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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20
Letting Glance.

Maud-Did you notice who that lady
was who got out of the train and staret
so hard at us?
Mabel-Do you mean the one witt
the open coat with silk facings, rec
bolero, blue trimmed hat gray gloves
striped fiounce with diamond stitch
ings. with an umbrella and a red.
backed book and mole on her lef,
cheek. and frightfully ugly?
Maud-YeS, that's the one.
Mabel-No; 1 hardly caught q
glimpse of her.-Chicago American.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20
The Good Old Kind.

The wireless mouse-trap fellows plan
We herewith beg to question.
But know the mouseless mouse-trap is
A practical suggestion.
N. Y. Times
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
LAND OPEN TO SETTLERS.
Three Million Aces Open to Settle
ment in Northern Montana.

Great Falls, Nov. Three million
acres Of land in Montana were today
thrown open to e1try by actual set
tiers.
Homesteads may ne taken up In this
state on the 3,00e.O00 acres of land
which the secretary oil the interior
has withdrawn in The past few months
from entry and sale. The Great Falls
land Office was advised today that
the previous orders of the secretary
Withdrawing these ands from all kinds
of entry have beef amended so that
homesteads may b. taken. but these
homesteads are allowed solely upon
the provisions of he new irrigation
bill, in other woids, the entryman
must make the land his home for
five years and mus improve the land,
and when the government puts water
on the land the entryman must pay
his pr~oportionate share of the cost of
the irrigation system.
April 5. 1902. the secretary ofthe in
terror notified the Great Falls land Of
fee that he had 'eserved from all
entry. sale or Other disposal sixty
eve townships of 22.040 acres each.
in Choteau county. May II this office
was notified that Nineteen townships
on the border of the Blackfeet res
ervation had also been absolutely re-
served.
August 81 came notice of a third
reservation, this tine of thirty-five
townships. mostly h Valley county.
This last order permitted
homestead entries under the new ir-
rigation law, but no other class of
requirement by settlers.
The Great Falls officials wrote 10
the department asking If the two first
reserves could not come under the ir.
rigation bill. Today they were mott
fed that the orders had been amend.
ed to allow irrigation homesteads on
the reservation or on the whole 3,000,.
900 acres.
A large number If homestead en-
tries have already Teen offered, but
refused by the local officials on some
OF these lands. Nov that the secre
tary has amended his ruling, many ap
plications are expected to be made.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
First publication Nov. s.

CONTEST NOTICE.-DEPARTMENTOF
the Interior. u. 5. Land Office, Lewis
town, Mont, October "a, 1902.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed In this office by
JOHN GALLANGER,
contestant, against homestead entry No. 1893,
made May ~, 1896. for the 81 Of the seA, sec
~, the nIs OF the ne& sec IS, township IL n,
range 10 e, by Edward I. Warn, contestee, in
which IL is alleged that Edward r. Warn has
wholly abandoned said homestead and chang.
ed his residence therefrom for more than six
months last past,and for more than six months
Immediately prior TO the expiration OF the five
years after the date Of said entry, and that such
abandonment was not due to his employment
In the military or naval service of the United
States during a time Of war. or at any other
time.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear, re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allie
CATION at 10 O'Clock a. m. on Dec. 4, 1902. be.
tore the register and receiver at the IT,. 5. land
office In LeUistown Mont,
The said contestant having, in a proper aft
davit, hled Oct. q, 1872. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice can not he made. IL Is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register,
First publication Oct. 20
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
First publication Oct. 20

CONTEST NOTlCE-DEPARTMENT OF
~ the Interior, United states Land Office.
Lewistown. Montana, October "a. 1902.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed In this office By
CHARLES r. RANDOLPH,
Gilt Edge Mont, contestant. against Home
stead entry No. 1919. made October "a, 1883. for
the nwI4 OF the SEX aud the pl6 of the swti,
section z6. township II n, range 10 e, by John
John Lswless has wholly Abandoned said
homestead and changed his residence there.
from for more than SIX months last past, and
ma said a~hand9nment was not due to his
employment in the military or naval service
OF the United States, during a time OF war or al
any other time. Said parties are hereby noti-
lied 70 appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation NJ 10 o'clock a. m. on
Dec. ! lsGe, before the Register and Receiver
az the United States Land Office in Lewistown
Montana.
The said contestant having. in a proper afii-
davit, filed October 9th. 1902, SET forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice cannot he made, II Is
hereby ordered and directed thai such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
EDwARD BRAssrY, R:gisser.
First publication Oct. %
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
ALIAS SUMMONS.


In the District Court. OF the Tenth Ju-
dicial District of the state Of Montana,
I'm and for the county OF Fergus.
III. L. Imlslund, plaintiff. versus Carl
Lindstrand, defendant.-Alias Summons.
The state Of Montana sends greeting
to the above named defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer
the complaint in this action. which II
filed In the office OF the Clerk Of this
Court, a copy Of which is herewith serv-
ed upon you In the county wherein you
reside, and to file your answer and serve
a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs attor-
neys within twenty days after the SER
vice OF this summons, exclusive of the
day OF service. and in case of your fail
ure to appear or answer, judgment will
be taken against you, by default, for
the relief demanded in this complaint.
This action Is brought for the purpose
OF recovering from the defendant the
3S-1W dollars, alleged to be due plaintiff
from defendant for goods, wares and
merchandise sold and delivered by plain
tiff to defendant from the first day of
May, 1902, to the first day of July, 1902.
at defendants special instance and re-
quest. All of which Is more fully set
forth In the complaint oil file herein to
which reference Is hereby made for a
more complete statement OF the nature
and cause of the action.
Witness my hand n the seal of said
court. this sth day Of October, 1902.
EDMUND WRIGHT. Clerk.
court Seal.
o. W. Belden and Rudolf Won Tobel,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First publication Oct. Is.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05

with bundles and started to climb in
over the dashboard; the bundles slip
ped and he was precipitated onto the
heels OF the horses The sudden i'm
pact frightened them and kicking vic.
iously at the falling boy they started
on the run and only stopped after up
setting the wagon and running up the
steep ascent close to the ranch. The
deceased was also a nephew OF Mrs.
Fred Hanna and was liked and re-
spected by all who knew him.
AT the time Of his death he was fif-
teen years of age The funeral took
place Monday.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
First publication Oct. %
ALIAS SUMMONS.


In the District Court Of the Tenth Judicial Dis
trict of the State of Montana, in and for the
County of Fergus.
Isom Ward, Plaintiff, versus Viol ward
Defendant. Alias summons.
The state of Montana sends greeting TO the
above named defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer tne
com in this action, which is hled IN the
Office of the clerk OF this court. acopy OF when
Is herewith served upon you, and TO ME your
answer and serve a copy thereof upon sne
plaintiffs attorneys within twenty days ai,eI
the service of this summons, exclusive OF the
day of service, and In case OF you failure 10
appear or answer, Judgment Will be taken
against you, by default. for the relief demand
ed in this complaint. IL.
The said action is brought TO obtain, a ludg-
ment and decree of this court dissolVing the
marriage relation now and heretofore existing
between you and the said plaintiff. ana ior
general relief; upon the ground that you. the
said defendant, for more than one year las,
past, have wilfully deserted and abandoned
the plaintiff without any cause or any reason.
and against the will and without me consent
OF plaintiff all OF which more fully appears
from PLAINTIFFS verified complaint filed herein,
which is hereby referred to and made a part
hereof.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court
this 31st day of Oct, 1902,
~ Clerk.
Cort & Worden ,Attys. for Plaintiff.
First publication Nov
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
ON A TRIP OF EXPLORATION.
Three Small Boys Who Ran Away
Gladly Return to Their Home.

The two young sol of John Miles,
aged II and IL years. and the l4-year.
old son of Oliver Bernard, living at
Hogan, who ran away from home
about two weeks ago, and who fin
ally drifted into Great Falls ten days
later. after a varied experience of
hardships, have been escorted to their
homes by their parents, who came to
this city after them.
The boys stated to friends whom
they met here that they left home
because they could no longer stand
the d"omineering Of their
school teacher. Overlooking with a
desire for adventure, they one day
saddled up their horses and started
out TO see the world. Their entire
assets consisted OF three horses and
1880 in cash. the latter having been
saved up from their earnings in doing
small jobs for the farmers in their
n~eighborhood during the summer
months.
Leaving Hogan, the trio started out
for Lewistown. They reached that
point homesick and weary. and held
& council to determine on plans for
the future. They could not agree
whether or not it would be better to
return home or continue on their
journey of adventure. and finally
agreed to draw straws TO settle the
question. Two long and two short
straws were selected for the draw
ing. il being stipulated that IL two
long straws were drawn they were to
return home and beg forgiveness.
Fortunately, for the boys. the long
straws were drawn. and the long jour
ney homeward was commenced. When
the boys reached Great Falls their
friends notified the parents Of the
youngsters and the latter arrived very
promptly. glad TO embrace their off.
spring, from whom they had not heard
a word from the time they left home.
The youngsters had none OF their or
iginal capital left. and for days had
subsisted on the charity of the farm.
ers whose ranches they passed on the
trip. Fine weather prevailed during
most Of the time the boys were on the
road, and they were none the worse
for the experience. They appeared
to have been pleased with their trip,
but were apparently well pleased to
return to their homes.
The three boys have an excellent
reputation in the community in which
they live, and are bright and intelli.
gent. Although they could have cas-.
lily taken quite a large sum of money,
which they knew was kept in a Ger.
tam place at their homes, they start.
ed on the trip of adventure with only
the small amounts which legitimately
belonged to them. They were receiy,
ed with open arms by their parents.
but 1t is probable they will have an
interview with the school teacher at
Hogan with the next day or two
Great Falls Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05

cans elected state congressional and
legislative ticket.
Wyoming.
Thirty precincts out of $50 give Rich
ards, rep, governor $50. Deck, dem.
629. Same precinct Mondel, rep. con-
gresham 1,016, Evans, dem, 4S3.
California.
ll2 precincts outside OF San Fran
cisco give Cardee, rep, 2,6l3, Lane,
dem, 1853.
Helena.
Estimated Dixon, rep., for congress
will carry state by 1000. Holloway,
associate justice, rep, by 5000; leg.
islature slightly Republican. County
tickets badly split.
Boise City, Idaho.
Scattered returns received up to
midnight indicate election OF Morri-
son. rep, for governor over Hunt by
small plurality. Republicans claim
majority of legislative candidates.
Dallas, Texas.
Democrats have carried state by a
heavy majority; latest reports shows
| Democrats elect congressman from l6
districts.
Denver. Colo.
Returns indicate election of Pea.
body. rep, for governor by small plu-
rality. Democratic candidate for con
grcss was running ahead of ticket and
believed elected.
Al midnight Democrats appear to
have carried Arapahoe county, but
vote shows loss compared with 1900.
Republican gain largely throughout
the state. and generally conceded that
majority Of the Republican ticket has
been elected.
Raleigh, N. c.
Aiyices indicate Democrats elect
ed all ten congressman and five-sixths
Of the legislature. Democratic major
ity of 10000.
Nevada.
Complete returns from twelve pre-.
cincts out of lG6 give for governor,
Cleveland, rep, l02, Star, ~fusionist,
532. Returns indicate Legislature car
ried by fusion party.
New York.
Associated Press estimates New
York state senate Republican 81,
Democrats 10.
Fargo, N. D.
Republican state central committee
claim to carry state for governor. con-
gressmen and legislature are assur.
ed majority of from ten to twelve
thousand.
Butte, Mont,
Latest returns received gives state
Republican almost beyond doubt.
Republican Congress.
At 9 n. m. Republicans claim 1886
Republican congressman ave been
elected to l76 Democrats. while the
Democrats claim a majority of five.
Odell's majority in New York estimat-
ed at 5000,
Chicago.
Democrats apparently carried Cook
county, Ill.
Cascade County. =. 80.
out of ten precincts IN Cascade
county Evans 1898. Dixon G24. Leslie
Az, Holloway i7i. Out of $ precincts
in Cascade county Ewing 2t6, Maddox
3G5.
Sand Coulee.
Holloway II. Leslie %. Dixon 40,
Evans 7G, Maddox Al. Ewing l6.
Sun River.
Maddox &c. Ewing 10. Dixon "a,
Evans 90.
Helena.
Eleven o'clock bulletin says includ.
ing eight precincts Butte giving large
Republican majorities.
Helena.
Forty-three precincts give Dixon g.,
li6. Evans 2.123. Dee 429. Sproule
29p, Holloway 1856. Lesle 1862.
Helena.
There does nOt seem TO be any ques-
tion of the election of the Republican
state ticket in Lewis and Clarke coun,
ties the Republicans claim six tut OF
seven TO the Legislature. Report Re
publican landslide in Cascade county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
BOY KILLED
AT ROCKFORD
Rufus Barrett Kicked to Death by
Team While Hauling Grain to
the Ranch Sunday.
HE DIED IN TWENTY MINUTES
The Unfortunate Victim Of the Acct.
dent Died a Few Minutes After
the Occurrence.

Rufus Barrett was kicked to death
as the result of a runaway accident
on his uncle's ranch near Rockford
on Sunday.
The unfortunate young nan was
the nephew Of Bert Barrett and since
the death of his parents both he and
his sister have resided on the Bar
rett ranch. On Sunday morning some
feed was needed for the horses and
Rufus hitched up a team to a farm
wagon in order to haul some bundles
OF grain from a neighboring field. AT
ter he had been absent from the ranch
for ONE time, his sister happened to
look out of the window and saw the
team. still attached TO the upturned
wagon, standing on the hillside a
short distance from the house. Has
THY calling her aunt. Mrs. Bert Bar
rett, she pointed out the team and
with a ranch hand, who was working
there at the time. started out to as
nhot hdh happthNu W hci
brother.
After a short search in the grain
field they found the object of their
quest. injured and unconscious and
evidently dying. Everything vas done
for the unfortunate boy. which the
love of his sister and aunt could de.
wise. With the assistance of MacDon.
aid he was carried to the house and
the doctor ~telephoned for from Rock
ford. He died. however, before med.
ical attendance arrived and upon an
examination being conducted by the
doctor, II was ascertained that a large
blood clot had formed over the lungs
and heart and the bruised condition
of the body indicated that he had been
kicked to death.
He evidently had loaded the wagon
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
~ for publication-united States Land Office
at Lewistown, Mont. Sept. q, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that
WALTER II. LYONS.
Of Grass Range. Fergus Co.. Mont. has. filed
notice of intention to make proof on his deaeIt
land claim No. 62l, for the sea ne14, sec 10,
swl4 nwk. VIZ swh, sec II. tip II n, q e,
Montana =. M. before the register and ~receiv-
er at L~ewistown, Mont, on Saturday. the 18th
dav of December, 1902.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and OF said
land:
John Sellers, August T. Westvelt. Harry
Shepard, of Lewistown; Frank Lyons. of
Grass Range. Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Oct. I.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
~ States Land Office at L~eNistown. Mont,

n November Z, IVUZ.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settlers have nled notice of their inten-
ton to make final proof In support of their
claims and that said proofs will be made be-
lore register and receiver, at Lewistown Mon
tana. on Monday, Dec. IS, 1902, viz
ELVlN CROOK,
who made II 4 No. 1916. Sept. ). 1902, for the
nel4 sel4, sig seli, sec 1t tip Is n, T Is e. Lot Z,
sec .. tp Is N, r ~ e. Montana 7 NJ.
Also
GEORGE CROOK,
who made ii 4 No. 1912, March ", 1900. for the
Lot /, sec ], tp Is n, r 10 e. MA mex. mex nw4.
sec II. tp Is n, Z IL e, Montana p Nj.
They name the following witnesses to prove
their continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz:
William Davis. Herbert p. Welch, Albert
Broad, Edgar Eckert, Alvin Crook, all Of Lew
istown, Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register,
First publication Nov. s.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
~ for publication-United States Land Office
Lewistown Montana, Oct. 2, 1902.
Notice Is hereby given that
GEORGE l.. STONING,
of Fergus county, Mont, has filed notice
of intention to make proof on his desert
land claim No. 1915. for the swk nwA.
WIZ swh. SELL swh, swh sell. sec IS. tp IA
n, r 26 e. and lot 8, sec 2. tip 10 n. r 26 e,
Mont. p. NJ, before the register and re-
ceiyer at Lewistown, Mont. on Friday. the
2 tn day Of November, 1902
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land:
Lewis Jenkins. Walter J. Winnett. Ben
jamin f. Lepper. Ernest Hansen. all of
Flatwillow, Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register,
First publication Oct. s.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE 8. Iss.-No.

TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE 3. fs7S.-No.
Il tice for Publication. Limited States Land
Office. Lewistown. Mont, Sept. 2, laI2.
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of congress of
June 8. 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale OF
timber lands in the states Of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory. as extend-
ed 20 all the public land states by act Of August
I. 1880, Jacob II. Durstlne of Rogers, County OF
Fergus, State OF Montana. has this day filed in
this Office his sworn statement No. a. for the
purchase of the SEX sen sec 2, tp IL n, 7 20 e
Montana p. NJ, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought 10 more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural purposes,
and TO establish his claim to said land before
the register and receiver OF this Office at Lew
isto nom. lon Monday. the i0thday Of Nov
ember. 1902.
He names as Witnesses: Archie V. Rogers
Martin L. Durstine, of Rogers. Mont; James
Weldon and George Crook, of Lewistown,
Montana.
Any and all persons claiming adversely THE
above described lands are requested 10 file their
claims In this Office on or before said 10th day
of November. 1902.
EDwARp BRAssKY. Register.
First publication Sept, 3
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
EDWAND u fotSIs
First publication Oct 22.
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, IS7s.-No.

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, IS7s.-NO-
l. tice for p~ublicatioD-U. s.. Land Office,
Lewistown, Mont, Sept. 10, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of congress of
June 8, 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California. Ore
gon. Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
of Aug. 4. 1892, Peter E.. Gavle. OF Grass
Range. county of Fergus. state OF Mon
tana, has this day filed In this office his
sworn statement No. 10, for the pur-
chase Of the n1k sell, neA swA. o. sec
No. II. in TIP No. IA n, r NO. % e. Mont.
p. NJ, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable Tor its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the register and receiv-
er Of this office at Lewistown, Mont,
on Friday. the 21st day of November.
1902.
He names as witnesses:
Ole Vinger, Ole o.alheim, Martin Gavle,
of Grass Range; Swend Holland. of Lew
lstown.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above described lands are requested
to file their claims In this office on or
before said list day of November, 1882.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Sept. IL.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS United
IN States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont-
October q. 1899.
Notice Is hereby given that NE following
named settler has filed notice or his intention
70 make final proof IN support Ct his claim and
md receiver at Lewistown. Montana. On
Friday December 5, 1902. VIII:
HERBERT SMITH.
who made III 4 No. 1863 for the mex swA. sec
30, sell sw14, sls sen, sec 10, tp Is n, Z 10 c
Montana L M.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. viz;
lie WEIGH, Benjamin +. Jones, all Of Lewis.
town, Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
Fiat n..IIIcaAinn ncA %
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - United
~ States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont-
October 10. 1909.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
70 make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
sad receiver at Lewistown. Montana, on
Saturday, Nov. 20, 1902, viz:
OTTO 4. II. SIEVERT,
who made ii. 4. No 1862, June 5. 1901. for the
swA, sec 10, tip IL n, T Is e, Montana p. M.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
OF said land. viz.
David ClWhite. JamesWeaver, William Dea-
ton. George w. Barney. all of Lewistown.
Mont.
Er'yARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Oct. %.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-05
First publication Oct. s.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - United
N States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont,
October 2 1902.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
IT,, m sais h npaoI P WiI; b is , %pae Se e sis he s.a 1sai saa
and receiver at Lewistown. Montana, on
Friday. November y, 1902, Wiz:
LEWIS - .KINS.
who made H.. T.. No. 1913, for lots 3 n
4. sec 4 lots l and 2, sec 6, tip IA n, r q e.
Mont. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Walter j. Winnett, John w. Hughes.
George l.. Stoning. Benjamin +. .epper.
all Of Flatwillow. Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
Eiraf notification Oct. &