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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17

Advertised Letters
Remaining uncalled for in the Weiser
uostoffice for the week ending Feb. II 9S.
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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17
EStraY.

Notice to whom 1t may concern:
Taken up ut our feed corral in Weiser: one req
heifer. 4 wears old. crop and split in right ear,
crop and underbit in left ear, no brands visible;
owner is requested to pay charges and take said
animal away or the same VIII be DISPOSED OF ac-
cording to law. MATTHEWS ~ W
Weiser. Jan. p. 1898.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17

Lewis Harrington and wife have gone
to Weiser.
Sam Girls has gone to Salubria.
There was load of freight came up
for Wilson & Kherli Saturday.
Among those who were down from Dale
during the week were Arthur and Ralph
Wilkie and Charlie Lakey.
bailey, from Meadows. passed through
here Thursday buying dogs. He expects
to start to Klondike soon. Feb %.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17

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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17

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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17

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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17
Photo Enlargements.

In place of going TO the Blacksmith
shop or the Grocery store to get En-
arged Photos, 90 to one who is sup
posed TO know something about pct-
ures and is trying to make living
at the business, and see what induce
mcnts he has to offer Pictures will
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shown. D. MARSH, photographer
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17

The Weiser Mere Co. are offering
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trade with them BE sure to see
their premiums that they are giving
away.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17
The Power
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powder is wonderful.

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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17
THE SIGNAL
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Advertisers will please bear in mind that the
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governed by frequency. circumstances under
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Advertisers urged to change often. The
charges when made. will be OF no Importance
and will give the paper no profit but will be sim
ply to cover actual value OF time occupied.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-02-17

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President. S
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Evening star., 1898-12-05

drawing room. Mr. Cowper Patton Of CO.
,.Hipia' ;. g. viii be best man for his
ntother, and Ensign Philip Williams IJ.,tt-
Mlifrid Harrison and Lieut. Woodward
Phelps will be ushers Miss Adsl. Vy,sl1
lains VIII be maid of honor. and Miss AIil.
ana Miss Mildred Williams bridesnaiJs
iheA are TO wear dresses OF white organdi,
trimmed with white ribbons and Will -, -,
Whlte Niolets. The bride will he goUp,a a.,
white corded silk. trimmed with rare o,d
ce Ihce point anguille, a easurcd family
possesSioh' and her flowers Will bc white
carnations. her fayorite blossom
Such popular young lady could No, ,,fI
% " pe Itinembered at her wedding with el.-
49, s,tS' ana among the great number
80, "itt,n MISS Williams has received none is
r peasufed than silver dish from Tho
ward room officers Of th,, RrooLly,, NJ,
M"ich MI. Patton served during m. W.
cc,,ia Ia representation of the vessel in th,
ana Inscription around the edges
tbe Ietters formed of rome Mr. PAttaT 10
now on the Massachusetts lie il a So,,,r
,,I, 1iroiinlan ana allied to tho best families I'm
1ndt state. Rev. Father Scaulau ( "a
trinity Church. Georgetown. assisted h,,
al the ceremony VIZ ''i'' i'''o
heN. DR. Baker and wife viii hold = wel-
a,ng reception at their residence. 1900 q
cember :, from \ to TO-
Miss Chesley Buck. the el5.st dsucb,o.
or the Rev. Chas. F. Buck. rector of R,.lr
nieek parish. made her debut al n tea a.,
thursday, when she was cordially welcomed
Dy tha many and warm friends Of Mr. ana
MRS. Buck Miss Buck was bacoynfngl,. -,
urea IN white India silk. Mrs Back Nos
assisted by Mesdames Burgess. Tharp. Dar-
nelile le ana Griffith, and the Misses Della
ptatIe' Lamohd. "ftbergcr Mason Cruik-
shank, and Eva and Harriet DarnaiIie TN,
ne" fectory was filled with flowers most
"fusucaIiy arranged, and on every siao
were heard expressions of admiration and
charming home ''
Evening star., 1898-12-05
Acceptable Christmas Gifts,

The momentous question just now is, what
will make an acceptable Christmas gift
Those who have not answered the ques-
ton to their entire satisfaction would most
likely discover the solution by paying a
visit to the establishment of the Houghton
Company, 12l4 F street. where everything
in the furniture and housefurnishing and
decorating lines may be had at the very
lowest OF prices. The stock carried by tie
house is one of the most complete and de-
sirable in the city, and it is with great
pleasure and confidence that goods are
shown to the public. All the novelties for
the holiday trade are carried by the house.
such as rocking chairs from .25 up iesks
from $2.9S up, lace curtains, silks for cur
tains, and. indeed. everything else which
makes house handsome, comfortable and
attractive. Step in and be convinced.
Evening star., 1898-12-05

bf''ph On Sunday. December L. lS.iS al = "a
enty-cighth year "
Funeral private.
Evening star., 1898-12-05
MAR RIED,

MotkiS-FLETCHER. On Sunday. Dcc,ul,.r 4
1n3o' al the rcsidenrr Of the brides n,nrl,r
I3i' IarrNood avenue northwest by thr Rc,
ward NJ Mott. ANTHONY PAIL NpTlrtS
~ HIs rlty and 'DCIAI. FIELDING; ~ 81, "a
Elk of New Orleans. No cards
~ isas IN uHoWE on Thursday. December y
lSsN, ny the Rev. T.. Hey Sven NIIJIkN N
city. 'i - '"'" 81 - =
Evening star., 1898-12-05
PrOf. CORES Theme

lecture was given Saturday evening +,
the hall of Columbian University bv pror.
James Howard Gore who told with the
help of the stereopticon. about his trim IN
me IN arctic region with the expedition of
Walter Wellman "a
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Mems regular 81 % SIippers-hand
sewed nicely trimmed. For this OSC
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Mems hand sewed-very fine and pretty
Slippers -chamois lined-all shapes 6 &E
-Sl.75 and 81 values. This week. - Il oOO
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Girls durable and drcssy Shoes,
s1.25 in all other stores. For this ONC
Evening star., 1898-12-05

, Girls "ncver-wearGut' Shoes, neat and
i, serviceable - all styles. Worth G 1 n e
$3.50. For this week. ............s , &. y
Evening star., 1898-12-05

Ladies' 81 80 and 81. 10 good wearing, dressy
Shoes Each pair has our guaran- G 4 26N
tee. Your choice for this week. ~ eOV
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
School Election.

At the school election held last Sat
urday to get an expression from the
voters of this district relative to the
disposal of the Main street property,
only AZ votes were cast. The propo-
sition carried by one vote, there be-
ing q in favor and 20 against and
one blank. While the vote was close
on the proposition to sell, the ques-
tion empowering the board to use
the proceeds of such sale for the pur-
pose of finishing, furnishing and heat
ing the new high school building had
only six votes in opposition. AS the
first proposition practically embraced
the latter in its purpose, it is difficult
to harmonic the intention of the
voters. The board will receive bids
for the sale of the property, in whole
or in lots, up to July 16, but will re-
serve the right to dispose of the
property to the best advantage. Due
notice of bids will be given.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
OREGON ELECTION.
Republicans Sweep the State by OverwheIm-
ing Majorities.

Portland, Ore, June 7.-Returns
from yesterdays elections show
large republican gains in every
county of the state over 1896. Partial
returus from % out of 80 counties OF
the state show that Geer, republican
for governor, will have about 10000
plurality. Moody, republican, for
congress in the Second district, will
have plurality approaching 5000.
Tongue, republican, is elected to
congress from the First district by
more than 1000 plurality. The legis-
lature is Overwhelmingly republican,
being made up as follows: Senate,
republicans, %; opposition, Z; house,
republican, A; opposition 16. These
figures may be slightly changed by
later returns. In the city OF Port
land about one-quarter of the total
vote has been counted and shows
the following results on governor:
Geer, republican, $3.50; King, fusion,
1.lO1; Mason, republican, is elected
Mayor OF Portland. by 1,50O
plurality.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Bids for Building School Houses.

Notice is hereby given that bids
will be received up and to 5 p. III. of
the 18th day OF June. 1S9S, for the
erection OF one school house at Castle
Butte and one school house at COrb-
ly's, in School District No. ! d, Fergus
county, Montana, according to plans
and specifications on file in the office
OF the clerk OF said school district, at
Lewistown, Montana. The board
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. The successful bidder must
furnish satisfactory bonds for the
faithful performance of the contract.
By order of the board OF trustees.
EDGAR G. WoRDEN,
Clerk School District No. l.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15

Bad management keeps more
people in poor circumstances than
any other one cause. To be success
ful one must look ahead and plan
ahead SO that when a favorable op-
portunity presents itself he is ready
to take advantage OF it. A little
forethought will also save much
expense and valuable time. A pru-
dent and careful man will keep
battle OF Chamberlain Colic Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy in the house,
the shiftless fellow will wait until
necessity compels it and then ruin
his best horse going for doctor and
have big doctor bill to pay, besides
one pays out p cents and the other
a hundred dollars and then wonders
why his neighbor is getting richer
while he is getting poorer. For sale
by c. f. Little, druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
First Wool Sales.

Gazette: The Billings wool market
opened yesterday nearly cents
stronger than the opening day last
year and there are indications that
the market will become stronger as
the season advances. The clip which
opened the market consisted OF
10000 pounds and was sold by p. B.
Moss to Dewey, Gould & Co. OF
Boston for l4la cents per pound, the
negotiations having been concluded
for the company by Joe Wing, who
arrived in the city yesterday morn
ing for the purpose of making his
headquarters here for the season.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
District Court Notes.

At the last term of the district court
the following named persons were
admitted to citizenship: Peter Peter
sen, Lawrence Cooper, Joseph Bryan,
James Jones, VIM. Peters, Janet
Shell, Martin Coleman, Peter Jack
son, VIM. j. Jackson, VIM. V. He's
keith, VIM. Dundom, Jr., and Thomas
r. Murray.
In the case of Christina Hall VS..
VIM. Hall, for support and alimony,
upon evidence introduced plaintiff
was allowed $50 alimony and $50 at
torney fees, pending the final deter
mination of the case.
Fred j. Bourbon VS.. Annie Bour-
don, suit for custody of minor child;
1t was ordered that the custody OF
the child be given to plaintiff, subject
to the further order OF the court.
Margaret Shields, suit for recon-
veyance from defendant to plaintiff
of a 40-acre tract of land in the vicin-
ity of Lewistown; decreefor plain Uff,
ordering that defendant execute a
deed to plaintiff for the lands and
premises involved.
Early VS.. Littlejohn, plaintiff grant
ed permission to withdraw demurrer
to defendants answer, and given 20
days to reply.
Henry \. Coffman VS.. Z. J. Coff-
man, divorce granted.
Wingfired VS.. Belden, demurrer to
plaintiffs complaint argued and
taken under advisement, both par
ties to file briefs
Morrison ct al. VS.. Bennett, dis
missed at plaintiffs costs.
Agnes McGee VS.. Thomas McGee.
defendants appearance withdrawn
and divorce granted.
In the estate of Ada Erwin, admin
istrator ordered to file report and ac-
count on or before two weeks before
the next term of court.
Estate of Charles Scovel, decree of
final discharge entered.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Are You Going to the TranS-r1is.
sissippi Exposition This
Summer?

1t is the biggest thing of it's kind
this country has seen since the w orld q
Fair. The buildings, though not SO
large, are quite as beautiful, and the
exhibits will be as scomprehensivea and
as well worth seeing.
Every western man and woman
should take advantage of the low
rates offered by the Burlington.
Round trip, thirty-day limit, Billings
to Omaha and return, $44. Tickets
good until Nov. ID, $3.50.
For further information or descrip-
tive eliterature of exposition and build
ings call on or address
H. B. SEGUR, Gen. Agt.,
Billings, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Announcement.

The public in and about Lewis
town is hereby notified that the
well drilling machinery will arrive in
Lewistown next week. Parties
interested in this matter should. take
advantage of the opportunity that
will be offered, and by means of deep
wells, from which surface drainage is
excluded, avoid those diseases caused
by the use of water contaminated by
seepage from manure heaps and cess
pools. Come and see the machine at
work. Further information and
terms given on application to
Cook & HILGER, Agts.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
School Entertainment.
UTICA, June 1, 1898.

UTICA, u une +, lSJS-
The first literary entertainment
ever given by our school children was
held on the evening of June in the
school house. being presided over by
our efficient teacher, Miss Wright.
Miss Wright, sister of Mr.. Lewis
Wright, the popular manager OF Mr..
j. d. Waite's sheep interests at this
place, is a stranger among US, and,
having only had the short term of
six weeks in which 20 acquaint her.
self with and train the children, ex-
ira credit is due both teacher and pu-
pills for the very creditable manner in
which the program was carried out.
Utica has been styled wicked and
ungodly" by the surrounding towns,
but whenever the people have been
asked to help promote the school in
terests, either by their presence or
purse, they have never failed to give
a hearty response; therefore, al
though the rain came down all day
and night, the school house was
crowded by Sp. m. when the even
ing's entertainment began.
Not being in possession of a pro-
gram copy, we can only mention a
few of the numbers. The dialogue,
"Scene in a Photograph Gallery"
was well done, Voyle David showing
excellent business address and tact
in dealing with the garrulous old
ladies. The tableau, "When Johnnie
Went Fishing and What He Caught"
created great applause.
Among the recitations the ecompan-
ion pieces of Lizzie Corwin and James
Gray were well worthy of mention.
Both are promising reciters, especial
ly James Gray, whose talent should
be cultivated.
We cannot speak too highly of the
singing by the school; rarely have we
heard children do better.
After a reading. 1.-The Fashionable
School Girl" by Mr.. Stoutenburg.
the program was concluded by the
flag drill.
Those who have had experience in
training children in calisthenics will
have some idea how hard Miss
Wright and her pupils have worked
to have perfected this drill in three
weeks time. The movements were
in excellent unison and the oath of
allegiance taken by the pupils to their
flag and country, in concert, was
very impressive and appropriate.
The drill was concluded by a song,
'Our Flag" "by the whole school.
Miss Wright having gotten up this
entertainment gratuitously, we, in
the name of the ratepayers. thank her
for her trouble, and hope when our
nine months term opens this fall the
children and Miss Wright may meet
as teacher and pupils.
Mrs. STOUTENBURG.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Still Growing.

Portland, June S.-About three
fourths of the total vote of the state
has been counted, and shows Geer
(republican), for governor, has a
plurality OF S,S77. Approximately
1900 votes yet remain to be counted,
nearly one-third of this number being
in the city OF Portland, where the
republicans have large pluralities.
According to the vote already count
ed the complete returns should give
Geer at least 10000 plurality in the
state. The vote as far as counted is
as follows: Geer (republican), +,
37,179; King (fusionist), 2S,3O2; Il. H.
Tongue (republican), plurality for
congress in the First district, 2,lS0.
The returns SO far from the Second
congressional district give NJ. A.
Moody (republican), 5000 plurality.
This will be increased probably by
1000.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
From the Fleet.

Copyrighted, lS9S, Associated Press.
On Board the Associated Press Dis
patch Boat Wanda, off Santiago de
Cuba, Thursday, June g, p. m, via
Kingston, Jamaica. June lot is
believed the navy will follow the
landing OF troops by forcing the
passage through the narrow channel
leading to the harbor of Santiago de
Cuba, fishing up the sunken mines
and compelling Admiral Cevera to
make a stand. If the destruction of
OF the Spanish fleet is successfully
carried out, it will end the last
vestige OF Spanish dominion in east
ern Cuba. The harbor of Guantan-
amo is completely under the control
OF the American fleet and the landing
OF marines at that point is expected
to occur simultaneously with the
landing of troops at Santiago de
Cuba.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Pungent Paragraphs.

AT last there is a hero who may be
held up as an example to the boys.
Hobson was at the head of his class.
Cleveland Leader.
A policeman recently added to the
ST. Louis force bears the rather sug-
gestive name Johann Hell.-Times
Herald.
General Blanco cables to Madrid
that "there is great enthusiasm at
Santiago" There is, there is; but
the Americans have monopolized it.
Times Herald.
Everything seems to be coming
our way except the Cadiz fleet
Standard.
Who is the belle tonight!" asked She
As they stood on the ballroom floor.
He looked around the room to see
And she speaks to him no more.
Harlem Life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Notice for Bids.

Bids will be received at the county
office in Lewistowu
up to and including Monday, June
20, 1898, for the erection of school,
house at Forest Grove, the plans and
specifications for which can be seen
at the county superintendent office.
All bids to be sealed and marked IBID
for School Building at Forest Grove -
The board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
T. A. LYON, Chairman.
j. f. FRYE,
MARY Z. FROST,
Trustees School Dist. No. 81
JOHN SELLERS, Clerk.
Forest Grove, June 6. 1895.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
J. L. BRIGHT EMBARRASSED.
The Owner of the Spotted Horse Makes O Gen.
eral Assignment.

Word was received in Lewistown
last week of the assignment of j. L.
Bright, of Columbus, Ohio, for the
benefit of his creditors. Mr.. Bright,
while engaged in operating the Spot
ted Horse mine at Maiden for the
past two or three years, has also
conducted an extensive wholesale
millinery business at Columbus, and
it is thought he had too many irons
in the fire. From Mr.. Blackford, his
attorney, we learn that the immedi-
ate cause of Mr.. Bright's trouble was
the crowding of one or two eastern
houses with whom he dealt. The as
signment was general, and Mr.. Black
ford, though not in possession of all
the facts, thinks matters will be ar
ranged SO as not to interfere with
operations at the Spotted Horse.
VIM. F. Burdell, of Columbus, Ohio,
is named as the assignee. E. G. Board
man has been placed in charge of the
Spotted Horse property temporarily.
In this connection it is stated oD
good authority that the arrival in
Lewistown week before last of HI. j.
| Subers, of Pennsylvania, and L. Che
veillon, the mining expert of Denver,
was for the purpose of making final
examination of the property prior to
purchase by an eastern syndicate, of
| which Mr.. Subers was one. Mr.. Che
veillon had exported the property
some time ago and made a most ia
vorable report. What effect the as
signment will have on the deal is not
known, although it is said Mr.. Subcrs
was hopeful of the outcome. The
latter, accompanied by Mrs. Bright,
who had been in Lewistown a couple
of weeks, left for Columbus last Fri
day morning. We understand Mr..
Bright had paid $4,000 on the Spot
ted Horse, or one-half of the amount
for which the property was sold.
Mrs. n. Belanger last week placed
attachments on the mine to secure a
claim of $3, 1OOfor merchandise. There
are labor bills unpaid, but it is be-
lieved all obligations will soon be
liquidated and the property placed
on a good financial footing.
A dispatch to Chicago Inter Ocean
from Columbus, o., give the follow
ing fuller particulars of the failure:
"John l.. Bright, wholesale milliner,
assigned today, the stock at Nos. 235
and 237 High street, the Shrum mil
linery store at No. so North High
street, and the stock of machinery
and merchandise of the capital city
straw works. The causes assigned
are losses in business and outside
ventures. Claims preferred were as
follows: Georgiana Bright, mortg-
age on real estate at No. 237 North
High street, to secure $4,000; Edwin
Knowlton, $4,000; Ella Bright, 81 800;
John d. Davis, 81 ,O33; Ida Wilt, $SO5;
r. c. Fickle, 1914, and to George w.
Bright, SIG, ,564. The assets are esti-
mated at $175,000, of which $S5, 200 is
personal property. The libilities are
$40, ,O0O.''
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-06-15
Attack on q Fort Near Santiago.

Havana, June 10.-Several Ameri-
can war ships today bombarded
Baquiri, some distance east of Aqua
dores, and near the railway line to
Santiago de Cuba. Official advices
from Santiago say the ebombardment
caused mo damage" Baquiri is a
mining community and some of the
mines are under American control.
AT the palace it is denied that there
was any bombardment of the Santi-
ago fortifications today.