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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE,
STORIES TOLD BY The FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

The Average Warrior-Among the Deal
Mutes-Inevltable-sI Not Be No.
ticed - Favorable Indications - Tho
Cause of the Trouble-A Freak, Etc
Oh, I'd like to join the army,
Or I'd like to go to sea;
In the camp or on the battle
Ships the place for mel
would like to be a captain
Or an ensign bold,
With epaulets embroidered
All in threads Of gold.
oh, wouldn't care for fighting,
On the land or on the sea,
But uniform, I'm certain,
Would look well on mel
cleveland Leader.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11

The United States Agricultural De-
partment has recently sent out some
interesting figures bearing upon last
years cotton crop. These figures
show that the entire acreage allotted to
the cotton crop aggregated 23,273, 200
acres, and that the crop itself aggre-
gated 1852, 705 bales, or .37 Of bale
to each acre. The acreage OF last
years cotton cropis distributed among
the various States in the following
manner, the percentages being used
instead of the exact figures:
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
And Now They're Engaged.

He-"See the ring around the
moon?"
She-"Yes. after moment OF
silence.) George, can you tell me
what is the difference between the
moon and my finger?"- Brooklyn
Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11

Is there not valuable lesson for us
in the foregoing table? Iflittle Switz-
erland, with its sterile rocks and re-
stricted environment can furnish the
United States alone with products ag-
gregating in value high up into the
millions, ought there to be any limit
TO our own possibilities?
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
Might Not BE Noticed.

ut seems to me-" said the Sultan,
"that these Chinese complications af-
ford great opportunity for Turkey"
'How?" asked the Grand Vizier.
"Why, 1 think this would be good
time for an Armenian massacre. y
Puck.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
Among the Deaf Mutes.

Sister-"And your fancee has
pretty hands?"
Brother-"They speak for them
selves. Puck.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
RATES OF ADVERTISING,

One Square, one inch, one insertion. l 90
One Square. one inch. one month. =. 800
One Square. one inch, three months. 500
One Square, one inch, one year ..... 100
Uo Squares one year r.... .......... 10 W
Quarter Column, one year ..,....,. 81
Half Column, one year 5000
One Column, one year. ........ 100 10
Legal advertisements ten cents par line
each insertion.
Marriages and death notices gratis.
All bills for yearly advertisements collected
quarterly Temporary advertisements must
be paid in advance.
Job work-cash on del,verv.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
Given Away.

Senior Partner-"We must dis
charge that traveller of ours. He told
one of our customers that 1 was c
fool?"
Junior Ditto-"I'll see him at once
and insist on his keeping the firms
secrets"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
Moro than seventy five per cent. Of
the population of Spain live on farms.

Official estimates indicate that the
farmers of Kansas will plant more
than 400, 900 trees during the present
spring.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
OF DIFFERENT SPECIES.
NNIE WESTON sat
BY DORA HASTINGS.

NNlE WESTON sat
10 o king out of
the m IN y-pan g d,
vine-curtained win
dow upon the great
world. She tried
to tn ink of it
stretching out far
beyond the hills
that bounded her
vision, and at length
let her eyes fall as
if they were weary
with the flight.
ElTg -
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
The Cause of the Trouble.


'What happened to SimpkinsF'
''He had a dispute with a police
man. You know Simpkins is very
quick at repartee?"
"Yes."
"Well, the policeman wasn't. Simp-
kins will be out in week or so. -
Puck.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
LOVE IN THE HEART MAKES HOME.

mo sand pofh
or
We he ma com
W n bu moss
That ompted al Are dacross
An dpedth he h
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-11
Favorable Indications.

Mr.. Lingerly having risen to go as
the clock strikes twelve, suddenly
seats himself again and remarks--"Of
course, dear, you know that L will be
here tomorrow night"
Miss Languid (yawning) There
seems to be every indication of it. -
Richmond Dispatch.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
The DREADED
CONSUMPTION
T. A. slocum, NJ. c., the Great Chemist and
Scientist, Will Send Free, TO the Afflicted,
fhrs se6 5osfies 90 90 Gus enss s eSnsyu DiseSyereo
and All Lung Troubles.

NolL-lg could be fairer, more philan.
thropic or Carry more Joy to the afflicted,
than the offer of T. A. Slocum, NJ. c., OF
s Pearl street, New York City.
Confident that he has vered an abb
solute cure for consumption and all pulmo-
nary complaints, and to make its great
merits known, he will send. free, three
bottles of medicine, to any reader of the
FERGUS COUNTY ARGUS who is suffering
from chest, bronchial, throat and lung
troubles or consumption.
Already this new scientific course OF
medicine" has permanently cured thous.
ands of apparently hopeless cases.
The Doctor considers it his religious duty
"a duty which he owes to humaDity-to
donate his infallible cure.
Offered freely is enough to commend it,
and more so is the perfect confidence of the
great chemist making the proposition.
He has proved the dreaded consumption
to be a durable disease beyond any doubt.
There will be no mistake in sending-the
mistake will be in overlooking the generous
invitation. He has on file in his American
and European laboratories testimonials OF
experience from those cured, in all parts of
the world.
Don't delay until it is too late. Address
T. A. Slocurn. NJ. c., SO Pine street, New
York, and when writing the Doctor, please
give express apd postoffice address, and
mention reading this article in the FERGUS
COUNTY ARGUS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

Persons troubled with diarrhoea
will be interested in the experience of
Mr.. w. NJ. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dor
rance, Providence, X. L. He says:
For several years l have been al
most ii constant sufferer from diar-
rhoea. the frequent attacks complete
ly Frustrating me and rendering me
unfit for my duties at this hotel.
About two years ago a travelling
salesman kindly gave me a small
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. Much tn my
surprise and delight it's effects were
immediate. Whenever 1 felt symp-
toms of the disease l would fortify
myself against the attack with a few
doses of this valuable remedy. The
result has been very satisfactory and
almost complete relief from the afflic-
ton" For sale by G.. F. Little, drug
gist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
- for Publication-United States Land Office
at Lewistown, Mont, June 10, 1888. No
tice Is hereby given that
IDA c. CHEADLE,
of Lewistown. Fergus county. Mont, has filed
notice OF intention to make proof on her desert
land claim No. 416. for the n1a swA, VIZ nell
and sel4 nw4, sec. IL. tip II n, rg 16 e, before
the register and receiver at Lewistown, Mon
tana, on Tuesday, July 26. 1898.
She names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land:
George Caulfield, Emory A. Huson. Charles
A. Bates and Jesse Sample, all of Deerfield
Mont.
DAVID HnGER, Register.
First publication June Is
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Unite
~ States / and Office at IeXistaXu. Mont

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Unite
IN States Land Office at Lewistown, Mont ,
June 10, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in supSort of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at LewiStown, Mont. on We'd
nesday, July q, 1895, viz:
LEONARD RADKA,
who made H. E. No. go for the neH sen, SIC
se4, sell sw14. sec 25. tip Ia n, re- IL {.
He names the following. witnesses to prove
his continuous residence Upon and cultivs ton
of said land, viz:
John ID. Waite. of Lewistown, Mont. Wal
ter Waite, Charles Rasor and Patrick Flanna-
gan. of Utica, Mont.
DAVID HHGER. H3Bister.
First publication June Is.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-Land Of
~ flee at Lewistown, Mont.,July IS. 1898. No
tice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of her intention to make
final proof in support of her claim and that said
proof will be made before the register and re-
ceiver at Lewistown, Mont, on Saturday,
Aug. %, 1896, viz:
EVA K. MCHUGH,
who made homestead entry No. 1904 for the
nwL sec p, tip il n re- 10 e.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Thomas Stapleton, Abne Stapleton. Charles
Crowley and Elmer Cummins, all of Cotton
wood, Mont.
w BRASSEY, Register.
First publication July 20
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
Lewistown. Montana, July I6, 1895. Notice is
hereby given that
VALENTINE L. GATES
of Deerfield, Montana, has filed notice OF
intention to make proof on his desert-land claim
No. 495, for the lots 1 and se14 nwA, sw4 nell.
sec rs. tip is n, re II e, before the register and
receiver at Lewistown. Mont, on Thursday,
the 25th day of August, 1898.
He names the following witness to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land:
William Hughes and Bernard f. Stack. of
Stanford. Mont: Charles A. Bates, of Deer
field. Mont, and Simeon 5. Hobson, of Utica,
Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication July 20
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
NOhISEr ON - = n WI

FOX PUBLICATION Mining
IN Application No. 2.-U. ). Land Office,
Lewistown. Montana, June q, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that Frank E. Wright.
whose postoffce address is Lewistown, Mon
tana, has this day filed an application for a pat
ent for 7.s9 acres of the Gold and Sapphire and
Mcconnell placer mining Slain, situated n no
tana, the position, course, and, extent OF the
said mining claim designated by an official
r IL e. as set forth and described in the applica-
ton for patent and plat on file in this office,
and being more particularly described by metes
and bounds as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at corner No. i (of the Gold and
Sapphire placer a limestone lsxl6xs inches,
set IL inches deep, marked LISA for corner No.
1, with mound of earth alongside from which
the NV corner to sec . fractional tip IS n, T II e.
bears 5 66 o. Is e 1913 feet and running thence
5 6 Is W 100 #; thence $ Is Is e S3i #; thence
S %. 30. e 400 #; thence 5 s. 40 W 4GS #: THENCE
\ g. 80 W "a #; thence n 5 80, W 1is5 #;
thence n % 80 W go #; thence n 81 W 30 #:
thence n so W 13S feet; thence n SO As W 1928
f; thenee n 81. SS g " lss f; thence n g II 6
#: thence n Is Is. w95 #; thence n 80 As. W
97.5 #; thence n II II e 40 #; thence 5 20 Is c
g f.; thence $ 8, IS e 19l #: thence $ y q I, e e
As e 21s IT: thence n 6 Is " 255 #; thence n 10.
IL e12s1 #; thence 5 SO 30 W 81 #; thence ~
II W 114s.5 #, to corner No. 1, the place OF be
ginning, containing an area of ABB acres in the
Beginning at corner No: ! of the Mcconnell
PLACER 9eena w 4 jlm ? mo9nd ls Of eaItb bn aio9Ss set - mnnaffRheedd
- -
1-se65 for corner No: 1. from which the NV
corner to sec 25, fractional tip ID n, r IL e, bears
S 90 3S AZ e 71S4.5 #; and running thence n 50
30 e 81 IT; thence 5 60 e 337 5 #: thence n IS
10 e 1928 #; thence n AZ IS c 231 #; thence 5
s. 5 8 7? IS s 9 sc So f f; themes themes 5 3 8 Z + ISL E s. fl Il. shsnes
n So As 100 #; thence n y s1SOf #; thence n
50 Is e 17 feet; thence n So D e 394 It; thence
n Y 30 e 34l #; thence 5 50 e 80. #: thence 5
81 0S' W 1875 #: thence n u W 355 TT; thence 5
So Is W 293 #; thence n 50 80 W 19i #; thence
s % W 39 feet; thence s IS % W 23 #; THENCE
n 81 W 105.5 feet; thence S 6S Is W 52l.5 II;
thence n so % W 1865 #; thence n 80 As W $50
#; thence n 81 % W 245 #; thence 5 So W zl9
#; thence S SO 20 W 204 #: thence ma W Bib
# to the place of beginning, containing an area
of $50 acres claimed. Total area of these sur
veys, 7.s9 acres claimed.
The location of this mine is recorded in rhe
office of the recorder of Fergus county, on
page 2O7, in book ] of records.
The adjoining claims or the north. OF the
Gold and apphir placer are survey No. 1897,
the Blue Diamond lode, and survey No 1895,
the Blue Diamond No. 2 lode, Mathew Dunn,
app, on the south Of the Gold and sapphire,
and the southeast of the Mcconnell is survey
No. 1865, the Grant placer, Simeon 5. Hobson
ct al, applicants.
DAVID HILGER, Register.
NJ. /. BAKER, u. S. Claim Agent.
First publication June %
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
A Good Character.

Can you give any evidence in re-
gard TO the character of the ~deceased?"
asked the judge.
"Yes, my lord" replied the witness.
He was a man without blame, beloved
and respected by all men, pure in all
his thoughts and"
where did you learn that?"
81 copied it from his tombstone, my
lord.'-Harlem Life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
Her Gentle Hint.

Mr.. Bilkins-Sdy, Maria, what have
you got that old photograph of me out
on the mantel for? Heavens and earth!
That don't look anything at all like me
now.
Mrs. Bilkins-I know it, Henry, but 1
ran across it up in the attic yesterday
and thought I'd like to have it round
where l could see once in awhile what
you used to look like when you smiled.
Chicago Daily News.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
~ States Land Office at Lewistown, Mont.
July 6, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Mont. ,on WedneS-
day, Aug. II, 1898, viz:
JOHN w. NULL,
who made H.. E. 1929. for the WIZ nwA, sec II;
Wig swA. sec. 2, tp. II n. r. Is e., Montana T. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
William M. Shell, Thomas McKenna. AL
bert H. Miller and Charles A Miller. all of
TIBET, Mont.
EDWARD BRASsEY, Register.
First publication JULY
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS United
In States Land Office, Lewistown, Montana,
June 26, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Mont, on Satur-
day, Aug. 8, 1895, viz:
PETER c. WEYDERT,
who made H. Z. No. $50 for the eR nw14,
e1a swL, sec IL tp Is n r IS t.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Wilbur F. Hanson, Daniel A. Meagher. Will
liam w. Watson and Henry c. Fletcher, all of
Lewistown, Mont.
DAVID HnGER. Register.
First publication June %
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
Ranch Property.

16o acres of patented land on Wolf creek,
would make a fine summer camp for sheep,
for $500; S275 down. balance one and two
years at IL per cent.
160 acres on the Judith River, patented, all
fenced, good buildings, can all be irrigated,
and a good stock ranch with adjoining range
for 81. 400.
2i0 acres on Judith River near Philbrook,
patented. one of the oldest ranches in the
basin. splendid water right, good buildings,
cuts a hundred tons of hay. 40 acres under
cultivation, all fenced, a snap at 81, 100; 81, 100
cash and balance one year at 10 per cent.
800 acres near Gilt Edge, patented, good
water right. extensive buildings, good fence,
pitch pine posts, II acres wheat, Is acres oats,
10 acres timothy in fine condition, all for
$500.
$50 acres on Carless creek, patented, in two
bodies, a model stock ranch, splendid range
facilities, good water right, extensive improve
ments and a vertible snap for 80. 500; 81 600
down, balance on long time at low interest.
1910 acres of patented land, one of the best
sheep or cattle ranches in the county, east of
Ubet. good water right, all fenced. splendid
buildings and sheds, controls large range, well
kept up, and all for $500. Half cash balance
one year at 10 per cent. A rare bargin.
We nave $500 range horses and geldings
listed, among them we quote one lot, viz: so
yearlings, so two-year-olds. about equally
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

DESERT LAND EINAL PROOF-Notice
- for publicaticn-Cnited States Land Office
Lewistown, Montana. June 18th, 1885. Notice
is hereby given that
JOHN BRAIDEN,
of Stanford, Fergus county, Montana, has
filed notice of intention to make final proof on
his desert-iand claim No. 751, for the nwL nwL
sec. 81, to- 16 n, T. IL e.. before the register and
receiver at Lewistown, Mont, on Monday, the
18th day of July, 1895.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrig ration and anna of said
land:
Frederick L. Panike. William Shelton, George
Balm and Bernard 4. Stack, an of Stanford,
Mont.
DAVID HuGER, Register.
First publication June Is
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
Why He Opposed II.

"Why are you opposed to women on
juries?"
well, l think the aim of our jury sys-
tenn should be to have fewer instead of
more disagreements."-Chicago Post.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

"Yes, grandma, when 1 graduate, ]
intend following a literary career
write for money, you know"
why, Willie. my dear, you haven't
done anything else since you've been at
college. "-Tit-Bits.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Unitet
~ Sfafes L and Ofice nj L euisfourn Mont

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
~ States Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
June 16, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Montana, on
Thursday, July Is, 1895, viz:
JAMES ROSS,
who made H. E. No. 3S4, for the So neA. s5
nwA, sec 25, tip 10 n, r ID e.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Henry Nelson, Patrick Leary, Christian
Knerr and Brundage Keirstead, all of Denton.
Mont.
DAVID HnGER. Register.
First publication June %
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

Observation-Disclosures was an invet-
crate spendthrift before he married, but
j understand that his wife has cured
him.
Observation-Disclosures true. She
spends the money herself.-Town
Topics.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
u for publication-United States LAND Office,
Lewistown. Montana, June 10, 1895. Notice
is hereby given that
EMORY A. HUSON,
Assignee of William E. Foster,
OF Deer1eld, Fergus county, Montana, has
filed notice of intention to make proof on his
desert-land claim No. 3s3, for the nell swLt,
VIE sell, sec. H., tp. IL n, r. IL G., before the
register and receiver at Lewistown, Montana.
on Tuesday, the 18th day of July, 1885.
complete irrigation and reclamation and of said
land:
George Garfield, Charles A. Bates, Joseph
Bryan and Jesse Sample, all of Deerfield, Mont.
DAVID HILGER, Register.
First publication June Is
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
FigurativeIy Speaking.

George?"
swell, it's a 9%O-pound young man ask
ing a 200-pound girl to fly with him.
Chicago Record.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
Love by the Foot.

Johnson Tub de VERY earth dat
gal treads upon.
Jackson-Well, all rs got ter say be
that your Tub covers an awful lot oh
ground.@Judge.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
Proper CIassihcation

borrowing is a disease" said Bigbee
in self-justification.
Sand lending is insanity" replied
Small, significantly. - Philadelphia
North American.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
We willfor a period Of 80 days offer the fol-
lowing bargains in city and ranch property.
Partial List of Property for Sale.

Older, 200 mares and 100 sucking colts at the
rate OF SIS per head. colts thrown in.
80 mares from 3 to : years old. weigh on an
average 1900 lbs. ] head mares broke and all
for $500.
We have a large list of cattle and sheep for
sale, write for particulars and state what YOU
want.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLIcATIoN.Land Of

NOTICE FOX Observation-Disclosures OF
~ fee at Lewistown, Mont, July II, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Mont, on Mon
day, Aug. y, 1898. viz:
WILLIAM v. HESKETH,
who made III. E. No. q for the e% swA, wiz
sell. sec % tip Is n, r Is Z, Montana L. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
James Auberry and Jacob Kner, of Denton,
Mont, and William s. Wareham and Henry o.
Wareham, of Lewistown, Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication July IL
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.-Notice
u for States Land

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.-Notice
- for Publication.-United States Land
Office at Lewistown. Montana, July IA, 1888.
Notice is hereby given hat
ISABEL HILL,
Assignee of Peter ). Teigen.
of Grass Range, Mont, has filed notice of
intention to make proof on her desert-land
claim No. $40. for the e19 sw4, nwA seh. swA
neA, sec. %, tip 10 n, rg 20 e, before the register
and receiver at Lewistown. Montana, on Mon
day, the 18th day of August, 1895.
She names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irregation and reclamation of
said land:
Julian l.. Stuart and Charles Hall, of Lewis
town. Mont. and Andrew Fergus and Oscar
Stephens, of Fort Maginnis, Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication July 20
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
A Political DimcuIty.

When lovely woman holds full sway
The worst of all her cares
May be to make fair listeners pay
Close heed to whpt she las to say
Instead of what she wears.
Washington Star.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20

NOTICE EOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IN States Land Office at Lewistown, Mon
tana, July IL, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in supper of her claim. and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Montana, on Mon
day, Aug. y. 1898, viz:
MRS. MARY THORP,
nee Mary Peterson,
who made HI. K. No. 615 for the e12 sell sec 10,
WIG sw4 sec IL, tip Is n r II e, Montana Z. Nj.
She names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz:
Elisha F. Tuttle. Frank w. Mitchell. James
Nj. Anderson and Thomas McNally, all OF
Stanford, Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication July ID
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-07-20
She Painted.

Jack Redding-There's hat Miss
Carmine. They say her face is her for
tune.
Miss Cuttynge-Then she ought to be
arrested for counterfeiting.-Puck.