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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
Nine Husky Young Fellows From the
High School, Accompanied By
Prof. Crane, Start West.
WILL MAKE GOOD A SHOWING
While Not Over Confident, the Bows
Believe They Will Do Well
Among State Athletes

Eight we'll trained high school ath-
letes, accompanied lE Prof. Crane and
by Frank Wright, Jr,. and Willie
Wiedeman, two boys who went over
on their own expenses to root" for
their schoolmates, left this morning
for Missoula to participate in the in
terscholastic high school athletic and
declamatory meet which is to be held
in the western city, beginning tomor-
row. A large crowd of high school
students went down to the depot to
bid the young athletes and the orator,
Charles Grupe, good luck" A num-
ber of the high school girls enlivened
the scene by singing a song composed
in honor of the athletic team ,and Civ
ing some yells also originated in hon
or Of the boys who will this week try
their metal against the picked run
ners, jumpers and hurdlers Of the
state.
Those who went along as members
of the athletic team are:
Platt Belden, who will compete in
the 50-yard, 100-yard and 22O-yard
events; Ralph Tavenner who will try
in the 22o-yard hurdles, low hurdles,
high jump, broad jump and the two
dashes; Harry Briggs, who will enter
the half-mile, quarter-mile, broad
jump and possibly the low hurdles:
Don Anderson hammer throw; Ben
SheekS. shot mt. Cara Wilson biuh
jump. 50-yard dash and pole vault:
Emil Plum, mile run and possibly
half-mile run: Jacob Holzemer, 12d-
yard high hurdles: Charles Grupe pole
vault and declamatory contest.
The boys are trained to the minute
and their very efficient coach, Mr..
Juttner, has hopes of the team VIM
nlng good position at the meet
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
Thousands of Acres Have Been Set
tied During the Past Twelve
Months on Rich Bench.
THE SOIL IS DEEP AND FERTILE
{. 0. Busenburg Who Drove Across
the Country Declares 1t Good As
Rock Greek Bench.

E. Q. Busenburg and H. P. Imislund
last Friday drove over to the Keller
place, beyond the Sage creek bench,
returning Saturday, the trip being for
the purpose of looking over that part
of the county with the view of MAX
ing some investments.
To the Democrat, Mr.. Busenburg
stated that he was amazed at the
rapidity with which that part of the
awithhe Elsa 6gwy kwyp ytmoow 70
county, comprised in what is known
as the Sage creek bench, has been
settled. The bench comprises about
25.O0O acres Of land and practically ev-
cry foot Of it has been taken up un-
der the homestead act during the last
twelve months. Scores of small build
ings may now be seen where, one year
ago, there was little evidence of hab-
itation.
There is no part of this county
which has been entirely settled up so
ioPiois ds udS THAT treat Dencn, SAID
Mr.. Busenburg. "A few months ago
that bench was used exclusively for
the grazing of sheep and cattle. Now
there are hundreds of acres braken,
and with favorable weather con-
ditions, thousands of bushels of grain
will be raised there this year. We saw
several pieces of fall wheat and it
looked fine. The soil is deep and fer
tile and, believe that the Sage creek
bench will prove another Rock creek
bench in productiveness.
THE attention of the settlers was
directed to that part of the county by
the announcement that the railroad
from Great Falls to Billings is to
pass through that country and the
general belief that agood town will
be located over there somewhere.
Many Of the settlers are from the CAL
latin valley and all Of them seem to be
well satisfied that they will reap a rich
reward for their foresight in locating
there. To my mind, that country,
comprising as 1t does, several thous-
and acres Of as good bottom and bench
land as can be seen anywhere, will be
amply able to build up a city Of con-
siderable size within q very short
while. With q transcontinental line
OF railroad running across the country
they will be able to get their ranch
products to good market, the lack Of
which has always been q severe han
dicap. Everything Is looking hne
around Stanford and that side Of the
county certainly has every promise Of
becoming one Of the most prosperous
communities in this, the most prosper
Gus county in the entire state"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
One OF the Most Successful Years in
the History of lewistown
Drawing to a Close.
FINAL EXERCISES FRIDAY NIGHT
School Children Will Present Some
Most Entertaining Features.
Only Small Admission.

This week will witness the close of
another successful year in the history
OF our public schools. AS has been the
case heretofore, there has been a strong
increase in the number OF pupils en-
rolled this year compared with the
past, and an additional teacher was
engaged after the holidays. There
are now fourteen teachers employed,
and when the faculty of the high
school is considered, 1t will be seen
that Lewistown holds an important
place in the educational system of the
state.
"A review of the school year shows
that sterling work has been done
throughout the grades. While the
standard Of perfection has not been
attained, and while there have been
instances where fault might have
been found, on the whole the results
nave been very satisfactory, ana the
people of the community have reason
TO feel that the school has done its
part in maintaining the fair tame of
our little city. The teachers have been
Jealous, faithful, conscientious and
generally capable; the pupils have
been earnest, willing, and eager to
make the standards of the teachers
and parents; the trustees have been
determined to get the best possible re-
suits IN the schooIroom; and all com
blned have made the outcome one that
Will rank favorably with the years OF
the past.
The only public exercises in con
nectlnn with the closing of school this
week Will be the appearance OF the
eighth grade class at the opera house
on Friday night, when Il program of
general interest will be given. There
VIII be short concert by Mrs. Brew
er's public school orchestra a bright
dialogue entitled, From Pumpl<in
Ridge and a musical sketch entitled
Two Gypsies' Festival" introducing
a tamborine drill and bright choruses
For these exercises a fee of Is cents
VIII be collected at the door, to defray
necessary expenses. The public is COR
daily invited to attend these exercis-
es, Friday night, May IS.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
MOTHERS MEETING.
Ckendall Miner.)

The Mothers meeting" which took
place at the school house Saturday af-
ternoon was well attended and was
SUCCESSFUL from every point of view.
Preceding the regular program an in
lroductory program was given by
members Of the school, all Of them ac-
quitting themselves in fine style
1t is believed that the meeting OF
parents for the interchange of ideas
and the discussions of problems akin
to them resulted in much benefit to all
who took part in 1t. and it Is rather to
be regretted that the idea for such
gatherings was not conceived earlier
in the term.
A nubmer of well written, entertain
ing and instructive papers were read.
as follows;
Young People," by Mrs. E. II. Camp
bell; sketches from life, two pictures.
Mrs. w. II. Humphrey; Moral train
ing of Children" Mrs. Louise Stoll;
Tired and Nervous Mothers" Mrs.
Charles Fletcher
At the conclusion of the "motherss
meeting" the ladies repaired to the
various rooms to inspect exhibits OF
work done by the children. In Prof.
Drinkard's room there was display
OF well drawn maps Of Africa and AM
erica, with neatly written examination
papers on arithmetic and grammar.
The young pupils in Miss Shorey's
room showed special training in SPELL
ing and writing and attested their
skill in drawing and construction Of
paper and cardboard novelties. In
Miss Fasel's room there are many
youthful mathematicians of promise,
judging from the fine papers which
were shown to proud mothers.
The maps Of Montana in colors and
the specimen Of daily work in draw.
ing by pupils in Miss Kings depart
ment reflects credit on both pupil and
teacher.
Refreshments were served by Misses
King, Shorey and Easel. Altogether It
was a most enjoyable and profitable
afternoon and the teachers were the
recipients Of hearty congratulations
because Of the successful gathering.
The teachers wish to convey their
thanks to the ladies Of Kendall for the
manner in which they responded to
this. the first mothers meeting"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
PROSPERITY AT
THE GOLD Ref
Famous Old Mine Is Looking Better
Than It Ever Did in All of Its
fventful History.

A we'll known gentleman of Gilt
Edge who is interested in mining in
that district was in the city yesterday
and gave to the Democrat most
glowing account of the fine outlook Of
the Gold Reef mine.
1.-The best work in the history of that
property has been accomplished dur.
ing the last two or three months"
said the speaker "Unless there is an
accident to the machinery, all records
for the amount of ore treated will be
broken by the mill. Full seven thous-
and tons of good ore will have gone
through the mill by the end of the
month with everything running as
they are now.
The most encouraging phase of the
situation. however, is the immense
bodies Of ore which have been opened
up. Robert Turnbull. mine superin-
tendent, has done some great work
since he returned and as a result Of
his endeavors, ore sufficient to keep
the mill running at its present capa-
city. 2SS tons daily, for at least four
years has been positively opened up.
Portions Of the mine which have re-
mained untouched for years are now
receiving attention and tens Of thous.
anos OF tons Of fine ore Is being To-
Gated.
AS result Of the great showing
Fresioent Rae Is considering the ad-
VISIBILITY Of adding two more cyanide
TANKS thereby increasing the capaci-
ty Of the mill by over 100 tons. At
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
Strike at Helena SmeIter.

Helena, May 11.-Forty men employ
ed at the East Helena plant of the
American Smelling and Refining COM
pany have gone on strike because of
the refusal of the company to allow 10
hours pay for eight hours work.
Their pay is from $500 to 1925 a day
for 10 hours. The samplers demanded
an eight-hour day in common with the
other smelter employees, but without a
reduction in salary, which the COM
pany declined to grant, hence the
walkout. None of the other depart
ments Of the plant are affected.
Manager Frank Smith stated that
if the men did not return to work at
the old scale new men would be en-
ployed Immediately. that the company
did not feel disposed to pay for 10
hours work and receive only eight.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY MEETS.
Plans For Beautifyino City Discussed
at Meeting Held Last Nloht.

A meeting of the Civic Improvement
society was held in the court room last
night and steps were taken to do
something at once toward the beauti-
Tying of Lewistown. Although the
meeting was not as we'll attended as
1t should have been, those present
transacted much important business.
all of the committees reported pro-
gress, Chairman Belden of the execu-
tive committee outlining at some
length the plans of that committee.
1t is proposed to distribute recepta-
cles for waste paper throughout the
city and encourage all citizens to keep
the streets clean of papers.
The matter of having the council
adopt a plan of boulevarding and
street Improvement was discussed and
the desires of the society will pe
made known to the city council. The
membership committee will make a
systematic canvass for new members
during the next two weeks. There are
now over thirty members There
should b. at least 100 The member
ship fee is 81 and all members are
hereby notified to remit that sum to
the treasurer, Mrs. f. *. Cheadle, at
once, as some money isnecessary to
make some improvements already ar
ranged for.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15

1t is desired to try a Salt Lake smelter
in order that the exact character of
the ore may be determined
During the past year there has been
about 800 tons of ore shipped from this
mine and the returns have been most
satisfactory to the owners. A few
months since the property was bonded
to some Black Hills mining men and
capitalists, and from the present out
look, the bond will assuredly be taken
up. Charles Wright, one of the most
experienced mining men in Fergus
county, who has charge of the opera
tions on the property, informs the
Democrat that the prospects are most
encouraging and he believes that a
good mine will be developed on the
property.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
important Real Estate Deal COnSum-
mated By c. W. Morton Last
Week--DeWitt Sells Out.
OTHER DEALS DURING THE WEEK
Activity Continues With Country
Real Estate Showing A Steady
Advance in Price.

One of the most important real es-
tate deals in this city for several
months was negotiated by c. w. Nor
ton, the real estate agent, last week
when he sold to Oscar Stephens, the
well known woolgrower and cattle
man, block of twelve lots located in
the north central part of the city. The
only residence on the property is that
occupied by Senator J. D. Waite.
The block was sold by Mr.. w. W.
Dewitt, who has owned it for nub-
ber of years, and while the exact price
has not been made public, it Is UNDER
stood from an authoritative source
that the price paid was about SO, 500
Mr.. Stephens, it is said purchased the
block for an eastern party who desir-
ed to make some investments here.
The following real estate transfers
nave been recorded in the office of the
county recorder during the last week:
w. D. Williams to Philip Saunders,
100 acres, described rs the 1-2 Sc l. ;,
sec. low 1-2 sw IA, sec. II tp. Il n, r
is e. Consideration, $500
John B. Rauch and Margaret Rauch
to Andrew Fergus, j. p. Fergus and
Ellen H. Fergus Romunstad, LIT 40
acres, located in the northern and
northeastern part of the county for a
stated consideration of ST.
Montana Townsite company to Mar
tha E. Wilson, lot 1, block Of the or
iginal townste of Moore. Considera-
ton, 300.
Gold Hill Mining company to James
B. McFatrich of Chicago, the lode
mining claim Matthew, locate on Gold
Hill in the Warm Spring mining dist
rict. Consideration, $500.
Lewistown Land company to Jesse
E. Pinkley. lots and 6, block of the
Lewistown Land companys addition
to the townsite Of Kendall, Consider
alton. 1925.
E. w. King to John j. Murphy, lots
3, and 5. block 2 Of Kings addition
to the townsite OF Kendall. Consider.
alton, 1925.
John ]. Murphy to John H. wein-
gart, lots 3. 1 and s. block OF Kings
addition to the townsite of Kendall.
Consideration, $1,000.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
Will OBSERVE
MEMORIAL DAY
Civil and Spanish American War
Veterans Have About Completed
Full Preparatlons.

A meeting Of the civil and Spanish
American war veterans Of this city
and vicinity was held in the city hall
last Thursday evening and arrange
ments were begun for the proper OBJ
servance Of Memorial day. May 30th.
A number of veterans were present
and 1t was the unanimous opinion
that the day will be more generally
observed this year than ever before in
Lewtstown. The Hon. Lee Mantle has
been invited to deliver the grafton of
the day and it Is extremely probable
that he will be here. He Is one of the
most eloquent orators in the state.
The regular services will be held In
Culver's hall beginning at 2 O'Clock.
An appropriate program Of music and
speaking will be prepared.
At the conclusion Of the regular ex-
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15

efclses, the veterans and members or
me dliferent secret societies of the
Guy VIII march to the cemetery where
the custom of decorat ting the graves
OF those who lie there will be observed
The following committees have the
arrangements in charge:
Music-Marshall Hutfine
Flowers-Nliss Reed.
10 Mark Graves-Alex. Branson.
Publicity-J. Il. Ritch.
Parade-Marshal Marion Burke.
Firing Squad-Ed Skinner.
Judge Cheadle will be in command
ana all veterans are cordially invited
TO participate In the exercises.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
WILL NOT CELEBRATE,
Gkendall Miner)

There VIII be no celebration in Ken,
dali Miners Union day, June 13, the
union having decided to waive the
privilege to the camp of Gilt Edge
where it seems they had already
made extensipe preparations.
The knights Of Pythias band of
Kendall mas been engaged to furnish
music during the day and 1t Is almost
a foregone conclusion that Kendall
VIII be a deserted village when the big
DAY comes, as nearly everyone will
take in the celebration at the neigh
boring camp.
Kendall will have its inning in the
fall to celebrate Labor Day, the first
Monday in September.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
SHIP RICH ORE
TO SALT LAKE
Sixty Tons From the War faQle In
the Maiden District Sent Ont
last Friday.

Although they are not saying very
much' 1t Is evident that Governor
Maitland and his associates who re-
Gently bonded the War Eagle mining
property in the Maiden district from
J. L. Stuart. J. D. Burr and others, are
doing some good work with the prop
erty. While they are actively devel-
oping the property. they are taking
out some rich ore. suficient, in fact.
to pay the expenses Of the develop.
ment work.
Las Friday six tons Of rich one was
loaded in this city for Salt Lake.
Hitherto the ore from this mine has
been sent to the Helena smelter but
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15
PRESBYTERIAN NOTES.

General church prayer meeting
at 1880 p. m.
Sunday at II a. m. the pastor will
preach. In the evening at 8, BY re-
quest Of the senior class, the pastor
will preach to them the annual SER
mon. Appropriate music will be play
ed for the occasion.
Christian Endeavor at Sunday ev-
ening led by Miss Lydia Anderson.
HENRY QUICKENDEN, Pastor
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15

The Planet Junior garden tools on
sale at the Judith Hardware Co. One
man can do more work in day with
one OF these tools than five can with
hoes. Do not try to economize by
not buying one of these modern tools,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15

p4Tsenl there are more men at work
u IN ever before in the history of the
property and the camp of Gilt Edge
was never more prosperous than it is
this spring.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15

THE CAUSE OF THE JAR.
Cleveland thinks it had a small
earthquake, but Tom Johnson may
have just alighted from his automo.
bile.-Chicago News.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15

GILT EDGE POLISH zoe AT THE
SATISFACTORY SHOE STORE.
POWER MERCANTILE co.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15

BOYS RUBBER COLLARS AT
POWERS
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-15

HERE'S THE HOME OF LOW
PRICES, GOOD GOODS md PLEN-
TY OF THEM POWER MERCAN-
TILE co.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-01-23
Cotton Ginner'S Report.

Dallas. Texas. Jan. !v.-,!::>
>>':2;-n1oNt!o:v bale report Of the
National Ginncrs association COM
piled today shows that I7O,49O bales
have been Sinned from January
to January IS, 1906, inclusive. This
added to the governments last CELL
sus report shows a total of o,8o7,-
o7I bales glnned during the season
OF I9o5-19o6.
President Taylor, who compiled
the report. stated that the cotton
territory was very generally cover
cd and the report, therefore, should
be very accurate.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-01-23

.Alletedo avasisis, the wonderful
SO called "hrunning. bird flower
OF the plains Of eastern Turkey,
stands unique and alone among the
many specimens of floral nlimlcry
that have been classified by modern
botanists. It is a beautiful blossom
of variegated hues, the total length
of the entire flower being about one
and three-quarter inches. As one
might imagine from its name, it is
an exact image of a miniature hum
ming bird. The breast is green,
the wings deep rose color, the
throat yellow and the head and
beak almost pure black. The only
particular in which it is not per-
feet bird is that the stem gives it
the appearance of having but a sim
gle leg and foot.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-01-23

Miss Sallie Ham committed sui
eide in Darlington on Thursday
about 80. She was boarding with
her cousin, J. K. Doyle, and attend
ing the graded school and had just
returned from a holiday visit to
her mother, Mrs. J. F. Ham, TIM
znonsville. Not the slightest init
nation on her part was given Of
her intention. She was about 10
wears old and had declared she did
not intend going to school any
longer. Her mother and brother
came up to see her, and she appear
ed to be in her usual spirits, and
they had just dined with her and
left the house where she was stay
ing, when the fatal shot was fired.
They were overtaken and notified
OF the tragedy and returned to
town at once.
It is reported that Miss Ham
wished to marry young man OF
the Timmonsville section, and that,
instead of consenting to the 1saar-
rage, her mother had sent her 10
Darlington to school, in order to
get her away from her home, and to
prevent, if possible, the marriage,
to which she was very much oppos-
ed.
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County of Newberry.
Personally came before me Thos.
@. Stewart. Clerk and Treasurer of
the Town Of Newberry, S. g., and
made oath that the above report is
true and correct to the best Of his
knowledge and belief.
TF1os. O. Stewart.
Sworn to before me this 3rd day
Of October. 1905.
John c. Goggans, q. S.
6. G. c. ?.
State of South Carolina,
County Of Newberry.
. Personally came before me Van
Smith. Chairman Of Ways and
: Means Committee Of the Town
Council of the Town of NeWberry,
: s. c.. and made oath that he per-
sonallv checked the accounts OF
! Thos. O. Stewart, Clerk and Treas
: itifcr~ai the Town Council OF the
Town of>Newberry. S. G., and to
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The !,.>: ii his knowledge aH,i be-
Lei ~n:I ;>r"t.r,;> %r~ correct: @?!'i
that 1..r above "vpor; is 4 t"U. .";:
correct sIutcG:vlt ~ said HCcpyntS.
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Oh. WAYS and Means Committee.
Sworn to before me this 3rd day
OF October. 1905. -,
John c. Goggans. q. s.
6. c. c. P.
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SUICIDE FOR LOVE.

Hiss SaiIi. E><,.--r,,, q Ti171l0nSYilic, Kills
Herself i'll Darlington.