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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28

trouble for several days and the quar-
rel finally resulted in a resort to fire
arms in which Henry Francis got one
bullet in the arm and another in the
lungs, He was brought to the hos
pital in this city and expert surgical
attention will probably result in saw
ing his life.
AS sec n as possible after the shoot.
ing had occurred, Bert Francis tele-
phoned for the officers and County
Attorney Ayers, Sheriff Martin, Dr.
W. A. Long and Attorney F. E.
Smith Immediately went out to the
ranch.
Bert was brought in and, waving
a preliminary hearing, was given his
liberty n a $1,000 bail which was fur
nished by number of we'll known
LewistoWn business men. He ex-
presses the keenest regret over the
unfortunate occurrence.
The charge entered against him is
first dePree assault and County At
torney Ayers has turned the states
case over to F. E. Smith owing to
the rela tionship which exists between
the county attorney and the wife OF
the defendant. Blackford & Black
ford are the attorneys for the de-
tense,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28
REAL ESTATE men BUSY
Hundreds Of Men From Outside Coming Into the
Judith Basin Looking for Land. ..Branger
Ranch Sold to Local Parties.

Real estate in Fergus county is the
whole show these days. 1t is the
topic of conversation on the streets.
in the homes and offices. Hundreds
of land seekers are coming into the
Basin to "get in on the ground floor"
as it were on the opportunities which
our county holds out.
The greater number of these new-
corners are men of money. And with
out exception they are finding here
just the chance they are seeking to
invest some of their money. ...
Branger Ranch Sold.
The biggest deal consummated dur
ing the past week was the sale of the
John R,anger ranch, consisting of a.
800 acres. located on Little Rock and
Spring creeks. This is considered
one of the choice big ranches of the
country. A very large proportion Of
it can be cultivated. The purchasers
are the Hilger Loan and Realty Co..
and while the price has not been made
public, it is known to be around the
$4,000 mark. 1t is the intention Of
the purchasers to cut this farm up in
to smaller tracts and sell it to home
seekers
Different real estate men and firms
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28
COMMERCIAL CLUB
WORK IS Telling
SECRETARY CROFT RECEIV-
ING MANY LETTERS MAX
ING INQUIRIES.

Secretary James Croft, Of the Lew
istown Commercial Club, is now re-
ceiving letters daily from people all
over the eastern and middle western
states making inquiries about Fergus
county and the opportunities to be
found here.
One young man writes that he has
5000 and plenty Of sand and wants to
know what sort Of chance the COM
bination will stand here. Mr.. Croft
has written him that with that sort
of capital, he ought to get along in
fine shape in the Inland Empire.
The secretary is meeting with a
favorable response from the business
men of the city in the matter of ar
ranging an excursion eastward on the
line Of the St. Paul railroad some
time within the next month or six
weeks. 1t is believed that good
crowd can be gathered together to
take such trip which will be both
enjoyable and beneficial 1t is es-
pecially desired to repay the visit OF
the Miles City business men and 9TH
er cities along the line could be seen
on the same trip.
New Advertising Matter.
Secretary Croft last week received a
lot of rev advertising matter pertain.
ing to Fergus county and gotten ou,
by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Paul Railroad company. One oi
them contains map showing the
route of the St. Paul from Dakota to
the coast and the other contains a
very good map of Montana. Much
matter descriptive of the opportuni-
ties which Fergus county offers to
the homeseeker is given and thou
sands Of these pamphlets have been
scattered throughout the states east
and west of u.s.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28
THEY LANDED DEATON.
Billings Jobbers Finally Get Even
for Many Practical Jokes.

Says the Forsyth Journal Almost
everybody in Montana knows jolly
Bill Deaton, at one time sheriff of
Fergus county and who, for many
years, had supervision of the Horse
shoe Bar brand, owned by an outfit
which in the old days ranged thou
sands of cattle i'll the Judith Basin
country.
Ranking as one of the best single
handed entertainers you could find in
a years travel. Bill, in addition to
his many other accomplishments, has
them all beaten Mormon block
when it comes to the framing up of a
nice little harmless joke; practically
tire originator of tbs badger fight stunt
in Montana, hundreds of tender-foot-
ed pilgrims have fallen victim to his
mirthful tendencies in this direction,
but last Saturday evening he met his
Waterloo. to the intense delight of
Chauncey Bever, DR.. Lindsay. Bill
Enright, Doc Wells, Walter Clifton,
Bob Nix. and other prominent citizens
of our neighboring town.
With hearts made bad by Bills re,
peated efforts in their direction, Doc
Wells and Walter Clifton determined
on properly landing their tormentor
accordingly, they devised a story to
the effect that Bob Nix, while en-
gagged in building dam on his
Custer ranch, had been SO badly in
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28
odd FELLOWS ENTERTAIN
Celebration Of Eighty-ninth Anniversary Proves
to be Most Enjoyable 0cCasion-.fine
Address by MdSSena Bu|Idrd.

were opened by an orchestral selec-
ton by Miss Florence Culver on the
piano, Miss Mabel Baker on the
cornet. w. H. Culver on the viol and
Bert Mahana on the violin.
Miss Baker rendered a cornet solo
and her effort was highly appreciated.
Miss Genevieve Beasley gave piano
solo which likewise captured the
crowd. The young lady is certainly
a most talented performer.
Miss Sears recited to the delight of
the audience and the pantomine. the
Star Spangled Banner" by Mrs.
Albert Pfaus, was an enjoyable num-
Der. The reading from Riley by Dave
Martin captured the crowd in great
syle and demonstrated Mr.. Martin S
high class as an actor.
Upon the conclusion of the musical
and literary program, substantial
lunch was served after which the
chairs were cleared away and the
crowd indulged in dancing until an
early hour this morning.
The committee having charge Of
this entertainment by the Odd Eel
lows certainly deserve credit for the
enjoyment which they provided for 50
many Of their guests.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28

The eightv-ninth anniversary of the
Odd Fellows lodge was observed in a
most fitting and enjoyable man
last evening in Culver's hall. The big
hall was crowded and there was not
a dull moment from start to finish.
Many Visitors Present.
There were many visitors present,
Kendall, Gilt Edge and Moore send
ing large delegations. The Rebecca
lodge If Moore was also represented
by a number of ladies and all of the
visitors expressed themselves as high
ly pleased with the hospitality extend
ed bv the Lewistown lodge.
Bullard Makes Fine Address.
Massena Bullard, the we'll known
Helena attorney. was the speaker of
the occasion and certainly justified
the wisdom of the committee who in
vited him to be present.
Mr.. Rullard, in his address. review
ed the founding and growth of the
Odd Fellows lodge and did it in a
manner which was highly entertain
ing.
Fine Musical Program.
The musical program was above the
average, there being a number Of
excellent numbers. The exercises
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28

jured that fatal results were anticipat-
ed; this information they sadly, but
earnestly. conveyed to Bill, who forth
with became the busiest man in the
city; rushing to DR.. Lindsay's office
he ordered that gentlemen to i'm
mediately prepare to accompany a
party soon to leave on a special train
whicr he had ordered to be in readi-
ness, and when Lindsay demurred his
life long friend prepared to give him
battle; then DR.. Rhinehart was ap-
pealed to and Bill had every detail
arranged for going to Nix's assistance
before he discovered that his friends
had been stringing him. But when
the, truth Of the situation dawned up
on him he met it philosophically, do
ing the honors SO gracefully that even
Wells and Clifton felt almost sorry
for the part they had played
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28
we'll KNOWN man
TAKES HIS own life
C.. JAMES, DESPONDENT OVER
POOR HEALTH SHOOTS
SELF.

Driven to desperation by continued
i'll health and fearing that, in his
frenzy, he might do bodily injury to
some of his loved ones, II. c. James.
a well known rancher residing near
Castle Putte, about six miles from
this city, last Saturday morning at
o'clock, shot himself through the head
with Winchester. death being in
Simultaneous.
The news was brought to this city
by i. l.. Stokes and created pro-
found sensation as the unfortunate
man was we'll acquainted in Lewis
town and had numerous friends here
who could hardly believe that he had
ended his life in such tragic man.
ncr.
According to Mr.. Stokes he was
talking to Mr.. James the evening
before and the latter appeared very
low spirited, saying that the state
of his health made life of little account
to him and menace to those about
him.
Mr.. James slept in the bunk
house Friday night with one of his
sons. He spent a miserable night and
early in the morning went to the
house, wrote ncte saying: II have
spent miserable night, good bye"
and then blew out his brains.
Upon being notified of the suicide.
Justice Brassey went up to the place
and held coroner's inquest. John
S. Marshall, +. G. Worden, Fred
Hoffman, William Kiser, William
Bridenfeldt and F. c. Housed COM
prised the coroner's jury. They
brought in verdict in accordance
with the facts given above.
II. c. James was born in Missouri
As years ago and came to Montana
10 years ago. He took up home-
stead where his present ranch is locat-
ed and gradually added to his hold
ings until he had farm of about 800
acres, all of which is of excellent
quality.
The funeral was held yesterday af-
ternoon from the M. E. church, the
Rev. Martin officiating. A wife and
five children survive the decedent and
they have the siDcerest sympathy of
the entire community in their terrible
loss.
The decedent carried $1,000 worth
of life insurance in the Woodman of
the World lodge, being member at
this place.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28

of the city and Moore have other big
deals pending and before the summer
is over several large as we'll as in
Vulnerable smaller tracts of the coun-
ty will probably change hands.
Looking for Wheat Land.
w. w. Baker, a banker, and George
Drumheller, a big wheat grower of
Walla Walla, Washington, spent last
week here looking for wheat land.
Mr.. Dtumheller has five thousand
acres OF land near Walla Walla in
winter wheat and is rapidly making
an independent fortune. He thinks
that Fergus county offers just as good
opportl mites or better, to the wheat
grower as the Washington country
and it IS very probable that he will
invest heavily here before the sum-
mer is gone.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28
One WEEK MORE
OF The CONTEST
ACTIVITY WILL BE CONCEN.
TRATED RING THE
NEXT FEW DAYS.

One week more. That is all that is
left and the Orienta! contest will come
to a close. The ballot box will be
opened at 9 o'clock sharp one week
from tomorrow night.
Just what has been accomplished by
the candidates the past week is not
known, as they have evidently been
working quietly. From general infor-
nation, however, and rumors that
one hears on the streets, the three
young ladies are running close and
people are less inclined to speculate
ago, although it is understood that
wagers have been made on all three
of the contestants. No odds are being
offered The friends of each are ap
parently sanguine and the close
promises to be most interesting one
Probably never before in the history
of contest of the kind in the state
has so much interest been manifested
People are awaiting anxiously the re-
suit and are taking more than an
active part in determining who shall
represent Fergus county on the great
trip to the Orient.
That the young ladies are working
is manifested by the fact that many
people are writing to the office, max
ink inquiry as to why they do not get
their paper. The reason for it is thar
the names have not been turned in by
the young ladies but are being held
to the last.
To avoid this it would be we'll to
turn the names of all new subscribers
it at as early a date as possible. 1t
will be impossible to issue coupons
and receipts to everyone on the last
day, and especially on the last even.
ing. 1t is safer to have the coupons
in time so that the friends of the
young ladies will run no chance of re-
ceing them at the last moment, for
as stated at the very outset, not a
dollar will be received over the
counter after 9 o'clock sharp.
The coming week will probably be
the most strenuous of all, as upon the
efforts of the next few days will de-
pend the success OF the young ladies'.
So close have the candidates been
running that it will take the work OF
this week to decide the result one way
or the other Friends who are in ar,
rears should pay up during the next
two days and help their favorite.
Look ar the date upon your paper and
mail check together with instruc-
tions to whom to give the coupons.
The ballot box is at Phillips drug
store where all votes are being de.
posted now, and the keys to same
are in the hands of Mayor Pinkley
who will open it on the evening oi
| May E.
Standing at Close of Open Count
Theo. c. Dougherty, city. BIO:
Georgia M. Deaton, city. .l47 90:
Katie Stevens, Kendall. .... .140.64(
Total .473,l ID:
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28
LAND IS THROWN OPEN.
One Hundred Thousand Acres in
Lake Basin Country To Be Settled.


More than 100000 acres of land in
the Lake basin, which was with
drawn several years ago, will be re-
stored to entry today according to an
nouncement which has been made at
the local land office. The land is
some of the most desirable for farm
ing in eastern Montana and numerous
inquiries as to when it would be OPEN
ed for settlement have been received
by the employees of the local land Of
flee recently.
At the time the land was with
drawn, a reclamation project was con-
templated. and had canal been built
an enormous area OF land would have
been reclaimed. The United States
reclamation service placed three par
ties in the field during the fall of 1905
and preliminary surveys were made.
The project was evidently not con-
sidered feasible lat any rate after the
preliminaries were completed no
further surveys for canal were
made
In the townships which will be re-
stored to entry about every other sec
ton was formerly railroad land and
much of which will be colonized by
syndicate of St. Paul men who re-
Gently purchased the Thomas and
Murphy tracts OF government land
and land owned by the syndicate
there are about 70 townships.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28
Call tor Bids.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals for the construction of a
bank building at the corner oe Main
street and Fourth avenue, Lewistown,
Montana, will be received up to eight
o'clock p M, Tuesday, May II, 1908
Plans and specifications may be
obtained at the banking rooms of the
Empire Bank and Trust company.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids
Proposals should be addressed to
John L. Beebe, Cashier, Lewistown,
Montana. 4-2S12t
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28

The Democrat is il receipt Of re-
ports from all portions of the county
saying that the storm of last week
resulted in al immense amount Of
good Grass and grain are now COM
ing along in fine shape and the pros
poets for another bumper crop of
wheat and oats for Fergus county
were never brighter.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28
BROTHER SHOOTS BROTHER.
Henry Francis Seriously Wounded
Ry Bert Francis Last Wednesday.

A most unfortunate shooting scrape
took place at the Francis ranch on
Rock creek last Wednesday morning
when Pert Francis shot and seriously
wounded his brother, Henry Francis.
The brothers had been having
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28
WANT WAREHOUSE.
Business Men and Woolgrowers
South of Snowies Are Interested.

From present indications, Harlow
ton is not the only other town in this
part of the state where a wool ware
house is to be located. Roundup, the
hustling burg down on the Mussel-
shell, is getting busy and. with the
cooperation of some prominent wool
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-04-28

Full line of blank books at the
Democrat Supply Department.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-09

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Omaha's best book store is at Benefits.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-03
THE POULTRY INDUSTRY.

1t is fact not generally known that
OF all farm products poultry stands NTH
in value. 1t Is estimated that the cash
derived from the sale OF poultry ana egg :
amounts to half billion dollars annual
iy. 1t 10 believed that this amount Is be-
ing rapidly increased eachyear, due to the
fact that farmers arc beginning TO real
Ice the profits there are in we'll cared
for flock OF hens. When all poultry Keepers
fully appreciate how easy II is TO Increase
tho productiveness OF their fowls. II Is
fair to assume that this branch or farm
products will advance we'll toward first
place In relative value. The following
letter from G. n. Chatterton OF West
Hrookneld. Vt, indicates the way In
which some are increasing their egg pro-
duction. He says: II havo used Pages
Perfected Poultry Food for the last two
years. and I got one-third more eggs
than before. can't get aions wlthout It,"
II you want to know more about this
food ana the best ways OF using It, write
TO c. s. Page, Hyde Park, VI. for his
booklet. Profitable Poultry" II will be
sent FREQ. postpaid. to anyone mentioning
this paper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-03
HUMANE WORK FOR NOVEMBER.

In the course OF November Humane
Agent Fuller visited South Burlington
twice). Taft's Corners MAlletts bay.
Essex Junction, West Bolton. Shelburne
and Shelburne Falls ana Johnson. Seven
teen complaints have been Investigated
outside OF tie city At farm near
Essex Junction were found twenty head
OF cattle without shelter; the owner
could not dispose OF than, because OF
chattel mortgage. In Johnson ten head
Of cattle had been abandoned because the
owner had no feed for them. and the
mortgage refused to receive them, They
were taken in charge by states Attorney
Tracy. The law seems TO sfrord no
satisfactory solution OF this unusual case.
A man from Williston was arrested FOR
working n horse In unat condition. and
paid $50 fns and $50 In costs. For
knocking ont a dogs eye . young man
was brought into court and paid 81 on
fine with sl2 costs. In West Bolton horse
was found In wretched condition and
shot Eight horses have been put out OF
the way. with q cats ana II dogs-41
animals In all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-03
S. E. WHITNEY RESIGNS.
Had Hcen Organist Of the Church Of
the Advent in Boston for 10 Years.

Boston. Nov. 3o.---The Herald Of to-
dav has tho following to say about
man who Is we'll known hereabouts:
Samuel u. whitney. one OF the best
known organists in the United States
and for IS years the orsanist OF the
Church OF the Advent, had handed his
resignation to tho rector and officers
OF the church. The resignation has
not yet been acted upon by the church
corporation. but It is understood that
Mr.. Whitney's wish 10 retire from ac-
tive work will be respected and the
resignation accepted. His successor
will be A. w. Snow. who Is at present
assistant organist and chtrmaster un-
der Mr.. whitney.
Though Mr.. whitney gives UP tho
active direction of tho Advent choir.
tho bonds OF so many years shall not
be fully severed. The Rev. DR.. william
Hartman van Allen. rector OF the
church said TO a Herald reporter last
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-03
SHERIFF's APPOINTMENTS.
List OF Deputies and Special Oflcers
In Washington County.

Montpelier. Nov. 3o-sherff H. Tracy
announced to-day his list of appoint
ments OF deputy shoriffs and special Of
ncers IN washington county rs follows:
Barre city. II. d. Camp. II. ]. Slayton.
Geo. l.. Morris; Barre town. a. r.
Hutchins. w. r. Cutler: Cabot. l.. G.
Lance: Fayston. George Grandheld
Marshneld. $. H. Onwin: Miadlesex.
John +. Hastings; Montpelier, John L.
futile. II. y. Wedge, II. c. lawson
Charles A. Smith; Northheld. w. w.
Holden; Waitsned. o q. Eaton: War
rem. E. NJ, Turner; Waterbury. c. c.
Graves. V. A. Dillingham;; Woodbury.. IL.
s. Reniamin, John A. Morse.
The special officers as follows: Barre
city David Faulkner. George Carrie,
Harry Gamble. Frank IIamel. George
Howe; Berlin c. A. Dodge. r. G. Rob-
inson: Montpelier. j. NJ. Harmon, John
Durkee. Z. h, GLIDE t; Waterbury. d. d.
Grout.
EAST WARREN BARN BURNED.
Warren. Nov. 3o,-George Longs barn
In East Warren was burned TO the
ground last night with its contents, 10
tons of hay. 10 cows ana n lot of farm
inc tools. Tho cause OF the fire is un-
known. The loss ia estimated at 81 500
with insurance OF $3.50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-03

night that Mr. Whitney would act as
director emeritus" and would con
tinue to give the choir the benefit of
his advice and experience during his
future years.
Samuel Brenton Whitney was born In
Woodstock, VT. June 4, 1872 He was
the son OF Samuel and Amelia Hyde)
Whitney. After attending the public
schools and the Vermont Episcopal IN
st.tute at burlington. he studied music
under various teachers. finally becoming
a pupil OF Carl Wells in New York
When he qualified az an organist he
served for four years in Christ Church
Mont pelier, VI. ST. Peters in. Albany
y. Y. and ST Paula at Burlington. VT
He then came to Cambridge to study
under Prof John X Paine. whom he
also assisted rs orgarist OF Appleton
chapel.
He was appointed organist Of the
Church Of the Advent IN 1871, and has
served continuously ever since Under
Mr.. Whitney's direction the choir OF the
Church Of the Advent became celebrat.
ed throughout New England as perhaps
the leading male choir OF this part of
the country. Besides his duties at the
Advent. Mr.. whitney was frequently en-
gagged as festival conductor in various
towns as cities Of New England. He has
been professor of the organ and leo
turer at Boston university and member
OF the examiner in tho American college
OF musicians. He has composed several
works. both sacred and secular. prom!n-
ent among them being tho hymn, 1.-THE
Son OF God Goes Forth to War which
is sung all over the world: also tho an
them. 20 God. My Heart Is Ready" He
wrote the ballad. Looking in the River"
Mr.. whitney was founder OF the
American Guild Of Organists and COM
| piled "WhitneY,a Graen Album"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-03
ST WARREN BARN BURNED.
WAS lo2 YEARS OLD.

Utica, n. Y. Dec. Mrs. Catherine
Van Allen. Oneida countys oldest res.
,dent. died at her homo hero tonight
at the ago of 1o2 years after three
DAYS, illness, the first she had ever
known. Her father was a full blood
ed Mohawk Indian and her mother,
half indian and half negro. had been
stolen from slavery by her father.
Her uncle lived TO ho lis years old
ana Mrs. Van Allen had hoped to at
tain that age.