Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-07-05

, mother, who will spend the summe
with her son and daughter. Mr.. Ed
wards had tickets through to Towns
end, but reached Billings when the tie
up occurred. He is greatly elated upon
getting that near home, however. He
secured a livery at Billings which took
him to Lavina, where he was met by
a livery ron this place. His sister is
still at the Springs waiting his arrival
there. Rev. Edwards will conduct
services at the usual hour next Sun
day.
]. w. Provard, manager and one OF
the owners of the Spotted Horse mine
in Fergus county, came in this norm
ing with ex-Sheriff Sullivan, w. II.
Brayton and B. H. West. They
brought with them a large mount OF
gold bullion from the mine at Maiden
and left on the delayed train this al
ternoon for Helena. Mr.. Provard,
since taking charge OF the Spotted
Horse, has practically paid off all the
indebtedness of the same, including
the purchase price, and has a splendid
property in that mine. OF course he
has not had his name in the New
York papers like Ammon of Gilt Edge
notoriety) as a bear hunter and bri.
gand fighter; but he has paid the
debts of the Spotted Horse and held
the respect OF his employss.-River
Press.
An accident occurred last Sunday
that resulted in the injury of a young
lady of I.ewistown and the death of a
horse. A party of young people rode
out to the branding corral OF the
Horseshoe Bar ranch, among the
number we're Chauncey Cook, Walter
Downing and Jesse Ellis. As the three
were riding along at a rapid gait thew
came upon a soft place at the too of
n hill. The forward feet of the horses
went down to the shoulders, while the
momentum sent the riders over the
heads of their steeds. Chauncey Cooks
horse hit his head On the ground, break
ing his neck, the animal dying instant
ly. Miss Ellis struck on her shoulder
and was severely injured, while her
companions escaped with slight
bruises. The pony young Cook was
riding belonged to Herman Often. 1t
is fortunate that the mishap did not
result more seriouslv-
DIR. Cliff Lindsey and Miss Amy
Hurst were united in marriage last
Sunday evening, Rev. Hawk oficiat-
ing. The bride recently arrived here
from Glendive, while the groom has
heen a resident OF Lewistown for over
a year. Charl.y Little and several
others determined the event should
be celebrated and invested in a few
giant f~irecrackers which they exploded
a the Little residence, where they
are stopping. The genial doctor
soon responded to the cannonade and
at the head OF the artillerymen led the
way to liquid refreshments. On Mon
day evening the bride and groom were
given a serenade by Shafer's band and
in return the boys we're invited to a
collation. of wine and cake. The
groom has made many friends during
his residence here and has built up a
remarkable practice for one so young
in the profession. We wish him and
his happy bride many years OF mari
tai bliss here in III midst.
To day the management ofthe local
land Office changes hands. Messrs.
Burg and Cook go out, and Messrs.
Hilger and Barnes take their places as
register and receiver respectively. The
land Office here was opened November
26, 1890, since which time this is the
first change that has been made. Dur
ing their incumbency OF the office it is
safe to say there has been no Office
better conducted, or whose patrons
have been served in a intelligent
and accommodating a manner. Fur
ther than that, the letter files OF the
office show a surprisingly small num-
Der OF errors corrected by the depart
ment. This fact is particularly notice
able for the reason that both officers
were entirely new to the duties OF the
office, and there were no records for
them to follow. During their term of
office they have been called upon to
decide many important contest cases.
and in only one case that of Culnan
VS.. Page, was their decision reversed
on appeal to the Commissioner. In
all other respects the Office has been
conducted equally well. This is a rec
ord of which Messrs. Burg and Cook
may well feel proud, and one which
the incoming officers may emulate with
profit both to themselves and to the
patrons OF the Office. We wish all sue
cess to the new incumbents.
If there is a meaner piece of road in
Fergus county than that along the
bluff on Spring creek, about three miles
above town, it should be fenced up,
or a sign posted, reading ENSURE your
life before you start over the road"
This Spring creek road is a disgrace to
civilization. 1t is simply damnable.
As a wrecker of vehicles, an abuse OF
horsef1esh, and a distuI Der of digestion,
it has no equal in Montana. 1t is a
burning shame that the people OF
upper Spring creek are Obliged t 20 travel
over it, and if there were another
convenient for them they would be
justified in going there to trade. We
believe there is not the slightest rea-
| son or excuse for this state of affairs,