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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05
Notice to Property Owners.

I am instructed by the city council
to rigidly enforce the provisions Of
section 1, of ordinance No. "A, of the
city, requiring the immediate remov-
al Of snow, ice. slush mud. etc. Said
section reads:
ut shall be the duty of the occu-
pant Of any premises within the linn
its of the City of Lewistown, or, in
case such premises are unoccupied.
then the owner or his agent. to keep
the sidewalk in front of and adjOin-
ing his premises free and safe for all
pedestrians. and with all reasonable
dispatch remove snow, ice, slush, mud
or other impediments to safe and con-
venient foot travel. and prevent the
continuance and accumulation of the
same upon such Sidewalks"
The penalty for failure to observe
said section is a fine not to exceed
$50. The ordinance will be rigidly
and impartially enforced so consider
this fair warning.
NJ. I. BURKE. Street Commissioner.
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LOCAL BREVITES
When ordering Brew's coal call 101

When ordering Brew's coal call 104
3 w PAL A c z LlT e.
Miss Durneen, Of Kendall, is in town
Baled hay 60 cents per bale at Leh.
mans.
G. A. Klingle. Of st. Paul, is in
town.
Spring Greek Coal Company's tele.
phone Is No. 157. A
c. Knerr, of Denton, is visiting Lew.
istown.
If in need of dental work have It
done by DR.. e. A. Long.
George F. Wright is in from Flat.
willow.
Roy 3. Ayers. attorney at law; Of.
fee In the Lang building. F
John Messner, of Billings, is in the
city today.
High grade pianos at bargain prices.
Art Music Store.
G. w. Ayers was in yesterday from
Grass Range
Order Black Diamond coal; best
coal on market. Tel. No. 20.
o. A. Albright, of st. Paul. is paying
Lewistown q visit.
DR.. I. M. Beatty, osteopath; Office
In Bank of Fergus County building.
Hugh Dawes, Of Garneill. is register
Ell at the Hoffman.
New designs in wall paper at the
Parrot Furniture Co.
G. J. Cottingham. of Helena, is in
the city on business.
Buy wall paper of the Parrot Fur
niture Co. Prices are right.
Complete restaurant outfit for sale.
Inquire at Abel Bros.
Pure Pennsylvania buckwheat flour
at Lehman's.
J. c. Huntoon, lawyer; telephone No.
rs. ffice opposite Day House.
G. w. Holmes and w. w. Badger, of
Gilt Edge, are at the Hoffman.
Pure Pennsylvania buckwheat -four
at Lehman's.
w. J. Bruce and Thomas Rodgers.
OF Garneill, were in town yesterday.
Pure Pennsylvania buckwheat -four
at Lehman's.
Senator Clarence Tooley, of Two Dot,
was in the city yesterday on business.
Pure Pennsylvania buckwheat flour
at Lehman's.
One double-shift National cash reg.
lister for sale. Inquire at Abel Bros.
Latest sheet music always on
hand. Mail orders promptly filled.
Art Music Store.
George Campbell, of Gilt Edge, was
visitor to the county seat yester-
day.
DR.. R. L. Stokes, rooms 1 and 2.
Bank of Fergus County Building, Lew.
istown, phone No. 1872, Mutual No. 81.
Henry Parent, Albert Carlson and
Peter Carlson, of Kendall, we're in
town yesterday.
DR.. Attix, telephone No. 1872, corner
Main street and Sixth avenue. F
w. A. Peck and F. T. Rirge, of Uti-
ca, were in town yesterday on bus
mess trip.
Should you want to buy any sheep
or cattle or horses, call on the Judith
Basin Commission Co. Office over
Fergus County Bank.
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Two show cases for sale. INQUIRE
at Abel Bros.
The wonder Of this century, the
Victor Talking Machine. Big line Of
records In stock. Art Music Store,
J. c. Huntoon, lawyer; tele phone No
rs. ffiee opposite Day House.
Miss Eta Shaw, of Maiden, and Mr.
Gilbert Billiard, both of whom have
, many friends in this city. were mar
ried this week.
Montana Coal Co. are selling coal
BY the load at $3.50 per ton; leave
your order with Montana Hardware
Co. Telephone No. So.
l.. Wood, assayer. corner Broad.
way and 4th avenue, rear of Day
House. Work given prompt atten.
ton and guaranteed.
Superintendent Herbert H. Lang.
of the Kendall mine. accompanied by
Mrs. Lang. returned last night from a
two months visit to California.
II you want the best coal ever
brought to Lewistown for $3.50 per
ton, telephone Spring Creek Coal Co.,
No. 1877.
Should you want to buy or sell
any ranch or city property call on the
Judith Basin Commission Co. Office
over Fergus County Bank.
Thursday eve., Dec %, the neigh
bors on lower Spring creek met at the
home of A. B. Long, The host and
hostess met the visitors in their de-
lightful manner and everybody seem
ed to be in their happiest mood. A
musical and literary program was
the feature of the evening. after
which refreshments were served. The
older members of the party then en-
gagged In conversation. while the young.
er members enjoyed few dancing
numbers.
We have ordered carload of field
and garden seeds from Northrup,
King & Co., Minneapolis, to be ship
ped us early in January. We want
every farmer and gardeners patronage
for their seeds this spring, as we have
bought these seeds so that we can
furnish them to our customers cheap.
er than they can order them direct.
Send us your orders early and we will
hold the seeds until you call for them.
Judith Hardware So.
Wall paper, fresh and well select.
ed stock, just received at the PARROT
Furniture Co.
DR.. Ralph Hedges has returned to
Lewistown and may be called night
or day from his OFFICES in the Laux
building. Telephol No. 1O2. F
A very pleasant social affair oc.
cured on Casino creek New Years
day, when the silver wedding ami.
versary of Mr. and Mrs William Pitt
was celebrated. All the people of
Cottonwood met at noon at the home
of George Rohrbecker, and preceded
by a band of IL pieces, marched to
the Pitt residence. Dinner was served
from 2 until 5 p. m, and about 100
guests participated in the festivities.
The guests presented Mr. and Mrs Pitt
with silver fruit dish and set each
of table, dessert and tea spoons, the
presentation address being made by
Rev. Sheldon, Of Beaver Creek. Both
the host and hostess made graceful
responses, and the whole affair proved
most enjoyable.
If you want the best coal ever
brought to Lewistown for $3.50 per
ton. telephone Spring Creek Coal Co.,
No. 1877.
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Coal! Coal! For the best aualit,
Of coal, delivered to any part Of the
city, at the prevailing prices. Blu,
your coal Of Fred Bean 4 Co. Leave
orders at Worden 4 SCOTS law Of
fees. Phone 127. At
Buy your letter files, bill files, cal
endar pads, bIotters, desk pads, dat
ers and all your new office equip
ment at the Argus office. You car
find everything you want in our Sup
ply Department.
John P. Barnes met with an acct
dent while at Kendall Wednesday that
might easily have resulted very ser
iously. but fortunately, Mr.. Barnes es
capped with slight injury. He was
| making an inspection of the Barnes
King mine, and while on the 800 foot
level with M. L. Woodman, stepped
OF the track to make way for an ore
car. In doing so he stepped right
into an opening, and to save himself
from falling through, quickly extend.
| ed his arm. This saved him. but the
strain of the fall was so great that
his shoulder was dislocated Mr.. Wood
man pulled the member back into
place. and while the injury caused Mr.
Barnes some pain, he was quick
~ made comfortable. Mr.. Barnes also
suffered some abrasions of the knee
and will have reminders of his fall
that will last some days, but has ev.
cry reason to feel thankful for his
lucky escape.
Twenty-Five per cent discount on all
dental work. DR.. NJ. M. Hedges is
now located in the Laux building. near
the Telephone Office. All dental op.
erations guaranteed. Office open day
and night. Telephone 102. F
In equipping your Office with new
desk and general office supplies, in.
Guiding letter files, invoice books, cal.
endar stands and pads, ink. pencils,
blotters, ETC., don't forget that you
can get just what you want at the
Argus Supply department.
A. l.. Lang. the prosperous East
Fork ranchman and stockgrOwer
suffered the loss of his fine ranch
dwelling yesterday morning by fire
| Al about seven o'clock flames were
seen isuing from the roof near the
chimney. and Mr.. Lang, who was
alone. gave his best efforts to saving
such personal property as he could,
being successful in getting out about
half of the furniture and supplies
before the flames drove him out
Neighbors reached the scene as
quickly as possible but could be of
little assistance. Mrs. Lang and the
children are spending the winter in
Lewistown, the children attending
| school, and on that account some of
! the best of Mr. Lang's furniture was
not in the ranch home when the fire
| occurred. The Lang residence was a
| seven room two-story DIV ,l'irs. built
several years ago and was conside. :.
Ell one of the best farm dwellings in
the county. The loss is partially GOV.
cred by insurance. While the fire
entails a great Inconvenience to Mr..
Lang, as we'll as monetary loss, ne is
! not in the least disheartened and with
his usual energy he will build himself
| another home. better than the one
destroyed.
A very large line of sterling silver
souvenir spoons and novelties on sale
at the Judith Hardware Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-05

Coal! WAC says Spring Creek coal
isn't cheap at $3.50 per ton. delivered!
$500 per ton at the mine.
]. s. Natter is in from Utica.
Coal! VINO says Spring Creek coal
isn't cheap at $3.50 per ton, delivered!
$4.0O per ton at the mine.
James Carr, of Kendall. is visiting
the county seat.
Have a good light by using Palace.
lite" coal oil. The price is right. Sold
only by the Fergus County Hardware
Co. Try it.
w. E. christopher. of Helena. is pay
ing Lewistown visit.
The telephone rates of the Lewis.
town & Billings Mutual Telephone &
Telegraph Co. are $3.50 per month in
business houses and $3.50 per month
in residences.
d. B. Magill, Pat Fender and Hen
ry Firard form delegation in town
today from Gilt Edge.
The office Of the Lewistown Hide
& Fur Co., A. NJ. Mead resident man
ager. is now in the old Methodist
church on Broadway. The company
pays Minneapolis prices, less the
freight, for hides, pelts and furs.
The greatest profusion of cut glass
and decorated china to be seen in the
city on sale at present at the Judith
Hardware Co.
+. j. Kelly, one of the best known
commercial travellers in the state. is
i'll town from Helena looking after his
large trade
We are displaying the largest stock
of carving sets in Lewistown. The
quantity We purchased enabled us to
buy at greatly reduced price, and
we are giving our patrons the ay1van-
tage of this. Buy from us and save
money. Judith Hardware Co.
S. V. Clevenger and wife and Miss
Holt. of Kendall, are at the Hoffman.
James Wilson, of Billings, is Hoff-
man house guest.
The Judith Basin Commission COM
pany have short option on a very
desirable small bunch of cattle: 6 com.
ing 2-year-old steers. 6 coming 2-year-
old heifers, 6 coming 3-year-old steers,
5 coming 3-year-old heifers, dry
cows; price 500 per head.
Mrs. d. o. Holt, well known Ken
dali woman, died at the camp We'd
nesday morning. The funeral SER
vices We're held at Kendall this morn
ing. being conducted by Rev. H. G.
Wakefield. Of this city. The interment
took place at the cemetery here at
O'Clock this afternoon. Mrs. Holt,
with her husband. conducted the Ken
dali hotel. She was known to every
body in the camp, and had the respect
and confidence of the entire commun-
ity.
Miss CorelIee Phillips, public
stenographer and typewriter, has
moved her office to the second floor
Of the Barnes block opposite the Day
House and will be pleased to receive
your patronage. Office phone No. rs
Bell system; residence phone No. 81
Mutual system.
have $500 cash on hand to invest
in ranch property, and will invest it
in the best bargain offered inside two
weeks. See me in the postoffice build
ing. V. Pulec.
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Worden 4 Scott, sa.yyers, seIephon1
1N. OFFICES, Telepone BUILDING ovel
U. 8. land office.
Rev. Wakefield will hold services
at the school house in Forest Grove
On Tuesday evening, January 9th al
1880, weather being favorable.
II. Leonard Dc kan, attorney 1t law;
Office Bank Fergus County building
John Steinmetz and George Seller
nave filed notice of location Of the
Peerless claim, situated in the Judith
mining district.
DR.. E. A. Long, opposite Day House
extracts teeth without pain.
Joseph Bells has transferred to the
Gold Hill Mining company for a stat.
ed consideration of 81 the Matthews
claim. near Maiden.
Joseph Meredith, of New Year. is
In the city on business. He states
tiat Mrs. Meredith, who was for some
tine very Ill, is now convalescent and
Will soon be fully restored to health
Are you going to paper a room. or
your house? Buy your wall paper of
the PARROT Furniture Co.
Rev. A. s. Kerr, of Kendall. was in
the city yesterday, and states that
the plans for building Presbyterian
church at the gold camp have been
matured, and within a short time, it
- hoped the congregation will be wor-
shipping in its own nome
For the next ses days we will sell
coal at $3.50 per ton. Spring Greek
Coal Co.
Hal B. Ives. state agent of the Mu.
tual Benefit Life Insurance Co.. of
Newark. New Jersey, made a flying
trip to Lewistown on Tuesday and
out again on the next mornings train.
Mr.. Ives was anxious to secure Mr..
Chas. w. Morton to represent him
in the state of Wyoming, but his trip
was useless, as Mr.. Morton prefers
Lewistown to all the world.
Calendar pads, 1906, for Standard.
Perfection and Empire calendar stands
for sale at the Argus Supply depart
ment.
Considerable prospecting is still be-
ing done in the South Moccasin dis
trict, and some fair specimens of cy-
anide ore have recently been sent in
to this city. A good many we'll in
formed mining men are confident That
the South Moccasin will, in time, RI
vii it's northern neighbor, and among
those who have secured holdings there
and are prepared to get in on the
ground floor is Harry Kendall.
Wall paper and lots of it; a new
stock just received at the Parrot
Furniture Co.
William M. MCLEAN has sold to
Henry Parent for a stated con-
sideration of 81 one-third interest in
the Equator claim, in the North Moe.
casin district.
Complete line Of the famous Wash.
burn mandoIins, guitars and banjos.
Art Music Store.
Mrs. Bovee will give one of the
best Valentine masquerade balls on
February 4th at Culver's hall ever
given in Fergus county. Mrs. Bovee
will go to Helena in time to make a
fine selection of costumes for this oc-
casion, which will be rented at reason.
able prices. Get ready for this date.
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Sheepmen, Attention!

Sheepmen, Attention!
Do you want managing foreman
who has knowledge of the business
both practically and theoretically? II
you do I offer my services. I am q
young man and unmarried; my exper.
fence has been gained in different
countries and under various condi
tons. will undertake to run the
largest outfit and without assistance
from the owner. He can safely leave
1t all to me. I am particularly well
posted on lambing. Wishing a posi-.
ton about May LIST, 1906.
A. T. SODERSTROM,
Lewistown. Mont.
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The ORIGINAL.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Hon.
ey and Tar many limitations are offer
ed for the genuine. These worthless
limitations have similar sounding
names. Beware of them. The gen.
uine Foley's Honey and Tar is in a
yellow package. Ask for it and re-
fuse any substitute. It is the best
remedy for coughs and colds. Will
son & Lewellin. FO.
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Famine In North Japan.
Seattle, Jan. 4.-The famine in north
Japan is causing thousands to starve,
according to advices received today by
the steamer Empress Of Japan.
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Eighth Grade Examination.

Eighth Grade Examination.
There will be an eighth grade ex-
animation January 1918. Teachers
having pupils who desire to take this
examination, please notify this office
at an early date.
ADA MEYERSICK,
County Superintendent.
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Doctor, don't you think that raw
oysters are healthy?"
Eyes. l never knew one to COM
plain. baltimore Jewish Comment.
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The ladies interested in the min
strel entertainment have resumed their
labors and will put on a program at
airy under the direction OF Prof. Sillo-
way.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. White entertain
ed at dinner on New Years. Covers
were laid for twelve. The table deco
ratlOns were carnations and smilax.
The dinner cards were Gibson girls in
black and white. The guests were Mr..
and Mrs. G. NJ. Stafford, Mr.. and Mrs.
II c. Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Yaeger,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Bach, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. NJ Plumb.
The Tuesday club were the guests
Friday evening last of Senator and
Mrs. j. D. Waite. Euchre, the club
game. was played and the prizes were
awarded as follows. Mrs. Wiedeman.
a hand painted bowl. Mr.. Won Tobel.
gentleman's club prize, stick pin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Froembling took the
guests prizes, the former received a
leather case for rubber bands, and Mrs.
Froembling pretty handkerchief
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Frozen.
bling. Mrs. J. c. Bebb, Mr.. and Mrs.
II c. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Pfaus,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Huntoon, DR.. and Mrs. willard.
The Phillips home on Saturday ev-
enlng was the scene of merry gather
ing. when the Misses Elizabeth and
Mae Phillips entertained a number of
their young friends in honor of their
brother John. who was home from col
lege during the Christmas vacation.
Games formed the amusement of the
evening, chief among which was a
guessing contest. In this Delight
Downing and Don Anderson won the
prizes. A unique feature of the ev-
ening was the drawing of partners for
supper Dainty refreshments were
served. consisting of salad, rolls, oil
YES, cake and chocolate. All the guests
declared they had one of the most
enjoyable times of the season. John
departed Monday morning to resume
his studies at Bozeman.
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The ladies' interested in the min
strel entertainment have resumed their
labors and will put on a program at
airy under the direction Of Prof Sillo-
way.
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FOR RENT.

STORE ROOM. ~ Z %. PLATE
glass front, best location in Lewis
town. Inquire At Ross Mercantile Co.,
successors to Lewistown Commercial
co. 2.16-tf
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STRAYED.

FROM 8. w. CLAvER'S RANCH
near Ben Hills, Gilt Edge, dark
brown mare, black or gray colt, brand.
edo left shoulder. Ten dollars re.
ward Tor return. 1-2!O6-3ts
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WANTED.

WANTED.
BOARDERS IN PRIVATE FAMILY.
Mrs. Lincoln, next postoffice.
12-29-8t*
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-16
gNEAPoIIs MINNESOTA MORNING SEPTEMBER 49, 1906

piercing That moment fatal to her hopes Of
liberty Like fash Of lightning the loaded whip eaped
IN the and descended with the force sedge
Satan skull She sunk back with long wall.
ing cry of distress that human in two
minutes lay lnsensble under the terrific blows admin
istered by her trainer. 49, = -
By this time half dozen attendants had rushed
to the rescue, when with gle sarcastic reference
to their tardlness their chief CURLY ordered animal
placed in stronger quarters and pacd
task from which he had been abruptly summoned.
The lion tanner chuckled caught sight Paul's
1.-the figure slipping down the pole and he was
still smiling when the lad joined him in of
hyenas cage, which happened to be that in which
the attendants were edepositing Satan. :~~x-u
. Say son, you made pretty good time getting up
there didn't your he observed in his quiet, drawing
tones. -. ~. 81, = = . F., -..1..f t,z.>& =
Paul blushed and looked <sheepish, but before he
could answer, the sturdy trainer remarked: Oh WELL
J. don't blame you for it, boy; but might have
Pected something different from my own men - And
that was the only rebuke the giant launched
toward MS Weakkneed attendants did he
to the subject. .'-5 1870 :, ''~| /.
By gradual stages circus covered all the principal
towns Of the middle island and at length reached the
pretty city OF Christchurch in the province of Caner
bury where two weeks stand was on the program
At this place the troupe reinforced by arrival
OF DICK Baxter and his wife, the former still
TO Work, but entirely recovered from his illness and
rapidly growing stronger $50 $50.
lie greeted Paul very kindly thanked him. cordially
for what he had DONE but insisted turning over half
MS salary to his substitute To this latter stouy
demurred, and ended by fatty refusing the profered
money Finding him obdurate Dick sought jewelers.
and purchased plain broad band Australian gold
inside which he had engraved: :: :. ~ -, :,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-16
CHAPTER K.
Copyright 1901, by Lothrop
Publishing Co.
By Samuel Trave,'s Czover
Circus. Life in New Zealand.


a SELECT audience had gathered in the big tent to
see the property boy break his neck. On the two
lower rows Of reserved seats congregatd half the
talent in the show, whose wtticisms at Paus expense
would have quickly driven him disheartened from the
field could he have heard them But his eyes fixed
rngmaster and thoughts on poor Dick SO
ne barely noticed the buzz of comment which he
faced the manager ,-.I.s ..Sf@s
''Now, my boy began Ringmaster Mcintyre, "I
fall off and break your neck when you get up yonder
There ism any danger you don get ratified
hardly think you'll Go that Are you ready to try it,"
you 60 then and good luck attend s
from the pole ring and with both hands firmly cutchng
the rope Paul rapidly hauled alof by two property
boys until he reached the platform level with the wire
: cable where the bicycle was fastened. =:
. Waving his hand signal to stop, he swung him
self into the eyre released his foot from the loop
sent the rope down again for the of the Keseys
up they came together laughing and chatting light
~ as If it the olliest picnic Imaginable. Their
gaety whether false genuine served to Paul
he held his teeth close together to keep his heart
taking an unexpected leap outward and dooged
determination to go thru to the end possessed every
fiber of his being. 80
Loosing the chain which pnioned the wheel to the
POLE he let the machine slide along the cable until it
was clear Of the platform and then held it steady until
the gymnasts had taken their trapeze below
Now came his turn. For a instant he glanced be-
low and the set face of the manager intenty watch
ing him from the edge of the ring caught glimpse
OF the main guy the reserved seats surrounded by
the flower of the troupe strangely SILENT then
before
his eyes, he vauted into the saddle and half way
between the poles before he realized what had happened
Bravo bravo! Chicago!'' arose from dozen throats
accompanied by vigorous clappng of hands, the
Pany testified its appreciation of Paul's grit
Arrived at the further poe the young bicyclist re-
versed the action of the and worked backward
to- the starting point repeating the operation
times until he had acquired perfect control of the
machine. -: - - -. :: =: - -
] During these preliminary trials the performers re-
manned inactive on the bars, not deeming it prudent
to attempt any of their feats until the rider had
thoroy accustomed to the novelty of his position
The severest test yet to be made. After the
fourth trip the gymnasts started in rehearse
their program, and the wheel swayed dangerously
over from left to right and then back again was all
Paul could do to keep from throwing himself from his