Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-04
GARNEILL.

Professor McCauley OF Beaver
Creek spent Thanksgiving in town.
Mrs. S. Webster, Drew Hart and
Viva Weston are on the sick list.
Those who attended the Thanks
giving dance at Ubet pronounced it
a decided success.
Master J. E. B. Stewart is again
able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine
after a long sickness.
DR.. Hedges Of Lewistown vas call
ed to Garneill one day last week to
attend the sick boy of Mr.. Charles
Stewart.
Miss Mertie Hassett of Utica is
spending a few days with friends and
relatives in town. She was present
at the wedding of her sister Fannie
and provided music for that happy
occasion.
Thanksgiving services were held
at the church last Thursday and ow-
ing to the fine weather a large num-
Der of people were present. The
Rev. Young is a most able speaker
and all are invited to attend the SER
vices.
The many friends of Mrs. f. c. Hill
are pleased at her recovery from a
long and tedious sickness which has
confined her to her bed for the past
five weeks. She was attended by DR..
Hill, her husband. who is completely
worn out by his professional and Of
fetal duties.
The Good Templars lodge, which
was organized by Captain Dutton, has
proved to be a decided success. Thir-
ty-six names were entered on the
charter the first night and at the first
regular meeting ten new members
were initiated. Several other names
have been proposed and will be voted
on at the next meeting.
A typical frontier Thanksgiving
service was held at the little settle.
ment of Beaver Creek last Thursday.
on which occasion the prettily stu
ated church in that district was fill
ed to Overlooking. The superintend-
ent of the North Montana mission.
the Rev. w. w. Van Orsdel, preached
a very interesting sermon, the text of
which was taken from the both
Psalm, a psalm of national thanks
giving. After the service the holy
sacrement was administered . to a
large portion of the congregation
and at the close of the ceremony a
bounteous repast was spread on a
table in the church, to which over a
hundred persons sat down. The
weather was perfect and all who took
part in the celebration declared that
the occasion was Inc ~pleasantest ever
observed in the settlement. The
program of the day was arranged by
the Rev. A. b. Sheldon. the pastor,
who is very popular in the commun-
ity.
Early Wednesday morning Miss
Fannie Hassett and Mr.. Noah Palm
er were united in holy wedlock at the
home of the brides mother, who re-
sides one mile west of Garneill. The
ceremony was performed at $3.50 a.
m by the Rev. w. w. Van Orsdel, as
sisted by Elder Young of Garneill,
in the presence Of relatives and a
few intimate friends. At the ap-
pointed hour the bride entered from
the hall on the arm of the groom;
they passed through the parlor TAX
ing their position in front of the spac.
ious south bay window, which was
transformed into a bower with beau
tilul plants and flowers. After con-
CALCULATIONS a seven course break
fast was served to the guests in the
dining room. The table was beauti-
fully and tremendously decorated
with the prevailing colors. The gifts
were many and beautiful as well as
useful Mr.. and Mrs Palmer made a
very handsome bride and groom and
their many friends wish them every
success. Mr.. Palmer has resided in
Garneill about one year and is a very
prominent man in both business and
social affairs. Mrs. Palmer is one of
the leading society bellies of Garneill,
taking a very prominent part in all
church work. We are pleased to
learn that after an extended wedding
tour they will continue to reside in
Garneill. Midst a shower of rice Mr..
and Mrs. Palmer were driven to the
depot and before returning they will
visit many friends in different parts
of Montana and may go to the coast
before they return. They will be at
home to their friends after January
LIST.
PHILBRoon ITEMS.