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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
COMMERCIAL CLUB
lunch NDSMOkER
A SOCIAL GATHERING WILL
BE HELD THURSDAY EVE
MING, DECEMBER 8.

There viii be things doing at the
Judith Club rooms Thursday eve
ming, when the Lewisrown CONNER
cial Club take possession Of the club
rooms for one Of their emi-occasional
smokers and Dutch lunches. Sccre
tary Mathews has arranged an in
tercsting program and urgently re-
quests that every member OF the club
be present. If you are not there, you
will surely miss a good social time,
as it is the intention OF the genial
secretary to see that this smoker IS
the best ever pulled off.
The Commercial Club has accom-
plishcd much good work during its
existence in LeWistown and the club
now has many things under consid-
Grafton and in process OF maturing
that means much to the advancement
OF Lewistown's interest, and deserves
the moral and financial support Of
our citizens as we'll as the business
men Of the city.
The lunch will be interspersed by
many good short speeches and val
liable suggestions regarding the flu
turc advancement of the interests Of
the city and country in general.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
SHRINERS have GOOD
time in CAPITAL CITY
MANY FROM LEWISTOWN AT
TEND-JOHN D. WAITE is
HONORED.

A large delegation OF Lcwistown
Shriners left here last Wednesday
morning in a special car to attend
the annual gathering of that order,
which took place in that city last
Thursday. Among those who attend
ed from this city were: John d.
Waite, W. d. Symmes, George J.
Wiedeman, +. +. Wright, Joe King
Jess Allen, Harry Thompson, Rufus
Thompson, Frank Goss, O. F. Was
mansdorff, James Smith, Fred War.
rem, J. F.. Lane. William Eitten and
Mayor Samuel Phillips
All the Lewistown delegation have
returned and report most success
full and pleasant gathering. The fol
lowing dispatch from Helena gives a
synopsis of what was done 1t will
be noted that ]. D. Waite. of this
city. was honored by being named as
a delegate to the imperial council tc
be held at Rochester. New York.
Helena, Dec. with more thar
five hundred Shriners in attend
ance. the annual business and cere
monial session of Algeria Temple
Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine, wa
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
HAD MONEY TO BURN.
Charles Lansing Arrested at Roundup
While Cashing Checks.

The man mentioned in last weeks
Democrat as being under arrest in
Roundup for cashing check bearing
the name Of Sam Weaver, was
brought in last week and is now reg
istered at the county Jail as Charles
Lansing He has not yet been ar
raigned and little is known about him.
The Roundup Tribune gives the fol-
lowing account of his operations
there:
A man calling himself Chas. F.
Lansing, but signing his name Lam
ming, drifted into town last Saturday
night, and collected quite an amount
of money on phoney checks, ap-
parently figuring that he should get
away before the doubtful nature OF
his securities might be discovered in
the banks Monday morning.
Starting upon career of festivity
in the Elk Hotel saloon, the man Sc
cured $500 from Philip Drazich up
on two checks purporting to be
drawn bySSam Weaver at Lewistown.
A little later he offered VIM. Koontz
an imitation of a cashiers check OF
the First Trust and Savings Co., OF
Lewistown, for $2OOO Upon this he
was given $1,000, but some question
arising as to the source Of his wealth
he was taken in charge by night
policeman Potter, and his pockets
were found to contain checks of al
kinds and varieties upon the banks o.
Lewistown and Butte.
Owing to the absence Of Sam
Weaver, who is in the East at pres
ent, County Attorney Huntoon re-
manded the man into the hands O
the sheriff, to await his arraignmen
at Lewistown.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
FINANCIAL SITUATION
GOOD in THE EAST
WILFORD JOHNSON RETURNS
FROM EASTERN FINANCIAL
CENTERS.

w. J. Johnson, cashier of the First
National Bank, returned last week
from a trip to the eastern states, ac-
companied bv Mrs. Johnson, who has
been visiting her relatives for several
weeks
Mr.. Johnson, whose opinion will
naturally be highly regarded in fnan-
cial matters, states that there is in
general solid condition throughout
all the Central states and in the
East, but that there seems to be Il
tendency to stop specializing He
says that throughout the past sum-
mer there has been course Of
liquidating and marking down in the
values of stocks and speculative Sc
curities, that has placed these values
upon very low basis, where they are
being regarded favorably by the care
full investors Of the country.
This condition is naturally having
an effect upon the prices of COM
modities. and it is most noticeably
apparent in this section of the coun-
try through the reduction in the price
of wheat and in wool values.
"The old gray-headed fellows down
Continued on page 81
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
THE BERKIN CONCERT.
The Talented Young Butte Violinist
Scores Big Success.

Those who attended the musical
concert at Culver's opera house last
Wednesday evening thoroughly en-
joycd the interesting program from
to end. Miss Berkin, the
talented young Butte violinist, was at
her best and her several efforts were
received with enthusiastic applause.
Miss Berkin is wcll-known in Lewis
town, being a cousin of Game
Warden Tom Bcrkin, of this city
The opera house was filed with
capacity crowd, and while the other
participants were generously applaud
ed, il was plain to be seen that Miss
Rerkin was the favoritc of the eve
ming. Her violin solos were all re-
eeivcd with great applause, which
was well merited by that talented
young lady.
Miss Ruth Waite. a local favorite,
was on the program for three songs,
and acquitted herself with the usual
good grace and was the recipient OF
much applause, Miss Margaret O'Sul-
livan, Of Butte, also contributed to
the interest of the program by render
ing two violin solos, which were well
received.
Mrs. Larecy, also Of Butte, wife of
Creighton I.argcy. under whose man.
agcmcnt Miss Berkin is playing,
closed the entertainment by singing
Montana Mrs I.argey, prior to
her marriage, was on the vaudeville
stage, where it is said she scored a
big success.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
Ground Is Now Being Broken for .
New Business Block Opposite the
Masonic Temple.
BUILDING NOW RENTED
Will Be Occupied by Fergus County
Hardware Co.. a Grocery Store
and Real Estate Office.

NJ. l.. Woodman this moraing
started force of men breaking
ground for the erection Of new bus
mess building, at the corner Of Broad
way and Fourth avenue The founda-
ton, 90 by 100 feet. will be put in this
winter and will be built to hold a
story building. AS soon as the
weather will permit in the spring
work will be resumed. and the build
ing will be ready for occupancy at the
earliest date possible.
Will Be Of Native Stone
The structure will be Of native
stone and will be 90xl0O feet, and
while but one story will be built at
this time, the foundation is for four
story building. Mr.. Woodman, when
seen by the Democrat man, stated
that it is his intention to ultimately
make it four stories He also has so
feet more on Boulevard street, on
which it is his intention to erect
building as soon as the town attaina
growth that will justify this move.
The new building will face on
Fourth avenue, with frontage Of 80
feet, and extend back for 100 feet on
Broadway. The Fergus County Hard
ware will occupy 4s feet on the cor
ncr on the first floor and the entire
basement, which will give them more
than 9,GGO square feet Of floor space.
The other business mentioned will
occupy the remainder Of the building.
1t is necessary to push the building
to completion at the earliest date
possible, as the Fergus County Hand
ware must give up their present quar-
tcrs by the first Of the year, and will,
of necessity, be compelled to occupy
cramped quarters. This company
| will do business until their new quar-
will soon move into the Woodman
building on Fifth avenue, where they
| will do business until their new quar-
| ters are completed
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
MORPHINE IS THE
CAUSE OF Death
LUCILLE ROBINSON SUCCUMBS
TO OVERDOSE OF THE
DRUG.

Lucille Robinson, better known
among her associates as Lucille John
son, one OF the unfortunate women
of the lower world, who was addicted
to the morphine habit, died some
time last Tuesday night from an
overdose of the drug. Monday night
she took an extra dose of morphine
and Tuesday morning was found
dead 1t is not known definitely, and
probably never will be, whether Or
not the drug was taken with suicidal
intent 1t is thought by those who
knew her that she became despondent
and tired of the life she had been
leading and determined to end it all
in the manner so often resorted to
by those unfortunates leading similar
lives.
The deceased was about % years
of age and is said to have been vel
educated and OF good family Hei
parents reside in Iowa and were no
tilted of her death. and instructed the
undertaken to bury the body here.
The funeral occurred from tht
Creel undertaking rooms Thursday
and was attended by many who were
her friends and associates in life
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. White of the Methods
church. and in speaking of the life o
the deceased. the kind words of tn,
minister were tempered with tru
charity and his hearers were visibl,
affected
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06

held here today and this evening
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected at the business session this,
afternoon, and this evening class or
about 90 novices was initiated at the
ceremonial session. This was fol-
lowed by an elaborate banquet at
Harmony hall. H. S. Hepner, of this
city, acted as toastmaster. The fol-
lowing toasts were responded to:
Montana. Algeria's Home" O. F.
Goddard, Billings.
algeria" Harry J. Rainsford, Ana
conda.
"rhe New Temple" Alexander Cur
rie Butte.
"The Salaam to the Butte Shrine,
E. c. Day, Helena.
Our Novices," "a Survivor From
the Old Guard" 0. L. Dillenbeck
Butte.
The banquet closed with a musical
and vaudeville program.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows:
Ilustrious Potentate-H. ]. Rains
ford, Anaconda; chief rabban, A. w
Mahon, Glasgow; assistant rabban, O
M. Lanstrum, Helena; high priest ant
prophet, II. R, Cunningham, Butte
oriental guide, J. II. Hall, Great Falls
first ceremonial master. p. B. Moss
Billings; second ceremonial master
O. B. Lehman, Teton; marshal, H. S
Pickett, Helena; treasurer, Il. NJ
Parchen, Helena; recorder, Georg'
Booker, Helena.
The appointive officers follow:
Captain of the guard, E. I. Zim
norman, Helena; outer guard, Henr,
Cowden, Helena; first musical di
rector, l.. J. Israel, Helena; secont
musical director, Richard Jockey, Jr
Helena; first alchemist, Leon Shaw
Helena; second alchemist, w. w
Wheaton, Helena; captain Of the Aral
patrol, F. c. Murray, Helena. Dele
gates to the impercial council a
Rochester, N. Y, o. L. Dillenbeck
Butte; F.. c. Day, Helena; A. w
Mahon, Glasgow, and J. D. Waite
| I,eWistown.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
Cold Wave Coming.

Washington, Dec 4-Low tenn
peratures will prevail over the coun-
trv east of the Rocky mountains dur
ing the greater part of this week,
according to the prediction Of the
weather bureau West Of the Rocky
mountains unsettled weather is fore
easted without any marked variations
in temperature. The disturbances
over. the Rockk mountain region to-
dav will advance eastward and is ex-
pccted to reach the Atlantic states
bv Monday night or Tuesday. Fol-
lowing this, there will be marked
hange to colder weather that will
spread eastward and southwark as far
as the gulf states.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
CIVIL Matters in
THE DISTRICT Court
FEW MORE CASES ON THE
DOCKET FOR THIS TERM
OF COURT.

The district court has been oc-
cupied with civil cases during the past
week, the few criminal cases having
been disposed Of early i'll the term.
The case of Akeley against NUM-,
involving a transaction TOR mining
stock. The jury rendered rendered a
verdict III favor OF the defendant :.
Chadwick VS.. Chadwick.
The next case called for trial was
that of Rose Chadwick VS. Richard
T. Chadwick, in which plaintiff asked
for decree annullng her marriage
to defendant The case went to trial
but after the testimony OF plaintiff
was in the jury was discharged from
further consideration, it being agreed
by counsel for both parties that the
decree be issued according to stipu-
laton filed i'll the case for settlement
The plaintiff was represented by }
C. Huntoon and Ayers & Marshall
were attorneys for defendant.
Verdict for Plaintiff.
The case OF Margaret Shields
against B. +. Stack came on for tria1
Friday. The plaintiff alleged that
defendant foreclosed on piece oi
ground on east Main street after
verbally agreeing to extend the time
beyond that on which the mortgage
fell due Attorney Marshall, OF Bill
ings. and DeKalb & Mettler, of this
city. represented the plaintiff, ane
Ayers & Marshall were defendant:
attorneys. After some deliberation
the Jury returned a verdict for plain
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
Impressive Memorial Services Were
Held at the Methodist Church
Sunday Afternoon.
INTERESTING PROGRAM
Rev. Leonard ]. Christler, of the
Havre Lodge, Delivered Master
full Address.

Lewistown Lodge No. 4s6, b. P. 0.
Elks, held their annual memorial ser
vices Sunday afternoon at the Meth
odist church, which was appropriately
decorated for the occasion.
A short time before o'clock the
lodge Of sorrow convened, and the
large church was we'll filled with Elks
and many friends Of the order, who
were greatly impressed with the char
acter of the ceremonies. The pro-
gram arranged for the occasion was
one that commanded attention
throughout. Exalted Ruler Edward
Baker presided and pronounced the
eulogy in honor of the four departed
members of the local lodge
The Program.
After roll call Of the honored dead,
the ladies quartet, composed of Miss
Hazel Denhart, Mrs. Karl f. Hodges,
Miss Welhelmina Rueckert and Mrs.
Ernest Davis, sang Come Unto Me-"
after which came the invocation by
Rev. White.
The next number was solo, 20
Divine Redeemer," by Mrs. Garten,
nee Froembling Mrs. Garten was in
exceptionally good voice and her ef-
fort was appreciated by the audience
and pronounced musical treat.
"Thanatopsis" was next on the pro-
gram, by Mrs. DR.. Wallin, but owing
to illness, that lady was unable to be
present and the number was passed
Miss Ruth Waite, whose ability as
a soloist is well-known to Lewis
town people, sang Resignation
Rev. Christler's Address.
The address Of Rev Leonard J
Christler, Of Havre, was probably thu
best that has ever been made on any
past occasion of this kind in Lewis
|town The earnestness, broadness
and depth with which the speaker
treated his subject made visible and
lasting impression upon his hearers
Owing to our lack of space, we are
unable to publish the addresseat this
time, but will do so in future issue
After the address, the ladies quarte
again favored the audience with Sc
lection, "At the Close of Day" The
ladies composing this quartet deserve
much credit, as the part they tool
contributed greatly to the genera
success Of the services.
Mrs. +. A. Long was next on the
program in vocal solo, entitled, &c
Ye Who Love" Mrs Long is loca
favoritc who always pleases her hear
ers. The closing ceremonies by th'
lodge followed, with the benedictior
by Rev. Ernest w. Wright and music
by the orchestra.
The Bright hotel orchestra fur
nished the music for the services.
Four Deaths in Twelve Years.
The Lewistown lodge holds a mos
remarkable record in the matter o
deaths within its ranks. The lodg
has existed for about twelve year
and only four members have passe'
to the great beyond. they being Dr.
Frederick d. Trcacy. William NJ. Dea
ton, Alfred J. Stephens and Richar'
l.. Stephens. There are few lodge
in this or any other state that ca,
boast Of such record in the sam
number of years.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06
Harlowton Wants New County.

Hariowton, Nov. IA gum-shoed
county division movement is on foot
at this place. The Harlowton people
want that city to be the county seat
of a new county, which they expect
to create at the next session. and
which will be comprised Of a slice OF
Fergus and Sweet Grass counties, and
a nice piece out Of Meagher county.
1t is thought that the new proposed
county will meet considerable op-
position
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-12-06

No. g. No protests were made and
the city treasurer will proceed with
the collection Of the assessment
The council adjourned to next
Monday night, when other pending
matters will be disposed OF.
The Rice belt journal., 1910-09-16

This subject will be in the hands of
DR.. v. H. Dalrymple and Prof. F. L.
Jordan. They will discuss the sub
lect OF feeding plantation stock, and
bring out some Of the leading points
on types aud breeds of beef and dairy
cattle and hogs. Animals will be
carried on the train to illustrate some
OF the leading types, both beef and
dairy,and good specimens of swine.
Also there will be graphic ilustra-
tions OF properly balanced and un.
balanced rations. with charts, dia-
grams and museum specimens that
will be of great interest TO any one
dealing with live stock of anv des.
cription.
FAp ACE TpHDc
The Rice belt journal., 1910-09-16
FORAGE CROPS.

Forage crops will be discussed by
Prof W. K. Dodson. The question
OF the production and handling of the
leading forage crops will be dis.
cussed, aud illustrative material will
be exhibited of the leading forage
crops that can be grown in this state.
Specimens, photographs, charts and
Illustrative material will be furnished
in abundance to meet all demands for
Information on this subject.
SUGAR CANE
The Rice belt journal., 1910-09-16
SUGAR CANE

The question of sugar production
will be treated by Mr.. H. P. Agee
HIS ''Scnssions will cover some of the
more 1mnortant problems of cane pro-
dnction. and the Illustrative material
will include seeding canes, a collection
OF Varities. photographs. charts. spe.
c'mens OF crops, implements, machin.
cry sugar house equipment and sugar
cane products.
The Rice belt journal., 1910-09-16
A few good, serviceable
mules for sale or trade.
Southern rlercantiIe Co.

i am 20 Years old aud Travelled mos,
OF the time" writes B. F. Tolson If
E'izabethton, Ky. Everywhere %
recommend Electric Bitters, because
l owe my excellent health and yitallty
to them. They effect a cure every time /"
Ihey never fail to tone the stomach,
regulate the kidneys and bowels, stimu.
late the liver, invigorate the nerve,
and purify the blood. They work won
ders for weak, rundown men and NO
men, restoring strength, vigor and
health that's daily JOY. Try them,
Only SOC. Satisfaction is positiyslv
by all druggists,
The Rice belt journal., 1910-09-16
C0NSTkBtE'S SALE
CoND WARD JUSTICES COURT.
Parish of Calcasieu. |
STATE OF LOUISIANA, !

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Calcasieu.
W. P. Strobe VS.. No. 1O8 Oneal
Breaux,
Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of writ of feri facias, issued by
VIM. 2. Russell, Jr., Justice of the
Peace of the Second Ward of the Par
ish OF Calcasieu, in favor of W. P.
Strobe and against Oneal Breaux,
and to me directed. I will, at II o'clock
A. NJ, on the 18th day of September,
1910, at the Office of said Justice of
the Peace, in the town of Welsh, La,
in the Second Ward of the said Par.
ish, offer for sale at public auction
the following described property, to-
wit; One Poney, One Sow and Five
Small Pigs. seized as the property of
said Oneal Breaux under the said
writ of teri facias, With the benefit of
the apDraisement. Sold for cash on
da, of sale.
Isaac Fontenot. Constable.
Dated this l4th. day of Sept. 1910.
The Rice belt journal., 1910-09-16
HORTICULTURE

The subject of truck, fruit and nut
growing will be handled by Professor
G. L. Tiebont all points where these
subjects are of special interest, MIR.
Tiebous will discuss some of the lead
ing problems of the truck, fruit and
nut grower of Louisiana. Illustrative
material will include specimens of
vegetables, fruits and nuts, diagrams.
models and photographs of fields,
packing sheds, packing equipment,
implements, eic., Intended to be espe.
eially interesting to those engaged in
these lines of work.
The Rice belt journal., 1910-09-16
YOUNG PELpLE
AND PARENTS ReI,
WHAT IT COSTS NOT To En- ro,.

SnVW
Everlasting sorrow. M 49,
went to a good business collsss s's
honest Intent and serious purnos. ',a :,
did not consider It money, ,io'" '' sa
labor we'll expended. Tboussns. ~
have not gone, regret the fact ,bas sas
did not. You can 90 if von asI
hunger and thirst for an educa,Ie's es'|
Nowhere else will YOU moo,
cno'ce companions. The eartb's '.' y
blest young women are in tbsoon 10
and at no other tim" of life can
make such strong ana lasting f.i.. 'a|
Girls and boys from our most ss,l'
Yated homes assemble snDvallv ~a
college If you do not 90 to oo"' a'v'
these choice friendships are WV 0a
you forever. ~" .
10 not post pone your going to ~,
iege' Youth is the time for Drs,s VI
hon' lust as spring is the seed.s.'
The farmer who does not plaD, =
seed IN spring-time has no harves, :
you haven't the money to % ,o
lege, borrow it, aud pay it bach va
OF salary earned after gradro.
You can do this,
you can prepare yourself to 81
your station in life better-or IL =.
must earn your living, you can cb0o,. /
7our occupation. If you are weahb' {
vi the more reason for going to onl
ege. Your wealth may 20, but yOn.
ducatlon cannot be taken from von
BUSINESS education is an asset Fora s
thousands. 1t is an equioment q. !
lle's work. 1t gives the power h E
arm. 1t destroys poverty and ., 5
1rones prosperity. 1t cannot be In, E
r stolen.
You cannot afford, dear young read. f
= not to attend the Tyler Commerci,I
ollege OF Tyler, Texas. Positivs, +
merlca's largest school OF bookkssD. 5
lg' shorthand and telegrapby.
Remember the words of Chapcel]e +
ent, when he said: 1.-The parent WIN
'nds his son into the world uuedu.
'ted' defrauds the community Of ,
'eful citizen and bequeathes to it
lisance.n
Write for free catalog at once.
The Rice belt journal., 1910-09-16
RICE

throughout the rice growing section
Mr.. F. {. Quereau and Mr.. J, NJ len.
kins will discuss some of the more i'm
portant problems of the rice grower,
The illustrative material will include
large collection of>yarieties of rice,
with full data, enlarged drawing pho
tographs. ETC., bringing out their
characteristics, with results of experi-
ments at the Rice Experiment Station.
The Rice belt journal., 1910-09-16
CORN.

The selection of seed corn, the pre-
paration of the seed bed, cultivation
OF the crop, and its place in approved
systems OF rotation, will be handled
by Prof. V. L. Roy, in charge of the
extension work OF the Stats University
who has done such efficient work in
the organization of the boys corn
clubs throughout the state. ThereIwill
be exhibits Of many specimens that
Will be OF great interest to every one
who grows corn. The purpose is to
arouse greater interest in the i'm.
provement of corn and an extension
of corn culture
FEEDING OF LIVE. STOCK.
The Rice belt journal., 1910-09-16
Miss Daphena Taught Gives Party on
Her Thirteenth Birthday.

What was to have been a lawr
party was converted into a pleas
ant indoor party last Friday on &C.
count of rain. This party was given
by Miss Daphena Taught, in com.
memoration of her thirteenth birth
day. About forty guests were present
and generaligood time was enjoyed
by all, Elegant refreshments of cream
and cake were served and everybody
felt glad that they were permitted to
be there. A number OF handsome
presents were given to the little hostess
by her admiring little friends,