Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-12-27
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urer to furnish the copy the delinquent
tax list will not appear until next
issue. Taxes have been so well paid
up that the list will be scarcely more
than half as great as last year.
Jack Frost came in from the west
early Sunday morning and will spend
several weeks in and about Lewis
town. His annual visit is hailed with
merry bells and if he does not outstay
his welcome we will bid him come
again.
The second quarterly conference of
the NJ. f. church will be held on De-
cember % and 90, business meeting
Saturday evening. Preaching Sunday
morning and evening by REV. Il. H.
Garvin. Sacrament at the close of
morning service. All are cordially in
vited.
Attorney B~lackford Is spending the
holidays at Helena. In the Indepen-
dent OF the oath inst. there is an in
ter resting interview with the gentle
man, in which he dwells upon the
prosperity of the Judith country, our
mineral resources and the attractions
OF Lewistown.
Secretary Herford informs us that
petitions for membership in the east
ern Montana Wolf Bounty associa-
ton are being circulated all over the
county, as well as ia Fergus and Gus
ter, and it is expected that a large
number of members will be secured
Billings Gazette.
d. NJ. Crowley's Delivery was
making the snow fly on Main street
Monday. The PAGER went by our
windows like a streak and was ad.
mired by many early pedestrians.
This horse will probably be taken on
the circuit next year and will surprise
some OF the favorites.
w. II. Kelly returned from Helena
on Monday evenings fast freight"
Mrs. Kelly and the children have gone
to southern California to spend the
winter. DR.. Monahan accompanied
his mother, whom has also gone to
California, as far as Ogden, Utah, re-
turning to Lewistown Friday last.
Prof. Loar and Miss Cora Blodgett
left on Mondays Great Falls coach to
attend the teachers association at
Livingston. At Great Falls they will
be joined by Professor Pomeroy and
a number OF his assistants, who will
accompany them to Livingston. Mrs.
Howey left tor Helena and Livingston
last week.
The Knights of Pythias ball Christ
mas evening was attended by over
one hundred couple. The supper was
been served. The music, together
with the merry spirits of the dancers
made the affair a very pleasant one
and while all enjoyed themselves, the
order realized a handsome profit.
Holiday trade has been very good
and our dealers report their stock
nearly sold out. This fact is pleasing
to note Us it shows that not only have
our merchants had good sales, thereby
receiving encouragement to bring
a greater variety and more next year,
but that our citizens are in a condi-
ton to buy and many were the recipi-
ents of handsome presents.
January 7th is Inauguration day
throughout the state. From that
date Fergus county will be differed
by Republicans from orone to sena-
tor. The only exception is H. o..
Wareham, a minority OF the board of
county commissioners. II these new
officers perform their duties properly,
as there is every reason to believe
that they will, two years hence Demo-
cratic nominations will be a joke.
On our first page will be found adj
vertisement OF great opportunities
for the purchase of winter clothing.
The counters of the Power Mercan-
tile Co. are overloaded with rare bar
gains for cash and prices have been
again reduced in order to keep the
stock moving. This weeks display of
bargains exceeds all previous efforts
and defies competition. Take a look
at their stock and you will certainly
buy.
Monday evening the electric light
plant had a mishap resulting in the
public being deprived of lights on
Christmas eve. The cogs in a bevel
wheel we're torn out and a carpenter
was Obliged to work nearly all night
and until noon on Christmas day to
repair the damage. AS many bust
ness houses and residences had no
lamps at all there was considerable
rustling for lights, oil and lamps SELL
ing rapidly for few hours. C. f. Lit
tie placed a dozen candies on his show
cases, presenting a great contrast to
the electric lights.
The Christmas trees and Sunday
school exercises at the Presbyterian
and Methodist churches were held
Monday afternoon and evening, the
churches being well filled On both &C.
casions. At the Presbyterian church
presents had been provided by the
school for each scholar and teacher
and were a fine lot of substantial
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