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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
MONTANA AT A GLANCE

Senator w. A. Clark will sail for
Paris about July 1.
-
Senator Thomas H. Carter has gone
to the Portland exposition.
Work has commenced on the site
for the union depot at Butte.
w. G. Conrad and family spent some
time at Washington last week.
The Montana club moved into it's
new home in Helena last week.
The corner stone of Swedish Bap.
fist church was laid at Butte last
week.
The travel to the Yellowstone park
so far this year completely breaks all
previous records.
A company has been organized at
Bozeman to insure crops in the Gal
latin valley against hail.
The Indians on the F1athead reser-
walton are planning for big celebra-
ton of the glorious Fourth.
.
Rev. Douglas Sutton, rector of St..
Andrews Episcopal church at Living
ston, died at that city last week.
The 200 japanese residents of Mis-
soula last week celebrated Togo's VIC
tory by fine parade and display
of fire works.
s. -
w. G. Buskett, in charge of the
Montana exhibit at the Portland expo
sition, has been elected secretary of
the state commission.
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In civil case tried in Butte last
week, in which a Mrs. Sullivan was
the defendant, three Sullivans served
on the jury. The verdict was for
Mrs. Sullivan.
The famous Spectator mine at
Butte was last week turned over to
the North Butte company, which paid
the balance of the purchase price, ST.
100000, to the old owners.
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cattle rustler, who was being taken
" NdACy COuAly, JuIApCu A1OAA lAC
train at Silver in Cascade county,
Thursday night and escaped.
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Tom Kinds, the noted Butte poll
tician, has gone to Canada to take
charge of construction work on big
railway contract secured by his firm,
and amounting to $3,O00,O00.
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Col. Borden, the new commander
of the Twenty-fourth infantry, station
ed at Fort Harrison, arrived at Hell
ena Saturday, and was given recep-
ton by the Grand Army post.
Pat Mullins, formerly mayor Of
Butte, mad now a resident of North
Yakima. Wash, is building hotel at
that place, and has invested a very
large sum in real estate there.
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Emil G. Zick, who for many years
was with the Montana Central, run
ming between Butte and Havre, died
at Aberdeen, S. D., last week. lick
was the best known of all the Montana
conductors.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
Call for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that the
board of commissioners of Fergus
county, Montana, will receive sealed
bids until 2 O'Clock p. m. July 18th,
1905, for the digging. laying and COW
ering of a sewer and water pipe line
for the county poor farm buildings.
Specifications for said work can be
seen at the office of the county clerk
of said Fergus county.
The board reserves the right to re.
ject any and all bids.
F. ]. HAZEN. County Clerk.
June 21st. 1905.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
Call for Rida

Notice is hereby given that the
board Of commissioners of Fergus
county, Montana, will receive sealed
bids until O'Clock p. m. July 18th.
1905, for plumbing and heating plant
for the county poor farm buildings.
Specifications for said material and
work can be seen at the office of the
county clerk of said Fergus county.
The board reserves the right to re-
]ect any and all bids.
F. J. HAZEN, County Clerk.
uJne 21st, 1905.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
LATEST SPORTING
NEWS

Herrera and Neary will mix it on
July 4, if nothing happens.
One of w. A. Clark, Jr's., racers got
second place in the 2:14 event at
Denver last week.
James ]. Corbett has written book
telling how any man may make a
worlds champion of himself.
Jack Munroe is now training for a
fight with Jack Johnson, the coiored
boxer, to take place at Philadelphia.
.e Pacific National League has
gone to pieces, Salt Lake and Ogden
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
Notice If Sale of Real Estate,

The ranch property known as the
Thomas Stapleton ranch. consisting
of 157 acres, located BIG miles east
of Moore. Mont. Is for sale. This is
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 adj
dress
o. ". BELDEN,
Attorney at Law. Lewistown. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

at Ogden last week, the end coming
in the fifth round. Stiff has really
belonged to the has-been brigade for
couple Of years past.
Walter Wilmot, the erstwhile Butte
base ball manager, has signed several
Montana girl relay riders, and pro.
poses to give exhibitions at state fairs
in the east. The riding of the Mon.
tana girls, as shown at Helena last
fall, ought to be great card in the
east. Wilmot viii give his first show
at Des Moines, Iowa, and 60 from
there to Minneapolis.
Schafley, of the Portland team,
made an unassisted triple play last
week, the first time such a play has
ever been made on the Pacific coast.
and the third time it has been made
in the history of the game. With
Russ Hall, Seattle's shortstop, at Sec
ond. and Walters, the Seattle center
fielder, at first, First Baseman KEN.
mer made what appeared to be a low
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
LEW1STOWN TWENTY
YEARS AGO

(From the Argus of Dec. 20, 1856.
Mr.. Hoover, of Judith, shot two fine
elk near his residence.
Land office business is coming to
the front in Lewistown since the
county officers took their seats"
"Mr. Charles Russell, the artist, is
painting fine picture of Utica, and
when it is finished he will go to Hell
ena for a visit"
"Montana's Christmas present is a
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

to return to this port, arrived here last
night. She brought 100000 in gold.
H. Kuster died en- route from par.
alysis. His home is in Plattsville,
Wis.
Captain Lloyd states that the win
ter cleanup will amount to $4,000, 900.
The Ohio, Oregon and Victoria are
due to arrive within forty-eight hours.
Each has large amount of gold
aboard.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
BEAR ON RAILWAY TRACK.
Passengers on Montana Railroad Wit
ness Unusual Spectacle,

ness Unusual Spectacle.
Passengers on the Montana train
from Lombard last Thursday saw
something not advertised as an every
day occurrence on this route of sur.
passing scenic grandeur. A few miles
west of Two Dot a black bear made
its appearance on the track and bear
ly escaped a collision with the COW.
catcher. He made his way into the
adjacent foothills and then sat upon
his launches to witness the train as
it passed by. President Roosevelt
should be advised that it is possible
to kill bears from the observation
car in Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
Catarrh, or Cold in the Head,

Catarrh, or Cold In the Head.
All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of Bunsen's Catarrh
Cure to refund the money where it
fails to cure any case Of catarh, no
matter of how long standing. 1t is
pleasant to take and one application
gives ease and rest. This is an alb
solute cure and the only catarrh rem
edy sold on positive guarantee. No
cure: no pay. Price 50 cents. Sold
by Wilson & McKechnie. Be.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
The ChiIdren'a Eavorita

For coughs, Group, whooping cough,
etc., One Minute Cough Cure is the
children's favorite. This is because
1t contains no opiate, is perfectly
harmless, tastes good and cures. Sold
by Wilson & McKechnie. De,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

Makes digestion and assimilation
perfect. Makes new red blood and
bone. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. A tonic for
the sick and weak. IS cents, Tea or
Tablets. Phillips-Bradley Drug Co.
Ho.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

In the published property list of
Fergus county, with the assessed val.
uations, the number of sheep is given
at 165,903. representing $331,SO
stock cattle, 62,927. representing ST..
6O5,493; land, $84,567; horses, 6,33S,
representing $215,S15.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

why don't someone start a bank
in Lewistown? There is no better
location in Montana, as there is no
such institution within one hundred
miles of this place, and the country
all around is we'll settled by thrifty
and Industrious ranchmen."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
Grants Aoch RAnriAve

Springfield, Ill.,, June Ex-Governor
Deneen has granted Johann Hoch a
reprleve until July 20 in order that the
case may be taken to supreme JUS
t1ce for writ of supersedeas.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

II you want a pretty face and delight
full air,
Rosy cheeks and lovely hair,
Wedding trip across the sea,
Put your faith in Rocky Mountain
tea.
Phillips-Bradley Drug Co. Ho.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
Three Physicians Treated Him With.
out Success.

w. L. Yancy, Paducah, KY, writes:
Il had a severe case of kidney dis
ease and three of the best physicians
in Kentucky treated me without sue
cess. l then took Foley's Kidney
Cure. The first bottle gave immedi-
ate relief, and three bottles cured me
permanently. l gladly recommend this
wonderful remedy" Sold by Wilson
& Mckechnie. Fo.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
A Seaman bv ,nher;+,nc.

Mr.. Bonaparte, the new secretary of
the navy, has distinctly martial
name, but one chiefly associated with
land operations. The only nautical
achievements of his distant relative
were at Water-loo.-Kansas City Star.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

brand new governor, a thoroughbred
Kentucky politician by the name of
Preston H. Leslie"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

Two cents a pound for clean cot
ton rags at this office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
First Nome Steamer is In.

Seattle. Wash, June 22.-The steam.
ship Senator. first Of the Nome fleet
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

Terry McGovern will try to work
into position as race starter. He
is studying the race horse game, and
his out of door life is said TO be bring
ing him back TO his Old form.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

It is now considered quite likely
that Bob FitzsimmOns and James 1.
Corbett will meet in the ring soon
in a finish fight for the champion.
ship. Fitz is said to be in good shape,
and his refusal to fight Mike Schreck
at Salt Lake, because the club" there
failed to come to the front with it's
forfeit money is endorsed by all sport.
ing authorities. This club" wanted
the fight, but as matter of fact, did
not have a cent in the locker and was
just specializing on Roberts reputation
as a scheme to make raise. If Fitz
and Corbett fight, the former makes
but one condition, which is that JEFF.
fries shall be the referee.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

In the coming fight between Root
and Hart at Reno July 3, which will
carry with it the championship. Hart
is expected to have 20 pounds the
better of the weight.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28
O AMONG THE MINERS
OsN Devoted to the Large and Small News Timing
~ Camps Of Fergus County. - - p 81

T. w. Sinnott has filed notice of
location Of the Mury Sinnott claim,
situated about half mile from the
Kendall mine.
George D. Crawford and G. B. Stu.
art have filed notice of location Of
the Last Chance claim, in the North
MOccasin district.
G. M. Goodell last week sold to the
Moccasin Mountain company the EN-
mitt claim, at Kendall, the stated con-
sideration being 81.
Manager E. H. Crabtree, Of the
e-Maginnis company, states that
he will have the new mill on that
property running about the middle of
July.
Oil claims are now located on Lit.
tie Dog creek. Last week ]. A. Irvine,
E. X. Frost, E. H. Campbell and Will
liam l.. Martin filed notices of loca-
ton of such claims there.
SAoAAOO ~ AllOA aAu 1duS,
OF Kendall, and w. G. Waldorf, of Hell
ena, have sold to A. s. Wright, of
Lewistown, for stated consideration
of 81, half interest in the 1900 and
1900 No. 2 claims, located in the North
Moccasin district.
From geological standpoint, it
may be said that the placers of Alas
ka, California, Montana, Idaho and
Oregon are derived almost entirely
from erosion and concentration Of de-
posits, the origin of which antedate
the Tertiary system.
David Scott, an assignee of mum.
Der of miners having claims against
the Chicago-Montana Gold Mining
company, which recently shut down
its properties at Whisky Gulch,
brought suit in the district court yes
terday to recover $2,325.65, alleged to
be due as wages.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

outfield hit. It failed to carry and
was brought down by Schafley. In
the meantime both Hall and Walters
had started to run. Schafey touch.
ed the second base, retiring Hall. and
then. unassisted, caught Walters and
touched him with the ball before he
could return to first.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

George Gardner. of Lowell, Mass,
knocked out Billy Stiff, of Chicago,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

Manager E. H. Crabtree, Of the
Globe-Maginnis company, states that
he will have the new mill on that
property running about the middle OF
July.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

G. M. Goodell last week sold to the
Moccasin Mountain company the EN-
mitt claim, at Kendall, the stated con-
sideration being 81.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

George D. Crawford and G. B. Stu
art have filed notice of location Of
the Last Chance claim, in the North
Moccasin district.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

ular at Butte, and there is talk of
race meet to be held on the fiat, with
such men as Barney Oldfield and Ed
die Bald among the competitors.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

T. w. Sinnott has filed notice of
location Of the Mury 'Sinnott claim,
situated about half mile from the
Kendall mine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

Oil claims are now located on Lit.
tie Dog creek. Last week J. A. Irvine,
E. X. Frost, E. H. Campbell and Will
liam l.. Martin filed notices of loca.
ton of such claims there.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

dropping out because they could not
support their teams.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-06-28

Attorney at Law. Lewistown. Mont.
The National tribune., 1905-10-05

Editor National Tribune: Has the
history Of the Goth Ohio, three years
ever been published in The Natona
Tribune? If it has I missed it and
would like it, and if you will send it to
me l will willingly pay for It. If no
published, will you please print it be-
fore long ?-E. S. Snow, Lakin, Kan.
There were two Goth Ohios. The first
was raised for term of one year, by
Col. William Trimble, and was intended
for the defense of the Ohio border
Feb. s, 1862, the regiment was sent to
Gallipolis, and from there joined Gen
Fremont's forces i'm West Virginia. II
saw severe service in the Shenandoah
Valley and fought bravely at Harper'-
Ferry before the surrender. After be-
ing paroled the regiment was discharged
Oct. 10, 1862.
The Goth Ohio. for three-years serv-
ice, was organized in the Spring of 1864,
under Lieut.-Col j. n. McElroy, and
joined the Ninth Corps under Gen.
Burnside, and was especially distin-
guished for the gallantry with which it
crossed the Ny River and carried the
enemy's works. 1t continued in service
until the surrender at Appomattox, and
though it never had the numbers of a
full regiment it's total casualties were
sos, with but II missing. The Goth
Ohio one-year organization lost 10 kill
ed In battle and 80 died Of disease. The
Goth Ohio three-years organization lost
113 killed and 131 died of disease
Editor National Tribune,
The National tribune., 1905-10-05

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The National tribune., 1905-10-05
AN ESCAPED PRISONER.
An Incident Of Shermun's March to the
Sea.

Editor National Tribune: When the
9Th Ill. charged through Snake Creek
Gap, Serg't Henry Mueller, with 16
men, was captured and finally landed
in Andersonville stockade. He took a
leading part in constructing the tunnel
under the stockade, and with MANI
others succeeded III making his escape.
He took the north star for his guide,
and had reached the vicinity of Mil
ledgville, Ga, some miles below the
city, when the Seventeenth Corps passed
through mighty forest. and Co. ID of
the 9Th iii. MID, in the lead, encoun-
man through the thick underbrush. In
It moment two Or three rifles were lev
cled at him, but he drew up his bare
arms. acting like maniac. crying out:
i am Sergt Mueller, of Co. A! am
Sergt Mueller, of Co. A." He repeated
this sentence several times, and then
sat down by the roadside and cried, SO
mat 1t even moved some of the stall
wart veterans to tears. OF course, we
did not know who he was; his skin was
like yellow clay; his eyes way back in
his head; he had no crown OH his hat,
and his blonde hair grew over the rim.
His pantalOons only reached to his
knees, and the naked body could be
seen through everywhere. In the place
OF shoes he had hickory bark wrapped
around his bleeding feet. Hunger and
exposure had him reduced to a living
skeleton. We gave him. after satisfac-
tory explanation, q mule to ride. Some
or the boys had some fried sweet pota-
toes. and still another had a piece of a
turkey left. Around the campfire in
the evening he told us his escape. IT
would read like sad romance-F. X.
The National tribune., 1905-10-05
Wagner, Captain, Co. d, 9Th H., War
rensburg, Mo.
A Patriotic Family.

Editor National Tribune: I would
like TO hear from survivors OF the lst
Ind. Cav. or some member of IL. espe-
cially Co. +. Ii was a part of the
ans-Mississippi Army. My first hus-
band. who died IL years ago, was In the
regiment above mentioned nearly four
years. His Captain was James A. Pine
and his Colonel was Julius Tor Julian)
Dale Owen. l like The National Trib-
une. and we have taken it now and
then. not continuously. for Is or 20
years. / was only child at the break
Ing out of the civil war--10 years old.
l had two uncles in the 22d ILL.,. Co. l.
Both have answered to the long roll
call, as we'll as my father, who was i'm
Co. II, Goth Ill. / have another uncle
who was in the 111th Ill. He is still
living. Another uncle died the first
year of the war. a member of the 10th
Mo. We lived In a little town on the
Illinois Central Railroad at the breaking
out Of the war, and could see the trains
go southwark loaded with the boys in
blue, and sometimes train loads Of
horses, and once / recollect some
wounded soldiers. who lived in that vi
cinity, got off at our town. and one
came to our house, and my father. who
was a physician. dressed his wounds
When the soldiers would go past on the
train many times some of them would
be on top of the cars. and they would
wave their caps and cheer, and the citi-
Zens would wave handkerchiefs in re-
turn: and /. full of childish patriotism
(Which, thank God, has never cooled)
would not be satisfied to wave a hand
kerchfef. l wanted q flag: so / leased
my mother to buy cloth for me TO make
a flag. We could not have flags then
like we do now, and there isn't the same
love and respect for them now as there
vas then. Bat / could FIJI pages trying
to tell how my love and loyalty still
bubble over every time / hear a band
play the old war tunes and march after
Old Glory. Don't get to see or hear
them very much down here in Okla
homa.-Mrs. II. 1. Priest. Route l, Ring
wood, Okla.
The National tribune., 1905-10-05
Taking Chances.
(Lippincott's.)

A small boy had been punished, and
in consequence was feeling at enmity
with all the world, but with his father
in particular. When he came to say
his prayers at night he gabbled through
them at a high rate of speed, and while
asking for the customary blessing on
all the other members OF the family, in
Guiding the cat, he left out his Offend
ing parent.
His mother understood, but thought
it best to appeal to his better SELF
Harold" she said sweetly, what
about papa? You forgot, dear"
Didn't. Don't want papa blessed"
"Why, HarolGi when you love him
SO? Just think, dear, papa has gone
downtown now, and how would you feel
IL he got lost or hurt because you hadn't
prayed for him? ?"
This rather worked on the boys
mind and slowly he began to Chamber
out Of bed, when, just as he got on his
knees, he heard the familiar click OF
his fathers key in the lock. II guess
I'll risk it," ne announced, and quick
as wink jumped back into bed.
The National tribune., 1905-10-05
RECITALS AND "REMINISCENCES.
Stories Emneny Worth Telling of Experiences and Adventures
in the Great National Struggle.

rade A. D. Stewart, Sergeant. Co. E,
25th OhiO) a slight error. He says that
the 18th Pa. fought at Charlottesville.
1t was the I4th Pa. The 18th Pa. be-
longed to the Army of the Cumberland,
from 1861 until they were mustered
out, having marched with Sherman
from Atlanta to the sea.
Also, Comrade |. n. Stanford. Co. A,
I'd battalion, 18th L. s. A. makes all
error relative to the capture of Shelby
Vile, Tenn, stating the 5th Pa. was in
the charge. 1t was the 18th Pa. Cav,
known the Saber Regiment. 1t and
other cavalry regiments captured Shell
byville by direct charge on the Con-
federate works. The 5th Pa. Cav. was
in the Army of the Potomac. The COM
rade'S account of the taking of Shelby
Vile is about as correct as could be
given. / was not there, but fought at
Liberty Gap. We marched out the
Shelbyville pike about seven miles,
turned to the left on Il dirt road, crossed
the railroad from Murfreesboro to Shell
byville, and soon struck the Confeder-
ate troops one mile north of Liberty
Cap, composed of Arkansas troops who
We're cutting and shocking wheat 1t
was surprise on their part. and many
of them We're captured. We further
advanced, and encamped for the night.