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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19

cOlloGu Out - MDooe ~ beard Of Id
visors. ana exeout1vo SECRETARY, Mias
Ella worth Tutele. on Saturday az
ternoon. Novsmbee -. from $3.50 TO
8 o'clock. IN he Presbyterian Com
mittss Of Publication Building. SIS
North sixth Street Tea Will BE-
served ana . brief account Of recent
interesting Developments In the work
Of the bureau OF vacations will be
given.
There will be . special missionary
service at st. JAms1 Church, on FRI
day, November -, 1T 8:16 o'clock, at
which Bishop Tucker will speak on
his work In Japan. The service will
be under the auspicey Of section B.
OF the Woman's Auxiliary. and the
Offering will 60 toward Bishop Tuck
ers work. The public Is cordially
invited to attend.
Tho Muglcians' Grub.
The second morning recital of the
Musicians Club Will take place on
Wednesday at Ii o'clock in the audi
torium Of the Woman's Club. The
program will be devoted to music by
American composers, and promises to
be most interesting. the members TAX
ing part being for the most part
well known here. Miss Carmelita
"HkS8 h60 TOCWHNAy COAAc W xktCns
mond from Utica, New York, and IN
the soprano ut the First Baptist
CHURCH The others on the program
are Mrs F. d. Hequembourg. Miss
Mary Sheldon, Mrs. Clarence v.
CABOT. Mrs. A. W. Martenstein, Miss
10 Hord Frank. Mrs George w, Beth
ell. Mrs. Grace 9. Morgan. Miss Anita
Kirkwood. Mrs. Thomas Whittet and
Miss Katherine Thurston-
Art Club Lecture.
On Tuesday afternoon. at 4;s0
o'clock, Rev. Frank w. Pratt will
give a lecture at the Art Club on
Titan and Italian Art" Rev. Pratt
is ono OF the most entertaining lee
turers in Richmond and It should
be a great treat to hear him.
Ba1aax.
Thursday evening. November -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19
RADTORD NORMAL NOTES.

Especial to Tho Richmond virginian.)
Radford. Va, Nov. 18.-Dr. J. p.
Mcconnell on Friday attended q meet
ing at Washington, d. c.. of the exec
utive committee Of the Conference
for Education and Industry In the
South. He Is a member Of the execu-
tive council OF the executive commit
tee for this conference, which includes
all the Southern States.
The Virginia branch of the Ameri-
can School Peace League, with head
School, DIR. ]. p. Mcconnell. presi-
dent and william E. Gilbert secretary,
will hold Its annual meeting in Rich
mond in connection with the meeting
OF the State Teachers Association No
vember 80.
The Appalachian School Improve
ment Foundation this week engaged
speakers for and otherwise helped
Community League work In the fol-
lowing schools: Cleveland High School.
Russell County; Damascus High
School. Washington County, New
River Graded School. Pulaski Coun-
tourt County.
The fellowship week." or week OF
prayer, is being observed by the
Young Women's Christian Association
this week. A public program will be
rendered by the officers and workers
of the association in the auditorium
on Friday morning. Three mission
study classes will be organized at the
beginning or the second quarter. The
Sunday school teacher training courses
and the volunteer Bible study work,
under the auspices OF the association,
have enlisted most of the students IN
this institution.
On Friday night November "a. the
Story-TelIers' Club. under the direc-
ton OF Miss Blanche Bulifant, super
visor OF the Training School. will give
n public program. Membership In
the Story Tellers' Club is voluntary.
It. however. cnlists a large number
OF students. The use of telling
il exemplified in actual practice by
teachers and students before groups
of children of various ages.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19
FARMVILLE NORMAL

Especial TO The Richmond virrinian.)
Farmville. Va. Nov. 1S.--JThrough
the influence Of Miss Florence Rohr,
0f the Normal School faculty, the
tDcal moving picture theater has ar
ranged 4 schedule OF educational pic
lures for tho beneft OF the students
IN FarmvfifS. On each Tuesday ar
tesnoon and night pictures Of educa-
t1onAl interest are shown. the sched-
uIe including Shakespearean plays,
famous scenes. etc. The pictures are
6elng witnessed by a great many stu
beats Of the Normal and OF the Train
tng school.
Tho r. w. G. A. Is now CONDUCTING
+ Fellowship week." and through the
many meetings which It Ii holding is
1nteresting = great proportion of the
yOunE ladies Of the school In tho as
0ec4ation. The meetings were start
"a ON Sunday night by MIR. DIehl.
rector Of the Episcopal Church. and
daring Zach night Of tbs week one Of
'the ladies OF the faculty is conducting
tbs meeting. Among those taking
art are Misses Mary r. Peck, Pau
Tine Williamson. Florence Rohr. Car
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19
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Continued From Sixth Pas..)

were decorated with tall vases Of
pink. white and yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS. All Of the tables were taken
and the floor was we'll crowded with
dancers.
Personals.
Mrs. Henry van Dyke. wife OF the
American minister to the Netherlands.
has arrived in New York and Is ex-
pected In Virginia soon. where she
will spend the holidays
Miss May Mercer left town yester-
day for Annapolis to attend the Army
Navy game and the Saturday even
ing hop at the Naval Academy.
Miss Beverley Armistead IAake. Of
Birmingham, Ala, will arrive 10 Rich
mond on Wednesday. November "a.
to be the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Grant Armistead at their home on
West Avenue Miss Leake was a mid
winter debutante in Richmond last
season and a number OF affairs have
been planned in her honor during her
several weeks stay here.
Important Meetings.
The bureau OF vocations invites the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19

Avlnuo. Richmond. has returned 70
her home. after . visit TO friends
Mr.. Hugh McCurdy II the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. q. NJ. Harvey.
Mrs.. ELI Tutwiler Is visiting 1t the
home Of her brother, Mr.. Arthur Wal
ton
Miss Lucy Mosby has returned. after
a visit to friends in Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amber Mason Black
ford left on Tuesday for Greenwood,
8. G,
The Ladies' Aid Society OF st. Johns
Church met on Thursday afternoon
at Mrs. Jacob Stoneman's apartment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19

ris sutAsrIaad. Christins xunos and
0race =. Mn.
The senior class of the Normal
School gnvs minstrel entertainment
last Saturday night at the auditorium.
In which about forty girls participated,
The musical part OF the program was
under the direction Of Miss Christine
e. Munoz and the dramatic work un-
der the direction Of Miss Leola
Wheeler. Miss Elsie Bagby took the
interlocutor's part and was exception
ally good in this role. as were the
lend men," Misses Eugenia Lundie
and Jessie Kellam, while Miss Ethel
Surface made a most excellent ac-
companist. The Hampton Quartet
and the trio delighted all with their
songs, and the shot about Rich
mond College having the Hampden,
Sidney blues was the hit of the even
ing. The entertainment was very
good and was greatly enjoyed by all
present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19

~ s:ss sfsaesh. ne lasus bazaar
planned b. the catAoiis woman's
Club win opsn 1t Nc0nrs Hall. SO
Mast Grace street Bishop o'Con-
neil will b the prominent speaker
Of the opening night and u his honor
the decorations will ~ IN purple. The
general color scheme 70 b carried
out In the hall win b. white and gold.
Committees from each parish have
charge Of the many attractive booths
and each booth viii have night
named in it, honor. There will be a
handsome door prise each night. and
besides the regular order Of refresh
ments supper win BE- served
Attractive dramatic programs have
been arranged for each night by Mrs.
A. L. Ward, q member Of the Lynch
burg Dramatic Club. who Is In Rich
mond for the purpose. Mrs John
M. Miller. president Of the club. Is
chairman. The bazaar will close
Thanksgiving night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19
9sCUsS PLANS FOR
ALUMNI CLUB HOUSE


Special to the Richmond virginian)
Biacksburg. Va. Nov. 1s.--John w.
eull. Of Lignite. Va; DR.. Lawrence
nee. Of Richmond. and James FL.
lbboney. of Roanoke, were the out
-town members attending the meet
1g Of tho executive committee OF the
eneral Alumni Association here this
sex.
J. Amber johnson, Of Richmond.
pesAented the architects plans for the
csub house which the alumni propose
a build on the campus and the COM
hittee discussed very thoroughly ways
nd means for tho erection of the
guiding. A definite report on this
Viii be made at the annual meeting Of
Inc association In June.
Tentative plans for reunion of the
Alumni at the college during the 1917
balls were discussed and a special
ssudents will be arranged. Tho COM
mittes will meet later In the session
~ the call Of the chairman. J. w.
Gsuil.
DR.. wcatherford Speaks.
DR.. w. .. Weatherford, Of the In
f4rnational Committee OF the Young
0esn's Christian Association. spent
Monday and Tuesday at the college,
speaking to the students twice each
o.y and holding many conferences
ways : Welcome visitor here ana the
visible results Of his visit are: a
greater interest in the work Of tho
LEGAL aasociAtion. increased enroll
mAnt In tho Bible study classes, and
ne determination OF a number of the
students to engage In active Christian
service.
Professor s. r. Pritchard. Of the
Department of Electrical Engineer
Ing, is In New York to attend a meet
ms Of the educational committee of
the National Electric Light Associa-
tion. Professor Pritchard Is the only
representative OF \ southern college
IN this association.
Work on the concrete walk which
the students In the agricultural
course are building from the Agricul-
tuSAl Hall to the Administration
Building. where It connects With the
one running down from the barracks.
u nearing completion and a part of 1t
. already in use. Following the GUS
Tom inaugurated by the Senior Glass
! Of last year, the class OF 1917 will
build 4 walk from the library to the
oeId house. The material for these
walks Is furnished In part by the col
| lege and each man In the class gives
- least one days work towards it's
construction.
DR.. Drinkaryi In Washington.
DR.. Alfred w. Drinkard, Jr., direc-
tor OF the Virginia Experiment Sta
tton was In Warrington this week for
the conference OF directors OF all the
experiment stations in the country.
At the regular meeting of the Sci
|Nnce Club Monday night. Dean III. l.
Price. of the Agricultural College,
spoke on the subject. What is
Eugenics?" and a. number OF voiun-
|tary reports were made by the MEM
bers.
The german and cotillion clubs OF
the college will give their Thanks
1zring dances Friday and Saturday
nights. December LIST and I'd. the CO.
Million members entertaining at the
Mcld house and the german club In its
hall
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19

l
Especial TO the RSchmond virgfnian.)
Lvnchburg. Va, Nov. ia wsA-
ding Of unusual Interest here was sol
emnissd this evening 1t . o'clock 1t
First Presbyterian Church, when Miss
Katherine Baker. daughter Of the late
DR.. william E. Baker and Mrs.. John
w. Craddock. became the bride Of
Charles Granville Craddock, Jr.. son
Of John Wimbish Craddock. the pas
tor Of the church, the Rev. DIR. James
Dunlop Paxton oficiating.
Miss Elsie Craddock. sister OF the
groom and stepsister Of the bride, was
the maid OF honor. The groomsmen
and bridesmaids were: Messrs. T.
Gibson Hebbs, Mitchell Strother,
Thomas J. williams, Frank d. Baker,
brother of the bride. J. Gordon
Payne, J. bearing Christian, Chris
tan Butler and Edward Darlington.
and DR.. Thomas N. Davis: Misses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19

lGAsunssG ~ cAs11l1nn. $50 \
Lslta Dsw 80 11stomGo Noe1E
Nttis Nisseo DeaAe 81 Ooe411v
Moore were the noWee o4S1a 49,
scattered shasta AAtse9e anA yan19og
In the gath Of IN bF1AA. 0eosvo
0ilmsrs Csaddock wss ~ bese nsam.
The bride was given away ~ her 0eeD.
father. John w. Craddock.
The groom u connected with III
largo shoe manufacturing huMne1o
here Of the Cfaddock-Terry Company.
Of which his father h the head
Mr.. and MrA Craddock went fer
a Northern bridal trip after watch
they will reside here.
Among the out-of-town guests were.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Deane, Niss
Frances Deane and Mr.. Frank d.
Baker. Knoxville. Tenn: Mr.. ana Mrs..
George c. Craddock, Gresnvilie. 4. c.:
Miss Leila Dew, Wytheville: 1&bes
Harriet Evans, Amherst; Alfred
Corby and George Peters, New York
City
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19
COLUMBIA

Especial to The Richmond virginian. ]
Columbia. Nov. 1s.--Misses isabelle
Willard and Thomasia Cowherd and
Mr.. Walker nnotored from Orange and
spent the weekend here
Mr., ard Mrs. J Marshall cewh~rti
and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reattie spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. r. r.
Cowherd
Miss Lima MCGEE. OF 1919 Grove
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-19
Many at Special Prices

ourankng previously presented collection
tor winter wear leave nothing to b desired nothing bv m
sought We have gathered from tho best the modes
the mood Of fashion has declared nesvedy SUCCESSFUL Supplying
greatest latitude in choice for differing and tastes DO
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
OFF FOR CALIFORNIA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wasmansdori1 ana
children left this morning for Santa
Barbara to spend Christmas with MT
WasmansdorffS mother. Mr.. WAS
mansdorff expects to return immedi
ately after the holidays, and Mrs. was
mansdorff, with children, will probably
oytend the visit over several months
During his return trip Mr.. Wasmans
dorff intends to Inspect all the note
buildings of recent construction aloht
the coast as well as Salt Lake Glty
aeouaintinp himself with everything
in the way OF new conyeniences alont
hotel lines.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21

j. Chester and wife are in the city
from Winifred.
Miss E. Brown arrived on Fri
days train from Straw.
o. c. Osburn, real estate dealer
of Miles City, is in town.
N. Straatrma of Coffee Creek is a
caller in the county seat.
Charles M. Barnes left Sunday for
his ranch at Tiegen, Mont.
Jim Shoemaker of Helena is tran
sacting business in the city.
Hans Nelson, from the Castle creek
country, is a business visitor.
Forest Pribble Of Winnett was a
business caller in the city Sunday.
w C. Wright and wife of Harlow
ton are business callers in the city
| William p. Sullivan and wife OF
! Square Butte are business visitors in
the city.
| A. w. Beck, a prominent rancher
of Castle Butte is in the city on bust
ness matters.
| Albert Faelin, prominent farmer
| of the Ross Fork country, was In
the city Saturday.
Mrs. N. ]. West left yesterday for
Denver, where she will visit until
after the holidays.
Galen Heise, salesman of the Hart
Parr company of Great Falls, spent
Sunday in Lewistown.
Mrs. Harry Lay left Friday fol
San Francisco and other California
points to spend the winter.
/ George F. Baumgartner, brakeman
on the Milwaukee, left Monday fol
Texas to spend Christmas.
Cole Pear, formerly employed al
Lehman's department store. left or
Mondays train for Chicago.
/ L. G. Parsons, assistant cashier Q
the First National bank at Moore, i
a business caller in the city.
]. H. Kidd, well-known homestead
er of the Brooks country, was in TIN
city Monday, making final proof.
George Wigelanda, one Of the leas
ors Of the Cumberland mine at Maiden
is transacting business in the city.
Emil Edman passed through Lewis
town yesterday on his way to Winnet
after several weeks visit in MinneaI
oils.
: p. u. Osweiler returned Saturda
from the western coast after visitin
at Portland and Seattle for the pas
ten days.
: Mrs. Tobin and daughter, Mis-
Mabel, have returned from pleas
ant visit with their friend, Mrs. Ha
ton formerly resident of this city
but now located in Lewistown.-Hal
: lOwtOn Press.
Douglas C. Morrison and Vera +
White, both of Pine Grove, were maj
ried Thursday evening at 1880 o'cloc
: by Rev. A. Pfaus at the home OF MI
and Mrs Clifford White, 313 w. Beb
! street. Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison WI
make their home at Pine Grove.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
Catarrh Cannot Ee Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Caturrh il n blood
or constitutional disease, and III order TO cure it
you must take internal remedies Halls Gatarrh
Cure Is taken internally. aud acts directly uro,
the blood and mucous surfaces, Halls Gatarrh
Cure Is not a quack medicine. Ii was pre-.
scribed by one of the best physicians In this
country for years and is regular prescription
1t is composed Of the best tonics known COM
btned with the best blood purifiers acting di.
rectly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
coinbina tion of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results In curing catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free
F. j. CHENEY 4 CO., Props, Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, price Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST the
FIVE HOBSON men FALL FLAT

Five Uobson men were eXonerateh
Tuesday afternoon In Judge Bras,
sey's court when they appeared Oh u
hearing charged with criminal as
sault. The men involved were Rono
Wadley. Ollie J. Rosenland, Hessie r.
Palmer, Lloyd Sedgewiek and James
Maloney. The charge filed against
them by the state was criminal as
sault.
The defendants were represented Dy
u. G.. Huntoon and Charles j. MAR
shall. Judge Brassey granted the
motion of the attorneys for the de
fense that the cases against the mei
be dismissed on the ground that PROB
able cause was not shown.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
DEATH OF MRS. coRRELL,

Mrs. Anna Correll, widow of David
Correll, died Saturday at her home
1T the corner of First avenue and
Dawes street, after long illness. The
decedent was i2 years Of age and is
survived by two grown daughters here
and one residing in the state of Wash
ington. The funeral was held at
the Rev. E. l.. Kechley Of the Chris,
tian church officiated.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21

and answers. Sunday school class.
Address OF Helen RQepiic.
neeitatlon, "The First Christmas
Tree" .....a.. Frieda Brinkmann
Why Did He Gomez" Exercise for
six children Marian Patterson. LII
liam rubhs. John Faust, Edith Poet
ter, Jack Hoagland. Lenna Spicss.
Recitation. only Il Fair. Young
Mother ,z.-..g....... Edith ioet,er
song, christmas Morning
- Lucille and Narme richards
Christmas story, THE Shepherds ~
Class.
Recitation .......-........... Fred Wagner
Recitation, The Christmas Sermon
....................- -a Dorothy Wagner
The Wise Men in Jerusalem" The
search Sunday school class
Recitation. THE Christmas star"
..................=...a.s.... Dorothy Jcnni
Dialogue for one large girl and nine
small children-Elsie Jenni. Rosa
Jenni, Lillian Tuhbs, John Faust,
Royce perciyal. Kenneth Syverson,
Marian Patterson, Edith Poetter,
Lois poettcr, Leonora Spiess
Recitation, Peace on Earth
........................... Arthur Patterson
What Jesus Brought ....
#. .......-.... Incilc Richards
Song Sunday school class.
Recitation, "lIoly Babe"
- Caroline Wagner
Recitation "Why 10 Children Sing2'
Rosa .Ienni
Recitation in German Rosa HalleI
Recitation in German Observation-Disclosures
.............4 Anna BonnEraebcI
Recitation, welcome to Earth"
...-..-.....,....-.............. Edna Rcuthel
Recitation, "The Wondrons story"
Margaret Jcnn
Song, silent Night"
- Sunday school and class
Recitation. "The Wise Men From th'
| East" ....,..............a...... elsie Jenh
Recitation, "Is There No Room p"
............ Lois Poe,tcl
Recitation IN German Herbert linsalel
! Recitation in German ,...t.-,..l-.yas-.a
............ Selma BonnEraebel
| Dialogue, "Christmas Spelling Les
son" nine children Kenneth SyNcf
! son. Selma Larson, George Wagner
Leonora Spiess. Arthur Patterson
Emma Richards, Royce Percivnl
Dorothy Irwin. Alice Reuther.
Recitation, "And Worshipped Him
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Edna Rcuthc
Song Dorothy irwin, Selma Larso
and Alice Tubbs.
Recitation, Merry Christmas .,...@...-
tI'i'" ~
Recitation Narinne Richard
"The Wise Men to Bethlehem. VI
the way. Class.
po,it,t;,n Alice Tubb
Rac,tatjon ...-....-..... Mahcla kro
Address by pastor.
Hymn Congregation.
Distribution of gifts.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
THREE NEW CONTESTS.

Three new contests were filed yes
terday In the local land office, in each
instance abandonment being alleged.
Carl r. Bergtson OF Winnett has filed
a contest against August f. kreuger,
address unknown for land situated in
3l-1G-27. IL. f. Gies is attorney for
contestant. G. Henry Lewis OF Roy
has filed contest against William
braves of Winfred, involving home.
stead filing In 32-33-22-23 McKoin &
Cromer are attorneys for contestant.
Wallace j. Craig of Grass Range has
filed a contest against c. Yates, Me-
Kon & Cromer being attorneys for
contestant
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
LOCAL BRIEFS

John Wilson of Stanford is in the
CITY,
Mrs. L. D. Smith of Windham is in
the city.
E. Miller Of Denton was in the city
Saturday.
P. Stockholm arrived Friday from
Geraldine.
S. S. Hobson was in the city from
Great Falls.
S. L. Wilson of Buffalo is caller
in the city.
Tom Perkin left on Mondays train
for Melstone.
A. S. Wright was in from New
Year Monday.
F. III. Clinton Of Anaconda spent Fri
day in the city.
Wade Stillwagen of Roy is in the
city on business.
Clarence Nixon of Denton is in the
city on business.
]. H. Hooseman of Denton spent
Friday in the city.
Jack Summers, wife and children
are in the city from Roy.
Mrs. l. I. Koenigsberg of Cotton
wood bench is in the city.
business caller in the city.
C. H. Steele is in the city from his
ranch on upper East Fork.
Walter Kojetin of Danvers is bust
ness visitor in the county seat.
County Commissioner Barney and
son of Denton are in the city.
Charles H. Newton of Alice, Mon
tana, is a visitor in Lewistown.
IoJv, of yxyoc q
business caller in the city Tuesday
Farm loans; lowest rates; no cash
commission; no delay. B. A. Cum
ming, 4O6 Bank Electric building.
Curtis Peck, Winifred realty deal
er, is transacting BUSINESS in the me
tropolis.
A. R. Frame, prominent rancher
of the Roy country, is a visitor in
LewistoWn.
Morris Mclaughlin, clerk at the
Buffalo bank. is in the city visiting
with relatives.
C. w. Nelson and wife of Grass
Range were in the city from thei
ranch Saturday.
James Lowe, business man O
Moore, was transacting business il
the city Friday.
Homer E. Gies, the Winnett atto1
ney, was business caller at the
county seat Tuesday.
Mrs. Harrison of Denton is in tht
city, having disposed of her restau
rant at that place to Great Fall
party.
Joseph King, Jr., who has been il
will pneumonia, is improving rapid
and will soon be able to leave Wooc
lawn hospital.
Fireman Ramsey, who was severe
ly burned in the recent wreck of tn
Milwaukee at Harlowton, is reporte'
as getting along nicely.
Ben F. Hills and G. M. Falls of Coz
fee Creek, are delegates to the Farm
ers' Federation at Billings whicl
meets December 1922.
Mrs. Beatton, formerly Miss Edit
Dawes Of Lewistown, spent Frida
in the city. She will leave shortl
for Spokane where she will make he
future home.
Zensal stops the itching of eczem'
Sold by Seiden Drug Co.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
Bic DEAL MADE
BY EMP IRE co.

One or the biggest ranch deals re.
corded In Il considerable time has just
been closed up through the Empire
Land company, the concern selling to
d. S. Thompson OF Ovando. Wash, FOR
$65 an acre the fine j. w. Puerner
ranch property Of $50 acres, located
between Lewistown and Moore, near
the water tank.
This is considered one of the best
farm properties in the Judith basin.
Mr.. Thompson, the purchaser, has
been over all sections Of Montana and
says he favors the Judith basin to
any other part of the state.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
SIX LEWISTOWN MEN HAVE
SUCCESS IN HUNTING ELK

Each having bagged an elk, party
of six Lewistown business men re
turned Tuesday after a weeks hunt
ing expedition near the borders OF
Yellowstone National park
In the party were Philip Laux
James Weaver, John Gilkerson, Gus
Hodel, Charles Woodwork and Ed
Weaver. Each man got his. 1t is
said that Gilkerson had a thrilling
experience and a lot of trouble in
landing his elk. He used the last
shell and only succeeded in woundlng
the animal. 1t was then up to Johnny
to run the elk down, which he did
after valiant effort.