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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06

At a meeting OF the school board
recently 1t was decided to offer to j.
NJ. Parent the position In the public
schools last Year held by Miss Dwight.
Mr.. Parent has not as yet accepted.
River Press: Messrs. Simpson and
Parks. OF Edmonton, N. w. t.,
crossed the bridge yesterday with
about 80 head OF the best horses ever
seen in Fort Benton. They weighed
from 1850 to over l 800 pounds and
were purchased from s. s. Hobson,
Of Utica. The bunch will be taken to
Canada at once.
Mrs. w. H. Culver informs us that
A. j. Slough and wife Of Stanford
have gone to Chicago, the former TO
receive treatment for appendicitis.
Mr.. Slough had gone to Great Falls
to meet his wife's father and was
there taken i'll. After some time In
the hospital, physicians advised him
to 20 east and accompanied by his
wife he left at once. His many friends
are much concerned about his condi-
tlon.
River Press: The shearing season
Ia expected to begin In this vicinity
within the next week. Some Of the
shearing crews which work In this
section have already arrived from
Oregon and Wyoming. The price for
shearing this season has not yet
been settled, but shearers expect to
receive s cents per head and board
themselves. Some OF the sheep men
claim that G cents and board or 7
cents and a charge OF 70 cents per
day for board, should be the ruling
rate.
Mrs. A. B. Barrows contemplates
adding to her already commodious
house at TIBET so as to provide sever
al additional sleeping rooms. The
travel over the Montana Railroad
to and from Lewistown and this sec.
ton, is increasing so rapidly that up.
on several occasions recently she has
been unable to give guests the ac'
commodationsde desired. Nearly every
night her house IL full. Mrs. Bar
rows well earned reputation for
keeping the best road hotel in the
state IL being amply sustained
through this new pressure OF bust
ness.
The fifth annual meeting OF the
stockholders and directors OF the
Lewistown and Great Falls Tele
phone and Telegraph company was
held In the Office OF the Bank OF Fer
gus County yesterday morning al
1890. The annual report OF the sec
rotary and treasurer was read anC
adopted and the old board Of dlrec
tors chosen for the ensuing year. Al
the meeting OF the directors the ole
officers OF the company were also Sc
lected. While the receipts vi the lin,
show a substantial increase over las
years business the company has beer
to a great expense in repoling 50 miles
uf the line from Lewistown TO Bowel
Bros. ranch. The matter OF declar
ing a dividend was passed to a futur'
meeting,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
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The ARGUS is now the official paper
of the town OF Lewistown.
The high school board at a meeting
on Saturday afternoon re-employed
Mr.. Sillowsy for the ensuing year at
the salary OF $1,4O0. At the next
regular meeting In July applications
for the position Of principal will be
considered.
Candidates for county Office are
popping up" on every side, though
there appears to be a dearth OF them
among the Democrats-probably be-
cause that party is SO hopelessly d.
vided and their chances OF winning
anything practically nil. The latest
report ia that E. F. Hersey OF Utica
Is an aspirant for the Republican
nomination for assessor.
Stockgrower's Journal: c. B.
Towers has received his papers OF
appointment to the office Of special
agent for taking the census OF range
live stock. His territory embraces
the counties of Broadwater. Cascade,
Choteau, Deer Lodge, Fergus, Flat
head, Jefferson, Lewis and Clarke,
Meagher. Missoula and Teton. Mr..
Towers is exceptionally well fitted
for the position and will get an &C
curats record.
Before Justice MACEDONIAN on May
18th Alonzo Kilby was given an ex'
animation on the charge OF grand
larceny, the allegation being the
stealing. branding and slaughterine
OF cattle belonging to Thos. Cruise
The arrest had been made near Mus
selshell crossing by Stock Detective
Bowmer. Kilby was bound over tC
the district court and his bonds fixec
at 81, 900. He is now In jail.
Manager War; informs us that thu
Lewistown Telephone Co. will al
once extend q branch line from thu
Gilt Edge wire to the New Year max
ing the connection at about the ksl
ly ranch on Boyd creek. The bust
ness of that camp has grown to suci
proportions as to warrant giving
them telephone connections. Pole
will be strung at once.
At the council meeting Monday
evening the committee on printing
reported that the bid for town print
ing and advertising submitted by tn
ARGUS was the lowest, most definite
and best bid and recommended tn
awarding OF the contract on tina
showing. The bid Of the Democrat
was considered, but was too indefi
mite to warrant comparison. b!
unanimous vote the recommendation
OF the committee was adopted, ant
the official proceedings will appearil
the ARGUS. The bid submitted wa
so low that the town can afford Il
publish all ordinances and readers o
the ARGUS may be at all times postet
on the new laws passed or change
made In old ordinances.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
Sheorinu at liyinq Springs.

Greater accommodations than in previous
years will be provided for shearing At Living
Springs this season, We have engaged twenty
expert shearers. and all will be in readiness to
attend promptly to the work. The range round
about Is better than ever before and there Is
abundance Of water. The corrals are situated
only sixteen miles from Merino and on the
main road from Billings to Great Falls. 50 that
the haul may be made conveniently to any OF
the markets. rover are respectfully request
ed to take these advantages into consideration
and correspond with Us regarding further par
|tlculats. SHELL & CRAIG.
Living Strings, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
Implement for the Summer

Is now the question for many men;
II Is time TO decide; you a make
money selling our complete assert
ment of fruit and ornamental stock
for fall delivery. Write for terms.
Address, The Jewell Nursery Co., Lake
City, MINI. Established 1865. One
thousand acres).
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
Ohio Rams.

! have now in stock 30 Delalne -Meuno year
ling rams. well grown M selected especially
for the range. Any one IN need Of ans will
make no mistake seeing these rams or buying
soon and getting them acclimated. Win sell
low, az they we're a lot out Of season. Have
low railroad rates. Call on or address
PAUL Y. GURNEY,
Pres, o.. NJ. x d.. 5. Is. Asso..
Alexandra Ohio.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06

The county commissioners are In
regular quarterly session this week
and are finding much business which
demands their attention.
1t 10 said that OF one awe band the
Sage Creek Sheep Co. docked lO4 per
cent OF lambs, of another l02 per
cent and Of a third SO per cent. These
are big returns.
The Bank OF Fergus County has
sold to the Montana Hardware Co.
the lot on the corner Of Main street
and Third venue occupied by their
store and the store OF the LewlstOwn
Commercial Co., including the build
ings thereon, the lot on the corner OF
Third avenue and Broadway, includ-
ing the warehouse thereon and the
lot on the bank OF the creek, includ-
ing the stable thereon, the purchase
price being $4,000.
The Judith Basin Milling Co. is
making an 1Sx22 three story extern
sion to their mill, which will be &C.
cupled by six tons OF new machinery
which they hope to have installed by
the last OF the month. Thecompany
is expanding nearly $4,000 in new ma
chinsry, building and renewing OF the
old plant and when ready for opera
ton, expect to have a mill which
will turn out the best flour on Mon
tana markets.
County Health officer s. B. Stone
received from the town last week a
small pox patient. Mr.. J.. G. Patti
son, and the man is now confined in
the county pest house and doing well.
Pattison Is unable to state where he
contracted the disease. although he
came from Great Falls. DIR. Stone
says that the two patients he has
had ut Stanford have both recovered,
but az another case developed he has
retained one OF the first two afflicted
to nurse the third unfortunate.
Adjt. j. Al. Croft, who is taking
census this week, said Saturday that
he would probably be a candidate
for county treasurer before the Re.
publican convention this fall. Mr.,
Croft ia one Of those whom the peo.
pie OF Fergus county have delighted
to honor In the past, and his duties
have always received faithful atten'
ton. Resigning from Office to enter
the service of the United States az
second lieutenant of Company 1, he
served with distinction In the Philip.
pines.
Mr.. Ole Opheim. OF Chicago, paid
this Office a pleasant call Monday
Mr.. Opheim Is the father of the late
Ole Opheim, OF Grass Range, and thii
IL his third visit to Montana since
his sons death. He has been at the
ranch for two weeks past, Mr.. Teiger
accompanying him to Lewistown
He likes Montana very much, thinks
the outlook for business Is exceeding
ly bright and but for his advanced
years believes he would move west
He will remain for a short time look
ing after his interests here.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06

A evers sprain will usually disable
the injured person for three Or four
weeks. Many cases have occurred,
no viewer. 10 which n cure has been
effected in less than one week by ap-
plying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. For
sale by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
Notice.

The firm Of Day X Nodson having closed ~
It's blacksmith shop in Lewis,own. 1t will lie
necessary for all parties owing account to set.
tie same promptly.
Please call at the Judith Basin bank and de
post the amount OF your account, where a re.
ceipt will be given you.
DAY 4 NODSON.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
PIRR
Shake Into Your Shoes.

AiIen'sFoot.Ei se, 4 powder. Il cures pain.
fol, smart!ng, swollen feet and ingrowing nails,
and Instantly takes the sting out Of corns and
bunlOns us the greatest comfort iiscoveryu al
the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight Oi
new shoes feel easy, II IS a certain cure f0l
sweating, ~callOus and hot. tired, aching feet
Try Il to-day. sold hy all druggists and shoe
stores, by mail for Pc IN stamps. Trial pack.
age FREE. Address Allen 5. Olmstrd, Le
Roy, NY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
Horses for Sale.

About fifty head Of large horses. weighing
from I'D to l,eOO pounds. dry mares and geld.
ings, all young. Will be on sale about June I
For sale in lots TO suit the purchaser. Apply "a
c. NJ. GOODELL.
philbrnnk Mnpt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
Sale Of Horses.

| will sell at public auction, at Dark Horse
livery stable. on Saturday, June y. 1870. at , o
m, ten head Of mares and colts,
w. s. SMITH.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
There Is Money in u.

We pay spot cash for old rubber boots and
shoss, copper. brass. zinc and scrap iron.
+, GORDON & co.
6I3 Utah Ave. Butte. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves to be in.
deb,ed Ia me please call at once at the Judith
Basin bank and settle same.
JDHN NDDSON.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06

| wish To- hire competent help at
housew0rk. Address Mrs. W. A.
Erickson, Lewist0wn, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
$3.50 Reward

For evidence ,ha, will convict any person or
persons Of breaking down my fences, leaving
gates open, letting out stock. or driving any Of
my stock OF my fields. stock brand -
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06

VIII be paid by the undersigned for testimony
that will lead 10 the arrest and conviction Of
any person for the illegal selling Of Liquors
without the proper license IN the town Of Lew.
istDHnt
T.. q. SCHNEIDER,
II VI
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06

How about your society stationery Are you
not in need OF something new: Look at our
samples.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-02-13

for better things and the development
Of the country"
do you believe in hayfnp, q oueer
and the present form of the English
government" asked the Journal tc
test the mans true royalty.
ITO be sure | do. | Tan VA, tharo
IS no form OF government in the world
that will compare with ours The
United states, as an eminent states
man once said, elects a king to preside
over it, republic. While England MA !
president to preside over its empire
The queen really has no power. She
couldn't appoint a fourth-closs most
master unless the House of commons
allowed. Furthermore, those old fories
in the House Of Lord. da nothing
practically. though | have no doubt
they act as a check for The other
branch Of the government.
And I believe the English form Of
government of its colonies is also all
right. l have noticed in NV travels
that it requires fewer troops in the
English possessions to kcrp them in
order than in those Of any other coun-
try. I see that the United States is
in measure adopting these methods" ="
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-02-13
Edmund McMIrdie Gead.

ElmunI NcMu.dir, 4 man well
known in Augusta. did. Sunday night.
al his home % Cedar street. Boston,
0f heart disease His age WAS 6o years.
II. IL survived by Mrs. McMurdie ana
four sone. NJ. McMurdi" viii be re
mcmharcd rs having been connected
for many years with the +. Il. Allen
Publishing Cn. III removed to Boston
in 1892. where h. had since resided.
IN Augusta hv was very prominent
member or the Masonic fraternity. H.
Wa a past master Of Augusta Lodge,
Il rost commander If Trinity COM
mandory. ANA for many years secre-
tary Of Cushnoc Chapter. In addition
ta this ha was at one time At the head
of thu Royal Arcanum of the state.
"Ho WAS an All round good fellow
was the trihut. paid to him by 4
friend. Monday night. The remains
will BE- buried. today, in North An
son. his former home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-02-13
A UNIQUE RECORD.
There Is Nothing Like il in Our Broad
Republic

There is Only one medicinal prepara-
ton on the market which gives local
testimony as positive proof Of the rem
reservations made for it, ana only one
interviews it's cndorscrs two or threc
years after their public statements
have appeared in the newspapers and
finds that during all that time the
medicine held its ground; ard its en-
Gorscrs in place Of weakening touch
il by reiteration-that preparation is
Do1n's Kidney Pills. Read this. It
is only ono Of a score IN Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-02-13
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-02-13
Hare is a Chance 10 do Someone { E;ndness

II The reader Of this should chance
to know of any o@e who Is subject to
attacks Of bilious collie l!c can % him
III greater favor than to tel him of
chamherlain's Collie. Cholera ana
piarrhoca Remedy. 1t always gives
prompt relief. For SALE IS Jno. Cough
It'll. l.7 Watar Gt.. dru-=igt.
Tu.Thu. Sat.tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-02-13

Mr.. Seth Gay Of l. Belfast Ave.
ys: Time demonstrates the wonder
FIJI value of Doan's Kidney Pills.
They cured me in the spring of 1896
and AZ that time | gave a statement
fpr publication in our Augusta parcrs.
1t is now fully two and half years
since that statement tirst appeared
and my faith in Doan's Kidney Pils
in place Of lcsscning has increased
They are one remedy which acts up to
the representations made for it. ANY
one who goes to Partridge's drug store.
procurcs them and gives them fair
trial. VIII not ~ disappointed with the
results obtained"
'"r s.ie by all doalcrs Price 20
cents. Foster Milburn 90. buffalo, ~
81, sole agents for the L. s.
Remember the name and take no
substitute Doan'sD
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-02-13

The Electric billiard parlcrs in the
Opera House block Wil! bc rc-pp-ncd.
tonight. by sid" Grant, WHO has ex-
urri'nro in the business ana VIII con-
luct 4 llLa.-.lAss Mlncn
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
\ TOKEN OF APPRECIATION.
Mr.. ; Gorge II. James Presented With
a Handsome Watch by Southern Adj
vent Christian Association.

A very pleasing incident occurred at
the Second Advent church last Sunday
evening at the close of the service. Ii
was the presentation of a handsome
of this city, the efficient secretary of
the Southern Advent Christian Asso-
citation and Publication Society. The
presentation was by Elder John A.
Cargyle, who, in making the presenta-
ton, paid a high and deserved compli-
ment to Mr.. James, not only for the
efficient manner in which he dis
charges the duties Of the secretary
ship, but for his devotion to the cause
and general activity in the work OF
the church both in Wilmington and
throughout the bounds of the southern
association.
Mr.. James accepted the present in a
brief, graceful and very feeling speech.
There was a very large audience.
probably $50 in attendance.
Referring to the Southern Advent
Christian Association delegates 1t will
be OF interest 10 note that all have left
the city now except Elders J. a. Car
gile and H. V. Skipper. who viii re-
main all the week conducting a series
Of meetings in the Second Advent
church. Those who left yesterday
We're Elders G.. d. Sheriff.. 81 Lenoir:
+. l.. Piper, Of Boston; A J.. Cargile.
of Coleman, s. C.; Il. w. Sheath. and
G.. c.. Minor, OF South Carolina.
The sermon Sunday night was by
Rev T. L. Piper, and his subject was
Opening the Seventh Sea-"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
DELGADo CHURCH AND SCHOOL
Methodist Churches of the City Nov
ing In Matter OF building Church.
Mr.. E.. C.. Hollis Donation to School
Building.

The Methodist churches OF m
ton are pushing with considerable
vigor the movement for rs erection
of a new church at Delgado village
There was a meeting of the joint COM
mittee to whom this work is delegat-
ed in the office of DR.. d. W. Bullock,
Yesterday afternoon. during which the
situation was thoroughly c~anvassed.
They propose to erect a building. thor
oughly modern in design. at a cost or
about 81, 600. The lot has already been
purchased, and the plans drawn by
Architect Charles McMillen. The com
mittee are very much in hopes that
they will be able to at least have the
building under way by the fall.
The Joint committee in charge OF ~"
work is composed as follows:
w. 3. Cooper, w. T.. Springer. Dr.
Bullock. j. H. Barry, Il. II. Beery.
Rev. Mr.. Potter. Z. F. Johnson. A. p
Merritt, r. +. VanLaer, DR.. Webster
B.. F. King, Rev. r. +. Bumpass. Rev.
DIR. Whasin was also in attendance.
A thoroughly good public schooa
building for the thriving little village
of DeIgado is also assured, thanks to-
the well directed efforts of the county
school directors, 1nd n generosity st
President E. c.. Holt, of Delgado mills
Mr.. Holt yesterday presented the
directors, through Capt. Manning, su-
perintendent of county schools, a check
for 5000 to be used in defraying the ex-
pense Of building and e%quipping the
school house.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20
YOURSELF AT HOME,
THE F|REMEN'S TOURNAMENT.

/ am going out of the carpet business.
Will sell you a fine carpet at New York
auction cost. l buy my carpets at the
carpet auction sales and 1 buy them
much cheaper than regular carpet
people sell them. If o want a fine
Carpet look at my line.
Nice Brussels Carpet at 42h cents.
Good Ingram Carpet, sold at S1.15,
now So cents.
We send no samples of Carpet, but
guarantee the goods to suit or refund
your money.
1 a " purchased n crate of 5000
pieces of fine Carlsbad decorated China
that | will begin TO give away Monday
morning, July 18th. You can get cou-
pom tickets for all ash purchases n
get a piece of fine china from 81. 90 pur-
chase up to $500. This big crate Of
china has everything in it that a house
keeper needs. You can get any piece
you want to fill out your broken set
with. This china is as handsome as
any you ever saw, decorated inside
and out. beautiful new shapes and
YOU can get it free to you We give it
TO you for nothing, as we sell more
goods and better goods for your money
than anywhere else, and give you
China free.
Come to the Racket and join the
band of happy cash buyers that get
the worth Of their money and a present
free.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-20

Has scored the grandest meeting they
have ever had. The boys say that fell
lowship and good feeling has reached
it's highest degree. 1 for one thank
them for this kind feeling and wish to
say that my large store has been the
home of many a shopper. 1 sm proud
of my business, to see my counters
lined up with buyers looking for val
ues, and to know that they are finding
them.
l have begun my removal sale and 1
must close out my stock of goods be-
tween now and October. The price las
been cut all over the house. We are
selling goods cheap rather than move
them-it is much easier to move money
han goods.
l am going to sell my summer goods
out.
l have about 500 yards of Dotted
Black Swiss that / will sell at 41ac
per yard, cheap at 1Oc.
A big line of Lawn at 5, s, Z, Sc, sold
regularly for 10c.
1000 yards of Calico at 4 cents per
yard.
100 Ladies' Leather Belts at 10 and
u cents, worth 25c.
% Suits of Mems Black Clay Wors-
teds at $2.621a, worth $500.
100 rolls of Mating at 10. 1912, 10, is
and zoe per yard.
1900 yards of Carpet TO close out a.