Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-24

dict was that he met death by an ac-
cidental fall of rock while he was at
work. Several witnesses testified that
the place was considered safe. The
body was removed from the Union hall
to the Jackson hall Saturday morning
and very impressive services were
conducted by Rev. A. s. Kerr. A large
number of people attended the SER
vices, the hall being filled to it's ut
most capacity. An escort of 200 men,
led by the band, marched out of town
about one mile, and a large number
of persons accompanied the remains
to Lewistown, where the body was
inferred. The pallbearers were VIM.
Nader, Chas. Merrill, ]. E. Kurtz. Bert
Francis, VIM. Graham and VIM. Stone.
Both mines close for the day in re-
spect to the deceased. Mr.. Smales
was young man, sober and straight
forward; an honest, upright citizen
and respected by all who knew him.
He was married to Miss Elizabeth
True June IS, 1904. His widow was
visiting her mother at Winston, Mont,
at the time of the accident, and ar
rived here Friday evening almost pros
trated from the shock. He also leaves
a father and mother in Denver, Colo.
His wife and relatives have the sin
cere sympathy of the entire commun-
ity. This was the first death that ev-
er occurred in the Kendall mines.
Charles Easel, secretary OF the Min
ers' Union, left for Salt Lake City to
attend the Western Federation OF Min
ers on the 22nd Of May. One OF the
objects of the convention is the elec-
tion of delegates to national labor
convention to be held in Chicago
some time during the summer. Mr..
Easel is a young man of ability and
we'll acquainted with the labor prob
lens of the day, and will creditably
represent Kendall in the convention.
In conversation with Deputy Sher-
if Dennis and Justice Kelley, both
officers complain that there is no jail
in Kendall, hence no place to keep
persons who may be arrested for dis
turbing the peace. In justice to the
people of Kendall 1t is urged that the
commissioners ought to provide a
place of the kind. The population is
more than 1000 and the people think
they are entitled to this considera-
ton.
Mrs. H. L. Cooper and son arrived
last Saturday from Kansas City, and
are stopping at the Shaules hotel.
Mr.. Cooper is employed at the Ken
dali mine and expects to make his
home there for some time.
The Miners Union is making great
preparations for the labor celebra-
ton June 18th. The committee in
charge consists of the following citi'
zens: Chas. Easel, John Robinson,
Louis Riser, w. T. Graham and d. J.
Harrington. No expense or trouble
will be spared to make the celebra'
ton a success. Over $500 has been
subscribed to defray the expenses and
provide for prizes. Anyone wishing
a good time should come and enjoy
the day, as the people of Kendall will
treat thine royalty. The Miners un
ion is one of the most prosperous or
ganizatiOns in the state. 1t has 22(
members in good standing and they
are fine body of men. The people
of Kendall should be proud of the or
ganization. The union has a hOspita
under the supervision of DR.. Mccoy
and a nurse for the care of its mem
bers. The following are the Officers
of the union: President, B. c. Rob
inson; secretary, Chas. Easel; record
ing secretary. VIM. Graham; treasur
er, NJ. c. PernOt.
A band of 16 pieces was organized
about two months ago under the lead
ership of Andrew J. Mullin. Eacf
member takes great interest in prac
ticing and it is considered as fine
band as any in the county, and thu
people are justly proud of the organ
ization, as band makes anw tow
livelier and relieves the monotony o
camp life, and it will be one of tn
best bands of the state by June 18th
The town of Kendall is one OF Mon
tana's most prosperous mining camps
Il was first founded In 1901. and Il
the short period Of i've years It hs