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Fergus County Democrat., 1907-12-03
MUCH BUSINESS AT
The Land OFFICE
UNUSUALLY INTERESTING ExER
ClSES CARRIED OUT HERE
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

| The LeWistOwn Elks are certainly
hustlers and able to accomplish a
good deal on short notice, as was
shown by the fine memorial service
held at their hall Sunday afternoon.
The local lodge was a little late in
taking up the matter of securing q
| speaker, and the result was that all
| those applied tb had engagements.
| 1t was at first thought that a formal
observance OF the occasion would
nave to be dispensed with, but com
mlttees We're soon at work, with the
result that Sundays program was one
OF the finest ever carried out here on
similar occasion. The spacious hall
was crowded to the doors and the
Elks themselves, except the officers
OF the lodge, stood throughout the
ceremonies.
Exalted Ruler George j. Wiedeman
presided and the first number IF
Forget Thee" was rendered exquis-
itely by quartet composed of Mrs.
Albert Johnson, soprano, Mrs. M. E.
Darrow, contralto, Richard Lausch,
tenor and Mr.. Linn, basso, with Mrs.
0. W. Belden as accompanist.
The ritual work of the lodge fol-
lowed and Miss Nellie litter sang
Aud Lang Syne" in manner that
charmed all. 1t was by far the finest
Interpretation of the old song ever
heard here.
The second part of the ritual work
was then carried out and after the
opening ode, Rev. T. r. Taggart, OF
the Presbyterian church, offered the
invocation.
The next number on the program
was a cornet solo Nearer My God
To Thee" by Miss Mabel Baker, and
in the absence of George w. Cook,
Senator Henry M. Rae read with ex-
cellent effect "Thanatopsis.'
The quartet sang "A Clean Heart"
and Hon. David Hilger was introduced
to deliver the memorial address.
A Fine Address.
Mr.. Hilger had to assume this task
on a few hours notice but was able
to obtain a copy of the address made
by Judge Cheadle at Red Lodge Sun
day afternoon, and read it impressive
ly.
Miss Irene Porter, the Chicago so
prano, was heard for the first time
In public in the solo "A Song of
Thanksgiving" and her rich voice
and fine expression made q most
pleasing impression upon all her hear
ers.
The closing ceremonies OF the lodge
were then carried out and following
the Doxology. the benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. T. R. Taggart.
The memorial committee was COM
posed of David Hilger, ]. T. Wunder-
lin and James H. Charters, and the
ushers were H. M. Rae, ]. L. Beebe,
H. Charters and Albert Johnson.
The service was notable, both in the
character of the exercises and the un.
usually large attendance.
Fergus County Democrat., 1907-12-03
USUAL rush Of TAXPAYERS

County Treasurer Chandler and
]. M. Croft, who is assisting him,
were kept on the jump Saturday re-
ceiving taxes, and not less than $4O,-
600 poured into the strong box. Taxes
unpaid at 6 o'cock Saturday even
ing, under the law became delin-
quent, but it is impossible to enforce
this provision rigidly for the reason
that large number of tax payers
residing at distance sent their taxes
by mail on the last day and the
money is still coming in. Yesterday
over $4,000 was received and it is
still coming in today.
OF course it is yet too early to
ascertain just what proportion of
the total will become delinquent, but
Fergus County Democrat., 1907-12-03
is carefully fostered instead OF being
struck vital blow.

is carefully fostered instead OF being
struck a vital blow.
fortunately, Fergus county grain
growers will be in much better
position next year. By the time
grain is ready to ship, the Milwau-
kee and Burlington roads will have
oeen completed through the coun-
try and rates which will mean from
ten cents to 20 cent m am am am
ten cents to 20 cents per bushel on
wheat will, no doubt, have been put
into effect.
Yesterday Austin w. War; re-
ceived letter from General Freight
Agent Brainard, of the Northern Pa
chic which for time caused some
dismay 1t announced that the res
toration of the old rate had been
ordered, but called attention to the
fact that under the law, such change
IN the rate can only be made ef-
tective after 80 days notice to the
interstate commerce commission.
However, in this case it is hardly
a change in rate but a decision no,
to put into effect new rate, and in
that view, it may be that the 80
days notice is not necessary. At all
events, such is evidently the view
taken by Mr. Sharp, and the grain
IS being received by the railroad on
the basis of the old rate.
Fergus County Democrat., 1907-12-03

The water from these springs has
been tested and found to be free
from alkali and other injurious sub-
stances. The people of Harlowton
may therefore feel assured that they
Will have an abundant supply OF
water at all times of the year
The electric light plant will be
run in connection with the water
plant. The station will be down
on the fiat south of town, and a spur
will be built from the main line of
the Milwaukee to the power plant.
SO that cheap fuel may be had.
The construction work will be
under the direction of Mr.. Frank
Goss, of Lewistown, Montana,
gentleman who has had a great deal
of experience in this line of work.
he having been connected with ths
construction of the Great Falls wat
er works system. Mr.. Coss also
superintended the construction of the
waterworks system at Havre, and
assisted in building the waterworks
system at Lewistown.
Fergus County Democrat., 1907-12-03

apparently the delinquent list will be
little smaller than it was a wear
ago. There are $500 tax payers in
the county, and the total assessment
is approximately 100000. By to-
morrow night the great bulk of this
will have been paid in.
Numerous claims for a reclassifi-
cation of lands have been made to
the county commissioners, and that
body will be busy for two or three
days attending to matters connected
with the assessment. 1t is not likely
that any changes of Importance will
be made, however.
The prompt payment of the taxes
is an indication of the sound financial
conditions prevailing in Fergus coun-
ty, comparatively few being unpre-
pared to meet this obligation.
Fergus County Democrat., 1907-12-03
|CITY COUNCIL MEE7TNG
lncreFse in Water Rates Brings Out Numerous
Protests s''Reports Of City Officers. Another
Improvement District Is Planned.

The regular monthly meeting oi
the city council was held last even
ing, Mayor Pinkley presiding, with
Aldermen Sloan, Leach, Hazen
Slater, Tubb and Wilbur in at.
tendance.
Early in the evening protests com
menced to come in against the large
number Of increases made in the
charges for water. Recently the
council had the whole city re-check-
ed by special men, with the result
that in numerous instances the old
rate was very greatly increased. 1t
was apparent that these protests
require much time to investigate
each one separately and on Mayor
Pinkley's suggestion it was decided
that time should be fixed for hear
ing all complaints of this nature.
1t was decided to have the water
committee meet Saturday afternoon
next at the city hall to hear such
protests
Irving Pierce, representing the
congregation Of the Baptist church,
asked that the sidewalks and cross
lngs in the vicinity of that house of
Worship be placed in good condition.
Referred.
Roy +. Ayers, representing him
self and others, asked that an arc
light be placed on Watson street
where it crosses the railroad. The
written petition bore the signatures
OF sixteen property owners Referred
The WilsonSeiden Drug company
was granted permission to place an
arc light, similar to that in front of
the Electric building. in front of the
establishment. Granted.
Another Improvement District.
c. +. Copeland and others asked
that special Improvement district
tor sewer be created, the district
beng bounded on the southerly side
by Montana street, on the west by
Ninth avenue, on the north by
Evelyn street and on the east by
Fifth avenue City Attorney De Kalb
was instructed to draw resolution
declaring the city's intention to
create the district.
George d. Bradbury and others
asked tnat an arc light be placed at
the Boulevard bridge. Referred.
Treasurer's Report.
The report of City Treasurer Muir
ray II. Deaton for November show
ed balances in the various funds on
December | as follows:
General fund. $3,062.O2; special
sewer fund, $l,22697; special en-
dowmcnt fund, $2,O35; dog tax fund,
$36o5; gravity water works fund.
S491,85; water works fund, $4,o38-
20; sinking fund, $3,92853, making
total of $2O,2O5.3O.
Fergus County Democrat., 1907-12-03
RESTORES OLD GRAIN RATE

c. R. McClave, manager of the
Montana Elevator at Moore, received
a message last Friday morning from
Auditor Sharpe of the Montana
railroad stating that the contem-
plated increase of ten cents per
hundred in grain freight rates from
Lewstown to Duluth will not be put
into effect. That leaves the rate
where it is now, IS cents per hun
dred which, goodness knows, is high
enough.
That extra six cents a bushel
means a matter of $4,000 to $4O,-
600 to the farmers of Fergus county
and such sum distributed among
the ranchers is worth looking after.
While we are pleased that the
Montana and Northern Pacific rail-
roads are considerate enough to
Fergus County Democrat., 1907-12-03

thousands of barrels of Gallatin Val
leys best flour, and they feel con-
ndent that the mill at Lewistown will
soon be turning out flour second to
none IN the state. All who will con-
tribute to this move are assured bet
ter than 81 per bushel for their
wheat. A committeeman has been ap-
pointed to solicit wheat in each neigh
oornood, and II the ranchers respond
as they should. it will be but a short
time until every road will lead to
LeWistOWn."
Fergus County Democrat., 1907-12-03
Second Annual Ball.

The Kendall aerie of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles are planning to give
their second annual ball at Iones'
new opera house on the night of
december 18th. Music will be fur
nished by the Eagles orchestra and
supper served by the Women OF
Woodcraft. The committee on ar
rangements is composed of c. D.
Kimball. Roy Carter and T. w.
Humphrey.
Fergus County Democrat., 1907-12-03
UNION SERVICES.
Fine Address 10 Delivered by Rev. r
r. raqgart.

II. TaQgart.
The Union Thanksgiving services
Thursday morning were held at tae
First Methodist church, all the pro
testant ministers of the city partici
pating.
The opening prayer was offered by
Rev. ]. A, Martin, of the Methodist
church and after singing, Rev. H. G.
Wakefield, of the Episcopal church
read the governors Thanksgiving
proclamation.
Rev. William Remington, OF the
Baptist church, gave the scripture
reading and Rev. T. r. Taggart, OF
the Presbyterian church, then deliv.
cred the Thanksgiving sermon. It
was fine effort, suited especially to
the occasion, and was pervaded by
spirit OF optimism for the future OF
the country.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21
THE NEWS OF BROOKS.

There is considerable interest in poultry
here and some pure bred stock has been OBJ
tanned. Frank Fl. Quimby has six different
breeds of pure bloods. E. G. Roberts is
experimenting with White Leghorns. Mrs.
l.. A. Bachelor has Rhode Island Reds
and white WyandOts. c. ID. Davis some
times has as high as one thousand birds of
all descriptions. He is one of the largest
shippers of eggs and poultry in Waldo
county and has long annual account with
The City National Bank of Belfast.
A party left here Monday morning for
Palatka, Florida, to spend the winter there
1t consisted of MIR. and Mrs. Ira w. Bow
den, their two sons, and Mrs. Leonard of
Belfast, Mrs. Bowdens mother. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Reynolds of Burnham and
Russell and Edwin Curtis of Belfast Joined
them in Belfast and one was expected from
Bangor. The entire trip will be made by
boat. Mr.. Bowden has spent several win
tiers in Florida and finds it beneficial to his
health.
The district convention of Pythian Sisters
was held with Silver Crown Temple
Wednesday evening, Nov. 18th, in Union
Hall, Brooks Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchinson
of Gardiner, Grand Chief of the Maine Sis.
terhood, and Mrs. Jennie Dock ham of Pros
pect, District Deputy of the 18th district,
were present. There was an attendance of
over seventy including forty-fve members
of Silver Crown Temple. Mrs. Inez Pay
son of Brooks occupied the chair and was
an admirable presiding officer. The ranks
of the order, both regular and honorary
were exempified in full. The brilliant floor
work of Silver Crown degree staff, under
Mrs. A E. Chase as degree mistress, was a
| noteworthy feature and highly compli-
mented. After the close of the convention
the company repaired to the banquet room
where they did ample justice to the elegant
repast supplied by the ladies of Silver
Crown Temple
sad drowning accident occurred here
last Sunday morning at about ten o'clock.
A large party of boys were skating on the
river above the James McTaggart place
and one of their number Ralph H. Webb,
skated onto thin ice and was drowned. The
body was in the water nearly an hour be-
fore it was recovered and DR.. Kilgore, who
used every means in his knowledge to
recussitate him, was obliged to give up the
task as hopeless one. The boy was about
70 years of age and was bright, capable
young fellow. He was the son of Henry H.
Webb, the well known section boss of this
place. Bert Hamlin and Harry Staples
took boat and broke the ice out to where
he went down and soon found the body in
about 10 feet of water. The boys had been
warned that morning by several persons
that it was dangerous skating there, but as
is usual in regard to such advice paid no
attention to it,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21
ANXIOUS APPLE GROWERS.
Checks Given for Apples Not Honor

Checks Given for Apples Not Honored.
Some time ago L, A. NORM, representing
the Walker Brewster grocery company of
Kansas City, came to Auburn and began to
buy apples in large quantities. He had a
deposit of $1,000 in the National Shoe and
Leather bank of Auburn and on all pur-
chases made a small payment to bind the
bargain, giving checks therefor. He bought
in Auburn, Turner and Hebron about 10
carloads and paid good prices, but beyond
the small amounts paid to bind the bargain
made no payments until just before he left
the city. when he issued checks on the Shoe
and Leather bank. Last week these checks
were presented and it was found that there
were no funds to meet them. Two checks
of $1,000 each came to the Auburn bank
from the company the first was returned to
to Kansas City and was honored all right,
but the second was not honored. The hold
ers of the checks are holding them in the
hope that they may yet prove good, believ-
ing that the present money market is pre-
venting many western banks from paving
out-of-town checks. The apples have been
delivered and shipped.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21

with the cost of living thirty ner cont
nigher than Tor years and the average wage
increased only ten per cent, the struggle of
lie Tor many families is very burdensome
How to save doctors bills is one of The
most important considerations with tho
average family, and the success of Mrs V
Orlenx OF Lawrence, Mass, in this direc.
ton is told here for the benefit il will DO
others. Mrs. Orienx saws: "Mv Oldest
daughter was subject to tonsilitis sore
throat from infancy and each winter has
been under physicians care. l am pleased
to say that the use of Fathers Johns Medi-
cine has helped her, and nv other little
girl SO much that it has not been necessary
to call doctor this winter, the first time in
SIX years that we have not had to nay 5oo
tors bills" AS we have said before. his
old remedy nourishes and builds up the
body, giving the system vital force and
fighting power to ward off disease. II cures
coids, coughs, throat and lung troubles, and
Is the best remedy ever prescribed for cor
sumption. Prevents pneumonia. Bv keen
ing TINS medicine always on hand, YOU viii
save doctors bills, too. Remember, not a
patent medicine, but the prescription of the
eminent specialist who prescribed it for the
late Father john O'Brien of Lowell. Mass.
by whom 1t was recommended, and from
"hom 1t derived its name. Its ingredients
are pure and wholesome, free from nerve
deadenlng poisonous drugs or weakening
stlmulantS. 1t is Invaluable as A tonic and
body builder.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21
Camden Has a $500 Fire.

CAMDEN, November 10. The building
owned by Knowlton Bros. and occupied
by the Eastern Coupling Co. was total
ly destroyed by fire last night. 1t is
thought that the fire was caused by
spontaneous combustion, and it was
pretty well under way before discover
ed. Three streams were put on from
the hydrants, and before the steamer
got to work the firemen had the blaze
pretty we'll in hand They worked
hard and well, thereby saving the sur
rounding buildings, comprising the ma
chine plant of Knowlton Bros. These
buildings are rooted with sheet iron,
and this fact helped some. The ma
chinery of the Coupling Co. was badly
damaged, but the damage is covered by
insurance, as is the loss on the build
ing. The Coupling Co. will Immediate
ly rebuild and fit up, and will soon be
doing business again. Loss about So
500
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21
"AUNT" SALOME SELLERS.
Admitted to the ID. A. X. and Presented with
Gold Spoon.

Admitted to the ID. A. X. and Presented with
Gold Spoon.
From The Deer Isle Gazette
Amt Salome Sellers, now in her
10sth year, has been admitted to men,
bership in Deborah Sampson Chapter,
D. A. r., at Campello, Mass, and
through the efforts of the Chapter in
bringing her case to the attention of
the proper officials she has been presen-
ted by the Government an elegant gold
spoon, valued at fifty dollars, which she
received last Friday, and of which the
venerable lady is justly proud. Mrs
Sellers father, Capt. Edmund Sylves-
ter, who died in 1928, saw service in the
Revolution, though he was only sixteen
years of age when that memorable con-
fiict broke out. Below we give two
letters which "Aunt Salome" received
from the secretary of the Chapter.
Campello, Mass, Oct. %, 'o7.
My Dear Mrs. Sellers:
l want first to congratulate you on having
attained your 10th birthday, and hope you
will live to have many more. And next, that
your papers have been accepted at Washing
ton, and you can tell your friends that you
are real Daughter of the American Revo-
luton, and that your name will be carved
on one of the marble columns of the new
Continental Hall that is now being built at
Washington. l hoped to send the gold spoon
In time for your birthday, but it will be a
little later. You will surely get it.
With the best of wishes for your health
and happiness, | remain yours in friend
ship, and
FF"'s1 nies W. Reyes.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21
THE WOOD DUCK.

An effort is being made to save from
destruction the remnants of the beauti,
full wood duck, formerly very common
on the ponds and streams of New Eng
land. 1t is small duck, easily recog-
nized by its crest and the white color
underneath its body. E. H. ForbuSh
ornithologist of the Massachusetts
State Board of Agriculture, calls atten-
ton to the law which provides for a
fine of $50 for any one killing these
ducks, and announces that the law will
be stringently enforced. If these birds
are carefully protected for the next
few years the number should rapidly
increase.-The American Cultivator
The colored frontispiece of "The
Game Birds of the Northeast" new
book by Walter H. Rich of Portland,
makes a very life-like showing of this
bird, OF which the author says, on page
319; "They are bred in abundance in
the lake region of Maine, and were
surely second in point of numbers in
these waters as elsewhere on the fresh
waters in New England, only the black
duck being more numerous l say
were, for they have become greatly re-
duced in numbers within the last few
years. This is, no doubt, in great
measure due to their fatal gift of
beauty though their flesh, also, has a
flavor that is delicate beyond that of
most wild fowl. They have become SO
scarce that shooting them should be
prohibited for a term of years if we
would prevent their total extinction.
Let US act before it is too late, and so
prevent this irreparable loss"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21

The finest Coffee Substitute ever made
has recently been produced by DR.. Shoop
of Racine, Wis You don't have to boil it
twenty or thirty minutes. "Made in min
ute" says the doctor. stealth Coffee" is
really the closest Coffee Imitation ever yet
produced Not grain of real Coffee in it
either. Health Coffee Imitation is made
from pure toasted cereals or grains, with
malt, nuts, etc. Really it would fool an ex-
pert-were he to unknowingly drink it for
Coffee Sold by r. Il. Moody, Belfast; j..
Fl. Montgomery, Searsport.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21

A tickling cough. from any cause, is quick
ly stopped by DR.. Shops Cough Cure. And
it is so thoroughly harmless and safe, that
DR.. Shoop tells mothers everywhere to give
it without hesitation even to very young
babes. The wholesome green leaves and
tender stems of lung healing mountainous
shrub, furnish the curative properties to
DR.. Shops Cough Cure. 1t Gains the
cough, and heals the sore and sensitive
bronchial membranes. No opium, no chloro-
form, nothing harsh used to injure or sup
helps to heal aching lungs The Spaniards
call this shrub which the Doctor uses, ssThe
Sacred. Herb" Demand DR.. Shops. Take
no other. Sold by R. H. Moody, Belfast
j. d. Montgomery, Searsport.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21
CampellO, Mass, Nov. 5, ,,

Campello, Mass, Nov. 3, 'O7.
My Dear Mrs. Sellers:
/ am very happy to send you this morn
ing the spoon that you are entitled to for
being the daughter of man who served his
country in the time of need, and hope you
will live many years to enjoy showing it to
your friends Later l will send you a
certificate of membership. viii you kindly
let me know that you received the spoon,
and will you write your name on two
separate slips of paper so can send one to
You will see that IS. S. s." is engraved on
the back side of the spoon. They have
given you your own name, as well as ''Sel-
lers."
l want to thank your daughter-in-law for
her Kindness in writing for you.
God bless and keep you in health and
happiness is the wish of our Chapter.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Alice w. KeyeS
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21
Cured of Bright's Disease.

Mr.. Robert O. Burke, Elnora, n. Y.
writes: "Before l started to use Foley's
Kidney Cure had to get up from twelve to
twenty times a night, and was all bloated
up with dropsy and my eyesight was so i'm
paired 1 could scarcely see one of my family
across the room. | had given up hope of
Kidney Cure One so cent bottle worke ed
wonders and before l had taken &he third
bottle the dropsy had One, as well as all
other symptoms of Bright's disease" r.
H. Moody
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21
For Over Sixty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for Diar-
rhga Is pleasant to the taste. Sold by
druggists in every part of the world
Twenty five cents a bottle. Its value is in
calculable. Guaranteed under the Food
and Drugs Act, June Both, 1906, Serial
N0vemher 1908
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-11-21
GA q ToRIA.
Bears the nIhs Kind You Have Always Bought
As' Il &1H2zzNx
National W. C. T. U.

The National W. c. 7. Z. at Nash
vile elected officers as follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs. L. NJ. n Stevens, Portland;
vice president-at-large, Miss Anna A.
Gordon, Evanston, ILL.,; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Hannah NJ D. Fry,
Evanston, Illinois; recording secretary,
Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, Valley City.
n. D.; treasurer, Mrs. Harriet Wright
Brand, Evanston, ILL.,