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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
THE DAY HOUSE.
Jacob HoIzemer. Proprietor.

Among the early ONE to Lewis
town, few are better known than
Jake" Holzemer, owner and mana
ger of the popular hotel known as the
Day House.
Mr.. Holzemer came to Lewistown
in 1880, and has been engaged in the
hotel business here since 1885 and IN
der his management this popular
house has never failed to pay a bust
ness profit.
The Day House is eligibly located
an a corner of the main business
street, and has upwards of twenty
large airy and well-ventilated rooms.
The service and attendance is first
class, and the menu equal to that of
any hotel in the state for the price.
Mr.. Holzemer stands deservedly
high, not only AZ an experienced and
successful business and hotel man,
but as a valued and Influential citizen.
His wide acquaintancein the North
west brings to his house many men
prominent in business and politics,
and the Day House is headquarters for
mining men, business men and stock
men.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29

application OF experts thereafter to
correct the chain to each days
changes of records.
1t is worthy of note that Mr.. Kelly
has the only abstract plant in Fer
gus county, and that he ia searcher
of records for all the banks and loan
companies doing business or making
loans In the county.
The work of making a perfect set OF
abstract books, begun some years
ago, has been carried on uninter-
rup.edly, and up TO the present time
each days official records are dupli-
Gated In Mr.. KeI,y's set of books 40
perfectly that they are always up to
date.
Mr.. Kelly can furnish you with a
complete abstract of Fergus county
lands and city and town lots, from
the patent issued by tie government,
through all changes OF ownership.
down to the present lawful owners.
Mr.. Kelly has resided in this vicin.
ity for thirteen years, and is too
wide and favorably known to require
more than passing mention.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
KANE & NOBLE.
Architects, Contractors and Builders.

1t may be doubted IL there is an
other firm in Lewistown the men,
bers of which have been SO closely
identified with the building interests
of the city, or that have had 80 much
to do with the construction of resi-
dences, business blocks and public
edifices erected within the past ten
years, as that which forms the sub
ject of this sketch.
Messrs. Kane & Noble were early
comers to Lewistown, and, though
associated in business but a short
time as a firm, have been considered
Lewistown's most prominent con-
tractors, builders and architects. The
firm do cabinet work of every de-
scription. and designs and estimates
will be furnished on application for
blinds, moulding, counters, stair
cases, bank and office fixtures, and
everything else necessary to the ex-
terror and interior of h modest cot
tage and store building and the ele-
giant mansion and business block.
Messrs. Kane & Noble arc well and
widely known as being experts In
their craft, and the firm Will no
doubt meet with animmediate recog-
milton worthy of their ability a ex-
perience.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29

In reviewing the business and COM
mercial interests of Lewistown, il il
gratifying to note any increase in
manufactured articles produced at
home. Among the comparatively re-
cent acquisitions in the city's manu-
featuring enterprises, we take pleas
ure in citing the Lewistown brewery
ownedand conducted by John Laux,
under the business name of the Lew
istown Brewing Co.
Mr.. Laux established his brewery
in Lewistown in 1896, and in the short
time he has been operating his plant,
has gained a reputation for his pro-
duct that makes his industry perma-
nent, and adds not a little to the COM
mercial Importance of Lewistown.
The equipment of the brewery is
modern throughout and affords every
facility for the manufacture of a
strictly high grade beer.
Only the best of materials are used,
and the output is 1900 barrels, all of
which is consumed in Lewistown ami
vicinity.
Mr.. Laux came to Lewistown four
years ago. He owns his own bull
ding and plant, and devotes his own
time and attention to theconducting
of his business and employs none but
fexpert brewers
Mr.. Laux has built up an industry
in every way worthy of home sup
port and public patronage, and it Is
a gratifying evidence of the merit of
his product that it Ii to 80 great an
extent consumed at home.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
Wright Bros,
Insurance, Fire and Life.

The insurance agency of Wright
Bros. is composed Of F. +. Wright,
Cashier of the bank of Fergus county,
and Edmond Wright, clerk of the dis
trict court. This firm have been in
business in Lewistown for the past
seven years, and during this period
have established an enviable repu-
tation.
The firm have a large patronage
and represent the following well
known companies:
Home ms. Co. of New York; Royal
Ins. Co. of London, England; Hart
ford Ins. Co. of Hartford, Connecticut;
Firemans Fund Ins. Co. OF San Fan.
cisco, Cal; North British & Mercail-
tile Ins. Co. of London, England, and
the Liverpool & London & Globe Ins,
Co. of London.
The firm are also local agents foI
the Mutual Life Ins. Co. Of New York,
They aim in ever Instance to please
their patrons, by giving them the
choice of insurance in any of the
above well known companies.
Wright Bros. are well known. com
petent and experienced business men.
whose names alone are a guarantee
of the successes of their business.
Parties in Lewistown or tributary
contemplating placing insurance
would do well to confer with Wrigh,
Bros, either in person or by letter.
To say that Wright Bros. insure
your property, is to say you hold q
policy In a standard and reliable
company.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
LEwISTOwN HOTEL.
T. r. Carson, Proprietor.

The Hotel Lewistown was erected
in 1883, and is the best appointed
hotel la Fe gus count.
The Lewistown 10 a two-story
structure. TIE architectural design
is in q most modern hotel style,
the rooms are la,Se end well fur
Dished, the Office, dili1g room and
parlor are on The ground floor and
face the main 81 'eet.
The ho5se bias % rooms, and has
many permanent guests.
lis location makes IL especially de-
notably SO for commercial ~trave:ers.
knights OF the grip VII fad good
sample rooms at the Lew is.own
Hotel, and meet with a cordial well
come by the proprietor, who leaves
nothing uhdone that is within his
powe; to please bis pat-ons and
merit their approval OF lis house.
Nj. L. f.. Carson assumed tne man
agement of this house sig months
ago, and has, during that time, made
noticeable improvements both in the
furnishing of rooms and in the cui-
sine.
There are, of course, in largercities.
houses maintained on a more expen-
sive scale, but it will not be claimed
that there is another in Montana
where more bomel:Ee comfor,s and
quiet enjoyment of chem can be OBJ
tanned at a moderate cost than at
Lewistown. Travellers desi-inggood
accommodations ca7lot do better
than to patronize the Lewistown.
Should they desire information
about the country and it's advanta-
gees. they will find Mr.. Carson excep-
tionally well informed and obliging.
Any information he gives may be- re-
lied upon as correct. Few men in
Lewistown have IA larger acquain-
tance than he, and no hotel proprie-
tor il held in higher esteem by his
patrons or II public.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
THE LEwIsTowN FIGURING nILLs.
Stiles & Waldorf, Proprietors.

In reviewing the manufacturing in
dustries of Lewistown the subject OF
this sketch may be said to be the
most important.
The LewistOwn FIGURING Mill were
erected in 1892, by the present own
ers, Messrs. Stiles and Waldorf, but
have always been under the manage
ment of the resident partne-, Mr.. c.
Stiles.
eight years ago and is known as be-
ing one of Lewistown's most es-
teemed and epterprising citizens.
1t is proper to state that, at the
time the mill was bp;lt, it was the
general sGpposiiion among farmers,
that good flour could not be made
from Montana W neat. Mr.. Stiles be-
lieved By prope-lJ cultivating the
soil, just as good flour could be made
from heat raised here as from that
of the wheat growing states. That
Mr.. Stiles theory was correct The
quality of his product fully proves,
The mill is equipped with the la test
improved machinery and has a ca
pacity of 80 barrels a day.
Mr.. Stiles has had fifty years ex'
perience in the milling business, has
kept thoroughly abreast with all the
late improvements bearing upon his
business, and it is needless to say the
Lewistown FIGURING Mill Co.'s brand
of flour is a popular one.
Mr.. Stiles is a native of Michigan
He entered his grandfather's mill a,
twelve years of age, and it is interest
ing to note he manufactured the first
barrel of -four shipped out of Mich
igan.
In 1892 Mr.. Stiles organized the
LewistOwn Electric Light & Power
Co., and ut the present time holds the
controlling interest in that company
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
e. q. SCHNEIDER.
Wines. Liquors aud Cigars.

Lewistown has her share of wine
and liquor stores, and among them
all there is none more attractive and
satisfying to the visitor in quest of
liquid ref-eshment and theirconcomi-
tants than the resort owned and con-
Quoted by Mr.. E. G. Schneider.
Mr.. Schneider liz one of the pioneer
business men of Lew:stown, having,
previous to his establishing himself
in his present business a year ago,
been engaged in the tailoring bust
ness for many years.
He carries in stock only the best
brands of wines. liquors and cigars,
and handles the celebrated Pabsts
Double Brew special beer: also select
Pabts.
1t may be well to state that Mr..
Schneider has in his resort the latest
Regina music box, which is the lar
gest and best toned instrument in
Fergus county, and it adds not a
little to the entertainment OF Mr..
Schneider's many patrons.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
A 1ODERN DRUG STORE.

To Mr.. C. H. Williams is accorded
the distinction of having one of tire
most thoroughly artistic and COM
plete retail drug scores in Montana.
In some respects his store Is one OF
the finest rooms devoted to any
branch of trade in the city Of Lewis
town.
In the richn, SIS and taste displayed
in show cases, cabinets, office fix
lures, shelving, drawers, prescription
laboratory, ETC.. this beau .iful MOO
ern drug sore is a dream In realiza-
ton. This is noe Intended rs a figure
OF speech, BIZ as n statement OF fact.
MIR. Williams has been ambitious to
possess an ideal rete'ldrug store, and
his place of business is a credit to the
city.
without attempting any detailed
description of the store, i6 must suf-
fee to say that The whole interior,
fixtures, shelves and cases., are fin
ished in cherry coloriDg. ImmediaIe-
ly back of the large sales room a
| space Is set dpaTC us presCIipt.OH
laboratory. This department is In
charge of an experienced pharmacist.
and all prescriptions are submitted
to close inspection before being regis
tered or filed. This department is
provided with drugs of every kind OF
the very highest grade of purity, and
no others are in any cas- usedin put.
ting up prescriptions for physicians
or their patients.
Mr.. Williams carries a very heavy
stock fo- a recall drug store, consist
ing OF drugs, medicines, toilet articles,
books and statioae-y, and in the
near future will pat in a full line oil
watches, jewe!ry and silverware.
Nj. Williams established his bust
ness in Lewistown two years ago,
and is too well known by the public
in general to need any encomium
from the writer. His success in bust.
ness is the reward of diligence and
uniform courtesy to all patrons,
whether friends or strangers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
BURKE 6 co.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers In Fresh and
Smoked neats.

There is probably no city in Mon
tana better supplied with choice
fresh meats. fish and game than
Lewistown. This is largely due to
the rich pasture lands. virgin forests
and fish-tilled streams of the North
west.
The market of Burke & Co. is
strictly up-to-date, and the best of
everything in the way of fresh meats,
poultry, game and fresh and salt fish
a always be procured from them,
as well as all kinds of sausage.
1t will be a surprise to some of our
leaders to know that some of the
choicest smoked meats, such az ba-
con and sugar-cured hams, sold by
Burke & Co., are of their own pro-
duction.
Mr.. Marion Burke and Mr.. Charles
B~raunscheid. who constitute the firm,
onduct the business pers onally. The
market was established i'm 1895. Itis
nroyided with every convenience for
the proper handling of fresh meats,
nouitry and game in the most cleanly
manner. and an well for curing hams
and bacon and for putting up fresh
lard.
Co. may be Justly said to be the neat
est and most popular market IN
Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
q. NJ. STAFFORD.
Harness, Saddles and Turf Goods.

G. NJ. Stafford, saddle AID harness
maker, succeeded to the Business of
VIM. Radeker in 1883, ard is the pio-
neer merchant in his line in Lewis
town.
He q les an exceptionally WELL
selected sock OF harness, saddles,
horse clothing and turf goods and
does an extensive local retail bust
ness, besides serving many patrons
throughout the county.
Being a practical man, he gives
close personal attention to his bust
ness and manufactures his own stock.
Every harness offered for sale il
hand made and of the best leather
o~btainable.
1t is a motto of Mr.. Stafford's that
''only the best is good enough" Like
other harness makers, he does repair
ing of saddles and harness, and in the
best ann at short notice.
Having lived here many years Mr..
Stafford is well known, especially
among horsemen m in business cir
cles. No manufacturer in Lewistown
stands higher for the excellence of his
goods than he, and no merchant il
esteemed more highly for fair and
honorable dealing.
He has ample capital for the de.
mands of his business, buys for cash,
ami, taking advantage of all dis
counts and rebs Ies In the purchasing
of material, is able to offer a harness
or saddle. all hand made and of the
best quality, at The lowest possible
price consistent with a fair cOmpen-
satiOn to the skilled workmen EN-.
ployed and the cost of material.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
HObenSack & Sloan
Hardware, Implements, Machinery

The business which forms the sub
ject of this sketch was formerly own
ed by the firm of Hobensack & Jutras,
Mr.. Sloan having succeeded MI Ju-
tras as partner in the firm in 1892.
The business occupies a salesroOm
basement and tinshop.and an out
side wareroom for the storageof sur
| plus stock. The store is eligibly To-
Gated and heavily stocked, it being as
diverse as the needs of the people In
the lines carried, and comprises shelf
and heavy hard ware, iron and steel,
stoves and tinware, farming nipple
ments, machinery, wagons, buggies,
and miners supplies.
The firm are sole agents for Gar
land stoves and ranges, Crown now
ers, Moline plows and harrows. and
the Mccormack harvesting machin-
cry.
Measured by the magnitude of it's
trade and the extent of territory over
which it's sales are made, this is cas-
ily one of Lewistown's mos impor.
tant mercantile enterprises. In
looking over the extensive stock car
ried by this house, one is left in doubt,
what line, If any, should be given a
leading place in this article. 1t Ia
probable the Garland Stove people,
for whom the house il sole agent,
and of whose goods it has sold SO
many, would say the Garland stoves
and ranges should have first place.
If measured by the merit and univer-
sal popularity of the stove alone,
their claim would not be disputed.
Other lines have their claims, how
ever, that are no less worthy of no.
tice. and among the many we venture
to call attention to the Mccormack
binders and mowers as being the
newest and among the most per-
feet machinery of the kind ever in
vented. From the evidence of hum
dreds of testimonials of farmers all
over the country. we r justified in
asserting that, OF all grass and grain
cutting machines, the Mccormack
machine approaches perfection as
nearly as one would imagine.
Every farmer who buys it is an en-
thusiastic advocate of it's winning
features and desirability. Numerous
are the field contests i'm which all
other and ~harvesters have
been Obliged to yield to its extreme
lightness of draught aud powerful
cutting qualities.
The firm also do undertaking and
and carry a complete
line Of collins, caskets and funeral
supplies.
The firm of Hobensack & Sloan is
tcomposed OF Il NJ. Hobensack and
r. NJ. Sloan, and having been i'm bust
ness here a number of years, are well
| acquainted with the people of Lewis
town and Fergus county. Their rep
utation extends to every place where
their goods have gone, and they are
universally esteemed as upright and
worthy citizens.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
ELKHoRN LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.
Slater & Hall, Proprietors.

This is one of the oldest, as well as
one of the largest and most COM
pletely equipped stables in Lewis
town, having been established some
years ago. .
After several changes in ownership
l.. p. Slater became part owner in
1896, and in the last change the whole
came into possession of the present
firm.
The building now occupied by the
Elkhorn Livery, Feed and Sale Stable
was erected especially for it's purpose
and is in all respects one of The most
complete and up-ro-date modern
stable buildings in Fe gus county
The di, sion of stalls, by single or
box stalls, insures botn comfort and
security to horses and pa.tons Of the
firm.
In point of stock, vehicles and the
general paraphernalia which goes to
make up a f-st-class l.ve-y stable no
expense Las been spared. and Tie Elk
horn has tue best of everything.
The firm keeps an ample number of
horses in the barn at al times, and
has among snem flint roadsrers for
genulemens' driving, genlle horses for
ladies' driving or riding, fine double
teams and carriage horses. This
stable can supply camping, hunting
or fishing outfits, or a fu-Disht tour
lists with carriages or th-ee-seate-s,
accompanied by experienced drivers
acquainted with ali places Of interest
in Or near the city.
Messrs. Slater & Hall are well and
widely known, not only rs leaders in
their line of business, but as promi-
nent and influential citizens.
Persons or parties arriving in Lew
istown with a view to ilves tment or
settlement caDnot do better than to
call upon the owners OF the Eiknorn
stable. Tneirextens:ve acquaiu lance
will enable tdem to give mach vaiu-
able Information, while their turn
outs and drivers viii be at the dis
posal of patrons at prices as mode--
ate as al be obtained.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
natt Regain,
Dealer In Harness and Saddles.

1t may be doubted IL there is a
name more widely and f~avorably
known in the saddlery and harness
business in the state of Motana. Mr..
Regain Ia not only one of the Oldest
established, but is as well one OF the
most prominent merchants i'm his line
in Fergus county. Having estab-
lished his business in 1889 as a manu-
facturer Of and dealer in harness,
saddles, etc., he became Immediately
identified with the trade and with the
people. and many goods of his man.
~ufacture became celebrated among
ranchers, farmers and cattlemen
throughout this section of the state.
Mr.. Regain is a practical mechanic
In his line. and manufactures his own
stock. Eastern goods are to some
extent handled, but always as such
and not under representation of be-
ing handmade.
The sale of harness is largely local.
or confined to the county. Saddles
are sold to a much greater distance,
Mr.. Regain having a large trade in
this line with cattlemen beyond the
limits of the county.
Mr.. Regain came to Montana %
years ago. The success he has won
is the legitimate reward Of the
knowledge of the peoples wants. OF
an endeavor to supply them in the
best possible manner, and ofyears oil
fair and honorable dealing, which
have Won the confidence Of the pub.
lie in a marked degree.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
CROWLEY'S CLUB ROOTS.
ID. n. Crowley, Proprietor.

1t Is fitting and desirable that Lew
istown should have places OF Unpopular
resort for mining and business men.
possessing all of the attractions of
modern city life.
Such resorts have obtained to
greater or less extent in every noun
tain and Pacific coast state and ter
ritory since ..the days of 10" to the
present. They have served as places
of relaxation for tense nerves and
overwrouSht braiUs, and as well for
meeting places for mining men, stock
men, professional men, business men,
the spectator and toe stranger.
Many a business deal is proposed
and colsummated with an accom-
paniment of Mumm's Ezra Dry,
Kentucky Cub and Havana cigars;
and it may be doubted II tie club
and cafe does not play as important
a part in tue economy and develop
me1t OF the great natural
of the Northwest as o,her concomi-
tants of a live western city for W hich
much 10 claimed.
Among the popular resorts of
Lewistown, there are none having
more atC-actio - for gentlemen than
C-owiev's Club Rooms, W here be
had the privacy OF an Office and the
refreshments of an excellent bar.
The bar is supplied with . finest
wines, WHISTLES ard other liquors
that money can buy, and It's assort-
ment of imported cigars is second to
no other in the city. Crowlev's Club
Rooms are owned aud cond dcted by
Mr.. Crowley, I of L~ew;stown's
most popular entertainers.
Mr.. Crowley came to Lewistown
seventeen Yeas ago, aId has a large
acquaintance throughout the county
and state.
He owns a fine ranch near the
city, and is an extensive breeder of
blooded t-o1tilg stock, and it ID
mainly due to his Efforts and energy
that Lewistown can boast of having
one of the best race tracks in h
state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
Bertrand & Hopkins,
Dry Goods, Groceries, Gents Furnishing Goods
and General Merchandise.

1t has been our aim, in preparing
these sketches for our big supplement
edition to the ARGUS, to select repre-
sentative aud leading firms in the
various lines of manufacture, trade,
banking, ETC., and it is gratifying to
be able to state that in preparing
Ga > sketch we r introducing the
leader 10 one OF the most popular
ond prominent business firmsin Lew
istO wn.
Messrs. Bertrand & Hopkins estab-
lisl,ed their business eighteen months
ago, and have already built up val
liable retail trade in the city and sur-
rounding country. Mi. Berf and,
who manages the business of the
firm, is well end favo-ab.y known
both as n of LIE wisuown's mos
prominent citizens and lee d'pg busi-
Dess men. Prior to sssociat'pg HIM
self in business with Mr.. Hopkins he
spent nine years with the Power
Mercantile Co.
Bertrand & Hopkins are dealers In
dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes,
mems furnishing goods and general
ranch supplies.
We may state the firm make a spe-
cialty OF mems furnishing goods. and
their stock will always be found well
selected aud strictly up-tO-date.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-12-29
THE BEAR SALOON.
Kearney & 0ilkerson. Props.

We note in the subject of this sketch
one of Lewistowns most populor re-
sorts.
The firm of kearney x Gilkerson,
retail dealers in wines and liquors,
was established in 1894, and during
the three years it has been doing bus
mess has enjoyed "A large patronage.
Perhaps in no other line of trade
does the popularity of a merchant
have 80 great a bearing on his busi-
ness.
Messrs. Kearney &GilEerson are well
known and equally well liked, are
royal entertainers, and as they only
handle the choicest brands of wines
liquors and cigars The Bear is the
popular TRUSTING place for all classes.
Kearney & Gilkerson are n
of the well known Mcdonald Creek
coal mine, and at the present time
employ eight men in operating this
property. Most of the output is con-
sumedby the local trade and we may
mention the quality OF coal taken
from this mine equals that of any
other mine In Montana.