Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-14

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ma" Stafford as she was lovingly cal
led, was in her usual health on re-
turning Sunday evening, but about
II o'clock that night was taken sick.
A physician was called, but the end
was near, and she passed away at l
o'clock
Mrs Stafford was born 78 years ago
in England, but early in life settled in
Pennsylvania. She leaves seven chill
dren to mourn her death, three of
whom were with her at the last
James NJ, Peter and Miss Helen, with
whom she made her home.
The funeral took place in Lewis
town Wednesday afternoon from the
Catholic church. A short service was
held at the home early Wednesday
morning, the Knights of Phythias and
Lady Maccabee lodges attending lii
a body and escorting the remains to
the outskirts of town. A large num-
Der of them and many other friends
went down to the funeral. The floral
tributes were most beautiful. Among
the set pieces was an anchor OF vel
low chrysanthemums and asparagus
ferns from the Eagles; wreath Of car
nations and similax from the Knights
of Phythias and an exquisite cross
from the Foresters. Thus closes the
life of one of Gods noble women; thus
ends peacefully and quietly life of
usefulness and good deeds. The SYM
pathy of all is extended to the be.
reaved family at this time. =
Knights Of Phythias. "
At the last meeting of Moccasin
Lodge number Al Knights of Phythias,
the following officers were elected the
ensuing term: c. c., H. A. Newman; !;
v. c., Vance Butler; K of r. and S.,
Pete Stafford; prelate. A. T. Dennis;
M. A., Berry Robinson, M. of w. Lee
Hilliard; NJ. of F.. w. Evans; M. of
E., H. l.. Henderson; Trustees: A. B.
Bernier, P. F. Scott, Lee Hilliard,
l. G., w. H. Hortop; o. G., Chas.
Easel.
Mrs. Charles Parks is reported quite
ill at her home this week.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. L.
H. Campbell Friday afternoon at the
usual hour Two new members were
taken into the society. 1t was decided
to hold Christmas sale at the $50 DIFF.
ferent" building, beginning Wednes-
day afternoon and evening and con
tinuing until the articles are disposed
of. Refreshments of tea and cake to
be served, and homemade candy on
sale. There were twelve members
present. The next meeting to be Md
two weeks hence, December, 21st at the
home of Mrs. Charles Sloan.
Rev. Rhoades, formerly pastor oi
the Methodist church at Utica, was in
town Sunday, preaching at the schoo
house both morning and evening.
The Lady Maccabees will open tho
new Jones opera house with a grant
opening ball and drill for which the;
are making extensive preparations, or
the night of December IA.
Richard Doyle left for the Nevada
goldfields Tuesday, much to the regre
of many friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kane lef
Tuesday for Stanford whero they vii
reside on their ranch.
An important change in bushes
firms took place Monday when Woo
, and Tongren, prOprietors of the Cit
Meat market, sold out to j. II. Seville
proprietor of the Kendall Meat mark
ct. The stock was removed al once |:
the shop of Mr.. Seville Mr.. Tongre
will return with his. family to Helen
as soon as he completes all his bus
. ness arrangements.
: Capt. A. F. Weisner and Lieut..
ID. Conrad, two members of the Sa