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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
st. elmo Light.

st. Elmo's light or fire is the name
which has been given a phenomenon
often seen at sea during thunder
storms. 1t appears in the shape of a
brush or star seldom round or
square), usually at the tips of the
masts, or if on land at the points of
gables or spires. 1t is occasionally
accompanied by a kissing noise, and
ON this account is believed to be an
electrical manifestation.
The old time mariners believed the
light to be the spirits of Castor and
Pollux (who yer supposed to watch
over men who go down to the sea
in ships'O, they always regarding
the fire" as a sign that the force of
the storm had been spent.-St. Louis
Republic.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
The Preacher'. Horse.

1t was the general remark that the
chaplains of the army during the
war rode the best horses, and indeed
gentlemen of the cloth are proven
bially good judges of horsetiesh. 1t is
related that an itinerant preacher
who was stationed at Jamaica, N. Y,
occasionally ON his way to New
York, would pass by Snediker's tav-
ern in such a way that the spokes of
his wheels were quite invisible, and
there was something so promising in
his animals gait that one morning a
veteran turfman inquired:
Who owned that ere hossl'
Being told that it was a clergy
mans, he put on a thoughtful look
and exclaimed, EFF a Methodist
preacher a get that ere animal
down to 2:45, l think with my var
min / could knock off 16 seconds"
He soon struck up a bargain with
the parson, paying an extra price
for the horse and put him into sci
entific training, but all to no avail,
for he found that the preacher had
got everything out of the animal
that he was capable of.-Boston Her
aid
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04

You will tind some people who are
positive that gas companies blow OF
pump air from the works into the
gas mains during the day to make the
meter go around and to make the in,
dex register. This is sheer nonsense,
for not only can the consumer at any
time by lighting a burner convince
himself that the pipes contain illumi-
mating gas and not air, but where no
gas is burned and the house pipes are
tight the consumer, by watching the
small index hand of the meter dur
ing the day, will find that it remains
stationary.
Another widespread belief is that
manufacturers of gas meters and gas
companies work hand in hand to de-
fraud the consumer, whereas the fact
IS that gas meters r measuring ma
chimes constructed with accuracy and
on scientific principles by response
BILE manufacturers, and that before
use all machines are tested as other
accuracy by special state meter in
York Mail and Elk
press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY.
The Most Attractive Route for Travellers for
the Summer Season.

The magnificent, exclusively passenger
steel steamship. North West, running in
connection with the Great Northern rail-
way, will start from Duluth every Friday
at 4 p. m, for Sault Ste. Marie, Detroit,
Cleveland and Buffalo, affording tourists
and travellers a charming trip over the
Great Lakes in "a floating palace, which is
acknowledged to be a marvel of marine
architecture. Her length is 3 feet and
width forty-four feet, the stateroom, dining
room, saloons and smoking room are su-
perbly appointed. There are also 13G first
class cabins fitted up with every knowncon-
venience for comfort. Her motive power
consists of two quadruple expansion en-
gines, 1000 horse power. There are dis
tributed throughout the ship 1900 incan-
descent lamps. 160 more han are used on
the Atlantic liner "Campania," and she
carries q search light of 10000 candle
power.
Passengers leaving Great Falls Wednes-
days on the atlantic Express at 4:45 D.. m.,
reach Duluth in ample time to make the
transfer to the steamship.
Fol rates, diagrams, berths and all in
apply at the Great Northern
ticket Office, No. d North Main street.
C. W. PiTTs.
c. f. DUTToN, City Ticket Agent,
Genl Agent. Helena, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE To VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for
the registration of the names of the quail
fed electors in election district No. q. in
the county If Fergus and state of Montana
prior to the general election to be held on
Tuesday the 9th day OF November. A. ID.
SAL for the said county of Fergus, will
expire at Ia o'clock p. IN. on the 10th day
of October. A. ID. 1884.
The names of the several precincts OF
polling places embraced in said election dis
trict No. q are as follows: Halbert, Sahara
and Findon. Donald Fowler,
Registry Agent Election District No. g. Fer
gus County, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
Not an Appetizing Topic.

1t would not be a bad idea to circu-
late among a certain portion of the
smart set some simple treatise ON the
subjects of conversation to be avoided
at the table. At a recent luncheon a
young matron RECALLED the company
with various methods of administer
ing castor oil to her children, which
she had tried with more or less sue
cess. However useful such informa-
ton may be, her fellow guests silent
ly agreed that the lunch table was
not the place to impart it, though no
n ventured upon an open protest
against the u~nappetizing topic.-Kate
Fields Washington.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
Chelsea Owns Carlyle's Death Mask.

The death mask of Carlyle, which
was taken by the late Mr.. CLASSIFY, a
Chelsea sculptor, for Sir j. E. Boehm,
R. A, has been presented to the
Chelsea public library by Mr.. Blunt,
the rector of the parish. Mr.. Blunt
has also given to the same institu-
ton an autograph letter of the great
Duke of Wellington. The letter was
addressed to the Chelsea church
wardens in 1920 and is an apology for
not attending the ceremony of lay
ing the first stone of the present par
ish Yves Gazette.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
An Ancient Pledge.

The following ancient temperance
pledge was sent to Lady Henry Som
erset by the late S. c. Hall, formerly
editor of The Art Journal. 1t is
printed in old English characters and
was found on the blank leaf of a BIZ
BILE which has been transmitted from
sire to son through many genera
tons. 1t appears as the property OF
Robert Bolton, B. D., preacher of
Gods word at Broughton, North
amptonshire.
From this daye forwarde to the
ende of my life, l will never pledge
any healthe or drink a in 3
glass, cup, bowie or other drinking
instrument, wheresoever it be, from
whomsoever it come, not to my own
most gracious kinge, nor any of the
greatest monarch or tyrant upon
earth, nor my dearest friend, nor all
the goulde in the world, shall ever
enforce me. Not angel from heaven
who / know will not attempt shall
persuade, nor satan, with all his
Guide subtleties, o all the powers of
hell itself shall betray me. By this
very SHINE for SHINE it is, and not a
little one) / doe plainly find that ]
have more offended and dishonored
my glorious Maker and most merci
full Saviour than all the other slime
that l am subject untoe, and for this
very SHINE it is my God hath often
been very strange untoe me, and fol-
that cause, and noe other respect have
l thus vowed, and l heartily beg my
good Father in heaven of his great
goodness and infinite mercy in Jesus
Christ to assist me IN the same, and
be so favorable unto me for what il
past. Amen."-R. Bolton, Brough-
ton, April 10, 1887.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
III CRY.
1t sounds Like q Long Drawn Out Chorus
of waiIing Fiends.

HI sOunus Like y Long DraWn out Shofu
of wailing Fiends-
On graduating from West Point ]
Joined my regiment at a bleak post
far out on the frontier. One cold
winter night not many months after,
when the snow was piled deep or
mountain and in valley and creaked
noisily at each step of the heavy arc
tic overshoes we were obliged to
wear, / was trudging YEARLY around
the post, making my last inspection
of the sentinels as officer of the guard.
Suddenly, from just across the pa
rade and directly behind the line of
officers quarters, there came short,
sharp bark, followed by several more
in quick succession, the time growing
faster and the pitch higher until in
a moment they all ran together in
one long drawn and lugubrious howl.
Then the noise stopped, but before
l could recover breath it began again
III the same way as before, only loud
er and in a more wailing tone, until
it seemed as if achorus of fiends was
lamenting the invasion of their
hauuts by the white man.
We were in the heart of the Indian
country, and thinking the unusual
noise was the signal for a midnight
attack | was about to run back to
the guardhouse, turn out the guard
and arouse the garrison, when a
sharp Who comes there warned
me that l was approaching IA senti-
mel. After had been duly advanced
this man proved to be an old soldier
of my WI company, who had prob
ably enlisted not many years after i
was born. 1t occurred to me that it
would do no harm to see if he knew
what the noise was, especially as he
seemed totally undisturbed by it.
Higgins, did you hear that yell
ing across the parade2"
Yes, sor."
Here | thought saw the beginning
of a grin at the of his mouth,
and in consequence became very dig
nified.
What was it, Higginsf"
Nothing but coyotes, sor."
Here the grin became unmistaka-
BILE and had to be checked with a
stern glance.
But, Higgins, if that noise was
made by coyotes, there must have
been a hundred, and / would have
seen them on the snow"
Begging the looten'nt's pardon,
sor, l think there wuZ only two"
About this time l recalled what
the older officers had told me about
coyotes, and with a disguised air ]
continued my rounds. - st. Louis
Globe-D Democrat.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
I To VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for
the registration of the names of rhe quail.
fled electors in election district No. 12, in
the cyunty of Fergus and state of Montana
prior to the general election to be neld on
Tuesday, the 9th day OF November, A. ID.
1894, for the said county OF Fergus, will
expire at 10 O'Clock p. n. on the 30th day
of October, A.. ID. 1884.
The names of the several precincts or
polling places embraced in said election dis
trict No. IL are as follows: Alder Grove
and Judith. G. r Norris,
Registry Agent Election District No. 12,
Fergus County, Montana
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for
he registration Of the names Of the qnali-
fled electors in election district No. ., in
the county Of Fergus and state OF Montana
prior to the general election to he held ON
Tuesday, the 9th day of November, A. ID.
1884, for the said county of Fergus. will
expire at 10 O'Clock p. m on the Both day
Of october A. ID. 1894.
The names of the several precincts or
polling places embraced in said election dis
trict No. , are ms follows: Ubet.
T. j. Nichols.
Registry Agent Election District No. >. Fer
gus County, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04

A bigger enemy to fire than water
has made its appearance. 1t is bot
tied up in a sheet iron cylinder about
Ii feet long and comes out in a thin
stream for six or sever minutes con-
secutively. The inventor, who is a
Frenchman, to prove the efficacy of
his tool filed a big box with tar,
poured ON kerosene oil and set it
alight. After it had burned furious
ly for some time the contents of the
txtinguisher (the constituents of
which are known only to the in
ventor) we're directed against the
flames, which quietly went out in
less than a minute.-London Stand
ard
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice is hereby gwen that the time for
the registration of the names of the quail
tied electors ia election district No. z. in
the county Of Fergus and state Of Montana
prior to the general election to he held on
Tuesday, the 9th day of November, A. ID.
1894, for the said county of Fergus, will
expire at 10 O'Clock q. m. on the Both day
of October, A. ID. 1884.
The names of the several precincts or
polling places embraced ia said election dis
trict No. Z are as follows: Trout Creek and
Cottonwood. l.. S. Butler.
Registry Agent Election District No. Z, Fer
gus County, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
T TO VOTERS.

Notice il hereby given hat the time for
the registration of the names OF the quail
fled electors in election district No. &. in
the county of Fergus and state of Montana
prior to the general election to be held on
Tuesday, the 9Th day of November, A. ID.
1894, for the said county OF Fergus, will
expire at 10 o'clock p. IN. on the Both day
OF October, A.. ID. 1884.
The names of the several precincts or
polling places embraced in said election dis
trict No. = are as follows: I.ewistown, East
Fork and Forest Grove.
Orlando Sawyer.
Registry Agent Election District No. 8, Fer
gus County, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for
the registration of the names of the quail
fled electors in election district No. 1, in
the county of Fergus and state of Montana
prior to the general election to be held on
Tuesday, the 9th day of November A. ID.
1894, for the said county OF Fergus, will
expire at 10 o'clock p. m. on the Both day
of October. A. ID. 1894.
The names of the several precincts or
polling places embraced in said election dis
trict No. 4 are as follows. Philbrook and
Ross Fork. Ed. Hersey,
Registry Agent Election District No. 4, Fer
gus County, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for
the registration of the names of the quail
fled electors in election district No. 10, in
the county Of Fergus and state of Montana
prior to the general election to be held on
Tuesday, the 9th day of November, A. ID.
1891, for the said county of Fergus, will
expire at 10 o'clock p. m. on the 30th day
of October, A. II. S9I.
The names of the several precincts or
polling places embraced in said election dis
trict No. 10 are as follows: Grass Range
and Cruise. j. III. Charters,
Registry Agent Election District No. 10,
Fergus County, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given hat the time for
the registration of the names of the quail
fed electors in election district No. IL, in
the county OF Fergus and state of Montana
prior to the general election to be held on
Tuesday, the 9Th day OF November. A. ID.
1894, for the said county Of Fergus, will
expire at 10 O'Clock p. m. on the 30th day
Of October, A. ID. 1884.
The names of the several precincts or
polling places embraced in said election dis
trict No. II are as follows: Box Elder.
Stuart and Gilt Edge.
w. III. Peck,
Registry Agent Election District No. IL,
Fergus County, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time Tor
The registration III the ma mes of the quail.
lied elect orr in election district No. I. in
the county OF Fergus and state of Montana
prior to the general election to he held ON
Tuesday, the 9th day Of November, A. ID.
1884. for the said county 81 Fergus, will
expire at 10 O'Clock y. M. on the Both day
Of October, A.. ID. 1884.
The names of the several precincts or
polling places embraced in said election dis
frict No. l are as follows: Stanford.
w. j. Goss,
Registry Agent Election District No. I, Fer
gus County. Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE TO VOTERS

Notice is hereby given that the time for
the registration of the names of the quail
fed electors in election district No. Is. in
the county of Fergus and state OF Montana
prior to the general election to he held on
Tuesday. the 9TH day of November. A. ID.
1894, for the said county o Fergus. will
expire at 10 O'Clock p. M. on the Both day
Of October, A. ID. 1884.
The names OF the several p~recints or
polling places embraced in said election dis
trict No. 13 are as follows: Flatwillow,
Mussslshell and kilby.
j. G.. Sherman,
Registry Agent Election District No. Is.
Fergus County. Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE To VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for
the registration of the names of the quail.
fed electors in election district No. II, in
the county of Fergus and state al Montana
prior to the general election to be held ON
Tuesday. the 9Th day of November, A. ID.
1891, for the said county Of Fergus, will
expire at 10 O'Clock D.. m. on the Both day
of October, \. ID. 1884.
The names of the several precincts or
polling places embraced in aid election dis.
trct No. ii are as follows: I4avina and
Barrett. l.. q. Barrett,
Registry Agent Election District No. II,
Fergus County, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE To VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for
the registration of the names of the quail
fled electors in election district No. 3, in
the county of Fergus and state of Montana
prior to the general election to be held on
Tuesday, the 9Th day Of November. A. ID.
1884, for the said county of Fergus, will
expire at 10 o'clock p. M. on the Both day
III October, A. ID. 1891.
The na mes Of the several precincts or
polling places embraced in said election dis
triet No. = are as follows: Utica.
John Ferguson,
REGISTRY Agent Election District No. 3, Fer
gus county. Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
An UnsolVed Question.

In a recently published paper on
the family of Victor Hugo, the great
French poet, a question asked by one
of Hugo's grandchildren at the age
of q Is recorded.
""Grandfather, said the little boy,
why is it that when people have lit
tie hands they write big and when
they have big hands they write lit
tle2"
If the poet attempted any reply, it
is not set down.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
administration of the estate OF Daniel Mar
tin. deceased, to the the creditors OF and all
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
the first publication OF this notice to
the said administrator at his office at the
court house at Lewistown in the county oi
Fergus.
Dated September -, 1894.
EDWARD BRAssEY,
Administrator of the estate OF Daniel Mar
tin, Deceased.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04

century; that the world Will stand
1000 centuries, making in all $780,
600, OO0, 900 inhabitants. Then sup
pose there are 100 worlds equal to
this in point of inhabitants and dura-
ton of years, making 297, DOC, 000,-
OOO, OOO, 900, then heaven, according
to the measurement above, is large
enough to allot 100 rooms, each 16
feet square, to each human SOUL
New York Advertiser.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for
the registration OF the names of the quail
fled electors in election district No. ., in
the county of Fergus and state of Montana
prior to the general election to be held on
Tuesday, the 9th day OF November, A. d.
for the said county OF Fergus, will
expire at 10 O'Clock p. IN. on the Both day
of October, A.. ID. 1894.
The names of the several precincts or
polling places embraced in said election dis
trict No. - are as follows: Maiden, Mecca
sin, Deerfield and Spotted Horse.
j.. II. Vert.
Registry Agent Election District No. ., Fer
gus County, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
His Name Was All Right.

Il want you to publish these poems
in book form" said a seedy looking
man to a New York publisher.
Publisher-Tn look over them, but
l cannot promise to bring them out
unless you have a well known name.
Poet-That's all right. My nameis
known wherever the English Ian
Ruage is spoken.
"Ah. indeed. What is your name2"
"John Smith. - White Plains
Weekly.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
Loans.

Loans negotiated on real estate life in
surance or any good securities ON long
time and reasonable interest. Promp: at
tention To collections in all parts Of the
United States and Canada Local AMI
county managers wanted. Address The
Bankers Loan and Investment Co., Mil
Mnmkne. Wia.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
A Runiness PronOnition.

She-This is SO sudden, Mr.. Bond
ly. You must give me time.
He'll discount it 5 per cent for
cash. How does that strike you2-
Detroit Free Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
Ladies' Nurse.

Ladies' needing the services of Mrs. j
Watkins will please address her through
the mail. Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
CaStoria.

"Castoria Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
Dr.. G.. c. OsGooD,
Lowell. Mass.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04

A superb mammoth tintograph In IL colors by
the distinguished artist, Maud Humphrey. IL Is
/! feet long and IA inches wide and VIII be sent
free ~ yOu tell your friends. IL Is called
our NIsiriSG." and shows a beautiful. dimpled
darling clad In q warm, rich, fur lined cloak.
now covered latch, while her golden hair SHIN
mers In the sunshine. her cheeks blush with
health and vigor and her roguish eyes sparkle
nerrily. sure fo delight you. A copy Will be
sent free. postpaid. n you promise to tell your
friends and send - cents In stamps OF silver for q
three months trial subscrfptiou To
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04
THE WHOLE FAMILY.

IN illustrated monthly magazine with storieA
anecdotes. fashions and all articles of interest by
'est authors and cash question contests monthly
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-10-04

The Centaur Company, n Murray Street, New York City.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
WY NiuiS JOuio,
9WM, L. WILSON
Pushing the Work.

That the Kilbourn Knitting Com
pany means business is proven by the
fact that contract has been awarded
Mr.. G. w. Buxton for grading their
grounds and the erection of founda-
tons for the new buildings to be at
once erected. The additions to the al
ready>large plant will be of brick, with
slate roofs, one to be 5ox8o feet and
the other 5ox7o feet. When couiplet
ed the company will knit, dye, board
press. finish, and pack 1900 dozer
pairs of hosiery per day, and will EN-
rloy at least 500 hands. Martinsburs
will then have the most complete hos
iery mill in the country and will b,
able to compete with the world in boil
quality Of goods and price.