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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
NEW YEAR GROUP SOLD.
". {. Johnson, for a Denver Syndicate,
Secures Possession Of the Entire
Group for About $4,000.

A deal for the final sale of the New
Year group OF mines in the Judith
mountains has been pending forsome
time, and last week seven deeds were
filed with the county clerk by which
W. +. Johnson, al trustee, comes
into possession of the entire group,
coal land, water rights, etc. The
amount paid Is not stated In the
deeds, nor was 1t possible to secure
the figure from those directly in the
deal, though we a state upon thor
oughly reliable authority that the
syndicate paid approximately S45,-
900, of which F. L. Wright, cashier
of the Bank Of Fergus county, re-
, ceived a very comfortable proportion.
Throughout the entire deal Mr..
Wright. the holder of IA one-third
interest, has acted for the owners,
and it is by his persistence, his entire
faith in the value of the properties
and his astute handling Of the deal
that a sale has been made.
Messrs. W. f. Johnson and A. S.
Wright bonded the mines i'm August,
1895, for "A term Of two years, con
sideration stated being $500 o Dur
ing the past sever months they have
continuously operated the mill and
prospected the ground, SO that they
know, as well as one can, what they
are buying, and are much pleased
to have the deal closed.
Mr.. Wright informs us that il is
the intention of the purchasers, tn
whom the mines will be transferred
by the trustees, to Immediately erect
n large cyanide mill, probably lOt
tons, and to push work as actively
az caution will admit.
In 1897 the group was bonded to
w. del. Benedict of New York city
fJr SIS, 900 but this bond was for
feited.
The grantors are A. ID. Harmon
Burr +. Ninson, W. G.. Norman, +
T.. Wright, A. Il. Wright, q. III. Pur
mort and A. s. Wright. Messrs
Harmon, Vinson and Norman are tn,
original discoveries; A. Il. Wright il
a brother Of Frank E.; A. S. Wright
has been associated with Mr.. John
son and Mr.. Purmort has been man
ager at the property for the pas
eight months.
In all save the Norman deed thu
consideration IL fixed at 81, whil'
Mr.. Norman and wife receive $1,000
Mr.. Norman's interest was formerly
a heavy one, but much had beer
transferred to +. Il. Wright.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

3 In Social Circles. :
ooo2 By Mrs. F. C. Stiles. 2ooo

On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Chas.
Lehman received her friends at her
beautiful home on the hill. The spa
cious parlors were p~rofusely decorat-
ed with evergreens, smilax, carna-
tions, roses and marguerites. The
shades were drawn and artificial
light added a pleasing effect to the
rooms.
An orchestra, stationed In a Sc
cluded place, discoursed sweet strains
of music through the afternoon.
Those who assisted in receiving
were Mrs. j. q. War;, Mrs. Garrett
l.. Hogan and Mrs. Charles Williams.
The reireshment rooms, also beau
tifully decorated, were attended by
Misses Walker, Richards and Has
sett.
Each guest was presented with "A
beautiful rose as a souvenir Of the
occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank f. Smith en-
tertained their friends on Thursday
evening. Progressive Hearts" was
played, Mrs. l.. W. Eldridge and Mr..
Richard Hanke capturing the prizes.
An elegant luncheon was served.
-
The Home Workers monthly social
was held ut the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
+. Il. Wright. About sixty guests
enjoyed a most delightful evening. A
short musical program was given
and much enjoyed by all. A guess
ing game OF planting and its Re-
suits" was played, also a spelling
contest was entered into and caused
much laughter. The receipts of the
evening were $l6.
-
The members of |. O. o. L. lodge
enjoyed a sumptuous banquet Mon
day evening, IL being the treat OF
the new members Just initiated.
50
The Guild of the Episcopal church
will he entertained at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Weaver on Friday
evening. All members and friends
are invited.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID. Symmes enter.
tanned the Tuesday club ut their
home Tuesday evening with pro
gressive euchre. Mrs. l.. w. Eldridgt
and f. f. Wright were the prize win
ners. An elegant lunch was served
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
Pure, Wholesome Water.

Water is one OF the primary wants
of human life, no less essential than
air or food, hence the strong interest
attached to the means of its supply.
In the earliest records of civilization
we read OF the digging of wells, but
in those days very little, il anything,
was known about the nature of
water, and the means of getting a
supply were of the crudest nature.
In fact, it is only within the last
century that the world has known
what water il, and it is compare
lively but a short time since
machinery for getting a supply Of
PURE water at n low cost has been
perfected. 1t is almost universally
believed that every drop of water
TEENS WITH LIFE. This is a mistake;
the presence of living creatures, dis
cernible either by the naked eye OF
microscope, is a proof OF MPURITY
and proves 1t unfit for the needs Of
the human family.
Hence it follows that to have a
supply Of pure, wholesome water we
must have a n~ever-failing spring
gushing from the rock, or where
nature has failed to give these life
giving fountains, we must DRIVE INTO
THE ROCK until wecome to this never
failing supply, thus securing m abso-
lutely pure compound OF oxygen and
hydrogen, or pure water, FREE FROM
ALL DIsEAsE-GENERATING GERMS.
1t is well known that by drilling,
pure water a be found in all por-
lions of the world, and at the exact
spot where wanted, wen in thegreat
deserts.
Cook BROTHERS,
Well Contractors.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism.

Kenna, JacksonC Co, W. Va.-About
three years, ago my wife had an at
tack of rheumatism which confined
her TO her bed for over a month and
rendered her unable to walk a step
without assistance, her limbs being
swollen to double their normal size.
Mr.. S. Maddox insisted on my using
Chamberlain's. Pain Balm. l pur-
chased a 50-cent bottle and used it
according to the directions, and the
next morning she walked to break
fast without assistance In any man.
ner, and she has not had a similar at
tack since.-A. b. Parsons. For sale
by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
Practically No Loss.

Levi Knerr, Of Denton, was "A
pleasant visitor at this office last
week. Mr.. Knerr says that his loss
among sheep during the winter has
been no greater than throughout a
summer season, and that the entire
band look as well az they ever have
at the opening of spring. While
much hay has been fed in some Sec
tions, he has fed but little and hard
ly considers that the season has been
an unfortunate n for stock, though
most disagreeable for out-of-door
work.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
Stagecoachinq at Its Worst.

A. W. War;, assistant cashier OF
the Bank of Fergus county, arrived
home last week after an experience
In travelling by stage coach which he
has no wish to repeat, in fact he says
he would not suffer the same hard
ships again for much of the real es-
tate in the county. The party as 1t
left Halbert for Ubet last Thursday
included a green stage driver. Mr..
War; and the Misses Olive and Myrtle
Davis of Missouri, former residents
of this section. The creeks were very
high, while the coulees also were
filled with water and floating ice.
After crossing several very bad places
the little team, neither of which
weighed over 700 pounds, says Mr..
War;, had become quite exhausted
and when the wagon plunged through
ice and snow in a deep cut the horses
were nearly submerged and totally
powerless to pull out the coach; or
hardly to get themselves out after
the harness had been cut. The party
proceeded for a short distance on
foot when they were overtaken by
darkness and compelled to remain
out all night, though their clothes
were soaked from wading through
from one To two feet Of water in the
streams ana coulces. A cold wing
sprung up which caused the passen.
engers to suffer terribly and it was
only by constant exercise that actual
freezing was prevented. When day
light broke Mr.. War; continued on
foot for TIBET and reaching John
Dawes ranch sent n team back to
bring on the ladies, who had bravely
| withstood the terrible hardship. The
driver had returned for the coach
and later reached TIBET.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

That operates it's trains IN the ia
nous block system between the
Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Chi
cago;
That lights its trains by electricity
throughout;
That Uses thecelebrated electric berth
reading lamp;
That runs four %splendidly equipped
passenger trains every day from
st. Paul and Minneapolis through
to Chicago via Milwaukee;
And that road is the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul.
1t also operates steam-heated vesti-
buled trains, carrying the latest
private compartmentcars library
buffet smoking cars, and palace
drawing-room sleepers.
Parlor cars, free reclining chair cars
and the very best dining car serv-
ice.
For lowest rates to any point in the
United States, Canada or Mexico
apply to ticket agents, or ad-
dress
j. T. CONLEY,
Asst Gen'l Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul, Mimi.
NoTE.-Elegantly equipped trains
from st. Paul and Minneapolis
through to Peoria, st. Louis and
Kansas City daily.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
Do You Want Lands?

II so, we can supply you with Sol
diers' Additional Homestead and
Forest Reserve Scrip. Can be located
on any vacant public land in the
state. No residence or improvement
required, and patent follows at once
to locator. Call or write for prices
and particulars. We attend to loca-
tion and follow entry to patent. We
give prompt attention to all business
before the land Office.
Cook & HLGER,
Lewistown, Mont.
Next door to Land Office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

Drums, which ar, now used through
out the British army, were first intro
duced into l.urGrc by the Soraceus.
The fife was irigchuced into the Eng
fish army by The duke of Cumberland
in 17i5. The guards we're the first
corps to aGcEt it.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
$40 Reward,

hereby offer the above reward for the re.
turn C$5 for information leading to the recov,
eryJ of a bay horse. seven years old, weighing
about 1000 pounds, branded on left
thigh and vented same on left shoul.
der. Address
IC MORRISON Stanford Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

In almost every neighborhood there
is some one whose life has beensaved
by Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, or who has been
cured of chronic diarrhoea by the use
of that medicine. Suchpersons make
a point OF telling of it whenever OPP
portunity offers, hoping that 1t may
be the means of saving other lives.
For sale by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

Before the discovery OF One Minute
Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughingcongregations
No excuse for il now. G.. L. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
Do You Need
Any Form Blanks I?

We are headquarters for all Legal
Blanks, and aim to keep a COM
plete stock. There is no money in
this business but that don't matter;
our health is good. If you want
anything in this line let us know.
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Everything we handle is
the best as we aim to keep
abreast of the times in all
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIs SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laXa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant TO the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known TO the CALIFORNIA Fig SYRUP
Co. only. In order TO get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ky. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists. Price SOC. per bottle
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

~ FTER suffering for nearly thirty years
n from dyspepsia, Mrs. Fl. E.. Dugdale,
wife Of a prominent business man Of
Warsaw, n. Y, writes: For % years. l was
a constant sufferer from dyspepsia and a
weak stomach. The lishtest food produced
distress, causing severe pain and the forma-
ton of gas. No matter how careful of my
diet l suffered agonizing pain after eating.
1 was treated by many physicians and tried
numerous remedies without permanent help.
Two years ago / began taking DR.. Miles
Nerve and Liver Pills and Nervine- Within
week l commenced improving. and per-
sisting in the treatment l was soon able to
eat what l liked, with nc evil effects
keep them az hand and a single dose dispels
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

any old symptoms"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, drst bottle
benefits or { 4 re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR. MILES ID
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19
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Do You
Own a Typewriter?

In response to the request of
numerous patrons we are now
handling Typewriter Paper, Rib
bons, Carbon sheets, etc. We ask
but small profits as they are a little
out of our line.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-04-19

&c. MORRISON, Stanford, Mont.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-02
POINT IN THE CASE.
Jake Didn't Mind the Charge Against
Him, He Wanted to Know
omething.

How a greater trouble overshadows q
lesser was aptly illustrated in one of the
minor courts the other day. The accused
was big, strong, honest German, greatly
excited and disposed to CO more talking
than is permissible under such circum.
stances. The court distinctly said that the
big man was charged with disturbing the
peace and asked him whether he was guilty
or not guilty.
dot vos not ing, shudge," came the re-
spouse. der prew'ry he hired me ter drive
dot wagon. Tony Veters, he say: Shake,
it vos besser and you yoin der union, und
den he say Why dond't Wait dleetle an
see how vos it. So wait.
"Purdy gwick der boss he say: Shake,
you can get your moneys und give up your
dean. We vos union brewery say
would see Tony und ask him vot der reason
init him dot he advise me out of yob.
When l find Tony he say did hat some
sense, und told him he vos schmarder und
vos und he didn't know ot'ings."
But they say you argued with a club
and that Tony's strongest proposition was a
brick"
dot vos not der point, shudge. Vot I
want der find Quit is, how do slant on der
union labor tion?-Detroit Free Press.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-02
PRESS OPINIONS.

UThe meeting of democrats at Chi
cago was complete failure for every
body but Bryan.-N. Y. Tribune.
UAltgeld says the rank and file are
with him. 1t has been known all along
that the rank were.-Albany Argus
(Dem.).
IVA Missouri democratic leader
makes the public statement that dem
ocrats have right to think" There
are some rights and privileges that be-
come obsolete from nonuse.-Burling-
ton Hawkeye.
DMr. Bryan in his speech at Chicago
made the money question its leading
feature. The superficial character of
the arguments advanced are the most
striking features of the deliverance.-
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette.
OThe conflict of interest and an
tagonism of sentiment which prevails
among the democracy upon some of
the questions of the day indicate that
the people who have things to worry
them these days are not all in Wash
ington or in the Philippines Minneap-
oils Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-02
THERE IS A LIMIT.
The Fourth Gentleman Severely
Strained the Bounds of
Human Credulity.

"You may not believe it, gentlemen" re.
marked one OF an after-dnner group engaged
in smoking cigars in front of totel, but I
have used a fountain pen constantly for four
years, and have never had the least trouble
with it"
THAT is indeed remarkable" rejoined an.
other. Nevertheless am the father of six
children and have never had to walk the
floor by night with single one of them.
There was a silence, lasting minute or
SO. Then another spoke up: II don't doubt
it in the least" said he, "for can testify to
something stranger still. / have bright
little four.year-old boy at my house, and I've
never repeated any. Of his smart sayings to
my most intimate friends"
Gentlemen" observed fourth, after q
protracted and somewhat painful pause, II
am fond, of hearing young women practice
their scales on the piano after have retired
to rest. 1t lulls me to Sleep"
One or two other members of the group
made more or less feeble attempts to say
something, but falteringly gave it up. 1t
seemed to be generally felt that the extreme
limit, of human credulity had been reached
London Telegraph.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-02
NOT ACQUAINTED WITH THEM.
Hen Dead Fifty Years Elected to once
by BeniEhted Aldermen i'm
New York.

A New York alderman INDUCED in little
fun at the expense of his associates the other
day, and through his influence that honor
able body elected two men, eminent men,
dead these 50 years, to the position of com.
missioner of deeds. The names of the dead
thus honored are: Noah Webster, lexicog-
eaph,r, ard Lindley Murray, grammarian.
The world says the trick was worked this
way.
A slip Of paper containing these names,
with Brooklyn addresses, was circulated at
the meeting of the board. Alderman Dixie
approached Alderman Bridges and said:
"Say, Jim, I've done favors for you. Here
are couple of men who want to be made
commissioners of deeds. That fellow Lind
ley Murray told me he was friend of yours"
Alderman Bridges looked at the slip and
replied; ;,
to present his name"
Alderman Dooley, another member from
Brooklyn, was persuaded to sign the applica'
ton, and in less than ten minutes the
formal vote electing Lindley Murray and
Noah Webster commissioners of deeds was
passed American
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-02
TO THINK OR NOT TO THINK.
Arguments Of Free Traders That
Have Been Proven False
Long Ago.

The wool tariff has not promoted the
sheep raising business, and the wooden tar
if has not extended the manufacturing
business.-Newark (O) Advocate.
These observations curiously illus
trate the truth of the saying that
There is something in the anti-tariff
mind which prevents it from thinking"
Free traders think they think, but in
point of fact they are mistaken. They
simply pirate without thinking the pratt
tie they have prated so many long years.
If the Ohio Cobdenite thinks he has
thought out the question of the effect
of the Dingley tariff upon the prosperity
of those engaged in sheep raising and
the manufacture of domestic wooden
fabrics, let him take an easy method of
undeceiving himself. He has only to
ask some of his neighbors who, during
Wilson tariff times of free wool, sold
for so cents each the same grade of
sheep now worth So. Then, going fur
Their away from home, let him obtain
the opinions of foreign makers of WOOL
en- goods as to whether they fare as well
in sales to America as they did under the
free trade tariff of 1S94-1S97. He might
also take some account of the many
thousands of hands forced into unpro-
ductive idleness by Mr.. Cleveland's tar
if follies, but who now find plenty of
work in busy wooden factories.
But to comply with these suggestions
would involve some mental activity
most distasteful to anti-tariff intellec-
tuals. Therefore we don't expect our
suggestions to be needed. To think is
not only unpleasant to the free trader,
it is positively destructive of all that he
holds dear in the way of doctrine and
theory.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-02
Mrs. Johnson
Saved from
Insanity by
Mrs. Pinklaans

menced to have spells with my spine.
Every month ! grew worse and at last
became So bad that l found l was
gradually losing my mind.
"The doctors treated me for female
troubles, but I got no better. One
doctor tol ! me that / would be insane.
Twas advised by friend to give Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a
trial, and before had taken all of tie
first bottle my neighbors noticed the
change in me.
~ have now taken five bottles ead
cannot find words sufficient to praise 1t.
/ advise every woman who is suffering
from any female weakness to give it a
fair trial. I thank you for your good
medicine. "-MRs. GERTRUDE M. JOHN
SON, JoSEsBoRo, TEXAS.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-02

A Cincinnati man advertised his de-
sire to sell valuable secret for so cents
He stated that he would tell how he was
cured of drinking, smoking, swearing
staying out at night going to the races,
gambling, and how he gained 20 pounds
in weight in two years. Several per-
sons sent him so cents each, and here
Is the secret they received. Just cured
of all bad habits named by an enforced
residence for two years in the Ohio
state prison." A woman notices this
joke and observes that few men addict.
ed to the bad habits mentioned will con.
sent to try this remedy, but there is nc
doubt that many of them should be
forced to do so.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-02

A New York justice has decided that
a wife does not constitute family. The
case came up where judgment was OBJ.
tanned against man who was bound
to pay ten dollars week for the sup.
port of his family" The couple had
no children, and the justice said he
knew of no authority holding that q
wife abandoned by her husband consti.
tuted q family.