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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
RAIN A GREAT BOON.
May Storm Gives Bright Outlook to
Feruus Ranchmen and Stockmen.


THE usual late spring storm, which
is expected about the middle of May,
seemed to have been DELAYED some
where, but what II lost in time, 1t
certainly made up in severity" said
a well known sheepman from Gar.
neill, Fergus county, to a Record re.
porter, land yet for all its severity
the losses in young lambs will be
small.
Landing throughout our section
of the country is well over with and
owing to early rains, the ranges are
in better condition than they have
been for years. consequently the
sheep are in better shape to stand a
short storm. like the one of Mon.
day and Tuesday, than they would
have been under ordinary circum-
stances; furthermore, the sheepmen
have profited by the experience Of
former years and most Of them have
provided shelter for their drop bands
and they try to hold them neal this
shelter until danger from sudden
storms has passed.
"There may be some loss among
the dry bands and wether bands, from
'piling' up in the storm. but I do not
anticipate any great loss,
what little loss the stockmen may
sustain from the effects Of this storm,
will be more than equalized by the
benefit to the range.
"The past four years have been
very dry and the ranges have suf-
fered greatly from drouth and over.
stocking, and another season without
a good rainfall would have virtually
ruined them and compelled a number
Of stock raisers to go out Of bust
ness. The fall of rain which mark.
ed the commencement of the storm
was heavy. and this was followed by
a fall of heavy wet snow, in some
places reaching IL inches, the av.
erage being about 6 inches. The
ranchers and stockmen throughout
central Montana are certainly feeling
jubilant over the prospects for a
good range and plenty of hay. There
is very little. II any, old hay left in
the country"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
leWistown Can Now Boast of a Ma
tional Institution.

The Judith Basin Bank ceased to
exist last Saturday and the First Ma
tional Bank of Lewistown became the
official name of the popular institu-
ton on the corner of Fifth avenue
and Main street. The conversion
went into effect when the bank Off
comptroller of the currency announc.
ing that the charter No. 1874 TO the
new national banking institution had
been issued Friday and would be re-
ceived by the bank within a few days.
The change will les a great deal
to the fiourishing young banking
house. Although organized but five
years ago, 1t has made almost phe-
nomenal strides to Its present excel.
lent position among the financial In.
situations of the state. During that
time its capital stock has increased
from $4,000 to $1,000 900 and its sur.
plus and profits reach the very cred.
liable sun of s35, 1000, while its depos'
Its are now $325,00O. Such progress
has been rarely IL ever equaled In a
town of the size Of Lewistown. To
several reasons are due this crafty
ing business on the part of the Judith
Basin Bank. now the First National
Bank. II was fortunate In being sit
uated In the very heart OF OF the
most favored regions in the state; II
was founded by good, solid business
men with experience in financial af
fairs and of these men. its officers
have always been energetic yet con
servative. Herman Often is presi
dent of the institution and possesses
the qualities which make him admir-
ably fitted for the important posi-
ton. George j. Bach has been cash
Ter of the Judith Basin Bank since lis
organization five years ago, and to hi
personal popularity and keen business
acumen is due a large share OF thu
banks success Walter b. Miner oc
cupies the important position OF as
sistant cashier and his correct knowl
edge of the intricacies Of the bank
ing business makes him a valuable
member of the working force. Cley
er and accommodating clerks in al
departments complete an excellen
roster of employees.
In order to keep pace with Its In
creasing importance in the bankin
world, the interior of their buildin
has been lately repapered, repainte
and generally renovated. 1t is no'
as neat a banking room as can b
found anywhere in the state. Tha
, the First National Bank of Lewis
,, town will carry out and enlarge o
the progressive policy which ha
been maintained by the Judith Bi
sin Bank is an assured fact.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
One of the Bio Mines.


THE gross earnings of the Barnes.
King group of mines in Fergus coun-
ty," said one of the owners in this
city, now average about $4,000 a
month, and from the present outlook
1t is not possible that the product
will be reduced, but rather that it
will be increased when the higher
grade ore is worked at the southern
end of the four claims. The main
working claim is developed to a
depth between 500 and 900 feet. and
is producing ore at a rate of nearly
200 tons a day. The ore vein aver
ages about go feet in width and the
ore is raised by means of a hoist and
trammed to the mill. and while this
ore is sometimes called a porphyry,
or an altered limestone, 1t is reality
a silicate paste or ~sedimentary origin
and is found in limestone, with a
hanging wall, or casing, OF fine
grained duartzite.
The company has four claims on
this dyke or sillicate lead and is at
present prospecting with a diamond
drill to a great depth. This mode of
prospecting such a mining claim Is
considered efficient, economical and
rapid. At times as much as forty
feet Of ground is penetrated in a day
and many holes are being driven,
and the ores taken out are assayed to
determine the values of the ground
passed through. When the drilling
Is completed the owners of the mine
will be able to measure up and as
certain the amount of ore available
and its probable value.
The next step in development will
be the driving of a tunnel from the
south end of the ore body to connec,
with the present shaft, thus opening
up a tremendous amount of ore
enough to last for years.
The milling plant is run by steam
and water is piped to the mine from
a stream several miles distant in the
mountains. The gold values are saw
ed by cyanide treatment.
THE company has on its pay rol
about 100 men and pays out in wages
every month the sum Of about $40,
600. Other expenses are estimated
at about s 5000 a month. leaving
net profit to the owners of abou
$4,000 a month, a gross total o
$4S0,000 a year. This Is a showing
that is equaled by few gold mines II
the world, when the amount of tn
ore treated and the size of the plan
are taken into consideration.-He'
nj Record.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Tonopah,s Great Future.

Thomas J. Lynch, of Tonopah, New.
has been In Butte a few days on bus
mess connected with different mining
concerns in Nevada, where he has
been located for some time past. Ac
cording to Mr.. Lynch the city of Ton
opah has a population at present Of
5000, and as soon as the new railroad
enters the place, which will be by
July l. the place will experience 9
boom and will 500 have 10000 per
sons there.
According to the president of the
new railroad, who vas seen by Mr.
Lynch in San Francisco a few days
ago. time tables are being prepared
and a thorough service is being ar
ranged for between Tonopah and
Mound House, the terminal between
the narrow and broad guage roads.
When this road is completed" said
Mr.. Lynch to a Miner reporter yes.
terday, the time to San francisco
will be shortened twenty-four hours
which will be just half what 1t is now
There Is an immense tonnage in the
camp o waiting for the compile
tion of the road and freight rates will
be more than cut in two.
THE Tonopah Mining company has
contracted with the American Smelt
ing & Refining company, of Salt Lake
for 100000 tons of ore. The Montana
Tonopah company, which was organ
lied eighteen months ago, has paid
$4,000 in dividends, and this com
pany, together with the North Star
the Tonopah Mining company, the
Tonopah Extension company and the
Midway, will easily be on a dividend
paying basis IS soon as the railroad
is completed.
The Nevada-Alpine mine, which Is
twenty-six miles from Tonopah, anG
which is but eighteen months old, has
paid $4,000 In dividends. This mine
is worked by the O'Meara-Lynch com
pany. The twenty-six miles of coun
try between Goldfield and Tonopah
in my estimation, is one of the mos
promising gold districts in the coun
try. I believe 1t will even equal Grip
pie Creek, Colo.
II. T. Bragdon, who, by the way
Is a Montana man, is an owner ant
director of the January group o
mines at Goldfeld. This group haI
from 81, 900, 900 to 81, 500, 900 worth o
ore in sight. and 1t is but six months
old. The Goldfield district covers al
area of about twenty-four squar,
niles ."-Butte Miner.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01

the nation has advanced, until toda,
1t protects nor than eighty million
souls. That flag has seen the dark
and gloomy days of Valley Forge. Il
has been at Gettysburg, at shiloh
Dewey carried 1t half way round the
world and under Its folds vanquished
a formidable foe; Schley was victor.
ious at Santiago whilst il proudly
tloated at the masthead Of the Amer,
lean ships. That flag saw the strug.
gle which resulted in tine shackles be.
ing stricken from four million slaves.
II is a holy emblem. for the hest, the
bravest men eve sent to do battle.
fought and died beneath II.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Sued by His Doctor.

"A doctor has sued me for $3.50,
which | claimed vas excessive for a
case Of cholera morbus." says X
White, of Coachella. Cal. "At the
trial he praised his medical skill and
medicine. I asked him # II was moi
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy he used, as | hat
good reason to believe 1t was, and
he would not say under oath that II
was not" No doctor could use a bet
ter remedy than this in a case o.
cholera morbus; 1t never fails. SOLE
by all druggists and dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
That Throbbino Headache.

Would quickly leave You, II you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands OF sufferers nav proved
their matchless merit for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood and build up your health. Only
% cents, money back If not cured,
Sold by Delzell Drug Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Attention. Dancers.

A big dance by the people of For
est Grove Friday evening, June 3rd,
proceeds to go toward payment of
special mail carrier of recently es.
tablished postoffice. A f~rst-class bas-
ket supper will be given by the ladies.
Dance committee will provide best OF
music. Eighteen hundred feet of
first-class floor surface; twelve sets
can be accommodated. Come, every.
body, and have a good time. BY order
of committee.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Ten Years in bed

r. A. Gray, ]. p, oakyillr. Ind,
writes. For ten years | was confined
to my bed with disease Of my kid,
neys. It was so sever that I could
not move part OF the time. | con.
suited the very best medical skill
available, but could get no relief un,
til Foley's Kidney Cure was recon,
mended to me. II has been a Godsend
to me-" Sold by L. F. McKochnie.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01

Importance is to be brought up be.
fore the lodge.
Lady Commander Mrs. II. r. LONG
departed on Monday mornings train
for her home in Kansas City. She
will be absent some three or four
months visiting her parents and rel
atives. She will also attend the St
Louis fair before her return to Lewis
town. Lady Lieutenant Commander
Wentworth will fill the lady comman.
der's position during the absence OF
Lady Long.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Delightful Afternoon Function.

Mrs. Charles H.. Williams gave a
very delightful afternoon" on Satur
day at which her sister, Mrs. James
Michael, of st. Paul, was guest of
honor. The following ladies were the
invited guests: Mesdames. Andrus,
Lehman, Won Tobel, Long, Vrooman,
Miner, Bach and Wagner, the Misses
Margaret Hughey and Mabel Supre'
nant, assisted in serving.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Society . Notes
evening Reception.

Last Wednesday evening the mem.
bers OF st. James Episcopal church
and congregation held a reception at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George J.
Bach in honor Of Rev. H. G.. Wake.
field and family, the new rector OF
the parish. A very large number OF
guests called and the evening was
most pleasantly passed in social con.
%versation and with music. Delicious
refreshments. consisting of ice cream
and cake and coffee were served dur.
Ing the evening. Mrs. Cannon and
Mrs. Akely poured, while the ladies
of the Guild assisted in serving.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Driven to Desperation.

Living at an out of the way place.
remote from civilization. a family is
often driven to desperation in case
Of accident. resulting in burns. cuts
wounds, ulcers. etc. Lay In a supply
of Bucklen's Arnica salve. It's the
best on earth. 25c at Delzell DRUG
Company.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Informal Dancing Party.

On saturday evening at Culver's
hall occurred n of the most enjoy
able informal dances that has been
given during the past season. The
members of Prof. Races and the Gull
e orchestras giving the dance to a
few invited friends. A delicious sup
per was served and a general good
time was had. About twenty couples
were present.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01

During the summer kidney irregu'
l~arities are often caused by excessive
drinking or being o~verheated. At.
tend to the kidneys at once by using
Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by Z. F
McKechnie.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Maccabees FIourlshinq.

The L. o. T. NJ. is still fiourishlng
and taking In new members every
meeting. Last meeting Miss Mary
Simpson and Miss Jessie Gudgell
Joined the hive.
All members OF the Ladies Of the
Maccabees are requested to be pres
emit at the next regular meeting on
June 3rd, as business Of very much
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Whither-so-Ever

Miss Margaret Hughey was hostess
to the W%hither-so Evers on Monday
night. The evening was spent in the
usual happy manner. A chaing dish
lunch was served. The following
young ladies were present: Misses
Noble, Cook, Dwight, Stewart, Cross,
Elizabeth Cross, Weldon, Newell and
Meyersick.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Attention, Stockmen.

A thoroughbred Kentucky jack will
stand this season at the place of W.
A. Lacock, one mile east of Lewis.
town. Terms. $40 for the season;
SIS to insure with foal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
Among the Mines
Devoted to the Large Min.
ing Interests or rergus
County General Notes.

Reports from Landusky are to the ef-
rect that the showing on the properly
Oh the Alder Gulch Mining company,
Oh which L. W. King is the principal
s~tockholder, justify the prediction
that King and his associates will some
DAY have one Of the best mines in the
state. A big strike of very rich ore
mas recently been struck on the Ala.
bama claim, belonging to the Alder
guich group. The Western Mining
q Real Estate Bureau OF this city
mas ON exhibition a specimen of some
ore taken from the Alabama, which
assays the very unusual figure of SIG,
600 a ton. The Alder gulch cyanide
mill is running full capacity and is
adding materially to the monthly out.
put OF gold in Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01
installation and BANQUET.

The Masonic lodge on Saturday
night initiated members into the third
degree of the order and also held a
banquet which proved to be very
much of a social success.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01

For sick headache take Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver tablets and
a quick cure is certain. For sale by
all druggists and dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01

Mrs. C. G. Plummer, of Salt Lake
City, will be the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. T. Andrus during her s~ojourn
In Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-06-01

w. G. Moore has gone east to pur-
chase some casing for a diamond drill
which he intends to put into opera.
ton on his property near Kendall.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-27
e. E. HAMILTON. N. Z.

lbs East Douglas avenue {Rittfng block,
third hoor). Take elevator at Market
street entrance.
Practice limited to Eye. Ear. Nose ana
Throat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-27
ONLY KNEW PROMINENT JOINTS

Members OF the very exclusive and Sc
iect Maryland club would probably have
been much edited had they heard the
name applied TO their o-gsnization one
night last week By conductor of a Mon
ument street car. The story also Illus
trates the ignorance 90 some az the con-
ductors OF the location Of prominent build
ings
The car was bound east and STOPPED in
front OF the Hotel Rennert TO permit &
weII-dreSsed gentleman q get on. As he
handed his fare TO the conductor the pas
sengsr said:
Please give me transfer to II. car
that goes past the Maryland club
Where bouts is the place. / never
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-27
COMPLICATIONS MAY ENsuE.

Athens. April An afray betwecn
Turkish gendarmes and Greeks is re
ported from Smyrna in which N. Del
Yannis secretary Of the Greek consulate,
was slightly wounded. Serious Compli-
cations may ensue.
II appears that NJ Del Yannis endeav-
ored to open the shops Of Greek mer-
chants which had been closed for non
payment Of taxes. This was opposed By
the gendarmes. \ struggle ensued. NJ.
Del Yannis was wounded and he fired
on gendarmes. The Turkish authorities
imprisoned NJ. Del Yannis and two con-
sulate guards. who were only released
after the Intervention Of the French con-
sal. The Turkish authorities are now
holding a conference with the foreign
representatives.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-27
J. c. BROWN, M. o.
Over 40 North Main Street.

rPractice limited to Diseases Of the Eye.
Ear. Nose and Throat.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-27
J. FRANKLIN esELL, N. o.
ll2 East Douglas Avenue.

III East Douglas Avenue.
,Practice limited to Diseases OF the Eye.
Ear. Nose and Throat
dence, ga
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-27
'fE'ssss s Early Risers
Tho famous little oils.

heard OF IL" said the conductor
Another passenger enlightened the nick
81 collector and as the latter punched the
transfer and HANDED Il TO the gentleman
Re said. ALPHABETICALLY:
a fellow can't keep all these minor
Joints in his head Baltimore Sen
The colored American., 1904-06-25

Cleanses the scalp of dandruff, stops
it from falling and will make it grow
even in bald spots. Mrs. Thomas
teaches each patient how to massage
her scalp. This arouses the circuIa-
ton and makes new hair If your
hair needs attention, try this prepara-
tion and you will not regret it. 1t is
NOT A STRAIGHTENER. Natural
hair is woman's crown of beauty,
and you can have it if you want it.
Price, LOO. Send stamps for Hair
and Complexion Talks" It tells you
all you want to know about yourself.
Please send stamps when asking for
information or no attention will be
paid to your letter.
Send money by postoff1ce order to
Mrs. Alice H. Thomas, 1888 Felicity
street, phone 3O94-12 New Orleans, La.
The colored American., 1904-06-25

realizing that the demand
o mission
to
by taking the
Training School
their noble 2nbon dedicate
Chranizaton their people The students
helpful neighbor
ing
in national the inten
theOogical Work
to all denominations
building
taught York friend 1t structure
The
J. Is the He
P w.
H T. o.
EXPENSFSThe teaching Of
room light fuel washing etc. $3.50
to $500
in
his is fftvfv
and
Nine
further information
The colored American., 1904-06-25

Small outfit to agents on commits
sion of 40 cents on the dollar. Hust-
ling agents wanted to handle our great
remedies. All kinds, they sell rapid
ly; the people want them. Agents
commission 40 cents out of every dol
lar. Enclose $1.OO as a guarantee of
express charges and pay the rest when
the goods are sold Remember, Time
is money, friends. Address,
DIR. c. G. GONOND,
II Harmon Court, Chicago, III.
The colored American., 1904-06-25

FoR RENT:-Large front room suit
able for man and wife, on Pierce Place
near Fourteenth street. Address, c..
T., this Office.
The colored American., 1904-06-25
Some Men Pay $4,000

For an expert to manage their ad.
z,rtising. There are others who pay
q no for an annual subscription to
priDters ink and learn what all ad-
Tertisers are thinking about. But
even these are not the extremes reach
ed There are men who lose over
100000 a year by doing neither one.
For sample copy send 10c to Printers
Ink. No. 10 Spruce Street. New York
City.
The colored American., 1904-06-25
| OoOO Of OAn and Upwards
| UdHN Ill MIL Made on Fur
niture, Pianos,

Wagons, etc. at lowest rates and IN the
day YOU apply We are lOaning on the
Bidding and Loan Association plan,
which makes the cost of carrying loans
much less than you pay elsewhere, and
allows you to pay it off in any size notes
you desire, running from one to twelve
months. you only pay for the use of the
money for the length of time you carry
Il If you have a loan with some other
company We will pay it off and advance
You more money if desired. Rates cheer
luly given and no cost to you unless the
nan IS made. Loan made anywhere in
the District. Call and get rates. Front
room first floor, Scientific American
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-02-04

would bring them luck. Minnie wore her
first long Dress" and Mr.. Clark seemed
so much struck with her wonderful re-
semblance to the bride that Aunty may
still have one of her nieces married
well.' Herbert in spite Of Aunt Made
lines fears. seems altogether "for bet
ter and not "for worse" He may new
er be rich. but he is loving and honora-
bic. and on each wedding anniversary
he gives his wife valentine. which is
carefully treasured. But Kitty begs in
vain for the faded pink envelope and it's
enclosure. "I'll leave it to you, dear"
said Aunty, on the third anniversary Of
Kitty's marriage, but as long as live
I'll keep my one valentine. May yours
have only sweet memories enshrined in
them. Mine, though precious, tells
mixed tale Of sorrow, hope. almost de-
spair. But, through it all, hope tri-
umphs."
And Kitty remembering the dying
bed. where the poor weak man had re-
pented Of his wasted life, felt that even
Aunt Madelines choice had not been so
utterly mistake as some would insist.
The Housewife.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-02-04

it himself. This was when Colonel
Thornton. of the British regulars, made
his attack on Jackson
A relative of the speakers, Henry
GuesnO, who went to New York city
about nineteen months ago was the
first man to make corncob pipes for
sale. 1t was in 1867, when he was en-
ployed by man named Mayrone In
New Orleans. Mayrone had been his
owner in the days of slavery and came
upon Guesno one day when he was
whiting a pipe and asked him why
style corncob had long been an institu-
ton of the Southern negro but not Of
merchantable article. The interrog-
atOry Of Mayrne set Guesno thinking,
with the result that In the fall Of 1867,
at Mechanics and Agricultural AsSo-
cations fair of the State Of Louisiana,
held in New Orleans, he exhibited a
number Of pipes, all Of which had
ready sale. One Objectionable feature
was that the bowl burned out very
quickly. Guesno consulted a we'll
known chemist, with the result that
harmless chemical composition was
applied which infinitely prolonged the
life Of the corncob and which to-day
is being used in it's manufacture. In
the days Of GuesnO it was said he re-
ceived as high as $25 for pipe which
to-day can be bought for a nickel
Philadelphia Press.