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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
A Generous Gift.

The Catholic ladies' Of Lewistown
are to be congratulated on their gen
erosity. Last week the ladies' held a
meeting and the accounts of the fair
were balanced. The receipts of the
fair were $750.95. the expenses were
$164.O5, leaving a balance of $536.Os.
Last Sunday night all the ladies' who
had been active workers for the fair
were present at Father Vermaat's
residence. They decided to present
the good sisters with u check OF $500
to help them In their noble work The
sisters feel highly pleased with this
token of generosity, given them by
the good ladies, who have always
been jealous church workers under
the direction OF their pastor. TNe
ladies decided to keep the balance,
$3.50. for u starting fund to build
fence around the Catholic GENE
terry and hope to raise the funds by
giving socials etc, during the com
ing winter The ladies thank ths,
public and ask for their kind patron
age IN the future
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
Dean Holes Wit.

On one occasion Dean Hole, the well
known English clergyman, with Mrs.
Hole, landed ut Dover, much exhaust
ed, after !: rough crossing of the Eng
Iish channel While waiting for the
train the dean pored over the railway
regulations "Ah,' he said, addressing
the station inspector, Its one consola-
ton after such Il crossing and this
tiresome wait that we go back ut half
price" Il don't understand sir was
the officials reply. "'rhere is no special
reduction" "Oh. yes. there is said
the dean. I've just been reading all
your notices, and you state that you
take returned empties ut much reduced
rate" Once when the dean was play
ing whist for threepenny points ne ap-
peared to be very we'll provided with
thrcepenny bits. "Ah," his opponent
remarked. have you the offertory with
you What, sir," the dean answered,
do you recognize your miserable con-
tributions:"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15

and promises to become one of the
most popular fraternal organizations
in this city.
The following officers We're installed
Saturday evening: Nj A. Hopkins.
chief ranger; Gus Steinberg, sub-chief
ranger: f. F. Mckechnle, treasurer.
W. +. Hirsch, financial secretary:
Joseph G.. Mckinney, secretary; W.
}. Norton, senior woodward; J. J. Gal
lagher. junior woodward; William
Gardner. senior beadle; Urban Jones,
Junior beadle; 0. o. Sheets, Gus Neil
sen and Purley Atkinson, trustees,
DIR. T. II. Peasants, physician; viii
son & Mckechnie. druggists, and S
d. Anderson, junior past chief rang
er
After the installation ceremonies.
which were held in Forester's hall
about thirty-five members of the new
lodge repaired to the New Ideal Cafe
where sumptuous banquet was serv
ed. Mr.. Wolff. who did the work 0t
organization. stated that he had nev
er participated in a more pleasant
| occasion.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
ROOSEvELT'S PERSONALITY.
Candidate nerriCk Says That Alone
Is Responsible for Victory.

Albany. n. y. Nov. l0-Iudge D.
Cady Herrick. the defeated candidate
of the Democratic party for governor,
will leave tomorrow for an extended
visit to Havana. His friends say his
health was poor when he excepted the
nomination and that, while he stood
the vigorous work of the campaign we'll
he is now in need of rest and recuper-
alton. Upon his return he will re-
sumo the practice of law.
In discussing the result of election.
Judge Ierricks said:
'Perhaps the Republican party would
have won this election in any event,
but the magnitude of their victory is
due to the personality of President
Roosevelt and it is his victory and
not of the party. Ever since he enter
ed public life asa member Of the assem-
bly,. soon after his graduation frolH
college, he has had a picturesque exper.
ience and his personality has been al
exceedingly attractive one to the peo.
pie. More than year ago stated
that thought him the most skillfu
politician that has ever occupied the
White home in my time. Recent ev
ents have not changed my opinion il
that respect. take Off my hat t
him.
'.This is no time for Democrats t
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
Building Belonging to Mayor [. W.
fldridee Went up In Flames at
an fnrly Hour.
loss NEARLY THREE THOUSAND
Much Nay and Probably Some Stock
Included in the lOsS---Was
Partially iasured.

Mayor l.. w. Eldridge this morning
received word that his big barn on his
ranch on Cottonwood creek was burn.
ed to the ground last night The
news was brought in by max who
saw the barn burning as he came
into the city. The fire was plainly
disCernable from this city shortly af-
ter midnight and there was some curl
ositv expressed by those who hap.
pened to be out al that ,Incanny hour
as To the location OF the conflagra-
ton. Mr. Eldridse has no, learned
anything concerning the origin Of the
blaze. as Frank Bristol. who lives on
tne place, had not arrived in the city
up TO the time this item was secEr-
ed The barn was large one. one
vi the best in the county, in fact,
and the building itself was valued by
Mr .Eldridge at $1,000. In addition
to the barn at least 400 tons of hay.
worth 81 or IS a ton, was burned and
ii is feared that at least one team Of
horses and probably some milk cows
were in the barn al the time of the
ire II they were the loss will be in
creased by several hundred dollars
Altogether the loss will be i'll the
neighborhood OF $4,000. a portion ol
which is covered BY insurance The
time That the FIRE occurred prObnbl!
precludcd the saving Of any Of til,
contents of the barn. Mr.. Eldrids
was anxiously awaiting the arrival II
| the city of some one living on th
| ranch in order that he may determin,
| what he will be out on the blaze.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15

Whlch have been paid the past week
the woods are costing consumers pret
ty high. Both the large and small
er mills have been taking these wools.
the latter being more conspicuous in
the buying than formerly. Sales are
not as large as they have been. for
the reason that sizable selections of
the kind wanted have not been OBJ
tainable. AS before stated, it is the
heavier shrinkage wools which now
figure in the business. Sales COM
prise both wools in original clips and
graded stock, and the prices paid
have ruled at about 6Oc, clean. for
fine medium clothing, &c for line
medium staple. Csc for strictly iine,
and 65@67c for strictly fine staple.
which is very scarce. Good half
blood territory is worth certainly 5sc
three-eightht blood SEC, and quarter
blood 5a@55c Prices are very strong
holders of what stock there is here
being fortified In their position by the
advancing prices at which the 1905
woods are being contracted in the
west, which have already been re-
ferreu to, and consumers who come
into the market have to pay top fig
ures, II they get any wool. Sales
comprise Wyomings. Utahs. Nevadas
and some Arizonas, as well as scour-
ed New Mexicans and Coloradoa.
Some Montanas and Idahos have been
disposed of at 23@24c for medium
clips. Included in the sales OF the
week were 9O,00r pounds of Utah in
original bags at 15h 011c. the wool
grading fine medium. with about 20
per cent medium. shrinking 72 per
cent and costing, clean, about SIC.
This was short wool. In secured ter
ritory there has been a continued
good movement, the dealers taking
! these wools freely and paying 500
I &c for good fine and fine medium.
| New fall New Mexicans have sold at
| 60c, clean, landed.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Treasurer James Cruft is once
more able to be at his Office after
severe illness.
Murray L Murray are closing out
the entire stock and in order to has
ton the matter will hold special sales
every day this week.
The stores of Lewistown now close
at 6 o'clock, departure which IS
very welcome to the clerks employed
in the different business institutions
about town.
John b. Ritch and wife returned
yesterday afternoon from brief yis-
it to their ranch near Fort Maginnis.
Special sales at Murray & Murray's S
every day this week.
Thomas Colver this week purchased
OF H. N, Clingan, OF Kendall a house
and lot in the western part OF the
city. Consideration Sl,S00. Hlleer
& Busenburg negotiated the sale.
The strong box OF Fergus county
| is being replenished at rapid rate
these days. Treasurer Croft annou1l-
ces that taxes are coming in most
satisfactorily.
There is great demand among
| the business houses about town 1ol
chicken feed and ranchers who have
on hand some wheat which is OF an
| inferior grade, can dispose OF il at
good prices.
The district school board held d
meeting Saturday evening, four mem
bers of the board, Bach, Wright. Gllk-
erson, and Busenburg. being present.
The report of superintendent
Bevis shows that there are now
800 pupils enrolled in the city. schools
an increase during the second montl
of per cent over the first month o.
the present school year. The attend
ance for second month was 9G per cent
and the cases of truency showed Oh en-
encouraging decrease. The genera
condition of the school is most salts
factory to the board, Superintendent
Revis has shown himself to be thor
ough school man in every particula
and the board justly gives him credit
for the splendid showing thus far dur
ing the year. AS advertised in th'
papers, bids for coal to be furnished
the district were opened and were a
follows: Spring Creek Coal company
1915 a ton: Black Diamond Coal comp
any, 1890 ton: Allen Brew coal comp
any, $4.75 a ton and Mcdonald Creel
coal company, $4.75 ton for nut Goa
and IS ton for lump coal. The bid
were discussed but no action was tax
EN-, the matter being laid over until /;
future meeting. Many bills were al
lowed.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
Much Business Transacted at an Ad-
iOurned Session Held Thurs
day EvcaiaQ.
SOME BIG BILLS ARE SETTLED
New Pump and nOok and Ladder Paid
fOr--One Night WatChman
dispensed With.

lAe city council met in an adjourn
Cd session Thursday night and quick.
y wtat through with large amount
q business that had accumulated
ancs the last meeting. The meeting
NA@ held in the IT. S.. land Office, the
sew city hall not having reached that
stage OF completion which would per-
asE Of a meeting being held there.
The following bills were allowed
XdDoaa.d Bros. estimate No 3. city
haal contract, $l,OOS, Citizens Elcc-
W-c Co, Sz8.20; A. Tfaus, salary, $35,
Fergus county. $I.1O; +. f. MacGow
an. salary. $35: w. N. Everett. salary.
~; John Bebb. salary. 500; Walter
GsOch. salary, SIS; Il. l.. DE KalD,
ss&asy. S35. Otto Wasmansdofff, $40;
ve Atchison, salary nishtwatchman
sae night, So; GordoA O. Shaler sal
AIRY, S.,5, Lewistown Telephone Co.,
Messages. si.25: W. T. Bebb, salary
a1shtnatchman. $7s; Montana Lum-
her Co, SUPPLIES, $120.65; Golden Rule
stsye, SUPPLIES $3.50; Tom Micho, Ia
DOR. SLIPS; Judith Hardware Co., sup
plies, $7S.70; Walter Norton, iabcr,
s3s.so: sam Anderson, labor. $40;
,Iohn ellison, labor, $40; Montana
Lumber Co., supplies. Sll3.78; +. F.
Goss, Si46.56; w. A. Apple. SIS: J. c.
MacGregor. $33; Lewistown Tele-
phone Co. 1886; J. H. Truman, $44;
E. A. Anderson, $3.50; Elmer Har.
wood. s39; Ira WILDER. SIS; l.. C.
Wilson, $1.40 Card 4 Hawksworth,
pump, $1,000: John Ellison, $40;
Mary A. Sloan, librarian, SIS: Power
Mercantile company, books, $285;
Lewistown Fire company. expenses OF
delegates to state fire association
meeting, $75; Citizens Electric Co.
$685. Watrous Engine Works. hook
and ladder, $3.50.
The action of Mayor Eldridge in
authorizing the clerk to draw wal
rant in payment of estimate No. 3 OF
the city hall contract was unanimous
~ ratified. The request of Charles
Mcdonald for an extension of the city
water works to his place was referred
to the water and sewerage COMMITTEES
with power to act.
The petition of citizens for size
walk from Fifth avenue up to the oil
brick school house on the hill wa
referred TO the street and alley com
mittee.
The Gilkerson gravel bill was allow
ed. the cost of spreading the grave
being deducted therefrom. 1t wa
decided that one nightwatchman il
all that will be necessary, and 1t wa
ordered that one be dispensed with
There being no further business t
transact the council adjourned.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
Women Speakers.

Women speak best when they retain
their seats ut table, the very fact that
they are standing and facing their au-
diences having tendency to give the
bravest Of women stnge fright. Wom-
en- orators have the advantage over
men in knowing that their attire will
have much to do with keeping the at
tention Of their audience. A pretty wO-
man in pretty gown. II fan, mum, a
Jewel, will hold the eyes Of the women
listeners even II they do not care much
for the speech. What to Fat
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
thursday, Nov. "a Is the Date A.
n0uaCed by Governor Tooie.

Helena, Nov. 11.--Gov. Joseph X.
Toole today issued his proclamation
calling upon the people OF Montana
to generally observe the oath Of No
vember as Thanksgiving day, recon-
mending it as a day Of thanksgiving
to God for the many blessings that
have come to the people. and the gov
ernor declares that the future is filled
with hope for those whose lives are
guided by virtue. industry and discre-
tion.
The text OF the governors proclama-
tion follows:
ssWhereas, The president Of the
United States has appointed Thurs
day, November "a, as day Of thanks
giving throughout the United States.
"Now therefore, I, J. K. Toole,
governor Of the state of Montana, do
hereby designate said day as Thanks
giving day. to be specially observed
by the people of Montana.
LET the people on that day rest
from their ordinary labors and assem-
BILE in their various places Of worship,
or in their respective homes and de-
voutly thank God for the many bless.
ings conferred upon us AZ a nation, as
a state and as individuals.
Montana has made rapid strides In
material Development and shares with
her sister states ia the general pros.
perity of the country. Our religious
benevolent and educational institu.
tions are firmly anchored in the af
fections of the people and the future
is full Of hope and promise for those
whose lives are guided by virtue, in
dustry and discretion.
Let us beseech continuance O.
Gods fayors.
Sin witness whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and caused tn,
great seal of the state to be affixed.
Dome at Helena, the capital of tn,
state of Montana. this 18th day 0
November, A. D., one Thousand min,
hundred and four, and of the indie
pendence of the United States tn,
one hundred and twenty eighth.
(Signed.) 81. X. TooLE,
'By the Governor:
'GEO. NJ. HAYS.
Secretary of State
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
aIErA of LODsterS.

Most curious are the ears OF Holsters.
Each is II sack or bag containing fluid
and ear stones," these last being par
ticles OF mineral matter, or, in some
cases. particles of sand. They increase
the vibrations set up by sound waves,
delicate cells of the ear, which contain
the ends of the nerve of hearing. These
last i'll turn convey the impressions to
what serves the lobster by way of q
brain, and very respectable nervous
mass it Is.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
An Ant RNtOrt.

In the biography Of DIR. Hawtrey, a
famous English scho0lmaster. there Is
description of his unkempt appear
ance, with comment which has lNen
greatly quoted 1t Is said that he was
scOldng for being late at morning les
sons boy. who replied that he had
no time to dress "Rut | can dress in
time" said the doctor. Yes. replied
the boy "but | wash.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
Ship Sheep to Nebraska.

Senator John ID. Waite returned
home last night from Helena, Bill
ings and other cities of the state. He
went to Billings to make arrange
ments to ship several thousand head
OF sheep down to Nebraska to winter.
Senator Waite and his partner j. B.
Elliott of Billings wintered large
number of sheep in Nebraska last
winter and will try it again.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
Easy Politics.

"When you first entered politics.
said the young man who is looking for
knowledge, did you set ont with the
determination to win ut any COST
mo" answered Senator Sorghum; Il
set out with the determination TO win
at rs little expense as possible. y
Washington Star
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15

weep and moan. Those who are Demo-
Gratis in principle will continue to
fight. Anyone can fight when he is a
winner. Let the Democratic party
show that it can keep on when beaten.
and eventually turn victory into de-
feat. To Democrats l say. keep up the
organization we have and strengthen
it as much as possible"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
FORFSTERS OF AMERICA.
Organization of a New and Popular
Fraterndl Order in lewiStOWn.

A most pleasant occasion was .hat
Saturday evening upon the occasion
OF The Inauguration Of a lodge OF For
esters of America in this city. The
new order will be known as Judith
Court No. S, +. of A, and was o.
sanized by Deputy Supreme Ranger
F. Wolff, of Spokane. The order
starts off with membership of 10
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
mi.takes Men Make.

II it be true that Il man who never
makes mistakes never makes anything
at all it is equally true that an ora
tor who never says an indiscreet thing
may be confidently reckoned on never
to say anything ut all worth hearing.
London World.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15
Ca n ii id.

She (after accepting him,-Have you
ever loved any other girl! He-Cer-
tainly. | can bring YOU half dozen
written testimonials il necessary.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-11-15

One of the hardest things To find In
this world is friend who isn't hard
up at the same time you are,-Chicago
News.
Sharp County record., 1904-04-01
Robbed The Grave.

A startling incident, is narrated
by John Ollyer of Philadelphia, as
follows: 81 was IN an awful condi-
tiou. My skin was almost yellow,
eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain
continually IN back and sides, 70
appetite, growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians bad given
me up. Then was advised to use
Electric 8itters; to my great JOY
the first bottle made decided I'M
provement. | continued ther use
for three weeks, and am now n well
man. I know they robbed the grave
of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only so cents, =,
guaranteed, at Snl wa drug store.
Sharp County record., 1904-04-01

Probate court conyenes here
next Monday.
Evening Shade Lodge, F. &
A. M. meets tomorrow night.
Visit Bray's barber shop for a
shave, haircut, singe, shampoo
or tonic.
Rev. W. W. Gibson, Max
fields drummer, was in the city
yesterday.
If you want to trade a fresh
COW or corn for lumber, see Clark
& Brightwell.
If you didn't save all your
men in the primary, just look
pleasant. The country still lives.
e. r. Cornelius Of Highland
township had business in Eve
ming Shade a couple of days this
week.
Prof. Walker Armstrong has
opened term Of subscription
school here with an enrolment Of
Is pupils.
| want your chickens and will
pay the highest market prices
for the same.
W. A. Edwards.
Sharp County record., 1904-04-01
HEART FlUTTERlNG.

Undigested food and gas IN the
stomach, located just below the
heart, presses against 1t and causes
heart palpitatlon. When your heart
troubles you IN that way take Her.
bme for few days. You will soeu
be all right. soc, w. A. Edwards,
Sharp County record., 1904-04-01
The Railroad.
Official of the New Com
pany Here Viewing
The Field.

]. M. Trimbell Of Memphis,
Vice President of the proposed
Luxora, Evening Shade and
Northwestern Railroad, came in
Thursday of last week and has
since been looking over the sit
uation. He has been looking
over the country and conferring
with the people in regard to the
new line. Our people and the
people along the proposed route
should lend all encouragement
possible to this enterprise. The
route as proposed runs through
one of the most magnificent belts
of timber in the South, and also
reaches the well-known mineral
belts of this and Lawrence coun-
ties. 1t has every appearance OF
being a profitable road to the
projectors, and it is proposed to
make it a line builtby home cap
ital.
Sharp County record., 1904-04-01
Notice Of Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that the following ADJ
mlnistrat0rs and guardians flied accounts cur
rents at the December term, 1902, OF the Sharp
Probate Court for the Southern Dlstricy for set
tlement With their respective estates :owlt:
ANNUAL.
Hardy Iliggmbottom, guardian and curator
of the person and estate OF Atlantic Ledford, y
person Of uns0 und mind
b f smith, administrator OF the estate OF
Robert Hunter. deceased
j, A. Gay, administrator of the estate of Ida
MedlOck deceased.
w II. shirley guardian and curator OF the
person and estate Ot Anna Duncan, minor.
j, a. Gay, administrator in succession OF tAe
estate Of S. G. McdlOck, deceased
j. D, sullivan, administrator OF the estate OF
L, b. sullivan, ST., deceased.
FINAL,
NJ. D. Barnett, guar dian and cprator of the
minor heirs of Celia King, deceased.
And all parties interested IN the settlement ot
said estates must come forward ana ME eN-
ceptions 10 sarl accounts. ii any they nave, on
or before the Sd day of the next term OF salu
court or they win be forever barred from eN'
cepting TO said accounts or any T. m ,nernoI.
c. -. RlrCHIE, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1904-04-01
n0Wa"e Of Ointlncnle for
D"VaTFh that Contains
Wcrcury.

y mercury viii surely destroy the
seuSe 0! smell and completely de>
range the whole system when enter.
'ng it through the mucous surfaces
|pucn articles should never be used
f%ceot on pre"diption from reputable
P"yS'c'anS, as the damage they will
|'o Is ten fold to the good YOU can
y PoSS'oIy derive from them. Halls
ra'arrh 1, Cure, manufactured bv
TO- Cheney ec Co Toledo, @.
V"'"'us no mercury, and is taken
pnternally, acting directly uoon tbe
''O ano mucous surfaces of the
'yS'em' In buying Halls Latarrb
"'' oe sure You get the genuine.
!, !, IS taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio. ="
bottle. 'e '0c per
pa'rS Family Pills are the best.
Sharp County record., 1904-04-01
Isakes A Clean sweep.

There's nothing like dong things
thoroughly. OF all the SalveS you
ever heard OF, Buck!en's Arnlca
Salvo is the best. 1t sweeps and
cures Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts,
Boils, Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and
Plies. It's only 25c. and guaranteed
to give satisfaction by Snow, the
druggist,