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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
A BRILLIANT SPECTACLE.
An Ignorance That Was Not Alt,
ether BliasfuI.

An ignorance That Was Not Alto
Rether Blissful.
Some weeks G @ story was circu-
lated in Harrisburg that there would
be visible in the western sky soon after
sunset a brilliant light, which was
nothing less wonderful, the umo
told, than a huge electric spark which
some scientists were sending up night
~ over Pittsburgh.
The story spread rapidly, and when
evening came the streets were filled
with credulous people who gazed with
amazement at the brilliant orb, which.
true to report, shone out bright and
clear. The newspapers of Harrisburg
commented on the occurrence the fol
lowing day and o the people that the
story of the electric light was a fake,
and that the ball of fire was simply the
planet Venus, which had been shining
there at corresponding easons for ages
and would doubtless continue 10 illum-
mate that part Of the heavens until the
world should be no more.
The Harrisburg people perceived
that they had been duped and were
ashamed at their display of ignorance.
But n week later the same story was
spread in the town of West Chester,
md the usually intelligent people of
hat borough went through the same
performance of admiring the wonder
fui electric light. The newspapers again
assumed the role of instructors in as
tronomy, and Venus was for the sec
evening illumination. But ignorance
Ill --. .- a-l ~ ~tL4. Iav 1IA
good people of Lancaster, having
heard the story. went out after
sunset and beheld with amazement the
glowing orb that had already brought
so much fame. TO the scientists of Pitts
burgh. There are some doubling
Thomases, however, among the Lancas-
TRANS, and the story was not accepted
universally. 4 pilgrimage was made to
the observatory on the grounds of
Franklin and Marshall college, and
there a glance through the telescope
d;ssipated at once all belief in the story
that, singularly enough, had found
lCdgment in the minds of the people in
three distinct localities.
Where the display of ignorance may
break out next is p~roblematical. Per
haps the delusion is at an end. But
all this should point the lesson that the
facts Of the world in which we live.
are not taught plainly and in~telligently
enough in the schools. and the habit of
observation is scarcely taught at all.
II children in the schools were given
some rudimentary instruction in as
tronomy. or at least had their atteu-
ton drawn TO the wonders of the heav-
IL
of ignorance as nave broken out in thi=
state, and the people would have a far
better chance to enjoy the world, be-
cause they appreciate some of its
MANY Observation-Disclosures Times.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
1t Must
Be Seen

The New Western Linn
ted" trains Minneapolis and st.
Paul to Chicago must be seen to
tell their own beauties, and must
be ridden on to be thoroughly en-
joyed and appreciated.
This famous train is the finest
in the world. 1t leaves Mime
apolis every night i'm the year 7:30
p. M; st. Paul STOP. m; arriving
Milwaukee $50 a. m; Chicago
$50 a. m.
Your home agent will sell you
tickets via this first-class line and
an'illustrated folder and further
Information will b~efurnished you,
with pleasure. on application to
W.Teasdale, General Passenger
Agent, st. Paul, Mimi.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
A Thrilling Rescue.
A YOUNG LIFE SAVED
mar EMkkkABH HAMMER,
FIerenes Siurdlvant, Of efindsiese island, Saved from
an uutimoly DoaihrHer Dangerous prodloomenf.

CoUto1s NJ II
prostrated. At this time We called an emf.
nent physician, who agreed with the dag
nosis of our physician. He prescribed q
course of treatment snd We followed it faith
fully for three months, but instead of i'm
"a brother ofmy wifi, who resided in Cana
da, but was visiting ua, advised us to use DIR.
Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and I
purehased . box Of the pills and began to
give them to Florence. This was in October,
1895. After using the pills q short time we
could see An Improvement. Her strength be-
gan to return and her appetite was restored.
When she had taken one box the pains in
her back and stomach ceased and her re-
covery seemed certain.
1--WE eagerly purchased o second box Of
pills and watched with delight the change for
the better that was being wrought daily.
Florence finally became strong enough to
walk Q little. She gained In flesh and
strength rapidly. By the time she had used
three boxes of the pills she was evidently
another box, the fourth, TO prevent the pos
sibility of n recurrence Of the difficulty.
"We cannot praise too highly the value
of DR.. Williams Pink Pills. am positive
that without their use our child would have
been a confirmed invalid"
(Signed) WILLIAM II. STURDIvANr.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
sixth day of April, 1897.
H.W. MORSE, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers, or will be sent post paid
on receipt of price, 50 cents q box, or six boxes
for $3.50 they are never sold in bulk or BY
the 1OO) by addressing DIR. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

Some of the antiquities of this coun-
try which find their way into the mu-
seums are rivaled in age by a living
creature at the Zoo. 1t is an alligator
terrapin, or Mississippi snapper, whose
$50 pounds of substance have been ac-
c~uuulated in a lifetime of five centuries
or more. At least, that is what the sci
entists calculate, and they say that
there is no reason to doubt that it was
padding around as a little turtle in the
Mississippi when De Soto first gazed
upon the river. The giant terrapin
Measure about five feet from snout to
tip of tail, and during it's residence at
the Zoo it has grown not a particle. 1t
is too lazy to move about much, and so
nature has endowed it with special
facilities for catching food. When
hungry it lies in the water with it's
mouth wide open, and the bright little
red tongue looks so much like a worm
that it serves as a bait to attract fish,
On which the terrapin feeds.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
Annual Report of Corporation.

Office of the Montana Hardware Company.
Lewistown, Montana, September 4, 1897.
To Whom il May Concern:
In accordance with the provisions of Section
Isl of the Civil Code of the State of Montana.
we, the undersigned. being the vice president
and a majority of the board of directors of the
Montana Hardware Company, present the fol
lowing report of the condition of such corpora
ton on the first day of September. 1897:
The amount of capital stock is. ........ SIS. 000.OO
The amount OF capital actually paid in
is lin cash, merchandise and notes) 100000
The amount of existing debts Is. I3,434.7 ~
JOHN WAR;, Vice President
JOHN WAR;, Director.
GEORGE J. WIEDEMAN. Director.
WINIFRED A. ERICKSON, Director.
TAT OF MONTANA, L.
County of Fergus. %
Austin w. War;, being duly sworn. on oath
says that he is the secretary of the above named
corporation, that the above and foregoing re-
port is correct and true to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief. and that the above signatures
are those of the vice president and a majority
of the directors of said corporation.
AUSTIN w. WAR;.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th
day of September, 1897. c. M. KELLY,
Notary Public in and for Fergus Co. Montana
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
Annual Report of Corporation.

Office of the Lewistown & Great Falls Tele-
phone & Telegraph Company, Lewistown,
Montana, September 4th, 1897.
To Whom it May Concern:
In accordance with the provisions of Section
4s1 of the Civil Code of the State of Montana:
we. the undersigned. being the president and
a majority of the directors of the Lewistown &
Great Falls Telephone & Telegraph Company,
present the following report of the condition
of said corporation on the first day of Septem-
Der. 1897:
The amount of capital stock is....... 100000
The amount of capital actually paid
The amount Of existing debts is. none
FEE. WRIGHT, President.
AUSTIN w. WAR;, Director.
FEE. WRIGHT, Director.
G. f. LITTLE, Director.
s. S. HoBsoN. Director.
OF MONTANA, Ice
County of Fergus,
Austin w. War, being duly sworn, on oath
says that he 10 the secretary of the above named
corporation, that the above and foregoing re-
port is correct and true to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief, and that the above signatures
are those of the president and a majority of the
directors of said corporation.
AUSTIN w. WAR;.
Subscribed and sworn To before me this 9Th
day of September, 1897. c. NJ. KELLY,
t~ Notary Public in and for Fer
3sKAL{ gus county. Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

MY boy came home from school
ated and bleeding and suffering great
pain" says Mr.. +. j. Schall, with
Meyer Bros Drug Co., st Louis, Mo.
II dressed the wound, and applied
Chamberlain's Pain Balm freely.
All pain ceased and in "A remarkably
short time it healed without leaving
"A scar. For wounds, sparins, swell
ings and rheumatism, / know of nc
medicine or prescription equal to it.
l consider it a household necessity
The y and so cent sizes for sale by C,
+. Little, Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

tive clerkships in the Office of the COM
pany, and a few years later, pretty An
ME Barton became the wife of Hiram
Adams, the preserver of her brothers
life.
And so it happened that neither of the
two friends had reason to regret the
fearful peril the. encountered when
on one memorable April day, they were
brought face to face with death down
in q coal mine..Golden Days.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
SheriFs Sale.

Matthew Gunton. plaintiff. VS.. Willard
N and Teresa c. Norman, his wife, yo-
seph HI. Norman and Maggie L. Norman, his
wife, Mary ]. Sullivan as Administratrix of the
Estate of Maurice Sullivan. deceased, and
Frank E. Wright, defendants.
To be sold At shegiff's sale, on Thursday. the
23rd day of September. 1891. at 2 O'Clock D. M
at the front door OF the cout house in the vii
lage of Lewistown, Fergus county, Montana,
to the highest and best bidder for cash In hand.
the following described property, to wit:
Block Eight 90; Letter c, in the TOWNSHIP of
Lewistown. Fergus county. Montana, as shown
by the plat of said TOWNSHIP now on file In the
Office Of the county recorder of said county.
Together with all and singular, the fene-
menf1, hereditaments and appuFtenancesth there
unto belonging or In any wise apperaininR.
Dated, Lewistown. Mont. Sept LIST, 1897.
JOHN ID. WAITE,
By VIII. Simousr Sheriff.
Under Sheriff.
/. Fsznk E 6mtfh. Piaintiff's attomey.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

This IL Your Opportunity.
On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) Sufficient to demon
strste the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren ST., New York City.
Rev. John Reid. Jr.. of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. 1
can emphasize his statement, 1T ID o posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used AS directed-"-
Rev. Francis W. Poole, Pastor CentraiPres
Church, Helena, Mont.
cura for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, 81 esnts'
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
Fluctuations Certain.

at doesn't make no difference
what happens" sale Mr.. C~orntossel,
''us farmers are goin' to git congra-
tulated."
"But the condition of crops make
some difference, doesn't ito"
mo. FL they're big they'll tell us
to be cheerful because we've got SO
much to sell. An ef they're carce
they'll congratulate us on the prices
we orter git.'-Washington Star.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

81 consider it my duty" says Mr.. F.
". Dias, of San Diego, Texas, "to
certify that Ayers Pills have com
pletely relieved my wife of neuralgia,
from which complaint she was, or a
long time, a great sufferer" They
are easy to take and always effective.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
$500-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, 1897-09-08

In an interview with . repors0 Mr.. Stur-
divsnt said "F1orence was taken sick in
February, 1895, with scarlet fever and we i'm
mediately called . physician. After two
weeks the fever subsidized but Florence was
left with Q very weak back. Severe pains
were constantly in the back and stomach.
The difficulty seemed to battle the efforts of
the physician.
"Finally ut the end Of four months of
treatment, we found our patient completely
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
Infallible Sign.

Reporter-But how did you detect
the fellow? His disguise as a woman
was absolutely perfect.
Expert Detective noticed that
when the supposed woman sat down
she gave her dress a little jerk with both
hands as if 10 keep it from bagging at
the knees.-Chicago Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
ConIa Not Have Eacaped Her.

Could Not Have Escaped Her.
She-Yes, they live very happily to-
gether.
He-I thought you knew them only
slightly.
She-But If there was any family
trouble 1 would be sure to hear of it,
Town Topics.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

-Palouse, Wash, is short of wood,
an unprecedented affection, and car
loads of timber are being shipped in
from neighboring places. What never
before has been known there, coal is be-
ing fed to the fires in the city's pump
ing station.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
We All Know Them.

"Are your reighbors, the Wooseltons,
interesting people?"
Exceedingly so; he is the kind of
man that won't speak to anybody with
out an introduction, and she is the kind
of woman that borrows everything in
your house without being introduced at
auo-N- " Truth
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

Odds, mile heats. two i'm three; purse
1Oo-s5O. s25. SIS, $40.
Running. half mile dash; purse $50
|-s35, SIS.
Running, one-fourth mile and re-
peat; purse. s40-S25. SIS.
Breed race. one mile. entrance 80
cents; purse $15-sl0, So.
SECOND DAY.
Trotting and pacing, three-minute
class. mile heats, 3 in 3; purse 800
$50, %. SIS. 10.
Running, 600 yards dash; purse $50
SIS, SIS.
Running, one-fourth mile dash;
purse $25-$15, 80.
Running, one-half mile and repeat;
purse S6O-$4O. $40.
Breed race, N mile. e~ntranc 90
cents; purse $15-$10, So.
THIRD DAY.
TrottiDg and pacing. free for all,
mile heats, 8 in 3; purse 800 $50,
$25. s15. SO.
Gentleman's team ace, trotting Oh
pacing, one mile; purse S25. Team
to win must beat 800; both horses
must be owned by the same person
and driven by owner OF some mem.
her of his family.
Running, three-fourths mile dash:
purse $6O-S40, $40.
Running, one-fourth mile and re.
peat; purse S4O-S25, S15.
Breed race, enc mile, entrance q
cents; purse $15-S1O, So.
The association will pay $25 to tn,
horse lowering the track record al
trotting. In cas- two or more horses
lowering the record, the money will
be paid to the horse placing il tn,
will be divided.
In all races there must be four to
enter and three to start.
Special races will be given for any
class of race horses that come.
All drivers and riders must nam
colors when making entries.
Entrance fee in all cases, unless
otherwise specified, 10 per cen o.
purse, to be paid i'm cash at time 81
entry.
The rules of the american Trottine
association, and the American Rae
ing association will govern these
races.
The association reserves the right
to alter, amend or postpone any OF
all of these races.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

&rOM IN xbS u 1os
Among the Thousand Islands Is one called
Grindstone. It il seven miles long and three
wide. The inhabitants of this island are Q
well-informed class of people who devote
. livelihood. In the homo of one of these
islanders resides Florence ]. Sturdivant, the
four-yeax old daughtsr Of Mr.. and Mrs-
William II. Sturdivant. She had Q remark
oble expexience recently.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

In the Ladies' and Youths departments
all articles entered for a premium must be
the work OF the exhibitor, who must be a
resident of Fergus county, and in the
Youths departm ent the exhibitor must be
under the age of fifteen years. Each arti-
Gle will be allowed to compete for only one
premium, except for best specimen" or
general display.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
Too SfrOnK.

"No," said the patient woman, with
the aspect of a saint, Il should not like
to assert that he regards his newspaper
as his bible. I am sure that he believes
his newspaper."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

The lady manager of one of the
leading insurance companies in Cali
fornia receives e 900 ayear.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
Another Engagement Broken.

Another Engagement Broken.
The Fiancee-rm surprised at you!
l saw you flirting with her!
The Fiance-I swear, Priscilla, you
are mistaken! Beauty has no charms
never had any charms-for me!-Tit-
| Bits.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
Strayed or Stolen.

Strayed from the Gilkerson ranch near Lew
istown two months ago. one bay horse with
long black tail and name; had a bell on when
left the ranch; branded ION left hip; one
sonel horse. saddle marked. branded
same as above, and has - white stripe on
face or nose. Anyone finding same will confer
a favor by communicating with this Office OF
with Louis Bouvette. Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
The III Row.

the BNIu-ffeHueu Wv
She observation-disclosures occupying
front seats in a theater who take off
their hats show as much consideration
for others as men do.
He-No, they don't. Many men in the
front row don't even wear any hair on
their heads.-Brooklyn Life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

would you consider it proper to
precede the father of your sweetheart
down stairs?"
ut may be proper, but it isn't always
safe."-Yale Record.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
Wanted-.n Idea

Write JOHN WkDDEKBCRS r CO. Patent kttor.
neys, Washington. ID G. for their SI.sO prize offer
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
BRAND 1IRESIoRE
OF ANIMALS OWNED AND esAzED IN FERGUS COUNTY, MONTANA.

ID. M. Crowley, owner Of following brand;
liz. on left thigh; vent. par under brand. Ranch
on Big Spring creek; range. from Judith mountains
to Moccasin mountains. r. o. address, Lewis
town, Montana
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
PRICE:

All postmasters and news agents
are authorised to receive subscrip-
lions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

Later Adyices.
I'll never chew tobacco! No!
1t is a filthy weed.
I'd rather smoke a cigaroot!"
Said little Robert Reed.
Chicago Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08

TIME SCHEDULE.
Northern Pacific time card, i'm effect
April 18th, 1897:
TRAIN NO. l, PACIFIC EXPRESS.
INVEST BoUND.)
Arrives Billings p. m.
Big Timber-----------. 1-2S ~ m
TRAIN NO. 9, ATLANTIC EXPRESS.
(EAsT BoUND.)
Arrives p- IN.
Big Timber-.-.---..... 300 a. m.
Billings ---------------. 1.3O a. m.
Throuh tickets to Japan and China, via
Tacoma and Northern Pacific Steamship
Co.
For information, time cards, maps and
tickets, call on or write
A. D. EDGAR,
General Agent, Helena, Montana,
CHAS. S. FEE,
Gen1 Pass. and Ticket Agent.
ST. PAUL MIss.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-09-08
RACING PROGRAM
For the Fourth Annual neetine
of the Fergus County Fair
Association, Sept. 7Sth,
7oth and goth, 1897.
FIRST DAY.

Trotting and pacing for 2-year-
Odds, mile heats. two in three; purse
1Oo-s5O. s25. SIS, SO.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-08-06
THE IRAMP NuIsANcE
Ksalas 0VerFlddsn with Vasabonds Hhs
Are Daily Growing Boider.

--zzt--ll uuELrzulrl WIN FaE4uQnl1 y 70
Are Daily Growing Boider.
TOPEKL, Kan, July SL-Tramps
we're never 50 numerous or their meth.
DDS never 50 evil as now. IN the midst
Of plenty and their services in demand,
they offer not to work, but 60 up and
down the state begging and even
plundering. In times past they have
been satisfied &c beg their food from
door to door, but this year they have
adopted the methods and practices
of highwsymen, and hesitate not
70 break into homes, stores and
railroad stations, and attempts to
capture railroad trains are Of daily oo-
.currence. They ride on trucks, on the
blind baggage, on the roofs of coaches,
and if their numbers be sufficient they
resist the efforts of trainmen to
dislodge them. Hardly a day or
night now goes by without damage
to the railroad property in the state
by tramps- Depcts are broken open
on all lines and 1T all points in the
state, and depredations IN this particu-
lar have become so numerous that de
vision superintendent ofseyeral lines
have issued orders to station agents to
leave nothing worth stealing in the
depots at night. At larger points
switehmen have been instructed to
keep a close watch on railroad prop
erty during the hours Of the night
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-08-06
49, So -.

auditor Morris Sends Ont the ApDcFtieas
msHt @ the Different Counties
TOPEKA. Kan, Aug. S.-Stste Audi.
tor Morris has completed the tabpla-
ton Of state taxes due from various
counties for the year 1897 and sent to
each county clerk a statement Of the
amount his county was expected to
raise for state purposes The total as
sessed valuation Of the state, including
all forms of property, as fixed BY the
state board Of equalization for this
year, aggregates SS25, 354, 6S4, as against
an aggregate assessment of 1921, 1871,
as7 for 1896. The total amount Of tax
to be raised this year is 81, SS8, go, as
against 81, S65. 40 for the year 1896
The following shows the aggregate
assessment and amount of taxes TO be
collected this year from the various
counties:
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-08-06
DISASTROUS STORM.

Lightning Kills Two Children and Does
Much Damage IN Webster City, Ia.
WEBSTER CITY, Ia, Aug. A severe
electrical storm caused the loss Of two
lives and did much damage in this city
yesterday morning. The dead are
Minnie Lupus, aged two, and Carl
Lupus, aged four. The spire of the
Baptist church was shattered. The
elevator of the Webster City Elevator
Co. and the handsome residence Of Ed
Burgess were struck. The iron roof
Of the Queen livery barn, owned by
William Wilke, was torn from the
building, and a barn belonging to
Burt Butler was wrecked by bolt,
and his horses were killed. Trees were
shattered on every side.
Mrs. John Lupus and her children
were st their home, southeast of the
city, when the storm came. She had
just taken her children to the cellar,
and, with the oldest daughter, was
standing at an opening in the base
ment watching the progress Of the
storm. The two little ones were hud-
died together in the rear corner. Both
Mrs, Lupus and her daughter were
stunned by the fash. As soon as they
recovered from the shock they turned
to the children, and found them both
dead, elasped in each others arms.
The bolt had killed them.