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Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01
MADE A STIR
IN GILT EDGE
TWO YOUNG MEN CREATE Ads
TUR6ANCE AND ARE AS
SESSED $3.50.

Gilt Edge, Aug. 31.-The usual
tranquility which prevails around Gilt
Edge was broken last Tuesday after
noon and the town transformed into
province of a real lively burg for
period of about two hours. Late
in the afternoon, while several old
timers were conversing on the shady
side of the street, some exchanging
ideas in regard to the duration and
severity of the coming winter, others
commenting on happenings around
the old town in former days, when
Whisky Gulch paid it's first dividend
and the camp was lively, two young
knights of the vaquero, Francis Big.
len and Judson Magallon, rode into the
secluded village, and, according to
the time honored custom, began to
get on the outside of large quantity
of the corn sap.
No sooner did the spirits begin to
move than the preliminaries of the
regular fistic encounter began, con.
sisting first of the ordinary rehearsal
Of the regular collection of pungent
epithets in chunks of quarter sec
tions and townships, known only to
the undomesticated COW puncher OF
the bad lands. After exhausting
their vocabularies upon nearly every
body who chanced to pass the street
and passing a few choice remarks al
each other, which indicated that they
were not only personally acquainted
| but were also informed in regard tc
each others past career, the regular
| exercises begun.
The first act consisted of the two
knights in deadly combat, in which
they each exhibited about the same
degree of skill that the Russians have
in her war with Japan. Their move
ments were very irregular, theil
methods ungraceful and a total disre
gard of all rules was very noticeable
During the progress of the recreation
one of the combatants pulled small
cannon, which he Immediately push
ed in front of his adversary, who
without waiting to examine the size
of the caliber or ascertain If the
monster was in good working order
produced by way Of set off, huge
stilletto and declared his intentions
of Immediately proceeding to dissect
his opponent then and there for scien
| tific purposes. The audience at this
point became somewhat nervous and
| left before the exercises were more
than half over
In the second act Deputy Sheriff
Whitcomb appeared upon the scene
disarmed the belligerents and kindly
invited them to accompany him down
to the city bastile. One of the glad
iators. being gentleman too vel
bred to refuse an invitation, even tt
a drink, accepted the invitation, and
being familiar with the location, hieG
himself away to the lookup without
an escort.
The other, being less gallant, abso
lutely refused to accompany the off
Ger, or even the whole population ol
the camp However, after considerable
argument, in which pair of brace
let's played prominent part. the off
Ger and two special deputies showed
the young man to his room, which
he did not leave until the next day
On Wednesday morning complaint
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01

$3o-CoIumbia Diver Route to the
Eair-S30.
The Oregon Short Line sells excur
sion tickets to Portland and return
$50, final limit 80 days (but not later
than Nov. 30). stop-over privileges
both directions.
Above route should not be over
looked; send you through the new
agricultural districts of Idaho, Twin
Falls. Boise and Payette valleys, along
picturesque Columbia river. equal II
not more beautiful than the Hudson
Only line through Hot Lake, gar
den-like Grande Ronde valley; Hood
River famous strawberry fields, Bridal
Veil Falls. A grand view of Mounts
Hood and Adams. In fact, 1t is one
panoramic view from start to finish
An additional Pullman sleeper has
been added to the Portland train
Montana patrons connecting with the
same at Pocatello. thus insurine
through Pullman berths Butte to
Portland. Make reservations early
and secure the best.
Send cents for copy Columbia
folder, Short Line Ticket Office. los
North Main street. Butte. Mont.
H. o. WILSON.
9-29 D. F. Z p. A.
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was made before Judge Linebarger,
and the actors were assessed to the
amount of $3.50. Frank Stephens hap.
pened to be in town and relieved the
performers of their embarrassment
by putting up the dough.
The boys seem to think Judge Line.
barger's ideas concerning the salary
of COW puncher is little erron.
eous, but the old-time citizens ap.
prove of the judges conception in the
matter. and another chapter is add
ed to the long list of doings around
Gilt Edge. Biglen was fined $3.50 for
his part in the affair, while Magal.
Ion was assessed 800. County attor-
ney Ayers conducted the prosecution.
Personal Mention.
D. A. Linebarger returned from
Great Falls, where he attended the
State Labor convention.
Judge Sawyer and daughter. Miss
Eta, were in Lewistown last Friday
and Saturday.
Chas. Foster and R. A. Mckee were
visitors at Kendall last Sunday.
w. l.. Barnes was in Lewistown
attending to business last Friday.
A. ]. Clark was business visitor
at Kendall last week.
B. jamie, of Lewistown, was here
for the last two weeks re-painting,
vanishing and RESTRAINING the black.
board at the school building.
c. H. Dahl has added much to the
appearance of his hotel by having 1t
re-painted.
]. B. Pichette has purchased half.
interest in the saloon business of J. E.
Lyons. He will be pleased to mee'
his many friends at the new place of
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Knipe have NOV
ed here from Kendall.
Lawrence Cooper came in last Fri.
day from Fred Goose. where he has
been working all summer
Benz. J. Hill was a business visitor
here Wednesday.
The many friends OF William Sher.
man are glad to see him out again.
N. L. Poland, r. w. Blake, Chas
G. Edwards and Rufus Poland left last
Wednesday for a fishing and hunting
trip. The party went down on Flat
willow and intend to be gone several
days.
A large number of people attended
the shoot of the Rod and Gun Club
last Sunday evening and were much
interested in the sport.
Roy E. Ayers and wife were visit
ors here this week.
Mrs. r. N. Phipps and daughter
Edith, came in from the Missouri
river this week and will spend the
winter here. so that Edith can at
tend school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pichette put out fire
which started in some unaccountabie
way on G. P. Burnett's place. Had 1t
not been for their timely arrival it
might have proven disastrous fire, as
Mr.. Burnett and family were away
from home at the time.
While several persons were in
swimming in pond on the D. H. S
ranch of G. P. Burnett, Frances Big
len came near being drowned. The
water is about 16 feet deep and af
ter going in he became i'll and could
not help himself. He was rescued by
Walter Burnett and Frank Rawlins
and brought to the shore, where the
rescuers brought him around all right
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Eye Specialist Coming.

Dr. Frank, the lady eye specialist,
who is well known throughout the
state, will visit Lewistown, and win
be at the Hoffman house Sept. 20,
and will remain until after the fair
closes.
In justice to herself and protection
to the people of Fergus county, she
wishes to announce that she has no
agents or any one travelling through
the country representing her, and
anyone wishing to have their eyes
scientifically cared for will be wise
in taking the advantage of consult
ing the doctor during her stay in the
city.
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Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate

NotIce Of SAFE Of He1J E3t1t6s
The ranch property known as the
Thomas Stapleton ranch. consisting
Of 157 acres, located 3h miles east
Of Moore, Mont, is for sale. This ia
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 ad'
dress
o. W. BELDEN,
Attorney at Law, Lewistown, Mont.
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ALASKA BENCH ITEMS.

We were visited by a severe frost
one night last week.
Phil Lang recently passed over the
bench en- route for Middle bench.
David Trepp and Miss Linn Corb-
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Tn The Social Realm
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Mrs. John P. Barnes gave a large
reception on Wednesday afternoon
About IS guests attended. The lawn
was very artistically and prettily dec.
Grated and arranged with rugs, seats,
flowers and bunting. The large table
in the dining room was in lavender
and the young ladies serving wore
lavender and white. Several musical
selections were rendered by Mrs
Kline, Mrs. Eddy and Mrs. Plum
Those assisting Mrs. Barnes were
Mrs. Fernald and Mrs. Terrell. The
Misses Gertie Benner and Lillian Lar.
ssen did the serving.
Mrs. Geo. Bach issued invitations
to the number of hundred and fifty
for a reception Thursday afternoon
The Bach home was transformed to a
fairy scene by flowers and smilax
The color scheme was red and green
and these cOlors were carried out in
the decorations, also in the menu.
Ropes of smilax and red ribbons
were suspended from the chandelier
in the dining room to the large table
which was covered with an exquisite
Battenburg tablecloth lined with red
The centerpiece was table mirror on
which rested a handsome cut glass
vase filled with scarlet carnations
Mrs. w. A. Long and Mrs. ]. NJ. Vroo
man presided at this table during the
first part of the afternoon and Mrs
Attix and Mrs. Symmes during the
latter part. Mrs. H. C. Brown assist
ed the hostess in receiving her guests
Flowers and smilax were banked in
the fireplace and mantel and were
used in profusion through all the
rooms. Rogers and Davis furnished
the music and gave several vocal mum
bers in aaulllon to the instrumental
Mrs. Bach was assisted in serving by
Miss Ada Meyersick, Mrs. w. w
White, Miss Lena Newell, the Miss
es Wakefield, Constance Darrow and
Marie and Margaret Bach. The re
freshments consisted of cOlOred ices
cakes, coffee and bon bons in red and
green.
Marie and Ralph Bach entertained
about forty of their young friends on
Thursday evening. Dancing was the
amusement provided. platform was
erected on the lawn, which was used
in addition to the wide porch, foOr the
merry youngsters. Rogers and Davis
orchestra furnished the music. Re
freshments consisted of salad, sand
wiches, chocolate. ices, cake and Dor
bons. The young people spent de
lightful evening, their young enter
tainers sparing no pains to give theil
guests a fine time.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Chas. Leh
man entertained large company il
honor of her guests, Mrs. Scott ant
Miss Scott, of Deer Lodge. Betweel
| 60 and 20 guests were in attendance
Euchre was the game played. Mrs
War; won the prize for games ant
Mrs. w. A. Long the lone hand prize
Refreshments were served consist
ing of ice cream, cake, coffee ant
CONNECTIONS. Punch was served dur
ing the afternoon.
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01
Sheep Wanted. .

Sheep Wanted.
About $500 to winter, or 1900 ewes
on shares. Good range and about
$50 tons of hay. Range close to Grass
Range. Address
OLE VINGER, Grass Range.
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01
Sheep Wanted.

SUeSp wNUtoOs
Do you want to sell or lease sheep
by the year or put out on shares?
Write me, as l think we can deal on
one of the three plans. Address A.
R., Argus Office, Lewistown.
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01
FOR GALE.
sTRAYED.

FROM LEWISTOWN, ABOUT JULY
Goth, sorrel mare, weight about 1850
lbs. brand unknown, but believed to
be on left shoulder. Wore halt
er with ten feet of chain when
10 st. Reward of $15 for infor-
nation leading to recovery or for re-
turn to Irving Pierce, Lewistown.
S-1S-tf
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01
New Boarding House at Kendall.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. LongmOre, we'll
and favorably known in Gilt Edge and
Kendall. have leased the property
known as the Home Ranch and, hav-
ing it completely renovated and newly
furnished, opened the "Longmore
Boarding House" to the patronage Of
the public. The house is the best in
Kendall and the reputation Of the
Longmore's as housekeepers and ca.
terers will be fully sustained.
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01

OFFICE SUITE, TWO ROOMS,
In Argus building; hot water heated
day and night, lavatory adjoining.
Cheap to the right party. Inquire at
this Office.
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01

II you want the news read the A,
gus.
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01
LOST.

THREE AND ONEHALF CARAT
fine white diamond between Main
street and Maiden lane. $4,000 re-
ward. Finder please leave at T. w.
Warren's, the chronometer, watch and
clock maker, Lewistown. 6-7-tf
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01

For Job work In any line, neatly
executed. call on the Argus Job efglee.
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01

TO SINGLE GENTLEMAN. FUR
nished room in pleasant part Of
city. Apply at this Office. S-22-tf
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01
FOR RENT.

STORE ROOM. ~ Z 96. PLATE
glass front, best location in Lewis
town. Inquire at Ross Mercantile Co.,
successors to Lewistown Commercial
Co. 2.16-tf
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

One cent Z word each lnoertlon.
payable in advance, for advertlsemonts
In thIs column. II not paid In advance
10 cents q line each insertion.
Minimum charge for one insertion
e cents.
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01
HELP WANTED.

GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSNWORK
Apply to Parsons Bros. East Side
Main street. a.11.tl
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01

Read the Argus ana You will get
the news.
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01

GOOD COOK WANTED BY MAN
and wife; steady employment to
right parties. NJ. N. Stevens, Winnie
cook, Mont. S-29-tf
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01

GIRL FOR RANCH, MUST BE A
good. plain cook. Steady employ
ment to the right party. Address
r" care of Argus Office, Lewistown,
Mont. 9-1-2t
Fergus County argus., 1905-09-01
$3O-Columbia nh'.~ Route to the
Eair-&3O

Attorney at Law. Lewistown. Mont.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-12

Prompt attention given to your Land
Office Business by E. c. Carney. U. s..
Commissioner.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-12
Contest Notice,

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N: D.. Sept. 5, 1905.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been fled
oa:s %aas
is, Range lo1, by John H: Smith, 81,
said entryman has wholly abandoned
said tract of land for q period of moro than six
months last past, and has never improved or
cultivated said land according to tho home
stead laws, nor. has ever established resi-
dence thereon; that said land is practically in
the same condition as when surveyed, and that
said abandonment still exists,
That said alleged absence from said land is
navy or marine corps Of the United States as
q private soldier, officer, seaman or marine,
during the war with Spain, or any other
war in which the United States may be engaged
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said ale
CATION at 10 O'Clock a. m. on Nov. !; 1906
at his office in Williston, n. d. and that
final hearing win DO held at 10 O'Clock
a. M on Nov. l4h, 1905, before the
Register and Receiver of the United States
Land Office in Minot, N. D.
The said contestant having in q proper aff-
davit, filed Aug. q, 1905, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
dered and directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication. 49,.
l4t6 T. e. Fox, Receiver.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-12
Alias Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N. D., Sept 9, 1905.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been fled
in this Office by Dick Smith, contestant.
49, 1903, for the northeast quarter
sec. 81, twp. 100, range SO, by Hans S. Willard
contestee, in which it is alleged that said
Hans S. Willard has wholly abandoned said
land and changed his place of residence there
from; that there are no improvements on tho
said land except small uninhabitable shack
with no windows: that he has been absent from
the said land continuously for a period Of
more than six months Immediately proceeding
tho date of the said contest affidavit.
And that said alleged absence from the said
land was not due to his employment in tho
army.navy or marine corps of the United States
as private soldier, officer, seaman or marine,
during the war with Spain, or during any
other war in which tho United States may be
or has been engaged.
respond and Offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a: m: on Nov. II, 1905.
before the Register and Receiver of the
United States Land Office in Minot, N. D.
The said contestant having, in proper affi.
davit, filed Sept 10Th, 1905, SGT forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice cannot be made it is here
by ordered and directed that such notice DO
given by due and proper publication:
R: C. SANBoRN Register.
c. B. Bach attorney for contestant. 14t6
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-12
Contest Notice.

Department of tho Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N. D., Sept 8, 1905:
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Arthur T. Smith contestant
against homestead entry No. 2s92l, made Oct.
II, 1904 for the southeast quarter Of section q,
township 100, range 81. by Patrick Daniel Shee;
han contestee, in which it is alleged that said
entryman has wholly abandoned the said land
and has been absent therefrom continuously
for period of more than six months imme-
diately preceding tho date Of the said con-
test affidavit: that said entryman has never
been on the said land since he filed theIeon !:
and there is no house on the said land or
building of any kind or breaking thereon:
that there are no Improvements whatever on
the said land and none have ever been made
on the said land, but it remains in its naturnl
state of wild prairie.
And that said alleged absence from the
said land was not due to his employment
in the army, navy, or marine corps of the
United States in the time of war.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said ALE
cation at 10 o'clock a. m. on Nov. II, 1905,
before the Register and Receiver Of the
United States Land Office in Minot, n D. ::
The said contestant having, in a proper aft
davit, filed Sept %, 1905, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
Of this notice can not be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
r: G. sAS6oRN, Register. !,
c. B. Bach, attorney for contestant. 14t6
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-12
official Proceedings Of the
Board of Education.

official Proceedings Of the
Board Of Education.
Williston, N. D., Oct. 10, 1905.
Board met in regular session.
Present: Messrs. Leonhardy, Bald.
win and Markell.
Absent: Messrs. Bellinger and Hef.
fernan. ~
Board called to order by the presi-
dent.
The minutes of tho previous meetings
we're read and approved.
Supt. Ellithorpe being present, laid
before the board proposition to pur.
chase extra laboratory supplies.
The clerk was instructed to purchase
supplies for the primary department as
recommended by the superintendent.
On motion OF Mr.. Markell. seconded
by Mr.. Baldwin, the clerk, by and
with the advice of the superintendent,
was instructed to purchase ell neces-
sary supplies for the laboratory of the
High School, to be paid for out Of the
high school fund.
Which motion was duly carried by
the following vote: . e
Those voting aye were Messrs. Mar
kell, Baldwin and Leonhardy.
Those waiting aye, none.
Absent and not voting, we're Messrs
Bollinger and He1ernan.
On motion, the clerk was instructed
to re.jnsure the school building for
period Of five years, and add two
thousand dollars to the insurance on
the building, making $4,000 n the
building, and secure an additional in.
assurances on the contents of two
thousand dollars. also for the period of
five yeas, making a total insurance
upon the contents, including the steam
heating plant Of $1,000, and to draw his
warrant for the amount of the premium
on said insurance.
On motion the following bills we're
allowed:
Thomas Kane & Co., desks, etc...S114 80
American Book Co., text books. so
st. Paul Book & Stationery Co.,
drawing materials and sta
tionery...................................~ 50 70
The Macmillan Co., literature.... l58
Henry Holt 4 Co., text booke... 424
G. M. Hedderich & Co.,
feather ster..................... 90
John Pagan, work at schoolhouse. 8 rs
Brueqger Mer. Co. lumber and
supplies. So rs
David Willard, plastering........... 4 so
R. H. Copeland, printing. ........... 3 90
The report of Supt. Ellithorpe on
tuition collected with treasurer's re.
ceipt attached for $17.45 was accepted.
On motion board adjourned.
%~.1 R. H. Copeland, Clerk.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-12
Notice for Publication.
: Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Minot, n. D.,
:~ September 26, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim
Brownson, y. $. Commissioner, at his Office at
Williston. N. D., on Nov. Is, 1905, viz:
TENA BJORNSTAD, H. E. No. 27734
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
1sha n %nas al Gh5 ri W GGS f Il '"
14t6 R. G. SANBoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-12

The report Of Supt. Ellithorpe on
tuition collected with treasurer's re.
ceipt attached for $17.45 was accepted.
On motion board adjourned.
s. E R. H. Copeland. Clerk.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-12
School Notes.

School Notes.
There are two new pupils in the first
primary room making q total enroll.
ment of thirty. five.
Miss Webster reports that there are
too many cases Of tardiness. -
We are pleased to note the return Of
Miss Maggie Kerr TO our school last
Monday. ev.~. #s:s-,.1
A literary society was formed in the
Grammar department consisting Of the
Seventh grade. The following officers
were elected: VERNE Sharp. president;
Vera Seeley, vice president: Belle Nc
Chesney, secretary; Louis Mayo. ser.
geant.at.arms.
Supt. Ellithorpe received q letter
from Dr. Sweetland of the UniYersity
of North Dakota stating that North
DAKOTA was divided into seven inter-
scholastic athletic departments. Will
liston being in the seventh department.
Williston il now corresponding with
the different high schools of her dis
trict and has hopes Of games with some
of them this season. 1t has been ar
ranged that the two champion teams OF
the district shall meet at Grand Forks
at the expense Of the University and
decide on the championship of the
state. With the help of her coach. Mr..
Westergard, Williston expects to stand
some show of winning games. So
At the irst meeting, this school year.
of the Willston High School Literary
Society on last Friday, the following
officers were elected: .,-s-.--. =
Lillian E. Greenup, President.
Ivan Metz2er, Vice President.
Mae Anderson. Secretary.
Olets Lukins, Treasurer.
Arthur Bell. Sergesnt.at-arms.
Harvey end Netzger, Reporters.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-12
A Judicious Inquiry.

A. we'll known travelling man who
visits the drug trade says he has often
beaRd druggists inquire Of customers
who asked for cough medicine.
an .an and for child they a%ost
Cough Remedy. The reason for this is
that they know there is no danger from
it and that it always cures. There is
not the least danger in giving it, and
Tor coughs, colds, and Group it is un-
surpassed. For sale By all dealers.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-10-12
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Minot, N,

Oct. 6, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make anal proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before E. c.
WilIiston, Nd, on Nov. 18th 1905, viz:
NASSIM SHICKANY, H. E. No. 1872.
for the nwA section 10, township 155, n range
log w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Elias sShakany. Alexander Abood, John
Farroh, Joseph Farroh, all of Williston, n. D..
lAt6 B. C. SANBoRN, Register.