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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31
Swell Musicale.

What will doubtless prove to be
the finest musical program ever heard
in Lewistown will be given on the
evening Of June Sth, at Culver's hall.
The soloists will be Misses Irene
Elliot, Of Billings, and Polly Eckles,
of Helena Miss Elliott has a fine
soprano voice, which has been
cultivated under the direction Of the
finest masters Of Berlin, where she
spent four years and where she filled
a prominent place in musical circles
OF the American colony Miss
Eckles is pupil of Paul Salvage, of
New York. She has a contralto
voice OF exceptional volume and
resonance Any one who fails to at
tend this concert will miss the great
est musical treat ever offered the peo-
pie Of Lewistown. Admission, one
dollar
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
Latest Publication Shows Phenom-
email Growth of Local Concern.

4 new. directory for the Lewistown-
Billings Mutual Telephone company
will be issued the latter part OF the
present week from the press OF the
Democrat This paper is in as good
position as any one not connected
with the actual management OF this
company to appreciate its marvellous
growth We printed their first di-
rectory some five years ago. 1t was
printed on rather diminutive piece
of cardboard and contained a limited
number OF names. The present di-
rectory will fill a book OF over fifty
pages and contains some fifteen hum
dred names, including farmers who
are on lines connected with the
Mutual The property OF the COM
pany, including hundreds OF miles OF
line, cables, modern swtchboards,
real property, etc, has very large
value. The demands of the business,
which has grown by unexpected leaps
and bounds, have been such as to
keep Manager G. M. Stone constantly
at his office practically ever since the
company was started. The Mutual
is local institution, financed by local
men and is deserving the very gen
erous support which has been ac-
corded it by the people OF Fergus
county.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31

turned the latter part OF the week
from a business trip to the western
part OF the state He was shown
through the new Missoula court
house now about completed, by the
contractor, William Oliver, and says
that it is to be beautiful building
when all finished The new building
will cost two hundred thousand dol
lars and the people over that way
are we'll satisfied with the manner
in which Mr.. Oliver is doing the
work Mr.. Petersen says that they
will have a great crop OF trult
throughout the western part OF the
state this season as the frost has not
damaged tile crop in the least r."
carefully looked over a considerable
portion OF the state during his trip
and says that he saw no grain fields
which can begin to compare with
those OF the Judith Basin Every
where he went he heard words Of
admiration for Fergus county and
the opinion in general that with the
new railroad building over this way,
Lewistown is destined to become one
OF the largest cities OF the state.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31
Lewistown Base Ball Team Plays
Errorless Ball in First Game and
Shut Out Visitors.
ROTTEN In THE Second
Disheartening Reversal of Form by
Both Teams Results in Defeat by
Close Score.
Lewistown, 10; Judith Gap, 0.
Lewistown 8; Judith Gap, E.

LeWlStOWn 5; judith zap, D.
Playing like bunch OF old-time
professionals, the Lewistown base
ball team shut out the aggre CATION
from Judith Gap last Sunday after
noon by score Of Is to 0. Playing
a decidedly different article Of ball
yesterday afternoon, they lost to the
team from the same place by score
Of to 8. Were race horse to
show such reversal Of form as was
shown by the locals yesterday, it
would be ruled off the turf forever.
Put Up Fine Exhibition.
The game played Sunday by the
locals was the best ever seen on a
local diamond. Not the semblance of
an error was made. The fielding
was high-class, sure and steady, the
batting timely, the base running
dashing and the team work faultless.
Smith pitched great game, allow
ing but two hits and was never in
any danger of being scored on. But
three men got to first and but one as
far as third. 1t was a great game
for the sawed-off twirler, as it was
for the entire bunch. The visitors
played anything but good ball but
with Lewistown playing as they did
Sunday, there is not team in the
state which has any license to beat
them
Gap Team Strengthened.
The visitors plugged up their weak
spots yesterday. Willard was at
short for them and Tommy Campbell
at second. With Husband at first
and Bills at third, they had a stone
wall infield. McCabe, OF Straw,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31

pitched for them and, as usual, was
very effective against the Lewistown
sluggers. Although they hit him
rather freely, they were utterly un-
able to connect when hits meant runs,
and for six innings it looked as il
the locals were to be given a dose OF
their own shut-out medicine That
they scored was not due to their
hitting but to one or two bits OF wild
playing by the visitors.
Play Ragged Ball.
Toresdell pitched for Lewistown
and deserved to win He was steady
and effective but the saffron support
accorded him would have discouraged
any man. Some of the best and
surest men on the team were among
the worst offenders. They were
simply off just as any bunch of ball
players will occasionally get off and
the result was inevitable. 1t is to
be doubted if they play as poor a
game again all season.
On the form displayed Sunday,
Lewistown has the best ball team in
the history of the city. They are all
experienced men, including the two
Or three substitutes, and should have
no especial difficulty in winning a
large majority Of their games. 1t is
a certainty that Lewistown will have
the best ball ever seen here and those
who are concerned with the manage
ment are anxious to see the game
well supported by the loyal fans oi
the city.
With one or two weak spots
plugged up, Judith Cap will have a
team which will cut an important
figure in the race among teams OIL
this section of the state for honors
With Philbrook, Moore and Kendall
lining up strong, not to mention sucf
outside cities as Great Falls, Billings
Laurel, Miles City and Forsyth
whose teams will probably be seer
on the local grounds the present sea
son, the patronage warranting, the
fans Of Lewistown are sure to have
lot Of snort this season
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31
fine ENTERTAINMENT
BY SCHOOL CHILDREN
WELL-TRAINED YOUNGSTERS
DELIGHT LARGE AUDIENCE
WITH PLAY.

A capacity house greeted large
number OF lower grade public school
children who gave fine entertain
ment in Culycr's hall, last evening.
The work OF the youngsters showed
the result OF careful training and the
program was q most interesting one
from start to finish.
The program was as follows:
THE FETE OF THE NATIONS
March" Monstrat Vian,' Selection
From "Floradora,a Mahana's
Orchestra.
Part One.
/. England.
l. Rule Britannia.
2. Sir Roger de Covcrley Dance.
3. Trio-Swect and Low
2. Japanese fantasies.
3. West Point Gun Drill
4. Greeks-Mrth Drill
Medley Overture "The Sumner"
Mahanas Orchestra.
Part Two. =#.
|. Ireland.
/. The Wearing Of the Green.
2. The Irish Reel
IlO-l IlS l<dSl l\o9S VI sJb'iii
2 Flag Drill-Six nations.
/. The Norwegian Song.
2. French Song and Dance.
3. The Turks.
4. Italian Tambourine Dance.
5. The Dutch Dance.
g. Spanish Duet-Juanlta.
2. Germany.
!. Die Wacht am Rhein.
2 The Dance.
3. Duet-Du, du liegst mir I'M
Herzen.
A. Scotland
l. The Highland Fling
2. Comm Thru the Rye.
Kerry Mills Potporri-Mahana's Or
chestra.
Part Three.
l. Columbia the Gem OF the Ocean.
O. The Star Spangled Banner.
Lights Out'-Mahana's Orchestra.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31
Frank E. Baker, of Iowa Manufacture
ing Company, Considers Outlook
Very Favorable.
REDUCE HEATING COST
Central Plant With Pipes Running
Through City Is Favored by
Large Number of People.

Frank T.. Baker, OF the Iowa Manu-
featuring company, Oskaloosa, Iowa,
spent last Friday and Saturday in
Lewistown looking over the ground
with view to installing central
steam heating plant. In company
with J. +. Brayton, who is also in
terested in the project, Mr. Baker
interviewed number Of business
men and property owners and, before
leaving for home, informed the Dem
ocrat that the outlook here is most
favorable for such an enterprise.
City Ideally Located.
Mr. Baker stated that the conii-
tons here are almost ideal for his
project. With the compact business
district and the gradual rise from
the railroad track, this can be very
easily operated plant.
Upon his return to Oskaloosa, MIR.
Baker will prepare detailed plans Of
cost and material Ills rought esti-
mate Of the cost Of the plant is from
$4,000 to $35000
Getting Signed Contracts.
AS the time Is very short Tor Sc
curing a franchise and building the
plant this season, J.. +. Brayton has
been left in charge Of the work of
getting customers or signed up radia-
ton, and upon his success in that line
this week will depend the success of
the project.
1t is guaranteed that rates will not
be over 50 cents per 200 pounds Of
water condensation or an average Of
from IS to 50 cents per foot OF radia-
ton per year. This rate is but lit
tie above the actual cost of the coal
used
The company will be financed and
built provided 25,OO0 to 10000 feet of
radiation can be secured. If you wish
central heat, sign up this week.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31
SURVEYORS IN THE FIELD.
Great Northern Northern Pacific Is
Working On Helena Line.

Helena Independent. With four
parties Of surveyors in the field be-
tween Helena and the Judith Gap
there is every indication that con-
struction work on the recently an
nounced line into Helena will be
commenced in the near future. In
addition to the Northern Pacific,
Great Northern surveyors reported
last week at Canyon Ferry and at
Watson's. Two other parties are
working on the north fork OF the
Smith river, between White Sulphur
Springs and Meagher, which is To-
Gated on the line OF the Billings K
Northern at the Judith Gap.
Actual construction work has COM
mcnced on the Great Northern cut
off from Mondak via I.ewistown to
IIaucks on the Billings & Northern,
and it is expected that construction
work will soon commence on the
Northern Pacific cutoff from Glen
dive
As explained By Mr.. Hill and Mr..
Elliott during their recent visit to
Helena the Great Northern will build
to Haucks and the Northern Pacific
to Meagher, both on the Billings X
Northern, and from the latter point
the roads will build joint line into
Helena The newly constructed line
OF the Northern Pacific, owing to its
more direct route and lesser grades.
This new line will affect saving OF
IS miles between St. Paul and Hell
ena, and will in addition open up an
empire of rapidly developing terri
tory in central Montana.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31
Fair Catalog Out.

There will be issued from the press
Of the Democrat this week $500
copies Of the catalog and premium
lists OF the county fair, which is to
be held in this city September 6, z,
8 and g. The catalog consists OF
sixty-four pages and is a most at
tractivc publication. The business
people OF Lcwistown patronized the
proposition literally with advertising
George Beasley and Charley Bebb
had the contract for getting out the
book and the job reflects credit upon
their hustling qualities as well as the
job department Of the Democrat,
which turned out a most artistic job
in few days.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31

and has arranged for several OF them
TO be present and give the assembled
delegates the benefit OF their expert
cnces.
Among those who will address the
meeting is ID. Ward kng of the de-
partment OF agriculture OF Missouri.
MIR. King is tho inventor of the IA
nous split log drag, and in addition
to explaining fully about the making
and use Of his iavoritc device, will
deliver other lectures on how roads
may best be builded or improved.
George W. Cooley, secretary Of the
state engineers OF the state highway
commission of Minnesota, will also
be present. He is a recognized au-
thority on highway building, and in
one OF his addresses will use stere-
opticon to illustrate all OF the steps
III road-making. In writing about
the convention and the part he will
take i'll it, Mr. Cooley says i'll part:
"On June II | will deliver an ad-
dress on Primary Highways and
furthermore, ii you think it would
add to the interest of the occasion,
will gve lantern slide exhibition in
the evening, Of about 100 road pic
lures. This will occupy about an
hour and will be the same that | in
tend TO give at Crookston, Mimi.
June and 2, and at Fargo, June p
and 25."
Several other out Of the state
speakers will address the convention,
one of whom Will be an expert from
the department Of agriculture of the
United States, and Engineer Voshell
will speak two or three times on
practical road construction. One of
the sessions presided over by En-
gineer Voshel will be devoted to
talks by delegates who will be given
opportunity to ask the engineer all
manner of questions on road building
In addition to these, Governor
Norris is slated for one or more adj
dresses, as is a representative Of the
state board Of engineers, also mem
bers Of the faculty Of the state agri-
cultural college Senators Dixon and
Carter and Representative Pray have
also promised if possible, to attend
and to address the convention.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31

tinued Judge Cheadle, can the price
less heritage Of freedom and unity,
for which so much precious blood has
been spilled, be preserved for the
American people.
Exercises at the Cemetery.
Following the exercises at the hall,
the line OF march to the cemetery
was formed. The mayor and mem
bers of the city council headed the
parade In order followed the band,
the Spanish-American war veterans,
Company D Montana state militia III
full uniform, members OF the Red
Men and Eagles lodges in appropriate
regalia, Civil War veterans in car
riages, school children and citizens.
There were the usual services at the
cemetery.
The program at the hall was as
follows:
Overture ~.....~-,...........-.-. Band
lnvocation,--.~.-~.. Rev. Ernest Wright
Anthem Octette
Introductory RemarksO. w. Belden
-..-.,~..M Mrs. Doctor +. A. Long
Address s.~ Judge E. X. Cheadlc
Mrs. DAVIS
Reading Mrs Doctor c. c. Wallin
Anthem .-.-..~.......- Octette
Benedictiorl...,~-.-..-R Rev. ]. +. Dimmick
Postlude .-..~.--.-...-. banu
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31
Large Outfit Of Great Northern Men
Arrive Here and Are Working
Both Ways From City.
M'INTOSH VERY BUSY
Milwaukee Contractor Has Large
Force Of Men and Teams at
Work On Two Sides of Town.

One OF the chief developments in
railroad circles during the past week
was the arrival OF a large outfit of
Great Northern surveyors in the city
last Fiday. Three loads of men and
their camp outfits went east and are
camped on the Casey ranch on the
Mcdonald Creek divide, while three
loads similarly equipped are camped
out on Cottonwood. 1t is understood
that they have orders to rush surveys
eastward toward the Musselshell and
westward toward Philbrook.
Options for Right-of-Way.
d. +. Smith, right-of-way agent for
the Great Northern, has been in the
city all week and has secured a large
number of 6O-day options from prop
erty owners in the city.
Large Outfits Arriving.
Big outfits OF grading supplies and
men have been arriving almost daily.
Other outfits will get i'll this week.
The Johnson & Co. outht has been at
work about four miles from the city
on the Kendall line and big outfit
will be started in tomorrow up Spring
Creek on the Milestone line The
hllWdukcc SutsSyoio aiS iioW "oih-
ing to get line through the Camas-
tral, Kmg, Branger ranches on Little
Rock Creek and the impression now
prevails that the Great Falls line will
follow the present route OF the Mon
tana road out of Lewlstown as far as
Beaver Creek, and then cut across
the Judith country in northwesterly
direction
Important Developments.
The Democrat is reliably informed
that there will be some important de-
velopments in the railroad situation
the present week but it was not ready
for publication at the time of going,
to press.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31
NOTABLES COMING.
Numerous Experts Signify Intention
of Taking in Convention at Billings.

Billings, May 27.-Chairman F. B.
Camp Of the program committee OF
the Good Roads convention is getting
things lined up III a manner that
leaves no doubt that the phase Of
the meeting over which he has charge
will be one Of great interest and
value to all who attend During the
last several weeks he has been getting
in touch with men who have national
regulations as road builders and au-
thorities on highway improvement
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31

/. Columbia, the Gem OF the Ocear
2. The Star Spangled Banner.
Lights Out"-Mahana's Orchestra
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1910-05-31
JUDITH BASIN THE BEST.

Chairman Petersen of the Board of
County Commissioners. Returns.
Julius Petersen, chairman of the
board of county commissioners, re-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-21
More Prize Dances.

The third prize dance given by
Messrs. Hogan and Rosenthal al
Marsh's hall last Thursday evening
was great success, as they have all
been. There. was good crowd,
splendid music, and everybody had a
fine time.
Another prize dance, a bigger one
than any yet given, will be held at
Marshs on Dec. 9th. There wiz
be prizes of $500 in gold, divided
into two prizes of two and one-half
dollar rare gold pieces, and this
promises to be one of the largest
and most enjoyable dances ever held
in Decorah. Coming between the
holidays, it is expected that large
numbers will attend from all around
the adjacent country as we'll as the
city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-21
Marriage Today.

Today, Wednesday, at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. X. Blount, will occur the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Madge
Ethel, to Mr.. Earl Henderson of
Central City, Iowa. The bride is a
most estimable young lady who has
grown to womanhood in DEBORAH,
where she has a large number of
friends. She has many excellent
qualities and will make a splendid
helpmate for the husband of her
choice. The groom is young man
of good character, in every way
worthy of his bride, and it is a
union in which all their friends
find every reason for congratula.
ton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-21
THE SALOON PETITION,
Canvass Is Completed, But Board
Has Not Yet Announced
Finding.

After weeks work in canvass
ing the mulct consent saloon petit
ton and also the petition of with
drawal, the board of supervisors
completed it's work of canvassing on
Monday, and have since been occu-
pied with other work. They have
not yet announced their finding, as
we understand that there were
points of law, etc, that they wish
ed to consider before deciding fin
ally upon the matter.
About the only thing that can be
stated at this time, is that the mat
ter of the sufficiency of the saloon
petition is a very close one, and
decision either one way or the other
by the board may be made, with
the possibilities in favor of the sa-
loon petition. We have no author
ity for making this statement other
than the petitions themselves and
the record made by the board. But
the situation as we go to press is
as follows. There were 1882 vot-
ers who voted at the election on
Nov. Sth. The saloon petition con-
tanned 3425 names, or about II per
cent. OF these we understand the
board threw out As, reducing the
percentage to about 20 per cent.
The petition of withdrawal contain
ed 424 names when filed. OF these
the board have marked 30 doubt
full II the names marked on both
the consent petition and the with
drawal petition marked doubtful
are thrown out, then tho petition
will have 2S votes more than the
reGuired o. per cent, and saloons
would be permitted to operate un-
der the law. This will probably bo
the result
However the matter is decided by
the board OF supervisors, il is prac-
tically certain that it will be taken
into the courts, and there is pros
pect of quite a long drawn out con-
test over the matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-21
CHRISTMAS AT THE CHURCHES
How the Various City Churches
Will Celebrate Christmas.

The churches of the city and the
Sunday schools have been busy for
some little time practicing and pre-
pairing for the usual Christmas fes-
tivities, and the little folks have
been unusually diligent in attend
ance and in observing the utmost
decorum, in anticipation of these
events.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday
school will have a Christmas tree
and the program in the church on
Saturday evening
At the Congregational church
there will be a Christmas sermon
and Christmas music Sunday morn
ing, and Christmas praise service
in the evening, with short address
by the pastor. The Christmas tree
and festival for the children will be
held on Saturday evening.
At the First Lutheran church
there will be a Christmas tree and
children's program on Monday even
ing.
The United Lutheran church will
have a program by the children of
the Sunday school on Sunday night
At Grace Episcopal church there
will be a Christmas tree and musi-
cal program Saturday night. Sun
day, communion at 500 O'Clock,
regular service at 1920, and even
ing service at 1880 o'clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-21

yet complete, the family have re-
quested President c. E. Preus of
Luther College, Rev. j. Nordby,
president of the Eastern district,
Lee, ILL.,, and Pref. o. E. Brandt of
st. Paul to speak, and others will
probably join in the services on
Friday afternoon.
1t is quite probable that large
representation of the friends of so
many years will attend the funeral,
and that among them will be many
prominent in the church. Among
these will be Rev. DR.. H. G. Stub
of Hamline Seminary, st. Paul; also
Profs. Ylvisaker, Brandt and Hove
of the same institution; Rev. o.
B. Vangsness of Story City, Iowa,
president of the Iowa district; Rev.
j. Nordby, of Lee, H., president of
the Eastern district; Rev. Hendrick-
son, of Valley City, N. D., and many
others.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-21

For Fur Coats
the only real place is BEAR s.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-21
The Contest ON Sheriff.

Next Tuesday the contest on the
election of Thos. j. Qualley as
sheriff, recently instituted by his
opponent, Phil. ]. Carolan, will open
at the court house. The recount
ing of the ballots will be done by
B. E. Jewell, chairman of the board
of supervisors, and one man chosen
by Mr.. Qualley and one by Mr.. Caro-
Ian. The outcome will be watched
with interest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-21

Oh! Christmas is coming again, you
say,
And you long for the things he
is bringing;
But the costliest gift may not glad
den the day,
Nor help on the merry bells ring
ing,
Some getting is losing, you under
stand;
Some boarding is far from saving;
What you hold in your hand may
slip from your hand
There is something better than
having;
We are richer for what we give,
And only by giving we live.
Lucy Larcom.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-12-21

We have a large number of
diamond rings for both ladies and
gentlemen, several diamond stick
pins and brooches, several loose
diamonds that may be mounted to
suit the buyer, a number of diamond
studs and other articles. All these
we are selling at special prices and
terms. Brunt & Parman, Druggists
and jewelers..