Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-22

big state convention the Fergus me.
tropolis has ever had.
The Records Boost.
The following boost for the con-
vention is from the Helena Records
editorial columns:
early next month-the dates are
September 4, 5, 6, Z and 8-the an
nual meeting of the State Firemen's
association will be held in Lewistown.
The yearly gathering of the men who
protect the property of Montana's cit
izens against destruction by flames is
always full Of interest-full Of inter.
est not alone to the members OF the
various departments whose delegates
are in attendance, but full of interest
for the public as we'll. This is natur-
al, for it is the public that is chiefly
concerned in the efficiency or lack of
It that exists in every city department
or town brigade.
"In the broad sense, the f1remen's
convention at Lewistown will be the
first state gathering of importance
that Lewistown has had. That is be-
cause. until recently, the prosperous
capital Of Fergus county has been ls-
olatexl.' SO far as railroad communl'
cation is concerned. Now that Lewis
town is in touch with the other cities
of the state, Lewistown is going IN
for some of the state meetings. 1t Is
fortunate in being the choice OF the
firemen.
"I.ewistown is making preparations
for the entertainment Of it's freight
ing visitors. Nothing will be left un-
done to make the stay OF the dele
gates pleasant; one Of the unique rea'
lures will be a barbecue.
"Certain it. is that the attendance
at the Lewistown convention OF the
bremen will be we'll attended. That
ia as II ought to be. This years meet
ing of the firemen doubtless will prove
to be a notable gathering"
Completing Arrangements.
Announcements for the convention
are being rapidly closed up by the
various local committees. The color.
ed chef who makes a speciality OF
barbecues has been secured. and will
arrive from Twin Bridges this week
to get everything in shape for that
function. The barbecue will be held
on Little Casino creek, on Frank
Days ranch. The plan Of holding 1t
on Won TObel's island was found I'M
practicable, as it is necessary to dig
deep holes, and the island Is only
a foot above water.
Superintendent Slade, Of the Great
Northern, announces that transporta'
ton is now being issued to fire chiefs
and delegates residing along that line,
and all indications point to a very
heavy attendance.
New Members.
AS indicating the interest taken To-
cally in the big event. 1t may be stat
ed that 16 new members have Joined
the department during the past week.
The new uniforms will be here this
week, and the Lewistown boys will
cut quite a figure when they parade
in their new togs.
Accredited Delegates.
The various departments are now
making up their lists Of accredited
delegates, and the following have so
far been chosen. with many places
yet to be heard from:
Billings-F. w. Soule. G. J. Davis.
o. C. Ovren. Theo. Avren. Enos Mel
son, F. X. N. Rademaker. Phil Grein.
Ernest Jay. Chief J. G. Bond.
Hamilton-Chief W. e. McMurray.
Albert Hork, A. G. Baker. John H.
Jones, w. P. Obrien, r. o. Russell.
Helena-Chief J. Frank O'Connell.
H. A. McKinnon. s. b. Gray.
Red Lodge-Chief VIM. Larkin. F.
H. Alden. Thos. ]. Ross.
Big Timber-Chief J. p. Clark. H.
c. Pound. Dick Budd. w. g. Strick-
land, and probably others.
A. C. M. Co.-Geo. L. Lapp.
Bozeman-Chief w. g. Alexander,
Assistant Chief Chas. Lundwall. M. J.
O'Connel. Harry Benepe. Dexter e.
Moser. John Robertson. M. Langhor
and probably others.
Virginia City-Chief Jas. G. Walk.
er. Joseph Smith H.. Amas G. Hall:
alternates. Morse B. Davis. Rodney r.
Herndon. Louis t. Kiser.
Great Falls-Chief Samuel French
Walkerville-Chief Michael Muir
ray. John Whalen. Mike Peters, Jos
eDh Rrinev