Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

the deed in a ft OF temporary insan-
ity. Deceased was about 40 years OF
age and unmarried. Justice Beatty
conducted an inquest Friday and the
facts we're ascertained practically as
given here.
MI. w. NJ. Johnson. Of the law firm
OF Johnson & Johnson, of Billings. IL
In attendance upon court. Attorney
Donovan of Great Falls Is another
visitor.
The youngest child ~ Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Hoffman followed it's brother
and sister to the grave Tuesday last.
The little one had not reeoveredfr from
the illness which attacked the family
three weeks ago, and the parents
have been bereft of all their children.
1t IL indeed a sad case.
l.. b. Davis, bookkeeper at the
Power Mercantile Co., received the
sad intelligence Thursday night OF
the sudden death of his father at
Eureka. Kansas, and the young man
left the following morning by way of
Benton, expecting to reach home
Monday. Deceased had been for
many years a prominent lawyer oi
Kansas, having appeared in many
of the most important cases which
have arisen in the courts Of that
state. He was well known by both
John War; and A. W. War; of this
city. Mr.. Bert Davis was unable to
say whether or not he should return
to Lewistown as matters affecting
the estate may detain him in Kansas
indefinitely.
The county commissioners had ap-
pointed Mr.. Mcfarland to take the
census preliminary to a vote on incor-
poration, and that gentleman was
engaged in the work when overtaken
by illness. The board contemplated
meeting in about two weeks to re-
ceive the report and fix II date for
election, but further delay now be-
comes necessary and another enum-
orator must be appointed. Mr.. Stay
ton will not attempt to attend the
special session called forthis purpose,
and as Mr.. Phillips and Mr.. Corbly
may both be found in town at a con-
venient time, the expense will be very
little.
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Citizens Electric Co.
was held at the Office OF Cook &
Hilger, yesterday evening, a large
majority Of the shareholders being
present. The reports of the secretary
and treasurer were read and APP
proved and the retiring board Of
directors unanimously reelected. Fol-
lowing this action the directorsc chose
the same officers for the ensuing
year. While delays have been met i'm
installing the plant, 1t will doubtless
be in full operation by May 10, and
will be the finest plant In the state Of
similar capacity. Expense has not
been spared in procuring the very
best machinery on the market and
the water wheel will provide twice
the amount Of power at present re-
quired and the dynamo will carry
LOO lights, so that the future has
been well anticipated.
The local In last weeks ARGUS rela-
tive to a raise in the valuation of
town property by the county CON-
missioners may lead to misapprehen-
sion without some explanation.
The board only acted in an advisory
capacity to the county assessor, not
authOritativeiy. There is no ques-
ton hut a great deal Of town prOps
erty has been valued at too low a
figure and there was necessity for
revision or readjustment. Some lots
may have been assessed too high in
comparison with Others, then again
lots in the same locality are more
favorably situated, hence Of more
value. The aim was to place a
proper valuation and correct the in
CAPABILITIES. Assessor Fowler has
drawn up a new plat OF the town
and made the alterations In accord
ance with the suggestions Uf the
commissioners. If property owners
have good reason to believe that
their lots have been placed too high
they will be given a chance to re-
m~Onstrate when the commissioners
meet as a board of equalization next
July.