Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-09
DEATH OF AN
OLD-TIMER
Charles A. Archer Stricken Suddenly
While on the Trail Between Gilt
Edge and Maiden.
THE FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON
Held at Presbyterian Church in This
City Other Deaths at
Gilt Edge.

Gilt Edge, March S.-Charles A.
Archer, one of the oldest and best
known residents of this section, was
found dead on the trail between this
camp and Maiden Wednesday after
noon. An examination showed that
death had resulted from heart failure.
The body was later removed to Lewis
town, where the funeral will be held
from the Presbyterian church to-
morrow friday afternoon at 9
o'clock. The address will be deliver
ed by Rev. Albert Pfaus, and others
may speak few words. The obse-
quies will be held under the auspices
OF the veterans of the civil and Span
ish- American wars and tl1e Miners un.
ion.
Mr.. Archers Career.
Mr.. Archer was about 65 years of
age, and was a native of Kentucky.
When the civil war broke out he re-
sponded to President Lincoln's first
call for volunteers, and became color
sergeant of a Virginia regiment of in
fantry. Later he enlisted in Ken
lucky cavalry regiment, and for gal
liant conduct was made first Lieuten-
ant. He served through the war and
retired to civil life with an honor
able record. and not long after made
his way west. He came to Fergus
county about the time Fort Maginnis
was established, and later went to
Maiden, where he resided during the
palmy days of the old camp. After.
wards he took up his residence at
Gilt Edge and was employed by the
Great Northern Mining company. He
was one Of the first members of the
Judith Mountain miners union, and
for six years served as treasurer of
that organization. OF late his health
had failed somewhat, but his friends
end Mr.. Archaer was single man.,
ana nothing is known in regard to his
relatives, if he had any. He was very
popular and had wide acquaintance,
especially among the old-timers. He
was of a very CHEEKY disposition, and
was beloved by all. Mr.. Archer
discharged every duty that he assum.
ed with the strictest fidelity and
while at all times unassuming, was a
man of high character and was uni
versally respected.
Mrs. J. D. Wright. aged 46 years,
died here Thursday morning after a
long illness. She leaves a husband,
miner. and six children. Interment
will be held Friday afternoon. con.
Quoted by the Lady Maccabees, of
which deceased was a member.
Funeral Of Miss Mccune.
The sad death of Miss Bertha Nc.
Cune cast gloom over this commun-
ity. Miss McCune was born in Park
City, Utah, Oct. II, 1888. She moved
with her parents to Gilt Edge and has
since lived here, and had a host of
friends who sympathize with the be
reaved parents and relatives. She was
a girl of exemplary character, kind
and loving disposition, careful to look
after the wants of her mother and low
cd ones. She had smile and pleas
ant word for ALL She leaves a moth
er, three sisters, five brothers and
host of friends to mourn her loss. the
funeral services were held in Sawyer's
hall, being conducted by Rev. Krieg
CT and We're very impressive The hall
was filled by friends of the deceas-
ed A large number of persons es.
corted the remains to the last resting
place.
Mrs. krieger, assisted by Mrs. Gun
Eingham, gave her Sunday school
class George Washington party. The
room was tastefully decorated with
flags and Japanese lanterns. A treat
and ice cream was served to all. Mrs.
krieger has As or more enrolled in her
class. Although the evening was rath-
eF stormy, large number were pres
ent and all enjoyed the exercises and
refreshments
Hugh Green and p. C. Weydert went