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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
PARROTT PARAGRAPHS.
Mr.. Webb's Chickens Took First Prize at
Atlanta Fair. Other Items.

Messrs. ]. L. Parrot, T. K. Cobb
and j. H. Crowell attended the vet
rams reunion at Macon last week, and
had most happy time IN meeting
comrades they had not seen since the
surrender Macon did the clean thing
In her entertainment of the veterans,
and will always have warm place in
their hearts.
T. ]. Webb won fine share OF the
prizes on his fine WyandOtte, Buff and
Plymouth Rock chickens at the inter-
state fair at Atlanta. Messrs. Crowell,
Webb and Williford propose to enter
their fine barred and buff Plymouth
Rocks at Troy, Ala, and Albany Ga.
Look out boys, we are coming.
DR.. H. A. Cook has rebuilt the
house on College street that was torn
to pieces by the storm, and it Is now
occupied by Mr.. Jim Cole from Web
ster, county. Mr.. Cole is preparing to
do wood and blacksmith work at Holt
& Oxford S old stand
]. H. Pritchard and w. f. AVera
are painting and otherwise improylng
their houses, which will add very
much to their appearance
Miss Carrie May visited her many
Parrott friends last week. The en-
thusiastic meeting of her old music
pupils was pleasant to see.
Billie Fletcher went to see his best
girl yesterday in his entire new SUIT
and says she smiled all over her beau
tiful countenance.
Mr.. J. H. Williford and Prof. Car
michael went to Dawson Sunday TO
hear Bishop Gambler preach.
Rev. T. c.. Gardner has bouncing
girl at his house. We give the young
lady hearty welcome.
MIR. George Christian OF preston
visited his brother here yesterday;
DR.. S. D. Bowman is expected 10
visit US today.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
JUDGE PARKS ALMOST.
CLEARED CIVIL DOCKET.
ONE OF THE TWO CASES UMDISPOSED
OF CONTINUED FOR SETTLEMENT.
City Court Adjourned Temporarily at
$50 Tuesday Night. Will Resume
on Thursday. November 18th.

The city court, Judge Parks presid'
ing. took a recess at $50 O'Clock Tues
day afternoon 1t is a busy season
With the farmers, and Judge Parks de-
cided to take recess till Thursday
November IA, at which time it is be-
lieyed one day will be sufficient in
which to finish the business of the
court.
About dozen criminal cases were
tried. and this docket will probably
be finished at the adjourned term in
Novem Der.
One of the cases disposed of was
that of the state against Herschel
Williams, charged with feloniously
taking some cotton seed belonging to
MIR. w. Z. Brim. Williams was given
a sentence of $50 or six months in the
chaingang. The fine was immediate
lv paid. This was the second trial OF
Williams, the supreme court having
granted new trial under an appeal
from the defendants attorneys.
Judge Parks made notably quick
work of the civil docket, clearing II
of all but two cases, and one OF these
was continued for settlement.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
WORNER WAITS.
Happenings in and Around the Twelfth
District ViIIaqe.

Mr.. J. w. r. Davis went over to the
saw mill the other day, and while he
was there something got wrong with
the engine. You ought TO have seen
him run, for when he stopped
he was back at the place he start
ed from. We hope he is all right by
now.
All of our neighbors who are going
to move to tho wiregrass will soon be
ready to take their departure. We
wish them we'll.
The dwelling for DIR. Dolphin will
soon go up. The material for it is now
being placed on the ground.
The farmers around here have al
most finished gathering their corn.
The yield is very poor.
There is likely TO be new doctor
at Worner soon.
Mr.. c. F. Oxford has some fine lum-
Der for sale.
MIR. ]. w. Webb is on a trip to the
wiregrass.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
BURGLARS AT WORK.
Endeavor to PiIfer Something
from Uncle Sam.

Some enterprisiug bur!Iar or UuI
glars turned attention to government
nronerty Saturday night, managing TO
Ger into the postOffice. but Capt.
Alexander has found nothing mi missing
= re-. cursory inventory, and believes
a a;Oean q was the only thing
taIen away from the postoffice. ~
Entrance was effected through ehe
roar door of the building.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
THEY COME AND Go.

Mrs. B. H. Hood, Misses Rena Mize
and Mamie Deubler left yesterday fol
Columbus to attend the state conven.
ton of the Daughters Of the Confed
eracy. Major Hood went as 1chaperone.
Mr.. w. r. Smith, uthe genial oper.
ator at the Seaboard depot, is again at
his post after having been at the bed
side of sick brother at Warm Springs
for fortnight.
Miss Matte Rives, who has been
visiting the family of her cousin. Mr..
j. F. Cooke, returned to her home in
Senoia Wednesday.
Mr. Manor M. Bradley of Carrollton,
formerly a popular Dawson boy, has
been visiting relatives and friends
here.
MIR. Charles Goode of Lu1pkin, who
has been visiting the family of his
aunt, Mrs. Helen Query left Monday.
Mrs. Carrie Fort of Paihs, who has
been the guest of Mrs. J w. F. Low.
rev, has returned to her home.
Editor J. f. Greer of the Fitzger.
aid Enterprise visited his brother, Mr..
j. r. Mercer, Monday.
Mr.. Il. L Saville and Edgar David.
son went to Montgomery yesterday &c
see the street fair.
Mr.. Willie G. Simpson returned
from visit TO the horse show in AT
lanta Saturday.
Mr.. N. B. Barnes is back from a
visit to- friends and relatives in the
wiregrass.
Mr.. TIP. Green of the Richland Ban
rer was d caller at THE NEWS office
Mon lay.
Miss Kate Thornton of Americas Wis
tied the family ofB. S. Mathews this
week
Mrs. L. C. Goneke returned Wednes-
day from visit to her mother in At
lanta.
Capt. P. E. Boyd Of Leary came up
Sunday and remained until Monday.
Mr.. Harry Query of Albany spent
Sunday with homefolks in Dawson.
Mr.G. Willis of Griffin was with
Dawson friends yesterday.
Mr.. Clifford Garner of Springyale
spent Sunday in Dawson.
Mr.. ]. A Horsley made business
trip TO Macon Tuesday.
Mrs. w. L. Alexander is visiting
relatives in Americas.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
IHY EVERYBODY SHOULD
| READ THE NEWSPAPERS.
|SVSSI0N BY DAWSON PUBLIC
SCHOOL CHILDREN.
lrsstng and Truthful Reasons Given
/ BY Pupils of the Ningth Grade In
Pithy, Pointed Paragraphs.

For discussion by the pupils of the
bth grade Monday their instructor,
&incipal w. 3. Riley of the Dawson
8blic schools, gave the subject
Why should we read the newspaper"
Very reason given was a good one.
u their multiplicity makes it passir &
sange why every intelligent person
Is not take some good newspapers.
\ low THE News paragraphs the
Rsons given by the pupils, not YER
PIN, but more succintly:
Esther Siade: In order to keep up
pa the news of the world. Some
Pple obtain a moderately good edu-
Hlon list from reading the papers
RIlce Melton In order to keep up
VA the political news and late in
Ations.
fearl Christie To learn of history
Rlch is daily being made, and social
giearn Melton To freshen our
Snds and get news of other people.
pay Clark: To keep up with current
EntS, and gain information from re-
Nous and political discussions.
HCSe who do not read them are most
ignorant
HIhel Hill: So that we may not feel
*Oarrassed in conversation by reason
&elng uniformed.
Rogers Carver To improve vocao-
zrles and learn of your friends.
&9nlce Jennings To increase vocab-
res, learn locations of different
H. and keep up with the news in
II and other countries.
ulse Standley: Because it furnishes
3sects tor conversational land teaches
#efent ways of expression.
inqlay Irwin: Because we learn
&eIning useful from every one we
Inc south of the north and vice
a. and of the laws passed by con-
aud legislatures.
&orIce Jones Because we can con-
more intelliPently by reason of
oetter informed concerning re-
OuS' political and social events and
GuSlness way because they keep
lofmed concerning the rise and
II price of farm products, real es-
ana merchandise.
rnle Mae Simpson : Because it is
Jug because it will cause us TO
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
r. l.. Barnes.
Thomas County Plantation
For Sale.

| offer for sale a farm Of
500 acres, $40 acres of which
is virgin pine timber, and bal
ance in open cultivation. A
good fve-room frame dwelling,
good water, healthy location.
Located II miles southwest of
Thomasvilie, 7 miles from
Metcalfe, and ? miles from
Susina. The land is adapted
to upland and sea island cot
ton and sugar cane.
Price S2,5oo,oo. One-tl.ird
cash, balance on easy terms.
E. NJ. SMITH,
Thcmasville, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
Farm in piney Woods.

A good three horse farm on
line of B. & w. Ry. east of Tiff
ton for sale. Good buildings,
barns, sheds, cane mill, tolls,
mules, hogs, cows. corn and
fodder to run farm for another
year. Good water. Land
very productive. Inspection
invited. Good neighborhood.
Address.
I. d. & B. L. WESTON.
Albany, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
ARTESIAN WELL.
City School Commissioners II lave
Let Contract,

The city board of public school COM
missiOners have let to Mr.. John Z.
Cole contract to bore an arteslan
we'll on the school grounds. Work will
be begun at once.
Eighty dollars of the necessary
amount was subscribed by citizens
living near the college, and The school
board will furnish 5000 or so much
of that sum as will be needed.
Mr.. Cole will be paid S100 per foot
for sinking the we'll
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

keep up with current events. political
and social because it gives US larger
vocabulary; because business men are
email led to become better business
men; becau Sc farmers learn more of
farm NJ. politicians mo of politics,
and ladies more of social styles and
70
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

The excitement incident to travelling
and change of food and water often
bring on diarrhoea, and for this reason
no one should leave home without q
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, ChoI
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale
BY Farrar 4 Harris.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
Seminole palms for sale at Mize' 5
You Know What You Are Taking

when you take Groves Tasteiess
Chill Tonic, because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle, show
ing that is simply Iron and Quinine in
taasteless form. No cure. no pay. 5cc
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

When suffering from racking cough
take dose of Foley's Honey and Tar.
The soreness will be relieved and a
warm. grateful feeling and healing OF
the parts affected will be experienced
DAVIDSON 81 KENDRICK.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

We badly overstocked in Clothing and here is where
wew you big money We have by far the largest
best assortment of Clothing carried by any house
in Dawson No liberal offer will be refused by The
celebrated and always popular Stause Brothers Clothing
sold by and they need recommendation to any
who has their goods. They fit; they are well
made, and their coors the best We too glad
to compare Strause Bios Clothing with any line carried
in Dawson and feel perfectly safe decided victory to
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
II seems So.

From ON the Sehppi hp who stole Miss Stone
Inc p be's republicans or Palmer and
I,uSs ~ democrats. They demanded
is", he ransom be paid in gold.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

o,ber remedies only alleviate 1ne
Otne erns Of dyspepsia, aud indlges'
s sym Dr.. LOYAL Ford's Dyspe .p d;.s
c clon b w. ATTACKING the root Of the e.o ols-
ease ;h anu vii Viii perform allits functions
perfectly. ,so,y r. KENDRIcK.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

Cotton seed meal and bulls denver,
ed to any part OF the city. IeieP Pnn
us YOUR orders. c. q. LEWIS DRO'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
Brick Plant In Operation.

Mr.. A. J. Baldwin has returned from
Eufaula. where the plant of the Eufaula
Brick Manufacturing Company is In
operation. This is one of the largest
brick plants in the south. and its Drln-
cir al own .rs are Messrs. A. j. Bald
wio. K. Russell. w. G. Thomas and
r. c. Geise of Dawson.
Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls deliver
ed by G G.. Lewis & Bro. TO any part
of city as cheap as at Oil Mills.
1O1 counterpanes.t the Sl.5O grade, for
81. 90 at The Bee Hive.
Fresh water ground meal at Fulton :.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
stops the oua6 and WORKS "a the CoId

laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No cure, M
pay. Price 25 cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

The Crisis, Dri and [, The Eternal
City, Kim, Tristram of Blent, Captain
Ravenshaw and many other new books
at Mics
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

Boys and men caps cheap at PAGES
Racket,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

their clothing If will certainly paw you to see our line of
clothing before you buy will sell you sure
Owing to the shortcrop andow prices getting for
cotton, trade evidently will be lighter this season. and
winter goods carried wont any interest
lying oursheves hence have decided sell all our
winter goods at anything above cost that friends will
allow fer them and invest the money in farm supply goods
for next spring. thereby turning money instead of
allowing it to lay idle in unreasonable goods.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

Fresh water ground meal at Fulton s
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30
r.. R. MCCo1IH".
PHOTOGRAPHER
lawson Georgia.
DR.. T. HI. ThURnOND,
DENTIST.

ALL DENTAL WORK. Office GEN.
trally loctaed. Open at $3.50 a. NJ. to
.. m. Phone 104.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-10-30

We don't quote you long list of prices, especially on
erable stuff and in that way make big blow to how
heap we SELL you cannot Judge really how cheap
ring our goods unless you could examine the quality
foods are only cheap when the quality and price
Eombined.
We don't offer you big lot Ct premiums trade with
butwe will save you enough money to buy all the prem
ms you are looking for and sell you he premiums real
heap too
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
MOUNDSVILLE.
Events Yesterday in the Marshall
County TOWN.

Events Yesterday in the Marshall
County TOWN.
r. M Cox. of Smithfield, is visiting
his parents in the Third ward.
Harry Johnson, formerly of this place
but now of Lot, w. Va, lis in the city.
M. S. MdFeeley, of the Kraft Mfg Co.,
is i'll with typhoid fever at his home
on Eleventh street.
l. F. Roberts, night Waterman at the
Marshall County Bank, is confined to
his home by illness.
The five cases of smallpox here cost
the city S90S.90. Several bills were not
paid by the city.
R. R. Barrett, cashier of the First
National Bank, has removed from
Bridgeport TO the Chenoweth residence
on Fourth street.
Two convicts were discharged from
the penitentiary yesterday, they hav-
ing been pardoned by Governor White.
Miss Vida Marshall has returned to
her home in Cameron after visiting rel
atives in the East End.
The ninth annual convention of the
Wheeling district Christian Endeavor
Union closed last evening. The meet
ings were held in the Christian church
and were quite interesting, although
the attendance was not large.
Contrary to expectations the City
Council did not take any action on the
license question Thursday evening ex-
cept to adopt resolution limiting the
number of saloons TO eight. 1t is said
that outside parties are anxious to take
out licenses.
The official board of the NJ E. church
has decide to spend $4,000 this year.
"A $4,000 church will be built on
Waynesburg avenue in the East End
and 5000 will be expended in repairs
and additions to the present building
on Tomlinson avenue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
$3.50

This is a tailor
made Waist of wash
able Tafeta Silk,
ten colors, a | S o
white n d black.
The makeup of this
waist makes it es-
pecially adapted to
the enhancement by
laces a n d fancy
trimmings; m a d e
with the long front
blouse effect; IN
lined.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
THE REMAINS OF JOHN LUFF
Found at Benwoed Yesterday After
Two Weeks Search in the River
for Them.


Yesterday morning, at about O'Clock
the remains of John Luff, the South
Side painter, who was drowned by fall
ing into the river from the Spike ISL
and boat house during the recent food,
were found in the river just below
Gilleland's glue factory. in Benwood.
The body was first seen by a Bellaire
man. who was on his way to work. He
notified Marshall F'urbee, of the Ben
wood police force. and when he and the
Marshall returned to the scene the re-
mains were being pulled out of the
water by G. A. Holderman and d. Sea-
bright.
Coroner Lacey, of Benwood, was at
once notified and he ordered the re-
mains removed to Becker's undertake
ing parlors in that city, where the in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04

companions decided to spend the night
in the boat house, anchored at the foot
Of Thirty ninth street At about tive
O'Clock Tuesday morning. April %. Luff
got up Az went out on the front plat
form. This was the last seen of him
alive. He lived on Wood street, near
Thirty ninth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
SILK w AlSTg.

We here present Of the most exceptional Of Silk
Waist arguments but invite inspection before you
pass opinion There three distinct styles three dis
tinct prices-popuar, each
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
LOU SWABACKER.
wbeelin9 Re9ister
STYLE AND USEFULNESS COM
BINED.

Spring Suits made to order. A
new lot of attractive novelties in
Foreign and Domestic Woolens just
received.
c. HESS & SONS,
Fashionable TailOrs and Fine Fur
nfshers, 1921 and 1928 Market St.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04

Is the latest of those Charming
PIatinO OVais, and will make the
price 81 per dozen until June LIST.
KIRk'S ART STUDIO, IOO5 Main st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
WHEELING PARK OPENING.

The gates of the Park will be
open to the public tomorrow.
Choice concert programme by the
Augmented Opera House Military
Band. Admission 10 cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
81. 80

Like its predeces-
sor, this Waist is of
afeta Silk, but it S
tucked and hem
stitched, with bishop
sleeve and pleated
cuff. This is a waist
with quality and
style, and a regular
$3.50 value: is lined
with light percaline;
all desirable shades;
a S 0 black a n d
white.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
PARASOT1S,

The brighter and sunshine of the past week
makes the need of Umbrella Paraso apparent
for this at this time call special attention
lines. The is made up include La
dies and Misses goods in the greatest variety of coors and
sylesom the plain solid color the hobby bordered
toned and fancul exclusive effects
Our special styles not duplicated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04

Complete course in Court Reporting"
shorthand and typewriting for $40, at
The Elliott School.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
sylvania

Last Excursion via Pennsylvania
Lines.
From Wheeling, Thursday, May 9Th
For details apply TO ]. G. Tomlinson,
agent, Wheeling, w. Va. 2,4,6,7,S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04

Wheeling Park opens it's season
Tomorrow. Concert by Opera
House Band.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
"PETETEo

Mozart Park. Concert by Meis
ter's Band. Sunday. May 9Th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
$3.50

An exceptional waist
for dress and evening
wear is this one; made
from that soft silk fab
rio known as peau de
Cine, which is a COM
bination Of silk and sat
in effect and having
this high lustrous effect
without the real glare
Of satin; it is most pro-
nounced as a handsome
ailored Waist.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
on TOP OF TIE MOUND
AN INTERESTING CONVENTION

Was the One Which Closed at
Moundsvflle Lest Evening-An
Open Air Meeting ON Top of the
Mound-Other Features of the
Convention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-04
BALTIMoRE-SIo-wAsHINGToN

Mozart Park. Concert by Meis
ter's Band. sunday. May 5th.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-08-21
GOVERNOR RffuSGS PARDON.
Among Those Refused are Men from Fergus
County.

On August 10Th Gov. TOole made
public his refusal to- pardon many Of
tenders against the state on whose
behalf petitions have been presented.
The following list was published by
the Anaconda Standard:
Philip Allen, committed from Deer
Lodge county for 10 years upon n
charge of manslaughter, Nov. Il, '96.
VIM. Mosney, Deer Lodge county,
for 6 years upon n charge OF escaping
from states prison May ., 1898.
Odilllon Ouelette, from Fergus
county, 10 years upon a charge OF
manslaughtcr, Sept. l., 1899.
Frank Raymond and J. j. Murray
from Fergus county, II years upon IA
charge OF robbers, Jan. 3, 1894.
jas. Mckinley, Silver Bow county,
for II years on II charge Of robbery,
Oct. -, 1885.
VIM. Mortimer, Park county, for
20 years upon II charge Of murder in
the second degree, July l6, 1894.
John Ledford, Silver Bow county,
for 1 years upon u charge OF assault
in the second degree, June s. 1899.
Martin Bowser, Flathead county,
for life, upon a charge of rape, July
-, 1896.
John Caddick, Deer Lodge county,
for life, upon n charge Of murder in
the second degree, Nov. 81, 1886.
Patrick Sbeehy, Yellowstone coun-
ty, for four years upon IA charge OF
grand larceny, Nov. IL, 1895.
Patrick Howe, Deer Lodge county,
for two years upon n charge Of bur.
glary, Feb. 81, 1899.
j. X. WATSON, Flathead county, for
three years upon n charge OF burg
larry, Nov. IL, 1900.
W. :. Smith, Cascade county, for
IL years upon n charge of robbery,
July II, 1891.
Joseph sullivan, Deer Lodge Co.,
for nine years, assault, Dec. /. 1896.
VIM. Randolph, Cascade county,
for four years upon a charge Of bur.
glary, first degree, Dec. %, lS9s.
VIM. B. Rosenberg, Jefferson coun.
ty, for two years upon "a charge OF
grand larceny, May 2, 1900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-08-21
ITLAIwIllOw NOTTS.

Mrs. j. B. Holmes IL visiting with
friends in the city.
Mr.. and AIRS. Ben Woods spent
Sunday ut the hotel.
Miss Nellie Gray Is now stoppingin
town visiting friends.
j. II. Deskins went to Musselshell
Sunday, returning Tuesday.
Mr.. Hall IL visiting with his friend,
Dannie Thompson, for n few days.
j. l.. Kelly started for Billings
Thursday aitera new stock of goods.
A hot. dry wind has been sweeping
over this vicinity for the past two
days.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Ashly stopped Mt
Flatwlllow on their way home from
Billings.
Kelly will have n new floor placed
In the hall before the harvest dance
to Toe given August 30th.
Perry Hanover has quit drivingthC
stage and gone into business ut Gilt
Edge. Perry will he missed by his
many friends at this place.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-08-21
MAY 81 COMMENCED AT ONCE.
Scarcity OF laborers 0ne OF the Causes Tor
Delay ia Construction.

Peter Stems, the railway construc-
ton contractor, who vas recently
offered the contract To build the Bur-
lington extension from Billings to
Great Falls and to complete 1t before
Dec. 18th, has been summoned to st.
Paul for consultation with railroad
Officials. lie has been In Washing
ton, in charge Of preparations forthe
construction Of the Great Northern
branch to the Republic district, and
passed through Havre yesterday
morning. ToaGreat Falls acguaint-
ance who met him there he stated
that while he did not know certainly
for what purpose he had been sum-
moned to st. Paul, he had reason tn
believe that he was to be again offered
the Billlngs-Great Falls contract,
which he recently refused, and he
further stated that he would under.
takeit ifthc company would guaran.
tee to furnish the necessary number
of laborers. lie said there was nc
doubt that the line would be built al
the earliest practicable date and pos
sibly construction might he com
mcnccd this fall.