Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-12

The people of Beaver creek are pre-
pairing to hold an old time camp
meeting on July 2, 3, and 4. The fol
lowing preachers are expected to he
i'm attendance: Van Orsdel, Luther
Craven, Hooking and Vigus.
JAS. p. Bole. representing the Great
Falls Tribune, has been In Fergus
county for the past few days solicit,
ing business for his paper. Mr.. Bole
states that the Tribune expects to
enlarge and publish the full associa-
ted press report about the first OF
June. We are pleased to note that
the 'waye Of prosperity" has been
felt by our Democratic cOntempor-
airy. The gentleman il travelling on
his wheel.
Chas. II. Schlappi, the piano tuner,
arrived in town last Saturday and
will remain here this week prepared
to do all work in his line. He was
for eight years piano tuner for the
Capital City Music Co. OF Helena, but
is now giving his attention to Wyo-
ming and eastern Montana. He ia
well up in his line of business and
those desiring their pianos tuned
can rely upon its being done in a
skillful and satisfactory manner.
What is the matter with our far
mers? is a question being asked by
the consumers of Lewistown this
spring. Mercantile establishments
are shipping in eggs and meat deal
ers say they can not procure chick
ems in the Basin but will have to
send to railroad points for them.
Possibly the question should be:
"What is the matter with our mer-
chants? We should be glad to hear
from some farmer on the subject.
Surveyor Hogeland informs us that
the following boards Of road viewers
have been appointed; Willow creek,
May 12"J. NJ. Anderson, b. f. Stack
and Mr.. Hogeland; South Fork Nc
Donald creek, May 19-Carl Erickson,
John Sellers and Mr.. Hogeland;
North Fork Mcdonald creek, May
22-J. II. Charters Mr.. Hogeland and
one not yet announced by Chairman
Wareham; Placer coulee, May 90
W. S. Wareham, Chris Knerr and Mr..
Hogeland.
Chas. Lehman Jr., who has been
i'll for some time, was so much i'm
proved the past week that he in
tended leaving Tuesday for a short
stay Mt Hunters Hot Springs, but
the night before suffered a severe re-
i'm IA dangerous condition, ut the
present writing, is very sick and 1t
will be impossible for him to attempt
the journey to the springs for some
time. His many friends feel much
concerned and ne will hastily
rally.
Nj. j. Costello, travelling freight
agent of the Great Northern railroad,
will make his headquarters i'm this
section during the wool shipping
season, probably two months. This
il Mr.. C~ostello's first trip into Mon
tana and he liz much pleased with the
country. He is II very pleasant gen.
tleman and will undoubtedly gain
much business for his road, especi-
ally since Great Falls has proven
such n great wool market, probably
the largest in the country.
Mrs. Barrows of TIBET, says she is
perfecting arrangements for the ac-
cancellations of shearing crews dur
ing the coming season and may
reasonably expect from 10000 to
10000 sheep to be shorn at that
point. The 18th OF July will be appro-
priately celebrated at Ubet and ac-
comodations made for not only
those who wish to stop at the hotel
but for those who will come and
bring their baskets of food. Mrs.
BarrOws il determined to observe
the great national holiday in grand
style and afford entertainment for
all Corners.
Neither Supt. Parent OF ex-Supt.
Moulton are satisfied with the choice
of the state board for the series OF
text books. Both gentlemen are
particularly disappointed with the
selection of biographies and readers,
and feel certain that the books must
have been chosen because of their
cheapness rather than upon their
merits. AS regards the readers Mr.,
Parent says they are full of gram.
NAUTICAL mistakes and we note that
the same fault has been found by
prominent educators of Great Falls.
MI. Moulton also believes that the
civics selected are too advanced fol-
use In common schools and much
better adapted to collegiate work
where they are generally used
With the selections for arithmetics
and spoilers the gentlemen are wei
pleased.
Tom III. Reece, deputy state LAND
agent, has been in Fergus county
for a week past looking ove vacan
public lands, preparatory to making
locations for several of h state in
situations. Monday Mr.. Reece wa
i'm Lewistown, engaged i'm drawing
plats of the land i'm this county ant
locations made, which will greatly
facilitate his work. His work will
probably keep him in this count,
nearly all summer. Mr.. Reece statel
that 36, 40 acres i'm this county hal
been leased to residents, from whicl
the state derives an annual rental q
$685.. 30. Nearly all of this land i
that reserved for school purpose
and is known as school sections, be
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