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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

The Helena Independents conten-
ton that the Democratic party is the
only silver party SOUNDS very well in
Montana. but there is not a state
that is, not a northern state-east of
the Mississippi river that the party
can carry on that ssue. This being
the case, how is the party ever going
to do anything for silver?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

The president is going to give the
troops an opportunity to volunteer
out of the army. This ought to
bring some of the Montana boys
home before long. Those who have
left families dependent upon them for
support or responsible positions will
also he given an early opportunity
to return home in all probability.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

Senator Mantle, as chairman of the
Silver Republican state committee,
has issued a call for a state conven-
ton, to be held i'm Anaconda, Wednes-
day. Sept. 81, to place in nomination
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
Cost OF Wars.

1t is said thai England has eNpend-
ed no less a sum han e200.000. coo in
the eight largest wars in which she has
engaged. and that RLssia's eXpendi-
lures for the same purpose during
the last ~ years have been e67,0o 900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

Admiral Dewey is a widower, but
after Hobson's experience with the
American girl he is likely to remain
in foreign waters indefinitely.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24
Whole Families
Helped by Hoods
Which Cures Rheumatismj
Salt Rheum, Impure BIoodj
And Builds up the SvStem.

Salt Rheum, Impure Blood;
And Builds Up the System.
"we have used Hoods Sarssparilla In
DUR family with great success. My father
had an attack of rheumatism and Hoods
S~arsaparilla cured him. He has since had
An attack of salt rheum, and he finds
Hoods Sarsaparilla to be the only med
icine that gives him relief. My brother
and I have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla as .
blood purifier, M we believe it to be the
best that can be bought" ELIZA 81.
JILBERT, (Unionville) Helena, Montana.
"My little girl was covered with Q rash
and we gave her Hoods Sarsaparilla which
entirely cured her. I was feeling poorly
and concluded to try this medicine. 1t
built up my health and made me feel l x
anew man." THOMAS JACOB, Gunderson,
Montana. Be sure to get only
Hoods Sarsaparina
The best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
81; six for S.. C.I. Hood & Co.. Lowell. Mass.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

LEwIsTowN. MONT. Aug. "a, 'ss.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-08-24

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN M. vROOMAN. Editor & Prop'r.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
PORUS-PLASTER ROOF.
West Virginian ShingIed His Hous,
with Them

That story about the woman who
bought a coffin plate engraved with a
name different from her own, because.
as she said, her husband might die
and she might marry a man by that
name, and it might come in useful, is
probably apocryphal, says the New
York Press. But the story Of Pom Dey
Cochran, who saved his old porous
plasters because they might come in
useful some time, and finally shin
gled' his house with them, is true,
and 1t comes from West Virginia.
Pompey was a soldier in the Confe,:-
crate army and was wounded at the
battle of Gettysburg. After the wa:
he settled down on a little farm near
Mooresfeld. w Va.and has lived there
ever since. The farm is small and
PCmpey is not prosperous. The only
thing that has fiOurished with him of
late years has been the pains caused
by his old wounds. and for those moth
Ing AFFORDED relief except porous plas
tiers. He had a contract with the
village druggist TO supply him win
porous plasters by the gross. and the
tax on his resources became so great,
on account Of being addicted TO the
porous plaster habit, that he became
penurious and demanded that old tin
cans and broken forks and every other
odd and end should be saved. And es-
pecially he charged his wife to save The
old porous plasters. The plasters had
stuck to him and he would stick to The
plasters. He was as proud of his cab
met of old plasters as a man given to
the bric-a-bTac and curiO habit is Of
his collections, and declared that some
time they would come in mighty han
dy. Now there were three buildings
on Pompey'a farm-his house, his barn
and a dilapidated building, where he
kept his farming tools and his coTec-
ton of old tomato cans and his pOr-
GUS plaSters. One night the house
burned down and the family moved in
to the Toulouse It was good enough
except that the sun and the stars shone
through the roof. Then came the tri-
umph OF the porous plasters Pom
pey got out his collection and shingled
that whole blessed roof with old plas-
tiers, and as they were thick with Ber-
gundy pitch they served we'll the pur-
pose and made the roof water tight.
Now people come miles to see the
house shingled with porous plasters,
and Pompey says that they draw bet
ter than they did when they were on
his back.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

ton came true. The first night of her
stepmother's presence in the Wollert
house Louise fOresaw a continuance of
ill-treatment at her hands and ran
from home. Owing to cruelty and
abuse, it is said, Wollert's two other
children, Ella and William, IS and 2f
years of age respectively, left their
home, the former going to Carpenters
vile, the latter boarding and support
ing himself in Woodstock.
Mr.. Wollert still insists the deed was
not mothered in his wife's brain. Her
folks" said Wollert, "have always hat
ed my daughter and myself. Her faith
er has repeatedly called at my house
when | was not at home and as soon
as | would return he would abruptly
leave. l would talk to my wife and
say she was not acting as a wife should
act toward her husband. | told her
her parents were welcome at my house
at any time. But | said | knew she
was going to cause trouble by acting
in this underhand way with me- | am
sure she has been prejudiced against
my daughter and myself by these peo-
ple."
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

Mrs. Annie Wollert of Algonquin.
H., who is held in custody in the
Woodstock Jail for the murder OF her
stepdaughter has become violently
insane. Her strange actions were at
first thought to be due TO feigned men,
tai alteration, but her continued refu-
sal to partake of food and the mani
festation of acute mania. together with
her rambling speech, are admitted
proof OF shattered mentality.
The intense excitement into which
the neighb0ring villages were thrown
when the murder was first announced
has barely subsidized. The affair is still
the talk of gathering groups of bust
ness men. The facts and details of the
horrible tragedy still linger ON the lips
OF those who are old enough to realize
the horror of the deed, and even the
young speak fondly of Louise, their
once loved playmate, who now lies in
newly-made grave in the village
churchyard.
IN the harness shop of Deputy Sher-
III Charles Wandrack at Algonquin
dozen prominent citizens met the other
morning. They came together purely
out of sympathy with the one theme
OF conversation, and loud were the
expressions of wrath used in speaking
OF the jailed woman.
Il tell you, the act was premeditat-
ed" said Deputy Wandrack This is
not the first time the little girl had
been driven from home by her step
mothers cruelty. Not long ago Louise
ran away from home and stayed two
days with Frank Braka's family She
had been sent out to feed the horse
and found there was no corn huslls in
the barn. She returned to her mother
and asked her what she should give
the horse Her mother seized a stove
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

poker, and. telling her she ought to
know what TO give the horse when the
corn husks were gone, cut several deep
gashes in the child's head, and the girl
barely escaped with her life.
Il was one of the first to visit the
house when Mrs. Wollert said a tramp
killed the girl, and 200 men armed
themselves and scattered into every
cornfield and grove in search for the
murderer. l noticed every door in the
house was locked. That looked very
suspicious. The woman's actions too
implicated her at once. She said the
tramp shot at her and pointed to one
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
DEVIOUS DEFINITIONS.

Confidence-A tender plant nourish-
ed by bunko men.
Satire-A good-natured jest that is
always half IRE"
average mans life.
Hunger-A necessary evil for the
promotion of industry.
Fools-A class of people that wise
men work for a living.
Cipher-The average man who thinks
he is one in a thousand.
Cynic-A man who is never happy
unless he is very unhappy.
Consistency-A jewel that the pawn
broker refuses to recognize.
Genius-A man who can do almost
anything except make a living.
Business-A mantle that covers a
multitude of queer transactions.
Charity-A cloak that is sometimes
used to cover an amateur concert.
Wisdom Something possessed by
the man who never argues with a wom-
an
Photography representation that
flatters others and does you an IN
Justice.
Egotist-A man who always talks
about himself when you want to talk
about yourself
Superstition-Som that ails the
man who would rather work for $12
per week than s13.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

Evidence is constantly accommodating
that tends TO prove that Mrs. Wollert
was sane at the time of the murder.
There are many persons who will
swear that Mrs. Rath was the mother
of child which mysteriously died not
long ago. By an Algonquin barber it
is told that on many a summers night
the stepdaughtcr was Obliged to flee
from her mothers abuse, and, together
with her great watch dog, seek rest
beneath the trees in a neighboring
grove. The child, it is said. stood
much of her ill-treatment without re-
sentiment or opposition.
Mrs. Wollert was married to her hus-
band some five years ago. Wollert,
though he is generally said TO be
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

klnd-hearted man, was given to drink.
Upon this ground Mrs. Wollert left his
household shortly before the holidays
She engaged States Attorney Lumley
to obtain for her a divorce, and steps
were taken in that direction.
About two weeks ago Mr.. Wollert
made Overtures to his wife to withdraw
her bill. He promised her he would
stop drinking go 10 work and make
her happy home. She accepted his
proposition and returned to his house
the day before the tragedy was enact
ed. That night Mr.. Rath, Mrs VOL
lert's father, predicted there would be
dire trouble in the Wollert household,
and the following morning his predic-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
In Reply to a Correspondent.

How can | get an article in your
paper?' asked a correspondent OF a
western journal.
1T all depends on the article you
want to get into our paper" replied
the editor; IF the article is small in
bulk, like a hairbrush or a tea caddy.
spread the paper out upon the floor.
and placing the article in the center.
wrap it up by carefully folding the
edges over it, and tie with string.
This will keep the article from Slip
ping out Of the paper. If, on the other
hand, the article is an English bath
tub or clOthes-hOrse. you would better
not try it at all.''-Harper's Bazaar.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

The maiden aunt OF San Francisco
official has gradually cultivated a fond
ness for sensationalism until love
of reading horrible descriptions in the
newspapers and marbid imaSinings in
books has gained a complete ascen-
dency over her. An Old friend Of the
family inquired a few days ago of the
nephew concerning the health of his
aunt. I'VE are rather anxious about
her." was the perfectly serious reply.
"She is not exactly ailing, but her
spirits seem depressed. She does not
seem to be enjoying her murders and
lynchingS as much as uSualr'
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
Tip Over the Telephone.

One of the most novel uses to which
the telephone has yet been put is heard
or in Chicago. A firm of booksellers
was called up late one evening by tele-
phone, and in response to the inquiry
it was stated that the firm had in stock
a number of very valuable books. The
caller thanked the firm and remarked
That he would be in in the morning 10
purchase some. In the morning the
book store was found to have been
broken open and the very books about
which inquiry over the telephone had
been made were stolen. This shows
the enterprise of the modern burglar.
He was ready to rob the store. but he
took the precaution of finding out
whether the job would be worth while.
BY using the telephone he saved him
self all the annoyance of possible iden-
LITIGATION which a personal call would
have entailed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
FARMS and CITY PROPERTY
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

No 80 acres in Center township, 3
miles south OF Plymouth. 20 acres i'm
proved, 5 room house. barn 26x40, wagon
shed and corn cribs, a good orchard Of
all kinds Of fruits; price $3.50.
No go ceres in West township. 6
miles west OF Plymouth. 20 acres i'm
/ proved, balance in timber. House is
ueerly new, with 7rooms, outside cellar,
fair barn, two good orchards. all kinds
Of fruit. Will trade for gooi residence
property in Plymouth.
No 3-62 acres in West township, AZ
miles from Plymouth. 81 acres in Guilt
and barn, fine orchard, black walnut
and; price $1,000.
No 4-120 acres 5 miles west of Argos
30 acres improved, good house with Z
rooms, barn 22x50, other out buildings
aud good orchard; will trade for smaller
farm and give long time on difference.
No 5-1l6 acres 81 miles from Don
sldson. 10 acres improved, balance in
meadow and timber, fair house and
good barn, with other out buildings; will
sell for S2l 80 per acre or trade for city
property.
No6-l00 acres miles west of Ply
mouth. So acres in cultivation, balance
in timber, mile from Donaldson; will
cell cheap or trade for business property
No $50 acres AZ miles west OF Ply
mouth. 70 acres IN cultivation, balance
in timber, good house and barn, good or
chsrd and wind mill; will trade for 40
acres or town property; price $40 per
acre.
NoS-l00 acres miles from Plymouth
with fine improvements, fruits of al
kinds, heavy timber land; will sell cheap
il sold soon. Anyone wanting farm
cheap can get it b7 calling at once.
Nc9-A $4,000 stock of general mer.
chandise in q village near Plymouth, do
ing good business; will trade for an
improved farm.
No. 10-A fine farm of 135 acres Il
mile from Donelson, Ind. IL miles frc m
Plymouth, with fine large house, two big
barns and all other outbuildings needed
on farm. with big orchard of all kindc
OF fl ults, wind mill, stone milk house, etc.
together with horses, cattle, hogs, poultry
implements and grain. Will sell cheap
$500 cash. balance on time to suit pur-
chaser or will trade for Chicago improved
property.
No. 11-50 acres on Michigan rosd be
tween Plymouth and Argos. Well i'm
proved. Will sell cheap or trade for
town property.
No. 1870 acres In West township near
Donelson, with good improvements. Will
sell on terms to suit buyer. Cheap.
No. 1870 acres in Polk township near
school house. with good improvements.
Good end. Will trade for l20 ceres and
pay cash difference. Must be within 3
or 4miles Of Plymouth.
No. 14-2171s ceres near Sligo IN west
township. A good two-story house good
barn and other outbuildings Will trade
for smaller farm or town property.
No. 15-I have q new house on West
CAIRO street, new barn, a corner lot; will
sell cheap and on monthly payments.
No. l6-h. use and two lots on Walnut
street near curt house and school. For
sale Ut q bargain il taken soon.
No. "A fine house near the new school
building on routh side OF river. VIII
trade for 40. 60 or 80 acre farm and as
sumo incumbrsnce from 81, coo to 81 800
Now is your chance,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
ELECTRICAL.
WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY
MANUFACTURERS OF
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
242.to 2S8.S. Jefferson ST.. Chicago.

The Western Electric Company of Chicago, with
branches in New York London. Paris. Antwerp. and
Berlin is Of the largest electrical manufacturing
institutions in the world. The company started
in the United States twenty five years ago, and
has had gradual and substantial increase until now
ii occupies position at the head of the list.
one year ago a large eight-story factory and Office
building completed jefferson street, and as
soon finished another building of equal size was
started and this spring they expect to erect another
building especially for Offices.
There is hardly any article demanded by CONNIE rcial
practice in electric light telephone, telegraph, or
power work that cannot lie supplied by this large
over 1000 people employed in the Chicago fact
tory, 242 South jefferson street. Some of the en-
ployes have been with the company for over twenty
five years. and many as long as twenty years.
The company recently furnished the girls employed
in its factory two large the fourth floor of
Of its buildings. which are used rs a clubro ON
and restaurant. The girls gave IA Christmas enter
tsinmeDt Dee. 9th decorating the room with holly
and evergreen. over eco people attended.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
Force OF Habit.

did you ever notice the queer ro-
tary gesture Mr.. ChilkOot always
makes when his wife rings for the
butler?" Eyes: you see, he used 10 be
a motorman before he went to Klon
dixie. Boston Traveller.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
Victoria's Dress of Spfder-Web.

The queen owns a dress manufac-
tured entirely of spiders webs. 1t was
a present from the late Empress Of
Brazil, who had it specially prepared
in her palace by twenty native silk
workers.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

The most heavily insured person is
Queen Victoria Any of her subjects
can take out policies on her life and
they have done so, practically betting
on her death.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
War Measures.

"Talkin' of war measures said the
gentleman from Georgia, "ef it's moon
shine, bout a pint is sufficient meas
ure fer to start a right good little war"
Journal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
pon.t tobacco Soft and Smoke Your Lie awar.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full of life. nerve and vigOr. take No-To-
Bac the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC. or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

KIondike via Portland Tacoma or Seat
tie. Only personally conducted excursions
TO Portland leave Chicago Thursdays.
Write JNO. SEBASTIAN, q. p. A, Chicago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21
MRS. WOLLERT CRAZY
MURDERESS NOW
STARK MAD.

Refuses to Eat and Manifests Symp-
toms of Acute HysterIa Shock
ing Tragedy Is Still the Talk of
the Villagers.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

Poverty is not a crime, but it's usu-
ally very incOnvenient.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

of her fingers, which she said had been
wounded by a bullet. / knew this
statement was false, as her finger was
not touched
From statements made by the other
men present it was apparent the DO
lice made no mistake in taking Mrs.
WOllert out of town at the earliest
possible moment. She certainly would
have been hanged had she remained
In reach of these Infatuated citizens.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-01-21

Ii you want to buy farm, trade
for farm, sell a farm, or buy or
sell town property, / can suit you,
having property of all kinds in any
part of town, or anywhere in or
1T of the state. We will try to
suit you if given chance.
Will be at Law Office OF l.. M, Lauei
each Saturday, and all business during
the week will receive attention st said
office.
Yours for business,
S H. JOSEPH.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1898-06-08
Do Santa Isabel

Il Debide one adn no SO ha terminado Ia
Imolienda de oanas en- esta jurisdiction, en-
|cuentra trabajo la olase jornalera, = 81 bien
los jornales cue cobran no estan en- rela-
oion con los elavados preoios q. rigen en- lcs
efectos deoonsu1no, al menos cubren algun
tantosus necesidades.
Provisto cuidadosamente de todo 10 ne.
cesario, ha quedado instalado Ell hospitalilIo
de la Cruz Roja en- un b1en local oedido ge'
|nerosamente por don Esteban Canevaro. Et
1presidente de la asooiacadn doctor Chacar,
ha desplegado el mayor interes en- la refer'-
da installation, secundado por toaas las elasas
)sociales y muy particuIarmente por ell Padre
|Rexaoh, 81 joven Canevaro = ell celoso ,alcal.
de don Ovidio Colon. La asociaoi6n de
Educaci6n Popular ha cedido tcdos sus fon-
dos mobiliario & la de la Cruz Rojs, GU.
20 traspaso ha merecido Ia aprobsei6n de los
fundadores de aquel centric eduoatorio.
La vigilancia por estas oostas SO efetda
con ell mayor opidado, = el entusiaemo mas
sdecidido por defender nueatra eausa nacional
no decae nj un solo instante. -.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1898-06-08

gui,, que ssli6 el % de Abril de Barcelons
El bravo maIino, oontestano1o los que Id
despedfan deseando un .viaje sin academies
dijo: <Mi vapor no serA nunca remolsad,
por ningdn buque yankee, pues antes echa1l
81 baroo a pique' De ese modo es como q
expresa nuestra gente de mar como lo di
cen 10 hacen.
*. Dice un colega dc Mayagiez tiJ
dfa 6: "a las de la tarde de hoy, frenf
al sitio denominado <Pefls oortada, ee
varado Ia barca inglesa <Peggy,, de 247f
neladas, captain Jaokman; procedente y
Barbados, en- Iastre, eonsignada 4 los q
res Bravo Ca. A'gunos botes salier9n
seguida en- gu auxilio. Creese quo n feo
este fl ote.> ~E. FL
-. Sc ha dispuesto por ell IitmoH Haor
seoretario del Despacho de Hacienda, Eoro'
puesta de Ia administration central. los
sellos de comunicaciones,. los de gir6os oe |
p6lizas de segaros y tftulos de ao6es oe
Banco Sooiedades y los de AdJps, CO.
Responsiveness al bienio de 1896 M39'' sc
habiliten en- la cantldad que sea Iscssar1a
nara 81 consnmo an o, acfnal hianfde 1898
y 1890: Ia oneraci6n "a hara r1hedio de
un seilo de coma one Olga lsdrNg99.
i r. r. ~ Telegra6an do ParE en las
rsnnionss que nan celebrado lena los
Representatives. de las grande~ gSenclss 60
dice que Sc habl6 de- la conveE1pla dc pro
testar contra el bicqueo de lat1hIas oe "a
ba por faltar las oondiciq de ser e1eo-
tive Nsta actitad Sc ha " SE contrarlaoa
por la do Ipglate1ra,qoe IT, continue Ia
guerra para favorecer aloET sanos On1oos'
x~* Verifcada la suba% de carne oe
ganaac v2cuno, resuito, &po ala ~ oe,
corrlente mes, so expenditures IcINr rtlculo al
preoio De "a oentavos ell kiio,aSS gas q
81 26 al lie 26 centavos. @SA>
%*x En la casa ndmero 20 de laeSSte oe
Isabel II, Marina, habitada por don \oee
Daniel y don Juan Nogueras, parecio lal2a
de hierro robads don Jose Pons, la az
GAIA So hallaba alberta la cerradura liukda.
e. hallazgc fu6 por la pareja de Order lpi
blioo don Antonio Coll y don Lorenzo Met.
*"x Hemos dido deoir que el Gobiano
SO prepone premiar s. las mujeres que tn
beroicsmente Sc portaron ell dfa l2 &c Mo
durante el bombardeo, proveyendo de a&
Ia tropa que estaba situada per el Mon
y otros lugares, entire las Que fguran Main
h6Pez (s) La Bruiita ; Laura Valenttn "a
Candida. ...