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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17
UNKNOWN MAN MURDERED.
Minneapolis Journal Trying to Find
Name and History of Dead Man.

The following telegram received
Monday would show that a former
Fergus county resident has been foul
ly dealt with in Minneapolis:
Minneapolis, Mimi, John M. Vroo-
man. Care Argus, Lewistown, Mont:
See Norman, jeweler, about Hampden
watcn 1,352,45S. case 6,95S. Repair
ed watch May %. 1901. Case has inf
tials (W. G. ~, May %, '0l, 81. Send
name and story about owner, as he
was murdered in this city and un-
identified. Journal"
Mr.. Norman was Immediately hunt
ed up but did not lave name of the
owner of the watch, so the affair is
as much a mystery here as in Min
neapolis. As it happened, John b.
Ritch was in St. Paul on the day the
telegram was received here. so the fol-
lowing message was sem back:
"Lewistown, Journal, Minneapolis:
jewelers. books destroyed. Cannot
identify See John b. Ritch at Mer-
chants or other hotel st. Paul this
afternoon. He a identify If muir
dered man known here" No further
particulars have been received and
It is not yet known whether they
found Mr.. Ritch, or, If found. he could
identify the murdered man.
After writing the above 1t has been
ascertained tnat a man named John
Ulstead bought a draft at the Judith
Basin Bank on the 10th OF the pres
ent month and left the next day for
Chicago. intending to stop of for a
few days at Minneapolis. He had sew
eral hundred dollars in currency on
his person and the number OF his
watch corresponded wi,A the number
given from the watch of the murder
ed man except one figure-a 8 which
should have been a T.. 1t Is barely
possible that he is the unfortunate
man. although nothing more has been
received from Minneapolis concerning
the matter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17
Aaa7ne INSULT to Injury.

She had just handed him the frosty
mitt, but he was game to the last hur-
die.
"If You are ever in trouble" he said.
"do not hesitate to lift up your voice,
and you will find me Johnny on the
spot"
I'm in trouble now" answered the
human refrigerator. with a sigh long
drawn out.
"And, behold" exclaimed the unsus-
pecting youth, II am here"
"Yes." she said, ''that's the trouble"
Chicago News.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17
Saved at Graves Brink.

81 know | would long ago have been
in my grave" writes Mrs. 5. III. New
som, of Decatur, Ala, 'it it had not
been Tor Electric Bitters. For three
years | suffered untold agony from
the worst forms OF Indigestion. Water
brash, Stomach and Bowel Dyspep-
STA. But this excellent medicine did
me a world of good. Since using 1t
can eat heartily and have gained
IS pounds" For Indigestion, loss OF
appetite, Stomach. Liver and Kidney
troubles Electric Bitters are a posi-
tive. guaranteed cure. Only soc at
c. II. williams drug store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17
No, Not You.

Mamma. what was that fuzzy bum
die you took out Of papa's vest pocket
and threw in the fireplace just nowT'
THAT was an accumulation OF house
hold recipes your father cut out of the
papers downtown and put away for
my benefit. I have to clean them out
Of his pocket about once n month";
Chicago Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17
accommodating.
II was in the far west.
nIIau,t, t,~ngop acEnH n

IL was In the Tar west
"How's times?" asked the tourist.
pretty tolerable, stranger" re-
sponded the old man, who was sitting
on a stump. 81 had some trees to
cut down, but the cyclone leveled
them and saved me the trouble"
THAT was good"
"Yes. and then the lightning set
fire TO the brush pile and saved me
the trouble Of burning IT,"
Remarkable! But what are you
doing now?'
Waiting for an earthquake to come
along and shake the potatoes out OF
the ground"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17
Bids for Often Work.

The Gold Reef Mining Company
will receive bids at their office at Gilt
Edge. Montana, up to noon, December
9Th, for the digging of a ditch $500
feet in length, two feet deep meas
ured from the lower side at surface.
and not less than one foot wide at
bottom. according to specifications to
be seen at the company Office.
GOLD REEF MINING CO.,
Gilt Edge. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17
Carload Choice California Dried Fruit jus
received. Prices are Right for
Best Quality.

Fresh Figs in 1 pound packages Csc.
Daisy brand Seeded Raisins, I pound
package, is cents.
Three I pound packages Acme Clean.
ed Currants for SO cents.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17

Five pound "toweI bag" extra roast
ed Coffee for $1.00.
II you want to make your boy a good
warm present get him one of our
all wool suits at from $3.50 to $3.50
each.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17

Photograph Frames from rs cents I'd.
Combination Game Boards at 81.
Fancy China Salad Bowls from 75c up.
Fancy China Salad Set a beauty,
seven pieces, $500.
After dinner Coffee Sets, extra fine,
$500.
Cut glass Flower Stands for soc
and $1.00.
Beautiful Cut Glass Water Bottle for
$500.
Cut Glass Salt and Peppers per set 81.
Silver Pin Trays for s1.50.
Silver Ash Trays for $3.50.
Smoking Jackets for $3.50 and $1,000
each.
Misses and Boys Sweaters, $1.25 and
$2.25 each.
Plain and Fancy Silk H~andkerchiefs
from SO cents to $1.25.
Heavy Quilted Mufflers for $3.50.
Fancy Ties for gifts, only rs cents.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17
ANOTHER BRIBERY CHARGE.
Arthur r. Harvey Filed Charge
Against Cal. Lewis.

Arthur T. Harvey this afternoon
filed before Justice Mcfarland an
other complaint charging Cal. Lewis
with giving and promising to give 90
to Charles Chester, in order to infu-
ence his vote, during the last election.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17

If you have not seen the display of holiday gifts here you have
not seen the best line in town.
Follow the crowd and you will find that this is the busy store.
There is every reason why it should be. Biggest Store, Biggest
Stock, Best Goods, Lowest Prices.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-17

Nice Set Dishes for your little girl
at so cents.
Beautiful line Of solid silver and Gold
Spoons, Forks, Scissors, Button
Hooks and Manicure Sets. And the
prices! Well, you ought to see
them.
Boxes Of fine Stationery for the La.
dies for only SO cents.
Steam and Hot Air Engines for your
boy for $50.
Flying Machines, rs cents each.
Magic lanterns beginning at rs cents.
The original Parker Bros. Pinq.Ponq
sets complete for $3.50.
Tin Tops from rs to rs cents each.
Tin Boats that will SAL. In a tub of
water, only rs cents.
Dolls Of all kinds from is cents to
$40 each.
children's hoods from rs cents up.
Ladies' fine ha%ndkerchiefs beginning
at rs cents.
Calendars, Books and Christmas
Cards at almost your own price.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-22

AT present there are about seventy
five men employed at the property, but
il is the desire of the ma nagement 70
add to this force at as early date AS
possible Iron Ore.
The Oliver Iron Ming Co. has taken
hold Of the Turner exploration near
Loretto station and force OF ten men
under the supervision of Mich. Muller
will thoughly test and develop it,
Norway Current
Sam Jewell leaves Ishpeuming TO
take charge of mine at Ely MINI.
for the Oliverv people.
The Elizabeth Iron Company is the
uame Of a new Mesabi concern Capt.
allied at $500 900. It's purpose is TO
explore some state lands near Hibbing.
The western end Of the Mesabi range
will be busy place this summer and
much exploring will be done. The
News has information Of at least a
dozen independent explorers who have
holdings in 57-22 that will be given
attention These hold ings range from
one TO nine forty acre tracts. Mr.
Hawkins and associates will explore
their 30 forties and the eastern Mimi
esota people have large holdings that
will be looked after this year. Other
large concerns are interested and are
preparing to put drills to WORK
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-22
THE VICE OF NAGGING

Jlouds the happiness of the home.
out a nagging woman often needs help.
She may be go nervous and rundown
IN health that trifles annoy her II she
is melancholy, excitable, troubled with
loss OF appetite, headache. sleepless.
ness constipation or fainting aud dizzy
spells, she needs Electric Btters. the
most wonderful remedy for ailing wo.
men. Thousands of sufieres from female
troubles. backache and weak kidneys
have used IL. and become healthy and
happy Try il Only soc a. J. 9.
Wilkinson g. Guarantee satisfaction.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-22
LOCKJAW FROM COBwEBs.

Cobwebs PIT ON a cut lately gave a
woman lockiaw Millions know that
the best thing 70 put on cut is Buck
len : Arnica Salve, the infallible healer
of Woudnds, Ulcers. Sores, Skin Erup.
tions, Burns Scalds and Piles Itcures
or mo- pay Only poo ~ J & Wilkin
son drug store.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-22
CAN'T KEEP 1T SECRET

The splendid work Of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills Is daily coming 20
ligth. No such grand remedy for Liv-
or and Bowel troubles was ever known
before Thousands bless them for Cur
ing Constipation Sick Headache, Bill
iousness Jaundice and Indigestion.
Try them. Doc at j. O. Wilkinson
drug store.
Would Smash the Club If members
of the Hay Fever Association would
use DR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption the club would 20 10 pieces
for IL always cures this malady. and
Asthma the kind that battles the doc
tors IL wholly drives from the system.
Thousands Of once hopeless sufferers
from Consumption, Pneumonia Bron-
chitis owe their lives and health 10 IL
L conquers Grip. saves little ones from
Group and Whoopng cough and Il pos
lively guaranteed for an Throsc aod
Lung troubles 5Oc. 81. 90. Triafa,5ktla
free az J @. Wilkinson So, Q 2, ~
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-22

The Republic Iron a. Steel company
purchased large irpn interests on the
Mesabi last week both in fee and
leases from the Easern Minnesota rail
!, road company Like all the lenses
+. made by that road clause giving the
hauling Of the ore to the Eastern Min
nesota is included.
f. H. Brotherton, formerly super
intendent Of the Lincoln mine, is now
exploring on the west end Of the
Measbi range and is reported to have
excellent prospects.
Capt J. r. Wynn, prominent
Mesabi mining man, superintendent
of the Auburn mine, has accepted
position az superintendent of the
mines Of the Empire Steel d Iron com
pany Of Dover n. j.
Governor Van SAINT Of Minnesota, he
Of the anti merger fame, has taken
issue with the y. S. Steel corporation
in the matter of the control Of the
Duluth a. Iron Range and the Duluth
Mesabi a. Northern roads. VanSant
is working mp a great deal of free adj
vertising for himself.
Pickands Mather & Co, the owners
of the Hemlock and Verona company
mines, have recently been in the copper
mining business or rather in copper ex-
fha
Penn mine, property adjoining the
old Belt mine at Greenland. They sus-
pended operations there last week and
il is thought that they will take an
option on the Belt mine.
An option was given at Duluth, Sat
urday, on the Arcturus mine, a west
end Mesabi property for $500 600.
This is an exceedingly large sum for a
property such as the Arcturus.
An Albany iron company has been
experimenting with the iron ore at
the mines Of the celebrated deserted
village near Tahawas, in the Adiron-
dacks, and it is believed they have Sc
cured Just the right kind of iron for
car wheels ana articles requiring tenac
81. These mines have not been worked
for two generations. and nothing but
the ruins of once flourishing village
remain II is intended To co- uct
a trolly road from North k the
terminus Of the Al1rouall road for
transportation ol tao ore
Explorations have begun on the Me
sabi range, in section 3l-5s l9 This
IL nearly two miles south of what has
been considered the iron ore formation
II would be very interesting from n
geological standpoint, If ore should be
found there, and indications are said
to be fairly good Virginian.
The Northern Pacific railroad, which
owns large acreage Of land on the
Mesabi has Withdrawn all of its pro
perty from sale or lease II is believ-
ed that all these lands will ultimately
be turned over 60 James J. Hill inter
ests for lease or traffic on royalty
basis II is supposed tina some of them
contain iron The land was originally
made over TO the st. Paul & Duluth
road as part of its state land grant,
and passed~to the Northern Pacific
road as part Of the st. Paul q Duluth
property
Superintendent q. H. Woodwork.
Of the Beaufort mine, Michigamme,
was in the city Thursday and posted
notices advertising for miners and
TRAINERS wanted at his mine. He guar
antees steady work at going prices.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-22
WILL oPEAN NEW PROPERTIES

The Rhosdes Mining Co.. of Pitts
burg, has secured a. Delaware charter
with capitalization Of $500, 600. This
new company will represent the ore
end Of the business of the Cherry Val
ley Iron Co., OF Pittsburg. j. w.
Rhoades is PRESIDENT of the new com
pany and r w. Flenniken, SECRETARY
and treasurer. New ore properties
have been recently acquired on the
Mesabi range. located on the Eastern
Minnesota Railroad and close to the
property Of the sharon Steel Co. The
company also takes over the ore in
terests Of the Cherry Valley Iron Co.
The four Mesabi range properties re-
present upwards Of 80 600, 900 tons Of
ore. Development work will be car
ried on in the coming season.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-22

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-22
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FROM THE MINES
THE GREAT WESTERN

The new machinery is in place and
steam was turned on il during the week.
II works tip top The bailers were
hauled to the shaft Tuesday and will be
swung in as soon as the new rope is
put in place. The water will be com
ing out of the mine in week or so.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
STATE GOLF AT HARTFORD.

All of the Contestants in Excellent
 Form and Some Remarkable Playing
 Expected.
 Hartford, July 8.-At noon to-day
 nearly all the contestants in the fourth
 annual tournament of the Connectlcut
 'eapue of Golf Clubs, which opens to-
 ,oorrow morning on the links of the
 Hartford Golf club, had arrived at the
 arornds During the morning the earlv arrivals tried the course and all exnressed themselves as well pleased with it.
 Among some of the notables to ar- r;ye were Charles Seeley, of Wee Burn, inc state champion; George Jenkins, Of TJ;1,andale, the Wheeler brothers. of Rrook1awn, Thomas Langdon Cheney, of Yale, who was Yale's champion for wear and first state champion; wal fer. John and Philip Cheney, Edward Teavett. of Stamford, N. R. Bronson, c p williams and Howard White, of waterbury, F. c. Hammond, of New london. D. W. Camp. of Middletown, Alfred $. Pitt, Dr. J. H. Wbite, John F.. williams, jr., Dr. George Sherrill and others from the noted Wee Burn, of Stamford All the contestants declare themselves in excellent form. and to- l morrow is expected to develop some re- markable playing.
 The entries closed at 6 o'clock this evening, and they have been coming in ! rapidly all day. The clubs which are ! expected to be represented are the Arawana Golf club, Brooklawn club, ! Danbury Golf club, Fairfield County ! Golf club. Fenwick Golf club, Glaston-
 bury Golf club, Hartford Golf club, Hillandale Golf club, Innis Arden Golf club, Litchfield club, Litchfield Golf club, Meriden Golf club. Maple Hill
 Golf club, New Canaan Golf club, New Haven Country club. New Haven Coli
 club, Norfolk Downs Golf club, Nor
 wich club, Orford Golf club, Pine Or. chard Golf club, Quaganapoxet Golf club, Shenipist Golf club. Washington Golf club. Stafford Country club, Wa. Iterbury Golf association and Wee Burn Golf club
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
BIG STORAGE BATTERY.

The One Installed at Derby Proves to
 be a success-Does the Work of One
 Engine.
 Derby, July S.-The storage battery which has been installed at the power plant of the c. R. and L. Co. has been thoroughly tested and has done, so far, all that was expected of it. After 1t was charged, last week, it was tried thor oughly and the result, is very satisfac- tory.
 Besides being able to furnish plenty of additional power just the instant it is needed, it has, during the heavy days which have just passed, shown that it can also furnish, in connection with the generators, all the power needed. There has been, so far, plenty of power, nc matter how heavy the strain has been
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
ROBERT I. COUGH.

At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the National New Haven Bank, the fol- lowing minute was unanimously adopted in view of the death of MT. Robert l. Couch, which occurred on Sunday, Juiy 9th, 1902:
 The Board having learned of the deatn of MT. Robert I. Couch, late Cashier of tnls Bank, desire to place on record their deepf sense of loss and their appreciation of those many admirable qualities which endeared him to all who knew him. Elected BOOK keeper of the Bank in 1865, and Cashier tn 1880. he discharged the duties devolvlng upon, him with great faithfulness and
 Distinguished by strict integrity, unusual capacity and unfailing courtesy, his conducI in office will remain an example TOT Ihose who are to follow him.
 Tn his private life he was active ln charss itable and church work. always ready sol assist every good cause and to lend n'S energies to promote any worthy end;
 He will long be missed in the circle oDa business and social life in which he bore So The Board in rendering their sincere svmnathy to the bereaved widow of tneir departed friend, direct that she be furnisneu with a copy of these minutes, which are tU he snread upon the records of the bank and published in the daily press,
 1t is ordered that the Bank De closeu during the hour of the funeral.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09

Silks and Dress Goods Bargains. soc Nuns Yelling, soc Albatross
 SOC French challis-in all the wanted .colors- 39c yd 45 in. V0iles-the most fashionable material of the season-in re- seda, gray, old rose, navy and old blue-Reduced from $I.oo and SIPS to ISc Plain Taffetas-a full line of col ors.-Reduced from 85c to 4Sc Habutai Wash Silks-in beauti- ful colors and all white.-Re- duced from 4ecto SIC. Plain and Embroidered Pongees
 in natural color.-Reduced from S1.oo to 7Sc Remnants of Colored Dress Goods in etamines, mohairs, poplins,
 cashmeres, henriettas, serges,
 cheviots, tweeds, homespuns- all to go at a.3.
 HALF PRICE AND LESS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
DIED AT HOSPITAL.
Hugo voigt Fractured His Skull by a
 Small Fall.


 Small Fall
 Hugo H. Voigt. who fell from the steps at 15 Clark street last Monday morning and fractured his skull, died at the New Haven hospital shortly be- fore 10 o'clock last evening. Voigt was forty-two years of age. cigarmaker, his home being in Buffalo.
 voigt, when under the influence of liquor, mounted the front steps at the house No. 15 Clark street. and went to sleep. It is supposed that he fell from the top step to the sidewalk while asleep. His skull was fractured and he was in an unconscious condition. The police sent him to the hospital
 The authorities are making every possible effort to locate some of Voigt's friends, or his family. Among the pos sessions of Voigt at the time of his death were a letter addressed Dear Brother evidently coming from a sis ter named Anna; card from the Ci- garmakers' union of Buffalo transfer ring his membership to that of the union in Oneida, N. T., the card bearing the date 1901: also forty cents were found in his possession. It is under stood that he worked for short time at Long Hill, near Bridgeport, previous to coming to New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
THIRD REGIMENT DOOMED.

Hardly Company Has Full Enlist
 ment-Disbandmen Expected.
 What is believed to be the first step toward the disbandment of the Third regiment, Connecticut National Guard, was taken yesterday. when Adjutant- General Cole issued orders for the transfer of Company D to the coast ar tillery. This company and the one in Norwich are the only ones having any where near full complement of men in the regiment.
 It is believed that}the infantry com panies of the state will be organized Into two regiments, of twelve companies each, the organization of the companies to be upon a United States, army basis with the light battery and coast artil' lery as auxiliary. u
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
Summer Petticoats.

These are selling fas:and furious at the new price.
 Made of crash with Spanish flounce edged with gathered rufle; also b1ack-and-white striped per caline petticoats with deep ac- cordion plating, finished at bot tom with narrow ruffle. Reduced from $I.a5 to 77c
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
Children's Rain Coats.

Stylish little rain.coats - auto mobile sty1e-of wool serge in navy, red and brown, plain and check lining, velvet collar, in- verted plait back with yoke, water proof seams. Reduced from $4.45 to s2.5C
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
Silk Petticoats.

In black and colors. Extra good quality tafeta, made with accordion plaitings, Spa nj s h 'flounces and rows of hemstitching exceptional values. Reduced from $500 to S3.95
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court

; <. r}f.# July 8, 1902 ESTATE of RICHARD A. MELOY, late of Baker City, Oregon, owning property IF
 said District, deceased. ] The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to- this Court for allowance, 1t Is
 ORDERED, That the 10th day of July Court of Probate to be held in New Hayer,s in said District. be and the same IS ap- pointed for a hearing on the allowance of said account, and this Court directs that notice of the time and place of said hearing he given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having circula- tion In said District. By order of Court.
 JAMES KINGSLEY BLAKE,
 iua 3t Clerk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09

 White Lawn Aprons.

Large aprons of fine lawn. extra width and length, deep hem; aprons with fine embroidery in sertions; also. sewing aprons trim med all round with Val lace, fancy deep sewing pocket, lace trimmed. Reduced from JOG to
 3Sc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
District of New Haven. ss. Probate eoart.

District of New Haven. ss. Probate eourts Y |. ,55@., July z, 1902. ESTATE of HENRY HORACE BUTLER, X City and State of New York, owning { property in said District, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath limited and appointed six tors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate. Those who neglect to exhibit their claims within said time will be debarred.
 All persons indebted t0 said estate are requested to make immediate payment to EDWARD c. BEECHER.
 iuS3 r. Executor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09

DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY.
 A delegation from Goddess of Liberty council, of this city, attended the install lation meeting of T. c, Lewis council, D. of L., in Meriden last evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-09
White Shirt Waists.

All that's left of our very fine
 shirt-waists; made of the sheerest lawns and trimmed with the finest faces and enbroideries-long and
 elbow sleeves. Reduced from | $3 .oo to 2.OO