way
of salaries when they have all Il e
burdens in this direction they can
stand already. We don't believe the
people weuli receive an equivalent for
the money expended. 1t would be
well, however. for every Town in the
state to orsauize a sportin. or rod and
gun club, and to offer a standing re-
ward of $50 or 500 for each conviction
of anyone killing game or catching fish
| out of season. This would prove an
incentive for parties to make com.
plants, and would, we believe, compel
obedience to the law. We don't think
Governor Richards will recommend
the appointment of game wardens
| There are but few counties able t.
stand such a useless expense.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Cattle For Montana.

In anticipation OF the heavy movement
OF southern cattle to Montana and Wyom-
ing, Governor Osborne, OF the latter state,
has publicly the regulations
under which shipments will be admitted to
Wyoming. There must be careful inspec-
ton at the start; cattle must have been
ninety days north of the infected district,
as prescribed by the agricultural depart
ment, to be received at all; no cattle ear
be trailed through the state; all must lie
submitted to inspection in Wyoming. il
considered necessary by local officials. Last
year IA determined fight was made for the
privilege of driving cattle through Wyom-
ing to Montana, but it failed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

Notice is hereby given that at the expira-
ton oi twenty-one days from the first pub
LEGATION of this notice the undersigned
David Bowman, OF Lewistown. Fergus Co.,
Montana, will make written application to
the Hon. Secretary of the Interior, for per-
mission to cut and emove about lao, 600
feet of fir and pine timber suitable for saw
logs and 1000 cords of wood from the fol-
lowing decribed surveyed land viz: section
Z, township II north, range 10 east, Fer
gus county, Montana. Said lands are
rocky, barren and mountainous, and unfit
for cultivation. and non-mineral, and con-
tain thereon about 300. 900 feet of pine
and fir timber. DAVID BOWMAN.
First publication, March %, 1855.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
rheumatism Quickly Cured.

to cure a bad CASE OF rheumatism; but il
can be done, if the proper treatment ID
adopted. as will be seen by the follwins
from James Lambert, of New Brunswick,
ILL.,: Il Was badly afflicted with rheuma
tism in the hips and legs, when 1 bought q
bottle OF Chamberlain Pain Balm. II
cured me in three days. lam all right to
day; and would insist on every one who ID
afflicted with that terrible disease to us,
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. and get well N,
once" so cent bottles for sale by W. w
Dewitt, druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Notice to Co-Owners.
To j. A.

To j.. A. BLoMQUIsT.
You are hereby notified that William
Amos Hall, your has, in accord
ance with the provision OF section 1924,
Revised Statutes of the United States, ex-
pended in labor and improvements upon
the Flora quartz lode mining claim. stu
ate in Cone Butte (~unorganizedl mining
district, in Fergus county, State of Mon
tana, the sum OF one undre dollars for
the purpose of holding and representing
said claim according to law for the year
ending December 81, 1892. and unless you
contribute or CAUSE to be cont ributed your
portion OF said expenditures. amounting
to the sum of fifty dollars (S5O), together
with interest and the costs of this adver-
tisement, within ninety days after the
complete service by publication of this
notice upon YOU. your interest in said
mining claim will become forfeited and be-
come the property OF the undersigned, your
co-owner. as provided in section 1924.
Revised Statutes of the United States.
WILLIAM AMOS HALL.
First publication January u. 1898.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

Ii is said President Cleveland l.,
going To appeal to the sentimental Re
publicans lay keeping Minister Lincoln
in London and Fred. Grant at Vienna.
This would be II gracious act on ths
part of Mr.. Cleveland, but would il
tickle the funnybone of the fire
eaters of his W party. We don't
want TO see Grover stand up 81 straight
that he will fall backwards. He might
crush some of the members of the pie
brigade"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Desert Land Final Proof.
U. S. Land Ohiceat Lewistown, Mont,
March 81 1909

U. S. Land Oficeat Lewistown, Mont,
March p, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that Daniel w.
Slayton. of Folsom, Fergus county, Mont.
has filed notice of intention to make proof
on his desert land claim No. 2196 for the
SWA. WI NW4 sec. %, and Ell NEf sec.
%, to. s N, r. 81 E., before the Register
and Receiver of the U. S. l.. O.. at Lewis
town, Fergus county. Mont. on Friday, the
2Sth day of April. 1888.
He names the following witnes ~es 10
prove the complete irrigation and recla-
nation of said land:
John e. Ellis, Peter p Stiegen, of Fol
som, Meagler county; Thomas Lee, Joseph
Moser. of Halbert, Fergus county. Mont
CHARLES A. BURG. Register.
First publication March %, 1875.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Notice of Final Entry.
Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
March IL 1893. 4

Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
March IL, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inteB-
ton to make final proof in support of hi:
claim. and that said proof will be made be
fore the Register and Receiver of the u. s.
l. o. at Lewistown, Fergus county, Mont.
on Saturday, the 29th day of April, 1888,
viz:
Thomas B. Pearec,
who made presumption declaratory state
ment No. 1l145, for he Nj NEk, and NJ
NWk, sec. 13. tip. Is N, r. IA f..
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, .said land, viz:
William V. Hesketh, ClelI Wareham,
Henry F. Dent, and Jethro wareham; al
of Denton. Fesgus county. Montana
CHARLIE A. BURG. Register.
First publication March %. 1898.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
PALACE HOTEL.
Friendly Advice.

Lawyers and doctors, as well as Other
professional men, are often annoyed d,
persons who request advice on the street
These friends do not really wan gratui
tous service; it is to them n social chat
merely. and il n bill is sent they are some
times at "A loss to understand. To give
legal ad vice or prescribe for a patient or
the street requires as much thought and
care as in q business office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

U. s. Land Office at Lewistown. Mont.
March 4, 1888.
Complaint having been entered at this
Office by Alfred Whitney against William
Myers for failure to comply with the laws
as to timber culture entry No. 1s6S. dated
October l, 1887, upon the VIZ SEA. and
Ell SWA, sec. %, tip. IA N, T. Ii E., in
Fergus county, state of Montana. with a
view to the cancellation of said entry; con-
testant alleging hat the said William
Myers has wholly failed to comply with the
timber culture laws of the United States,
in this, to-wit: that he has never broken or
cultivated any portion of aid tract, nor
caused the same to be done; and no trees.
tree seeds or cuttings have ever been
planted upon any portion of said claim,
and none are o growing thereon.
The said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this office on the 18th day of
April, 1898. at 10 o'clock, a. m to re-
spond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged failure.
CHARLE A. BURG, Register.
Rudolf Won Tobel.
Attorney for Contestant.
First publication March 9. 1898.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Notice OF Final Entry.
Land Office at Le~wistown, Mont,
March % 1909

Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
March %, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inte:i-
ton tn make fina proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the U. s.
l.. o. at Lewistown. Fergus county, Mont.
on Friday, the 18th day of April, 1898
viz:
Oliver Peters.
who made homestead application No. 100.
for the NEt NW4 sec. 35, Ed SWi, and
SEX NWi, sec. 26. tip. IGN. r. ID K.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land:
Gerard A. Hanmet, Otto Newman.
Charles Black, of Stanford; and Valentine
L.. Gates, of Utica; all of Fergus county,
Montana.
CHARLES A. BURG, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

The next legislature Of Montana will
contain e~ighty-two memb, rs-sixty-
one in the house and twenty-one in the
senate. The increase in the house will
be six; in the senate five. There will
be eight holdover members in the sen.
ate, of whom four, Cullen, Egglestop
Hoffman, and Steele, are Democrats.
and Brown, Folsom, Hatch and Swift
are Republicans.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.
Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,

Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
March IL, 1898.
Notice is hei eby given that Matilda j.
Garwood, of Utica, Fergus county. Mon
tana. has filed notice of intention 10 make
proof on her desert land claim No. $50.
tor the NWt NEt sec. 81, tip. l5 n, r. II
E.. before the Register and Receiver of the
U. S. L.. o. at Lewistown, Fergus county.
Mont, on Friday, the 18th day OF April,
1898.
She names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and recla-
nation of said land:
Elias Vannorman, Joseph Vannorman,
Mcdonald, and George f. Knowles;
all OF Stanford, Fergus county, Montana.
CHARLES A. BURG, Register.
Tint PUBLICATION March . ls9a.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

Samuel W. Allerton has been nomi-
mated for mayor Of Chicago ON a non
partisan ticket. Carter Harrison is
not acceptable to n large element n.
the Chicago Democracy, aud the!
want u see him defeated. Carter Han
rlson is a demagogue Of tie lowest
order, and il will rebound tn e credi'
of Chicago If he is buried under AN ava.
lanche of votes.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
Land Office at Iewistown, Mont,
Mu.l % 1000 4

Land Office at Iewistown, Mont,
March. 20. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will he made re.
fore the Register and Receiver of the U. S.
l.. o. at Lewistown, Fergus county, Mont.
IN Saturday, the 29th day of April,
1898, viz:
Joseph Pratt,
who made pre- emption declaratory state
ment No. lila FOR the NJ NWk sec. IL.
and 81 SWh sec. 1, tip. Is ", r. Is f..
He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Benjamin Kline, Bernard Laverdure.
Frank Moshner. and John Berger, ali OF
L~ewistowD. Fergus County, Montana
CHAELEs A. BURG, Register.
First publication March %. 1895.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

The five Republican traitors who
voted for Clark ought to have AN annual
reunion to perpetuate their infamy.
Otherwise they are liable to drop into
the abyss of oblivion from which they
never should have emerged.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

Mr.. Cleveland hal no
person who held federal office four
years ago under his appointment will
receive recognition this time. He
should have declared this policy before
the meeting of the Chicago convention.
He and Adlai would now have had
plenty of time to fish.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
MONTANA NEWS.

Captain James II. Mills has been APP
pointed by Governor Richards as commits
sioner OF agriculture and labor.
The governor has appointed the follow
ing gentlemen as member of the state
board OF ~education: R. G.. Young. of Lewis
and Clarke; Nelson Story, OF Gallatin;
James Reid, OF Deer Lodge; John F. Forbis,
81 Silver Bow; j. E. Morse, of Beavered; T.
E. Collins, OF Cascade; j.. NJ. Hamilton, ol
Missoula, and Alfred Meyers. OF Park. The
appointments were confirmed by the zen.
ate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the estate of Margaret
j. Leard, deceased: Notice is hef.by given
by the undersigned, administrator of the
estate of Margaret j. Leard. decreased, to
the creditors of, and all pc dscs IA tving
claims against the said decea rsons Exhibit
them, with the necessary vosed. to. within
four months after the first publication OF
this notice, to the said administrator, at
his residence on Big Spring creek. or at the
office OF Rudolf Won Tobel, at his office in
Lewistown, Fergus county Montana
w. III. LIZARD.
Administrators of said estate.
Dated February 9th. 1898.
First publication, March .. 1893.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

Montana's silver statue of Justice was
successfully cast ut Grand Crossing,
near Chicago, on the 18th inst. Six
teen hundred pounds of sterling silver
were melted in a crucible. The image
of Ada Rehan is said to be worth
$40 O0U
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

President Cleveland may not re-
appoint men who held office under his
former administration as a general
rule, but he would be unpatriotic if he
did not retain General Rosecrans in
his present office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Sheep for Sale.

two To- five Years old. Sheep are an extra
lot. Parties desiring to purchase can adj
dress, DIE VINGEH, Grass Range, Montana;
care OF Opheim Il Teigan-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

the senatorial term expires. In Wash
ington the case is different. Here the
senatorial term expired while the legis-
lature was still in session. In this case
there can be no question rs to the
power of the governor tn appoint.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Notice For Bids.

Sealed proposals will he received at the
Lewright crossing of the Judith river, at
10 o'clock, a. m, April 1, for construct
ing "a suitable wagon bridge over the Judith
at Lewright crossing. Plans aud specifica-
lions to accompany bids.
w. III. KELLY,
Clerk and Recorder Board of County Com
missioners.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

President Cleveland is making a col
lection of walking sticks. He will
probably loan them to members Of the
pie brigade" to aid them i'll getting
back to their homes.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Estray Notice.

Came to my ranch last August, a dirty
iron gray mare; about five or six years
old; no visible brand; weight, between 500
and o pounds. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying charges.
j. j. SHEPHERD.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

Montana is o the only state in
which winter is hangingon with a death
like grip. Down in Kansas there is
deep snow and frequent Billiards.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

Gentle Spring should place a bent pin
in her lap. Winter is lingering too
long, by far.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Hotel Arrivals.
DAY HOUSE


Alfred A. MAY, San Francisco; j. A. For
hes, st. Paul; W. f. Vinsunand vile, Utica;
Dudley DuBnse, Fl. Benton; c. C., David,
Utica; Geo. w. Taylor, Great Falls; +. w
Mettler, (?); David Calbrrath, Phiihrouk;
Daniel Riordan, Warm Springs; John ).
Mntheson, Fort Maginnis;F NJ. Smith, Fit.
Maginnis; q. NJ. Stone. Philbro"k: +. X
Warren. Utica; John VI. Myers, Rock Crte Ell
Bert Walker, P~nilbrook; w. j. Jackman,
Utica; Owen Dunn. Fort Macinnis; James
Allen, Stanford; J. T.. Bower. Stamford;
John Sellers, Mcdonald creek: Sam Tyler,
Mcdonald creek; Ed Pa..l, Utica; VIM Eft
tieu, Utica; Al Bouchar1, Bercail; George
Heiserman, Utica: w. T. Lea VEINS, Uhet;
Jack Murphy, Utica; VIM. Ferguson. Der,
Gail: Emit Marcellus. Cb-t; Jos. Moser,
Halbert; Fred Awe. Halbert, Howard
Baird. Philbrook; c. z. Barnes. Philbrook,
vii Hanks and wife. Great Falls; III. Lou.
tIIrr. Roundup; Geo. Bachman, Mussel
shell; :. T. Dalgan, Tibet; c. NJ. Clary. Phil
brook; John Il. Barrows. Helena; Edw. c
Russell. Helena: +. A. Huson. Deerfield
Jessie sample, Deerlield; John McCourt
Uhet: Otto Meyer, TIBET; John Brooks
salt Creek.
ALA HOTEL.
Archie McCoy. Maiden; Frain Anderson
81. Luuis. Mo-; Frank Coren, Helena; Gen.
shepherd. FlatwilIow; JEFF Davis, Flatwil
low: j. W. Elliot; Flatwillow: II. G. Grain,
Warm Springs: J. ID. Dudley, Helena: join
III. Stegman Helena; Sam Powell, Judith
James Fergus. Box Elder; w. 5. Smith
Maiden: X. Gies. Maiden; Patrick Lene
chan, Maiden; 5. +. Stone. Lee Balm. Stan
ford; JAS. Washburn. Ira Knapp. Maiden
Fred Awe. Halbert; b. +. Upper. FIatwil
John Marshall. Cottonwood: Thos
IerrvGeid, Maiden; ]. w Eliot, Flatwil
low; Victor Lansdoe. Maiden,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23

Jules Ferry, the celebrated French
statesman and president of the senate,
died in Paris on the 18th inst.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
NOTICE.

Notice of Application for Permission TO Cut
and Remove Timber from the Public
Lands.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-03-23
Notice of Timber Culture Contest.

Dated February 9th. 1888.
First publication. March 2. 1893.