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Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
NOW A CEMENT PLANT

Still the good things ewistown and vicinity The CLOSING
Saturday Of the big deal under which the Three Forks Portland
Cement company becomes the of the entire property of the
Hanover Gypsum good deal for this section
important the first place. have ike Mr. Boettche
and his interested in this section and especially 50 in
great industrial project The owner the Three Forks Portland
Cement company operating the Trident works has fine gypsum
plant full operation. MIR. Boecher himself stated Saturday
that his plan to Immediately add great plant the initial
cost Of which will be over half million, and which when fully com
peed and operation will represent outlay of around million
dollars The purchasers plan supply their trade northern Mon
tana and the Dakoas with from the plant be installed
Hanover By next year this industry will represent big and steady
payroll right a the doors of Lewistown.
Dan Brown here from Spokane last year and without
selfadyersmg set quietly to work bring being the
Hanover gypsum plant He succeeded But he looking beyond
this achievement to greater and that the deal closed
Saturday. However, for the work that brought this sale about
rng great plant and the Of very large
Hanover Mr. Brown gives the chief credit D. C. Bard the
Milwaukee railways industrial engineer while Mr. Bard declares that
it the Spokane who brought all such satisfactory con-
con However, shall go very wide the mark if we dd
the credit between these gentlemen.
The great cement plant bound advance ewstown another
step toward the realization of its destiny
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
"A REPUBLICAN, SCRAP

pretty brewing the ranks of the republican party
this state HE return of Senator Joseph M Dixon to the fold
supposed to and harmony the parys campaign
Montana this but this hope evidently be realized
Mr. Dixon his personal organ The Mssouan took rather violent
tall out Of Johnny Edwards the Forsyth statesman few DAYS ago
ostenby because Mr. Edwards presumed to present himself as the
candidate OF the republicans eastern Montana for the United States
senate But Mr. Dixon going have everything his way
evidently for the last Of Mr. Edwards personal organ the
FORSYTH lines Journal under the heading Coors Last Unfed
for Public Gaze the Forsyth chdes the former progressive
leader in this wise:
Word received this city Wednesday morning that JoepEus
Dixon the Geat? Of Nssoua has last shown his coors the
contest for u S. by inducing Charles Pray of Great
Falls to enter the for United States senator How well this
information will be received by the voters Montana
readily be answered They will stand for such Dxonsm as
plainly evident Being afraid get the himself he sckn
of his henchmen into the thinking that the people will fall
tor the The Montana going to
mlsed by this subterfuge but will remain loyal John Edwards
OF Rosebud county who they know from experience is the
represent them in the United States senate
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
THE PROHIBITIONiSTS

At last the prohbionsts have nominated their candidates. any
and Landh the ticket and the platform, aside from decara
tions prohibition declares favor of the initiative the eferen
dunn and the recall Some succeeded having the convention
adopt resolution declaring for freedom the practice of Christian
Science and chropraccs although this does go the plat
fom Apparently the pychopacs endorsed by the
venton. the school being too perhaps consea
ton, although has been the subject of reference decision by
Massachusetts court of record.
Mr. Haney of Indiana few years ago. but he IS
most widely known Chautauqua lecturer Ira Landrh the
vcepresidena candidate Presbyterian minister at Nashville
lenn years age and has long been connected the pro-
hbon work He secretary Of the league which abolished a
looms tennessee In 1913 he served president of the ntena-
tona y NJ A. convention and for years was president Of
Belmont College Nashville He is recognized man of excep-
tona ability along several nes-a educator writer speaker
and an executive.
The national prohibition party has very important figure
elections In 1900 received little over 2OS 900 votes as
compared with 2o4 1892 The latter vote was indeed the
largest the party poed Four total stood
o26 There good many people who think the prohibition
ticket will this be given the heaviest support has
ceved and perhaps the resolution adopted and incorporated
in the platform avoab acted upon in the belief that would
widen the scope of the party and bring to it.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
THE PARK PROJECT.

All will remember the time when of citizens appointed
at public meeting offers from land owners to sell to the
city desirable park made report years ago. One Of the
tracts at that time available Brooks island 1t could have been
purchased then for few thousand dollars The chance to secure
however, allowed slip by and when was disposed of as site
for the Catholic church awakened to the fact that golden
opportunity had been missed Now the Scott in Judith Place.
comprising sixteen offered the city at $4,000 This
tract offers ample ground for athletic park and for chcn
playground park well and will the needs as to those features
for all time The has stated that the offer not accepted
cannot be renewed How long will be- if the taxpayers reject the
plan issue bonds for $4,000 for this before
will stand retrospect exactly the Brooks island opportunity does
today?
The plan for making payment that distributes the burden
equiab between the present and the future and there objection
to this park plan be the general ground that the city
afford make such And that good argument
it always going to be good argument.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
THE EEXTENS|ON
Of Mi! WAUKE.E|:. T.
CALL FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUC-
TON OF LINE LROM GRASS
RANGE TO WiNNETT.
MUST Be COMPLETED BY NOV. /

The Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
has sent notices to contractors inviting
bids for the construction of the pro
posed extension Of the company's road
from-near Grass Range to Winnett, a
distance Of 23.7 miles. with two miles
of sidetracks.
Bids are to be in not later than
August and this is to be compiet-
ed not later than Nov. l. The bids
will be submitted to o. O. Reeder, al
the company's Seattle offices.
d. ]. Burke Monday evening re,
ceived an inyitation to submit a bid
for this construction and will do so.
AS Mr. Burke has big outfit in this
vicinity, he is thought to stand a
pretty good chance of getting the
big job.
There has not been any doubt at all
as to the Mlwaukee's intention to
complete the extension from Grass
Range to Winnett this year, and the
call for bids simply confirms what has
been expected for some weeks.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
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some ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES

Several additional candidates have
filed during the past two days. Among
the democrats is J. S. Riley, we'll
known Windham man who filed for
county commissioner; Roy G. Cromer,
a Well known young Lewistpwn at
torney, who files for state representa-,
tive; Jack Barker, a popular attor
ney Of this city who files for public
administrator and r. f. Cranston, Of
Winfred, who filed for justice of the
peace.
Republicans File
w. j owen. now engaged in farm
ing near Gilt Edge and long head Of
the Basin Lumber company. from
which he retired short tif-c ago.
yesterday filed as republican edndi-
date for county commissioner Mr..
owen is very widely known as an able
business man
Ole F'laten Of Grass Range. has fled
as republican, candidate for county
superintendent of schools while S. n.
Langdoc and A. G. Gillespie. of Stan
ford, have filed as republican commit
teemen
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
THINK MEN hRE:
BOTH BURGLARS
INFORMATION DIRECT MAY BE
FILED BY WRIGHT AGAINST
THESE PRISONERS.
JENNIE OWENS SEEKS A DIVORCE

County Attorney Frank Wright is
invest igating the evidence against A.
Larson and William Nandy, two young
men arrested by Deputy Sheriff Guy
Tullock on suspicion OF having broken
into pool room at Moore and stolen
some things. He finds the facts de
veloped against the alleged burglars
pretty strong and if some corlobor-
atlve evidence is secured will file
informations direct against the men,
charging burglary.
Seeks Divorce.
Mrs. Jennie Owens on Thursday
brought suit against Charles A. OW-
ems to secure divorce. The parties
We're married in Lewistown in Feb
raary, 1909, and the plaintiff asserts
that the defendant deserted her in
December, 1914. and has since failed
10 provide for her She asks for a
decree and the custody of their two
children. e. X. Cheadle represents
Mrs owens
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
MEN THAT ARE IN CHARGE OF A
WILD WEST SNOW WERE IN CITY

Mr. Mabie and MIR. Gable, who are
connected with the Great Northern
Montana Stampede Shows company,
We're in the city Monday making tha
trip here NV machine. These TIVE gen.
tlcmen made the trip here purpos ely
to interest those in charge Of the Fe"
gus County Fair association i'll their
show. which has been staged in some
u the larger cities of the northwest
ard has always proved q success. 1t
is classed as a clean, high class show.
Mr Mabic and Mr. Gable returned to
Havre where they will await develop
n.ents, ana if it is decided that Lewis
town is a have a fair or stock show Of
any sort this year they will at that
time take up the further arrangements
OF bringing their wild west show here
then.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
OUTLOOK is BRIGHT

What with the remarkable building Lewistovn the ex
tension of the Milwaukee from Grass Range Wnnet the re-
sumption Of work here by the Great Northern the New Rockford
Lesown cutoff and the certainty of great cement plant being
installed at the Hanover works. 1916 going be mighty
good for Lewstown and for Fergus county The
crop short this but the crop spring wheat and other
grams the largest by far the history of the county And what
happen Europe prices bound be good for
products. rs ~
The railway work. industrial enterprise and much of the more
important building getting under way. that the
stimulus flowing from them will be felt for little while anc
meantime to be getting along all right With
of the best is yet o come
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
THE FARMER WHO WINS.

The Northwest Farmstead opmes that the never was
the farming business while the nearly always
The journal points that dollar wheat CATTLE sheep and hogs
pe nell the stock yards breeding stock being sacrificed along with
everything else that few months the work of years was ndone
Such farmers participated this game sknnng the farm are
the who get at the top and the bottom of the market
But the Famead and all other authoritative journals agree that is
the who follows diversified Of farming who is making
good this lex because when commodity gh he has
ct tor sale and at the time when the Others obsessed
with the idea of getting rid of particular line he is always able
to take OF it. Yes the slayer who just about
every game, and farming exception to the rule.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
RUSH OF VOTERS TO BECOME
REGISTERED At COURT HOUSE

The heaviest rush Of voters Wit
messed at the county clerk and record.
err S office in long time occurred yes
teiday and the clerks We're kept busy
registering the electors. Most Of those
who called to be enrolled We're wom-
en-, indicating some excellent mission
airy work on the part Of the women's s
committee that it looking after this
n.atter. Registration will continue
all this week and until ; p. m. next
Saturday.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
FRANK FULLER, WIDELY KNOWN
0LD-T|MER, DIES At WINlfRED

Frank FULLER, one of the best known
old timers in the northern part of the
county. dropped dead Saturday at
Winifred The decedent appeared to
be in his usual health until suddenly
seized with an attack of heart failure.
He owned a ranch at Fullerton. which
Vas named after him, and is survived
by IA widow and several children. Mr.
Fuller was soldier at Fort Maginnis
IL the old days and had an extensive
acquaintance.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
SCATTER VlLulSTAS.

CHIHUAHUA CITY, Mexico. July
2e.-Government troops fought sharp
skirmish with Villista forces near Ha-
cienda Tres Estrellas yesterday, scat
tering the Villistas and pursuing them
into the hills, according to reports to
General Trevino, from General Ar
rieta today. The Carranza column, un-
der command of Colonel Quintana, sur
prised the bandits who number about
score. Three outlaws were killed,
the report said.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
4 T. 1. + + i. !. !. !. !. i. + !. + !
Miles Romney'S Recordof
Substantial Achievement.

Miles Romney, candidate for
the Democratic nomination for
governor, is forty-four years of
age and was reared in MCn-
tana. A brief chronology of his
!, public activities follows:
1898. Recruited company for
Spanlsh-Americrn war
1902. Elected mayor of Ham
ilton and in that capacity es-
tablished free public library,
reorganized fire department,
beautified city by planting trees
along streets and fenced and
beautified the cemetery.
1902 President of Montana
State Press Association.
1904. Nominated by Demo-
cratic state convention for sec
retary of state.
1906-l0. Elected state sena-
tor from Ravalli county. In leg
islature secured enactment of
measures providing for first in
vestigation of spotted fever,
protecting orchards, establish
ing horticultural experiment
station, requiring prompt re
ports of sales by commission
merchants, lengthening terms
and increasing efficiency of
public schools by readjust
ment OF the school tax levy.
Supported all progressive meas
ures and opposed and voted
against passage OF House Bill
100, which leealiZed and do
mesticated' mining, waterpow-
er and timber monopoly in
Montana.
1908. Renominated for sec
retary Of state.
1911. Organized the Peoples
Power League Of Montana and,
as its president, directed the
initiative campaign that result
ed in enactment by the people
of primary laws and corrupt
practices act.
1914. Conducted initiative
campaign for workmen's com
pensation and farm loan laws.
Mr.. Romney's platform filed
with the secretary of state at
Helena follows:
"If | am elected ! will, dur
ing my term of office, deem 1t
my first and highest duty to
give full force and effect to the
will of the people as reflected
by majority vote. | Will put
into immediate and effective
operation the law providing for
loan of permanent state funds
on farm mortgages, enacted
nearly two years ago by over
seventeen thousand majority.
And if prohibition, or any other
measure be enacted, ! will en-
force, uphold and protect the
law. would divorce state
schools from machine politics
. and favor adequate workmen $
. compensation and a constitu-
tional convention
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
CILLULY Is HONORED

The Montana Press association. annual convention at L
n5ston Friday, elected its president A. Giuy publisher of
lhe Argus The Democrat congratuates Brother Glluy
being thus honored and congauaes the association upon its
the problems that confront the publishers and he should be able
assist shaping policies that will prove beneficial them Lewis
town for share of the distinction furnishing the
president Of the association that feel to rejoice all around
Here's hoping that the usual good weather prevails for the
nua picnic of the Judith Basin Farmers association at Moccasn
next Friday That all that will be make the affair
record breaking one in every way.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
PEACE, PROSPERITY AND PREPAREDNESS
For President
WOODROW WILSON
For Vice President
THOMAS R. MARSHALL
REUNION OF DEMOCRATS.

well attended because the directed everyone who avo
the reelection Of Woodrow Wilson and especially to The women voters
Gov v Stewart will be present make the opening address
the presidential campaign this Then Governor Norris
expected be attendance and give address, and he always
prime favorie with lewiown audiences
Let all democrats take part tonhs meeting to renew their
faith and enjoy communion with their political byethem
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
L FAVE EOR PARK.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Smith left Yes
terd&y for Hunters Hot Springs,
where they viii meet Mr. Smiths
brother. From here they will make
the trip through the Yellowstone park.
Tie trip from LeWistuwn and return
" i'll be made by auto.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-27
FROM GLACIER PARK,

Arne Dahl has just returned from ii
pleasant trip through Glacier National
park and is enthusiastic over the beau
ties of that wonderful region.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
kEYTESVILLE, MO.

Baccalaureate sermon Of Lincoln
school was held Sunday, June IL, at
$50 p. m at the A. NJ. E. church. Rev.
w. D. Wilkins delivered the sermon.
At S:30, June Is, at the Second Bap-
fist church exercises by intermediate
grades, under the management of
Miss Mary Ford; $3.50 p. m. June 16,
commencement exercises held. from
Second Baptist church, -. Gertrude
Hughes, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs,
Benz. Hughes, departed this life al
1890 p. m. at the age of II years,
She leaves to mourn her loss a mother
and father, five brothers, four sisters.
The deceased was a member of Gold.
en- Link Temple No. rs and a member
of st. James Chapel A. M. E. church,
Rev. Wilkins officiated. Burial was
at the Potters Chapel.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
MOBE RLY, MO.

The services at the Second Baptist
church was largely attended and the
collection was good. The services at
the Grant Chapel and Hartley Chapel
were up to the usual high standard.
..Mayme Branch Vaughan, the be-
loved daughter of Rev. H. c. Vaughan,
departed this life June Is at 1870 a. IN.
at the age of "a. She was a member
of the Second Baptist church and of
Princess Temple No. II S. NJ. T. A
father, five sisters, a brother and a
host of relatives and friends are left
to mourn her demise. The funeral
was held from the Second Bautist
church. Rev. S. Swancy officiated.
Interment in Oakland cemetery. So.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wells have com
pleted their new porch and are now
repainting their residence, on South
Sixth street. Mrs. Sylvia Fort is
reported critically i'll at this writing.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
LA GRANGE. MO.

Miss Margaret Roach was home
last week from Keokug. Prof. Har
ris went to st. Louis Saturday. 81. Mr..
Joseph Douglass is quite i'll -. Quite
a number from Qincy attended the an
nual sermon of the Y. B. f. and S. M.
T. last Sunday 81. Mr.. James Allen
will go to Quincy Wednesday to have
his eyes operated on Sc. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Beecham had a family reunion
at their home Sunday evening, five
miles west of town. Mrs. H. l.. Todd
is in Frankford 80. Rev. e. d. Green
will go to Palmyra to have his house,
hold goods moved here. Miss Mary
Wires returned Saturday from Can
ton D.. Miss Lottie Belle Calsaw. Miss
Edith Bayles and Miss Geneva Orange
will leave Wednesday night for Han
nibal to be at the convention. They
were sen by the Green Chapel Bap-
fist Sunday School as delegates .
Miss Carrie Turpin, corresponding
secretary, will go TO the Sunday
school convention which begins on
Thursday morning. June %, at 900
o'clock in Hannibal, Mo.....Mr. Os-
car Orange and his bride, from Pal
myra. are visiting relatives in this
city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
HELENA, MONT.

At last we are having some warm
weather days at last. The Busy
Bees gave a social at Crews Hall
on Thursday. Quite a few were out
We hope to see you out the 29th, at
which time a handsome log cabin silk
quilt will be given away.. Rev. C..
n. Douglass arrived in the city Satur-
day from Chicago enroute to his home
at Missoula, and was the guest while
here of her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
E. McGinnis. The X. of p. will hold
their election of officers on the 18th
at the X. of p. hall. -. Misses Oh
galalle Yourk, Lena Dorsey and Mr..
A. J. Lee will be the graduates from
the Helena high school. -. Rev. c. N.
Douglass arrived in the city enroute
to his home in Missoula, Mont. &C..
Mrs. Ada Salisbury was in the city
for a few days last week, She has re.
turned to Deer Dodge, Mont. A
banquet will be rendered to the follow
ing graduates in the last two years
Arthur Ford, Ruth Hooper, Charlotte
Ford. Olgalee Yourk, Lena M. Dorsey
and Julien Lee -. Unity Lodge No
101 held their installation at the hal
| June q.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24

Bethel A. NJ. E. Church. oath and Flora.
st. stephens Baptist Church, 6O4 Char-
lotte st.
Centennial NJ. E. Church, 10th and
Woodland.
Second Baptist Church. 10th and Char
lotte.
Allen Chapel A. NJ. E. Church. 10th and
Charlotte.
Kansas Ave. Baptist Church, 46th and
Kansas.
Ebenezer A. NJ. E. Church, nth and
Tracy.
st. Augustine, p. E. Church. nth and
Woodland.
Blue Valley Baptist Church, 1920 Crys-
tai e
st. Johns A. NJ. E. Church, 1743 Belle
view.
Seventh Day Adventist, 2Sd and Wood
land.
st. M~onica's Catholic. 18th and Lydia.
Vine St. Baptist Church. 1925 VIM st.
Ward Chapel A. NJ. E. Church., nth and
Troost.
Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine.
Highland Avenue Baptist Church, iii
Highland.
Centropolis A. NJ. E. Church, Centrop-
oils, Mo.
st. James A. NJ. E. Zion Church. 1923
Woodland Ave.
Second Christian Church. oath and
Woodland.
Third Baptist Church., Roundtop.
Peoples Mission, 3Oth and Genesee.
St. Paul's Baptist Church, 10th and
Highland.
Friendship Baptist Church, 18th and
Tracy Avenue.
Pilgrim Baptist Church. 614 Charlotte
Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Ind
pendence Avenue and Tracy.
Calvary Baptist Church, 18th ano
Bigeiow A. NJ. E. Mission. 5th anc
Lydia.
Summit.
c. M. e. Church. 1917 Flora Ave.
St. James Baptist Church. 1889 Mill ST
ST. Luke's A. NJ, E. Church, 4Srd anC
Prospect Place.
A. NJ. e. Mission. 565 Grand Ave.
CLARK CHAPEL NJ. E. CHURCH,
1864 Madison Ave.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
PLATrs1uRe, MO.

Mrs. Lucinda Burdett. wife of the
late Rev. Gabriel Burdett, died, after
an illness of several months, May Fl,
at the age of 70 at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Afford. The
funeral was held from the End Bap-
fist church, Monday. May 20. Rev. e.
M. Cohron of st. Joseph, Mo-, offici-
ated. The floral tributes were many.
Mrs. Burdett was a devoted and faith
full Christian, having protested a
hope in Christ in 1858. She vas a
good mother and leaves to mourn
her departure a faithful daughter,
Mrs. Gertrude Afford, and two sons,
as well as a host of relatives and
friends.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
WEST PLAINS. MO.

The s. S. Club Eet at the home of
Miss Marie Greenleaf Monday night
and an excellent program was rem
dered. Master James and Flora Civ
enhand returned home Thursday from
Nevada, Mo, after a few monoths'
stay. Mrs. Mile Tracy and Mrs.
Parlee Campbell left Saturday for
Kansas Cityand st. Joseph. Mo-, to
visit relatives. Rev. C. E. Johnson
preached a wonderful sermon Sunday
night and quite a number attended
Elder j. e. Reed returned TO his
home in Little Rock. Ark, Wednes-
day Mr.. Jesse Thomas and Harvey
G%iyenhand returned home Sunday,
after a prolonged stay in Joplin. Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
LINCOLN, NEB.
By w. w. Mosely.


Mrs. H. NJ. Williams, Mrs. L. P.
Gates, Mrs. VIM. Woods, Mrs. Mable
Galbreath attended the Grand Lodge
meeting of the Heroines of Jericho at
Kansas City last week. Mrs. R. H.
Young and Mrs. p. L. Moore attend
ed the annual meeting of the State
Federation of Womens' Clubs at ON
aha this week. The Art Club enter
tanned at Masonic Hall last Wednes-
day night. The annual sermon of
Lebanon Lodge No. 1875, A. F. & A.
M, will be preached at the Third
Christian Church next Sunday, June
rs. The Heroines of Jericho, o. E. S.
and all Masonic bodies have been in
vited to participate, hence a big day
is anticipated. Rev. ]. c. c. Owens of
Kansas City will deliver the sermon
THE annual sermon of the Knights
and Daughters of the Tabernacle was
preached at the A. M. f. Church last
Sunday afternoon by Rev. ]. s. Paine.