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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30

some of the costumes noticed in the
ball room: Miss Susie Dunn, Queen
OF the Night; Miss Margaret Tuebert,
and Miss Maggie Hendry, ballet dane
ers; Mrs. Lineberger. Free Silver;
Miss Hendrickson, F. o. E.; Mrs. JOS
eph Wells and Mrs. Morse, two little
maids from school; Miss Eulah Ey.
ans, the queen with swarthy cheeks;
Miss Sallie Anderson, bat costume I;
Cassie Dahl. cracker jack; Mrs. NJ.
Biglin and Miss Donahue. two Vassar
girls Charles and Will Dunn, In.
dians; Frank Biglin, Paul Jones,
Charles Skaggs, His Satanic Majesty
and numerous others which the writ.
er can not recall.
The death of Miss Katherine Win.
ston, of Gilt Edge, whlca occurred in
Helena on the 18th inst, removes
from the social circles OF this com.
munity one of the most attractive
women In the county. For several
years past Miss winston had been in
failing health and early in December
she went to Helena for the purpose ol
undergoing surgical operation in
one of the hospitals there. The oper
alton was performed on the 10th inst
and Miss Winston appeared to be pro
crossing well toward recovery. when
an attack OF heart failure ended hel
life on Saturday, December 18th. The
deceased lady was a native OF Mon
tana, having been born in the mining
camp of York, near Helena, about 3,
years ago. For the past six years she
has lived with her brother, Albert
Winston, on his ranch near Gilt Edge
and not in all that section of the coun
ty was there a better loved woman
To nearly every resident of that par
of the county Miss Winston was
known, and every acquaintance re
membered her as a friend. The re
mains were inferred in the Catholic
cemetery In Helena. The heartfelt
sympathy of every one who knew the
deceased lady goes out to the famil.
In their bereavement.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
Colon Celebrates.

Colon. Dec. 25.-Colon just now Is
In a state OF joyful excitement follow.
ing upon the news that the British
government has recognized the repub-
lie OF Panama. This news, which was
conveyed early in the day by the
British consul at Panama to the jun.
Ia. was received here late last even
ing and Immediately circulated.
The foreign population OF Colon Is
largely composed OF natives OF Great
Britain and the Britishers Joined the
natives In their jubilation.
Senior Porforio Melendez. civil and
military governor OF Colon, rightly
interpreted the feelings of the COM
munity. gave permission to the inhab-
itants TO celebrate the event without
restriction. and full advantage was
taken OF this permission. At 8 o'clock
last night Governor Melendez. accom-.
panied by band and military escort,
together with great crowd Of the in
habitants. assembled in front of the
British consulate, where the band
played old English airs and the crowd
cheered most enthusiastically. A
torchllght procession was afterward
formed, the crowd marching through
the streets singing, God Save the
King" This sentiment. God save
the king" is heard everywhere today.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
GETS WORST or IT.
Kid Frederieks Robbed OF q Fight by
Novel Procedure In Buffalo.

N'u rTeoeHCks Nopoeo ot FiQnt py
Novel Procedure In Buffalo.
Clippings from Buffalo papers tell.
Ing Of a fifteen round boxing contest
between Cy. Flynn and Kid Freder
icks. both Of Buffalo. we're received
In Lewistsvn this morning. The con
test was held Tuesday night, Dec. 22
and, from all accounts, was one ol
the fastest ever seen In the New York
town. Flynn had six or seven pounds
the best Of Fredericks In weight. new.
ertheless. the boy who got a large
part OF his boxing education In Lew.
istown, was with him at every turn
and came through the fight In good
condition.
Before the fight there was some dif-
flculty In the selection of a referee.
One was finally chosen and two
judges were also selected by the prin.
cipals. AT the close OF the fight the
referee promptly called II a draw and
everyone was satisfied, but some one
wanted TO know what the judges had
to say. and they reversed the referee q
decision and gave Flynn the points.
The crowd set up a howl and the pa.
pers all declare 1t rank injustice to
Fredericks. A letter from Charles
Fredericks, the Kids brother, states
that the boys are matched for q fifteen
round go at Port Huron, Mich, New
Years day and that he thinks III,
Kid will decisively defeat Flynn al
that time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
KILLED BY
THE SCORES
Worst Railroad Wreck of the Yesr
Occurs on the 3. & o Railway
in Pennsylvania.
THE TRAIN JUMPS THE TRACK
The List Of Dead Numbers slxty-Eight
Pitlful Scenes Around the Nor
gues Containing Bodies.

Connelsville, Pa, Dec. 24.-Summing
up the results of last nights wreck
of the Duquesne limited on the Bal
timore & Ohio railway eight miles
west of here, shows total dead list
OF sixty-eight and nine injured. To-
day Connelsville has been packed with
curious people attracted here by the
wreck. Three morgues have found II
necessary to put guards at all doors
to keep morbid spectators from jump
ing into small rooms and walking ov-
er the forms of the dead.
The streets are packed and In front
of each of the undertaking establish.
ments hundreds of people are group.
ed, eagerly waiting for glimpse al
the dead bodies. Friends and rela
tives of the victims are coming In on
every train and the scenes at the NOR
que are most distressing. All but a
few of the 6S bodies have been iden
titled, and those who are still un
known will be laid away in Hill Grove
cemetery at the dawn of Christmas
morning. Those who were still to be
identified are mostly foreigners, and
1t is doubtful II their identity will ever
be known. Considerable money was
found on the persons OF the unidenti
fed and tightly sewed In a belt Oh
one foreigner was found more than
$4O0, which was placed in the First
National Bank. Sums ranging from
500 to $500 were found and this like
balance has been put In the bank. un
til perhaps some relative may be
found.
Many of the victims of the wreck
have been robbed. There were sever
al who were known to have had large
amounts of money and jewelry or
their persons. Not single cent was
found in the pockets of these. and II
was plainly visible that rings hat
been taken from their fingers.
Superintendent Irwin says there ID
no truth in the rumor that trair
wreckers derailed the train.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
ANOTHER GOOD STRIKE.
Some High Grade Ore Found on the
Alameda Group.

Alameda Group.
A strike of ore Is reported to have
been made this week on the Alameda
group in the Whisky gulch region.
The Alameda claims are owned by
Judge Orlando Sawyer and H. G. Nc
Evony and are located on the south
of and adjoining the Big Six mines,
now being operated by the Chicago.
Montana Gold Mining Co. The ore en-
countered In the Alameda is identical
with that found in the Big Six group
and occurs on what Is believed to be
the same contact. II Is not known
just how large the ore body Is, as suf'
ficient work has not been done to de-
termine its extent. A small force OF
men are at work and will probably
continue right along, but the discoy-
cry OF the ore was made while the an
nual assessment work was being
done.
Messrs. Townsend, Hazard & Ny
man have bonded a group OF eight
claims from J. l.. Westergreen and
six claims from II. c. McEvony, all
of them being situated on Whisky
gulch mines. The consideration nam
cd In the bond has not been made pub
lie. Messrs. Townsend and Nyman
are now in the east for the purpose OF
purchasing diamond drill. which will
be used to prospect the claims just
bonded. The drill they will secure
will be able TO prospect the ground
to the depth OF $500 feet and they
will probably begin operations In the
spring,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
KENDALL ITEMS,

Christmas was a very quiet one
here, consisting of home staying and
family reunions, private Christmas
trees and a dance in the evening
However, Santa Claus made many feel
happy, as he presented gifts quite pro.
fusely in the camp.
The Rev. Fathers Vermaat and Liv.
ingstone are here from Lewistown.
The Rev. Livingstone lectured to a
large audience in the school house
Monday evening, his subject being
What is the Use of Religion" In
his discourse he showed himself to
be an orator Of ability. Tuesday
morning mass was said at o'clock
and at o'clock. Mrs. E. p. Chand.
Ter, Mrs. Flaherty and Mrs. Hall com.
posed the choir.
Miss Jessie Hutchings, of Bozeman,
10 here the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Wilbur Wareham.
Miss Stella Henry, who taught in
our school last term, is spending her
Christmas vacation here as the guest
OF Mrs. John Dobson.
There Is to be two dances here this
week, Thursday and Friday even
ings.
The banner painted by Mrs. Pollick
and raffled Christmas night was won
by Mr.. M. Riser.
Mr.. E. P. Chandler is now clerk of
the Kendall school board.
An 18-pound boy was born Monday
night to the wife of Lou Inman.
Mr.. Leslie Busenburg is spending
his vacation with relatives In Lewis
town.
Mrs. H. R. King entertained Thurs.
day in honor Of Miss Hehery.
Mr.. Frank Sullivan, of Gardner,
Mont, Is again among us. He is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Hall.
Mr.. Hugh Tully, who has been work.
ing In the Little Rockies, is spending
the holidays here with friends,
Mr.. John Biglen spent Christmas
with his mother In Gilt Edge.
From this on there will be services
held in Kendall each month under the
auspices of the Catholic church.
Miss Cloes, of Lewistown, spent
Christmas with her parents here.
Mr.. Chedisker is having an addition
placed to his cottage In Mulligan
gulch.
Mr.. Ed. Wallace, of Lewistown, is
registered at the Shaufes hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith, Miss
Flaherty and Mr.. Tully attended
Christmas services at st. Leo's, Lewis
town.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs
j. S. Barnes will regret to hear oi
their contemplating moving to Lewis
town.
Mrs. Edward Weaver Is now conva
lescent after giving birth to bab,
girl.
The Wedge saloon is now run by
Messrs. Anderson & Garlick, Mr.. o
Patrick retiring from the business.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
Lillian NoRplcA SAYS:
"The More Use Ny kimball Plan,
the More ! Like IT,"

"The More | Use Ny kimball Piano
the More ! Like IT,"
Edward De Reszke Says.
81 am absolutely satisfied with my
Kimball piano"
AdeIina Patti Says.
1T is with pleasure that I write Ia
acknowledge the safe arrival of the
Kimball piano. II Is indeed beautl
full piano, and has an exquisite tone
wonderfully sweet and sympathetic.
Minnie Hauk.
"The Kimball piano ordered from
you gives me great satisfaction"
Emil liebling.
II use the Kimball plano exclusive
ly, because II meets my requirements
in every respect"
Emma Eames.
II am charmed with the beautiful
tone of the Kimball piano."
Similar comments can be furnish.
ed, coming from the lips of nearly all
Of the worlds great musical authori-
ties, who express their preference for
the Kimball pianos.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
house is especially finely finished and
cost the owner $4,000.

house is especially finely finished and
cost the owner $4,000.
Thomas Thompson. the contractor
built a two-story stone residence for
himself on upper Fifth avenue. The
building is a substantial one and is
worth the $1,000 which Il cost Mr..
Thompson. Louie Landt and wife al
present occupy II. but when they leave
next month II will very probably be
rented TO two ladies, who contemplate
turning II into a hospital.
j. s. Hovis has built two houses for
himself during the year. One Is To-
Gated on the corner OF Dawes and
Broadway and cost Mr.. HovIs $1,000.
Tubb Bros. put up residence for
Peter Taarland In Riverdale addition.
IL Is pleasant. spacious, home.llke @
structure and cost Mr.. Taarland ST..
$50.
These are only few Of the larger
number OF residences erected and
show the general character OF the res.
idences being built In the city. None
are especially pretentious. but all are
larger and better than the average
American house.
Stone 4 Long. Dan Walton and 9th.
ers have built cottages for rent and
they have had no difficulty In finding
tenants. In fact more houses are need
ed In Lewistown. There Is scarcely a
day when there Is not a demand on
the real estate firms OF the city for
houses for new comers. During the
year jus, coming TO a close all the
contractors In the city have had all
Of the work they wanted. II Is pleas
ing to note, also, that they are all re
liable, competent men and there has
been no trouble during the year be
tween the men who are doing the
building and the men who are having
II done.
During the past two years ovel
$325,O00 have been spent In building.
In Lewistown. This IL an unparallel
ed showing when Il is considered tha,
II does not include any factories but
simply store buildings and residences
made necessary by the natural growtl
OF the town. From present indications
the coming year will show a substan
tial Increase over either OF the pas
two years. There are several resi-
dences being planned, which, II they
are built, as now SENS very probable
Will cost on an average OF $1,000 each
A modern hotel building is one OF
the things badly needed and It Is
scarcely likely that another year will
pass without one being built.
The railroad company will build a
depot and warehouse as soon as
spring opens. Other buildings already
In contemplation will insure another
prosperous year for the men who are
building up the town.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
GILT EDGE NOTES.

Ethan Calph, who has been attend
ing school in Helena, is spending the
holidays with his mother at the Two
Bar ranch, near Fort Maginnis, and
Harvey Burnett is visiting his parents
at the Burnett ranch near Gilt Edge.
He has been in attendance at the
Bozeman school.
May Shell, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Shell, sprained her ankle
quite painfully while skating the day
before Christmas.
Two new saloons began business in
Gilt Edge the day before Christmas
Mike Hall opened his new thirst par.
lor on upper Main street, and Magee
& Caldwell began dispensing drinks
in their oasis the same day.
Walter Gleason and Miss Longmore
came to the Eagles dance from Lew.
istown Christmas evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. l.. Poland made a
visit to the county seat Monday.
Christmas was joyous time this
year to the residents of Gilt Edge,
and was in every respect a decided
change from the first Christmas known
in the camp. Among the most pleas.
ant of the Christmas events was the
Christmas tree In Rafter hall Christ
mas eve. Presents for the tree we're
provided by general subscription, to
which every one made liberal dona.
tions, and about $140 worth of gifts
we're hanged upon it's beautifully light
ed and decorated branches; beside
these large number of personal gifts
were made from the tree. Every res
ident of the camp was remembered
and particularly to the children was
the occasion a pleasant one. An at.
tractive program of singing and reci'
tations was rendered beffre the dis
tribution of the presents, Much credit
is due Miss Evans, teacher In our
schools, for the success OF this part
OF the Christmas festivities, as It was
largely through her efforts that the
tree and entertainment we're brought
about.
The grand masquerade ball given
by the Gilt Edge Aerie of Eagles In
Rafter hall Christmas night was the
crowning event OF the Christmas fes
tivties In the gold camp, and 1t is
safe TO say that not in Fergus county
has there ever been more elaborate
and enjoyable affair OF this character
The largest crowd ever seen at so
cial gathering in the camp was pres
ent: the best music in the county was
provided; the costliest and most tas
tily arranged banquet was set for the
guests, and of the one hundred ant
sixty couples that participated In the
pleasures of the evening not one per
son was heard to utter aught bu
praise for the entire program OF ar
rangements. A large number OF the
dancers were masked. some OF the cos
tunes attracting much attention fol
their originality. Supper was served
at the old Gilt Edge hotel, the dinini
room having been tastily decorated
in flowers and bunting by the commit
tee. Music was furnished by the Rae
orchestra OF Lewistown, and until
O'Clock OF the morning following
Christmas the dancers enjoyed tn
productions OF this fine musical organ
Iyation. The following 10 q !!st o
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
Better Guess Again.

We are pleased to announce that
Billy Woods Is the middleweight
champion OF the Pacific coast. We
have no idea of Billy Woods identity,
but from the 1sme OF the 'man he
went up against II In the champion
ship battle he won. Billy is a good
one.-Missoula Missoulian.
II the editor OF the Missoulian had
ever been in Carbon county he would
have had a pretty accurate idea OF
of the gentleman named. Ev'
erybody around these diggings knows
Billy Woods. He is cattleman by
occupation and II he were forced into
a scrap 1t is a dead sure shot that
he would win the fight In q walk
Red Lodge Picket.
Both dead wrong. Billy Woods runs
a livery stable right here in Lewis.
town. He sc0rns high-sounding titles
so the assertion that he is the middle
weight champion Of the Pacific coast
doesn't pun him up at all. Before last
Fourth OF July he was the champion
larietist OF Fergus county, but he
doesn't brag about that any more.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
sHEepMEN WILL FEED.
Len Lewis Thinks They Can Do Pro.
fitable Feedinu in Montana,

Len Lewis. one OF the we'll known
sheepmen OF Montana, states that 1t
is his opinion that live stock feeding
is destined TO become one Of the most
prominent industries in this state.
Mr.. Lewis stated that where a few
years ago only few hundred sheep
we're being fed there are now as many
thousands being made ready In the
valleys in the different parts OF the
state for the markets.
Mr.. Lewis himself has about 1000
head OF sheep which he is feeding on
a ranch near Townsend He will hold
them on feed about sixty days more
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
Fiaht viii be Bitter.

Those who will persist in closing
their ears against the continual rec
ommendation of DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery for Consumption, will have a
long and bitter fight with their
troubles, II not ended earlier by fatal
termination. Read what T. r. Beall,
of Beall, Miss, has to say: Last
fall my wife had every symptom of
consumption. She took DR.. Kings
New Discovery after everything else
had failed. Improvement came at
once and four bottles entirely cured
her. Guaranteed by d. B. Morris, the
druggist. Price 5Oc and 81. Trial
bottles free.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign Of approaching revolt
and serious trouble IN your system
is nervousness, sleeplessness, or
stomach upsets. Electric Bitters will
quickly dismember the troublesome
causes. II never falls to tone the
stomach, regulate the kidneys and
bowels. stimulate the liver and clarity
the blood. Run down systems benefit
particularly and all the usual attend
ing aches vanish under its searching
and thorough effectiveness. Electric
Bitters is only soc, and that is return
ed II II don't give perfect satisfaction
Guaranteed by d. B. Morris, druggist
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
COMEDY OF LOVE.
"The Parish Priest" Will be Present.
ed Tuesday Eveninu Next.

Su luSooay CNSH'n9 NSNs
Thet heatre goers of Lewistown are
assured an unusual treat by Manager
+. ID. T. Liniere, of the Bittner com.
pany, on the evening OF January 5th
when THE Parish Priest" Is to be
presented by strong company un'
der the direction of F. d.. J. Liniere,
"The Parish Priest" is said to be one
of the most marvellous plays of the
century, and has had long runs In
New York, Boston and Chicago. The
play tells story of every day life
in which a man sacrifices friends and
happiness because ambition takes pos
session If his nature. The play Is
bubbling over with bright. clean com
edy, and the dramatic situations are
extremely interesting. Special seen
cry Is carried and delightful special
ties will be introduced at appropriate
moments In the performance. The
sale of seats starts Saturday at Del
zell Drug Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
JANICE NOT COMING.
A Great Disappointment for the The.
atre-Goers Of lewistown.

Manager Culver OF the opera house
this morning received a letter from
John Cort. manager OF the Northwest.
ern Circuit, that the Neil Morosco Co.
has withdrawn from this circuit and
therefore. will not be In Lewistown
January 2lst, as scheduled. This is
the company which was to have pre-
sented Janice Meredith" and a guar
antee Of $500 had been made by Mr..
Culver and the citizens acting in con-
junction with him. II is a great dis
appointment to the pleasure lovers Of
the city that this company will not be
here. but there are others coming
which are In the same class and be.
fore the winter Is over there will be
several opportunities to see first,
elsss attractions,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
vANNEsT SELLS OUT.
pisposes Of All His Fergus County
Holdings and Will Go South.


Holdings and Will Go South.
William Vannest this week disposed
Of his ranch and stock az miles north
Of Lewistown to vaclav Dusek. $4,000
being the consideration. The ranch
comprises $50 acres, 400 acres OF
which is tlllable. II is considered one
OF the best real estate bargains in
the county. Mr. Dusek will move to
his new place Monday On Friday
Mr. Vannest will leave with his family
for Southern California. where he will
spend the winter The change Is nee.
essary on account Of the Ill health OF
Mrs Vannest The Vannest's have
many friends in Lewistown and yicin
ty who will regret TO see them leave
the county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
THE WORLDS MASTERPIECES.
The State University Of Montana, at
Missoula, Selects Baby Grand
kjmbalI piano,

Within the last few weeks the State
University of Montana, at Missoula,
selected Baby Grand Kimball in
preference 10 all other makes.
The Conservatory Of Music. of Chi
cago. the largest OF its kind In the
world. selected fifty Kimball Grand
and upright pianos TO replace like
number OF other makes.
The Kimball instruments are used
and endorsed by the great artists of
modern times.
Orton Bros, State Agents, Butte,
Montana. At the Art Music Store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
Ieulstomn ALI Rinht.

Out OF that full car Of brand new
pianos from the factory. more than
half are gone already. Just think,
and In ten days time. Inside Of a
week II this keeps UP most Of the
balance will be sold. At the Art Mu'
sic Store. ORION BROS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
Citizens Alliance.

The regular meeting OF the Lewis
town Citizens Alliance will be held al
the court room In the court house, on
Tuesday, January 18th, 1904. at eight
O'Clock p. m, at which the election oi
officers will take place. ard other i'm
portant business will be transacted.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Leader.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
SAVE MONEY.
And Make Your Home Beautiful and
Your Folks Happy.

Your Folks Happy.
It is a duty you owe your family to
get them a piano when you can do II
so easily. What you can save In the
purchase of piano at the Orton
Bros. sale Cart Music Store. opposite
Telephone buildlng) right now, will
educate your children In music. and
the terms OF 81 to so monthly pay
ments are so reasonable that one will
hardly miss the money. Make home
attractive and pleasant for the chill
dren. You can not invest sl95 to bet
ter advantage. ORION BROS,
Art Music Store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-30
BARNES is PRESIDENT.

Mining Man Takes Over the Cook
Stock IN the Milling Company.
John r. Barnes has acquired the
stock formerly owned by George w
Cook in the Judith Basin Milling Com
pany and will act as president Of the
company until the annual meeting oI
stockholders In the spring. Gordon
o. Shafer has also purchased som,
stock in the company.