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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
SHEEP FOUND
TO HAVE SCAB
Disease Makes Its Appearance in a
Band Of sheep Being Wintered
ear Grass Range.
PROMPT MEASURES ARE TAKEN
George W. Ayers, Who is Aunning the
sheep, Expects to Quickly Stamp
Out the Disease.

Scab has made its appearance in a
band of 5000 sheep. owned by J. B.
Long. Of Great Falls. and being run
By George w. Ayers, of Great Falls
So far only a few sheep in the band
have been found to have the disease
and Mr.. Ayers has taken every pre-
caution to promptly stamp It out and
to prevent the possibility of its spread
ing. The afflicted woolies have been
isolated, and will be "hand doctored."
While the appearance of scab is al
ways serious matter. the animals
have been taken in hand so promptly
in this case that there is no cause for
any alarm and with the measures TAX
en-, it is confidently expected that the
disease will very soon disappear. M
From all other points in the couNty
reports state that the sheep continue
to thrive, and while some severe
weather is inevitable. the bands are in
fine shape to meet it. Except for the
scab in the Long sheep, the general
conditions are so satisfactory that they
COulu DE improved upon.
The Wool Market.
The current issue of Duns gives
the following review of the eastern
wool market:
"MOst grades of domestic wool re.
main unchanged as to price, and there
is fairly steady demand. while CON
sumption at the mills is on a liberal
scale that ignores the unfavorable
weather for that class of goods. Yet
several lines are cheaper, either be-
cause of more ample stocks or less in
quiry, and these changes carry the
average for the entire list down about
three-sixteenths of cent per pound.
"Boston-The wool market closes
the year strong and there is a conf.
dent feeling on the part of merchants
Current demand is not large, but is
improving, and there are signs that
it will become active early in the new
year. Recent readjustments of quo.
tations have placed many grades on
a selling basis and steady market is
looked for. Foreign advices are firm,
with purchases in Australasia for the
United States only about half of what
they were a year ago. While margins
have been small the business on the
whole has been prosperous High
prices in the country, however. cur
tailed profits in many cases The new
year opens with stocks larger in Bos
ton than year ago, the holdings OF
foreign supplies being particularly
large. and larger throughout the coun
try, outside of the territorial sections
The supplies in the midle states show
a big increase over year ago. In
round figures the receipts of the year
in Boston have been 32OOOO,OOQ lbs
foreign and domestic, compared with
81 100000 pounds in 1904. Domestic
staple receipts are smaller and impor
tations larger. The deliveries for the
year are about 23S 900, 900 pounds com
pared with 58.O0O,OO0 pounds in 1904.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
Banks May Consolidate.

It is learned that negotiations are
now in progress for the consolida-
tion of the two banks recently started
at Moore into one institution. While
the matter has not been definitely de-
cided upon, it is stated upon excellent
authority that arrangements will un-
doubtedly be concluded within short
time.
The State Bank of Moore and the
Citizens Bank of Moore were both
started at practically the same time
last fall. and while the fourishing
and growing little city is an excellent
point for bank, it is found that there
is hardly room for two such insti.
tutiOns there as yet. The movement
looking to consolidation is therefore
looked upon as being a wise one. So
far as can be learned, no similar move
is contemplated with regard to the
two banks at Kendall, yet well posted
business men say they would not be
surprised to see consolidation of the
two banks there follow the consumma.
tion of the plan at Moore.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05

riety of instrumental music by talent
Ell artists. with character sketches"
The complete program is as follows:
Piano solo, Miss Smith
Song. Miss Jackson.
Recitation. Miss La Breich.
Song, Miss Ruth Brewer (character).
Violin solo. Grace Brewer.
Trio, piano. mandolin and violin,
Bullard family.
Solo. piano, Mrs. Brewer.
Banjo duet, Miss Stella Wood and
Miss Grace Brewer.
Sketch, the Misses Brewer.
Recitation, Miss La Brelch.
Song, Mr.. J. w. Steele.
Duet. Mrs. Jackson and Miss Ellie
King.
Sketch. Florodora, the Misses Brew.
er.
Piano solo, Miss Smith.
Song, Miss Ruth Brewer.
Quartet, instrumental.
Buck and wing dance. Miss Ruth
Brewer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
RETIREMENT
OFA.W. WAR;
Resigns as Assistant Cashier Of the
Bank Of Fergus County to Look
After Private Interests.
HIS SUCCESSOR is NOT NAMED
The Two Banks at Moore May Consoi-
idate-Rank Declares Dividend
-eusiness Notes.

An important change is announced
at the Bank of Fergus County, Aus
tin w. War; retiring from the position
of assistant cashier, which he has held
since June, 1895. 1t has been known
for some time that Mr.. War; contem-
plated such a move, but the bank hop
ell he would reconsider the matter.
However, in August last, he placed
his final resignation in the hands of
President s. S. Hobson to take effect
Jan. l, and has now formally severed
his connection with that institution
except as director and stockholder
Mr.. War; first entered the bank in
the fall of 1890, serving temporarily
under James H. Moe, who was then
cashier. He returned to the bank
permanently in 1892, taking the posi-.
tion of assistant cashier soon after
Tie death of Mr.. Moe, who was sue.
ceeded as cashier by Frank f..
Wright. How faithfully and we'll Mr..
War; has served the institution is
shown by the general regret of all who
are connected with it at his determi-
nation to retire from active participa-
ton in it's management, and the re-
luctance of the directorate to consider
It as final.
Mr.. War; is easily one of the first
business men of Fergus county, and
has contributed his full share toward
developing this city as a commercial
center. In addition to his duties in
the bank, he is closely identified with
a number of large business enterpris-
es and has done much to make them
successful. He is the president of the
I.ewistown Telephone company, in
which he is a large owner; treasurer
OF the Montana Lumber company;
vice president of the Montana Hard
ware company, and the promoter of
and one of the principal owners in the
Moore elevator. In addition to all
these ventures, Mr.. War; has many
private interests, and heretofore his
duties at the bank have left him COM
paratively little time to devote to
them. 1t was his desire to give them
more attention, as we'll as to secure
a rest from routine work, that decided
him to take the step. AS to his
pl: MS for the future, Mr.. War; has
net reached any final conclusion, al
though it is possible that he may leave
Lewistown after time It is hoped
! that he will continue to make his
home here, and in all probability this
will be the case, as Mr.. War; says he
knows Of no place having a brighter
future than Lewistown, to which, in
addition, he is attached by so many
ties. With the coming of more rail.
roads. he believes that opportunities
will be multiplied, and his desire to
be free to take advantage of them was
one of the reasons that entered into
his decision to be free from the con
fining and exacting duties that he sc
long and ably performed.
Mr.. War; is recognized by all as
one of the strong, clear sighted men
of this city, and it is to be hoped
that the considerations stated will
combined. prove sufficient to keep
him here.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
Clark's properties, is here closing the
TALKS OF FERGUS.
Representative George J. Wiedeman
Pays Visit to Helena.

Representative George J. Wiedeman
of Fergus county, is in Helena on
business and pleasure, and reports
that his home county is entering upon
cne of the most promising years in
its history.
The business done last year at the
Iewistown land Office said Mr.
Weideman, was very large, botn min
eral and agricultural being far above
the normal. In addition, large guam
titles of state land have been bought
or leased. with the result that the
county is settling up very rapidly
"Of course, the coming of the Chi.
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad
will be of vast benefit in opening up
rev sections of the county. Despite
our past marvellous growth, there is
still room for millions more Indeed,
l regard the outlook for the Inland
Empire as most encouraging, as every
thing is based upon facts visible to
all, rather than theories. Helena
Record.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
Ex-MarshaI Wooiman Indicted.

Helena. Jan. 1.-Two more of the
indictments returned by the federal
grand jury were made public today
those being against former U. S. Mar
shal Joseph P. Woolman. of Helena,
and Grand B. Christian. of the Sun
river country, who, as was predicted
ir these dispatches Saturday, are
charged with having illegally fenced
government land in Teton county.
Both We're present when court con.
vened today and. through counsel
waived the reading of the Indictment
That he might return to his home
Nj. Christian was allowed to plead
and declared himself not guilty. Mr.
WoOlman will plead Saturday. Both
were held in $1,000 bail bonds, which
We're furnished.
Mr.. WoOlman was foreman of the
jury and asked to be excused Saturday
After this was done, the jury return
cd to it's quarters and found the bill
against Mr.. WOOlman.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
Famous Painting is Missing.

Rom, Jan. Excitement has been
caused by the eported disappearance
of the precious picture, Christ With
the Cross by Girgone, originally pre-
served in the Loschi palace, Vicen-
eva. 1t is reported that the picture
is now in the Gerinder collection at
Boston, but its disappearance is not
yet certain, as the present owners
of the Loschi palace refuse to permit
al investigation of the report. The
LCschi palace was designed by Cal
de. ari, who with Palladio and Sea-
nlozzi formed that trinity in architec-
ture which Cendeyed Viceneza ia
NOUS
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
Miss Busch Will Not Elope.

St. Louis, Jan. 4.-The announce
nent made last Friday. following the
frustrated elopement Of Miss Wilhel-
nina Busch, daughter of Adolphus
Busch, and Lieut.. Eduard Scharrer. OF
Stuttgart, Germany, that they would
be quietly married at the Busch man
sion today was not carried out. In
stead Miss Busch went to the Grant
farm to spend some time, and her
father has asserted that there is no
engagement between his daughter and
the lieutenant.
An air of mystery seems to pervade
th,, air. Lieutenant Scharrer, seen
today at his hotel apartments, declin'
ed to discuss the matter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
eALFoUR STANDS PAT.
Still Favors Chinese Labor in the
TransvaaI.

Still Favors Chinese Labor in the
Transvaal.
London, Jan. 4.-Owing to the brief
period intervening before the elec-
ttOns, the campaign has now been Op-
ened in deadly earnest, and speeches
and manifestos follow each other in
the utmost profusion. Mr.. Balfour de-
voted his speech at bennington, War
wiskshire, yesterday wholly to the Chi
nese labor question. He declared that
the fate of the South African colonies
was involved in the success of the
mining industry, and that the Trans
vaal would become bankrupt if that
industry were destroyed, and exper-
fence had shown that the situation was
saved only by coolie labor. Mr.. Bal
four characterized as foolish and afro
cious falsehoods the liberal represen-
tatiOns that the status of the coolies
was one of slavery and expressed the
conviction that the liberal government
never contemplated the insane at
tempt to drive out the Chinese. He
said that the whole outcry was moth
ing but an electioneering maneuver
The conservative papers, in their ed
itorials this morning, appear to be
pleased with the moderation of Mr..
Chamberlain's manifesto, and to be
somewhat relieved that it reveals no
hostility toward Mr.. Balfour They
note as the chief point of difference
that Mr.. Balfour gives the first place
to retaliation, while Mr. Chamberlain
places colonial preference in the fore.
front. The Standard instances this
as an indication that an important re-
approachment has been ended, and
congratulate Mr.. Chamberlain on the
loyalty he displays toward his leader.
The Daily Telegraph expresses equ-
al satisfaction. It says Mr.. Chamber
lain's manifesto is document to
which all unionists can heartily and
sincerely subscribe. It proves that Mr..
Chamberlain has turned a deaf ear
to those evil advisers who urged him
to place himself in open rivalry with
Mr.. Balfour"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
WARDS ARE
BOUND OVER
THE BROTHERS ARE HELD TO
THE DISTRICT COURT FOR
TRIAL.

Alex. Ward, charged with burglary,
appeared before Justice of the Peace
w. r. Mcfarland Wednesday morn
ing, and upon waving examination,
was held to the district court for trial.
1t is alleged that a short time ago
Ward broke into a room occupied by
Harry S. Phillips and A. C. Wieden-
hacker and stole some underwear and
otter articles, disposing of part of
them to his brother
Later in the day Alex. Ward, a
brother of the other defendant, had a
hearing on the charge of receiving
stolen goods, knowing them to have
been stolen. He was represented by
Blackford & Blackford, and the de-
fense put up stiff fight, but at the
conclusion of the hearing the court
held this defendant Also and the two
men yill be tried at the coming term
of court.
Released and Re-arrested.
James Warner, who was arrested
several days ago on the charge of help
ing himself to 500 of the roll belong
ing to Lee LindQuist, miner from
Kendall, who had imbibed too freely
while on a visit to this city, mad a
hearing before Judge Mcfarland yes
terday afternoon. The state failed
to make much OF a case against War
ner on the charge of robbery, and
without offering any testimony, Frank
F.. Smith, the defendants attorney,
moved that his client be discharged.
County Attorney Roy e. Ayers did not
oppose this and Warner was ordered
discharged. He was at once re-arrest.
ed. however, on a charge of vagrancy,
the complaint being sworn to by Mr..
Ayers. In consequence he still occu.
pies cell at the county all, and will
have hearing in a day or two.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
BORAH PAYS A
FINE TRIBUTE
IDAHO ORATOR SPEAKS At THE
FUNERAL OF GOVERNOR
STEUNENBERG.

Boise, Jan. 3.-The funeral of ex-
Governor Steunenberg was held today
in Caldwell, his home town. There
was a very large attendance. A spec
ial train carried some 200 persons
from Boise. Among those present
were the governor and two ex-gov-
ernors, all the other state officers, the
justices Of the supreme court, the
judge of the federal court four of the
district judges of the state, former
member of congress and a great mum.
Der of prominent private citizens. The
services were held in the Christian
church, conducted by Rev. w. J. Boone,
a Presbyterian clergyman. assisted by
Elder Snyder, from Walla Walla, of
the Seventh Day Adventists faith, wl.h
which Mr. Steunenberg affiliates. The
alton by w. e. Borah, at the request
of members of the family. He said
in part:
eorah's Fine Tribute.
"But let 1t not be forgotten in a day
must be satisfied-violated with i'm
puuAIy uCVCA. WuCAOVCA SAC o0SAOO 40
surely located, whomsoever it may af-
feet. and be fastened upon, there will
be neither compromise nor cowardice.
Idaho will not permit this humiliation
to be ameliorated by time or wiped
out by influence. The citizen who from
this hour does not become the search
er for the author of this crime. car
ries already in his heart the germs Of
kv4 t. ~ nt NJ a
commonwealth dis0wns him. Idaho to-
day offers to the nation the inspiring
character of her great governor. and
from this hour will claim recognition
wherever fame gathers to scroll the
names of those who sacrificed all for
the civic integrity of our institutions.
But in the months or years to come
we will give to our sister states the
proof that his example was not In
vain-justice viii bring to bar the COW
ardly assassin. and Idaho win in part
pay to the memory of her dead hsF
immeasurable debt Of gratitude"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
CONCERT At KENDALL.
To BE Given by Presbyterian Church
Monday Evening.

To BE Given by Presbyterian Church
Monday Evening.
Arrangements have been completed
for fine concert to be given at the
Power Mercantile company's new
building at Kendall Monday evening
next at 8 o'clock for the benefit of
the church. The ladies Aid Society
of the church has adopted the fol-
lowing with reference to the entertain
ment:
I'VE, the members Of the Ladies
Aid Society, heartily extend our thanks
to the people in the Kendall dis
trict. for the practical help which you
have given US in our work. and we be.
l!eve that you win stand by in sustain.
ing our efforts to do good In building
up our town for still brighter results
this year. We have completed our pro
gram and propose giving you a very
fine entertainment Of song and . Va
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
clARK'S LATEST BUY.
The Senator Invests q Million Dollars
In MisSouIa,

Missoula, Jan. 4.-Senator W. A.
Clark has closed a deal for the pur-
chase of the Missoula Light & Water
company. taking up the option which
he has held upon the plant for some
time.
This sale includes the purchase of
many thousands of acres of land and
the water and lighting plants operat-
ing in Missoula.
These companies. which have been
considered as subsidiary companies
of the Missoula Mercantile company.
are splendid properties and taken in
connection with Clark's big dam at
Bonner, present unlimited possibilities
fo' power and irrigation.
Over 100000 is involved In the
transfer. A. H. Wethey, manager Of
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05

pie complied with the ordinance re-
curing them to keep the sidewalks in
front of their stores and residences
clear from snow and ice. Action will
be taken to compel this to be done in
the future.
1t was also decided that the sidewalk
On Fifth avenue, between Washington
and COrcoran streets. on the north
easterly side, must be made to conform
to the ordinance.
City Engineer MCLEAN was given
q leave of absence.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
Senator Blackburn 10 Defeated.

Frankfort. KY, Jan. 4.-Judge Thos.
H. Paynter. of the Kentucky court OF
appeals, was nominated ON the first
ballot taken in joint caucus tonight.
to select a Democratic candidate for
United States senator to succeed ]. C..
S. Blackburn. The nomination carries
with it the certainty of election. The
Democrats have more than two-thirds
OF the combined membership of both
branches of the legislature. The vote
was as follows: Thos. H. Paynter, 50;
Senator ]. C. s. Blackburn. 81; w. G.
3. Haldeman, 10: Congressman Dav-
i'd H. Smith. 1. Necessary to nominate,
s..
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
auvs Out Ais partner.

0UyS OUT MS ParIUeT.
w. R. Woods has purchased the in
terest of his partner. C. W. Mcdonald,
in the livery stable formerly conduct
ed by them on Fifth avenue, and here.
after Mr.. Woods will run the establish.
ment alone.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
John Maoujre serjouslv m

San Francisco. Jan. 4.-John Ma.
guire. Of Butte, Mont. who is noted
as the oldest theatrical manager in
ure at st. Mary's hospital in this city.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
lIsual Dividend Declared.

The directors of the Bank of Fer
gus County met Tuesday evening and
declared the usual semi-annual divi-
dend of 5 per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-19
SHEFFIELD

Samuel Scoyille, J1., of Philadelphia, is visiting his cousin, Mrs. Harry An drews.
 R. r. Little, family and guests held picnic at Lake Buel last Friday.
 Clinton Combes of Elmhurst, N. Y, is at the Lee farm for a few days.
 Mrs. G. K. Cook, Mrs. M E. Cowles, Mrs. J. F. Ellis and Mrs. A. M. Little attended the meeting of the Berkshire County Association of the Woman's Re. lief Corps at Great Harrington Thursday.
 The Sunday school at the Brush hill schoolhouse opened Sunday, July 15.
 Dr. D. c. Rogers is in New York for a visit.
 A number from here attended the boat parade at Lake Buel last week.
 Dr. and Mrs. R. II. Beaman of Jersey City are visiting af-Mrs. k. M. Jones'.
 Mrs. Charles Spurr and daughter, Miss Maud Spur, of New York are boarding at Mrs. Charles Williams.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-19
Death of Sheffield Lady,

Mrs. Nelson E. Gordon, 6l, died at her home in Sheffield Sunday morning after ten days illness with heart trouble. She was born in Sheffield and was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Gurdon H. Wright. In April, 1863, she married Nelson E. Gordon. Besides her hus- band Mrs. Gordon is survived by two sons, Gurdon Wright Gordon of Spring.
 field and Jason Gordon of Sheffield; two daughters, Mrs. Robert P. Lee of Ashley Falls and Mrs. George E. Smith of
 Woodbury, Conn.,, and brother, G. E..
 Wright. The funeral was held at the house Tuesday afternoon. Rev. c. A. Torrey, pastor of the Congregational church conducted the services. The bearers were Dwight Boardman, R. F. Little, A. R. Hurlburt and W. H. Little. Burial in the new cemetery at Sheffield.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-19
SALISBURY

Miss Julia Pettee of Vassar College is spending her vacation with her parents on Mayfiower Farm.
 Miss Margaret Norton ran nail into her foot last week. She is getting along nicely but is yet unable to wear n shoe.
 Mrs. William Conklin is visiting in Litchfield and other places.
 George and Charles Everts of Bridge port, are visiting their parents.
 Last week little Freddie Pinkney broke his leg. He was attempting to get on moving wagon and caught his leg in the wheel. The annual fair of St. John's Guild was held in the upper room of the Town hall last Thursday afternoon. Supper was served in the lower rooms.
 Miss Elsie Huntley of Great Barring ton, spent part of the week with friends.
 Miss Annie Wanger has gone to Pitts burg, Pa.. for few weeks visit.
 Miss Harriette w. Conklin went to Storrs' College this week to attend the summer school.
 Mrs. s. H. Ladd and daughter Charis, have gone to the Catskills, while they have sub-let their cottage for two months.
 Mrs. F. Woodruff and daughter, of 1 London, Eng, Mrs. E. Holmes of Thom- aston, and Harry Jones of Thomaston, are visiting their parents, Mir. and Mrs. 1 D. E. Jones.
 Mrs. Cecil Miles of Great Harrington, spent Tuesday with friends.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-19
Established a Branch in Germany.

Ernest T. flake, representative from Torrington in the last legislature. re- gently returned from Germany where he established branch factory for the Excelsior Needle Works of Torrington of which concern is part owner. The reason for establishing the branch in Germany was to avoid the German tariff on needles shipped from the United States. Labor also costs less in Ger many than in the United States but the Germans are not as rapid workmen as the Americans.