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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-24

There is no reason why one should
have a cough any length of time.
All that is needed to allay soreness
of the throat or to free the bronchial
tubes from irritating mucus is Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. 1t is a wonderful
cough-cure, and should be i'm every
medicine-chest.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-24

'"Things seem to be coming my
way, at last" said the tragedian ON
the stage, as he lodged another cab
bage.-Somervill Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-24

Bacon-Do you suppose IL was
modesty that prompted the author
to withhold his name from that
poem?
Egbert-No; / think it was pru-
dence.-Yonkers Statesman.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-24
Sent Free!

To any person Interested in humane
matters, or who loves animals, we
will send free, upon application, copy
of the "AIIiance," the organ of this
society. In addition to its intensely
interesting reading, II contains a list
of the valuable and unusual premiums
given by the paper. Address.
THE NATIONAL HUMANE ALL
ANCE, 4Io.4IIUnited Charities Build
ing, New York.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-24

* AND WOOL INTERESTS THE GREAT JUDITH COUNTRY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-24
$50O-REWARD-$500

For information resulting in the
arrest and conviction of any party
or parties who may be guilty of
cutting the wire fencing around
any of the ranches belonging to the
undersigned.
SAGE CREEK SHEEP Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-24
SCHOOL BOARD.

w. +. Cort. Chairman; F: f; Wright, L. n
Root. J. !. Corbly. X. q. Jackson, Ihos. II
MaCkey, W. II. Culver. h. q. Worden, Clerk
Regular meetings irst Saturday Of each month
at s p. m., AT Cort & Worden's office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-17
wostAN NISER.

'BlOomers have brought about the for
tune or at least one woman. She is
Ms. Arthur Rigdon. OF Pearl. Idaho.
who owns the '.Woman's Rights Claim.
a mining ledge which has proved
bonanza
Mrs Rigdon is the only vo nan in the
camp. The ''Woman's Rights Claim
was secured by Mrs. Rigdon by location
that is by stalking off, This claim
is ] 500 feet long. 600 feet in wid'h. and
is the most valuable piece Of property
IN that region. Mrs. Rigdon secured IL
five wears ago. The ''croppings'' were
plainly visible and Al the time there
we're comparatively few miners there.
Experts who have examined Mrs. Rig
don's claim assert that she will BE- a
millionaire 10 years time. The for
tunate woman miner is the widow OF a
British army officer. She is highly iu-
tellectuzl and has made a thorough
study Of mining. She was left widow
seven wears ago. and il was then that
she conceived the idea Of putting her
knowledge 10 some practical use. Her
decision 10 settle at Pearl was made
after she had visited several other west
eFn mining camps. aud as soon as her
claim was ''staked' she had II recorded.
Then il was that her hard work began.
Day after dav this strange woman
may be seen descending into her mine.
only 10 come again 10 the earth's sur
face covered with dirt but always with
o fac glowing with enthusiasm.
When the report was spread about
that Mrs. Rigdon was wearing .'trous-
crs' and working in the mines like a
man the women folk OF the surrounding
country were shocked. and many were
she stories that passed from lip to liz.
Now all that is caansed-
While there is much jealousy over the
rich ind in the '-Woman's Rights Claim
there is al least one man who is delight
I'd with the widows prize He is known
as Creeping jim. and was a short
while ago one Of the biggest buliies in
this section. He was shot into oetteI
manners. This happened over a veal
ago.
Mrs. Risdon WAS about 10 lower her
self down The shaft 81 her mine wh-r
Jim approached and asked permission
q make the descent. Ms Rig .ou con
sented. ard the two were lowered to
geiher. Hardly had they reached th'
bottom Of the shaft when Jim rushed a.
the widow and attempted 10 overi.oNel
her. Mrs. Riedon always carries re-
volver. Quick as 4 fash she sicppe'
aside. and in another instant she ha,
sent two bullets into the big miner.
He dropped like an OK, one bullet hav
ing penetrated his brain. the other hav
ing taken effect. just below the righ
knee. Mrs. Rigdon was hoisted TO IN
surface. and later Jim WAS hauled up
Since that time hr has been ore Of TN
widows most ardent admirers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-17
ENTERTAINMENT.

At the Easter Ezk Breaking Eater
iainment to BE- gwen at the NJ r. church
Tuesday evening April 20. 1897. the
foilJwing program will be rendered:
Full chorus Of forty voices.
instrumental Music. CiaYton's Grand
March. Miss NJ Martin.
Beautiful City OF Gold. Full Chorus.
Recitation. From the Earth q Flower
Came Forth. Ida Woody.
Recitation. Young America. Joe Kelley.
song. Lovingly Tenderly Calling. Full
Chorus
Recitation. The Sequel Miss Y. Lively.
Recitation. Easter Tidings. Pear Martin
Solo. Miss +. r
Barrett
Recitation, The Mothers Song. Joyce
Warden.
Recitation. Dorthy. Fay Smith.
Trio. The Mermaids Evening song. Miss
NJ. Martin Miss Y. Lively aud Mrs
Hamilton.
Recitation. Myrh Bearers. Miss l..
HouseI
Recitation. Barney OHM aud the
Leaches. Miss F. Deck.
Song. Fondly Dreaming. Full Chorus.
Recitation. Molley's Ram. Guy Francis.
Recitation. The Christening. Minnie
Dempsey.
Instrumental Solo. H. b. Baker.
Recitation. The Daisy Time. soma
Fulton.
Solo. Lullaby Song. Mrs. Hamilton.
Recitation. Gr4nd-pap4's Speciacles
Bertha Freeman.
Recitation. The speckled Hen. Bertha
Smith.
Song. jolly Farmer Girls and Boys. Full
Chorus.
Recitation. The Ma aud the Nose. H.
NJ. Adams
Duet. ABC. Mrs. Hamilton and Rev.
Conner.
Esg Breaking.
song. Brudder Eben Co,ch a Coon. Full
Chorus.
Easter eggs will b. distributed to the
children.
The church will be beautifully deco
rated for the occasion. Doors open al
o'clock. Exercises begin promptly 81
7;S0. Admittance ten cents. Reser, I'd
ses's twenty-five cents.
Tickets on sale al the posi office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-17
NEW DRUG srosE.

D. E. Smithson. late Of Caldwell. has
opened a first class drsg store in the
Conner building on lower main street.
this week. and will be found there in
the future ready to cater 70 the wants Of
the people Of Emmett and vicinity IN
that line.
Mr.. Smithson has been engaged in the
drug business in Caldwell for several
years aud is highly spoken Of by his for
mer patrons of that town as a reliable
and careful pharmacist and a progress
i've and enterprising business man. His
stock OF drugs aud medicines is full and
complete and in addition he carries a
full line Of such other articles As are
usually found in first class stores Of this
kind
Mr. Smithson will move his family
here in few days aud will become d
permanent fixture in Emmett, and will,
We believe. be found among the foremost
Of our citizens in working for the vel
fare Of Emmett aud the npper Paycts,
valley.
On behalf Of the town and neighhor
hood the INDEx extends TO Mr.. Smithsor
aud family a hearty welcome l. IN,
business and social circles Of Emmett
and will venture The prediction thai
they will not soon regret their choice VI
location.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-17
A CASE OF susoLARY.

Business in our local courts has been
very quiet for several months, - much
50 that 81 must haze been somewhat dis
couaging TO the newly elected justices
and constable. but u has h'.en an axiom
in Emmett precinct for wears that when
the annual rise in the Payette river oe-
gins The crop cf Law suits and criminal
actions commence 10 ripen and business
picks up amazingly.
On "Wednesday OF this week John
Moo,lO- u~~c compliant bcicsc s-tisc
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-17
TOWN TALK.
Latest News Of Emmett and
Vicinity
Something that Everybody should know
if They would be up with the times

Mrs Murray spent last Sunday in
Boise
John McNish spent last Sunday in
Boise.
-Shearing will begin in earnest on the
Squaw Butte range next Monday.
Hardy Phillips. Of Ols. transacted
business IN town during the week
Garden makius, yard cleaning and
farming are now the order Of the day
MIR. and Mrs. NJ. B. Gwinn. Of Cald-
well. spent last Sunday with Nerve Gill
Mrs. Geo. Woods, Of Indian Valley
is visiting friends in this vicinity this
week.
E. K. Hayes & Co. have received a
large invoice of new spring and summer
goods lately.
Wanted-A good woman cook. at
once. Enquire al Carter's Hotel. En-
nett. Idaho.
Mrs George Bilderback. Of Boise. is
the guest OF the family Of c. p Bilder-
back this week.
FoR sALE-Early Rose potatoes for
seed or use. Smooth aud clear, al Rus
sell X Reagan's.
e. f. Stanley and family moved
from their Main street residence 10 mis-
ranch near town on Thursday.
Mr.. Hesse. Of the firm Of Hesse &
Sturgis. the Boise Jewelers.. WAS in town
Thursday on his way to Payette
Hon. JOSIAH Cave and wife. Of Falks
Store. drove over TO Boise Thursday on
a combined business and pleasure trip
Joe Reed who has been spending a
few weeks with his fam, y hare returned
to Dry Buck on Monday to prepare foI
the seasons run at his saw mill.
-Smithson's new drug store is now
open aud ready for business. Wnen in
need Of any thing in that line give hin
a call. Look oui for new ad next week
Harry Titus has been busy thi,
week leveling aud improving ms lots
Harry will soon have one Of the mos
desirable residence properties In town
DR. Stalker visits Emmett the first
Monday aud Tuesday Of zach month and
anyone wanting dental work done vii
lind him al Carers hotel May 3 and I.
25o26
B. r. Hughes has received a neal
Bryan cane AS present from his old
friend II. c. Riggs ST. The silver heaC
is very good image Of the democrati,
standard bearer. bearing the legend
Free Coinage. Prosperity. l6 TO l.
Asa Womack sr.. George and vii
Womack. Ab. Wells and Jesse Elliott
will leave Monday FOR Wood river
George will visit friends in the Woo,
river country for a few weeks and theI
20 on TO Nevada.
Mr. Norrel. the Salt Lake man VII,
has been in this neighborhood for som'
time looking for a location mas pnrchas
ed 30 acres Of land from John Carter on
half mile south Of town. He expects 4
bring hIs family here and locate per
manen,ly.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-17

The INDEX Iabors for your interest
n ,ey many ways. Do you support the
.NDtM
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-17
STORY OF An IDAHO WOMAN.
How Eastern Papers Represent wesssrs People
A Wonderful Fancy Sketch

The following yarn clipped from
the West Alexander pa Call. which 10
turn has copied u from the New York
Journal. will be Of interest 10 many Of
our readers who are personally acauaint-
ed with the lady therein described. Mrs.
Rigdon Is well known 10 almost every
one who has visited the West View min
ing district. as the obliging and afabIe
landlady Of the Hotel RigdOn At Pearl
and while those who know her will doubt
less feel compelled to be excused from
swallowing" all Of the wonderful fights
Of fancy which has been INDUCED 10 by
the writer they will b. entertained by
this example Of the manner 10 which
Idaho is usually written up for the east
ern press. The facts OF the case shorn
Of the fanciful exaggerations of the ar
ticle given below are about As follows:
Mrs. Rigdon is not the only woman in
the camp. by perhaps 75 or 100. She
does own an interest in the Woman's
Rights claim which was located about
one year ago and which is promising
prospect. Her husband IS not dead he
can be found at Hotel Rigdon any day
II Mrs Rigdon ever worked day On
the WomAn's Rights or any other claim
no one Of those who know her best ever
heard Of il. and the Creeping jim story
IS a god one and no mistake. Fancy .
man after having his brain punctured
by forty five. being an ardent adj
mirer" Of anybody. Here IS the origin
al story
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-17

Coonrod. against William Milledge and
his two sons. AIonzo and George, chzrg
Ing tbem with having broken into his
house and having stolen and taken zwzy
various articles. among which was
very good axe and very poor gun of
the c1rbine variety A warrant was
issued for the trio. and armed with that
and a search warrant Constable AIlsr-
ton repaired at once To the MilIedge resi-
dence. which Is situated near the Pay
elite Valley Canal short distance sbove
where the Caldwell road crosses. and
with no difficulty secured both men
and plunder. the latter being found
under the house and the former 10
the same. The men we're brought
IT once into court when Alonzo plead
guilty and waived examination. being
placed under 800 bail for his appear
ance at the district court. The old man
and the other boy. George entered plra
Of not guilty. and a. the evidence against
them was hardly sufficient to hope for
conviction. Attorney Monroe, for the
prosecution. moved their discharge Mr.
Norrel. Of Salt Lake, who has been IN
this neighborhood for week or 50 look
ing for land with view to locating here.
consented 70 take charge Of the case for
the defense and displayed considerable
legal ability 10 handling the same.
II the river continues on the raise We
exDect 10 be able to give column or 50
Of court news every week tor some time
10 come.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-17


special Easter service al Methodist
church tomorrow.
Dan. Campbell. Of Cald~elI. brought
a wagon Had Of drumn,-rs over Friday
-Horse-shoe pilching has began
which. by the way Is sure indication
that spring Is really here.
With no meat market in toxn and
eggs only bit dozeE Easter should be
celebrated in spirit AID Ia truth in Em-
nett this year.
1t is with sincere regret that We
learn al our tine Of gong 10 pr-Ss that
Mrs A. r. Peterson IS still in very
critical condition.
john Carrier went over 10 Caldwell
Thursday. taking with him Aionzo Nil
ledge. who will board al the Hotel d.
T4s lor during the snmmer.
j. +. Daily and wife. r,sde fiyius
trip To Boise THURSDAY Mr. Daily r.
ports the road between here aud tie
capital As being in good condition.
The road up Boise valley Is being graded
aud otherwise lmproved.
The Social Club held pleasant
meeting al the home OF MF. and Mrs.
L. C. Blanchard on WEDNESDAY, evenin.
The usual uum0~r OF games Of high-iist
were PLAYED. the prusresSions nOted and
excellent refreshments disp sed Of. Il
is the unanimous opinion Of those inter
csicd that ihc stub Is = brilliant ssr4cs-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-17

Notice j. hCrcny Etvtn thst vii seli Al pue-
lie soction 10 the hishert hidicr AL sso>k wssch
mAy still rcmain in nv Possession on Tues1ay
May 4. 1877 ami upo1 which ferd bills remain
lsp1id. 10 pay fecd oillS tngether With cost u
advertising ard expense OF sale. Sale 70 t<l<a
,'lscc on TUESDAY I4y I. lSsS. n o'cloc- p, ID
The age-herald., 1897-09-19

to celebrate his victory over the foxy wandering horse trader.
 The scene of the conquest was on Twenty-first street. near Morris avenue. "Bill' came to town driving his faithful horse Charlie to a truck wagon. "Biil' was a little worse for wear when the pair reached Birmingham. But Char Me- came out a winner in the contest now to be depicted.
 Early in the afternoon "Bill' met a Gypsy. Of course the. Gypsy bantered him for a horse trade-that was his business. They argued, they swore, they perspired and they gesticulated "Bill' wouldn't part with Charlie. but he pro- posed to enter wager about which one of the animals could pull the heaviest load up the incline on Twenty-first street to First avenue. The Gypsy agreed. As the matter stood if Bills" horse could drag the heaviest load up the hill, he would drive two horses home instead of one. If his lhorss was unsuccessful "Bilr' was ticketed to walk home.
 The news spread and soon the arena was filled with excited and jeering spectators. The wholesale men came by the wholesale from Morris avenue and there was a like influx of bankers, law yers, doctors and business men from First avenue.
 "Old Charlie" was trotted out and
The age-herald., 1897-09-19
A DULL SATURDAY
 IN POLICE COURT

when "IIizzoner," the learned, up- right, impartial and able Judge Feagin walked into the police court room this morning he surveyed the usual number of spectators. Also the usual number of cases were brought up, but the most in,- portant were postponed
 The first supplaut at the throne of justice was Bryant Kennedy, on a charge of disorderly conduct. Kennedy was assessed s5 for various gestures. words and other things that flow from a genuine merry-malsing humcr.
 The most important cases of the morning ware, those of William Strong, w. P. Brown, T. Coniff and Rivers AL len. They are employed as engineers and firemen on a dummy line running through the streets of Birmingham.
 and contrary to section No. 4So of the code they burned coal instead of coke within the fire limits of the city. All Of the cases were set for Sept 22.
 Jim Harris, of "eolor," was charged S5 for lettering. The jtrlge is of the opin- ion that Jimmie will not lolter next time. Major Handy, wel1-known character to the police, will shake the dust of Bir- minghaTn from his sandals within a week. The "Majah" will probably enjoy an extended pleasure trip, and the pc lice will rejoice over his absence. It all comes through the "Majah's" pro- pensity to be disorderly on certain oe- casions. He was up on this charge and his honor. Judge Feagin, quite kindly and very wisely decided to give the ''Majah'' an opportunity to say g cd bye to his friends or have just judgment rendered in his case.
 Agnes McMorris Is a representative of the disorderly tribe of the African race. She was fined S5.
 Scott Tavlor fought James Edwards and vice versa. They paid S5 and S4 respectively for their exhibition a la
 Carson City.
 Allen Broome has an antipathy for
 work. Allen even rebeIled against
 working on the streets of Birmingham.
 He was fined small amount which
 will probably teach him that he should
 be kind enough to volunteer work where
 it is needed.
 Byron T. Dozisr faced the wise judge
 on the charge of doing business with
 out license. The evidence ShoWeu tihSt d
 mistake was out some where. MT. Doz-
 fer has been engaged in the vaccination
 crusade He does not possess diploma
 from g. medical college and the wise
 judge held that he was in the same cate gory with the other vaccinating surgeons
 and had not been guilty of any offense.
 The cases of Ella Holland for the for
 gery of an order on the Smith Shoe com- panyl Ella Holland and Jake Blackburn for grand larceny brought up from a justices court were continued until Ssp- tember 2.
 Business once again closed. the big
 docket book was thrown together with
 a bang, and the affable and just Judge
 Feagin wended his way homeward in
 excellent spirits and health after a day S
 faithful service in the cause of justice.
The age-herald., 1897-09-19
A BIBLE. SCHOOL.
One to Be Conducted the Coming Winter at
 '. M. (. 4.

The Young Mems Christian associa- ton will conduct a Bible school during the coming fall and winter on Monday nights, taking up the study of the gos- pei of St. John. Preparatory to the opening of the school four special l=c- lures on the Bible will be given on Sun day afternoons at 3 o'clock in the as- sociation rooms, corner Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street.
 Sspt 19, "The Bible As History" by Rev. A. B. Curry, D. D.
 Sept. 26, Internal Evidences of the Inspiration of the Bible," by Rev. J. C.. Murray.
 October 8, '"The Bible Conception of Character" by Rev. F. P. Culver.
 Oct 10 "The Bible Tested by Results" ]" by Rev. B. D. Gray.
 All young men are invited to hear these addresses and join the Bible school.
 Secretary Vinson will be glad to give full particulars to thcse interested.
The age-herald., 1897-09-19

whom there is a reward of $50, and that he is anxious to be sent to the United States prison instead of going back to the mines and on this account was so willing to confess. There is a reward of $50, which was offered by the gov- ernment for the arrest of the person guilty of the Hillman robbery and this will go to Officers Thompson and Bo- deker, who made the arrest, If Murray is convicted. A warrant has been sworn out before United States Com missioner Wilson, but the date of the trial has not yet been set The follow ing is Murray's confession:
 My name is gus Murray and I camc mer one night about three weeks ago. About midnight I reached Hillman md decided to rob the store. I placed my shoulders to the door and showed it in. I want into the poStoffice and secured $1e.50, three watches and a pistol. I came back to Birmingham and gave one watch to a neg,.ess named Babe traded another watch and pistol to E. Wald, the pawnbroKer, and also bought clothing here. I will plead gull ty in th=, United States court. I do not want to go to Pratt mines. I served a sentence there before. being sent up from Columbiana."
 The watches and pistol have been re- covered
The age-herald., 1897-09-19

fell, for Bills horse was played as a favorite. The Gypsey laughed in dsri- sion and "Bill'' split the air into kindling wood.
 In the midst of the predicamsnt MT Hagccd, the former sheriff, cane to ,he rescue. He offered to lead the arhral while "BiH" coaxed him from behind Doe" Holloway drelw near, and Banker Steiner gave few words of approval and another trial was made "Charr.e, ,' mighty "Chlarlie" made the pull and it was like urlio that possessed by Markus Aurefius Hanra on the legs of the cor porations.
 Now c2me the Gypsey, who had a larger horse than Charlie" But the GyEsey hJ.se didn't do thing butt give down. The Gypsey raved ard cursed, but his horse wouldn't bulge.
 The crowd on the bridge overhead screamed with delight; they waved to "One-Eyed Wild Blll," and the voices of the entire throng mingled in mighty yelIs, for "Mighier Charlie" had won.
 The Gypsey turned sihe horse over to "BTl." but trouble followed. The lcser returned and wanlted his property. "BlN' offered to sslalle up matters for $1, and Chen 50 cents, but the Gypsey was stubborn. They grew boisterous and she police appeared. They were placed under bond, and the wondering Jockey" gave his name as J. s. Younger.
 The Gypsey's h0rse is in Gafford's liv- cry stable, ard it's ownership may cause lots of trouble.
The age-herald., 1897-09-19
Receivers Sale.
William Vaughan, Trustee.


 Stevens Electric Company.
 Tn the the City Court of Birmingham, Ala.
 Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of October, 1897, the undersigned. as Receiver, under and by virtue of d deere tered on the 17th day of June, 1897, will sell at public outcry in front of the court house door. of Jefferson county, Alabama, to the highest and best bidder for cash, all the property of the Stevens Electric Con- pany in my hands or subject to my con including all real estate, personally, fran chises and mixed property owned by said corporation, choses in action and uneol- leoted claims due said corporation to ms as Receiver as such, the personal proper ty consisting of certain dynamos, ma ehinery, etc, located principally upon the hereinafter mentioned real estate, such as is used in the operating of an electric plant and the real estate being described as follows:
 A certain piece of land beginning at q point on the north line of block 526, 300 feet from the N. E. corner of said block, according to the Elyton Land Company'S survey of the city of Birmingham. Ala. and running at right angle to said north line in a southerly direction 1855 feet, thence at right angle and parallel with said north line of block 526 in southwesterly direc- ton 145 feet, to the wall line of the Bir- mingham Fire Brick Works; thence at right angle in northerly direction and angle on a line parallel with said north line of block 526, ffty-five feet; thence northeriy at right angle 1S5 feet, to said north line of block 526: thence along said feet said described property being part o' ' w A. LATADY,
 Receiver.