Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-04-28

DIR. o. s. CrOwder, dentist OF Hell
lena, who was to have arrived In
LewistOwn Tuesday, vas unavoid-
ably detained at Benton, but will
reach Lewistown Friday night. He
may be found at the Day House after
that date.
E. j. Morrison, who formerly IA
ried on "a mercantile business and
wool growing at P~hilbrOOk, Fergus
county, and arrived in town last
week from Minneapolis, and is look
ing for a good location to engage in
the sheep industry. Mr.. Morrison is
one of the kind of citizens whose re-
turn to the state we are glad to well
come.-Binings Times.
j. A. j. Dawes, of TIBET, was In the
city Monday. He reports that the
Labor Exchange store at the Gap is
now being run under the name and
Mclaughlin. Mr.. Dawes is one of
Fergus county's old line Democrats
and "new line" free silver man, but
is pleased to note that affairs and
times are looking up"
Cattle are going up, sheep are GO
ing mp, but medicines are ''going
down" However, in taking them
down you must be sure that they
are all right and the ''sure thing" al
to whOlesomeness and curative quail
tiles. If you want a pointer read c.
+. Little's advertisement on this
page. He has something to say this
week that will interest you.
Hobensack & Sloan have rented
the frame building on Main street
the corner of Third avenue,
formerly occupied by the Montana
Hardware Co., and will move into
their new quarters this week. The
increasing business of this
popular firm has necessitated their
taking a more commodious stand,
the new location will afford.
Helena Frances, only child of Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Hedges of Yale, died
the home April 18th. aged eight
months and IL days. The child was
well the day previous, was taken
with nausea at dusk, rapidly grew
worse, the attack going to her head,
and she passed away almost with
out warning. The bereaved parents
the sympathy of their host of
friends.
Friday evening the Sunset club
gave a most delightful dance at their
rooms, the occasion marking the re-
tirement of the entertainment COM
mittee, which has been the means
of furnishing such abundance of en-
loyment to the members during the
past season. Refreshments were
and dancing continued until
midnight. About twenty
were In attendance.
Frank Scott. forseveral years phar-
for G.. +. Little, has gone to
Lavina, where he will engage i'm bus
mess with his brother, who has sue
ceeded to the interests of p. Yegen &
Co., in the general merchandise trade
that place. Mr.. Scott's former
position i'm Lewistown will be filled
g. III. Preston, formerly I'm charge
of the wholesale department of
drug house i'm Butte. Mr..
Preston arrived last week accom-
panied by his family.
Srn Dar %h;- u-aaly ynarlyAl
examination papers written by
pupils of the high school last week,
treating them the same as examina-
tions for certificates to teach. Fred
Schmitt gained an average of 90 per
cent and Frank Spragg an average
of 81 per cent. which would have en-
titled them to professional certifi-
Gates. Both young men have been
faithful students and will be the first
graduates from the high school,
accepting their diplomas May 2Sth
next.
Rev. Albert Pfaus left for the east
Monday, via Billings. He will be
absent until about July LIST, attend
ing the meeting of the general 8
sembly of the Presbyterian church at
Wynona, Indiana, next month, and
visiting family and friends in New
York city. During his absence his
pulpit will be frequently filed by
Presbyterian ministers from other
parts of the state, announcement be-
ing made of appointments as they
are arranged by Rev. Edwards, who
has charge Of the matter.
Monday evening the order Of Odd
Fellows COMMUNICATED the anniver-
sary Of the establishment of the
order with an entertainment, to
which only Odd Fellows and mem
bers of their families were hidden,
the public being debarred from par
ticipation in the evenings festivities.
The program included Rotations.
readings and solos, several numbers
being encored, and the entire program
eliciting much applause. Refresh
ments were served and the occasion
rendered most enjoyable.
The Lewistown Rod and Gun club
has reduced the membership fee from
IS to 81 for ninety days and trust
many who desire to join the organi
cation will avail themselves of the
| opportunity. The club offers q
standing reward of $50 for the arrest
and conviction Of anyone violating
| the game law of the state. At the
shoot Friday the following scores
were made: James Weaver, IL
David Hilger, Ii: Il. r. Carson, ii
ID. j. Kane, 10; Oswald Lehman, ii
j. ID. Waite. Il; Ed Wright, Ia; San
/ Wea yer IL. L Z Smith II. Waite