Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16


the table. There was something ON.
nous in his location and some of
those present commenced to get ner.
Vous at once. The president had a
paper and it was evident he was TAX
ing down names of those he was 60
| ing to call on for a speech. All pres
ent ate heartily of the choice viands
that burdened the tables and at the
proper time he opened the second part
by offering the toast: Here's to the
future prosperity of Kendall and her
people," which was drunk with many
manifestations of approval. After this
toast Mr.. King introduced the speech
making by calling on C. w. GOodale
for few remarks. The latter respond
ed in very appropriate speech, ex-
pIessive of his pleasure Of visiting the
mines of Fergus county, it being a
desire he had long entertained. He
thought it would prove meeting the
members of the association would
long remember.
Mr. Eugene Carroll was next called
upon and made happy and witty ad-
dress, which was well received. He
was once asked to buy stock in Ken
dali mines, but at that time hardly
knew where Kendall was located. He
predicted great future for the camp.
w. ]. EdgecOmbe responded to the
call OF the POSTMASTER. and as Jack
is in the booming business now, he
entered into his task with spirit, max
ing it plain that all we needed now
in Fergus county to make it the great
est mining region in the west, is cap.
ital. Mr.. r. X. Neill was called up.
on for speech. Mr.. Neill disclaimei
any talent as a speech maker, but re-
lated an amusing experience Mr.. King
and ne had in reaching Kendall on a
winters day few years ago. They
got lost but King said they would
reach their destination if he could
find buffalo head and could see the
North star. With his usual luck King
discovered both and they reached Ken
dali in safety. This was probably
Kings substitute for the left hind foot
of rabbit found in the light of the
moon in a deserted grave yard.
Prof. Winchell responded to the call
of the POSTMASTER and made some
remarks ending with pat story that
amused all.
Others who responded to calls were
G.. S. Moulthrop. C. M. Thorpe, E. G.
Kinney, J. M. vrooman, Mr.. Allen,
Mr.. Jackson and Supt Shaw, of the
Barnes-King. All efforts to bring Mr..
Thomas Riser to his feet were una
vailing. although Mr.. King produced
two silver dollars, which he said Mr..
Riser had given him for an oppor-
tunity to say something. Everybody
enjoyed the joke at Toms expense.
Mr.. King proved to be an ideal toast
master and kept the crowd laughing
at his drives and witticisms.
| The smoker and feast lasted for
two hours when many of the visitors,
weary from loss of sleep the night
before retired for a good nights rest
Feast at the Gold Reef.
Leaving Kendall Friday morning
about 9 o'clock, the party arrived at
the Gold Reef at Gilt Edge at 1 p.
m. Driving to the cottage it was
given cordial reception by President
Rae and Superintendent Plumb. At
ter warmer" and smoke all were
invited to the dining hall, where an
other feast had been prepared by the
genial boarding house cook, A. p
Hall. 1t proved to be dinner of
five or six courses, and gotten up in
a manner that reflects credit upon
Mr.. Halls ability as a caterer. Here
the boys fingered for nearly two hours,
partaking of the good things that
were set before them. Near the close
Mr.. Carroll in behalf of the members
extended his thanks for the hospitable
manner in which they had been enter
tanned. President Rae, of the Gold
Reef company, made brief reply and
told a story that created much mirth.
IT was new one that Mr. Rae pick
Ell up down east. The meat of a story
| is in the telling of it. and Mr.. Rae
| is postmaster at the business.
After a good story on Alb. Decker
by Mr.. Plumb. which was also highly
enjoyable, Messrs. Rae and Plumb
conducted the party to the rooster,
which is necessary for the treatment
of the ores in this mine, and also to
the mill and mine. Although weary
of tunnels, slopes. dips, spurs, angles
and cross-cuts, about an hour was
spent in the mine, all seeming greatly
interested in what they saw and
heard explained. About one-third Of
the workings in the mine were visit
| ed
After thanking Messrs. Rae and
Plumb for the cordial and elegant
manner in which they had been en-
tertained, the party boarded the rigs
in waiting at $3.50 and reached Lew
istown at o'clock, after a pleasant
dilN pio"tdoie tIlp " lHe principal
gold mines of Fergus county.
GRAND POW WOW.
Fourth Anniversary Ball Of the Red
Men February 22nd. i
Moccasin Tribe No. %, Improved
Order of Red Men, will entertain at
Culver's hall 22nd Sun, Snow Moon
G. S. D. Ais, February 22nd, 1906.
Tickets. including grand feast of corn
and venison, $3.50. All respectable
pale faces are invited. Bring your
koska and have a good time.
E. A. WALLACE,
JOSEPH BRIGGS,
PETER SHIELDS,
ANDREW YOUNG,
E. J. CHRISTIE,
Committee.