Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
EXTENT Of THE
MAIDEN FIRE
THlRTY.SIx BUILDINGS WERE
WIPED OUT BY THE FIERCE
FLAMES.

avs. n. hudpp, Oh NAL.
den, was in town Wednesday and says
that thirty-six buildings were DESTROY
ed in the Maiden fire and that the
opinion prevails that the fire was Of
incendiary origin, as the building
where the fire began had not been oc.
cupied for some years. Thus Maiden
the Oldest town in Fergus county, and
the pride of every old-timer, is de-
stroyed by the fire fiend. Mrs. X. Po-
lands loss included fine library and
collection of bric-a-brac of life times
saving. which were highly priced, and
which moneS cannot replace. Mrs.
Poland lost everything but clothing
worn at the time. Three store buildings
and large stone warehouse were in
cluded in her loss. Her many friends
are sorry for her loss.
Mike Hall, of Maiden, was in town
today and says he will rebuild imme-
diately. He estimates his loss at S.
600. Mr.. Hall left for LewIstown to
make arrangements for more stock.
B. F. Chirkoff was over from Mai
den. He was running a restaurant
and had just received bill of goods
amounting to $3.50, all of which was
lost. Mr.. Chirkoff saved nothing in
the house or restaurant, but was for
tunate enough to save team of
horses.
Saved Some Relics.
Three relics was saved by MIR. n. L.
Poland from the Maiden fire that he
values very highly, and was very for
tunate in getting them when he did
Mr.. Poland, who graduated in 1894 at
Rutgers college. New Brunswick, N.
j., and at the time of graduation each
of that class sported cane. Mr.. Po-
land neglected to bring the cane with
him when coming home, it being left
with some friends in New York, where
it remained until this summer. when
his brother, Rufus, brought it with
him to Montana, when he came on
visit this summer. Mr.. Poland was in
Maiden last Monday evening and got
the cane and a picture of his class, al
so a silver nugget. These keepsakes
he brought to Gilt Edge the evening
before the fire, and thus after their
long journey escaped the flames of
the fire at Maiden.
Ernest and Arthur Worsdell have
purchased E. p. Stowells and Hugh
Green's ranches. Mr.. Stowell's ranch
contains 400 acres. The considera-
ton was $4,000. Hugh Green's ranch
contained 800 acres and the consider
alton for it was $4,000 Worsdell Bros.
took possession of e. P. Stowell's
ranch. Mr.. Green retaining possession
until April, 1906. They also took up
a homestead of 100 acres, making them
total of $50 acres in one piece. The
ranch is about 31s miles from Gilt
Edge and is considered valuable prop
erty. They will engage in the cattle
business.
Mrs. H. J. Goss and her sister, Mrs.
C. Tintinger, of Cascade, and her faith
er, Mr.. Niles. of Stanford, arrived here
or ten days. Mrs. Goss had been Wis
iting her sister and father for some
time.
Mrs. l.. w. Barnes left last Sun
day for an extended visit with her
parents at Verona, Mo. She will also
visit friends in Kansas City. Mr..
Barnes accompanied her to Lewis
town.
Mrs. Henry Parent, of Kendall. was
visiting her sister Mrs. J. A. Turn
blade, for several days. Mrs. Parent
is well known here and her many
friends were pleased to see her.
Mrs. Frank e. Smith and children,
of LewistOwn, were visiting Mrs.
Smiths mother, Mrs. Belanger, last
week.
Mrs. L. P. Slater, of Lewistown. was
visiting her sister, Mrs. F. A. Barnes.
Hugh Green was a Lewistown Wis.
itor last week, and attended a meet.
ing of the l. o. 0. F. and reports an
excellent time
Abe Audette, of Kendall, was a Wis.
itor here for few days this week.
Mr.. Audette has sold his interest in
the saloon business at Kendall to Lum
Reed and will leave for Seattle sOOn
The Knights of Pythias of Gilt Edge
will picnic at the Merryfield ranch,
two miles below Maiden, Saturday,
Aug. 10. The Knights of Pythias Of
Lewistown and Kendall have been in
vited and all expect to have a good
time.
F. T. Flanagan was in town and
says that hail storm struck his place
last Friday afternoon and did consid-
cradle damage to his oat crop.
Zortman is Prosperous.
Robert Mungall returned from Fort.
man last Monday and says the camp
is prosperous, as the two mills are
running steadily and about one hun
drei men are employed. Fifty men
are employed at one mill and they run
through 100 tons of ore per day, and
II miners keep the mill going. They
have body of ore which will last for
several years. The population of the
town is over 300.
VIM. Medigar. of Lewistown, who
is always welcome visitor here, was
shaking hands with his many friends
here this week
p. c. Weydert and Harry Yaeger, of
Helena, came over in an automobile
last Wednesday. This is the first au.
tomobile TO be sen on our streets and
was the center of attraction, espec
tally for the children. Z
George Ayers, of Grass Range, Was
business visitor in town
c. w. Baylies, of Lewistown, and
H. c. McEvony, of the Big Six group
were in town few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Jones. of Ken.
dali, were here for few days this
week. Their many friends are al
ways glad to see them.
Thnra hac