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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
PLEASED WITH CARBON.
Alderman Frank E. Smith Says It i.
Great Country.

Alderman Frank e. Smith, who re-
turned home this week from a trip to
Carbon county, is greatly pleased with
that country, and while there he met
number of Fergus men, all OF whom
seem to be doing well. Mr.. Smith
was entertained at Red Lodge by
Father Vermaat, formerly in charge
of the Catholic work here. He says
Father Vermaat has we'll appointed
church at Red Lodge, which IL filled
to overlooking at every service. There
Mr.. Smith listened to some of the
finest sacred music he has ever heard
In Montana. Father Vermaat is very
popular with the people, and Is great.
ly pleased with his new field of labor.
The priests house, which adjoins the
church, Is an elegantly appointed and
thoroughly modern residence.
Carbon county," said MI. Smith
is one OF the most prosperous sec.
tons OF the state. Red Lodge has a
pay roll OF $4,000 month. At Bear
creek. four miles from Red Lodge, Ia
one OF the finest veins of coal in Mon.
tana. 1t is being developed under the
direction of Phil NJ. Gallagher, form.
erly of Fergus, and the supply ap.
pears to be limitless, while the quail.
ity is equal to anything produced in
the whole northwest. A branch of the
railroad is being built from Bridger
to Bear creek, and it will be open for
traffic within ninety days.
Robert Leavens, an old-time Fergus
county man, owns the land available
for a townsite there, and with his
father-in-law G. T. Lamport, is now
laying out the new TOWNSHIP There.
abouts is fine agricultural and graz
ing section.
Standing on the mountain above
the coal mine, one could distinctly
see the mountain chain forming the
boundary of Wyoming, and the coun.
try is as picturesque as it is fertile"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
CITY COUNCIL MEETS.
Matters Considered at Special Sc.
Sion Tuesday Evening.

Matters Considered at a Special SEES
Sion Tuesday Evening.
A special meeting of the city coun
Gil was held Tuesday evening, the
aldermen present being Brown, Laux
Tubb and Smith.
Marshal Marion Burke was again
admonished to clear the town of vag
rants, hoboes and bad men, but the
admonition was scarcely needed, as
the marshal had practically complet.
ed this job.
The council again considered the
matter of constructing a new bridge
near the Judith Basin Milling com.
pany's plant, and no decision was
reached as to whether the old bridge
should be repaired or a new one built
1t was finally decided to instruct the
clerk to advertise for bids for putting
up a new bridge entire, and also to
advertise for making repairs on the
present structure, all bids to be open.
ed Aug 81. When the council has
these figures as to the cost, the mat.
ter will be speedily settled.
The clerk was also instructed to
advertise for $500 feet of 4-inch pipe
for the proposed water main extern.
siOns.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
California Excursion.

Following excursion rates will be
in effect via the Oregon Short Line
Aug. 80 and 81, Sept. LIST to 9Th in
elusive. 10, IA. Is. 81, 20 and 90:
San Francisco and $3.50
Los Angeles and return. ....... $500
An additional Pullman sleeper has
beben AIDED to the Portland train
Montana patrons connecting with the
same at Pocatello, thus insurine
through Pullman berths Butte to Port
land. Make reservations early and
secure the best.
Tickets limited three months, but
not later than No. 80. stop-overs In
both directions. Only line granting
diverse routes through Salt Lake
Portland and along the Columbia riv
er: also makes It possible for one t.
see the new agricultural districts Of
Idaho. Boise and Payette valleys. Re
serve berths Short Line City Ticket
Office. 106 North Main street. Butte
Mont. H. o. WILSON,
9-29 d. F. & p. A.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25

doctor attended him and he is get
ting along nicely.
Thos. Merryfield certainly has one
of the finest ranches in this part of
the county. His ranch is about 2h
miles below Maiden. It has one fine
sulphur spring, and will be one of
the finest pleasure resorts in Fergus
county
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Warren spent
Sunday and Monday at the Kendall
mine as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son, and incidentally to attend the
shoot.
meeting of the Gilt Edge Gun
Club was held last Wednesday even
ing in the office of s. Hurvitch for
the purpose of effecting a permanent
organization and electing officers.
The following officers were elected:
John Mengelkoch, president; r. N.
Blake, vice president B. G. Wiede.
man. secretary and treasurer; r. F.
Warren, field captain; Samuel Hur.
witch, official score keeper; w. W.
Badger, p. G. Wewlert and R. W.
Blake were appointed committee OH
bylaws. A very handsome club med
al is to be ordered, being made up of
a fine Montana sapphire set in center
of enameled blue rock, on gold. in.
scribed. Gilt Edge Gun Club, high
average. 1906" Secretary Wiedeman
reported the enrolled membership as
16. Samuel Hurvitch was elected an
honorary member by unanimous vote,
on account Of his efforts in organic.
Ing the club. Grounds are to be fixed
up ready for practice shoot next
Sunday evening with five traps with
indicators five scores after the Sar-
gent system. The grounds will be
association regulated, and club mem.
bership in this state. In view of i'm.
portant contests or competition for
state medals, these will be. when com.
pleted, the only grounds in the coun.
ty over which state medal can be
competed for. The meeting was adj
journed until eight o'clock next Sum
day.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
HAPPENINGS At MosBY.


Mosby, Aug. 2O.-The weather is
very warm and gardens, grain and
grass are drying up very fast.
Cattle in this section are reported
as doing we'll, and there should be a
large shipment Of beef from here this
fall. We understand that the N-Bar
outfit is now engaged in gathering
it's cattle. Some expect a rather high.
er price than heretofore, taking into
consideration the quality of the beef.
A pleasant dance was given earlier
in the month.
w. H. Mosby and wife were Wis.
itors to F1atwillow a short time ago.
Some Of the N-Bar boys returned
to the home ranch a few days ago
from helping with sheep in the Calf
creek country.
There was very heavy rain on
Blood creek and below a short time
ago. and considerable damage was
done.
Camp robbing has been going on
IN the Blood creek brakes recently.
The residents are getting tired Of
this work and sooner or later an ex-
ample will be made of some of the
culprits. There is plenty of work, and
no occasion for stealing. Mrs. w. j.
Boyle has returned from her visit to
the upper country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
METHODIST
CONFERENCE
REV. W. A. WINTERS AGAIN AS
ASSIGNED TO NORTHERN
MONTANA MISSION.

Dillon, Aug. 22.-Bishop Moore, al
yesterday mornings session of the
state conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, announced the ap-
pointments for the ensuing year at
the various churches of that denom-
ination throughout the state. All
Butte pastors were reappointed except
the Rev. John Chirgwin, who goes to
Marysville.
Missionaries in the Northern Mont
ana mission are: w. w. VanOrsdel,
S. A. Riggin, James Opie, A. B. Shell.
don, c. D. Crouch, w. B. Young, F.
w. Haynes, George Logan, j. A. Mar
tin, A. w. Hammer, ]. H. Little, ].
A. Meeks, w. L. White, G. A. Wells
and w. A. Winters.
Those appointed to the kalispell
mission are Wiley H. Shoaf and F. l..
Buzzell; Missionaries in Utah, G. F.
Smith and ]. F. Anderson.
On conference-Evangelist, r. F.
Graves; chancellor, r. P. Smith.
President of the Montana Wesleyan
university, c. w. Tenny. Professor in
the same school, Paul NJ. Adams.
Chaplain United States army, George
G.. Stull.
Missionaries appointed in wyoming
are l. w. Kingsley, H. H. Robbins,
70 D,,h
Bimmick.
In the Helena district Edward Smith
was appointed presiding elder.
The Rev. I. S. Ware was appointed
in Anaconda.
In the Grace church of Butte the
Rev. J. w. TAFT was appointed. Noun.
tain View, Rev. G. L. Bovard. Mt.
Bethel and Unity, H. A. James. Trim.
ity, S. J. Hosking.
At Carlton, Samuel Taylor was ap.
pointed. Clancy and Jefferson cir
cult, Thomas H. Martin. Hamilton, ].
A. Meeks.
At Helena Thomas H. Barker was
appointed to the Oak Street church
and Edward L. Mills to the St. Paul
church; Marysville, John Chirgwin;
Missoula circuit, w. s. Poster; New
Chicago, James Taylor; Philipsburg,
w. H. Pascoe; Plains and Thompson,
c. +. Cone; Stevensville. w. w. How
ard. In this district the places un-
filled are Avon, Basin and Silver Bow
park.
In the Yellowstone district S. A,
oliver was appointed presiding elder;
Billings. c. e. Miller; Verney, A. H.
Matney; Bridger, John G. Clark; Elk.
laka, o. P. Shonefelt; Fairview, w.
D. Kennis, w. D. Forsyth, T. S. lie.
land; Glendive, c. E. Cunningham
Joliet, Lewis G. Long: Miles City,S.
f. Dodd; Park city, Frederick Spen-
Ger; Red Lodge, J. A. Smith. In the
Yellowstone district the following
places are untitled: Bear Creek, Biz
lings circuit, Roseburg. Sydney and
Terry.
Bozeman district, Geogre B. King,
presiding elder. Belgrade circuit, e.
T. Maring; Big Timber, J. F. Dunlop;
Bozeman. Jacob Mills; Chestnut cir.
cult. ]. A. Roades; Dillon, A. A. Luce :;
Lima circuit, A. Kershaw; Livings.
ton. T. H. Nickel; Meadow Creek, +.
F. Blake: Salesville. G. L. Vinegar;
Sheridan and Twin Bridges, ]. A.
Bodcon; Townsend circuit, ] H. Tull:
Whitehall. F. M. Faith: White Sui
phur Springs, c. B. Banner: winston.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
MONEY IN SHEEP.
Helena Man Who Made Nice Thing
Out Of IT,


Out Of It.
Norman B. Hotter has recently
closed deal in sheep which illus.
trates the fortunes that are being
made in this line of stock industry
at the present time On an invest.
ment of $500 he has made $13,32O
within period of one year, says the
Helena Independent.
A year ago he bought 5000 ewes
for which he paid $1.20 each. The
cost Of running them was so cents a
head, making their cost $17O, getting
his money back on his original invest.
ment for the wool alone.
Last week he sold the sheep in Chi
cago at $4.44 net.
All this has happened within a year
and is but an example of what is be-
ing done in sheep all over the coun.
try on large scale in many instan.
ces,
The high prices for mutton contin.
ue and indicates that the present high
prices for both sheep and wool for
next year will not change.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
Was WASTING AWAY,

II had been troubled with kidney
disease for the last five years." writes
Robert r. Watts, of Salem, Mo. II
lost flesh and never felt we'll and doc
tored with leading physicians and
tried all remedies suggested without
relief. Finally I tried Noiey's Kid
ney Cure and less than two bottles
completely cured me and l am now
sound and WE'LL" During the summer
kidney irregularities are often caus.
ed by excessive drinking or being ov.
erheated. Attend to the kidneys at
once by using Foley's Kidney Cure.
Sold by Wilson & McKechnie. Fo.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
Attorney at Law. Lewistown, Mo-
Notice to Shareholder.

Notice is hereby given that the
Seventh Annual Meeting of the Share.
holders of the Lewistown Telephone
Company will be held on Tuesday. the
18th day of September, 1905. at 10
o'clock A. NJ. in the Presidents OF
fee in the Bank Of Fergus County
Building, Lewistown. Montana. for the
purpose of electing a board Of three
Directors to serve the ensuing year
and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly be brought
before the meeting.
Dated at Lewistown. Montana, this
gath day Of August. 1905.
AUSTIN W. WAR;,
L w. Eldridge. President
Secretary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
New BOARDING House At Randall

New Boarding House at Kendall
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Longmore, we'll
and favorably known in Gilt Edge and
Kendall, have leased the property
known as the Home Ranch and, hav.
ing it completely renovated and newly
furnished, opened the "Longmore
Boarding House" to the patronage of
the public. The house is the best in
Kendall and the reputation of the
Longmore's as housekeepers and ca.
terers will be fully sustained.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25

Dear Gus: have solved the moth.
er.in-law problem. just give her regu.
larly HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
It will make her healthy. happy and
docile AZ a lamb. IS cents. tea OF
tablets. Sold by Phillips.Bradley
Drug Co. Ho.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
Notice Of sale Of Real Estate

The ranch property known as the
Thomas Stapleton ranch, consisting
of 157 acres. located 81 miles east
of Moore. Mont, is for sale. This Ia
one of the finest properties on the
Rock creek bench and is sold for the
purpose of closing up the estate OF
Thomas Stapleton. deceased.
Parties interested call on or ad.
dress
o. w. BELDEN,
Attorney at Law. Lewistown, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
RESOLUTIONS.

At meeting of the threshermen of
the Judith basin, Fergus county, Mon
tana, l.. P. Wolf was elected presi-
dent, A. r. Frame, secretary, and Ben
Jones, treasurer.
It was unanimously carried to call
this organization the Judith Basin
Threshermen's Union.
Resolved, That we, the undersign.
ed pledge our sacred honor a. thresh.
ermen to thresh the different named
grains and seeds for the following
prices, to-wit:
Wheat. cents per bushel.
Barley, 3 cents per bushel.
Oats, 2 cents per bushel.
Timothy seed. II cents per bushel.
Alfalfa, $1.00 per bushel.
Flax seed, 10 cents per bushel.
Bromus enermus, Is cents per BUSH
ell.
Resolved, That all threshing done
east of Rock creek bench the forego-
ing prices shall prevail with water
and fuel furnished. And all threshing
done west Of Rock creek bench, the
thresher furnishes his own water or
at his own option.
Resolved, That all threshing &C
counts shall be due and payable at
the finishing of the job and notes shall
be accepted for not more than 80
days time.
The treasurer was instructed to
have these minutes typewriter and q
copy of the same furnished to each
member present. 1t was moved and
carried that the admittance fee to this
union shall be one dollar. It was
moved and carried to hold the next
meeting September -. 1905, at the
Office of G. w. Cook. Lewistown, Mon
tana. Signed.
l. p. WOLFF.
HENRY DANIOTH.
WILLIAM BRIEDENFEI4DT.
WILLIAM NcCOLLUN.
WOLvIN r. BAKER.
CLAUDE N. BAKER.
II. c. H&TCHER.
b. =. JONES.
A. r. FRAME.
Attest: A. r. FRAME. Secretary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
FIR EE.

Beginning Saturday, August 26, and
continuing through September, you get
one chance on a round trip ticket to
the State Fair at Helena with each
$1.00 purchase. One ticket will be
given away each week during Sep.
TENDER.
THE GOLDEN RULE STORE.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
Sheen wanted-

Do you want to sell or lease sheep
by the year or put out on shares?
Write me, as I think we can deal on
one of the three plans. Address A.
R., Argus Office, Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25

It will wash and not rub off
This complexion all envy me,
It's no secret, so I'll tell,
Take thou Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sold by Phillips-Bradley Drug Co. Fl,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25

l. o. o. F. WATCH CHAIN, ENGRAV
ed with initials J. w. H. Lost in
Lewistown Tuesday, Aug. 22nd. Rea
sonable reward for return to j. W
Hughes, Lew1stown. 8-25-1t*
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
sTRAYED.

FROM LEWISTOWN, ABOUT JULY
Goth, sorrel mare, weight about 1850
lbs. brand unknown, but believed to
be on left shoulder. Wore halt
err with ten feet of chain when
10 st. Reward of $15 for infor-
nation leading to recovery or for re-
turn to Irving Pierce, Lewistown.
S-18-tf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
FOR SALE.

BROKEN TEAMS, DRIVERS AND
draft horses for sale. Write Dave
Frields, Steele, Mont. 8-18-17t*
HOUSEHOLD GOODS. INQUIRE AT
Mr.. Regan's house. 8-25-2t*
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25

For Job work In any line, neatly
executed. call on the Argus job ofsloe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
FOR RENT.

STORE ROOM, ~ Z %, PLATE
glass front, best location In Lewis
town. Inquire at Ross Mercantile Co.,
successors to Lewistown Commercial
Co. 2-16-tf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
LOST.

THREE AND ONNHALF CARAT
fine white diamond between Main
street and Maiden lane. $4,000 re.
clock maker, Lewistown. 6-7-tf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25

TO SINGLE GENTLEMAN, FUR
nished room in pleasant part Of
city. Apply at this Office. 8-22-tf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25

OFFICE SUITE, TWO ROOMS,
In Argus building; hot water heated
day and night, lavatory adjoining.
Cheap to the right party. Inquire at
this Office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25

GIRL FOR RANCH, MUST BE A
good plain cook. Steady employ
ment to the right party. Address AR, !"
care OF Argus ONCE. S2S-2t
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25
HELP WANTED.

GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSEWORX
Apply to Parsons Bros. East SIDE
Main street. tilt
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25

Every man owes 1t to himself and
his family to master a trade or pro.
fession. Read the display advertise.
ment of the six Morse schools OF
telegraphy, in this issue and learn
how easily young man or lady may
learn telegraphy and be assured a pc.
sition. F
John McEachney, who was arrested
short time ago on suspicion of hav-
ing stolen horse on Swimming WON.
an from AL. Bushard, was discharged
from custody Wednesday and fully
| exonerated. The state had practical
ly no evidence against Mr.. McEach-
ney, and the latter claims that the
prosecution was started through NAL
ice on the part of the complaining
| witness.
Is Fergus county farming section
Well, you would think so when you
stop to think that the Judith Hard
ware company sold car load of (20)
Single Disc and Shoe Drills to the
farmers Of Rock creek bench before
the car even left the factory. We
are making delivery this week.
Every user of the Remington type.
writer should have a Wing typewrit
er cleaner. It fastens to the inside OF
the machine; is out of the way and
instantly ready for use. No soiline
OF the fingers. a. you don't even have
to life the carriage or ribbon-just
throw the brush into place with a
slide and work the keys. Two min.
utes every morning win keep your
type perfectly clean. Attaches to any
Remington. Call at the Argus Office
and see sample. Price $3.50. It will
last . life time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-02

thing must be left to the Judgment of
competent engineers.
Last evening at the Methodist parson-
age, 1910 Jackson street, Rev. J. w. Reed
performed a triple wedding in which
case the grooms were all related, two
brothers and one cousin. The contract
ing parties were Miss Bessie NJ. Kline
and Mr.. c. G. Matthews of North To-
peka, Miss Mary M. Donnelly and Mr..
G. c. Matthews. agent U. S. Express
Co. at Fort Worth, and Miss Hanna G.
DeTilla and Mr.. c. L. Wilson. This was
the first time that Rev. Mr.. Reed ever
officiated at a triple wedding and he
had all three COUPLES stand together,
then married the middle couple first and
the others following. Mr. and Mrs.
Grover c. Matthews viii make their
home in Fort Worth, Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence G. Matthews at 1718 Fillmore street
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson on Logan
street.
Mr. and Mrs. vanNess entertained
the members of the Baptist choir and
few friends last evening at their
home, 1908 Kansas avenue. Numerous
games were enjoyed and dainty re-
freshments served. Those present were:
Rev. and Mrs. Walter Tanner, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. c. Nicholson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Grant Gilman, Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Fra
ser, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Fraser, Mrs.
Charles Curtis, Mrs. John McNoun, Mr..
Mr.. and Mrs. Q. c. Berry, Mr.. and Mrs.
fenderfer, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews, Mr..
and Mrs. Jonas Lukens, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. L. Hofer, Miss Edna Fraser. Miss
Grace Boles, Miss Minna Mccall, Miss
Ella Caldwell, Miss Edna Pence, Miss
Margaret Keever, Miss Iva Grow, Miss
Belle Smith, Miss Eleanor Lukens, Miss
Ollie McNoun, Miss May hfcNoun, Miss
Edith NIGabrieI. l. Kenneth Clark and
Mr.. Arthur Boles.
The Merry Afatrons celebrated Hallow-
cen with 8. tacIcy party Tuesday even
: ing at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Swartz. 1909 Quincy street. The house
was decorated with autumn leaves and
! lighted with pumpkin jack lanterns.
Miss Zoe Paramore and Miss Grace Nc
Kinley served cider from a punch bowl
which was placed in a large pumpkin
shell. Early in the evening the gentle
men were served with light refresh
ments. consisting of pieces of cardboard
pies. on the upper crust of which was
painted in dainty water co1ors the pic
ture OF some fruit. On the lower crust
| they wrote the receipt of the pie. The
recipes were then read for the supposed
! edif1cation of the ladies. The prize, a
purnplkin pie. was given to Mr.. Edgar
| Winans. while Mr.. John Johnston was
consoled with a dainty cotton pie. Hal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-02
TWO SISTERS KILLED.
Became Confused and stopped in
Front of a Train.

Chicago, Nov 1.-TWO sisters. both
of whom were attendants at the La
Grange high school, were instantly
killed last night by a fast train on the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad
at Western Springs, Ill
The girls were Hazel and Eva Gar
field, aged II and ii years, respectively
The tragedy occurred within $50 feet
of the depot, Immediately in front OF
which their bodies were found.
The on-rush Of three trains, two from
the west and one, the fast mail from
the east, confused the girls, causing
them to stand motionless in the track
while the fast mail bore down on them
The wheels of the rain did not pass
over either of the girls Eva, the young
err was found with her neck broken
while upon the elder sister not sim
gle mark was found, which indicated
the cause of death.