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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09
REGARDED AS UNLIKELY.
Not Believed That Fort Custer Will
Be RehabiIitated.

The item going the rounds of the
state press under a Billings date stat
ing that historic Fort Custer is to be
re-established and garrisoned with
1000 men sounds a little "fishy," and
is not taken as a fact by those who
kept close "tab" on the methods pus-
sued to bring about the abandonment
of the fort several years ago by the
war department.
A gentleman from the national
capital of the name of E. G. Funk,
who visited this section OF the state
some weeks ago, is credited with the
statement that the fort is to be rebuilt
and regarrisoned. If it were true that
MI. Funk made the statement cred
tied to him then the conclusion would
be reached that in some capacity he
represented the war department dur
ing his recent visit to this section.
1t is known to a certainty that Mr..
Funk has nothing whatever to do
with the affairs of the war depart
ment and that his official connection
is with the treasury branch Of the
Indian service. 1t was in the interest
of the latter branch of the govern
ment service that he visited the Grow
agency, near old Fort Custer, as we'll
as a number of other Indian agencies
in the northwest.
The re-establishment of Fort Gus
ter, which was abandoned through
methors which many people in this
section have always looked upon as
questionable, would be hailed with de-
light by all the people in this part
of Montana; but in view of the fact
that the war department and con-
gress Immediately following the aban-
donment Of the fort named in honor
of the brave fighter of that name,
ordered the construction of a modern
military post in Wyoming, just across
the Montana border, it is not regarded
as at all likely that Custer will ever
be g~arrisoned again.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09
SURPRISED BY INVADERS.
Mr.. and Mrs. William BireIy Victims
of con~spirators.

of conspirators.
Last evening while Mr.. and Mrs.
William Birely were enjoying the
quiet comforts of their home, Mr..
Birely having come in from the ranch,
the door bell rang and when Mrs.
Birely responded to the summons she
was almost overcome with fright at
beholding an individual standing in
front of her who wore the traditional
black mask Of a robber and had q
nondescript garment over his clothing.
Before she could utter a sound sew
eral more persons similarly attired
confronted her and then a lot of 9TH
ers crowded into the door and without
a word entered and took possession
Of the room. The apparent leader OF
the motley crew then introduced his
companions, and a strange crowd they
proved to be. There was Carrie Ma
tion, kid" Curry, Calamity Jane"
Cole Younger, Frank James, Mary
Ellen Lease, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish,
Doctor Mary Walker and many other
famous and notorious personages.
Before the involuntary host and
hostess could arrange for the enter
taihment of the mixed company, the
latter considerably came to their res
u and by the removal of sundry
masks and coverings showed them
selves to be neighbors of Thirty-third
J street. The plotters had learned that
it was MI. Birely's birthday and
planned a little surprise for him. In
this they succeeded thoroughly, al
though the estimable hostess protest.
ed that a mean advantage had been
taken of her. The self-invited guests
had stored a goodly supply Of edibles
in a convenient place and at the pro-
per time produced them, much to the
relief of Mrs. Birely, who had been
wondering how she was going to feed
the invaders.
Instrumental and vocal music and
an old%-fashioned, neighborly good
time speeded the hours until midnight,
when the plotters withdrew, leaving
a handsome cup and saucer for Mr..
Birely as a memento of the occasion,
with the remark that unlike Upton,
he did not have to cross the ocean to
Gift" the cup, as it was brought to
him.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09

Last evening a freight train, com
posed of 4S cars, carrying a unique
and highly interesting assortment of
goods, arrived from the west. 1t con-
tanned the governments Philip
pine exhibit for the St. Louis
exposition. A number of the
cars we're loaded with bamboo
for Nc~onstruction of buildings, while
the. remainder contained articles OF
handlwork of the natives, including
about everything made by them, also
native products Of different kinds. The
shipment was in charge of three Fill
spinos.
Several times of late The Gazette
has had occasion to refer to the
growing market for Montana cattle
and sheep on the Pacific coast. In
stances of numerous sales of stock,
particularly in the Gallatin valley, to
Seattle and other cities on the sound
were cited. Now comes the report
from Bozeman that within a few days
ago no fewer than 1000 head were
bought in and about Bozeman by a
man from Seattle. 1t is said that the
prices obtained were a shade better
than were offered in Chicago for the
same class of stock.
ISeveral of the large bulls in Paul
McCormick's herd of elk have been
killed during the last few days. Mr..
Mccormick obligingly organized q
regular old-fashioned hunt for the
benefit of an eastern artist, who has
been sent west by a publishing con.
Germ, which desires photographs Of
hunting scenes in the west. The
gentleman was successful in getting
a number of exceptionally good views.
One of the animals killed will be
served to the guests of the Grand,
Landlord Bennington having contract
ed for it's delivery.
Great Falls Tribune: Tuesday
evening a pleasant surprise party was
given at the home of Mrs. .. H. Flint,
on the v of her departure for Bill
ings, to which city she went the fol
lowing morning and where she in
tends making her home. Mrs. Flint
has been a resident of this city for
a number of years, and for the past
three years has conducted an art
studio in the Tod building, where
she has met with merited success.
Many Of the beautiful Oil paintings
and tapestries that have been on ex-
hibition It various times in this city
are the result of the work done by
her pupils. Mrs. Flint is an artist of
rare ability, having followed her pro-
fession for over 40 years, during
which time she has conducted an art
studio in many of the leading cities of
the United States.
Additional Local on Page 3.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09

Calling cards at Gazette ONCE.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09
Notice to Taxpayers.

All persons and corporations are
hereby Motif ID that taxes for the
year 1903 arc now cite anu PAYABLE
at the Office OF TIE county treasurer
at Billings, Montana. Taxes not paid
on or before November 30 become de-
linquent and a penalty of 10 per cent
will be added. Remit promptly in
bank drafts. express, or money or
ders through the postofice.
G. F. BURLA,
45-8 County Treasurer.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09

Frank Cannon of Glendive is at the
Grand.
A. c. Smith of Terry is autograph
ed at the Grand.
F. Sparkling of Red Lodge was a visi-
tor in the city yesterday.
MI. and Mrs. G. e. Barnes of Lewis
town are guests at the Grand.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Stocker of Miles
City are registered at the Grand.
F. C. Allen and wife Of Red Lodge
were visitors in the city yesterday.
Fred H. Hathhorn was among those
who left last Wednesday for Helena.
A trainload of sheep was forwarded
to Chicago yesterday by the Custer
Sheep company.
The Misses Panton are entertaining
a number of their friends this af-
ternoon at cards.
Charles OMEN of Wibaux is in the
city, having brought up his son for
treatment for typhoid fever.
Mrs. j. N. Tolman OF Red Lodge
passed through the city this morn
ing on her way home from Helena.
Miss Orilla Whitney departed yes
terday for Sheridan to visit friends
and attend the industrial convention.
Il. ]. Bouton, of the Bouton Live
stock company, returned yesterday
from a business trip into Nebraska.
Charles Spear, cashier of the Bill
ings State bank, is at Helena, having
gone there Wednesday to attend the
fair.
The Misses Moss, who have been
visiting relatives in the city during
the summer, returned to their home,
Paris, Mo-, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Street, residing
in South Thirty-third street, are re-
joicing in the birth of a daughter,
who was born Wednesday night.
This morning MIR. and Mrs. Allen
Simmons of Belfast, Me-, the parents
of Mrs. B. G. Shorey, arrived from
the east. They expect to remain dur
ing The winter.
By a new time card that went into
effect on the Burlington last Sunday,
train No. As. freight, now arrives at
11:4O a. m. None of the other trains
is affected by the change.
Henry "A. Miller, collector for the
First National bank, left Wednesday
morning for his former home, Clarks-
Vile, Mo-, having been appraised by
telegraph Of the serious. sickness OF
his mother.
Their new residence in North Thir-
ty-second street having been complet-
ed, Mr.. and Mrs. p. HI. Smith have
vacated their old home in North
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09
JAMES e. FREE, M. D.
1851 ~
Five Thousand Dollars Reward.

Livingston, Oct. 1.-THE Northern,
Pacific Railway company now offers
a reward of $4,000 for the arrest and
conviction Of the parties doing de-
.struction work with dynamite. This
reward is additional to that already
offered by the state of Montana and
Park county.
46-3 D. BOYLE, Supt.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09
Broke Into His House.

s. LeQuinn of Cavendish, VT, was
robbed of his customary health by in
vasion of chronic constipation. When
DR.. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house his trouble was arrested and
now he's entirely cured. They're guar
anteed to cure. 25c at Chapple Drug
Co.'s drug store.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09
Wanted.

From $500 to 5000 sheep to run on
shares; have good range, plenty hay
to secure them in winter. Reference,
Dawson. County bank. Wibaux, Mont.
Address S. M. Wills & Son, Wibaux,
Mont. 1879
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09
A Love Letter

Would not interest you if you're
looking for a guaranteed salve for
sores, burns or piles. Otto Dodd OF
Ponder, Mo-, writes: g" suffered with
an ugly sore for a year, but a box OF
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me. It's
the best salve on EARTH" 25c at Chap
pie Drug Co.'s.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09
Don't Forget Me.

When you are placing your insur.
ance. My companies and rates can
not be excelled. Edgar B. Camp, First
National bank building. 154-tf
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09

The Big Oregon Nursery Co, Salem.
Oregon, wants live, hustling statesmen
to introduce Burbank's grand new
plum, Maynard; also a complete line
of superior nursery stock. Cash adj
vanced weekly. Write quick for full
particulars and secure choice Of ter
ritory. kn30
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-10-09
For Sale.

For Sale.
Six room house. three corner lots.
near northside school house; $1,000
on easay payments.
6-tf e. b. CAMP,
zeal Estate and Live Stock Broker.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04
GREENS As A SPRING TONIC

At the beginning of Spring there comes
an uncomfortable longing for fresh green
vegetables and acids. The same feeling
possesses the sailor far away at sea-a
longing which produces disease if neg
lected for too long period. History
tells of entire communities in the virgin
forests of the new world who perished in
winter from scurvy. In one case colony
from the Old World was saved by the
discovery of cranberry bed under the
snow, out of which the fruit was quickly
dug, and gave the necessary vegetable
acid to the suffering colony.
In these modern days, when tropical
fruit and green vegetables are brought to
market in abundance in winter, one can
hardly realize the suffering from scurvy
after the long shut in period in olden
times. As late as the eighteenth GEN.
tury there was scarcity of acid foods in
the early Spring. The rhubarb plant was
then welcomb as an anti-scorbutic, be-
cause it could be obtained so much earlier
than any fruit that ripens in fields, gar
dens or orchards. Its early name Of
Spring fruit shows for what purpose il
was chiefly used, as a substitute for stewed
fruit. The value of the fresh, acid quail
ity of the rhubarb makes it superior ION
the score of healthy to any canned, dried
or preserved fruit, and it was known to
our ancestors as one of the best anti
scorbutic foods that could be obtained.
To-day, when the horrors of scurvy are
no longer to be feared in the civilized
world, there is still, however, sugges-
ton of the old trouble that comes in the
Spring from the need of the good green
herbs of the earth and of acid fruits.
Though rhubard is no longer necessity
to health, it is plant which should NOS
be neglected, but stewed regularly when
fresh as Spring tonic, good for young
and old. Remember to cut the rhubard
without peeling it. Season it lightly
with sugar. Stew it slowly in an old
fashiond porcelain pinkin. Like lettuce
salad, it is one of the best and most GER
tain remedies for the tired, worn feeling
Of spring that can possibly be- given the
family.
Use salads freely at this season of the
year, and stews of good green herbs. like
spinach, sorrel and any pot herbs.
Healthy people eat dandelion green's as
healthy animals eat grass. They fill
want that nothing else seems to do. Pee-
Pile were healthier in the old fashioned
lines, when they gathered the greens
rom the good earth and cooked them as
oon as they were gathered
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04
THE II. S. SEPARATOR

May be little higher price than some
other Separators, but those who use it lind
after short tine in use that it is the
CHEAPEST, BECAUSE IT GETS ALL
THE CREAM, and the longer it is used,
the cheaper it will be; for the difference in
the quantity of cream saved will soon pay
for the Separator. W@Get U. S. SEP
ARATOR and "DAVIS SWING"
CHURN, and you will never regret it,
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04
DELAWARE NOTES

An effect is being made to organize
military company in Newark.
Wilmington merchants are being VIC
timized by a flood Of bogus checks.
City Councilmen Reynolds, Gallagher
and schudhardt will be opposed for re-
election at the New Castle city contest
Chauncey P. Holcomb, Francis Deli.
Janvier and William Deakyne are candi-
dates for trustee of the commons of New
Castle.
Thomas Terry, colored, has been sent
to New Castle County Workhouse
charged with assaulting Mrs. Layinia
Bartlett, of Newport.
Wilmington police, Sunday afternoon,
raided the gamblers at Todd's Cut. Isaac
Anderson and James Young, both
colored, were captured.
Ground has been broken for the NAL.
leable iron plant to be erected on the
Lobdell farm, near Eden Park. The
main building will be 32O feet long and
10 feet wide.
A plan is under way to secure a prak
on the Delaware River front, south of
New Castle, which will be connected
with spur from the tracks of the New
Castle & Delaware City Electric Railway.
Lewis R. Cummins, Jr., arrested in
Elkton, Nd, for driving away horse
belonging to Liveryman Spencer Foulk,
of Wilmington, has been taken to Phila-
delphia to answer charge of rcbbing an
express company of $16O.
Herbert Price was fined SIS in Viii.
mington City Court Monday for selling
milk Eot up to the required standard.
In Wilmington City Court Monday
Isaac Jackson was fined $1OO and costs
for running speak-easy, raided on Sun-
day.
Dr. August Nagendank, one of the best
known physicians of Wilmington, is
seriously i'll from the effects of a stroke
of paralysis.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04

"The price of COAL is down'-not
as low as it should be-but it is down. And
the price of Stoves advanced ten per cent.
since 1st january, 1913, on COOKS and
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04

tention has been paid to
every detail of manufacture 4 W
the suit is really worth
81. 80; our price..,.,......,.....
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04
Mems and Bows Shoes

Our Shoe Department is known to our
patrons. Our reliability is tested by
everyone who has worn our Shoes. Our
guarantee stands with each purchase.
Money back or new pair of Shoes if
first pair is not satisfactory.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04

the SANE CUT PRICES which made four months ago
get your while you have such opportunity
Our prices higher but the time being will continue
follows
up $22 So "Atlas "Classic," Nuban' and "Jewel Oak
Single Heaters, No 10 to No. 16, at $50 to $1,000
Othello" Ranges Coal or Wood so; No 1923 co.
Sunshine Range, Coal Wood No $780, No S22 %;
Iron King Cook Coal Wood No 90; No. g. s2l Oo;
No. g. s23. So
Wyoming Dockash, Range, Coal or Wood No 25Oo No.
g. $780, THERMOMETERS. Peninsula Steel oven
Range No g. $18. So same stove with Reservoir $25 90
Steel Range "Premier' No. 8, WITH HIGH-cLosET AND
RESERVOIR no better made $45 co. Steel Range domestic
No. g. with High Reservoirs at correspondngy low
prices the Cook Stoves and Ranges OF the very
highest grade We have great variety OF other
Cooks Ranges wood and coal Heating Stoves at
much lower prices.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04
Mems Furnishing
Goods

This is your opportunity to supply
yourself economically with the newest
styles and best makes of Shirts, Neck
wear. Underwear, etc.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04

Balbgganri Shirts and Drawers. 1ic
Fine Percale Shirts. 25c
Bedford Cord shirts.........." 35c
Black and White Working Shirts 25c
Double back and front, Black
Striped or Dotted Shirts........ 49c
Extra Fine Percale shirts... 49c
Extra Fine Madras Shirts with pair
cuffs detaclied..................... A8c
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-01
New Subscribers.

Mrs. Nora Hettinger, Elmer Rock,
o. Daily, Mrs. Elma Morgan, q. A.
Nelson, John Olson, Weiser; Doug
Weston, Bear; John w. Howard,
Bourne; Ada Ethel Dray, Blanche,
Idaho.
Renewals: Mrs. W. f. Graham,
w. j. Stuart, F. S. Ramsey, Lee
Barton, L. E. Cross, VIM. jefferson
A. H. Hand, B. 9. PhettepIace, K
j. Smith, Weiser; John Michaels
Middle Valley; Mrs. Grochowski
Duluth, MIMI, sent by Mrs. Ruff NJ
G. Fuller, Mineral.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-01


Ralph Cowden and Sumner Dee,
two prominent business men OF Cald-
well, we're IN the city Saturday. The
gentlemen are en-route to the north
ern part of the county on a fishing
and hunting vacation.
G. W. Jones returned from the
Seven Devils Saturday afternoon,
where he has been for the past week
on business connected with the ore
belonging to the Boston & Seven
Devils Copper Company.
The girls who have been selected
to ride on the car of state are re-
! quested to meet with Miss Harper at
the Opera House Friday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Girls are requested to
take their sashes with them.
Geo. S. Gabbert the Spokane min
ing man arrived in the city Sunday
evening, and left for Thunder Noun
tain Monday morning. Mr.. Gabbert
represents people who are always on
the lookout for a good thing, and we
expect to hear of large deal short
ly.
John Nusline will ship seven carr
of horses to Arkansas about the l2tl
of this month. Mr. Nuslne has jus
returned from trip to that stat
with Idaho horses. He found /
ready market and good prices. HI
says the negroes of Arkansas ar
bronco busters.
Delegates to tue Epworth Leagu
: convention at Nampa, from Weise
il report pleasant time and pleasan
treatment by the Nampa members o
h the League The next meeting Q
Il the League will be held at Weiser
June of next year.
:, County Commissioner McCur
states that he spoke to the road SUI
ervisor, several weeks before IL
: Gordon accident happened, in regar
IS to the bridge over the district irrig
is ton ditch, and that the supervls'
0. had not followed his suggestion
w otherwise the bridge would have be-
1T in repair.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-01
IENDOME ARRIVALS.

Twitchell, Bros. L Hutchinson. w
Perkins. G 0 Holt, Berlin, n II f w
Carothers, Chas Carothers. II X Gear,
Pollock; Edridge, Boise; 7 e Ger
old. Portland; John A Wilson, Meadows
J S Stark, Ontario; Ed Short: Payette; a
G Harrison. Milwaukee; Harry New,
Portland; G H Olendorf, st Joe; W b
Horn, Helena; L Black. S F; G Funk
Ogden; Harry Smith, Baker; r {
Thompson, Boise Viola Hutchison
Meadows; e w Cummings, Seattle; Gee
Minger and wife, Pendleton, Harry NC
Donald, Pendleton; t Regain, Boise; q I
Baker Creshone Col; w a Shepherd, N
Ross, Pearl; w W Cowan, st Joe; ) l
Watson, Council; A G Shoemaker, Coun
Gil: A Eoff, Boise; w A Goodman
Hunt; Mrs w Powers, Boise; } |
Howell, Atchison, Joe Page and family
Ontario; Harry G Lacy; w ii Dauer
| Spokane
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-01
.. S. |. TIME TABLE

B. Gear is a visitor in the city
p Pollock.
E. Helmig is in the city from
(ette Lakes.
I'M Reagan, of Boise, was a visitor
BE city Saturday.
AlOert Eoff of Boise, was a bust
sWsltor to the city Saturday.
lorrls Sommer made business
10 Baker City Saturday.
ars' E. A. Noe, of Middle Valley
ing friends in Weiser Monday,
representative l.. w. Smith OF
pOna, is in the city on business.
H. Wilson of Cambridge, made
"lness trip to the city Monday,
\ "mte Of Middle Valley, was 9
'nsSs visitor to the city Monday
Oe Rage, formerly of Ontario
'suoVed with his family to Wei
''Ae'S Tor the Fourth of July bal
Oe found on sale at all dru|
hes.
~ Thompson, the Wetherby
'ng man, was in the city on bust
prdsy.
~sph Pinkham, of BOISE, ez
W states Marshal, is in the cit
~ a. W. Waters, of Weisel
'''t'ng old friends at Caldwe
~ W. G. Kinser and children
s ~ Of Council, were visitors
city Monday.
,s' OuOre Van Meter and Cha
'snAoff left for Thunder Moui
Yesterday morning. &.
w. = nheithley, prosperous Mi
alley rancher, is a buslne
vi Tho AZ ~
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-01
Great Bargain in Stock
Ranch.

440-acre ranch, tree water, wei,
improved, raises 400 tons of hay and
commands good range privileges.
located at town of Meadows, Idaho.
Also livery stable 40 l25 feet. ano
8 lots; only livery stable in that sec,
sion. Will take So, 600 worth o.
cattle as part payment, balance on
easy terms For particulars enquire
80 w. L. ANDERSON,
- Weiser, Idaho,
or MARION PAGE.
Meadows, Idaho. :,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-01

John Michaels, the Middle Valley
farmer, ives in Weiser Monday. John
said he sold out once, but could not
bring himself to leave thatdelightful
vale and had to rustic himself new
place.