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Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
Order of Debate.

Frances Garrigus of Billings opened
the discussion for the affirmative and
did well. She was followed by Eliza
beth Won Tobcl whose excellent re-
joinder brought forth applause from
the Fergus enthusiasts.
The further arguments for the mega
tive by Henry Stuart and Ruth Berry
simply clinched the victory for Lew
istown. Each Of the three Fergus de-
baters showed splendid preparation
and none of them manifested the
slightest symptoms of stage fright
The other Billings debaters were Lee
Noble and Harold Mead Elizabeth
Won Tobel summed up for the mega.
tive.
The judges are: Fred Drale
Roundup; w. c. Husband, Harlowton
IL. l. Hockaway. Moore.
An instrumental solo by Miss Gene.
We've Beasley and two solos by Mis-:
Ruth Waite, with Il. P. Haler &C.
companying. added to the enjoymen
Of the program
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
Rev. c. N. Pratt, of White6sh, Mon.
tana, Arrives to Take Charge of
Presbyterian Church.
wHIPPLE VISITS CAMP
Old-Time Resident Now Living in
California Mingles With Old
Friends-Other Newsy Notes.

Kendall, Mont, JAM 24.-No little
interest in the comet IS evinced in
Kendall, and as it is necessary to
climb some of the high hills about
town to view the western heavens
after sunset, many parties are out each
evening to get a glimpse of the blaze
OF light which marks the path of the
comet, and the bonfires on the neigh
boring hills show the presence OF
many interested persons.
All of Kendall, and the surrounding
country as we'll, danced on Friday
evening. A pleasant hop was given
by the Shumate orchestra, at Jones
opera house, that evening, which was
we'll attended. Dances were also held
at Deerfield and at the Lindsay ranch.
and a number from Kendall were pres
ent at both, and every one reports a
Jolly time.
Rev. and Mrs. c. N. Pratt arrived
in Kendall Thursday from White
Fish, Montana. Mr.. Platt has ac-
cepted the call to the pastorate of the
Presbyterian church in Kendall Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Plat are graduates of
the Moody Bible college in Chicago,
and are especially we'll prepared for
ministerial work. The ladies of the
Aid society had prepared the manse
for their coming, and were present to
welcome them.
Rev. Platt preached his initial SER
mon to large congregation on Sum
day evening, and created most
favorable impression. A special fea-
ture of the sericve was duet by
Reverend and Mrs. Platt. Hereafter
there will be Sunday school, and Bible
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25

class at 1890 a. III. each Sunday morn-
ing, and the regular evening worship
at 7:3O p. m.
The Reds and Blues played basket
ball on Thursday night, at Elsner' S
hall, and put UP a good game, the
score standing 7 to 9, in favor of the
Reds
Father A. Mueller, OF Roundup, said
Mass at 1890 Sunday morning at the
school house. The day was fine, and
good congregation were in attend
ance.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. R. Matlock went
to LewistoWn Saturday afternoon to
meet c. H Buchmiller, the travelling
representative of Carson, Pirie &
days to select a fine new Line of up
to-date goods for the spning and sum-
mer trade.
Sam Whipple, one of KendalIs old
timers, arrived i'll Kendall On Satur-
day night to spend a few days with
friends. Mr.. Whipple has spent a
good share of the past few months
in Arizona, but came to Montana di-
rectly from San Diego, Calf, where
his family remained Mr. Whipple
said that f. l. Shaw, who was for
merly superintendent at the Barnes
King, had purchased fruit land about
ten miles from San Diego, and expects
to remain there. Also John McGee,
the young mining engineer who was
formerly connected with the Barnes
King, is at Greenwater, Calf. This
property is now closed down and Mr.
McGee will leave there shortly.
Mrs. G.. c. Berry went to Lewstown
to attend the Billings-L s-Lewistown high
school debate and the reception which
followed, on Friday night. Miss Ruth
Berry, of Kendall, who is attending
high school in Lewistown, was one
of the debaters On the local team.
Miss Anna McRoberts spent Sun
day with friends in Lewistown
John Mainland was in Kendall Mon
day, from Judith Landing
Harland Ottman returned to Ken
dali Friday, after months visit with
relatives in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Paddy Monaghan left Tuesday to
look over some mining property near
Cook City.
Lewistown on Saturdays stage.
Lew Clark was in town from the
Bar-L ranch on Friday.
James Stafford and A. B. Fox drove
into the country on Sunday. Rumor
has it that these gentlemen are con-
templating the Simple life down on
the farm" and are looking up home
stead location
Miss Stella Rees spent the week
end with friends in Lewistown, and
returned Sunday evening.
A. F. Camp and family, of Lewis
town, spent Sunday in the gold camp.
John r. Cook made a business trip
to the county metropolis On Thursday.
Mrs. w. F. Nelson and daughter
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
Will Raise Chickens.

Ed Sutter and A. L. Hawkins las,
week secured lease on twenty acres
of Land from the Fair Association and
will begin at once to establish model
poultry farm. The boys will go into
the business on big scale and, as
quickly as they get going, expect tc
supply the local market with large
quantities of spring chickens and fresh
eggs. If their venture works out as
they expect, they will also shi
chickens and eggs to nearby towns
Their equipment will comprise the
latest improvements in incubator
houses which are to be heated by
steam, model chicken houses, etc
They intend to keep no fewer than
one thousand laying hens on hand.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
FERGUS HIGH
SCHOOL Wins
Local Debating Team Have Little
Difficulty in Sending Billings
Down to Defeat.
MILES CITY IS next
Orators From Fergus County Will
Meet Milestown Students for
Eastern Montana Honors.

The Billings high school debating
team met with most decisive de-
feat at the hands of the team repre-
senting the Fergus County Free High
school in the first of the inter
scholastic elimination contests held in
this city last Friday evening and the
young people who comprise the local
team moved up one notch nearer the
goal Of their united ambition, the
state championship at Missoula.
Interesting Program.
The program which was held in
Culver's hall before fair sized
audience was a most interesting one
and the work of the FERGUS debaters
encouraged their supporters in the be-
lief that they will continue to sweep
the boards in their future contests
They will next meet Miles City for
the championship of the eastern
Montana district If successful with
their "Cowtown" opponents, they will
meet the winners in the north Mon
tana district and victory there will
send the Fergus debaters to Missoula
for a try for the state honorS.
Where the Locals Excelled.
The local debaters excelled Billings
in every department. of the debating
game. They showed better prepara-
ton, more thorough investigation, a
more comprehensive grasp of the sub
ject, more confidence and far superior
delivery. They took the negative OF
the subject: Resolved, That United
Senators Should Be Elected by a Di
rect Vote of the People Ina smnof
as they will pursue the same genera
Line of argument in future debates
the Democrat refrains from making
any comments as to the trend OF those
arguments at this time.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25

ago. For the lack of a better name,
it has been dubbed "A l9lO.' Follow
ing the habits of its kind, young "A
1910" is likely to disappear from view
in a few days and not come again
within the range of our biggest tele-
scopes for a generation or so. That's
a way these nomadic stars have.
Elements of the Comet.
AS first seen through a powerful
glass, comet looks like wisp OF
silvery grey mist with something hard
and shining inside. This hand and
shining object is called the nucleus
Around the nucleus and swimming in
violent tunult- is an immense in
candescent fog. Some of this fog or
mist streams backward from the
nucleus like hair and owing to this
resemblance, is called coma. Lastly,
strewn right away into the rear Of
the flying comet is a litter OF cast-off
vapor and meteorites lying as thick
as hailstones in thunderstorm. This
dense stream of fiery fragments is the
tail of the comet.
A writer in the English Pearson s
magazine for last December tells
ething of the dimensions and do
ings of Halley's famous comet. This
comet has been making regular visits
to our solar system every 70 1-2 years
since 24O B. G. That it was thus a
regular visitor was first discovered by
Astronomer Haley, 1880, whence it's
name.
Food for Thought Now.
1t is an historical fact that each ap-
pearance of Halley's comet has been
coincident with some event Of uni
versal importance on this earth. Its
first appearance marked the final de-
feat Of the Cartllagenian army BY the
Romans. At another date, 53l A.
D., Persia was visited by terrible
plague. On the 610 visit. Mohamme e,
received (his first revelations" and
commenced to preach religion which
lis now accepted by five hundred mil
lion people Of the earth. In 1906
William the Conquerer landed in Eng
land about the same time the come,
appeared Conrad Ills army Of
crusaders was annihilated as the com Ell
was slowly sinking below the horizon
in 1928 A. d. In 1156, Constantnople
was captured by the Turks and in
1881, 100000 people Of Holland were
drowned by an enormous tidal wave
When the comet came in 1852. it found
William Penn planning the settlemen,
Of Pennsylvania In view of that
states latter day republican majorities
this project of PENIS cannot be
classed as wholly beneficial. The
last appearance of this comet was ir1
1885, the same year that the South
American country, Chill, was visited
by most destructive earthquake.
Is a Regular Gadabout.
The head of Halley's comet is 375,
600 miles long while its tail fame!
backward for a distance of o60.O0(
miles. Another comet discovered ii
1882 had tail 2O00OO,OOO miles long
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
John Braneer Here.

John Branger, for many years one
of the big stockmen of the judith
Basin but now engaged in the realty
business in Billings, arrived in the
city the latter part of the week On
business connected with the sale OF
his ranch to the Hilger Loan & Realty
company which deal was consummat-
ed several months ago. Mr.. Branger
received something over eighty thou
sand dollars for his ranch which is
considered one of the finest in Mon
tana. The Hilger Loan & Realty COM
pany have since disposed of the ranch
to eastern parties, making nice profit
Billines osa IS booming city but bass he en:s $
always glad to get back among his
numerous Lewistown friends.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
Not a Candidate.

New York, Jan. ll.--Ex-Scnator w.
a. Clark, OF Montana, has finally an
nounced his position in the Montana
senatorship. In a letter to the New
York Herald today Senator Clark
writes:
"Almost a year before thc expira-
tion Of my term in the senate, l pub
licly announced would not be can.
didate for reelection and my resolu.
tion has not been changed Hon. w
G. Conrad was never engaged in bit
ter political controversy with me; or
the contrary, we have always been the
best Of friends"
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
Roundup Getting Busy.

A mass meeting OF citizens was
held last night at Roundup to take up
the matter Of preparing for another
county division fight at the next leg
islative assembly. The residents OF
the coal camp made hard fight at
the last assembly but their bill was
defeated. With the added growth o.
the city and surrounding county dur
ing the last year, those who are be
hind the movement believe that they
will be able to put through a bill a,
the forthcoming session fixing a new
county with Roundup as the county
seat.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
Returning From Eurone.

Mr.. and Mrs. Odin J. Romunstad
arrived in New York City last We'd
nesday on the Maurctania from Eng
land, after spending several weeks
visiting relatives and friends in Scot
land, and are expected to reach this
city about the first Of February. They
were fellow passengers with S. w
Gebo on the way over, Mr.. Gebo
having been in France on business
connected with the Lewistown Coal
Gas & Light company. a large portion
Of the stock Of which is held by
French capitalists.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
Will Be Appreciated.

Postmaster Pfaus has announced
that all mail arriving not later than
9 o'clock in the evening will here
after be distributed the same evening.
This will be appreciated by the
patrons OF the Office when the train
is couple of hours late as they will
not then be compelled to wait until
the following morning for their mail.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
Builders Are Busy.

The spring-like weather OF the past
week has enabled local contractors to
resume work on various buildings now
in course of construction about the
city. Work is now in progress on
the big business block on Main street
next to the Empire Bank building. and
the builders hope to make sufficient
headway this winter as to enable
them to rush the building to speedy
completion early in the spring.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
OFF for Long Journey.

Mrs H. P. Imislund and little daugh-
ter left this week for Alimagorda,
New Mexico, for visit with the
family of ]. D. Malcolm, Mrs. NAL
com being Mrs Imislund's sister. She
expects to he gone the remainder of
the winter.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
To Erect Residence,

Bert Melchert, the well-known con-
tractor, is having plans drawn for a
pretty residence On East Boulevard.
He expects to begin work as soon as
the weather will permit.
Fergus County Democrat., 1910-01-25
OF for California.

S. K. Remington, wife and daughter,
Marie, left Thursday morning for
Long Beach. California, near where
they will make their future home.
They were accompanied to California
by Mrs. 0. w. Belden and daughter,
Joy, who will spend the winter down
there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03


The following new telephones hav'
been Installed ON our Abilene Ex
change. Paste this list in your di
rectory and call by number:
327 Abilene Fruit and Candy Co.
TX 40 Altman, F. s., residence.
1850 Allen, Kelley, residence.
L 80 Beam, A., residence
1884 Beam, A., farm.
1857 Barber, VIM. H., residence.
$50 Bebbs, John, residence
L 20 Clapp Warren, residence.
J 81 Caid, Ed, residence.
1866 Cooley Howard, residence.
644 Cramer, Roy, residence.
R 81 Dobkins, j. E., residence.
679 Duffy, J. D., restaurant.
TX 43 Davis, E. F., residence.
684 Eve Ready Mfg. Co.
$50 Engle, Noah H., residence.
1860 Flanagan Slaughter House.
1855 Carten, Geo., residence.
2S3 Gemmill, R. B., residence.
1853 Hogan, Dick, residence.
GA Himelburger, @. w. residence
1909 Hughes, L. e., residence
] 81 Holeman, VIM, residence.
x 81 Hampton, Sammie, residence
r 2S johnson, Lowell H., residence
J 33 Knoll, H. p, residence.
1923 Lantz, W. B., residence.
] II Legg, G. NJ, residence.
r "a Leonard, Harry, residence.
All Lucier Tailor Shop.
] 40 Langston, w. t., residence.
671 McCardle, j., residence.
As McCardIe Livery Barn.
2O4 Morrison & Son, meat market.
] So Morrison, W. H., residence.
6S1 Murphy q Fenton, real estate !.
L 81 Middleton, Ralph, residence.
L 80 Mccarthy, Mrs. G., residence
L 80 McCulley, P. W., residence.
1857 Mcswiney, e. p, residence.
253 Nicolay, NJ, residence.
1872 Potter, L. L., residence.
SIS Prendergast, T. ", garage.
lilo Ross, Pearl, residence.
r IL Roemer, John. residence.
J Al Redeem. ]. F., residence.
] 20 sweItzer. o., residence.
$50 Sllfer, c. H., office.
L rs siebert, A., residence.
$50 sheldon. A. T.. residence.
s7s Teeters, W. H., Mer. Co.
1873 winsler, ]. E., residence.
1921 zeigler, Elmer. residence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03
Advertised Mail.

For week ending Jan. 81, 1910:
Letters: Harley Bever, Ella Beck,
Joe Craig, Damusia ST., Reed Davis,
r. Egge, Miss Edna Grafforth, Sam
Green, e. G. Heck, Miss Knapp, @.
A. Robinson (2), Miss Mary saley.
w. B. Stone.
Cards: Mrs. Henry Buchamon,
Morgan Bale, A. p. Campbell, Mrs.
Clara Carrier, Miss May Gloss, Miss
HELEN Smith, G. M. Hill, Vernon J.
johnson, Mrs. L. v. Johnson, Homer
King, L. 8. Kent, Mike Kinsley R.
Lackey, w. D. Luke, Miss Hazel Lo-
gan, Mrs. ]. Chester Leach, DR.. J. L.
Leach, F. B. Lemming, c. Maner, FL
lott Richards, NJ. ]. Shoemaker Mrs.
Vim Deeds
R. WARING, p NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03
SHIFTING SOIL.
Real Estate Transfers Reported By
J. Il. Keel, Abstracter-

w. A. Matteson and wife to Joseph
e. Blake, lots 56, IS, Fifth street,
s. and A. add Abilene, S225O.
John Miermister ct al to Walter A.
Orr und 40 interest in that part
Of Sc Y 36-15-2, lying south of
R. of W. Of NJ. P. and extending
450 feet east frem west line of
said Sc ", $500.
Henry W. Nottorf, gardian to Wal
ter A. Orr, part of Sc v 36-15-2
lying south Of right of way of NJ.
P. and extending 45O feet east
from west line Of said Sc v 800.
Dickinson county to W. A. Ccnning-
ham, lot Z, blk . Henquett's add
Hope, s37. 1s.
George Meeker and wife to Justice
H. Chase, lots 10, IS blk 20, X.
&H. add Abilene, s1320.
Helen NJ. Cook to Sidney G. Cook
tract 157x75 feet north Of Main q.
beginning 100 feet west OF It's inter-
section Of Second street, also lors
6, s, blk 4, Herington, 81.
Byron X. Sanford to Jerry E. suilL
van, lot ss and east . feet &c.,
Main street, Solomon. $500.
james W. Hammond and wife 10
Sarah G. Noel q y sc y 21-is-tI
except C. r. I. & P. right Of
way flisO.
elmer Martin and wife to J r. FeIg-
Iey ne 4 2i-1s-s. $500.
~ r. Young, sheriff TO WIN. H
Catch X y ne 4 and NJ
xsh 21-1l-4. 10000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03
Gave Bride a shower.

On Thursday afternoon, January
9th, girl friends of Miss Pearl
staatz pleasantly surprised her, at
her home at Lyona. The first part
Of the afternoon was spent in playing
games. Then they showered Pearl
with buudles. II literally rained
bundles for a few seconds. After the
shower was over Pearl unwrapped
the bundles and found everything
very useful. It was an afternoon long
to be remembered by all present and
the guests wishing Miss staatz all
the future may hold success in the
her new bundles-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03
AMONG THE CLUBS.

The Columbian club was pleasantly
entertained yesterday afternoon by
Mrs. G. w. Hurd assisted BY MIS-.
Arthur Hurd. There was q large at
tendance and the program which was
devoted to domestic science was In
teresting.
Mrs. G. g. Goddard, president OF
the State Federation, will be here
Friday and will be the guest Of hon
or Of the Columbian club at an ev-
ening meeting at the home Of Mrs.
#. A. Wilcox and will make an ad-
dress. The ladies' literary clubs Of
Abilene will hold a reception for
Mrs. Goddard in the Library rooms
Friday afternoon from to s o'clock.
The presidents OF the four clubs will
give informal talks of welcome to
which Mrs. Goddard will respond.
Each member Is invited to bring a
guest. Members Of the library assoc
citation are also invited.
- "
The Ladies' Literary League had
its annual open meeting at the home
of Mrs. Gertrude Alexander last
evening, the members and a large
number of guests attending. An In
terestlng program was given. Mrs.
o. L. Moore welcomed the company
with pleasing greetings. Then came
piano duet by Mrs. Julia Short
and Miss Maggie May Prendergast
and vocal solo by Mrs Short. T.
H. Malott brought his "flddle" and
pleased the company with some old
fashioned music that was much aD-
preciated. DR.. H. P. Mera gave some
clever and amusing impersoDations
Mrs. Short, Misses PrenderEast,
Seeds, Hall, Messrs. Malott, Me'a,
McInerney, Covert sang a Spring
Song, the music being written by Mrs.
Short. Miss Ruth Harger played
violin solo, Miss Freda Marsh plano
solo and Miss Giles and Mrs. Howard
gave a vocal duet. All the numbers
we're much enjoyed and heartily ap-
pIauded. Refreshments were served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03
CENSUS TAKERS ARE SCARCE.
Several Districts in This County I'M
provided.

Most of the Kansas papers are
printing notices to the effect that
people who want Jobs as census takers
should apply to the postmaster for
blank applications" says the Empor-
it Gazette. "The Job will last about
fifteen days and the pay is no great
inducement, and the work is intense
" disagreeable, consisting Of asking
series Of impertinent questions and
of being kicked out of farm houss
and chased by dogs. But 1t Is a pos
litical Job, and a lot of people will
want it, SO that they can spend the
rest Of their lives telling how they
served their country in time Of
stress and peril. Their work will
be done in April, Just when the
farmers will be searching frantically
for able bodied men and offering big
wages. There will be 4 great scar
city of farm help this spring, because
most Of the patriots will be going
from house to house, block Of paper
In hand, asking folks whether their
uncles wore false teeth, and whether
their grandmothers chewed tobacco"
This is a fine bit Of talk but the
facts are that several districts in this
county are begging for census takers
CHIy one applicant is reported for
each Of a number Of others, The ex-
animation is Feb. at the AGilene
postoffice and all who want chance
should hurry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03
want to Test tho Matter.

Some Of the automobile crowd is
raising fund to carry to the su-
preme court the case Of Miller We.
Jenness in which Jenness was sued
for damages because Of collision
between his car and Miller's team.
The district court gave Miller $500
damages. 1t is believed that the
case will settle some OF the rights Of
the road and motorists want to see 1t
decided by the higher court
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03

stewart Heirs Get Money Is WIN
Provided. Il

+ The ]. Stewart estate was finally
settled today when District Clerk
Rowe distributed $4,000 which was
paid into court by ]. r. vanvoorst as
purchate price of the st;warr farm.
Some Of the heirs contested the VIII
but the court upheld 1t. by the
courts order Mrs. Stewart was paid
S5S75, Arthur Stewart $500. Rob-
ert Stewart S., William Stewart 50,
Mrs. Lloyd 5000, Mrs. M. J. Davis 80.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03
WILL MEASURE EVEN KANSAS
EARTHQUAKES.

An instrument to measure the VI
bratIons Of the earth Is to be mounted
ct the University Of Kansas. The
Importance Of the observations thus
taken Is likely to be scientific rather
than practical. At times of great
earthquake disturbances the records
from widely separated stations assist
in an understanding OF the phenome-
non. Such records. continued through
q period Of years. will lead TO .
better knowledge Of the causes and
occurrence Of earthquakes. The
seIsmograph for the University has
been shipped from Germany and on
account Of it's delicacy win not be
unpaeked until It reaches Lawrence.
A customs house officer from Kansas
CITY win Be present At the unDaek-
ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03
DIED ON THEIR JOURNEY.
Claude Smith, Former Abilene Boy,
X Taken Suddenly.

"A letter received here tells Of the
sudden death of Claude Smith, 1S-
year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs, orrin
Smith, former residents here, their
only child. The family had been
on an eastern trip and we're visiting
in Iowa on their way home when
the son became Ill and died after q
brief sickness. The body will be
taken to Emporia for burial Mr.
Smith is a Santa Fe engineer. Many
friends will extend sympthy to the
stricken parents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-02-03
sallna Man Fen Down.

Charles Hutchinson defeated Joe
Brehenstine. the salIna skater, at the
rink last night in a contest Of five
races. The salina man fell and
could not regain even a good second
position. Lloyd Reese won the OBJ
stAcie race. "A large crowd was pres
ent. Next races Tuesday evening,
Feb. 8.