Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-06-28

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: week from Rev. S. A. Keen, d. D., {
t Delaware, Ohio. stating that ne woul
he in attendance at the conference i
Lewistomn in August. The Rev. Kee
. is one OF the ablest men of the M. F
; church in the east.
A telephone message from Big Tin
Der yesterday morning, states tina
the Northern Pacific railroad is tied up
1t seemst the Pullman strikers institut
ed a boycott on all Pullman sleepers an,
diners, and when the men were order
ed to attach these cars they refused t.
put them into the train and was dis
charged; following the discharge &
strike was ordered.
Robert Leavens, who in partnership
with John +. Hughes, has thecontracl
to carry the mail between Ubet and
I Billings, vas in town last Saturday
making final arrangements about til,
service. Mr.. Leavens has sub-let the
contract for the run between Ubet
and Lavina to Halbert brothers,
while he and his partner will look
after the southern end of the line.
Mr.. Leavens says he has fifty head oi
horses strung out along the line ready
for service and intends to make good
time and look out for the welfare OF
the travelling public.
Mrs. p. W. Watkins was quite Sc
verely injured in a runaway accident
on Thursday Of last week. She was
returning to Beaver creek from Lewis
town and when descending the hill at
Cottonwood M of the traces un-
hooked and the horses, becoming un-
manageable, dashed down the hill at
n rapid rate. Mrs. Watkins and her
infant were thrown violently to the
ground, the former receiving several
cuts on the head while the child es-
capped with a few slight bruises. The
vehicle vas demolished but the team
received no injuries. DIR. Lindsey was
called and soon placed his patient on
the road to recovery.
Remember that the proceeds OF the
Fourth of July entertainment go to-
wards procuring some mean of fight
ing fire in Le~wIstown. The public spirit
OF the young people getting it up is
worthy OF the highest commendation,
and the property owner who will not
get out and help to make it success
should be drummed out OF camp.
Heretofore in our Fourth Of July cele-
brations a committee has gone about
with a subscription list and raised
several hundred dollars. This time
no subscription has been asked, prob
ably the best celebration ever given in
Lewistown prepared. A small admis-
sion to the various entertainments is
charged, and then the money is given
back to you in the shapeo OF protection
to your homes. Buy tickets for the
whole family and for your visiting
friends.
Fanny Cook, Kate Gregory and
Marion War;, "three little misses
just from school," went up the creek
on Thursday of last week after ferns
and flowers. About noon Miss Greg
DRY rode rapidly into town and said
a man had tried to take her horse.
Sheriff Deaton hastily secured a horse
and accompanied by the little girl
up the creek followed soon
by several more gentlemen well
mounted. MIR. Deaton oon met a
breed named Belgrade walking in
to town, who was recognized by Miss
a IS the party. Belgrade
to be as badly frightened as
the girl. Being tired and seeing two
horses Belgrade said he would like to
ride IN into town, but had no idea
lis remark would brighten the little
Miss. He al arrested but soon re-
eased as he mean no harm. Miss
iregory's companions were found
flowers unconscious of what
rad taken place.
We invite those interested to con-
something in a literary way
promoting the aims OF the
National Floral Emblem society. The
question of Montana's state flower is
receiving considerable attention in
other c%ountie, swhy not in this? In
selecting "A state emblem it would seem
hat some flower should be chosen
hat is Indigenous to every part of the
state. We have flowers i'm the Judith
that are not found in the more
mountainous regions, and we presume
On the western slope OF the main range
1f the Rockies varieties are found
do not grow here, owing to a
climate and different soil.
These are questions that should be
discussed before n can vote intelli-
We would like to hear from
hose who have resided in different
parts of the state and are familiar by
ong residence with the various varle-
lies. Mrs. ID. l.. Shafer stated the OBJ
ects of the society in last weeks
Argus. Make your choice of flower
and give your reason for so doing.
For Sale.