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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-07

STATE OF MONTANA.
County Of FERGUS.
/, Frank F.. Wright, cashier of the above
ma med bank. do solemnIy swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
FRANK f. Wright.
Subscribed and sworn tn before me this
9Th day Of January, 1897
1sEAL.1 RUDOLF VONTOBEL,
Notary Public in and for Fergus Co., Mont.
Correct-Attest:
JAcoB HoLzEMER.
+ !: ) " Hs H=.s.,'ss' directors
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-07
The Odd Fellows Entertain.

Monday evening the order of Odd
Fellows entertained n large number
of their friends. the occasion being
the installation of officers for the
ensuing year, n ceremonies con-
nected Herewith being followed by a
banquet and a literary and musical
program. Thu new officers are
Samuel Houston. Rev. J. Vigus, j.
NJ. Croft. A. w. Stoddard and Julius
Petersen, the lesser offices being
filled by appointment and each new
officer duly installed by Cyrus Stiles,
acting as deputy master of the
Grand Lodge of Montana and his
assistants.
Mr.. Stiles delivered an imoromptu
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-07
Residence Property for Sale.

:. four-room house and two lots i'm
Morasc's addition, one block east of
Fifth avenue. for sale cheap for cash.
Good cellar and an excellent well of
water; stable i'm connection. For
further particulars enquire of Won
Tobel K Chcadle.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-07
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of IL. q. Phillips & Co. is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. g.. NJ
Stone retiring. H.. q. Phillips vii
continue the business.
Dated January 5th, 1897.
q. NJ. STONE,
H. q. PHILLIPS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-07

Stafford has twenty set of Team Harness,
Saddles, Pads, Hobbies, Feed Bags and vari-
Gus other saddlsry goods that he will sell
cheap for cash during the next thirty days
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-01-07
CHuRCH DIRECTORY
PREsBYrEKIAs CHURCH.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
MISUNDERSTANDING service. ll:00; evening
serv ce. 1880. Sunday school Immediately after
morning service. Christian Endeavor meeting
every Thursday evening at 1880.
ALBERT PFAUs. Pastor.
PnIIBRooK-lst and 2nd Sundays Of each month
ut IL o'clock a. IN.
UTIcA-lst and md Sundays at 3 o'clock y. m.
srAsFoRD-3d and 4th Sundays in the afternoon.
GEO. EDWARDS. Pastor,
Residence. Stanford
METHODIST CHURCH.
LEwIsTowN-Services at IL a. IN. and l:3D
p. IN. every Sunday. Sunday school before
morning service. Epworth League before
evening service. Prayer meeting "Wednesday
evening.
BEAVER CREER-Service at 3 p. m. hrst and
third Sundays of each month.
UPPER CoTToNwooD-SerNices last lhurs-
day evening of each month at I'D.
JOEL IGU Pastot.
Philbrook and TIBET charge NJ. +. Church.
Preaching at Pleasant Valley at lO:aD a. IN. the
first and third Sabbaths of each month: at Phil
brook 1:D p. IN. first and third Sabbath: at
Utica 8 p. m. first and third Sabbath lO:JD a. m;
Ubet 1O:3D a. IN. second and fourth Sabbaths:
Rock creek 3:U u. IN. second and fourth. Sab
bath school, Pleasant Valley, 1i:D a. M; Phil
brook. 10 a. m; Cbet, H:D a. M; Rock creek.
2:B y. m.
w. ID. LUTHER. Pastor.
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LONG HILL.
eRAcE cHuRcH INTERESTS.

Septuagesima, February fl: At 9.30 am, Holy Communion; at 10.30, Morn. ing Prayer, Litany and sermon. Sun. day school after morning service.
 Mrs Charles Jennings have been sick with an attack of grip.
 Louis H. Wakeley has closed his cigar shop for few days vacation. Work in the cigar shops here seems to be rather stagnant just at present, but cigar makers are still hoping.
 The upper schoolhouse was broken into, last Friday night, by forcing in the door. A fire was built in the stove and evidently night passed in comfort out of the storm by some tramps. No other damage was done except to the building but It would be better and safer for such maurauders to get the key and not do any damage to school property.
 The auction sale at the residence Of
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BROOKFIELD.

DEATH OF MRS ELIZABETH THORNHILL.
 Mrs Elizabeth N. Thornhill, after 8 lingering illness of Bright's disease and heart trouble for five months, passed quietly away at 2.30 a. m., Wednesday, February 10. Mrs Thornhill was the wife of the late Samuel Thornhill and daughter of John Skidmore, formerly of Newtown, where she was born, Dec. 8, 1884. The funeral will be held from her late residence at l p. m., to-day, (Friday), ), Rev E. l.. Whitcome officiating. The remains will be laid at rest in the Central cemetery. In the absence of W. J. Beehler in New York, Prindle X Morris had charge of the funeral ar engagements. Four children remain to mourn he loss: Mrs Charles E. Beers, John s. Thornhill, Mrs. George W. Stuart. and Miss Fannie O. Thornhill. The bearers who are expected to act, will be- Judge Benjamin Griffin, Dwight N. Camp, David H. Meeker, Francis B. Barlow, Charles Stewart, Daniel D. Joyce.
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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.


 Rev MT Warriner attended the funeral of Mrs Elwood of Hattertown, who was laid st rest in the Stepney cemetery on Monday. Despite the unpleasant weather there was a fairly good attendance at the Methodist church, Sunday morning The communion service formed part of the morning worship. Miss Minnie Stoeffel is home caring for her mother, who is confined to her bed.
 W. Hanks visited his mother in Green field, Thursday. Mrs Nj. J. Hine has returned to her home in Bridgeport. E. o. Osborne has been victim of a hard grip cold, which he is succeeding in getting the best of. The local reading circle is now well l launched and number of houses have the benefit of the best magazines, which are pretty good reading. Mrs Agur Beardsley returned, Monday from two weeks visit with Shelton friends.
 Mrs David Hubbell has been passing few days with her daughter, Mrs Miles Eastwood, at Naugatuck. Mrs Eliza Winton of Bethel has been entertained by MT and Mrs c. B. Wheel CT.
 The ladies of St Stephens parish will hold sociable at the residence of Michael Honan, Stepney, Friday even | ing, February 12. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend and the ladies will spare no pains in making the event an enjoyable one. Admission soc, including supper and dancing. Ifstormy the next fair evening. ! Miss Helen s. Burr of Shelton is guest of her aunt, Miss M. E. Seeley. l Miss Nellie Bridle returned, Monday, from week passed with Easton friends l Try barrel of Ceresota flour. Il I makes from 10 to 15 loaves of bread more to the barrel than other brands. Merchant s. French is the agent for Stepney and vicinity. Ask for price.
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Representative Barnes of that trite lit tie town, Sherman, has introduced a measure in the Legislature for a trolley line from Sherman to Danbury, via New Fairfield. How the good people of Leach Hollow and New Fairfield will be aston ished when the trollys buzz by It Is said that sherman capitalists are interested. Here IS grand chance, perhaps, for a 10 per cent investment. The Sherman mail bag will be filled with applications for stock from outside capitalists.
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GREENFIELD HILL.

Mrs H. B. Burr's mammoth calla is 6 beauty to behold, with it's immense blos- sons, some of them measuring 24 inches. Suspended just above it is large crab cactus completely covered with blos- soms. A perfect picture of the two con- bined would be an honor to any painter.
 There was small gathering of young people at Miss Sarah Hopkins Saturday evening. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
 MT and Mrs Rufus Wales moved to Bridgeport several weeks ago. The house they have been occupying has been sold to Bridgeport parties.
 Mrs J. Beers' children, Miss Jessie Lobdell and Bertha Kicker are among the new victims of measles.
 Miss Millie Jennings has been on the sick list for week. Her sister attended to her school duties.
 John Burns had quite serious fall re- gently, ipiuripg one of his limbs.
 Mrs Everett Matson's little girl was quite sick while on visit to Mrs Wig gins.
 Samuel T. Buckley has been suffering from severe cold.
 Six of Benjamin Pease's family are sick in bed with measles.
 The Misses Carrie and Emma Palmer have returned to Bridgeport.
 Mrs Joel Wiggins has been very much worse.
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BEDDING.
AN INTERESTING UNION SERVICE.

AN INTERESTING UNION SERVICE.
 A very interesting union service under the auspices of the Christian Endeaver and Epworth League took place at the Methodist church on Sunday evening The theme discussed was 1.-The young men of Connecticut" Prof James led the meeting and made an interesting and thrilling address. He gave an account of the work done by the Y. M. c. A. of Connecticut and urged the necessity of making special efforts to save the young men, 75 per cent of whom were outside of the church. Addresses were also given by Rev c. A. Luther, and E. P. Shaw at the close of the service. MT Luther extended an invitation to unite with his congregation on Sunday even ing next, when an Armenian, who re- gently escaped from his native land only with his life, will make an address. The invitation was accepted; conse- quently there will be no service at the Methodist church that evening.
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baby girl to their home, last week Thurs day. Mrs William D. Bigelow is assist ing in caring for Mrs Clark and the little stranger.
 Mrs Betsy Tonkins is on the sick list and under the care of Dr Hill.
 Mrs David Leavitt and little daughter of Long Hill have been entertained by MT and Mrs W. J. Candee.
 A pleasant time is anticipated at the rag bee at Bert Joyce's, this (Friday) evening.
 Mrs Caroline Dayton returned home on Tuesday, having visited New Haven friends for several days.
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parties and musicales. You can see that the brain has to run in some channel. The writer thinks that the Board had better let the good cause of education proceed. The writer also supposes that the Board expects to save great ex. pense to the town treasury.
 Messrs Victor of Derby, Sherwood and Waterbury of East Village and Isbell put in days sport after,the fox and brought home two pelts, one day last week!
 The musicale at Isbell's, this week, was fine. We expect more to follow.
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Fairfield County Chat.
BETHEL.
HEAR FEM CACKLE!

The Danbury and Bethel poultry as- sociaUion held it's show in Danbury, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week. It was socially and financially a success and every part passed off in a most harmonious manner. The number of fowls entered was beyond the expec- tation of the managers. The pet stock was unusually fine and large. There were Guinea pigs and rabbits enough to stock farm, of all sorts and sizes. J. s. Mayhew, Judd Brothers, George Ed monds and the Mackenzie boys were the principal owners. The rainbow colored chickens and rabbits in the show win dows attracted no and of attention on the outside, and was very good adver- tisement of the show within. Your cor respondent has neither the time or space to give full report of the show. Beth el exhibitors made a fair showing of birds and took their share of the premi- ums. Danbury exhibitors and managers were deserving of great credit and did their part we'll and in a most courteous manner. Charles K. Bailey of Bethel, White Wyandotte, first on cockrel, first bullet, third on Seabright bantams; a good score for the Elm street breeder. William Cirrell, an importer and breeder in the suburbs of Grassy Plain, made an excellent showing of Black Langshans. Miss Mary Birrell of Bethel was the largest woman exhibitor. Judd Broth CTS of Shelter Rock poultry yards made good exhibit of their well established breed of Brown Leghorns. J. s. May hew, the Naseco Ridge chicken fancieI and breeder, made one of the largest ex hbits of choice varieties of several differ ent breeds. A. N. Hickok made an ex. hbit of White Leghorns. James Mac. Kenzie took first premium on Guinea pigs. J. s. Linstrum, superintendent and F. Borman, secretary, were the bus fest men in the show. There were over 50 exhibitors and in the neighborhood oi 800 birds. F. P. Zmmer of Gaylord>
 vile, N. Y., was judge and scored most of the birds. He is man of large ex perience and reported to be one of the | best judges in the country. He highly commended the poultry of Danbury anG Bethel; thought it would compare wei
 with anything he had seen. The judges scoring was quickly ana fairly done. He knew no mans exhibit and showed nc favor. He closed his labor on Saturday evening and took the train for Shelton tt spend the night. A number of bird: were sold at auction and some at private sale. The exhibition closed about 1( o'clock, Saturday night. Just before the close, for some unaccountable reason the roosters set up a growing and tho hens cackled until it seemed as if bedls n was let loose and the likes was not heard before on Saturday night in Danbury since the British red coats burned tht continental supplies and drank from the ba rrel of continental whiskey that wal
 stored in the old South street church al the foot of Main street. The stockhold CTS held meeting, Thursday evening to hear report and to do other business necessary.
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F. ". Wheeler has sold another pair of working oxen.
 Monday evening next will be the last dancing lesson at the Town hall.
 Mrs A. Goldsboro and Mrs F. W. Wheeler have been on the sick list dur ing the past week. Both are better.
 The Congregational cottage prayer meeting will be held, Friday evening, at the house of R. B. Curtiss.
 Albert Fonrenback, IT., who bought
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Mrs Drakeley died at the home of hel daughter, Mrs John Pierce, at the Pine Tree, Sunday, February Tagged 75 years The funeral was held at the Congrega' tional church, Woodbury, Tuesday.
 About 20 of the friends of Miss Lottie Curtis gave her genuine surprise or Tuesday evening, February Q, 1t being her birthday. She was presented with 6 purse of SIP for services as organist oi the Methodist church. Rev Mir Range made the presentation speech. Miss Cur tis responded pleasantly.
 Miss M. J. Lee and Mrs A. M. Gib bons of Ansonia and Waterbury are guests of Mrs H. Monroe Post.
 It Is sad fact to think that boys in the .neIghborhood of Bennett's Bridge should be allowed to disturb the religious meet. Ings held Friday evenings. If children cannot behave themselves it is hoped par, ents will take them in hand.
 The annual family gathering at s. W. Posts was held Wednesday, January 27. The entire family of brothers and one sister were present. All enjoyed the meeting greatly.
 Mrs Mary J. Hins of Bridgeport is with her sister, Mrs Marshal Clark.
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the late Legrand G. Beers, last Saturday, was largely attended, and the farming tools and stock sold quickly at very fair prices. The sale lasted only about two hours.
 Merchant c. G. Downs has started in on pull for the postoff1ce, putting in an application for President Elect Mckinley to consider.
 Miss Edwards has so far recovered from her recent illness as to be able to resume her duties as teacher of the school at Long Hill.
 Christine Boylston has been quite ill with tonsilitis but is able to be about again.
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We have given considerable space, this week, to historical article on Middle bury, that will be of general interest, be cause 1t so correctly portrays the times of century ago. With all the excite ment of the closing years of this century, It is well to look back once in while and see how the fathers wrought.
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Lucas County, oo
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is the senior partner of the firm of Y. J. Cheney < Co, doing business in the City of Toledo. County and State aforesaid. and that said Arm will pay the sum of eI0O for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. sworn to before me and subscribed m my presence. this 9th day of December, A. D. 1sss. .ssl A.w. GInAsos, sa1ssS b,,,,, Halls CAtarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur faces Of the system. Send for tes' imontals, fre9. I.J.CHEHGY q CO.,, Toledo, O. Aveold bv prnge1sts, 7tc.
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next Sunday and will not be open for services until Sunday, February 21.
sTEPNEY.
,IsT CHURCH AFFAIRS

BAPTIST CHURCH AFFAIRS.
 Last week Wednesday evening the par ishoners of the Baptist church rendered Rev and Mrs Braman 8 donation party. MT and Mrs Braman were at Cutters Farms attending prayer meeting, when the guests arrived and took posses sion of the house. On their return they found the house well lighted and the as- sembled guests eager for their return. The balance of the evening was very pleasantly passed in social intercourse and refreshments were served. A sub. stantial token of esteem was given the pastor and his wife, Dea Burr Hawley making the presentation, to which Rev MT Braman responded. Since coming to Stepney, Rev and Mrs Braman have won 8 place in the hearts of Stepeny people, who are happy that the Baptist church has so faithful and conscientious leaders. and glad to show their appreciation.
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NEwT0wN, FRIDAY, FEB. 12,
The Editors Familiar Chat.

There Is good deal of just complaint in no-license towns of the evil wrought right and left without regard do more harm, we sometimes think, than the sa- loon keeper himself. The best way to solve this problem is to leave this stuff alone.
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MONROE.
GRANGE NOTES

The installation of officers at Harmony
 Grange will occur on Thursday evening if stormy, on Friday.
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Davis & Savard. I've can afford any = thing rather than to carry our goods from season to season. We are not ur- loading job lots or bankrupt stock trash. There is nothing cheap about our goods, except the prices. This week, the "Up- to date-store, is selling some of the best garments made st ridiculously low price g.
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the George Beardsley place, has built line new barn, 24x30, with cupola.
 Mrs Agur Eeardsley returned home, Thursday of last week, to meet her sis- ter, Mrs Laura Curtis, who Is visiting at E. s. Beardsley's.
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STEVENSON.

If that famous school board of New town does close up the school at Half Way River, the people of the neIghbor- hood will not despair, as they have whist
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The c. H. Bennett Shoe Co.,, of Brid ge- port are giving away to all who apply "Magical Problem Cards"
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES

Sunday evening, February IA, thee will be union service in the Congrega- tional church. An interesting feature of the evening, will be an address by MT Kazanjian, 8 native Armenian, who took
 course of theological study at Yale, expecting to make his education of great use in his native land to which he return. ed not long since, only to find the coun- try under the complete domination of the ''unspeakable Turk and all efforts for religious and education work com pletely paralyzed. Leaving every thing that he had, he escaped to this country with his family. MT Kazanjian is 6. most interesting speaker and we hope there will be large audience to hear him on
 Sunday evening.
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DEATH OF MRS LUCINDA AMBLER.

| DEATH OF MRS LUCINDA AMBLER. Miss Lucinda Ambler died at her home on South street, Tuesday morning, aged 55 years. The deceased had been con- fined to the house for several months with heart trouble. About two weeks ago she was taken with 8 severe attack of pneumonia, which proved fatal. She was highly respected lady and a mem- Der of the Congregational church. She was 8 sister of S. s. Ambler. The fun eral services were held at the home of Mrs Ritzman, a sister, on Thursday at II o'clock. The interment was in the fami- ly lot in Ridgebury cemetery. John McDowall, one of the oldest men of the town, celebrates his 90th birthday on Monday, February 15.
 John Johnson has been confined to the house, few days, although reported | D6bbcEs lutsudNs OUuuSOu WAS cO years old, January 6.
 Leonard D. Judd, one of the firm of Judd & Co.,, has been confined to the house nearly allIwinter, with rheumatic trouble.
 Russell Willard is confined to the house with erysipelas.
 Mrs Eliza Northrop will pass her 83d birthday on Thursday, February IL. Mrs Northrop is remarkably spry and enjoys good health. She lives with her daughter, Miss Mary K. Northrop, on Elm street. Her late husband, Horace K. Northrop, who died in 1886, was once a popular newsdealer in Bethel and held a number of town and church offices. One son, Frederick Northrop, is now liv- ing at St Paul, Minn.
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Our Neighbors.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
DON'T FORGET THIS EVENT.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Woman's Board of Missions will give a turkey supper, Thursday evening, February IS, at the Parish house of the Congregation al church, from until 9. Those attend ing may enjoy the feast of good things provided by the ladies of South Britain, whose reputation for excellent cookery IS we'll established. Price of supper 25c Ice cream extra.
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NICHOLS.

TRINITY CHURCH. On account of the repaira being made the church will be neoessarily closed
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REV MIR wHITCoME AT ST PAUL's.

REV MIR wHITCOME AT ST PAUL's.
 Rev MT Whitcome preached his 20th annual sermon on Sunday. He said that during the 20 years he had baptized 276 persons IA of whom were adults. Had officiated at 337 funerals; married 62 couples and l52 persons had been con- firmed, of whom 16 had died. During the past year he had preached 50 ser mons in the church; 46 at the mission. Had made 54 addresses, administered communion II times at the church and six times at the mission. He briefly re- viewed the work for the past 20 years and in closing made some very timely suggestions for the future.