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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10

United States post office at this place
and, waving the statutory time, en-
tered his plea of not guilty.
His Time Goes On.
A contention arose over the ques-
ton of whether or not young Sher-
mans time in the penitentiary goes
on while he is here in Jail awaiting
trail on another charge. The at
torneys for the state referred the mat
ter to Attorney General Galen and he
said that he should decide that Sher-
mans time goes on at the states
prison while he is absent through an
order of court.
This being the case, Sherman will
be kept in the local Jail until the time
of his trial which will be some time
in January.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
'psInluI pueIsSoH

DR.. II. X. Wilson was called to the
home Of A. II. Hogcland near Deer
field last Saturday to attend Albert
Hogeland, Jr, who was thrown from
a horse and very seriously injured.
An examination showed that he had
sustained basal skull fracture and,
for several hours, fears of the gravest
sort were entertained for his recovery.
His condition commenced to show an
Sunday and while he is
yet a very sick man, he is considered
to be out of danger. 1t was narrow
escape and the numerous friends of
the young man and his family are
glad to know Of the turn for the bet
ter in his condition
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
Several Thousand Bushels Of Wheat PLEDGED
At Meeting Held Last Saturday Afternoon
In This 0y,-HevatOr Takes Grain.

At well attended meeting held last
Saturday afternoon in Jackson's hall
in this city, it was decided by the
ranchers of the county to take i'm
mediate steps to have several thou
sand bushels of wheat ground into
flour at the Judith Basin mill.
The matter was thoroughly discus
sed and the plan is believed to be en-
tirely feasible from every standpoint.
Over four thousand bushels of grain
was pledged by those at the meetings
and R. G.. Jackson was appointed to
60 among the grain growers of the
county and solicit grain. It is the in
tention to grind at least 10000 bushels
Of grain and if, by that time, they are
having no difficulty in disposing of the
-four, the mill will be kept grinding
indefinitely.
An agreement has been reached
with Steinberg & Co., who have the
mill leased, whereby they are to
grind the wheat at 80 cents per cwt.
From every hundred pounds Of wheat,
the farmers will get back As pounds
of No. -four, 20 pounds of No. 2
flour, Il pounds Of shorts and 20
pounds Of bran. Rating No. l -four
at $500 per cwt, No. at $500 per
cwt. and bran and shorts at 100 per
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
FARMERS URGED TO
Be HERE TOMORROW
THREE INSTITUTE MEETINGS
ARE TO BE HELD IN COURT
HOUSE.

large attendance of farmers of
this vicinity is expected tomorrow at
the three meetings of the Farmers
institute which are to be held in the
court house.
The first session will convene at 10
o'clock a. m. the second at 2 o'clock
p. M, and the third at 7 o'clock in
the evening.
Among the prominent lecturers who
will be present to address the farm
crs at these various meetings are:
Prof. Elrod, +. S. Cooley, r. w.
Clark, II. O. Buckman and l.. Brook
Martin. The gentlemen are all
specialists in their individual depart
ments and no farmer can afford to
miss these meetings
S. S. Hobson and Samuel Phillips
have in hand the arrangements for
the meetings and the sessions will be
interesting as well as instructive to all
who attend.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
COMMISSIONERS LET
SEVERAL CONTRACTS
DIR. w. A. LONG CHOSEN COUN.
TY HEALTH OFFICER FOR
ONE YEAR.

The board of county commissioners
held busy session last week and
transacted great deal of business
of the greatest Importance.
Contracts Let.
Several contracts for the year were
let during the week. Owen Biglen,
of Kendall, was awarded the con-
tract for looking after the county poor
farm, his bid being $3.50 per inmate
per week. He pays 5000 per year for
the rental of the farm
The coal contract was awarded to
the Jewel Coal company, whose bid
was $5.25 per ton for lump coal.
DR.. w. A. Long was appointed
county health officer and his salary
was fixed at SIS per month. DR.. H.
H. Wilson was given the contract for
giving medical attention to such coun-
ty charges as may need his services
and to furnish the county medicines
at 5000 per year.
In addition to the letting of con-
tracts, the board transacted great
amount of routine business.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
GREAT CROPS OF GRAIN
Visitors To Fergus County Express Amazement
At Yield Of Wheat And OatS...Prominent
Railroad Men Looking Over Land.

100 acres, 100 tons. Potatoes, 4 l-2
acres, $4,000 pounds.
Nichols & Drinkard, Lewistown-
Oats, 20 acres, 45SS bushels; aver
age, 65 IL bushels. Timothy, Is acres,
50 tons. Potatoes, acre, 500 bushels.
Thomas r. Moore. Jones post Of
fice-Wheat, lS acres, $50 bushels;
average. 33 bushels. Oat, Is acres,
l,534 bushels; average, 81 bushels.
Barley, IS acres, 6o8 bushels; aver
ace, 40 IL bushels Timothy, 50
acres, rs tons. Potatoes, acre, 200
bushels
William Davis, Jones post Office
Wheat, 2 acres, l7S bushels; average.
25 bushels. Oats, 81 acres, 1884
bushels; average, 62 bushels. Timothy,
26 acres. As tons.
Robert Sharp. Maginnis-Wheat, 7
acres, 379 bushels; average, 54
bushels Oats, rs acres, 300 bushels;
average 81 bushels.
William J. Pitt, Lcwistown-Wintcr
wheat, 40 acres, 1880 bushels; aver
age, AZ bushels, Oats, 60 acres, g.
20 bushels; average. 62 bushels;
Spring wheat, "a acres, $40 bushels;
average, 8 5bushels. Timothy, so
acres 80 tons. Mr.. Pitt had 8 acres
OF oats which were sown on June IA,
cut October Ia. thrcshcd December 2.
and averaged o. bushels per acre.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
ARRANGEMENT OF SHERMAN

Another chapter in the seemingly
endless litigation in which young
James Sherman's confessed misdeeds
have involved him was written yester-
day morning when he appeared before
Judge Cheadle and entered his plea Of
mot guilty" to the charge of burglary.
Sherman was accompanied by his
attorney, John c. Huntoon who, be-
fore the plea was entered, interposed
a demurrer to the complaint on the
ground that it contained two separate
and distinct charges against the de-
fendant, viz: Burglary and grand lar
ceny. The court sustained this de-
murrer and the states attorneys were
ordered to amend their complaint.
Says He's Not Guilty.
Sherman was thereupon arraigned
on the charge of burglarizing the
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10

lady, Findley is alleged to have used
language unbecoming gentleman and
a scholar and Otto took him to task
for it.
The quarrel was renewed about
noon and witnesses for the state say
that Findley was reaching for his
artillery when Otto handed him a
Fitsimmonian smash on the subtra-
jectory of his conversational organ.
The witnesses for Findley, on the 9TH
er hand, say that the accused did not
go after his armament until he had
been foully biffed by Kempendorff,
who is much the larger Of the two.
Findley followed Otto inside of the
iBg Bear where Sam Weaver took
his little plaything away from him.
His bond was fixed at 81 900 and his
trial will probably come up during
the next jury session Of the district
court in January.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10

1T does not seem possible, but it
is true because / can see the crops
with my own eyes," said William II.
Brown, immigration agent OF the Mil
waukee railroad in this city last
1 thursday in speaking of the grain
crops OF Fergus county.
Accompanied by Pat Nihill and
Gordon O.. Shafer, Mr.. Brown drove
over the Rock Creek bench and saw
the farms of that great grain growing
region. He came to Lewistown and
trip around here was made. When
1t was all over he had to take off his
hat to old Fergus county, and to the
Democrat said that there will be a
lot of new people in here Just as
quickly as they find out what sort of
a land it is.
Reports Still Coming in.
Threshing is now almost finished
up and those ranchcrs to whom blanks
were sent out for reports on their
crop yield are sending in the reports.
Over two-thirds of the blanks sent
out have been returned up to this
time and the very excellent showing
is being maintained.
Following are some Of the returns
received recently.
a. F. Francis and brother, Moore
Wheat, 100 acres, 5,l03 bushels; aver
a"e, 81 bushels. Oats. 90 acres, 3,O78
bushels; average, "a bushels. Timothy,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
MUCH GAME KILLED.
Fergus County Huntsmen Enjoyed
Season of Fine Sport,

Since the close Of the hunting sea-
son on the 1st day of November, the
sportsmen of Lewistown have been
busy regaling each other with stories
of the chase during the best big
game season ever experienced in this
city.
Scores of hunters went forth to
slay big game, deer and antelope, and
such uniform success never before
greeted their efforts. Scores of fine
deer and antelope were brought in
and good story accompanied every
pair of prongs.
Probably the most notable hunt of
the year in Fergus county and one
which occupies unique position in
the history of big game stalking is
that of "Bob" Woodman and Johnny
Warner
Early one morning in October,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
ROWLEY BUYS RESIDENCE
well Known Stockman Closed De,,
tor Most Desirable Propertv

Jack Rowley, the we'll known
stockman who has extensive land and
cattle interests IN the southern part
OF the county, last week purchased
the Stafford residence and four lots
on Main street and Eighth avenue.
= he price paid for the property is
sll,ooo and Mr.. Rowley is considered
to have got bargain as the place
is one OF the most desirable from a
residential standpoint, in Lewistown.
lhe deal was negotiated bv Edmund
Wright, the hustling real estate agent
1t is understood that Mr.. Stafford
and family will leave Lewistown as
soon as he can get his affairs so ar
ranged as to enable them to do So
Helena will probably be their future
home
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10

these two gentlemen left Lewistown
III MIR. Woodman's BIZ 50-horse pow
er automobile with Warner, who is
an expert chauffeur, at the throttle
They were after antelope and, after
running along at about twenty miles
an hour for three or four hours, they
came across small bunch out near
the foothills of the Belt mountains.
AS soon as they saw the automobile
the timid creatures struck out across
the prairie at a lively rate. Fortu-
nately for the hunters, the ground
VS. erfectlv level and Warner lost
no time in following up the rapidly
retreating antelope.
For the first mile or two, the ante
lope gained but by that time, the
powerful engines of the big machine
were working in good shape and
johnny, urged on by Woodman, let
her out at forty-five mile per hour
clip.
Despite the best the flying antelope
could do, the terrible monster COM
menced to creep up on them and
finally got within few rods of the
little animals, who were now firing
somewhat. Johnny gradually slowed
the machine down and Woodman got
a rood shot bringing down his ante
lope. Woodman then took the ma
chine and Warner bagged his ante.
lope.
1t was all done in comparatively
short time. The antelope, which are
known as an exceptionally feet footed
animal. was literally chased down by
this devil wagon" of his relentless
enemy and killed
The hunters returned to the CITY
early in the afternoon with the
trophies Of their record breaking hunt
reDosng in the tonneau Of the BIG
machine.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10

Harwood brothers of this city have
probably made a record threshing
grain this season. Up to last Well
nesday evening, they had threshed
II consecutive days. Since the sea-
son opened, they have hulled out
close to 100000 bushels of grain and
are still at it. When it is considered
that this is but one of a number Of
first class threshing outfits who have
been busy in the Judith Basin since
early in the fall, some idea of the
Grain crop of Fergus county this year
can be arrived at.
Tomorrow "wednesday evening.
in Culver's hall a benefit concert will
be given by St. Leo's choir. assisted
by Miss Irene Marie Porter, soprano.
who recently established studio in
the Diamond block. The program is
varied one, containing a large num-
Der of delightful vocal and instru
mental numbers. Local musicians
who are not members of St. Leo's
choir have volunteered generous as
sstance and Miss Porter is host
within herself The entire proceeds
will go to ST. Leo's church. Reserved
seat tickets rs cents and 81 90, general
admission, SO cents. Tickets are on
sale at Phillips Drug store
Buy your Christmas candies, fruits,
and toys Of Frank Pick
The marriage Of Miss Ncttic B.
Hosch to Mr.. Albert G.. Karcher was
solemnized Saturday evening at 9
o'clock at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. c. Bebb, on the Boulevard,
the Res. Albert Pfaus performing the
ceremony. Miss Bessie Brown acted
as bridesmaid and Frank Mckechnie
was AIS best man. Only very few
friends witnessed the cere-
mony Mrs. Karcher has been a res
ident of Lewistown for about three
years, having held a responsible posi-
ton with the Power Mercantile COM
pany for the greater part of that
time. The groom has residvl in this
city for two years, having had charge
of the mems furnishings department
of the Power Mercantile store. Both
young people are very popular among
the youno people of Lewistown and
have the sincerest best wishes of a
large number of friends.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10

taxpayers in Fergus county than the
records showed for last year and this
gives some idea of the growth of the
county's population.
Monthly Report.
The monthly report of Treasurer
Chandler shows the following bal
ances on hand on November 80:
General fund, $50, 9,516l9; contingent,
$283.25; road, $2,0O72.88; poor, Sl5,-
684.67; protest fund, 81 ,418.8o; sinking,
$36ol535; institute, $l3l05; general
school $44,701 68; district school, $780,
1885; city of Lewistown, $l8,55o0o;
high school, $6,54l 04; district library,
$969.85; court house fund, S9O.576;
state fund, 27,424.15; bounty fund,
$30.Sl; stock Inspector fund, $500;
indemnity, sofa; state stock bounty,
$87l; total, $343,525.6.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
BONDS FOR LOCAL BANK.
First National Successful Bidder for
Hundred Thousand Dollars

A dispatch from Washington states
tI1at tl last Saturday, Secretary of the
treasury Cortelyou announced the al
iiottment Of the Panama bonds recent
~ sold to various national banks of
the United States. The list of pur-
chasers made public did not include
the individual buyers but merely the
national banks which acquired the
ponds, presumably, to increase their
!, Among other purchasers is given
the name Of the First National Bank
or this city who secured 100000
:, Worth OF bonds for which they bid
Sio4.z5 The local bank is the only
Montana institution mentioned in The
dispatches as having secured any Of
the bonds
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
FINDLEY BOUND OVER.
District Court Will Hear Why He
Shot at Otto Kempendorff.

Bob Findley, who took, a shot at the
innocent cement sidewalk. so he says,
| in an effort to throw little fright
into Otto Kempendorff with whom
he was engaged in little alteration.
must tell his troubles to the district
court. Such was the decision of
Judge Brassey at the conclusion of
Findley's preliminary hearing last
Tuesday afternoon.
From the testimony, it appears that
the difficulty was started earlier in
the day in the lodging house with
which Kempendorff had some con-
nection. In the presence of the land
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
PROFESSOR BEVIS IN
SERIOUS TROUBLE
ATTEMPT MADE TO POISON
FORMER PRINCIPAL OF
LEWISTOWN SCHOOLS.

From all reports, Prof. ]. r. Bevis
who about four years apo, was sup
erintendent of the Lewistown public
schools, is in serious trouble in Mos
COW Idaho, where he is now superin-
tendent of schools.
lie is the central figure in ter
riflc row in the Idaho town and has
been warned to leave town or he will
be killed. An effort was made a few
days since to put poison in his food
Bevis had some domestic difficulties
here and his wife left him. She after
wards got divorce. From here, he
went to Big Timber where he taught
in the public schools.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
Elevator Buying Grain.
Hon. Rufus Thompson Returns.

Hon. Rufus B. Thompson returned
Saturday evening from Helena where
he went to attend the annual meeting
Of the Mystic Shriners: He says that
the occasion was jolly one. Fergus
county was highly honored in the cleo
ton Of officers, John D. Waite being
chosen Chief Rabban and A. B. Leh-
man as Second Ceremonial Master.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
Mother Goose Up-to-Date.

Under the direction of Mrs. Harriet
Purdy Smith, the company of local
talent who are to present Mother
Goose Up-to-Date in Culver's hall on
the evenings of December 19 and Goth
are rehearsing daily. The scale of
prices for the performances will be
81 90, Is cents and 50 cents. The seat
sale will'open Wednesday, December
18th, at Phillips Drug store. Watch
for further announcements of the en-
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10

(cwt, the wheat will bring the ranch
ed $l.O6 per bushel.
A miller who has had many years
experience with Montana wheat and
who is acquainted with Fergus coun-
" wheat will have charge of the houl
grinding.
Elevator Buying Grain.
The Montana Elevator company has
been buying some grain at this place
and Moore during the past week
The price for wheat has ranged
around IS cents per bushel and for
oats about 80 cents per hundred.
There yet exists some uncertainty as
to freight rate but just as quickly as
it is cleared up, there will undoubt-
edly be an advance of about 10 cents
per hundred on grain, providing the
eastern market remains the same.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10

1t now transpires that J. Pierpont
Morgan made very comfortable
profit on his generosity in rushing to
the financial rescue.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1907-12-10
How About
I hat New
Set Of
Dishes

you have been promising your
self for several years past? The
ones now in use have stood by
you nobly. Whv not replace
them with a new set? We
carry all our patterns in open
sets. You can purchase any
number OF pieces you wish
With the assurance that you can
always find the same pattern
at our store and can readily re-
place any broken pieces in this
way; you do not have to ur-
chase lot of dishes you have
no need for.
We have just added several
new patterns to our stock in
Austrian china and best Eng
lish porcelain, both in plain
white and decorated patterns
and are now in position to Of
fer a selection that is sure to
please.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-03
CROSS COUNTRY
RUNNERS ACTIV L
OPEN HANDICAP TO BE HELD IN
FEBRUARY
Recent Contest at Playa del iRey
Arouses nthusiasm--Several
Noted Long Distance Rum
ners in Los Angeles

Judging from the interest which has
been manifested recently regarding
cross-country running, the sport bids
fair to become popular in Southern
California. The run from Playa del
Rey to Venice and return New Years
day, was instrumental in creating con-
siderable enthusiasm among those who
have been willing but inactive during
the past.
1t may not be known that Los An
geles harbors several of the best cross
country runners of America and al
though they are not connected with alt
educational institution nevertheless are
amateurs in a true sense of the word
and would be eligible for any such con-
test held hereabouts. Their presence
should prove great incentive to be-
ginners as cross-country runners are
developed like young hounds, following
their elders after the fox.
Occidental college has been foremost
among the colleges, but club known
as the lvanhoe Harriers, formed sew
eral weeks ago, intends entering upon
the sport in determined maner and
an open handicap is planned for Febru-
ary IL. l.. Baker a noted long distance
runner of Canada, and e. Estoppey are
prominently identified and desire that
any aspirant wishing to make a trial
at the cross roads send his name to be
registered A trial run is to occur in
the vicinity of Elysian park Sunday,
after which a regular course of training
will be maintained.
Those desiring to become members of
the club are requested to communicate e
with l.. Baker Hollenbeck hotel
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-03
FAST PREL|Ms
ARE ARRANGED
FLYNN AND SULLIVAN TAPER
OFF
Although Majority Favors Chances Of
Boston Boy, the Colorado Boxer Is
Thought Capable Of Putting
Up Lively Battle

Tom McCarey's little beef tea at Maud
junction tomorrow evening promises to
pc lively affair despite the fact that
Suinvan Is generally picked to win from
jim Flynn, the Colorado fireman.
Out at the East side gymnasium
flynn, under the tutelage of Frank Nc
Donald, Is continuing with his training
and so far as physical condition is con-
cerned will probably enter the ring at
his best. Whether that best will be
good enough to thwart the efforts of
sullivan remains to be seen. A knock
out is never conducive to a mans gem
eralship In the ring, and as Flynn but
recently went down before Tommy
Burns, many are of the opinion that he
Will be labering under a disadvantage
when he faces the willy "Twin."
Sullivan himself has taken the count
two years ago and Jack has since
gone to a draw with the Philadelphian.
Mcdonald, who relies Sullivan's pro-
pensity to use his elbows, declares that
Jack must eliminate such tactics I'm the
forthcoming battle or there will be
toruble.
Much interest will also center about
the preliminaries, which embody four
boys who have been seen in the local
ring. Both Abdul the Turk and George
Brown, who won a decision from him
some time ago, are dissatisfied. Brown
believes he is capable of securing a
knockout, while the Turk claims he
was robbed.
Those two little whirlwinds. Kid
Webster and Joe Smith, who went to a
six-round draw last time out, will try
to settle the matter for good and all.