Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-12-14

kinds of meats, including fish and oys
tiers. He also carries a line of vege-
tables. The patrons of the city meat
market are sure to receive just treat
ment. Call at this place before pur-
chasing your Christmas turkey.
The X. OF p. endowment lodge No.
4 elected the following officers at the
last regular meeting: C. c., r. A.
Mckee; V. c., J.. M. Williams; Prel.,
b. c. Wiedeman; NJ. of w. Neil Stu
art; NJ. OF A., ]. T. Wells; X. of r.
and s., DIR. Lakey; NJ. Of F., A. Sch
neider; NJ. of f., N. l.. Poland; /. G.,
Geo. Powers; o. G., l.. A. Bruce.
Henry Daniels, the caterer, is maxi
ing preparations to give an elaborate
dinner for Christmas. Mr.. Daniels has
The reputation of being one of the
best restaurant man in the county, and
YOU want a good short order meal
not fail to step into the White
louise restaurant. where you will re-
celve good service and anything the
market affords in the line of edibles.
The merchants are making extern
! preparations for the holiday trade
and all have large stocks of holiday
goods displayed, the window and show
display being the finest ever had
in our town. Washburn AZ Cunning
ham. the druggists, have one of the
finest windows in town and It would
be a credit to any of the large cities.
II is very artistically and tastefully
decorated and displays toilet sets, al
buns, shaving sets. work baskets, per-
fumery. toilet articles. and many 9TH
er useful and handsome presents. The
credit of this display is due TO Mr..
Heckler. the druggist.
The land contest case of Samuel
Hurvitch. administrator of the estate
of Alice Marie Whitcomb. minor, was
decided in favor of Miss Whitcomb.
This is a victory for the X. o. T. NJ,
as they took up the case of orphan,
her father having been a member OF
Gilt Edge tent No. AZ. The land will
be sold by order of the court to the
highest bidder and proceeds of same
VIII be turned owe to the orphan or
her guardian. Had il not been for
the X. o. T. NJ. lodge the child, who
Is only 6 years Of age, would have lost
the homestead of her father, who lost
his life by accident in the Gilt Edge
mine.
The Gilt Edge Mercantile company
Is the most complete store In town.
II includes several departments, com
priSing groceries, boots and shoes,
hardware. ladies' wear, with complete
line OF goods in each. The ladies' de-
paftMent Is one of the most complete,
carrying everything In this line. b.
{. Wiedeman is manager of this conf
pany and employs a number OF com
pctent clerks. They have received a
large supply of Christmas goods. Their
windows are neatly and tastily arrang-
cd and contain numerous fancy and
useful holiday gifts. The customers
of the Gilt Edge Mercantile company
ran obtain anything Needed for Holt
days. such as useful or fancy gifts,
groceries. etc. without leaving the
store. BE sure and look owe their
stock before making purchases.
The Ladies' Of the Maccabees gave
a pound social on the evening of De-
Cember Slh at Sawyer's hall. The hall
was handsomely decorated with the
oolors Of the order, and with bunting
and flags tastefully arranged and it
made the best appearance of any dec
Grating yet attempted in Gilt Edge.
In the center of the hall was a long
table laden with good things to tempt
ones appetite, and a large number OF
packages to be auctioned off. Mr..
Hugh Green acted as auctioneer. s35
being realized from the sale. After
the sale of the packages the ladies'
served an excellent lunch. consisting
of ice cream, cake, sandwiches and
coffee free. The gentlemen and la
dies then repaired to the lower room
of the hall. where dancing continued
until the wee sma' hours" About
100 persons were present and all had
an excellent time. Much credit is due
10 the committee in charge. consist
ing of Mesdames. Wiedeman. Sanger
and Anderson. for the excellence OF
the entertainment.
The agitation for a church building
at this place has been going on for
some time and through the efforts
of Rev. Van Orsdel. while here a few
weeks ago. something definite has be-
gun. Rev. Sheldon and Rev. Thomp-
Sol have partly made a canvass OF the
town. the following heading the list
with $50 each: c. Foster, c. T. Dur
ell, F. A. Barnes and v. Caraway.
Several locations have Deen offered
free. The amount subscribed will
easily reach $1,000. All the business
men and residents are glad to see
this much needed step taken and e
press themselves as willing to assist
so laudable an enterprise. The popu'
lation Is near 700 and a church build.
ing Is much needed. as there Is no
suitable place in town for holding
church services. We are all glad to
see such a step taken for the sake of
the young people, as well as the elder
ones and trust that a prosperous
church organization will be built up
here. II will not be many months
until the building will be erected. Any
services the writer al do to assist
will be freely given.
NJ. j. Dignan Is figuring on an elec-
trio light plant for Gilt Edge. He ex-
poets an expert from Butte In a few
days to go over the situation and
make estimates. Mr.. Dignan Is the
proprietor Of the Gilt Edge laundry
and has two large engines and thinks
he can furnish sufficient power to op.
crate an electric light plant also.
This Is very much needed In this town,
We hope the venture will m~aterialize
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