Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-27

Last fail, when the question of build
ing a new bridge across the Mussel-
shell at Lavina was under considera-
ton, the commissioners of Yellowstone
county agreed to contribute $1,000
toward the cost thereof. The contract
was entirely a verbal one. The Fergus
county commissioners proceeded with
the work, and the bridge having been
accepted, Clerk Kelly, by order of the
board, last week sent to the clerk of
Yellowstone county a bill for the 81 900
due. Within a very few days a warrant
for the sum was returned. The prompt
ness of the Yellowstone commissioners,
and in fact their entire action in the
premises has been the subject of much
favorable comment at the court house
this week.
An important work in connection
with the United States geological u r
vey will be commenced at C in the
mining states in the coast region. The
work proposed will be supplemental to
the geological surveys relating TO gold
and silver production as part of the
mineral output of the country, and it
can be scarcely doubted that the fruition
of the plans will result in great benefit
to the mining industry throughout
Montana and adjoining states. The re-
ports on gold and silver production in
the west have hitherto been confined TO
statistics compiled under direction of
the mint officials. Up till now no notice
has been taken of the various geological
conditions that are productive of the
more important values
The register and receiver have an
nounced their decision in the land o n
test of James w. Shaw VS.. the heirs of
John Storholt, deceased. The claim in
volved is a desert land entry of 800
acres in section twelve, township four
teen north of range twenty-five east.
Contestant alleged that the required
improvements of 81 per year had not
been performed during the first two
years and proved his case, the entry be-
ing held for cancellation. 1t was shown
that the improvements placed thereon
were of little value, that the title to
some portion was in controversy and
that part of the fencing claimed as i'm
provements was not IN the land in
question. Though a small crop had been
raised, the land had not been irrigated.
The proprietors of the Pulletsville
Poultry Ranch have been so successful
with their thoroughbred poultry and
other stock shipped in last winter that
they are now able to offer a setting of
eggs from their Wyandotte, Light
Brahma and Buff Cochin stock at sl.5O
per setting. They have a large quanti-
ty of eggs from their Pekin ducks to
dispose of at low rates. These giants
of the duck family are very easily raised
and a pond for them is not at all neces
sary. Mammoth Bronze Turkey eggs
can also be secured. In addition to
their poultry they have made a success
of raising Belgian hares and are pre-
pared to fill orders for these animals,
the meat of which is prized very highly.
| Read their advertisement in this issue.
A very bright and witty entertain
ment was given in the Culvers Hall
both Monday and Tuesday evening by
miners Little ~Californians". This well
organized little company is well deserv-
ing Of encouragement, endeavoring as
it does to please their patrons and give
them the worth of their money Their
light dramas are full of interest the
company supporting N another in a
manner which shows they thoroughly
understand their parts. A variety en-
tertainment is given after the regular
show, which is bright and entertaining
being at the same time especially free
from obnoxious features. The Little
Californians are a bright exception to
the general run of small travelling com
panies, entertaining their patrons with
genuine talent instead Of trusting to
questionable methods to obtain an audi
ence.
The erstwhile vagaries Of Charlie
Lawson, o colored barber who a shor
time ago ran a barber shop in Utica
created Il large-sized excitement in
Havre the other day. 1t appears thai
"Mistah'' Lawson married a '~'coloreC
lady" Of Great Falls a few weeks ag'
and moved to IIavre, where he is n
present following the avoeation Of
t~onsorial artist. A former inamorata
on hearing of her lovers iniidelity, wen
to Havre on the warpath u la Mrs. Ma
tion, the only difference being that IN
dusky lady carried IL butcher knife in
stead of a Ratchet. There was "a hp
time in the old town" for awhile. bu
finally, with the aid of the persuasiv
powers of a six-shooter, the lady's ell
nest desire to slice "Mistah' Lawson
person and create havoc in his shop De
creased, and the trouble was settled Il,
shipping the woman home at Lawson
expense.
There was a not time in the old hot,
one day last week when Jake IIolzeme
: threw the colored cook out for bein
drunk and disorderly. II the cook ha
not been so attached TO the hotel every
I thing would have been alright. tn