Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-15
| L EDGE ITEMS,

Mrs. Ernest kies and children were
visitors here last Friady.
Sheriff Slater and wife were visit
ing +. A. Barnes and family Sunday.
Flatwillow is a popular resort for
those who have a penchant for the
finny tribe.
G. f. Wright. formerly mine boss
oI the Gold Reef Mining Co, has left
for Lewistown.
The F~raternal Order of Eagles are
thinking of giving a picnic or a grand
ball in the near future.
Allie Shay. his mother and sister
left for BoZeman this morning by pri-
yate conveyance en- route Harlowton.
Z. F. Randolph and Mr.. Wise. of
Grass Range. are in town and report
range and crops doing fine in their
section.
Chas. A. Archer. treasurer OF the
Miners Union, and an old.timer in
this section, was a visitor at Lewis
town recently.
Girard Smith. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
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ing his vacation here with his grand
mother. Girard is quite at home here.
Mr.. Poland and Mr.. Jones and fam
lilies have returned home and report
a good time. except a little annoyance
by being subjected to an occasional
shower.
Samuel Hurvitch was visiting his
ranch near Maginnis Sunday. He re-
ports crops looking well and says
there will be more hay than is gen.
orally expected.
Frank Goss and wife, j. b. Wash
burn and wife, a sister of MRS. Goss'.
w. Sanburn, NJ. Byrnes and Mr..
o Neal are among those who are now
enjoying an outing.
Miss Ada Meyersick, our popular
county superintendent of schools. was
in town last week. She was on her an
nual visit 10 the schools in mis- section
Of the county.
Jas. Murphy. one OF the old-time
miners of the Cone Butte district, was
in town last week. Mr.. Murphy says
his claims are showing up well. He
has some of the finest claims in the
district.
Mrs. T. L. McKoin, who has been
visiting in Lewistown for the past ten
days. came home the 18th. accompan-
led by her daughter, Mrs. Scott. Mrs.
Mckoin's father, who is SS years of
age. is also a visitor here.
Frank Stephens and Harry Fields
brought a horse to town Monday, and
had money to pu, up tnat Frank Big
lin could not ride il. Frank thought
he could and while preparations were
progressing a couple of drummers,
who had heard OF Biglin's reputation,
were willing TO make something on the
side and put up their money on him,
All being ready the exhibition was
given in the street. The horse was
easily ridden. You must bring some.
thing harder. boys.
The Brewer show was here Satur.
day evening. Coats Bros. and Miss
Baker assisted with the music. On
account Of not having a piano the
show was not as good as IL might
have been. The dance which was ad.
yertised to take place at the conclusion
OF the program did not occur as ar.
ranged, the show people wanting an
extra dollar from the dancers for the
privilege. So they all repaired TO
Raftcr's hall and had a dance OF their
own and Mrs, Brewers scheme did
not work.
At a regular meeting Of the school
board on the 18th inst. Prof. X. A..
Mckee was unanimously reelected
principal Of the Gilt Edge school for
: the next term. Mr.. Mckee has given
excellent service to the pupils and the
. public for the last three terms and
; the trustees are TO be congratulated
upon their good judgment in employ.
J ing the hest Of teachers. Alta T.. Par,
/, ry has been reelected for the primary
, grade. Mrs. Perry Is a splendid teach.
q er and has given good satisfaction.
/, Miss Evans was elected for interme.
date grade. She Is now teaching al
overland.