Fergus County Democrat., 1909-01-19
MOORE
(Inland Enpirc.)

resulted in a discussion of many mat
tiers of timely interest to the general
welfare of Moore and vicinity.
The question of fire protection re
suited in the organization Of volun-
teer fire department., consisting OF
three divisions, chemical, ladder and
bucket brigade, with All Denton as
chief. Over twenty members were
secured that evening and several
more have signtied their intention Of
joining the ranks. Chief Denton was
authorized to purchase certain neces-
sary supplies for the chemicals. A
vote of thanks was extended by the
club to the citizens of Lewistown, to
Mayor Pinkley, Chief Bebb and the
Lewistown Fire Department, the
Montana Railroad and Supt. Spencer,
for the offer of assistance, and also
to the many local fire fighters, both
men and women. The matter Of
erecting a water tank and construct
ing a system of water supply for fire
protection and other purposes was
discussed at length. The consensus
of opinion expressed at the meeting
seemed to be that these improve
ments could best be secured through
Incorporation Of the city. H. G.
Redman, Of the committee to secure
signatures to the petition for incor-
poration, reported that "a new names
had been added that afternoon. Sev
eral more were gotten at the meet
ing and c. r. McClave was named
assist the committee. This commit
tee has since the meeting been very
successful in their efforts and there
are now more than the required mum
Der of names signed to the petition
Messrs. Nihill, Hedrick and McClavJ
were named as a special committee
to present the petition to the board
of county commissioners which vii
be done at their next session III Feb
ruary.
There is always something doing to
llven up the monotony of life in that
otherwose peaceful town OF Phil
brook, as is evidenced by the amount
OF business done in Judge Detrick'
court. George b. Smith is the lates,
donor to the eXchecquer OF the court,
and George was mighty pleased in
deed the assessment was not more
The reason for the transfer Of TIL,
''Jlngling needful' from the purse an
pockets Of Mr.. Smith TO the Golfers
OF the county treasurer is told in the
statement that Mrs. Ella b. Smlta
swore to a complaint Tuesday, chars
ing her liege lord an master with
carrying concealed weapons, an also
tackled on the standing charge in the
court Of John Doe Of 81 an d.
Louis McCabe, who will be remcm-
bered as the speedy twirler on the
local team the past two seasons, is
now running the elevator in the new
town of Buffalo, and staying on his
claim which is located near there.
A lusty lunged boy arrived at A
w. Osborne's home south of this CITY
Thursday The stork, no doubt con
cluded the new house was a good
place to stop at and now Arthur is
an exceeding busy man Dr.. Over
reports mother and child getting
along nicely.
"A glance at the countenance OF |
Andy Matthews last Friday showed |
the smile that won't come Off" anc |
told the story Of the stork visiting
his home that day and leaving
bouncing baby girl. The rapidity OF
Andy's gait convinced all that he had
one more to provide for. Mother
and daughter are doing nicely and
Andy says the new arrival will more
than compensate for a little extra
hustle"
John Risner made an unsuccessful
attempt to commit suicide by drink
ing carbolic acid last Sunday even
ing at the farm home Of his son-in-
law, John H. Hoseman Mr.. Risner is
we'll known in this vicinity and has
many friends who regret to learn of
his irresponsible action. He is ovel
seventy years old, feeble, in poor
health and since the recent death of
his daughter, Mr. Hoseman, ha,
been disappointed with life and often
asserted he would soon follow he,
About two weeks ago he purchased
two ounces of carbolic acid, profess
edly tor bug poison Sunday evening
after being out to the barn he entered
the house and handed his watch to
Mr., Hoseman to give to the oldest
boy as he was going away He then
lay down and soon began to show
signs OF suffering from the acid. OF
which it is thought he took about one
ounce just before coming inside.
Stimulants were Immediately given
and Dr. S. S. Owen called. The un
fortunate man, who is to be pitie
has an even chance to recover, due
to the prompt action taken.
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First National
Bank of Moore was held on TUESDAY
OF this week. After the transaction
OF other business the old board OF
directors Were re-elected with the