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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the Tenth Judicial Dis
trict of the State of Montana. in and for the
County of Fergus.
Al. Losinger. plaintiff, VS.. JOIN l.. Bright.
defendant.-Alias
The State of Montana sends Greeting to- the
above-named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint in this action, which is filed in the
Office of the clerk of this court. a COPY of which
is herewith served upon you, and to file your
answer and serve a opy thereof upon the
plaintitfs attorneys within twenty days after
the service of this exclusive of the
day of service. and in case of your failure to
appear or answer, judgment will be taken
against you. by default, for the relief demand
ed in this complaint.
Said action is brought to recover Judgment
and decree of this court against Won, John L..
Bright, for the sum of SI.356-S4 and legal inter
est thereof from June 8; 1923, until paid. pay
ableand vexatiousdelay ;the same being due and
PAYABLE by you for labor performed by plain
tiff at your request. between Oct. 1. 1896. and
June 8. 1893. together with one dollar disburse-
ment for filing a lien for said services. and $500
attorneys fees for foreclosing said lien: plain
tiff prays further that the said sum of $1.356.S4
and legal interest. as above stated, the said dis
attorneys fees. be a~djudged and derreed a lien
upon the Spotted Horse Group of quartz lode
mining claims upon which the said labor was
perfOrmed: that the said mining claims be or
dered sold under an order of this court and the
proceeds thereof be applied to the payment of
the said costs and disbursement of this suit. and
the sum so found due; that the plaintiff have
execution against you, John l.. Bright, for any
deficiency: and for other and further relief: all
of which more fully appears from plaintiffs
verified complaint filed herein. which is here
Witness my hand and the seal of said court
[sEALl EDMUND WRIGHT. Clerk.
FRANK T.. SMITH and CORT & WORDEN,
Attorneys for Plaintiff Lewistown. Mont.
First publication Sept.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
~ for publication-United States Land Office
Lewistown. Montana, Aug. %, 1885. Notice is
hereby given that
SIMEON ). HOBSON,
Assignee of Thomas III. Moore.
of Lewistown. Montana, has filed notice of
intentionto make proof on his desert land claim
No. 319, for the sw4 ne14, seA nwh. n1a swh.
sec 0. tip IA n. re- 20 e, before the register and
receiver at Lewistown. Mont. on Thursday,
the 10th day of October. 1898.
He names the following witness to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation OF said
land:
John Sellers, Roland Fisher, Anthony Beisen
and George r. Wright. all of Lewistown, Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register
First publication Aug. 81
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

TIMBER CULTURE FINAL PROOF-No-
l. tice for Publication. United States Land
Office at Lewistown. Mont, Aug. q. 1898. No
tice is hereby given that -
ORD A. AYNSLEY
has filed notice of intention to make final
proof before register and receiver at their office
in Lewistown, on Thursday, the 18th day of
October, 1898, on timber culture application No.
1858, for the e19 sw4. ela nwA, of section No.
q, in township No. Is n. range No. Is e. Mon
tana Il. M.
He names as witnesses:
Thomas Nicholson. Jr., Louis kloes and
Mike Trachey, of Philbrook, Mont and George
NJ. Stone, of Lewistown. Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication Aug.31
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14
TIMBER CULTURE. FINAL PROOF

TIMBER CULTURE. FINAL PROOF
L Notice for Publication U. :. Land Office
at LeWistown, Mont, Aug. d. 1885.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas p.
Pearce. of Denton. Fergus county Mont. has
filed notice of intention to make final pIooi be-
fore the registCs - r~es"iver at their office in
' 49, - 'r-lz - 90
OCTOBER. 1850. ON lumber culture application NO.
2764. for the nls neL, nls nN4. sec Ii. tp Is n. r
IA e. Montana y. NJ.
He names as witnesses:
John Foster. Jethro Wareham. James h.
Ross and George Alban, all of Denton. Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Aug. "a
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14
We willfor a period of 80 days offer the fol-
lowing bargains in city and ranch property.
Partial List Of Property for Sale.

leo acres near Peter Anderson's ranch, three
miles from Lewistown: good house in course
price, SOS.
Six hundred dollars will buy leO acres. five
miles from LewistoUn; so acres timber. bal
logs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14
NOTICE FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
~ States Land Office at Lewistown, Mon


tana. Sept. ], 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the
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. Montana, on
Thursday, Oct. Is. 1898. viz:
PERRY =. MCNAY,
who made III. f.. No. 1166 for the nwI se14, e1s
swA and lot :, sec 6 tp IN r i6e. Montana Z. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Dortha McVay. Arthur Russell. William
Thompson and William II. Lamont. all of
Merino. Mont.
EDwARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Sept.
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
~ for Publication-Unite States Land Office
at Lewistown. Montana. sept. 6. 1898. Notice
is hereby given that
ELMER YOUNG,
of Stanford, Fergus county, Montana. has
filed notice of intention to make proof on his
desert land claim No. iG3. for the nwA scA.
eLs swL. and lot 4. sec &C, lots I and 2, sec. 81,
tp. Is n. r.. ~ e.. Montana Z. M, before the
register and receiver at Lewistown, Mont, on
Thursday. the 18th day of October, 1898.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and of said
land:
William II. Alshouse, Julia Alshouse. Alfred
Park and David Kernaghan, all of Stanford.
Mont.
EDwARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Sept
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the Tenth Judicial Dis
trict of the State of Montana, in and for the
County of Fergus.
Edgar Roardman. plaintiff. VS.. John l..
Bright. defendant.-Alias Summons.
The State of Montana sends Greeting to the
above named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint in this action, which is filed in the
alice of the clerk of this court, a o p of which
is herewith served upon you. and file your
answer and serve acopy thereof upon the plain
tiff's attorney within twenty days after the serv-
ice of this exclusive of the day of
service, and i'm case of your failure to appear or
answer. judgment will be taken against you.
by default, for the relief demanded in this com
plant.
Said action is brought to- recover Judgment
and decree of this court against you. John l..
Fright, for the sum of $3.50 and legal interest
thereon from June Z. 1898. until paid, yme
veNatious delay: the same being due and pay
able by you for labor performed by plaintiff at
your request. between Ian. 1. 1898. and June z.
1898. together with one dollar disbursement for
filing a lien for said services. and 300 attor-
ney's fees for foreclosing said lien: plaintiff
prays further that the said sum of $3.50 and legal
and costs herein. including said attorney'sfees.
be adjudged and decreed a lien upon the Spot
ted Horse Group of quartz lode mining claims.
upon which the said labor was performed; that
the said mining claims be ordered sold under
an order of this count. and the proceeds thereof
be applied to the payment of the said costs and
disbursements of this suit and the sun so found
due: that the plaintiff have execution against
you. John L. Bright. for any deficiency: and
for other and further relief: all of which more
fully appears from plaintiffs verified com
plant filed herein. which is hereby referred to
and made n part hereof.
Witness my hand ahd the seal of said court
this 9TH day of September, 1sSS; ,
F. T z. sMrrH and GoaT Z Clerk
Attorneys for Plaintiff. Lewistown. Mont.
First publication Sept.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

NOTICE FOP PUBLICATION United
~ States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont,
August "a. 1895.
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make proof in support of his claim and that
said proof will be made before the register and
receiver at Lewistown. Mont. on Thursday.
Sep. %, 1885, viz:
ERNEST l.. LUCKETT,
who made II. E. No. 64S for the En- SWlA,
NW& SWA, SWA NWA. sec. 9, tp. Il n. IL e.
Montana p. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuousr residence upon and GUILTY. a;ion
of satd lard, viz.
Harry T.. Luckett, Walter A. Waite, Pete
Pearson and Louis Pipen. all of Utica. Mon
tana.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Aug. "a.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land
~ Office at Lewistown, Montana, Aug. 20.

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 egister
and receiver at Lewistown, Mont, on Satur-
day, Oct. 3. 1895. viz:
WILLIAM S. CAMERON.
who made H.. +. No. Glib, for the VIE nw14.
sec q; se4 nell, DeA seA, sec % tip IL n rg ID
{, Montana L. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Charles A. Mahana, William Davis, Henry
A. WEIGH and Herbert WEIGH. all of Lewis
town. Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Aug. "a
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

TIMBER CULTURE FINAL PROOF-No-
L tice for Publication-United States Land
Office at Lewistown, Mont, July q, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that
DALON +. SLAYTON,
has filed notice of intention to make final
proof before the register and receiver al their
office in Lewistown, on Saturday, the II day
of September 1888. on timber culture applica-
ton No. 2472, for the nw14 sell, sw4 neA, nel4
nwL, nwA neL, sec Is, township No. s N. rg
No. 20 e, Montana p NJ.
He names as witnesses:
Frank Walters and Dayton Curran of Folsom,
Daniel Wheian of Irene and Donald Fowler of
Lewistown, Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Regis
First pub. Aug
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.-Notice
IL for pubi.,atioE United States Land Office,
Lewistown, Montana. Sept. 6. 1885. Notice is
hsrah-- oi,..r chat
JlLin ALSfiOUSE,
of Stanford, Montana, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make proof on her desert land claim
No. 405. for the lots l and 2, s1s neA. nw4 sek,
Montana p. NJ, before the register and receiver
at Lewistown, Montana. on Thursday. the 18th
day of October. 1895.
She names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and exclamation of said
land:
Elmer Young, Alfred Park, David Kenag-
han and Joseph Van Norman. all OF Stanford,
Mont.
EDwARD BRASSEY, Register.
Frs. publication Sept.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14
~ Iractl Pnhlic i and Sole

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
instructions from the COMMISSIONS of the
General Land Office, under authority vested in
him by section PASS. u. :. Rev. Stat. as amend
ed by act of Congress approved February 26,
1896, We will proceed to offer at public sale on
the 24h day of September 1885, this office, the
following tract of land, to Wit: Lots and 4,
sig nw14 of sec. 1, tip Ii n. re- ID e.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are advised to file their
claims in this ~officeon or before the day above
designated for the commencement of said sale.
otherwise their rights will be forfeited.
Dated this 18th day of August. 1898.
BRASSEY, Register.
First pub Aug II.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
II States Land Office at Lewistown, Mont.
Sept. 8, 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
Tuesday, Oct. IS 1898, viz:
JAMES STRONG,
who made ii. f.. No. GAG. for the SIC nwA, nwA
sw14, and lot 8. sec 2. tip II n. r II e. Montana p.
M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Washington Mundell. John M. Campbell,
Robert Dunsmore and Frank Mitchell. all of
Stanford. Mont.
EDwARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Sept. II
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = usolat-

~ ed lract). Public Land sale.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
instructions from the Commissioner of the
General Land Office, under authority vested
in him by section 2455. u. ). Rev. Stat, as
amended by the act of Congress approved
February rs. 1895. We will proceed to offer at
public sale on the oath day of SeptembeI,
1898. at this office, the following tract of land,
to-wit: wig swH sec "a. tip Is n, Is e.
Any and all persons claiming adversely ~
above described lands are advised to file their
claims in this office on or before the day above
designated for the commencement of said sale.
otherwise their rights will be forfeited.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
l.. w. ELDRIDGE, Receiver.
Dated this 1Ith day of August, 1898.
First publication Aug. IL
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14
Ranch Property.

I60 acres of patented land ON Wolf creek,
would make a fine summer camp for sheep,
for $500; $275 down, balance one and two
years at II per cent.
100 acres on the Judith River. patented. all
fenced. good buildings, can all be irrigated,
and a good stock ranch with adjoining range
for 81, 100.
240 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 ~. 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,
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 a.. 500; 81 zoo
down, balance on long time at low interest.
lO40 acres of patented land, one of the best
sheep or cattle ranches in the county, east of
Cbet, good water right, all fenced. splendid
buildings and sheds, controls large range. well
kept up, and all for $3.50. Half cash balance
one year at 1C per cent. A rare bargin.
We have $500 range horses and geldings
listed.
We have a large list of cattle and sheep for
sale, write for particulars and state what you
want.
We have for lease from December list, 1895,
to April Is, 1893. a splendid stock ranch with
fine field of LOO acres under fence, 800 tons of
straw, so tons of hay. open water, stock shed
80 x Is feet. can use part of house, and all for
only $3.50. Range facilities fine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

10 Cure Constipation Forever.
Take C2scarets Candy Cathartic IOc or &c.
II c. G. G. fail to cure, druggists refund Money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

DESERT LAND FINAL ~PROoF-Notice for
IL Publication-United States Land Office.
Lewistown, Montana. Sept. Q. 1895. Notice
is hereby given that
JAMES STRONG,
of Stanford. Montana, has filed notice IT
intention to make proof on his desert-l; nd
claim No. 3O7. for the lot 4. sec 2. tip IA n. r. IL
e, Montana p. NJ, before the register and re-
ceiver at Lewistown, Mont. on Tuesday, Oct.
-. 1885.
He names the following witnesses t. prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land:
Washington Mundell, John NJ. Ca npbell,
Robert Dunsmore and Frank Mitchell, p. OF
Stanford, Mont.
EDwARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Sept. IA
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF.-Notice
- for States Land Office,
Lewistown, Montana. Sept 8, 1855. notice IL
hereby given that
Assignee of Fred Wight,
of Utica. Fergus County. Montana, has
filed notice of intention to make proof on her
desert land claim No. pa, for the SIS n@A. nw4
sw1a, sec 2; nell se14. sec ), tip p !, q ID {,
Montana =. NJ. before the register and re-
ceiver at Lewistown, Mont, on TL~s1a,', tie
18th day of October, 1898.
She names the followin witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and OF said
BENJAMIN +. Sink, James Ettien. William
Jackson and Jonathan 5. Phillips. all of Utica,
Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEl, DSsister.
First publication Sept
nESERT LAND FINAL P~ROOF-Notice
~ for Publication-United States Land Office
at Lewistown, Mont, Sept. 6. 1888. Notice is
WILLIAM ii. ALSHOUSE,
of Stanford. Fergus county, Montana. has
filed notice of his intention to make proof on
his desert land claim No. 4o4, for taS Slz mex.
WI: sell, sec IL. and nwA neA. sec IN rp Is n re-
IL e, Montana p. NJ. before tho reg..tef and
receiver Z. = ~ViStsvn, Mont. on Thursday, the
, - rsoS
Tie names une 1oIIowing witnesses 10 prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of
Elmer Young, Alfred Park. David Kernag-
han and Joseph Van Norman. ali III STANFORD.
Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Sept.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14
N Office EOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IN States Land Office at Lewistown. Mon

tdTId, Sept. ., TSJo.
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, Montana. on
Thursday, Oct. Ii. 1898. viz:
LME YOUNG,
who made H.. f. No. 1892 for the lots Z and 3.
sec 10, tip IL II T II e, Montana L. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Julia Alshouse, Alfred Park, David kernag-
han and William ii. Alshouse. all of Stanford,
Mont.
EDwARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication Sept.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

TIMBER CULTURE, FINAL PROOF
l. Notice for Publications.. :. Land Office
at Lewistown, Mont, Aug. 20. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that
JOHN FOSTER,
of Denton, Fergus county, Mont, has filed
notice of intention to make final proof before
the register and receiver at their office in Lew
istown, Mont, on Saturday. the Sth day oi Oc-
tober, 1893. on timber culture application No.
2Ii0, for the Wig swi1, Sig nwl4, sec 10, tp 10 n, T
IA e, Montana p. NJ.
He names as witnesses:
Jethro Wareham. James III. Ross, George
Alban and Thomas Il. Pearce. all of Denton,
Mont.
EDWARD BRAsSEY, Register. q.
First publication Aug. "a
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-09-14

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Unite 1
~ States Land Office at Lewistown' Mont q,
Aug. 4, 1888.
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim and
and receiver at Lewistown, Mont, on Thurs
Day sept, \! %i III, X H.; coDER,
nwt4, sw14 nw14, sec &c, tip Ii n, re- q {, Mon
his continuous residence upon and cultiva ton
Thomas bpfy and Rein Anderson, of TT;
William c. Bell, of ALPINE. Mont.
BRAssEY; Register.
First publication Aug. 10
NOTICE FOR PuBLICATIoN-United
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final proof in support Of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
register and receiver at Lewistown, Montana
who made H. EiS Se. IS ksE fT The SEA sec. l, tip
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Edward Frtzhugh, James Motheral, John
Thompson and John w Beck. all of Lewis
EDwARD BRAssEY, Register.
Firss publication Aug 10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
~ States Land Office. Lewistown. Montana.
Aug 8, 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 Satur-
gay sept = M IL, P, KIzER.
who made III. +. No. 242, for the sI2 ne14,
mig sell, sec 8 tip IA n r IS c, Montana p. NJ.
He names the followin witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Edward Fitzhugh. James Motheral. John
Thompson and John W. Beck, all of Lewis
tewn, Mont.
EDwARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Aug. 10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-Land Of
IN fee at Lewistown, Mont, Aug. ~, 1888.
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 Mon
CHARLES o. STEPHENS,
who made III. E. No. 62I for the SO seA. sec
IS, tp IL n, q e; lot ! and se4 ne4. sec l tip 16
n, r p e, Montana p. M
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Thomas Shaw, Frederick Goss, John Her
ington and William Sheard, all of Fort Magin-
mis-. Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Aug. "a
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City Property.

$500 buy a two story. s room. brick residence
two lots and stable. good well. Slightly
location; a bargain.
$500 for a hve room frame cottage. Cosy
residence for small family.
$500 for two lots. fence, good stable, log
house, hne well, best location. Very cheap.
A neat four room cottage. one lot, near
Sixth avenue, with stable and wood shed, a
snap at 500.
A five room frame cottage, 2 lots, good well
and wood shed. centrally located. at 81, 5000.
Easy terms
A six room cottage on Main street, very con-
Tenlent to court house and business part of
tow" one lot with stable, good cellar and we'll.
Very desirable property and can be bought for
81 400.
s1,1J0 will buy a six-room dwelling on Main
street. east side; in good condition and very
desirable property.
Five lots and two cottage s on east side. cheap;
will sell aportion.
A vacant lot on Main street. west side; suit
able for business: will be sold at a low figure.
Two lots on Washington street, with good
barn and chicken house and twenty loads rock,
and enclosed by good fence; choice location
for residence.
A tve-room cottage, furnished: will sell with
OF without furniture. or rent and sell furniture:
possession immediately
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