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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02
FLORENCE CULVER
HOFFMAN IS BRIDE
lEWISTOWN GIRL MARRIED TO
RAY DENhART At STANFORD
YESTERDAY MORNING.

The marriage of Florence Culver
Hoffman and Ray F. Denhart occurred
yesterday morning at Stanford, and
was attended by number of relatives
and friends of the contracting parties
The bride is a native of Lewistown
and is we'll known as very talented
pianist. She made Great Falls her
home for couple of years and more
recently has made her home with her
aunt at Stanford.
Mr.. Denhart has resided on the west
side for some time and, while not well
known in Lewistown, has many friends
in the western part of the county aid
is fine young man. 5a
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Culver, of Lewistown.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02
STRUCK BY ThAiN.
Chauffeur Has a Narrow Escape, But
His Injuries Are Not Serious.

Isaac Massiur, a chauffeur en-
ployed by the Lewistown Auto com
pany, had very close call last Friday
afternoon, when an auto he was driv-
ing from the hin down Main street
was struck by the incoming passenger
train. The driver had his cap drawn
down and mis- coat up over his ears
and was watching the carbureter as
he came down the hill and neared the
crossing at Eighth avenue and Main
street. He was almost on the track
when he first saw the locomotive and
at once put on the brake, but it would
not hold in the snow and the car slid
on the track just in time to collide
with the locomotive. The driver was
pitched out and received bad cut ON
the head and was otherwise shaken
up and bruised, but luckily his injuries
We're not of serious nature. The
auto was pretty well wrecked. two
wheels being taken off. ....
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02
.F|RE|MEN SCORE 0NE
MORE GREAT SUCCESS
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL BALL FRI
DAY NIGHT ALL THAT WAS
HOPED FOR.

The fourteenth annual firemen's ball
at Harmony hall Friday night was Il
huge success from all points of view.
The attendance was very large, the
music furnished by Mahana's augment
ed orchestra excellent, and the enjoy
ment of the guests complete.
The programs were a. novelty, one
side bearing photos of the depart
ment's famous mascot, "BOscow," the
wolf. And "Boscow" was present in
person and seemed to enjoy It all
quite as much as the others. aN -
The general committee having ac-
tive charge OF the arrangements were
composed OF Paul Rathbun, John
Sweeney, Don Anderson, viii Gardner,
Charles Fowler and Ed. J. Baker. NJ
The floor committee was composed
of Art Baker, Allen Wilson, Tom
Baker, Con Daley, Henry Slater, Will
Slater, Ed. Baker, Al Erickson, Paul
Tabor and Charles Fowler h4
The officers of the association are
]. C. Bebb, chief; Art J. Baker, as
sistant chief; Ed. J. Baker, first lieu
tenant; John D. Crowley, second lieu
tenant; Paul Rathbun, president:
Glenn Porter, vie-president; j. D.
Crowley, secretary-treasurer. ..,i,.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02
ANOTHER COLD WAVE,
Washington Weather Bureau Predicts
More Cold Weather.

Washington, ID. C., Dec. 3l.-Wintry
weather will be general all OF the com
ing week, according to a bulletin is.
sued late tonight by the weather bu-
reau. Stormy weather also is predict
ed over the north Atlantic steamship
routes, the British isles and northwest
ern Europe. A marked change to cold
er weather will Overspread the coun.
try east of the Mississippi river with
in the next So to 4S hours, continues
the bulletin. unseasonably cold wealth
er viii continue the next several days
in the middle west and southwest and
in the Rocky mountain region.
The next disturbance Of Importance
to cross the United States will appear
in the far west on Tuesday. This dis
tnrbance will be preceded by reac,
tion to normal temperature, be attend
ed by general SHOWS in northern and
rains in southern districts. and will be
followed by decidedly cold weather
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02
H. c. Often AND
M'M|LLAN MARRIED
CEREMONY TAKES PLACE THURS
DAY MORNlNG-LEAvE
FOR COAST.

Thursday, at noon, Herman G.. Often
stole a march on his more vivaciOus
friends, and with the assistance of
Miss Florence Mcmillan, daughter Of
Mrs. Angus Mcmillan, consummated a
pleasant little romance by joining the
merry crowd Of married folks. After
the ceremony which made these two
Of Lewistown's most popular young
persons one. the guests were treated
to most sumptuous repast, at the
close Of which Herman sprung an
other surprise by quietly stealing
away with his charming bride to catch
the early afternoon train out OF Hob
son. Harry Allen, always on hand
with his 'Billiken' car. was waiting
for the young couple by the time the
desert was being served, and an hour
later they We're waiting for the train
to Great Falls at the Hobson station.
A long distance phone call Wednes-
day evening proved that Herman and
Mrs. Often were enjoying the Rainbow
Hotel at Great Falls, but that they
California beckoned and Herman
thought they might go on to Honolulu,
where everything is usually tranquil
and lovely and different from what
might have been, had Herman decided
to stay at home a few days. This was
especially demonstrated by the re-
marks and quotations which brother
Hank and Allen found written all over
the tonneau OF the car in chalk, and
no doubt the quiet and wise Herman
is taking keen enjoyment out of the
little fun he experienced at the ex-
pense of his friends, who, while wish
ing Herman every JOY possible, still
are not above handing him a little
remembrance in the way of getting
too familiar Mr.. and Mrs. Often will
be at home after return at the lower
Often ranch, near Glengary.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02

Securing Riuht of Way.

F.S. Webster, right-of-way agent for
the Milwaukee. has returned from
Deer Lodge, where he closed up with
Cyrus Spangler for right of way
through the Spangler ranch. Mr..
Webster says Spangler is in excellent
physical shape.
The Milwaukee has also just closed
mp with Ole Vinger for right of way
through the Vinger ranch, near Grass
Range. paying Mr.. Vinger $500 for
something under forty acres. The
right of way for the road to Grass
Range has now been secured, except
portions through the McCauley, Snyder
and Metzell ranches. and this will all
be secured shortly. it is expected.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02

horse stealing business, as he has
served three terms in prison, twice
for stealing horses. According to
Sheriff Orich, McAdams was sent to
the penitentiary twice from Helena.
The first time he was sentenced In
September, 1901, in the federal court
at Helena on the charge of stealing
horses on the Crow reservation and
he served year in the federal prison.
After being out about two months
he was sentenced from Helena on
another charge and after serving four
months he was granted new trial
and secured his release His last trip
TO the penitentiary was upon sentence
from Billings for stealing horses, and
he served one year at Deer Lodge.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02
OliXer.White.

l. %. Oliver and Miss Ethel White,
both of Straw, were united in mar
riage yesterday evening at the Pres
byteriaD manse, Rev. Wright perform,
ing the ceremony. Mr.. Oliver is one
of the best known ranchers in the
Straw country and has handled sew
eral big p,Ow outfits in that vicinity
for the past several years. The bride
is also well and favorably known in
Straw. having lived there for some
time. Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver left for
Straw this afternoon and will make
their home on the Oliver ranch
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02
NOISY WELCOME FOR NINETEEN
HUNDRED AND TWELVE BE.
GINS AT MIDNIGHT HOUR.
JUDITH CLUB RECEPTION
Brilliant Social Event Last Evening"
Rooms Beautifully Decorated-At-
tendance Is Very Large-Dancing,
Cards and Observation-Disclosures
ments All Perfect.

With shrieking Of whistles, changing
OF bells, footing of horns and fusl-
lade of shots, the New Year was
ushered in at midnight Sunday and
then the celebration was on.
At the various churches Sunday eve
ming the discourses all had reference
to the dying and dawning years, and
from then on to midnight the streets
were animated. Just as soon as the
border line was crossed and Monday
morning came in with the New Year
the celebration began. The center of
it all was the Bright hotel, where
special arrangements had been made
for the enjoyment of all who wished
to watch the old year out. A splendid
orchestra under 7. p. Haller furnished
music and enjoyment reigned for some
time.
Business Suspended.
Business was wholly suspended
throughout the city yesterday and all
devoted themselves to enjoying the
holiday
The sleighing was perfect and a
large number were out in cutters and
everything on runners.
The hotels all served special repasts
and the strangers in the city Jared
Iwell.
Judith Club Event.
The reception of the Judith club last
evening was the crowning affair of
New Years. This is always the social
event of the season and the reception
last night was brilliant and enjoy
able affair. The committee in imme-
diate charge, Bert d'Autremont, Jay
Steinbarger, G. E. Mathews and Julian
Sutter, had carefully perfected all ar
rangements. The rooms were dec
Grated by Mr. Horrigan, who secured
a beautiful effect by the use of chrys-
anthemums. The stairway was bow
cred with pink blossoms, while the
two large rooms, thrown into one for
dancing, We're decorated with white
chrysanthemums. Long lines OF the
blossoms extended from the corners
| and We're caught at the chandeliers
in the centers Of the rooms. The
library was transformed into a card
room and it was similarly decorated.
On the upper floor, where refresh
ments were served at long tables, pine
twigs were used for decorating.
| The invitations were of course, con-
fined to members Of the club and their
ladies and the company was a very
large one. Many beautiful costumes
were worn by the ladies and society
was out in force.
| Excellent music was furnished by
Mahana's orchestra.
The Lady Maccabees gave New
Years ball at Harmony hall last eve
ming. 1t was largely attended and
very enjoyable affair. The music was
furnished by Gerome's orchestra.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02
IMMENSE AMOUNT OF BUSINESS
DONE BY CLERK AND RECORD.
ER DURING LAST YEAR.
ALL RECORDS SMASHED
Amount of Fees for December Nearly
Fifteen Hundred Do.ars--Averaoe
of a Thousand Dollars a Month
During Year--Shows Activity In
Realty-Commissio Meet.

When the county clerk and record
er's office closed for the year Saturday
night, Clerk and Recorder II. r.. Gun
nngham had the satisfaction of know
ing that the fees for December had
broken all records, while the fees
paid in during the year likewise made
q new years record 8@iF eH9'94
During last month the fees amount
ed to $l,435. The next two largest
months in the history Of The effice
were November, 1911, $1,254 aad De
cember, 1910, $1,196. ,shf't 'ro l'8
For the Year tA3B
During the last year the receipts
from fees made a monthly average of
close to $1,000, which would give u
total of about $4,000 for the year, an
unprecedented record Notwithstand-
ing the heavy increase in business
the expenses of the Office have been
Kept down close to the former mark
Last month extra help was needed to
keep up with the work, yet the total
expenses did not exceed $500, leaving.
nearly a thousand dollars surplus.
The result shows the activity In
realty in Fergus county during 1912.
although OF course, n good many pa
pers filed for record did not deal with
realty. r,1
Commissioners Meet.
The county commissioners met to-
day and the session will continue to-
morrow. #MN
The time will be taken up entirely
with routine business, mostly ROAD
matters.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-01-02
Commissioners Meet.
Left for the Coast.

Fred X. Jacobs, long connected with
the Phillips Drug company in re
sponsihle capacity, has resigned his
position, and with Mrs. Jacobs will
leave this week for the coast, To look
up a new location. Mr.. Jacobs takes
this step in the hope that the change
will benefit his Wifcs health. Both
have many friends here, who will re-
gret to see them leave LeWistoWn.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26
Flood Sufferers.

Reports coming from the Mississip-
pi Delta tell of much suffering among
the people of that section The
mighty Mississippi continues to rage
in her mad fury. No one is shown
whit of mercy who happens to come
In her path, and the worst Of it all
is the end is not yet. The waters will
recede in a few days, and the farm
ers and townspeople as we'll will be
able to return to their homes, and
sl"sh will give way to the cotton and
corn; but the labor and material that
has been destroyed can never be re-
placed It is this great loss that will
cause the people to suffer
These foods do not come often In
as great volume as the one Just pass
ING, but when they do come the loss
is so great that it requires several
years for the afflicted to recover. 1t
is estimated that it would cost about
SS,O00,O00 to build levees that would
hold the water Of the Mississippi, and
IL the estimate Is correct the gorven
ment would do well 10 at once sci
about to do the work.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26

AGAINST DIsFRANcHIsEMENT,
President Taft Opposed the Pro-
posed Maryland Law-Belleves In
the Equality of the Races.
With view of obtaining Mr.. Taft's
views on the Maryland proposition
Of Acknowledgement Of the colored
people in 1909, William F. Stone, col
lecter of the port of Baltimore and
sergeant-at-arms OF the Republican
national committee, wrote the Presi-
dent and received the following re-
ply:
my Dear Mr.. Stone-I have your
letter of December 3, but have not
been able to answer 1t until now.
don't think any one can read my
North Carolina speech with any care
and on that base the belief that
would favor such a bill as that pro-
posed in Maryland. The provision
that the first class of eligible voters
shall be those persons who on the
1st day of January in the year 1869,
or prior thereto, were entitled to vote
under the laws of Maryland or any
other State of the United States
wherein they then resided, and that
the male descendants of such persons,
as a second class. shall be entitled
to vote, was intended to exempt the
persons thus made eligible from the
educational or property qualifications
which follow in the descriptions of
the fifth and sixth classes of persons
who shall be entitled to vote.
"The same thing may be said OF
the third and fourth classes, which
includes foreign born citizens of the
United States naturalized between
January 1, 1869, and the date of the
adoption of the proposed section and
the male descendants Of such men,
toned persons. This is i'll order to
exempt such immigrants and their
descendants from educational or prop
erty qualifications.
Nov we know the first four class
es include no Negroes at all. In other
words. it is intended to free the
whites from educational or property
qualifications, but to subject all Ne
groes to them.
"The whole law ought to be con-
iemned. 1t is not drawn in the spirit
If Justice and equality, having re-
gard for the fourteenth and fifteenth
lmendments and l sincerely hope |
hat no Republican who desires equal
ty of treatment to the black and
white races will vote for it. Sim
,erely yours,
WILLIAM H. TAFT"
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1912.
Meharry Commencement.

The thirty-sixth annual commence
ment of the Meharry Medical, Dental,
Pharmaceutical and Nurse Training
Colleges of Walden University was
concluded at the Ryman Auditorium
last Tuesday night. One hundred
and fourteen men and women were
given diplomas, testifying that they
had completed the course as laid down
in the Meharry College. Some were
doctors, some dentists, some pharma-
cists and some nurses. These men
and women 90 out into the world to
take their places as servants of hu-
manity, and it goes without saying
that their mission is an important
one and that their opportunity to do
service is great.
Dr. M. C. B. Mason, who delivered
the annual address, pointed out to
them some of the things with which
they will have to contend, and he
wisely laid stress on the dread dis
ease, consumption. Negroes are the
greatest sufferers from tuberculosis
of any people of this country, and
the physician is the special agent to
combat the disease. It is always con-
sidered, however, chat they must find
some remedy to cure consumption, but
it would be better plan to put more
energy in their efforts to prevent the
setting up Of the disease.
1t is alarming to listen to the sta
tistics of the death rate between the
black and white people, but the
cause Of this great difference is not
altogether due to the reckless living
of Negroes; it is, in d large measure,
due to inadequate homes. Negroes
must work for small salaries, and at
the same time they must pay as much
for the necessities Of life as other
people. A great injustice is done the
Negro, and one that impairs his health
so rapidly, is the evil practice by
real estate men in the cities. If we
had better houses with sanitary ar
rangements that would be conducive
to good health the death rate among
Negroes in the South would be great
ly lessened. As the physicians go out
to combat disease they would act
wisely to devote some Of their time
and attention to creating a sentiment
against the erection of so many death
traps called rent houses, and the
proper maintenance of those already
occupied by colored people.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26
YOUNG LADIES' CHRISTIAN
HELPING HAND

The Young Ladies' Christian Help
Ing Hand Of Lee Avenue Christian
Church, had the pleasure of meeting
at the residence of Miss Irene Nixon,
704 Tenth avenue, South Thursday
afternoon, April 18th. AS each mem
Der arrived, her embroidery work
was begun at once. One hour was
spelt in thts beautiful work, at the
end of which the hostess served a
eicious ice course 1t was with
much reluctance that the members
departed. The next meeting will be
with Miss Hattie Taylor.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26
HEALTH OF FARMERS DISCUSSED
n BY CAPT. T. F. PECK.

This week we want to talk to the
farmers about subject in when
they are vitality interested "Tnelr
Health" the most important consid-
Grafton to them and affects their sue
cess and happiness most. The farm
er in laying his plans for work or
pleasure predicts all on the condition
that he has good health. iqo
When our health means so much
to us, we certainly should use every
precaution and safeguard to preserve
it.
Medical science has discovered the
causes for practically all the diseases
that effect mankind and they have
also, found effective measures to pre-
vent them We remember the OLD
adage that IAN ounce Of prevention
Is worth a pound of cure.'s We know
that yellow fever and smallpox only
a few years ago claimed their toll
of thousands, but now the preyenta-
tive measures have almost put both
out of business. Typhoid fever still
claims thousands annually, and is as
easily prevented as yellow fever and
smallpox, and there are number OF
diseases that can be prevented by
the same precautionary measures
necessary to prevent typhoid fever.
The Tennessee State Board OF
Health contemplates the publication
and distribution Of pamphlet on
this subject at an early date. hope
one of the pamphlets will find its way
into every home and that it will be
read and its suggestions put in prac-
tice.
This week I want to offer few
suggestions on that all important
question of sanitation on the farm.
There are three things necessary
To good health. 1st: Fresh air and
sunshine; End: pure water; and Srd;
land this largely depending upon the
first two) keeping the seeds of dis
ease out of our bodies.
Consumption, which causes the
death of more persons than does any
other disease, needs only for its
cure and prevention pure air and sun
shine, with nourishlng food; while
the dreaded typhoid fever is a water
borne disease. During the day more
or less fresh air is admitted to our
homes from opening doors, but dur
ing the night it is too often carefully
excluded. Since we depend one
third of our lives in bed, we might
with profit increase our contact with
fresh air and improve our health
without interfering with our comfort
No one enjoys having the wind blow
on them through an open window
But by covering the outside of the
window with muslin, or covering
wooden frame which fits under the
lower sash OF the window, one car
enjoy fresh air without any discom
fort. Ventilation is fresh air with
out drafts. Try this method OF OBJ
tanning it. The muslin should be
trihe heavier than cheese cloth. l
will not lower the temperature Of thu
room more than two or three degrees
Besides pure air heats easier ant
pure air remains warmer longer tnal
bad air. If the muslin is unbleach
ed it will not wet through. In re
gard to the water we use for domes
tic purposes, it is not enough tina
water should be odorless, colorles
and tasteless. It must prove to b.
pure under the chemists test Gu
bodies need large quantities Of waite
inside and out. The body is truly
system of canals, and should be flush
ed daily. Five pints OF water l
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26

The Globe Acknowledges a copy Of
the first issue of the Nashville Tri-
bune. a new weekly published in this
city. We hope for our new contem-
porary longer life than was enjoyed
by a paper Of the same name pub
lished in this city % years ago.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26
WILLIAM H. TAFT"

Mr.. Walter Hollins, who has been
the guest of Mr.. Chas. F. Bull lard, re-
turned to his home recently in Mont
gomery, Ala, where he was married
to Miss Blanche Moore Freeman,
on Easter Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Holins are expected to return to
Nashville for short stay in the near
future
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26

The managers of the home Giants
did not invite Globe reporter to
the games played with the Brooklyn
Royal Giants, but we heard our
"Gints" made few scores.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26

it will be road onward if you abide
by your consciences and by ideals of
self-restraint, and that you will at
tain a condition you hardly dream of
today Address of President Taft,
to Afro-American citizens of Atlanta,
Ca, at Bethel Church.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26

All Of Tennessee make good
strong pull-we must put DR.. ]. A.
Jones through at Kansas City in
May.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26

In a meeting held recently a case
came up that very much resembled
the tactics employed at the RAT Con-
vention." The opinion prevailed that
a certain matter ought to be invest1-
gated but no one felt willing to do
it. A few courage drops would be
good for the black brethren.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-04-26
LEADERS, RESPONSIBILITY =
SHOULD BE TAUGHT ALL THAT
CAN POSSIBLY BE TAUGHT A
WHITE MAN.


THAT isn't one strong reason why l
am In favor of maintaining excellent
universities in the South that shall
teach the colored men who are to be
the leaders of their people all that
can be possibly taught to white
man. in order to make them an el-
fective instrument in the pulpit, be-
cause over the colored people their
ministers seem to exercise a great
control. They have great response
bility, and therefore, they should be
prepared, as hardly any other minis
ter should be prepared to exercise
that responsibility and resist the
temptations to depart from the faith
and the virtuous paths that doubtless
beset m."-Address to Protestant
Ministers, at Augusta, Ga.