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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
Miles City Is Second High School to
Go Down Before the Fergus
County Debaters.
A splendid CONTEST
Milestown Orators Put Up Strong
Argument But Locals win by
Score Of Two to One.

1'hc Fergus County Free High
school debating team put another
dangerous opponent for state honors
out Of the running when they de-
fcated the Miles City high school on
the home grounds of the Cow Town
orators last Friday evening. Lewis
town had previously defeated Billings
while Miles City had vanquishcd For
syth SO this debate was for the cham
pionship Of the eastern district.
Locals Make Record.
INhe Lewistown team had the mega
tive side OF the question: Resolved,
That United States Senators Should
BE Chosen by the Direct Vote OF the
People" Miles City put up strong
affirmative but the Lcwlstown stu
dents showed more comprehensive
grasp Of the subject and brought out
their arguments i'll a more decisive
manner The judges we're Roy ].
Covert, Of Billings; M. J. Lamb, of
Billings, and Prof. NJ l.. Longlcy, Of
Laurel. The verdict was two to one
in favor OF Lewistown.
The Lewistown debaters have the
distinction OF being the only team IN
the state to win debate this year
on the negative side of the question.
The members Of the Lcwistown team
are Elizabeth Won Tobel, Ruth Berry
and Henry Stuart.
1T IS not known now Just whom the
Lewistown debatcrs will meet next
but it will probably be Butte. Meth
er has the date nor the place Of the
next debate been decided upon
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22

produce put out from the same area
this year.
Another evidence of prosperity is
the fact that 100000 bushels of grain
have been actually delivered at the
elevators in the Judith Basin since
last summer, while considerable
quantity is still being held by the
growers for better prices. We have
the greatest grain section in the west.
"Stock conditions in Fergus coun-
ty this winter could hardly be i'm
proved upon The range is in the
best of condition and the stock look
ing fat. There have been reports Of
heavy losses in the southern part Of
the state, as we'll as in the eastern
counties, but Fergus county has cs-
capped the severe storms. There is
considerable mining activity in the
mountains around Lcwistown, and a
large number of men are finding en-
ploymcnt at the various camps"
Asked about the Milwaukee line
through the Judith to Great Falls, Mr..
illSSi oldleu THAT Hc Hdu Tedlly Decn
too busy with other things to pay
much attention to the railroad talk
but he expressed the opinion that the
Milwaukee line would be built this
year and that LcwistoWn and Great
Falls would both benefit. Things
have been coming so fast in our sec
ton that we have not had 10 wait for
railroads to realize what prosperity
meant said he, "and while OF course
we are looking for roads and realize
the benefit that will come from them,
really believe that most of the bust
ness men OF Lewistown have been too
busy to pay much attention to the
matter"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
Pythians Celebrate.

One Of the most enjoyable sessions
ever held by the local lodge Knights
Of Pythias was the anniversary ccle>
bration last Saturday evening Of the
founding of the order, which had
reached its fifty-sixth mile post An
especially attractive program, the fea-
tureof which was side splitting side
degree, "Thc Court Of Bailiff," kept
the big crowd thoroughly entertained
throughout the evening. Those who
participated in the side degree were
strictly on the job and their work
showed more than the average amount
of serious preparation for most
laughable comedy. There were a
number of visiting Knights present
from other lodges in the county.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
dave BOOSTING FOR
THE JUDITH BASIN
REAL ESTATE MAN AND BANK
Err TELLS OF PROSPERITY
HERE.

Great Falls Tribune: David Hilger,
one of the most prominent business
men Of Lewistown, who is president
of the First National bank OF that
city, is in the city for a few days
visit, accompanied by Mrs. Hilger
They expect to remain in the city
over Monday evening to attend the
Nethersole performance
This is Mr.. Hilger's first visit to
Great Falls for some time and he cx-
pressed himself as being very favor
ably impressed with the appearance
OF the city. Il have always felt sure
that Great Falls was destined 10 be-
come the biggest city in Montana"
said Mr.. Hilger, "and | expect to see
it take the front rank before long now
The enormous agricultural country
tributary to Great Falls and its enor-
nous water power arc factors that
are beginning to count after all these
years of waiting.
Mr.. Hilger, besides his banking in
terests, is heavily interested in the
Judith Hardware Co. OF Lewistown
and is one of the proprictors OF the
Hilger Realty company. He states
that conditions in the Judith Basin
were never better and the people of
his section are fairly wallowing in
prosperity. "The country surround
ing Lewistown has been invaded by
splendid class of farmers who are
equipped financially to stock their
ranches, buy the machinery they need
and go into diversified farming in the
proper manner" said Mr.. Hilger
"And they are making money, too
During the past year the farmers OF
the Judith Basin have sold produce
from their ranches to an aggregate
amount of $l,5OO,OOO That amount
will be greatly increased by the farm
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
Fargo, North Dakota, Parties, Backed
by Strong Financial Interests,
Purchase Control.
CHOOSE new OFFICERS
"A. D. Scott Elected President and
]. H. Morrow Cashier-Shafer
Going to the Coast.

An important deal was consum-
mated in this city last evening where
by A. ID. Scott and J. H. Morrow, Of
Fargo, North Dakota, purchased a
controlling interest i'll the First Ma
tional Bank of Moore The negotia-
tions have been in progress for sew
eral weeks but the actual transfer was
delayed somewhat owing to the abb
sence from the county Of some OF
the officers and heaviest stockholders.
New Officers Chosen.
At the meeting last night, the new
stockholders elected the following
board Of directors: A. D. Scott, J.
II. Morrow, r. w. Clifford, Thomas
Nicholson, Jr., William Gordon, Will
liam II. Barney and p. I. Elston
The meeting of the stockholders, held
Immediately afterward, chose the fol-
lowing officers:
A. D. Scott, president; R. w. Cliff
ford, vice-president, and J. Fl. Nor
row, cashier. '-.
No Increase in Capital.
At their annual meeting, held in
December, the old directors decided
that the business of the bank coult
be easily handled, for the present, al
least, with a capital Of $25,OOO, anc
the Fargo gentlemen took over the
institution on this basis. >,
Well-Known Financiers.
A. d. Scott, the new president and
one Of the heaviest stockholders OF
the bank under the present manage
ment, has been, for several years, en-
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
VERY little OPPO.
SITION IS Shown
NEW ELECTRIC AND POWER
FRANCHISE GRANTED BY
LARGE MAJORITY.

At the special election held last
Tuesday, the new electric light and
power company organized by John L.
Bright was granted light, power
and heating franchise so far as the
qualified voters of this city are con-
cerned by the decisive vote of 1l8 to
g. There was no opposition from any
source to the franchise and Mr.. Bright
expresses himself as highly pleased
with the manifestations of confidence
which the citizens of Lewistown have
thus shown in him and his enter
prise.
Vote Is Canvassed.
AT a special meeting of the city
council, held last night, the vote was
canvassed and found to have result
ed by wards as follows:
First ward-49 for, S against
Second ward-37 for and 4 against.
Third ward-4l votes for, 0 against.
Start Work Soon.
Mr.. Bright informs the Democrat
that he expects to begin preliminary
work as soon possible on the big
dam at the Mcdonald power site,
several miles below this city. He has
wired for his engineer who is in Chi
cago to come to Lewstown at once
aud take up the work.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
Call Issued for Tomorrow Evening
at the Judith Club Rooms-Of
Utmost Importance.
ALL URGED TO attend
Members of the Board of Directors
Desire to See Representative
Gathering of Business Men.

On another page of the Democrat
may be seen the official call by the
directors of the Lewistown CONNER
cial Club for meeting which will be
held in the Judith Club rooms tomor-
row evening. 1t is strongly urged
that every member OF the club be in
attendance at this meeting as mat
ters OF the utmost importance to the
organization and the future of Lew
istown are to be discussed.
Officers Will Be Chosen.
Among other things, officers and
directors for the ensuing year will be
chosen. The annual report of the re-
firing secretary, Mr.. J. NJ. Croft, will
be presented and is expected to be Of
especial interest as showing what has
been accomplished by the club dur
ing the past year under circum-
stances which, to say the least, were
not always encouraging. The fol-
lowing excerps from the report which
is to be presented give a general idea
of its tenor:
"Much work has been done in the
furnishing of information to the rail-
roads passing through the basin. The
club has also done great deal in the
collecting of grains, grasses, fruits
and vegetables for the. state fair at
Helena, the Dry Farming Congress
at Billings, the Omaha Corn Palace,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22

gagged in an extensive farm loans and
real estate business in Fargo, being
associated with his father, w. A..
Scott, one of the wealthiest bankers
and real estate men in North Da-
kota. His decision to enter the bank
ing business in Moore followed a care
full investigation OF conditions in he
Judith Basin. TO the Democrat, Mr..
Scott expressed the opinion that there
is no section in The entire west which
can, in any way, compare with this
section of Montana and believes that
the Judith Basin is just beginning an
era of development which shall sur
pass anything of the sort ever cx-
perienced in the Treasure state.
The new cashier, J. H. Morrow,
has been, for several years, assistant
cashier of the First National Bank of
Fargo, North Dakota, the largest
financial institution of that state.
The other stockholders and officers
are well-known III this city and Moore
as men of large financial interests and
solid business Judgment Of the re-
firing directors, NJ. l.. Woodman, G.
NJ. Stone, ] T. Wunderlin, B. F..
Stack and Thomas Nicholson, ST.. re-
tain substantial interests in the bank
which will thus have the advantage
Of their advice and experience in the
banking business
Gordon Shafer Going to Coast.
The retiring cashier, Gordon O.
Shafer, expects to leave shortly for
the Pacific coast where he has a most
advantageous offer to enter into busi-
ness with one Of the largest financial
concerns Of the northwest TO Mr.
Shafer who has been cashier Of the
First National since it was organized
the substantial growth and splendid
reputation for progressivcness and
solidity which that institution has al
ways enjoyed is largely due.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22

and for the exhibit of the Great Nor
thern Railway at ST. Paul Some OF
the material collected by the club also
was forwarded to the Chicago Irriga-
ton Exhibition.
1t is doubtful if more good has ever
been accomplished with SO limited re-
sources as have been at the command
OF the secretary, and much more
could have been done, had there been
a reasonable support.
The securing of action by the Agri-
cultural Department towards the ex-
termination OF the pine bark beetle
which was devastating the forests of
the Snowy Mountain Forest Reserve
was another good work of the club,
though the credit for discovering the
true cause OF the trouble belongs to
Mr.. Joseph Drummer, of Pine Grove.
For the last six months the work
of the club has been carried on un-
der most discouraging circumstances,
but in spite OF the apathy and want
of interest displayed it is gratifying
to learn that the sentiment is strongly
in favor of continuing the organiza-
ton, but we need the public spirited
interest and support of the business
and professional men of the town."
Great Need of Organization.
The present year will probably be
crucial one in the history OF Lew
istown. Many matters of wider i'm
portance than ever before confronted
the business interests of the city will
come up for consideration and there
should be thoroughly wide awake
commercial club through which the
sentiment OF the community could be
expressed and which could take such
action as might be necessary to the
best welfare of the city and surround
ing country. Let every business man
in Lewistown so arrange his affairs as
to enable him to be present at he
meeting tomorrow evening.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
Laux Baby Dead.

The three weeks old girl baby Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip I.aux died sud
denly last evening about 10 o'clock
The little one was seized with fit
of coughing and passed away despite
every possible effort to save her life.
The funeral will be held from the
Catholic church tomorrow afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
Bottom Drops Out of Thermometers.
Mercury Going to Thirty-Six De-
grees Below Zero.
STORM VERY GENERAL
Entire Country Suffers From One of
Coldest Storms Of the Season
Trains All Delayed.

1t Is rather an unusual experience
Tor the residents Of the usually
balmy Judith Basin to have the local
weather man so far forget himself as
to permit the mercury to go down to
50 degrees below zero. That was the
low mercury mark which was reached
last night according to the govern
nent therm ometer Some other wealth
cr indicators went Uncle Sans little
instrument several degrees better, one
never stopping until it bumped into
the bottom OF the glass tube which
registers 46 degrees below. This is
decidedly the best Medicine Hat
stunt the local weather bureau has
recorded the present season and
stacks up very favorably against all
previous records for extreme frosti-
ness in this sheltered neck of the
woods
Steam All Frozen Up.
Naturally, there has been some
slight interruption in the mail and
train service The Sunday train did
not get through until yesterday and
yesterdays trains were abandoned.
The local service is not alone in IFS
generalization, however, as all of he
big main lines are moving their trains
with the utmost irregularity if at all.
Further consolation is experienced by
residents of the Judith Basin by re-
ports from numerous other sections
of the west where the storm was, as
usual, much worse than it has been
here.
Should Send Apologies.
Those persons who presumptously
poked fun at the. ground hog will
please send apologies, care ground
hog editor OF the Democrat.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
Ware HOUSE IS
BIG SUCCESS
Organization Formed
to Handle Wool of the Western
States Justifies Predictions.
PENWELL INTERVIEWED
Big Woolgrower From Helena Tells
Democrat of Splendid Showing
Made During First Year.

Lewis PenWcll OF Helena. organizer
Of twelve large sheep and ranch com
panics i'll Montana and one of the
heaviest stockholders in all Of these
companies whose combined wool clip
will, this year, amount to 100000
pounds, spent last Saturday and Sun
day in this city OH business pertaining
to his extensive ranch and stock IN
terests in Fergus county.
Warehouse Scheme Success.
Mr.. Penwcll but recently returned
from Chicago where he attended the
annual meeting Of the stockholders
and directors Of the Chicago Wool
Warehouse and Storage company and
gave to the Democrat his first inter-
view, since returning, relative to the
howing which that organization made
during its first year of existence.
'"The wool warehouse scheme has
proven itself huge success in every
way" said Mr. Pcnwcll ''As orig
nslly outlined and carried out, the
plan was to erect a big warehouse and
storage plant in Chicago where the
wool of western growers could be
stored and sold to the best possible
advantage. The scheme is co-opcra-
a. in that only the wool of the com,
pany's stockholders is handled. The
capital stock of $40O,000 is ,distribut-
ed among Chicago financial interests
and a large number of western wool
growers. We erected in Chicago a
huge, five-story, fire proof warehouse
with capacity Of ten or twelve nil
lion pounds of wool
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
FINE CALENDARS.
Fergus County Democrat Supply De-
partment Present Very Fine Line.

The Fergus County Democrat Sup
ply Department has received one of
the finest lines of samples of 1911
calendars ever brought to Fergus
county. We can take your order for
any sort of calendar desired and will
gladly call to show samples to those
who have not already ordered their
calendars for next year. Our prices
will meet those made by any eastern
house.
Keep your money at home by order
ing through the Democrat.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
School Notice

We will not receive children in the
FIRST grade for beginners after We'd
nesday of this week Beginners en-
tering after that date, Wednesday,
Feb. q, will be placed in the Kinder
garten. Children may enter the
kindergarten at any time.
II. A. DAVEE, Supt.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22
Outlook Fine This Year.

At the meeting which Mr.. Pcnwell
attended in Chicago, directors and
officers for the ensuing year were
elected, Mr.. Penwcll being elected the
director from Montana.
The Helena gentleman expressed
the opinion that this is to be another
banner year for the woolgrowers OF
Montana. Offers of as high as Is
cents per pound have already been
made for wool in this state and it is
the belief Of Mr. Penwell that the
highest prices ever received for west
ern woods will be paid this year
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-02-22

Seven million pounds of wool was
stored and sold at the warehouse dur
ing the past year. 100000 pounds of
this amount going from Montana,
The aim of the company was to af-
ford the woolgrower greater compe-
tition in the disposal of his wool than
was afforded by the old system OF
selling to buyers sent out by Boston
and Philadelphia commission houses.
The advantages of the organization
were realized by all of the woolgrow-
ers in this and other western states
as 1t spurred on the eastern wool
commission firms to offer better
prices than would, perhaps. otherwise
been offered Even then, those who
stayed with the warehouse PROPOSE
ton were big winners for, whereas the
average price paid by eastern buyers
for wool in the west was not more
than y cents per pound, the average
net price realized by those who
shipped to and sold through the ware
house was 20 cents per pound
"Furthcr than this, the woolgrow-
crs, as stockholders in the ware
house. were the winners 10 the cx-
tent of large dividend declared ~
the capital stock Of the warehouse
cntnnnpy'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-17
|IEAEgG11ES ozM
!. ia glfuIGN IVY

Both box and plated skirts are seen,
but they are rarely without a strap
or bias to enliven the monotony.
The chiffon motor bonnet is finding
a new USE The traveller dons 1t on
the train on removing her own hat.
Many dresses of serge or cloth are
made with round gathered blouses and
are worn with patent leather belt.
A new thing in trimming Is tai
1ored costumes of wool, taffeta or wolfe
embroidered in beads or dull coloring.
While most of the coat sleeves are
long. one sees elbow sleeves and no
sleeves at all. the sleeves OF the blouse
supplying sufficiency.
The vogue of black and white ex.
tends to chic little trotting frocks OF
black and white printed foulard, chit,
fon. etc., trimmed in black silk with
coats of black silk
Real Irish lace in the narrow inser'
tons and narrowest edges will remain
a fayorite in the realm of lingerie
neckwear, but it is often softened by
combining it with valenciennes, and
valenciennes and Cluny are much used
without the Irish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-17
Mother Goose Party.

Masquerade and fancy dress parties
are always delightful but of all the
pleasant gatherings which l have at
tended, the Mother Goose party takes
the lead. Invitations to the effect
that Mother Goose" will be pleased
to welcome her goslings at the resi-
dence of whoever gives the entertain
ment on such an evening, are sent out
fully two weeks in advance. The re-
quest to come in costume representing
some one of the characters found in
Mother Goose" can be written on a
small card and inclosed in the envel-
ope with the invitations. These in
vitations can be made very pretty If
one can paint, by having little water
color or pen and ink sketches on
.them-such as little Jack Horner"
or the Three Blind Mice" pursued by
the farmers Wife, with her
Carving Knife"
You may be sure after these notes
have been sent out that there will be
ripple of excitement among the
young people and Mother Goose
melodies will be at premium-those
with colored illustrations in particu-
lar. Great ingenuity can be exer-
cised in getting up the costumes. At
last the eventful night arrives and
let US station ourselves in the hall
and watch the guests as they come in.
Most of the girls came without es-
corts for all were determined to keep
their identity a secret from brothers
and sweethearts. Mother Goose"
the hostess, stands in the front parlor
and Is soon welcoming motley
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-17
Novel Announcement Dinner.

There was a time but long since
pne when a girl generally consid-
red June and October as the choice
fedding month. They used to be
tlled brides months" but now
Gpid is certainly working overtime
fr If letters are any indication there
az to be many July and August
bdes. Weather does not seem to be
tEen into consideration, time nor
ssson interferes with the busy little
81 Of love.
An innovation in announcements is
afays welcome and l am glad to tell
Fofthis one. Instead Of luncheon
eiht girls were asked to dinner, all
unuspecting the denouement. On go
ins into the dining-room. though, the
Ut" was up, as one girl very inele-
galtly but forcefully expressed it, for
owe the table hung a wedding bell.
TIL, table had been made from round
to ong for this occasion and down
theaisle formed by wee artificial trees
in proclaim jars such as are found in
the favor department came complete
wedding party even to the flower
girls ring bearer, etc. The men OF
the party were in uniforms of cavalry
men of the ~. S." army and there
were silk flags festooned upon the
wall. The minister was in black with
surphce and stole, and even tiny
gilt cross showed, while his open book
bore the date of the approaching nup-
tials in writing as perfect as copper
plate. The color scheme was yellow,
as befitted cavalryman's bride.
Every one was delighted. The dolls
costumes were carried out entirely in
crepe paper, except the brides veil OF
tulle After dinner the bell rang and
the man of the hour" appeared with
a bunch of men who were to be in
the bridal party.