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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES
ISSUED THIS MONTH
CUPID FAIRLY BUSY IN THIS SEC
TiON DURING MONTH or
SEPTEMBER.

Marriage licenses were issued by
Cler kof the Court j. l.. Martin this
month as follows:
Sept. 2-Joseph T. Mcintyre and
Lillian Goede, Of Grass Range.
Sept. 8--Willard Martin and Mayme
Lloyd, Of Natal.
Sept. 11-Richard Lausch and Paul
Inc c. Garten. OF Lewistown.
Sept. 12--James Tullock and Agnes
Kerr, of Kendall.
Sept. 13-Rollie Lloyd and Edith
Amos, of Natal.
Sept. 16--James A. Stephenson and
Ida May hide, of Lewistown.
Sept. 17-Thomas Il. Durnstop and
Mary M. Jordan, Of Lewistown.
Sept. 19--Hugh II. Noel and Octa
M. Shepherd, of Utica.
+ Sept. 23-W. +. Sherman and Kath-
reen Williams, of Gilt Edge.
Sept. 24-Harry l.. Fitton and Della
f. Schantz, of Lewistown.
Sept. 25-George C. Knudson and
Anna s. Hanson, Of Lewistown.
Sept. 27-John Kombol and Pauline
Mirosh, OF Lewistown.
Sept. 29-John Il. Callewaert, of Al
berton, Montana, and Elsie M. p. New
mann, of Grass Range; Dan A. Myers
and Louise B. Wetmore, of Kendall.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07

wood, or Charley Smith, or J. X.
Vardaman, or E. Fadden Townsend, or
Colonel Henry Aristides Barnhart, or
any of the rest of them, and Is mere
ly a fugitive thought set down in a
fugacious manner.
To return to the subject before the
house, there are few reasons why
editors go to congress; but / venture
to state, for the information of all
concerned, that no editor ever before
went to congress for the same reason
Tom Stout did. History contains no
parallel for the impelling cause for
the advent of Tom Stout. of Montana,
In our national forum. l defy all and
sundry to dig up another similar con-
sideration, design, nationality or logi-
cal basis for the presence of any edi-
tor, since time began, in the halls of
congress. drawing down a salary and
perquisites, and belonging to the great
and unterrified majority-or to the
great, and similarly unterrified mi
nority either.
The reason for Tom Stout is unique,
and this is it: He is one OF Oscar I'm
derwood's faithful followers because
the railroad fare from New London,
Missouri, is two dollars and sixty
cents less to Billings, Montana, than
the railroad fare from New London,
Missouri, to Boise, Idaho. On such
small change does destinw hang! But,
at the same time, that two-sixty is re-
sponsible for Tom. Suppose he could
have spared the two-sixty and had
gone to Boise, Idaho! The chances
are he would not be in congress at all
at least, not yet. He could not spare
the twO-sixty. Hence he is in con-
gress, as l shall explain.
Tom-that's the way he signs him
self; so it smacks of no familiarity
with statesman to speak of him in
this informal manner-Tom lived in
New London, Missouri, having been
born there and unable to get away un.
CONTINUED on page twelve.)
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
APPRECIATE WORK
OF COMMISSIONERS
FLATWILLoW PEOPLE SEND IN
A LETTER OF
PRAISE.

The county commissioners have de-
voted a lot of time during the past
few months to studying conditions in
the various sections of the county and
learning from personal inspection
just what the needs are with respect
to roads and bridges. It goes with.
out saying that the commissioners are
unable to do at once all they would
like to do in the way Of making these
improvements. because the demand
constantly outruns the means avail
able, as is inevitable in a section grow
ing and developing as rapidly as is
Fergus conuty. That their efforts are
not without appreciation is shown by
the following communication:
Editor Democrat: We, the people of
Flatwillow and vicinity. are now en-
joying some work done on our county
roads and we certainly appreciate
what the present board Of commission
ers are doing for us. This is the first
time in the history Of the county that
this end Of Fergus has been recog.
nizcd. We now have new bridges
everywhere and good graded roads
and we can't say any more that all
the money is spent around Lewistown.
The people of this community have
gone for two and three years at a time
with bridges washed out and II any
work was done by the citizens It was
almost impossible to get their pay.
We all hope to be able to remember
this board when the proper time
comes. In behalf of the community,
Yours respectfully,
F. C. MILLSAP.
G. A. DAVIS
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
initial LECTURE
CLUB ATTRACTION
FINE ENTERTAINMENT PROMISED
FOR NEXT THURSDAY
NIGHT.

The Lewistown Lecture club series
of entertainments will open Thursday
evening, Oct. 8. at the Presbyterian
church. with what the committee con-
siders a stellar attraction. This. is
the famous Dixie Quintet, composed of
five of the most noted colored male
vOcalists on the stage. All but one Of
these entertainers were members of
the famous organization that for two
years proir to this season interpreted
the Epic of the Negro" Joseph Gray,
the pianist, has been a Lyceum star
for two seasons. They are all high
ly gifted and their entertainment
Thursday evening ought to start the
season OF in good shape, for they
are certain to delight the large audi
ence that is anticipated for this open.
ing attraction.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
oid.Timers, Meetlna.

Following is the program to be car
ried out at the meeting of the Old
Timers at the Presbyterian church on
Oct. Is at p. m.:
Reading OF minutes.
Report of standing committees.
Report of special committees.
New business.
Good of the order
Music.
Paper.
Music.
ExtempOraneous remarks by old
timers and social hour.
The meeting will be held in the Sun
day school room Of the Presbyterian
church on Wednesday, Oct. Is, at Z
o'clock. Refreshments will be served
at this time. consisting of salad, sand
wiches. cheese. pickles, coffee and
fruit
1t Is expected that there will be a
large attendance. and in order that the
committee may know how many to
provide for, they especially request
that those expecting to attend will no
tify them as soon as possible.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
MANY SHEEP SOLD
DURING PAST WEEK
WILL BE SHIPPED FOR FEEDING
WAITE AND DEATON SELL
CATTLE,

There have been number of sales
of sheep and lambs during the past
few days. the total aggregating con
siderably over 10000. w. H. Fergus
sold 5000 4-year-old wethers at $3.50;
Samuel Phillips sold 5000 head, price
not stated; and upwards of 5000 old
ewes were sold, the top price being
$2.25. In addition, 5000 lambs were
sold at from $2.35 to $3.50. All the
sheep 60 to Billings for feeding.
Mike Kelly, who recently sold his
fine ranch at Forest Grove, is this
week shipping 5000 sheep from Grass
Range to his farm in Wisconsin, where
he will feed them and then put them
on the market.
Cattle Shipments.
A number of cattle shipments have
already been made from this locality
and steers are going on to Chicago
right along. They show a marked
falling off as compared with previous
years and 1t is expected that the total
shipments from Fergus county will be
the lightest In many seasons.
An Important Deal.
John D. Waite last week sold to T.
A. NARROW. of Helena. $50 cattle and
about 200 calves, which Mr.. Waite and
Murray Deaton have been running in
Mcagher county since last spring. Mr..
NARROW will put the stock upon his big
ranch near White Sulphur Springs.
While the price Is not stated, 1t is
known that Mr.. Waite and Mr.. Deaton
made nice profit on the deal.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
US COUNTY, MONTANA OCTOBER =, 1913

amoutn of the loss sustained by him
through a fire about year ago. He
sets out that his residence and ranch
adjoins the Milwaukee's right of way
near town and that the defendant had
negligently allowed dry grass and
weeds to accumulate on the right of
way; that this accumulation was set
on fire by live Goals from an engine,
the fire spreaing to the plaintiffs
premises and destroying sheds, barn.
hay, etc., causing loss of $2,076.12.
Insurance to the amount of $4OO car
ried by him has been paid and he
seeks to recover the balance, $1,67612.
p. X. Cheadle is the defendants at
torney.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
the law before the state board of
health direct upon petition.
Payments on PAVING.

Payments on Paving.
City Engineer Birkland's estimate
of the paving work on Sept. 80, shows
that in District No. 8 the contractor
was entitled to $4,000, and in Dis
trict No. 10, $4,000, these amounts be-
ing 20 per cent under the total, which
is retained by the city.
Is It a Street?
o. w. Belden, representing Jos. Ben
jamin, said the latter some time ago
sold lot at the end of what would
be Ouelette street, If it were extended.
Mr.. Benjamin had a warranty deed
for the property and gave the pur-
chaser a similar deed to the property.
The purchaser had started to build
and had been stopped by the city. Mr..
Belden suggested that this was a prop
per time to ascertain whether Mr.. Ben.
jamin's title to the ground was good
or whether the city owned it.
Mayor Symmes stated that the ac-
tion had been taken because of failure
to secure a permit to build.
Mr.. Benjamin put III a petition for
such a permit and will file a plan
later. when the question back Of all
this as to the ownership Of what would
be the street If extended, will come up.
Financial Report.
City Treasurer Roy C. Cromer sub
mitted his report for September, show
ing balances in the various funds on
Oct. as follows: Waterworks, ST.
1852; fire apparatus, $6,OO5; 1912
sewer, $2l ,926.02: boulevard mainte-
nance, $536.14; library, $3.50; special
$2.707.77: sinking, $14.-
1885, Stephens endowment fund.
$244.2O; firemen's disability. $2,12542;
park fund, $4,229.92, making a total OF
54,S44.O1.
Overdrafts were reported as fol-
lows: General fund.-. $7,71259: road,
$6160.23; sprinkling, $l83.35; fire, ST.
Continued on page twelve)
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
HOGELAND IS NOW
At THE LAND OFFICE
HE SUCCEEDS WYLLYs A. HEDGES
AS RECEIVER OF THE OF
FicE-A PRESENTATION.

Abraham Hogeland last Friday sue
ceeded- w. A. Hedges as receiver Of
the United States land office and is
already familiar with the routine of
the office. AS the change was made,
Mr.. Hedges, who had filled the posi-
tion for over seven years, was called
into the rear room on some pretext
and presented with handsome token
of appreciation from his old associates
and the new officials. Fred Griffith
made the presentation.
Mr.. Hedges will continue to make
Lewistown his home and Is arranging
to open Offices and engage in land Of
flce practice.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
REPRESENTATIVE IS SUBJECT OF
SKETCH BY SAM
BLYTHE.
IN THE SATURDAY POST
Tells How Fate Decreed That Tom
Should Come to leWistown, Mon.
tana, Instead Of Boise, Idaho-ln.
terestIng and Breezy Article by
World-Famous Writer.

Representative Tom Stout is the
subject of one of Sam Blythe's inimitA-
BILE who's Why-and Why" sketches
in the last issue of the Saturday Eve
ming Post, one of the most widely read
high-class publications in tn eworld.
The article is illustrated with a strik-
ing and characteristic photo-reproduc-
ton Of Representative Stout striding
along Washington street and strik-
ing cartoon by Herbert Johnson, the
famous cartoonist of Philadelphia,
who is brother of Cashier w. J.
Johnson, of the First National bank.
Mr.. Blythe's article is as follows:
There are various reasons why edi-
tors do not go to congress in greater
numbers, one being that most editors
are so burned busy telling congress
what to do and how to do 1t that they
have no time to run down to Wash
ington and take some of their own
advice
Likewise, l suppose, there are vari-
Gus reasons why editors do go to con-
gress. These reasons are rather hard
to think Of on the spur Of the mo-
ment, but no doubt they can be dis
covered and card-indexed If one sets
his mind to it and has a taste for that
sort of thing.
OF course, when you take the edi-
tors who are not in congress, on the
one hand, and the editors who are in
congress, on the other separate
them into two grand divisions Of ms
and outs-the ratiocination of the
outs as disposed against the concate-
nation of the ins makes 1t reasonably
plain to see that the kind OF editors
who do not go to congress is teetotally
different from the kind Of editors who
do not go to congress. But, for all
that, an editor can be statesman If
he tries; and it is cinch a statesman
can be an editor anybody can-or
thinks he can when he has nothing
else to do.
It's curious thing how the editing
business of this country has fallen in
to such incompetent hands-to hear
the statesmen tell it-and, as I was
saying, when you see the kind of edi-
tors who do go to congress you cease
to wonder why SO many do not go
which is no slam at General Sher-
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
ARTES|AN WELL IS
STRUCK IN THE CITY
FINE FLOW OF WATER At THE
OLD JULIUS PETERSEN
PROPERTY.

What is said to be the first genuine
artesian well ever struck in this city
was opened up a few days ago on the
property formerly owned by julius
Petersen, now the home Of John Gill,
on Boulevard street, adjoining the
Rufus Thompson residence. The well
was drilled by John Singley, who
struck q flow of water at q depth of
120 feet. The water flowed up four
feet above the ground, and II cased
the force would, of course, send the
stream much higher. Mr.. Gill is hav-
ing a. valve put in below the frost
line and will pipe the water through
his house, there being pressure enough
to carry 1t to q second story.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
MILWAUKEE, HAS HUNDRED MEN
WORKING ON MACHINE
SHOPS, ETC.
IS ON WAY HERE
Will Look Over Work Around Lewis
town and on the Extensions Out
From Hilger, Where Track Laying
10 About to Be Started-Aetivity Of
the 500 Road.

Sew people are aware of the scale
on which operations are now being
carried on at the new yards of the
Milwaukee just east of town. A force
of hundred men is now engaged
there on the machine shops, round
houses and In getting the ground
shaped up. Excellent progress is be-
ing made on the buildings and some
of them will be required right after
the first of the year, when train serv-
ice between Lewistown and Great
Falls will be inaugurated.
At the new passenger and freight
depots large force is employed and
the structures will be pushed ahead
to completion as rapidly as possible.
The company's new Lewistown pas.
senger depot will be one of the hand
soonest structures OF the kind in the
state, costing 100000.
EarIino Coming.
President J. A. Earling, Vice-Presi-
dent c. A. Goodnow and a large party
of other Milwaukee officials will be
in Lewistown this week to look over
the progress of the work here and on
the extensions from Hilger to Roy and
Winifred. The grading is now about
all completed to both places from the
junction, four miles out from Hilger,
the steel being laid to the latter point,
and track laying is to be started imme-
diately.
Steel to Denton.
With the completion Of the Sage
creek tunnel, the steel is now being
extended to Denton and the Milwau-
KEGS line is expected to reach that
town about Oct. Is. Work on the Lew
Falls line will progress
very rapidly now.
500 Very Active.
The Great Falls Tribune says: That
the anticipated further extension OF
the Ambrose line of the 500 into north
eastern Montana is to be realized was
learned yesterday from parties in the
city from the Plentywood country.
Surveys have been recently completed
by the 500 engineers and the final 10
cations are now being made for an ad-
ditional 100 miles to the Ambrose ex-
tension. which is now almost COM
pleted to Whitehall In the northwest
ern part Of Sheridan county. It is ex-
pected that this additional 100 miles
will be constructed next summer.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
viii Fergus Improving.

After spending a couple of days in
the city, Mrs. Will H. Fergus re-
turned this morning to Butte, where
her husband is in the Murray hos
pital. The patient shows considerable
and in all probability
will shortly be able to make the Jour-
ney to Los Angeles, expecting to be
benefited by q sojourn at sea level.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
For Assault.

John Byrne, said to have been en-
ployed as laborer at the Milwaukee's
new yards. where grading, ETC., is in
progress, is under arrest charged with
assault upon an elderly man, who had
to be taken to the hospital. Both par
ties are strangers here.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
World's Series.

The worlds series between the
Giants and Athletics, winners in the
National and American leagues,
opened at New York this afternoon.
Intense interest Is taken by local fans
in the series and their opinion as to
the result Is about equally divided,
with Philadelphia perhaps a slight IA,
vorite.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
Philadelphia Wins.
Special.

New York, Oct. 6.-Philadelphia de-
feated New York in the opening game
of the worlds series, 6 to 4, each team
getting eleven hits. Bender pitched
for Philadelphia and Marquard for
New York.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
Informations Filed.

County Attorney G. J. Marshall has
filed an information against F. H.
Piercy charging him with grand lar
ceny. Piercy is the man who was
brought back from Walla Walla by
Sheriff Firmin Tullock in connection
with the alleged Wyoming oil land
Continued on page twelve.)
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
rodax,s Grain Quotations.

Following are today's grain quota
tions at the local elevators: No. /
Northern. 62 cents; No. 2, 60 cents;
No. Turkey red, 60 cents; No. 2,
5S cents; No. 1 fax. $1.13; oats. 80
cents: barley 81.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
To Reform School.

Judge Ayers on Saturday committed
Joe Roschleau to the reform school for
one year for incorrigibility. The boys
father was the complainant.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07
Granted Decree.

A decree of divorce has been grant
ed in the case of Mary Gardipee
against John Gardipee on the ground
OF cruelty. The parties were married
in this city in 1911.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07

A Small Blaze.
A small blaze at the Chester Belden
home called the department out this
afternoon. The loss was nominal.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-10-07

Damages for Fire.
Frank Day has brought an action
against the Milwaukee to recover the
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28
INSTALLING NEW
 MACHINERY AT MILL

The mill is a busy place at the present time They are in stalling a new engine and head block, and new fittings on the carriage. They are also putt ing down a six foot concrete foundation for the new saw. The mill will install a band saw in place of the old circu- lars. This is a step towards conservation as the band saw does not make as much waste and the lumber is more even. The new machinery is expected on the Yukon. It got mixed up in wreck near Pasco in Eastern Washington, and has been delayed. This will be busy sea on for the m !. as they have large orders for lumber and boxes. They are overhaul ing the Vigilant and preparing her or inspection.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28
POOR OLD REX

Rex John Raber's dog. was drowned at Yes Bay yes lerday in peculiar way. He was on board the Teddy and ..etLing ali&loIs wlien the boat arrived at that place, jumped 'et.l oard 5ni started to swi Il to the shore. He was swept under the ice, but after being under it for some time man. aged to swim out from under and was pulled on board the launch. He was too far gone however to recover, and in spite of all those on board the boat could C, for he pl'.'ky little fellow he died within a short time.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28
NOTHING BETTER
 ANYWHERE

Residents of this locality have certainly plenty of ground for congratulation on the weather of the past few weeks. It is hard to imagine even Southern California as being any better. Taken all to- Sether, with the exception of the high winds of early Jan uary the past two months have been remarkably fine and promise an early spring for this region. An early spring means that business will be sood during 1913, a thing we all desire. And while we are on the matter of business, it would be in order to call the attendtion of the Miners read CTS to the unprecedented de- mand for residence property witch has ;!evc'oped within the last month, in itself a mighty good promise of prosperity and a manifestation of the faith of Ketchikan's residents in the future of the town.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28

No. ,, Pioneers of Alaska, re vealed the fact that there arc many trail blazers, literally or figuratively, in this town Of Ruby. Over one hundred and twenty-five jointed on organ
 The organization of Igloo ization night, and there are many others still to be heard from.-Ruby RecordCitizen.
 The coming administration can spread bread upon the wal CTS, as it were, by opening up the coal fields in Alaska, and Il would be returned an hundred fold-and buttered bread at lhat.-Cordova Alaskan.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28
EAcLES' ANNUAL BALL


 Ketchikan Aerie of the F. O.. F. is making preparations for the annual grand ball of the Aerie on St. Patrick's Day, March 1T. A committee con- sisting of Newt Casperson, A.. E. Teeter, George Howe, Noah Howell and Wm. Short, has the matter in hand and are making big medicine to guar antce a good time. For further announcements watch the col um3s of the Miner.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28
WOULD SURPRISE
 HIS WlEE

During the last day or two, a deal has been closed between M. A. Mitchell and l.. D. Ryus, whereby the latter becomes the owner of the old Mitchell res idence. Roy intends to sur prise his wife with the new home on her return from the south where she has spent the winter, and has requested the Miner Man to ask Mrs. Ryus' friends not to write telling her about 1t.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28
ED. RUSSELL IN TOWN

Ed. Russel, the proprietor of the Juneau Dispatch, hit town on the Jefferson last night, and IS around town this morning greeting his many friends. He will return to Juneau on the first boat.
 Pekin, Feb. 24-The Empress Dowager died here last night after a very short illness.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28
"BlLL" ON HIS WAY HOME

According to advices from the Sound, w. F. Schlothan Of the Northern Machine Works, who has been in the south for the several weeks, will arrive up within the next few days. He writes that everything is fine with him, and that he will be glad to get home again.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28
GOING TO THE CAPITAL

Hon. c. E. Ingersoll, of the Territorial Legislature, leaves on the Yukon tonight for the cap;'a to .i>' ID i'> duties ':,erc. Mr 'ng7r, Ii has given the matter of necessary legislation for this region a great deal of attention this last several months, and has several bills in mind he in- tends to introduce.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28
EXPECTS COAL ON
 THE SANTA ANA

Manager Charles Taylor ex poets a shipment of coal on the Santa Ana within the neXt few days. 1rn was not off cially notified what date the vessel sailed, but was wired that she was on the way. He expects she will have in the neighborhood of two hundred tons of coal on board for this nOrt.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-02-28
NOTICE TO MARINERS

Alaska, Wrangell Straits, South Ledge Buoy 4, reported out of position. Will be re- placed as soon as practicable, By direction of the Commis- sioner of Lighthouses. In tn :, absence and by the direction of the Inspector.
 MILO HOADLEY,
 Superintendent.