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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-09-21

greatest cOnflagratiOn in its history
If the blaze had not been discovered
just when it was the flames would
have made much headway, with oil
and other inflamable material to feed
to control it. AS it was. the loss will
not amount to more than 500 or $500.
The insurance on the warehouse
amounts to upwards of $4,000, and the
store buildings and stock are also we'll
insured.
Immediately after the fire was eX-
tinguished, indisputable evidence as to
its incendiary origin was discovered.
Near the window where the flames
We're first seen were scraps of excel
siOr, and in a window further down,
a big bunch of the stuff had been
thrust in through slit in the wire
screen. but there was nothing there
for it to ignite This lot had evident
ly been put in first, and the fire bug,
finding it difficult to accomplish his
purpose there, returned to the win
dow nearer Main street, and started
the blaze there by throwing in lighted
excelsior. This window was also pro
tected by wire screen. but there
was a slit in il that enabled the wretch
to do his work
About o'clock Wednesday morning
the barn OF Mrs. j. |. Corbley, on the
fiat. was found to be on fire. and Chief
Bebb and his men made a quick ruI
to the place and soon had shingles fly
ing into the air from the force Of the
stream. The upper part of the barr
was badly burned. but the blaze Was
confined to that structure. and it wa:
partially saved. The loss is compare
lively small. AS there was no one a.
home it is believed that this place was
also set on fire.
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GREAT CARNIVAL
OPENS TUESDAY
Thousands OF Votes Cast for Queen of the Carnival
Last Night--Miss Ethel Gordon Elected--Ar-
rangements Are All Completed
It's no for the carnival now.

It's no for the carnival now.
All the details connected with the
big undertaking have now been COM
pleted, and everything indicates that
this will be the greatest show Of the
kind ever seen in Montana. The fair
grounds on Fourth avenue are all en-
closed except the intersections, which
will be left until the last in order to
impede traffic as little as possible. The
arch of welcome is ready to be cover
ed with the carnival colors, gold and
green and when the finishing touches
are put on and the grounds illuminat-
ed by the numerous arc and incandes-
cent light, it will present brilliant
spectacle.
The Formal Opening.
The formal opening will occur about
l p. m. next Tuesday, when the queen,
attended by her court, will officiate at
the ceremonies. Except for the bal
loon ascension by Prof. Oden, of Butte,
which will not take place until the Sec
ond day, the full program will be car
ried out on the opening day. Prof.
Odell will make the balloon ascension
early in the afternoon, and make his
fire dive in the evening.
Plenty Of Attractions.
The program will afford entertain
ment for all. Those paying the admis-
sion of 10 cents to the grounds will
witness several acts, and additional
fees will be charged for the vaude-
vile show, the Midway and several
other high class attractions. Among
these will be Harry OdelPs vaudeville
company, direct from the circuit (this
Odel is not the balloon specialist) !;
Zelma Summers, known all over the
country as the 'Girl From the Golden
West and who was feature with
Buffalo Bills Wild West show in Eu-
rope; Inez, who was star performer
with Barnum & Bafley's circus for sew.
eral seasons; Nine. DeVere, the Ori-
entail dancer; company Of four Turks,
just from the Suftan's realm, who will
be seen in native dances and acrObat1c
feats; Vifante, the Egyptian "whirl.
wind dancer" who gained some prom
inence few years ago when she won
the praise Of the Duke of Connaught
for her performance given on the Cas-
tie liner en- route to Capetown; Loren
& Howell, vaudeville stars, the former
being the originator Of the famous
tramp juggler" act; Alva DeShon
from Tony Pastors Fourteenth street
theatre, New York; Prof. O'Grady's
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PRESENTATION
TO H. |. SHAW
Able Superintendent Of the Barnes
King Mine 10 Remembered by
His Employer.
GIVEN FINE GOLD WATCH
Funeral Of Late MrB. j. M. Drum
Miss King Suffers Relapse
NeWs Notes.

Kendall, June 2O.-Nr. and Mrs.
Robert L. Henderson were the recip-
tents Thursday evening OF q chest OF
knives and forks, table. tea and des-
sert spoons, sugar shell and butter
knife, the gift of Mr.. Henderson's old
friends at the Barnes-King.
The funeral of the late Mrs. J. M.
Drum was held at the home Thursday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. In the absence
of the minister. Mrs. A. 8. Kerr very
acceptably took charge Of the cere
monies, reading from John. Two beaut.
iful selections from the choir, followed
by a prayer by Mrs. Kerr. concluded
the service at the house. The inter
ment was made in lne Kendall GENE
terry, many friends following the re
mains to the grave. Mrs. Drum was 4
native of Nottingham, England. and
was SO years of age. She leaves, be
sides her husband, three daughters
one in Alberta, Canada, one in Eareka
New, and one in Butte, all of whom
have the sympathy of this community
in their bereavement.
On Thursday evening a party com
posed of Mr.. and Mrs. R. l.. Hender
son, Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Campbell, Mrs
S. v. Cleyinger, Mrs. LOttie Conyng
ham, Mrs. S. E. McClees, of Philips
burg and the Misses Cora and Winni
fred Brown and Messers Arthur Kelly
John Mellor and Pete Stafford walked
out to the north end of the Barnes
King tunnel. going through it, then ex
lv,1<> kbo Svn 70
and the evenings pleasure ended with
an elegant lunch at the hospitable
home of Mrs. Lottie M. Conyngham
Presentation to II. !. Shaw.
Superintendent Howard l. Shaw
was presented with a magnificent gold
watch and chain by the stockholders
of the Barnes-Kjng company. The
watch is Howard movement, witt
Mr.. Shaw's monogram in raised let
tering on the back. Both it and the
chain are of Barnes-King gold, costing
about $500. Mr.. Shaw is justly proud
of such an evidence of the trust ant
esteem in which he is held by ths
company.
Hawks, an employee of the Kendall
mine, left for his old home in the cas-
on Sunday last.
Mrs. Seymore Howell. and Joe Wun
derIin are on a visit to their sister
Miss Lizzie Wunderlin.
The Kendall hotel. formerly conduct
ed by Mrs. William Currie, is unde
new management Mr.. John O'Nei
taking charge Friday.
Kendall had three representatives II
the race for carnival queen, Miss Els
i Easel Miss Rose Durnen and Mis-
Elsie King.
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AT HOME OF
GOLD REEF
Death of William Pott is Mourned b>
Many Friends at the Thriving
Mining Camp.
WAS VERY POPULAR OLD TIMER
Short Services Held at Gilt Edge
Many Visitors at Camp During
the Week.

Gilt Ddge, Sept. 2O.-Mrs. E. E.
Calph, of the Stoddard ranch, near Ma
ginnis, was in town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Schneider were
visitors to Lewistown Monday.
Mrs. Martha Calph, of Collar Gulch,
was visiting friends and relations here
this week.
Miss Etheta Dougherty, of the Over
land Trading company, is visiting
her parents in Maiden this week.
Grove and Walter Burnette left last
week for their homein Texas, where
they will visit their parents.
+. A. Barnes, manager of the Over
land Trading company. was a Lewis
town visitor last Friday.
John G. Bins left Saturday for Green
Bay. Wis. Mr.. Bin has gone to settle
up the estate of his sister, whose hus
band died recently. He expects to be
gone couple of weeks.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Dougherty, of Maiden
were visiting their daughter, Mrs. F
A. Barnes. Sunday. Mr.. Dougherty il
one of the old timers of Fergus coun
ty.
Miss Erma McCune, who has been
visiting her sister at Kendall for
| some time, returned last Tuesday.
X. f. Erickson is giving the church
another coat of paint. The main part
Is white, with trimmings of darker
Shade.
Fred Goss. the rancher and Cyanide
man was in town this week Mr.. Goss
has completed his cyanidng opera
tions for the season.
l.. Cooper was a business visitor
here this week.
S. S. Shipley has moved from the
coal mine. into f. r. Cunninghanm's 8
property.
Mrs. Ed. Field, of Maginnis, is spend
ing a few days with her son. Carl Field.
ing few days with her son, Carl field.
0. J. Dawes, the freighter, came in
from Great Falls with load of freight
this week.
Mrs. c. f. Mckoin left for Lewis.
town this week, where they viii lreside.
Mr.. McKOin having rented his ranch
and moved his household goods to Lew
istOwn.
Mamie Shell left for Kendall last
Tuesday.
Mrs. Hampson, of Fort Maginnis.
was in town shopping this week.
Mrs. S. Westacott. of Bottinean, n
d., who had been visiting her sister.
Mrs. Chas. Young and Mrs. Owen
Tierney. and her brother r. G. Mill.
ford, left last week for Spokane, Wash.
where she will visit her father, A.
Millard.
+ j E. Wasson returned Monday from
Lewistown where he was fratemizing
with the leaders OF the Fergus county
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northwest between Phil knight, Of this
city, and Kid Scaler, Of Seattle. The
bout will be 20 round affair, and will
take place at the opera house Thurs.
day evening. Sept. 27. Knight, who has
been here for some time. is in active
training, and is fit for the fray right
now Scaler, who is one of the best
known boxers on the coast. has been
training at Spokane, and will arrive
here tomorrow evening. Both men
have excellent regulations. knight hav'
ing fought 20 battles without ever hav
ing met defeat. He is better known 10
caly than Scaler, but the latter Is
looked upon by followers Of the rims
as one Of te best men at his weigh,
in the country. The men will weigh
in at 1913 pounds. The contest promises
to be one Of the best ever given in this
city, and has awakened considerable
interest in sporting circles.
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POWER COMPANY BUYS OUT THE ROSS

the matter appears elsewhere in this
issue. The grocery. clothing and 9th er
stocks purchased are very large ones
and of standard quality throughout,
and the amount involved is a very
large one. although no information is
given as to the consideration.
This deal means the retirement of
the Ross company from the local mer-
camille field, and Mr.. E. F. Ross. the
popular manager may have something
to say later in regard to his plans for
the future. Just now he is too busy to
discuss the matter.
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The Ross Mercantile company was
absorbed this morning by the Power
Mercantile company, the latter taking
over the entire stock, and it is now
being moved to the Power stores. Sew
eral months ago TIE Power company
purchased the Ross compa1ys dry
goods department, and that deal lead
to the present one, which is probably
the largest transaction of the kind ever
recorded here. Manager Symmes and
a force of assistants are now engaged
in invoicing, and the announcement OF
the Power company with regard to
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-09-21
JUDGE CHEADlE HOME.
Grateful For Loyalty Of His Friends
at the Convention.

at the Convention.
Upon his return from Helena, Judge
Cheadle said to the Argus: Naturally
| am disappointed at the action of the
Helena convention in nominating a
candidate for associate justice Of the
supreme court, nevertheless, have NO
complaint to make and NO soreness 10
be healed. The leaders of the Republi.
can party and the members Of the
convention. ! do not doubt, acted in
the premises according to their judg-
ment of what was best for the whole
party.
Il am more deeply touched than /
can express by the loyalty and de-
votion shown me by my friends in this
and the other counties in the state
Each and every man in the delegations
from Fergus and Meagher counties.
where l am, of course. best known.
showed toward me zeal and fidelity
which could not be surpassed, and the
same Is true of many other counties,
notably Park, Gallatin. Dawson, Gus
ter, Carbon, Madison and Beaverhead,
which gave me the whole, or nearly
the whole, of their respective dele
gate votes | had also many faithful
friends in other counties; and desire
to express and acknowledge publicly
my profound gratitude and apprecia-
tiOn of their efficient and generous eff
forts in my behalf. had no other
source of strength in the convention
than the voluntary efforts of my
friends and the friends of my friends.
and considering this fact, feel we'll
content with the result. So far as am
aware. no vote was cast for me by any
delegate under the influence of any
other motive than the ones hereinbe-
fore mentioned. and the fact that my
total vote fell twenty-five short Of the
number necessary for nomination, is
no scOurce of modification to me- but
| feel rather. great pride in the fact
that so large number voted for me
| for the reasons above set forth.
| 81 am satisfied that the convention
| did it's work wisely and well. and that
! it's nominees are predestined to sue
cess at the coming election, and hope
that all my friends will show the same
zeal and diligence in supporting Mr..
Pray and Judge Smith at the polls that
they exercised in the attempt to accom-
plish my nomination in the conven-
| tiOn'
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educated horses, the trOup including
the smallest horse in the west, dwarf
only 20 inches high; Harry Sutton,
the musical wonder; Harry Ridley, the
trick pianist; three Kaffirs, direct from
Africa, brought to Montana to show
at the state fair at Helena. who will
have a kraal On the Midway, and one
educated Kaffir. who will perform on
native musical" instruments, and 9th
er attractions for the vaudeville tent
altI the Midway
A Dancing Pavilion.
One feature will be the dancing pa
vlion. Here Prof. Races orchasert
will furnish music, and fine floor h as
been put in. The attractions are al
ready beginning to arrive. ana most Of
the performers will be here Saturday
evening.
Commencing today, Secretary Jack
EdgecOmbe. now popularity known as
''P. T. Barnum," will have his office
at the entrance to the fair grounds.
A Wild West Show.
On Friday afternoon, the closing
day, wild west show will be given at
the fair grounds. and all sorts of acts.
including the riding OF outlaw horses,
cowboy races and roping contests will
be gwen, prizes to be awarded to the
VIM srs.
| Those wishing to enter, or secure
any information. should communicate
with Murray H. Deaton, Ed. Silver
thorne or "A. Van Iderstine, the com
mittee having this feature in charge.
The following prizes will be offered
Bucking contest, riders change hor-
ses. first, SIS; second. $685.. Roping
steers. first, SIS; second, $25. Quarter
mile dash, first $25; second, SO.
Breed race, first, SIS; second, so.
Boys pony race, first. SIS: second
$3.50. Ladies' horse race. first, $15;
second, $3.50.
Queen Of the Carnival.
The voting contest for Queen of the
Carnival came to an end last mid
night, and there was any amount of
excitement at the Phillips drug store
during the last hour. The total votes
cast for the seven leading candidates
reached the aggregate Of 1852, and
when the count was finished, it was
found that Miss Ethel Gordon, pop
,ular operator at the Mutual telephone
exchange had been elected. The vote
stood: Miss Gordon, 4,827; Miss Myrtle
Benner, 2,133; Miss Trepp. 1876; Miss
Margaret Kits, 1.O59; Miss Della Nc.
Hugh, 341; Miss Lille Larsen, 4S6;
Miss Mabel Hoffman, 10.
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Mrs. Burgess and daughter, Miss
Norma, who have spent the summer in
Kendall visiting their son and broth
er Tom, left for their home in Hell
ena Monday. They made many friends
during their stay who regret their de-
parture.
J. M. Parent and Charles Easel left
Friday to attend the Democratic coun-
ty convention at Lewistown Saturday.
E. p. Durnen returned late Satur-
day evening from Lewistown bringing
his son Cleve home to spend Sunday.
Johnny Montgomery was in from his
ranch Saturday, staying over Sunday
e. S. Herman and W. H. Savadge,
two students from the Moscow Ida,
School of Mines who have been work
ing at the Kendall during the vacation,
expect to return to school Sunday next.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Cities and
Mrs. Giffles' brother, Harold Darrow.
left for Butte, their future home, Tues
day. Mr.. Gi6les and his esteemed wife
leave many friends, who, while they
regret this change, wish them all sue
cess in their new home.
On Friday afternoon the Ladies Aid
society met with Mrs. John jackson
Jr. Owing to the inclexneat weather
there was a small attendance. The
next meeting will be Friday Sept. %,
with Mrs. r. NJ. Dorl1Ad
Mrs. Kerr, a recent arrival from
Scotland, arrived in Kendall Saturday,
to Join her husband, who has been here
since early spring. They will occupy
MheFrancis house recently vacated by
VIM. Ginles.
Hiram Willis and family. formerly
II Neihart. are located in Kendall, oc.
eaDying the Barney Bernier residence
back of the manse.
JOe Montgomery and William
Shaules drove to Lewistovn Monday
afternoon. Joe going On to his raach
ON Louise creek bench for a few days.
A. John Mellor has charge of the ex-
press Office in his absence.
Fred Rector, who has been out at
Art Dennis ranch boring well, re-
turned to Kendall the first of the week,
leaving again for the Carolus place
where he will put in well.
TIE. Latimer, of Seattle, has return
ed to Kendall speaking on the streets
Tuesday evening on Socialism.
Mrs. Pete Norris and little daughters
and Mrs. Joe Wunderlin and little son
returned Tuesday evening from brief
visit to Lewistown.
Mrs. Mary Reynolds. niece OF
Judge J. S. Kelly, who has Deen on a
visit here from st. Louis, Mo-, left
Monday for Seattle.
Mis- Elsie King. principal of the Ken,
dal schools, suffered relapse from har
recent illness and was compelled to
give up her work last week. Miss Elsa
Easel has taken her place, and Mrs
Hershal King has charge of Miss
Fasels room for this week. Next week
will be vacation on account of teach
er S institute being in session in Lew
istown. 1t is hoped Miss Kings condi
ton will be so improved that she will
be able to resume her duties by that
time.
A number of small gatherings al
afternoon teas and dinner parties have
marked the week in social circles.
On Saturday afternoon Mrs. F. NJ
Dorland entertained Mrs. A. S. Kerr
Mrs. J. NJ. Shute and Mrs. John Jack
son Jr.. at an afternoon tea in honor
of her mother, Mrs. Hagenson, of Hei
ena, who is her guest.
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. And,
Smith served tea to a few friends.
] Rev. Father O'Carrol was up from
ewistown Sunday holding service il
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the school house.

the school house.
Tuesday evening Mr.. and .drs. Allen
Carmichael entertained at dinner in
honor of Mrs. s. E. McClees of Philips
burg, Mont. who is visiting friends in
Kendall.
Thursday after noon Mrs. A. S. Kerr
was at home" at the manse to a mum
Der of lady friends, serving dainty
lunch during the after noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. V. Clevinger en-
tertained Mrs. S. E. McClees and Mrs
Lottie Conyngham at dinner Sunday
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Democracy and attending the county
convention of the party
F. A. swan, who has been employ
ed as bookkeeper for the Gold Reef
Mining company, left Monday for Dem
yer, Colo
The Independent club will meet at
Sawyers hall Saturday evening Sept,
20.
Henry Girard is having his saloon
repainted on the outside and the inter-
iOr papered and the woodwork repair
ed, which adds much to its appearance.
P. Martinola and r. D. O'Brien are
doing some work at John McLhOnfs
ranch on Mcdonald creek.
Vincent Caraway, the merchant, has
been on the sick list for a few days.
Mr.. Ross. who recently came from
Vermont, is visiting his brother DR..
F. F. Ross for a few days.
Miss Sallie Anderson, postmistress
at Fort Maginnis, was visiting friends
here Sunday.
A party Of Gilt Edge young people
went to Kendall last Friday evening
to attend the dance and basket social
given by the base ball team and found
out after arriving at Kendall that the
affair had been postponed for one
week. on account Of the bad weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. l. Poland, Of Lew
istOwn, were visiting Mrs. G. P. Bur
nette Tuesday.
Mr.. Campbell principal Of the school.
arrived here from Penn. last Tuesday.
F.. S. Heating, Of Great Falls, was q
business visitor here this week.
Thos. Dignan, J. T. Wells, Robt.
Mungall, D. H. Lineberger and E. G.
| Abbott attended the Democratic c0un-
ty convention at Lewistown last Sat-
urday.
| Service every Sunday at the Metho-
dist church. Preaching II a. M, follow
ed by Sunday School at IL. Preaching
service in the evening at p. m. Rev.
o. F. Krieger, pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Hampson left
Wednesday for Kendall where they
gave musical entertainment in the
evening.
Place & Harris, the liverymen, will
run stage from here to Lewistown
for the carnival. The stage will leave
Gilt Edge early in the morning and
return in the evening, thus giving the
passengers nearly all of the day in
Iewistown.
Hugh Green and family and Miss
Susie Dunn returned this week from
tour of the Yellowstone National
Park. They enjoyed their trip, espe-
cially the natural wonders of the park.
1t was rather cold in the park with
heavy frOsts and ice. They also had
the experience of losing their horses
in the timber, finding them after a
four days search. There were 10 in Mr..
Green's S party and they were gone
about FIVE weeks
Harry Willis, who has been work
Ing at Kendall for some time, moved
his family there this week.
Death Of William Pott.
William Pott died here last Sunday
evening after an illness of several
months. Mr.. Pott had suffered for some
time with heart trouble and the end
was expected by his friends but he be-
lieved he would be able to be about
again and not until the last few days
did he realize the hopelesness of his
condition. Mr.. Pott was born in Potts
town. Pennsylvania about 20 years
ago. He was a machinist by trade and
held an important position in Illinois.
He had longing for the west and
went to Iowa and then to Arkansas,
where he found employment at his
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J. c. Huntoon, of Lewistown. was a
business visitor in town Friday.
Guy Norman made trip to Lewis
town Thursday.
Mrs. S. f. McCles left for her home
in Philpsburg Wednesday, She was
accompanied as far as Lewistown by
Mrs. Lottie NJ. Conyngham. whose
guest she has been for the past two
weeks.
The base ball boys dance and bask-
ct social which was to have taken
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