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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
1 EDGE ITEMS.

l.. M. Barnes q been connned TO
his home for a few days.
Sheriff l.. p. Slater was a business
visitor Friday and Saturday.
Gus Runzler, of Whisky Gulch. has
been in town for several days.
Mrs. Mary Phipps has rented the
Showalter building and intends to
start a bakery.
Mrs. ]. Goats has been afflicted with
quincy for a week or ten days, but is
improving at present.
Messrs. Crabtree and Case were
this week in town going to their min.
ing claims in Cone Butte district.
Messrs. Rule, Menglekoch and Sch.
carer furnished music for the dance
at Grass Range on the 22nd. All re.
port a good time.
A surprise party was given to Miss
Susie Dunn on the evening Of the
22nd. at their elegant home. About
twenty couples we're present and en-
joyed themselves with dancing and
cards. An elegant supper was serv.
ed. Mrs. Dunn excels in the culinary
art and everyone who vas fortunate
enough to attend had a good time.
A number from here attended q
dance at the Stephens ranch last
Tuesday and all enjoyed themselves,
The supper served by Mrs. Stephens
and Mrs. Calph was pronounced by
those present as most excellent.
The death of Merrill Poland. sor
of County Commissioner Norman l.
Poland and Mrs. Poland, was a shocl
to the entire community. He was
one of the brightest and most attrac
tive children in this community ant
was a little over three years old. H,
was taken sick with tonsilitis on thu
9Th inst. and was taken to Lewis
town for medical treatment. when !
developed into d%iphtheria, which prov
ed fatal the 22nd inst. The commun
ity mourns his taking away and MI
and Mrs. Poland have the sinceres
sympathy OF the community.
"The young. the lovely pass away.
Meier to be seen again;
Earth's fairest flowers too soon decay
It's blasted trees remain.
Full oft we see the brightest thin
That lifts its head on high,
Smile in the light and droop its wing
And fade away and die.
'And kindly is the lesson given:
Then dry the falling tear;
They came to raise our hearts L
heaven
They go to call us there.
"And the mother gave in tears an,
pain,
The flowers she most did love;
She knew she should md them al
again
In the fields of light above"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Why He Did Not Get on.

He had low Ideals.
He did not dare to take chances.
He had too many irons in the fire.
He tried to give his relatives a
chance.
He was never a whole man at any.
thing.
He thought a good business should
run itself.
He was afraid TO burn the bridges
behind him.
He did moi appreciate the value OF
appearances.
His rude manners drove customers
from his store.
He loved his pipe and a story bet.
ter than his work.
He could not concentrate all his
powers on his task.
He did not know how to duplicate
himself in others.
He let gruff, Indifferent clerks
drive away his business.
He intrusted incompetent friends
with responsible positions.
He would not change fairly good
methods for better ones.
He did things over and over again
because he lacked system.
He thought he knew all there was
to know about his business.
He tried to economic by cutting
down his advertising appropriation.
He was a good, honest man, but
did not do business in a business
way.-Orison SWEET Marden in Sue.
cess.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

reason that David Graham Phillips
story Where the Pincers Tear" de.
plotting the tragedy of a little family
through Ill advised investment pro.
vides especial food for thought just
now. The death OF Herbert Spencer
has stimulated interest in his philoso.
ply. and we have never come across
a better or clearer exposition of the
system that has provided a working
formula for the universe than in 10.
gan G.. McPherson's article. The
Breadth of Herbert ~Spencer's Teach.
ing" II is illustrated by an unfam.
iliar portrait OF the great philosopher
taken in early manhood. Other illus.
trated articles in this interesting
number include The Art of Dramatic
ing Novels" by the well known play.
wright. Paul Potter; Methods OF In.
ducing Sleep" which all those who
are. or have friends inflicted with In.
somnia, would do well to read; THE
Discovery Of Gold In Australia" and
Moose and Caribou Hunting" by
Charles r. Flint. Fiction Is contrib.
uted by II. G. Wells. Frank Dandy
Seumas MacManus and Mary Sinton
Lewis. but more thrilling and absorb.
ing than any fiction is Cyrus Town.
send Brady's account of the capture
and execution of the Inca Atahualpa
by Pizarro in the Dramatic History
Of South America" series. The ia.
nous astronomer, Sir Robert Ball,
contributes a paper on recent o.. q.
contributes a paper on Recent Ad.
vances In Astronomy" The popular
captains Of industry series is contin,
ued with sketches of William Ellis
Corey and George Cadbury, while the
first part of an interesting and prac.
teal article on Ciphers. by George
Wilkes, must not be overlooked in
discussing this noteworthy issue
among the winter magazines.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

will give another of its popular balls.
The Christmas ball given by the Gilt
Edge Eagles on Christmas evening
established the fact that this organic
alton thoroughly understands the art
of entertaining its guests. and it is
proposed to have the coming function
even surpass its predecessor. Prof.
Hutch's orchestra will supply the mu-
sic and the serving of an elegant sup
per will be made a special feature.
Tickets $3.50. All are cordially in
vited.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
A GREAT
Many Things Of interest to be Foun-
in February Cosmopolitan.

The February Cosmopolitan Is
characterized by several features o.
especial timeliness. The editor. Mr..
John Brisben Walker. has a clear and
f%orcefnl article describing Russia's
designs upon not only Korea but the
whole of Asia, which no one interest
ed in the present complication in the
far east should fail TO read. The re-
cent passing of dividends by several
great corporations has brought the
question of investment home, In a
cruel manner. TO many thousand fam.
lilies of moderate means. It Is for this
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Snap for Some Sheen Man.

Sheep ranch Tor sale-on MIR riv.
er, Valley county, Mont, home ranch
has a six 10 dwelling house almost
new, fitted for comfort and conven.
fence; four hundred acres of hay land
under irrigation: good sheep sheds:
fine summer and winter range for
three bands of sheep in connection.
For further particulars address post.
office box iOi. Malta, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Better Than Gold,

81 was troubled for years with
chronic indigestion and nervous de-
bility," writes F. ]. Green, of Lancas'
ter, N. H. mo remedy helped me un'
til | began using Electric Bitters,
which did me more good than all the
medicines | eve used. They have
also kept my wife in excellent health
for years. She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles;
that they are a grand tonic and invig'
orator for weak, run down women.
No other medicine can take its place
in our family" Try them. Only SOC.
Satisfaction guaranteed by Delzell
Drug Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
B. p. o. e. Luncheon.

% - VI <. IuT1CnGOUs
A great many private luncheons
and suppers were given at the homes
of many of the society people after
the charity ball on Friday evening,
all of which were most enjoyable,
perhaps one of the prettiest was the
~four-course luncheon served at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Wag.
ner when they entertained about a
dozen friends.
The dining room was decorated in
purple and white, the table was re
splendent in cut glass and fine china
and silver. The centerpiece consisted
of white carnations and yiolets, car.
rying out the color scheme of the
Elks and sprays of violets were scat
tered loosely about the cloth. The
supper served would satisfy the most
epicurean taste and consisted of raw
oysters. waters, celery, olives, deyiied
crabs. potatoes, chicken salad. rolls
chocolate. lemon cream, sherbet, cake
almonds and violet and white bon
bons.
The following enjoyed Mr.. and Mrs
Wagner's kind hospitality: Mr.. and
Mrs. H. c. Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. w
B. Miner, Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Bright
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Bebb. DR.. and Mrs
j. III. willard.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
One Woman Among the Thousands.

We received a letter from Way.
cross, Georgia, a few days ago. from
a lady who has lived there for years.
She writes us that she had been
troubled with female complaint for a
long time, until she was reduced to
almost a shadow. 1t affected her
mind. she could not remember any.
thing, would get confused and 80 ner.
vous and irritable she could hardly
sleep. She described her case as one
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Notice of Meeting Of Stockholders Of
the Cave Group Mining Company.

Notice Is hereby given that a meet
ing of the stockholders of the above
named company will be held at the
Office of William NJ. MCLEAN. In the
city Of Lewistown, on Tuesday, Feb.
ruary 18th. 1904, at 2 O'Clock p. m.
for the purpose Of considering a prop
osition TO bond and lease the mining
property OF said corporation for the
period of eighteen months. Said bond
to be for the sum of fifteen thousand
dollars. and to be taken up at any
time within the said eighteen months
and the lessee to pay a royalty OF Il
per cent Of the mill OF smelter returns
of all ore treated from said mlninl
premises during the life Of the sait
lease.
By order of the board of directors
RICHARD GIES. Secretary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tabiets-unequaled for Con-
sfinafiop

Mr.. A. r. Kane. a prominent drug.
gist of Baxter Springs. Kan. says:
"Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are, in my judgment. the most
superior preparation of anything in
use today for constipation. They are
sure In action and with no tendency
to nauseate or grippe, For sale by all
druggists and dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Hereford Cattle,

Pure bred bull calves for sale. I
will also have a few cows and heifers
for sale every year. This is a good
opportunity for anyone wishing to
start a herd of high class cattle. In
,spection Of my stock is invited and
all inquiries and correspondence will
receive prompt attention.
DUANE BUTTERFTELD,
Stanford, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Society Notes
Needle Work Club.

Mrs. II. H. Boggs was a most de-
lightful hostess to the members of
the Needle Work Club on Friday af-
ternoon. The afternoon was spent in
the usual manner and at the close of
the afternoon a most dainty chatting
dish lunch consisting of dream
cakes. sailed peanuts and coffee was
served. The ladies present were
Mrs. w. ]. Wells. Mrs. E. H. Crab.
tree. Mrs. J. w. Arthur, Mrs. w. w.
White and Mrs. j. l.. Bright.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
What Are They?

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
tablets. A new remedy for stomach
troubles. b~iliousness, and constipa-
ton, and a good one. Price % cents.
For sale by all druggists and dealers,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Juvenile Club.

The little club known as the Five
Little Members club. met on Satur.
day afternoon with Misses Helen and
Henrietta Pick. Games and dancing
furnished the amusement of the af-
ternoon and a lunch of sandwiches.
cake and coffee and bon bons was
served. The guests were Misses
Marguerite Long, Florence Johnson
and Marguerite Cross.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

w. c. Draper started to Helena last
Wednesday morning on some mining
business. He got stuck in the snow
before he got to Harlowton. He wait
ed a day or two and then ~despairing
of ever getting out. hired a private
conveyance to take him across to Big
Timber, where he boarded the N. P.
for his destination.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

Arthur Kelly and HI. I. Shaw. OF
the Barnes-King company. were bus
mess visitors to this city Monday and
yesterday.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Tuesday Club.

tuesday Club.
The members of the Tuesday club
and a number of invited guests en-.
joyed the kind hospitality of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rudolf Won Tobel on Tuesday
evening, January 26th. The game of
euchre was played and upon the com.
pletion of the games, Mr.. Frank E.
Wright was found to have the highest
score Of the gentlemen players and
received as a reward a popular book.
Mrs. Walter B. Miner carried off the
honors from among the ladies, a
handsome rose. The consolation
prizes were won by Mr.. David Hilger
and Miss Maxwell.
A luncheon consisting of chicken
salad in apple shells, rolls, sailed al.
monds and coffee. followed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

E. S. Card passed through this
place yesterday on his way to Gilt
Edge to do some work for the Coli
Reef Mining company. He is a mem
Der of the foundry firm of Card &
Hawksworth, of Helena.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
wAsHINeToN's BIRTHDAY.

Gilt Edge Aerie Will Appropriately
Observe the Event.
Il is announced that on February
22 Gilt Edge Aerie No. 375, F. 0. E.,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

A Salt Lake dispatch states that
Thomas Beadle, formerly a well
known Montana mining man, was reg.
isterd in that city last week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

The last monthly distribution to the
stockholders in the Kendall Gold Min.
ing company was $50, 900. The usual
monthly dividend is $25, 900, but in.
creased activity at the big mill doub.
led this amount the last time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

1t is reliably reported that o. Met
calf, of Kendall, has some very good
showings from his claims on Sage
creek in the foothills of the Belts.
or about 200 assays from compare
lively surface specimens uniformly
good values have been found. 1t is
not high, but runs SO and 81, which
is worth working, for it is a cyanide
proposition. From all reports it is a
country which will bear watching.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

c. T. Durell, superintendent of the
st. Paul-Montana Gold Mining com
pany, of Whisky Gulch, was a visitor
to Lewistown the first of the week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

World Almanacs at this Office 35c;
mailed to your address 45c In stamps.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03

d. J.. Burr, a we'll known mining
man of Kendall, is in the city this
week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Elks Charity Ball.

-'N S'fdffsy oous
BY far the most elaborate social
function of the season was the char.
ity ball given by the B. P. o. E. at
Culver's hall on Friday evening.
Although the elements were most
unpropitious about sixty couples were
present and dancing was INDUCED in
until about 2 o'clock.
The hall had been most beauti
fully decorated in the colors of the or
der and no pains or expense had been
spared in making the hall appear
most artistic.
The electric lighting, in purple and
white combination, was n of the
most striking features of the decora
ton. An immense elk head, with
its antlers covered with small electric
lights graced one end of the hall ant
a wide stairway completely envelop
ed in white and purple drapery lead
ing up to the stage, made a most pic
turesque entrance for the ladies II
their beautiful evening gowns.
Over the stage the letters "B. P. o
e. shed a mellow radiance from pur
pie and white electric globes and In
the center of the hall was a large cir
Gle of lights of the same colors.
The music was especially fine and
consisted of six pieces-piano, violin
cornet, trombone, bass viol and vic
~lincello.
The program consisted of twenty
four numbers. with two extras, one q
ladies choice" The following partici
pated in the first most successful
charity ball given by our local lodge
the benevolent and protective ordel
of Elks:
Messrs. and Mesdames +. f
Wright, G. j. Wiedeman, W. NJ. Nc
Clean, ]. c. Bebb, l.. w. Eldridge, J
l.. Beebe, ]. 7. Wunderlin, ]. H. Char
tiers, Hugh Wagner, G.. ]. Bach, H. C
Brown, W. B. Miner, Edward Brassey
David Hilger, j. l.. Bright, ]. H. viii
lard, S. c. Weaver, T. w. Warren
F. r. Warren. Frank Ware, Walter
Knight; Mesdames Waite, Beebe, ]
l.. Raw. Cheadle, Stoll; Misses Nc
Clean, Thompson. Elizabeth Cross
Helen Cross. Cook, Hughes, Kathleen
Hughes, Ward. Fergus. Newell. Mey
ersick, Noble, Main, often, Drummer,
Messrs. Symmes, Blodgett. Chase, Ba
con, Errett Smith. Oswald Lehman
Watson, Armstrong, often, Shafer
Fang, Oswiler, Fergus. Ward, Cresap
Hanke, Hemphill. Hobson, Edmunt
Wright, P. c. Weydert, Jacob Holze
mer and others.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-02-03
Among the Mines
Devoted TO the Large Min
ing Interests OF Fergus
County General Notes.

The last cleanup of the Barnes
King company was $4,000. This did
not represent the usuai run Of fifteen
days, as the mill was closed a few
days on account of the installation OF
new machinery. The new improve
ments are about all completed at the
present time and a steady run is now
anticipated for an indefinite time.
Kendall is flourishing," said a well
known resident Of the big Moccasin
camp, who was in town yesterday.
There was never a time when the
place looked so well and the fellows
who were taking a most pessimistic
view of the situation a year ago have
now changed their tune" continued
the visitor. Such reports come with
every visitor from the camp. 1t was
never better and the future certainly
holds a golden store for the place.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1904-04-05
School Entertainment.

The students oi tb~ department
OF music of Franklin academy
viii give ar eperetts ~ the Cn-
lumbus Opera Ilosfss at ths erl
of the present session ghe money
thus secured going towards -ls
purchase of piano far use ia -he
chapel. The well known oraretta.
Little Red Riding H111'' vhieh
was successfully praiuced sew
eraI years ago, wil again be che
Offering. and the entertainment
WITH be under the direction 81 Miss
Annie Nelson. the efficient head
of the depastmeut - mus5c a-
the academy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1904-04-05

Ia order 10 increase their busi-
ness and to induce customers to
pay cash for their laundry Messrs.
Bradford &c Carr, proprietors of
the City Steam Laundry, will
frcm now until the first of July.
with every twenty five cents paid
cash for laundry at time of de-
livery give ticket emitting the
holder thereof to a chance at a
handsoms Winchester shot gun
which is to be given away on the
above date.
Messrs. Bradford e Carr are
hustling for trade and deserve a
liberal gatronage. They run
a white mans laundry, and the
anitiseptic system, which assures
perfect cleanliness and absolute
freedom from germs and hac-
terial matter, is used.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1904-04-05

A telegram was received We'd
nesday night announcing the in
jury of Mr.. Elijah Brown. on the
Atlanta and West Point railroad
and the father of @. T. Brown
and Charles Brown, prominent
citizens Of this city and honored
employees of the Southern rail-
way. No information as to the
extent of the injury was received,
but friends of the family fear that
they ares serious. Mr.. G. T.
Brown left for Atlanta Thursday
morning to attend his father and
Mr.. Charles Brown followed on
his return to the city Friday.
A isle drop stitched hose to
the toe at Selig's for 20 cents, all
sizes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1904-04-05
BOTTLED UP.
Japs.. Have Russian Forces Hem
med in, and They May be
Completely Wiped
Out.

Advices from Seoul and Che
Fou state that the Japs have the
Russian forces bottled up" in
the Kossan Valley in Northern
Korea, and that the Cars army
has little chance Of escape with
out annihilation by the enemy
The Cossacks, under the leader
ship of Gen. Mishtchenko. have
retreatel from Chong-Ju north
towards the Yulu river, and are
now said 10 be surrounded on all
sides. The Japanes front holds
all places south Of them. and it Is
reported that a large Japanese
force is in possession of the only
road leading south from the Kos
san valley.
The Japanses government is %
raise S31 900. 900 for war purposes
by special taxation, and hope u
raise S3,000,00O more by a re-
duction in the administrative ex-
penditures.
The Japanese legislation at
Washington has received "a re-
port stating that at the battle Of
Chong-Ju there We're ten Russian
soldiers left deaG on the battle
field.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1904-04-05

Tombigbee Lo5ze Na. t1
knights of Pytb.as. wit give
an entertainment a. the Opera
lfotse at au early date Thich
will doubtless be one 10 the most
enjoyable ever given by IocsI
7elearieties. Among several oth-
er attractive and entertaining
features to be prezent-I viil be-
the Isughatle comedy ..FDm
Punkin Ridge. ar belinda
Jane and jonathan. Thls has
been pronounced ny kuawiu-
ones as the -fnnuiest'- ever
seen on che American stage and
as home people lo t1 see anna
teurs for the purpose of laughing
there Is no doub, that che Opsra
House viii De crowded to fts ~
r. o. The date of the perform
ance viii be given in 81 fsu GAYS
As soon as all arrangements are
completed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1904-04-05

Prospective candidates in the i'm
pending municipal race all seem
OF favor an early primary, and
it is prabable that one will be
held either the latter part of May
or early in June. OF course
there must be some little time al
lowed for capaigning, and con-
sequetly announcements are now
in order. 1t is more than likely
that the candidates will begin to
announce themselves within the
next week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1904-04-05

4 new w&rehnuse being
erected at the plant ef tire t'o-
lumbus Comfort and Nanuiaetur-
ing Company. Cnder the frr-
mer management the proluet of
the concern vas stored in vacant
store houses n the center e the
city. but the new management
deems Il wiser and mere eeono-
mic 70 have . warehouse connecs-
sd with the plant.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1904-04-05

IHe Nnrmerr.a feEr-.- OK
.earu t.st Naas~r ttra--. thr
alzhl stale san al H-t. q F.
Oakley fhr h@51Vri r.ss..r 80 thr
Cumberland fsrehvirran ehurrl.
aas been quite al turlee ere past
aeeek
The CONNER ssl .s glad r. note
thar Mr "a. O. Gnrl-r. ehr hss
been caaGu~l e. his heL hy 5l-
ness for q1iie 5 l1-E ue-e pass. "a
aale t1 - ols s<asn.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1904-04-05
The Name Witch Hazel.

The name Witch Hazel is much abus-
ed. E. c. Dewitt G Co. Chicago, are
the inventors of the original and only
genuine Witch Hazel Salve. A Ger
tain cure for Cuts, Burns, Bruises
Eczema, letter, Piles, etc. There are
many counterfeits of this salve, some o.
which are dangerous, while they are al
worthless. In buying Witch Haze
Salve see that the name Z. c. DeWitl
6 Co., Chicago, is on the box and cure
is certain. Sold BY all druggists.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1904-04-05
lrving's S Buchu Waters

Cure Sealding Urine. Bacltaehe,
Rheumatism, Nervousness, Loss OF
Flesh, Sediment in the Urine, Renal
ca euli, Diabetes and all Kidney trou-
bles, including Bright's Disease. They
arc purely vegetable compound and
act directly on the weakened tissues
and blood vessels of the kidney and
urinary organs. Sold AT soc box by
Mayo & Weaver.