Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-25
GILT EDGE HAPPENINGS,

GILT EDGE HAPPENINGS.
Cabin at Whiskey ouleh Burned, En-.
failing Considerable Loss.
Samuel Hurvitch is authorized to
receive subscriptions to the Argus at
Gilt Edge.
Gilt Edge, Jan. 21.-The cabin OF
Hugh Tully and Angus Carr. of Wits.
key gulch, burned last week. Both
persons lost considerable personal
property, Mr.. Tully claiming his loss
to be about $500. Mr.. Carr lost two
artificial arms, which cost about $3.50,
and he must make a trip to St. Paul
to replace them.
Steve O'DonneIl, who is working for
Oscar Stephens, had horse fall
with him, breaking his leg DIR. Lakey
attended him.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Jones and Mrs.
Kurrock attended the joint installa-
ton of Knights of Pythias and Rath-
bone Sisters at Lewist0wn on the ev-
eni0g of the 10Th and report having
had a pleasant time.
Mr.. Cooper and Neil Stuart, of Whis-
NY 6NANAAS 0SS~AANOW t00 UiSt0l1&S1Uu UI
the Knights of Pythias at Lewistown.
The Gilt Edge Eagles are making
preparations for their dance on Feb.
%. Everybody attending will receive
a souvenir. Mr.. Lyons will serve sup
per.
Henry c. Dahl was a business Wis
itor to Lewistown last Thursday.
R. NJ. Mcmahon, of Edgewater, was
here last Saturday and reports that
stock are looking well in his section
of the county.
Harry Mcmahon and wife, of Edge
water, came from Billings last Satur
day. We are sorry TO learn of the
death of their infant child. Mr.. Nc
Mahon has had the grip, and has been
under the doctors care for the past
two months. Before leaving Billings
he was disinfected and given a health
certificate. Mr.. Mcmahon returned to
Edgewater with his father.
r. Baker, of Gilt Edge, was in Lew
istOwn last week and rented the black.
smith shop OF KnDds0n r Decker,
known as the old Day shop. Mr.. Bak-
er will move his family to Lewistown
the first of the month. Mr. Baker has
lived here for the past two years and
has made many friends who are sorry
to see him leave, and wish him sue
cess In his new location. Gilt Edge
will lose its leading spirit in base ball
circles by this remove.
"A party of young people went to
Burnett's ranch last Friday evening
and gave a surprise TO Harvey. AL
report good time.
Revs. Sheldon and Thompson were
here last Friday evening and held SER
vices, after which there was bust
ness meeting, and a temporary organ
izatiOn made looking to the building
of church. About $3.50 was SUBJ
scribed and lots for the location have
been offered by several. The follow
ing committee was appointed: Rev.
Sheldon, F. "A. Barnes. r. A. Mckee.
Chas. Foster and e. p. Stowell. They
will make all necessary arrangements
in regard to building. We hope to see
the church completed soon.
Geo. W. Ayers, of Grass Range, was
a business visitor here last Saturday.
Chas. Wentworth took a load of
young people out to Cox's ranch to a
dance last Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hampson, of Magin-
mis-. were business visitors here last
Saturday.
Jas. Ska9gs, who has been sick the
past two months with pneumonia, is
able to be up and is improving. We
hope he win soon be entirely recov-
cred.
.. A. Beer. Of Butte. and C. g. Drap-
er, Of Duluth, were business visitors
here Saturday.
Scott st. Jermain, Of Grass Range.
was here attending to some business
last week.
The following Lady Maccabees at
tended the installation OF officers at
1ewfstova last Friday eveaiAg: Mrs.
Daniels. Miss Sawyer. Mrs. Sanger.
Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. McCune. The
ladies report an enjoyable time and
are sounding the praises Of the Lew
istown ladies' for their hospitality.
Mrs. Daniels and Miss Sawyer were
the guests of Mrs. Wentworth.
The many friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Turnbull rendered them q sur
prise party ON Monday evening. Jan.
18th. The host and hostess were TAX
en- entirely by surprise. rs they were
invited to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Turn
bulls for dinner and upon their re-
turn they found the Invaders in full
possession. but nevertheless were
equal to the occasion and extended
them hearty welcome. A jolly even
Ing followed. There were seven tables
OF whist players. The gentleman's
first prize was won by VIM. Jap. and
the ladies by Mrs. VIM. Jap. The
consolation prizes went to Mrs. Num- |
and Mrs. Robert Turnbull. A boun-
tiful lunch was served by Mrs. Robert |
Turnbull, who was ably assisted by
Mrs. T. D. Caldwell, Mrs. ]. H. Will
lis. Mrs. ]. T. Wells and Mrs. Walter
Turnbull. The party broke up at mid
night and all had an excellent time.
Those who were present we're Mes
danes. Sweeney, Jaaps, Morgan, Keen.
Mum. Wells, Willis, Bromley, Turn
bull. Mcintyre, Caldwell, Martin. Ber-
~. Messrs. Sweeney. Jaaps. Morgan.
Willis. Num-. Wells, Bromley. Turn-
bull. Mcintyre. Caldwell. Martin. Ber-
~, Birchy and Hurvitch.
We are sorry to learn OF the death