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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07

President j. E. Lane, John Dierks,
Twodot; X. A. Day. Butte; A. r.
Remington, Sand Point; David Hill
ger, Lewistown; A. T. Rolhf, Moore
w. A. Riggs, Miles City; +. +. Ellis
worth, Moore; +. c. fowler, Straw
H. A. Templeton, Laurel; T.. W..
Brown, Helena; f. Toole, Anaconda; !;
G. O. Parker, ]. w. Merge, c. C..
Long, II. M. Traywick, Lewistown;
S. N. Landoc, Stanford; c. +. Brown.
Miles City; H. M. Allen, Billings; A.
Shaw, Roundup; J. M. Flint. Boze-
man; E. M. Sybert, Livingston; w. A.
McCampbell, Billings; FL. N. Klein
felter, Moore; +. A. Coates, Kansas
City; 7. E. Healey, Belt; d. w.
Bundy, Great Falls; L. r. Elsrod,
Seattle; J. E. Owen. Moore; A. G..
Naimdorf, Eureka; G. B. Hopkins,
Helena; J. H. Lathrop, Clyde Park.
Spokane; w. J, Owen. Moore; G: M.
Porter, Billings; G. L. Hash, Harlow
ton; f. L. Carney, Hedges; G. ].
Wiedeman; A. w. Stoddard, Lewis
town; H. c. Call, Maynard Crane,
Minneapolis; O. Donohue. Mandan,
N. D.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07
Opening Postponed Until Thursday
and Then Another Storm Makes
It Necessary to Quit.
keen DISAPPOINTMENT
Was Expected That Fair Would Be
Finest Ever Held in Central
Montana.

The county fair which promised
this year to eclipse anything of the
kind ever held in this part of the
state, winked out Thursday night al
most a complete fzzle. but the failure
was wholly due to the elements. The
officers of the association laid their
plans we'll and upward Of sixty
horses were at the track Tuesday
night ready for the races on the
opening day. Tuesday night the
weather conditions became threaten
ing and Wednesday morning the sky
was overcast. Before noon it began
to rain and the steady downfall soon
put the track in such condition that it
was practically impossible to carry
out the program for the opening day.
A number Of people journeyed down
to the grounds, however, and spent
an hour or two looking over the ex-
hibits and going through the stables.
Opening On Thursday.
The opening was deferred until
Thursday and that morning the
weather was still very threatening.
There was no rain, however, and along
about 4 o'clock the sun came out and
it was thought that by extending the
time over Saturday, the original plans
could still be carried out. "A special
racing program was held Thursday af-
ternoon and although the condition OF
the. track prevented anything ap-
preaching fast time a big crowd
watched the contests with interest
On the outer edge of the track there
was a path just wide enough for a
sulky that, though soft, was not
muddy, and of course each driver and
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07

tiff asks that all other claims be de-
clared subordinate to those of the
plaintiff; that the mortgage be fore
closed and the property be sold. the
proceeds to be applied to the expenses
Of the proceeding and the payment Of
the bond and interest; that a receiver
be appointed by the court to take
possession of the property and handle
it; that the sum Of $500 be allowed
for attorneys fees and the costs in
CURED in this proceeding. o. W..
Belden is the attorney for the plain
tiff.
Not a Surprise.
The bringing of this action is not
surprise to those familiar with the
affairs of the North Moccasin. The
company began operating the mine
as a producing property under the
brightest prospects and the present
crisis is largely due to run of bad
luck, which eliminated when the
great cave in the mine occurred sew
eral months ago. With the money
secured through the issue Of the
bonds, the North Moccasin was we'll
equipped and the expense of putting
up plant was obviated by contract
with the Kendall, under which the ore
was to be treated at the Kendall mill.
There was delay in getting the equip
ment installed and other circum-
stances had the effect of retarding
actual production. The conditions in
volved the company in expenses OF
one kind and other not foreseen, and
just prior to the cave the conditions
were such that it was confidently
hoped the mine would at once com
mense paying off its debt. The cave
put a complete stop to operations and
no definite plan was arrived at for
reopening the mine and reaching the
ore supply in the lower workings,
which was completely shut off.
AN agreement was entered into be-
tween the North Moccasin and Ken
dali last year by which the two com
panics were to have been consolidated
early this year upon basis to be
agreed upon by appraisers who should
estimate the respective values of the
two properties. This appraisement
was deferred until near the end of
this year, and just what effect the
litigation will have upon that phase
of the matter remains to be seen.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07
Was Entirely Successful in His Mis-
sion to France to Finance His Big
Power and Light Enterprise.
WILL REMAIN A MONTH
Well Pleased With the Progress
Made-Intends to Give the Work
His Personal Attention.

S. w. Gebo, owner of the Spring
creek coal mine. arrived here Satur-
day night, having stopped over at
Billings on his way home from
France. Mr.. Gcbo reports that he
was entirely successful in financing
his big electric lighting and power
enterprise with the French bankers.
and the project is now in very salts
factory shape.
Will Stay a Month.
When Mr. Gebo left here the plans
were all out but work had not been
begun and he was interested in seeing
just what had been accomplished dur
ing his absence. He is pleased with
the progress made in the installation
Of the plant at the mines and the i'm
provements there, as we'll as with the
construction of the pole line to this
city and on to Moore. Mr.. Gebo has
been granted lightning franchise for
Moore and will have the lights on
there just as soon as he is ready to
enter the local field. He expects to
remain in Lewistown about a month,
and during that time will give this
enterprise his undivided personal at
tention. lai
Is Pet Project.
Mr. Gebo has number of big en-
terprises to look after. but the Lewis
town project appears to be a pet with
him and he is pushing it with vigor
and enthusiasm.
Is Well Pleased.
AS to the general situation with
reference to getting business. once his
company is fairly in the field to sup
ply light, Mr.. Gebo is very well
pleased He thinks there will be
business enough for both companies
and appears to be quite confident that
he will be given his share Of it,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07

alone have a capacity of twenty thou
sand head. The company will begin
with eleven thousand eight hundred
head.
"It is the intention of the company
to use its surplus earnings in acquir-
ing additional lands and livestock.
When the country is tapped by a rail
road as must eventually prove the
case, the land holdings will become
extremely valuable and fancy prices
will be realized in its disposition. The
management of the ranch is to be
placed in the hands Of Olaf Eike, for
six years foreman for the Bower
Brothers of this city and for one year
in charge of the Penwell Ranch COM
pany property. He is we'll trained
and the stockholders are to be con-
graduated upon securing his services" !"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07
Action Brought in the District Court
Against North Moccasin Gold
Mining Company.
ASK FOR FORECLOSURE
Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars
Due On Mortgages and Interest
Run of Bad Luck.

The crisis in the affairs of the
North Moccasin Gold Mining COM
pany reached a climax Saturday, when
the Bank of Fergus County as plain
tiff, but merely representing the
bondholders, brought suit in the dis
trict court against the North Moe
casin. The Kendall Gold Mining
company is also named as defendant
but only for the purpose of having
any claims or interest of that corpor-
alton against the North Moccasin de-
clared subordinate.
The Complaint.
The complaint sets out that on Nov.
!, 1907, the North Moccasin delivered
to the plaintiff a trust deed or
mortgage to secure an issue Of bonds
to the amount Of 100000; that these
bonds are owned by various parties
that the interest coupons maturing
Nov. l, 1908, and May l, 1909. have
become due and that the company
has neglected and refused to pay such
interest, which now amounts to $lO,-
600, in addition to the principal Of
100000; that the holders of ma
jority of the bonds have requested
the plaintiff to institute the proceed
ing and foreclose the mortgage or
deed of trust in order to protect the
rights of the holders of the bonds.
What Is Asked.
The property owned by the North
Moccasin is then enumerated and it is
set out on information and belief that
the Kendall Gold Mining company
claims to have some interest in the
mortgaged property, but that such
right, if any, is junior and subordinate
to the claims of the plaintiff. Plain
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07
Fergus County Venture That Ought
to Prove Successful and Pay
Large Returns On Investment.
TO REINVEST EARNINGS
Company Is Capitalized for One
Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Dollars-The Directorate.

Lewis Penwell. the Helena WOOL
grower. land owner and promoter.
who recently purchased the A. Jack
man ranches and $4,000 head of sheep
here. has just completed the organi-
cation of his latest sheep company.
the holdings of which are entirely in
Fergus county. The new company is
capitalized for $lSO,OOO, the directors
being Mr.. Penwell, P. T. McDermott.
Matthias Staff. H. H. Piggott, DR..
Rudolf Horsky, F. w. Sharp and E.
B. Witter. Several of these gentle
men accompanied Mr.. Penwell on his
trip to Lewistown and this section
last month, when the deal for the
purchase of the ranches and sheep was
consummated. The new company
starts out with very bright prospects
and will doubtless duplicate the tee
ord made by the other Penwell COM
panies.
Plans of Company.
In an interview given out by one
of the directors at Helena regarding
this new enterprise, he said:
"The land holdings of the COM
pany," said he, amount to forty
two hundred acres. situated about
sixty miles northeast of Lewistown.
and is in what might properly be
termed one of the virgin or pioneer
sections of the state. In addition to
its own bumper hay yield annually,
this body of land controls fully two
hundred and fifty square miles OF
open range which will be available
for ten years at least. thus making It
particularly valuable for the stock
business.
"This forty-two hundred acres is sit
uated along Box Elder and Break
creeks and is all meadow land. The
larger portion is irrigated while the
remainder is thus susceptible at slight
expense. The improvements are in
first class condition. The sheep sheds
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07
Cash Receipts for Last Month Ex-
ceeded Forty Two Thousand Dol
lars, Largely From Coal.
ENLARGED HOMESTEADS
Tract of About One Hundred Thou
sand Acres Is Designated for
Entry Under the Act.

Still another record was smashed
at the Lewistown land Office last
month when the cash receipts for
August made total of $42.2O8l5, by
far the largest in the history of the
Office. Of this amount, $4,000 came
from coal entries. The business for
the month was very large in all lines.
the entries being numerous.
Many Secure Ranches.
During the month there were 10
homestead entries, involving 1888
acres; 81 desert entries, covering S.
1916 acres; 10 public sales, $50 acres:
4 coal entries, 40 acres.
Enlarged Homesteads.
The department has designated q
tract of approximately 100000 acres
of land lying northeast of Stanford
and northwest of Philbrook as open
to entry under the 500 acre home
stead act. OF course. there will be q
rush to get in on this, as the land Is
first class and we'll suited to farm
ing. 1t was thought that land of this
character would never be thrown open
to settlement under the enlarged
homestead act, and the fact that It
has been thus designated comes az
something of surprise.
For Power Site.
Mr.. Leonard, detailed to personally
inspect a tract of several thousand
acres of land lying along the Judith.
Withdrawn for power sites. has ar
rived and is now engaged in looking
over the tract.
Rush This Month.
It is likely that there will be an
unusual rush of work at the land Of
fice during the month. Land seekers
will be eager to get a slice of the
tract designated for entry under the
$40 acre homestead act. and this il
likely to figure largely in the report
for the current month. while the
usual number of entries are coming ID
daily.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07

rider sought to secure it. The bal
ance of the track resembled coun-
try road after a bad storm. The mud
was heavy and the track was much
cut up. Major McKeown, the starter,
did some nice work in getting the
racers off we'll and despite the bad
track conditions, the talent seemed
to have the right hunch in each event.
for favorites won without a wobble
in all the races.
The Races.
The three-eights dash brought out
Zoe Young, Little Joe, Dixie and
Golden Heather. They finished in
the order named, Zoe Young winning
easily. Time, Al.
The second running event was at
fve-eights and was won by Davy
Andrew, with Hammer-away crowd
ing him bit as the wire was neared.
Weinicke was third.
The free for all trot was pro-
cession, with Alfrida B leading nearly
all the way and winning in three
straight heats. Lulu B secured Sec
ond place and Patsey Clark third
The special trot was won by
Varney's Myrica in two straight, Ina
Mac being second and Ben Walker
third. The best time was in the sec
ond heat, sos.
A boys race brought out lot of
ponies and the race was a good one.
Some Good Features.
Kind Johnson and his trick horse
performed in front Of the grand stand
and made a great hit with the crowd,
the feature being an especially good
one. Harry Lewis was warmly ap-
plauded for his work on the trapeze
and Delane Brothers gave a nice ex-
hibition of acrobatic work on an
elevated platform.
The visitors to the grounds did not
do full justice to the exhibits. as the
fair really lasted but one afternoon
Thursday. The displays in all de-
partments we're excellent. The super
intendents are now making up the list
of awards and this will not be COM
pleted until the end of the week. The
hopes for a fair day Friday were
dashed that morning when, after a
heavy shower during the night it
again started to rain. 1t soon became
apparent that there was no hope OF
going on and the directors called the
fair off entirely. The horses were
shipped out Friday and Saturday
most of them going to Great Falls
to take part in the races there, be-
ginning with yesterday.
Directors Not Discouraged.
Despite the bad luck that has at
tended the fair for two years in sue
cession, the directors are not dis
mayed and will go right ahead with
retary ]. M. Croft will 60 to Helena
during the state TAR to attend ,; d meet
ing OF the secretaries OF all the coun
ty associations in the state, with E
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07
STUDENTS RESUME
WORK IN SCHOOL
CHANGES IN TEACHING CORPS
OF HIGH SCHOOL AND
CITY SCHOOLS.

The call of the school bell was
heard again this morning and the
school year started off auspiciously
in Lewistown. It will take day or
two to get all the classes organized
and affairs in good running order.
but the preliminary work was being
disposed of in good shape this morn
ing. In both the high school and
the city schools there are many new
faces in the corps of teachers.
At the high school, H. L. Sackett.
late head of the high school at Dun
kirk, New York, assumed charge as
principal today. The other teachers
are Miss Julia Servaty, mathematics !;
Miss Eliza A. Ward, English; Miss
Agnes frost, German and history;
Guy L. Wait, Latin; Miss Lillian
Lauver, science: G. M. Nicholson.
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commercial department; Miss Will
helmina Rueckert, music.
Prof. H. A. Davee remains in
charge of the city schools as super
intendent and the teaching corps this
year is made up as follows:
Hawthorne School-lst grade. Miss
Alberta Kingsbury; 2B grade, Miss
Blanche Kennedy; 2B grade, Miss
Anna denBleyker; "a grade, Miss
Inez Mickey; 5th grade, Miss Myrtle
Wright; 9th grade. Miss Alice
O'Hara; 9TH and 9th grades, assembly
room, J. w. Vogel, Miss Gertrude
Yerkes and Miss Dorothy Brown.
Lincoln School-3B grade, Miss
Mercy Jackson; "a grade, Miss 10
Remington; 4B grade, Miss Nellie
Atkinson; "A grade. Miss Irene john
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07
McDonald-S Slater.

The marriage of Henry N. Slater
and Miss Alta Mcdonald occurred
last Wednesday evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Slater.
Rev. ]. F. Dimmick, of the Meth
odist church, officiating Only rela-
tive sand few close friends OF the
bride and groom we're present The
bride was attended by Miss Eva
Wannebo, and Will Slater was bes,
man. After the ceremony a fine re-
past was servd and hearty congrat-
ulations were showered on the happy
couple. Mr.. Slater is member Of the
firm of Slater Bros, and the bride is
widely known, while both are popular.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07
Quarterly Gathering Of the Montana
Retail Lumber Dealers Associa-
ton Here Last Week.
SMOKER and BANQUET
Next Meeting Is to Be Held in
Great Falls in Decen1ber-List of
Delegates.

The convention of the Montana Re-
tail Lumber Dealers association held
here Thursday was one of the most
pleasant and profitable sessions the
organization has YET held. Nearly all
of the delegates were in the city
Wednesday evening, when a recep-
ton and smoker was given in their
honor at the Judith club. 1t was an
informal affair and the occasion
proved An enjoyable one to all pres
ent.
Thursday morning the business ses-
sion was held at the Bright hotel and
the discussion of matters of much
concern to the trade brought about
an exchange of ideas that will result
in benefit to the members.
Welcomed By the Mayor.
On being called to order, Mayor
Samuel Phillips made a brief speech
of welcome, and in behalf of the city
gave the visitors a most cordial greet
ing. This being a quarterly conven-
ton, there was no election of officers.
and after the business had been dis
posed of, it was decided to hold the
next convention in December at
Great Falls.
The Banquet.
The banquet at the Bright Hotel
Thursday brought the meeting here
to fitting close. w. A. McCamp-
bell, of Billings. made an ideal toast
master, and brief addresses were
made by ]. F.. Lane. president of the
association; David Hilger, G. J.
Wiedeman; John Dierks, Of Two Dot:
Mr.. Porter, of Spokane; Mr.. Crane. oil
Minneapolis; Mr.. Hopkins, of Helena
Mr.. Mccall. Of Minneapolis. and Mr.
Healey. of Belt.
The Visitor.
The delegates in attendance were
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07
CITY COUNCIL.
The Regular Monthly Meeting Will
Be Held This Eveninr.

The regular monthly meeting of
the city council will be held this eve
ming when a number of important
matters will be taken up. One will
be the plan for putting in two blocks
Improvement district. the contract s for
the iron having been let at the last
pected to be in attendance, S. w.
Pennock having returned from the
east and the other members all
being in the city.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07
Tag Day a Winner.

Last Thursday was tag day in Lew
istown. and the attempt to raise some
money for the Montana Children's
Home Society was very successful.
Those who did the tagging were Miss
Pleasants. Miss Kingsbury. Miss
Cheadie, Miss Alice Kinzei, Miss
iIilger and Miss Hobensack.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-09-07

Continued on page ~
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-06-08
MANCHESTER CENTER

Regular meeting of Skinner w. R.
c. Friday at 230 p. m.
Mrs. Sarah Harris is visiting in
Chatham, Hoosick and Rochester
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Manley have
returned from their wedding trip.
Miss Lillian Thompson was in Ben.
nington Saturday the guest of friends
Mrs. Moon and son, who have been
visiting friends, returned to Shafts
bury Tuesday.
Service club of the Baptist cnurch
will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs
Arthur Marsden.
The Juniors of Burr & Burton en-
joyed ride to Lake Emerald Friday
and report good time.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maxim arriv
ed at their summer home Friday. Mr.
Maxim is an author and artist.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Sheldon, who
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs
A. H. Botsford, nave returned to Ru.
pert.
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Roberts, who
were called to Randolph by the i'll
ness of Mrs. Roberts mother, have re
turned
II weather permits 1t is hoped that
Skinner w. X. C. can hold a sale OF
ice cream and cake in the G.. A. r.
hall Monday. flag day, June l4thn.
Miss Marion Dimond a teacher OF
French and German in Wallingford
r. l., will sail for Germany June Is.
Miss Dimond will also study in
France
Regular meeting of Battenkill Val
ley Grange Tuesday EVENING" when
the question Which causes the great
est amount of crime wealth, poverty
or ignorance" will be discussed
Marion Carver Botsford, who nas
been attending the indianapolis In
diana library school, received a di-
ploma June LIST. Miss Botsford is one
of Vermont's youngest graduate IL
brarians.
The members of Battenkill Valley
Grange with friends met with the
Worthy Master and Secretary, Mr..
and Mrs. John Dimond for a social
last Tuesday evening, about so being
present. Games and music we're en-
joyed, ice cream and cake we're
served. The receipts were over IS.
Meeting of the Rutland district of
the woman's auxiliary will be held in
Zion church Wednesday evening at
7:45 p. m. Address by Rev Philip
Schuyler of Bennington assisted by
the rector of the church in Poultney.
Thursday celebration of Holy Com
munion at 1880. At s business
meeting and the reading of reports,
etc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-06-08
Please Read This

1t is the earnest. wish of the citi-
zens of Bennington to.ensure tdl-
ness on their streets and sidewalks
Toward this end the Village I'M
provement Society make common
endeavor. and it is respectfully re-
quested, both of citizens and So
journers, that they refrain from
throwing waste paper, mail wrap
pings and other rubbish along the
highway. walks. parks and other
places OF resort within our borders,
that our public grounds may be
kept as clearly as he lawns about
our dwellings,. Thus will the good
name of our town for neatness be
merited and perpetuated.
BY direction of the Village I'm
provement Society of Bennington.
VT, incorporated Oct. 20, 1888
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-06-08
PROSPEROUS BANK YEAR
Received Over Four Billion
Individual Deposits.

Washington, June S.-During the
current fiscal year the national banks
of the country have received in in
dividual deposits $4,2S6,06O,3S4, which
is more than billion and half dol
lars in excess of the entire outstand-
ing money supply of the United
States.
The year which will close with the
present month mas been one of excep-
tional prosperity for national banks.
The aggregate capital, surplus and
uprofits of the banks reporting on
April 20, 1909, amounted to $l,729,057,-
OlO, or an Increase of $4S.5S6,42S dur
ing the year The loans and dis
counts INCREASED $434, t63.993, de
posits $5l3,403 .594. and total re
sources $774,261.145. Cash in banks
on April 2S amounted to $926.776,902
an increase of $25,S24,572 over the
call of May IA 1908. though the gov
eminent withdrew Sill, 255.54211.
The eastern states lead with an in
crease of AZ in the number Of new
banks organized. In the item of cap
ital surplus and undivided profits, the
eastern states lead for the year, will
an Increase of S20,394, 1872, and also In
individual deposits, with en- increase
of $195, 0S3, $40.
The total amount of circulation
June l, 1909, was s3.10S,6 62. 406 an in
crease of $o2,4S0,117. Based on the
population of the United States, June
| /. 1908. estimated at SSS, 100000. the
circulation per capital would be 35.01