Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-08-15

a fine meeting of the fire depart
ment was held last Friday evening
at which time the general committee
having in charge the preparation for
the entertainment of the state conven-
ton of tiremen made their report and
everything is now in fairly good shape
for the visitors.
The subscription list circulated for
the purpose of raising money for the
entertainment Of the visitors was pre-
sented and the boys have approxi-
mately $500 with which to entertain
the visitors. II will take all OF this as
nothing that costs money will be over
looked in order to make the convention
q success The only thing that re-
mains to be attended to II the band.
Owing to some Internal dssention the
Lcwistown band has gone out Of COM
mission. 1t Is determined t. have a
band here during the convention, how
ever and a liberal offer has been made
to the Livingston fire department
band to come over. This is one of the
anxious to come over.
What promises to be the feature OF
| the entire week will be the big barba
cue which will be held Friday even-
| ing on Won TobeTs island. Mr.. Won
Tobel very generously offered this site
to the boys for the barbecue and ev-
| When Oscar Stephens was approach
ed for donation, the big-hearted
| stockman, in his characteristic man
ner. said: GO out to any of my places,
pick out the biggest and fattesr steer
and hog you can find and bring them
in for your barbecue" This will saw,
the boys a large sum of money Al
experienced barbecue man, an cid ne
gro who learned the arr OF getting III
barbacues in the home of the barba
cue, the south. has bean practically
engaged to come over from Twin
Bridges to take charge of the big
| feast. He comes highly recommended
as first class man for this important
function.
The visitors will be met at Lombard
by a representative of the local fire
department who will see that they al
get into Lewistown In fine shape
| They will be met at the depot or al
the head of Main street by the entire
| fire department in uniform and escort.
ed to the fire hall where there will bt
refreshments waiting for them. There
will be something happening abou,
| every minute Of the time frorp the Sec
ond they step of the train until they
| board for home Saturday morning. A
| free lunch will be served every day at
the fire hall and various forms OF
amusement will be provided.
There will be about 100 visitors in
town for the week. Billings will send
over a fine delegation headed by Chief
j. c. Bond and President Curtis
| C"Bud'D Davis. an old Lewistown boy
| and one of the most popular fellows
that ever lived in this city. There will
be a representative delegation from
all other departments in the state.
! The fire boys expect all good citizens
to pitch in and assist in the entertain
ment of the bows. 1t will be kne
thing for the town and not one Of the
boys should be permitted to leave
town in the least diaatisfied with the
treatment accorded him.
Following is the program for the
| week.
Monday, September 5, 1905. s p. IN.
| Informal gathering of Lewistown
| firemen, visiting firemen and citizens
at city hall; cold lunch served in ap-
ia council chamber. Announcement OF
| program.
Tuesday, Sept. ., 10 u. m.-
| Delegates will assemble at fire hull
and march to Culyers hall.
| Opening address by President Bebb;
| Introduction of mavor
| address of welcome by MAJOR Pink
| ley or his representative.
| Response by some visiting fireman.
| Appointment of committee on cre-
| dentials
| Recess.
| Report of committee on credentials
| Tuesday. 2 D. NJ
| Admission of new departments to
| membership
Payment of annual dues to treas