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FERGUS COUNTY ARGUS, JANUARY 18, 1907. - Bash Enotisrls for 10 Persons chopped' In 3 Minutes by Think of the time saved in the morning! And it chops everything else, also. sAVXS TIME. LABOR. MONEY.) SOLD BY FERRIS COUNTY HARDWARE CO. Lewistown, Mont. illaiMINNIMMINZasesaa LEWISTOWN 20 YEARS AGO (From the Argus of Sept.; 29, 1887.) \Buck & Hunt, of the law firm of Carpenter, Buck & Hunt, are in town.\ \One hundred and forty seven peo- ple are registered at the Lewistown hotel arrd Day House.\ \Bishop Brewer will hold services at the school house at Forest Grove Wednesday evening, Oct. 5.\ \Mr. George Gros, official stenog- rapher for the Fourth judicial dis- trict, arrived last Saturday from the springs.\ \Mrs. I. B. Dawkins announces that she will form a class in vocal and instrumental music *at Cottonwood this winter.\ \David Bulger, secretary of the Wool Growers association, calls a meeting of the association to be held in Lewistown, Oct. 6.\ \W. W. DeWitt, our enterprising merchant, has completed the improve- ments at his store and now has one of the finest store rooms in the coun- ty.\ \Hon. James Fergus sends us a box of Siberian crab aplpes, which he rais- ed on his ranch at Armell's creek. The fruit will compare well with that raised in the states, both as to size and flavor.\ \Hon. James Fergus left for Hel- ena this week with Mrs. Fergus. The latter has been an invalid for some time and spent a portion of the sum- mer at Helena, where she returns for further treatment.\ An order was received at Fort Ma- gmnis from the district commander directing that two detchments be sent$ to intercept Crow Indians, but there, were not enough men left at the post to fill the detachment. \New arrivals --At the home - Of Mr. and Mrs. David Finger, On Dog creek, on the 27th inst., a daughter., *eight 8 pounds. At the home of Mr r : and Mrs. Robert MeLachlan, of Boyd creek, on the 22nd inst., a dauglfrr.\ \The party given last Friday ev- ening at the close of the teachers' in- stitute was a very enjoyable occasion. A - iffajnrfty- of - the tagell'infa — parriel- pated. Hon. Granville Stuart joined in the dance and 'seemed as young as he used to be.'\ \Travel has already commenced ov- er the Manitoba line. T. C. Power & Bro., of Fort Benton, are selling tickets in connection with the Assin- aboine stage, and after Oct. 1 will sell them in connecting with con- struction line to the same point.\ , \Moses S. Smith was married at \White Sulphur Springs last week to Miss M. J. Erwin, of that place. The newly wedded pair arrived in Lewis- town Thursday evening to reside permanently. The brass band turned out and gave them a fine serenade.\ \Andrew Fergus was in town this week from the Cone Butte and Moc- casin beef roundup, which is now at Brooks' ranch, from which point the drive will start for the Manitoba road. There will be about 2,000 beeves sent to the eastern market by this associa- tion.\ \Married—At the reeldence of John W. Beck, in Lewistown, on Saturday evening, Sept. 24, Miss Mary McGill - Des, of Malden, to Maurice Sullivan, of Lewistown, Rev. Father Turnell officiating. Under Sheriff Sullivap and his charming bride were serenad- ed Saturday evç,ning by the Lewis- town brass b Saturday evening. Maurice met the ye at the door and cordially invited em in to partake of refreshments.\ \Justice Winters was in town last week, accompanied by the heirs of the McDonough estate, Mrs. Maloney and Mrs. Flanigan. They took out natur- r.) 0000 ci 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00000 00000 00000 00000 EDMUND WRIGHT SUCCESSOR TO WRIGHT BROTHERS Real Estate Loans Surety Bonds Fire, Life, Accident, Plate Glass INSURANCE Money to loan, in any amounts, on improved ranches from 6 to 10 years. Pre -payment privi- leges. Low rate of interest. No commission charges. Corner 4th Ave. and Janeanz Street. LEWISTOWN, NONTANA Cre0 - 0900VVW 0000 00000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000c altzation papers and are to make their home in Fergus county. Mrs. Flani- gan is a married lady, and has a family of nine children in Ireland, who will join her soon. Mrs. Maloney, mother of Mrs. Flanigan, is 72 years of age, and has not yet recovered from the effects of her long journey from Ireland, the moat tiresome part of which was the stage ride from Bill- ings to Utica.\ The first teachers institute ever held in Fergus county convened in Jensen's hall Sept. 21, the sessions extending over three days. Territot- Jai Superintendent Logan and Coun. tY Superintendent D. Calbreath weze in attendance, the latter presiding. Among those who participated In the proceedings were Mrs. E. Blanchard, Mrs. B. F. Howell, Miss A. Popple- ton, Miss E. . ith, Mies B. H. Stewart, Miss A. E.'Watson, Miss A. L. Zilisch, C. D. Stewart, D. C. Van Buren, Judge Meagher, Mrs. I. B. Dawkins, L. S. McIAughlin, W. H. Culver, T. J. Vivien, Dr. Stone, Gran- ville Stuart and Rev. Smith. The Lew- istown brass band favored the teach- ers with fine selections, and during an intermission, W. H. Culver took a photograph of the teachers in a group, the party assembling on the veranda of the Day House. \From parties in from the Judith country, we learn something further in relation to the discovery of the re- mains of George Bradt, mentioned in last week's issue. There seems to be no doubt that this young man was murdered for his money, as he was known to, ..have several hundred dol- lars on his person when he left Utica. The condition of the body clearly in- dicates foul play. It seems the re- mains were found in Waite creek, and were discovered by the Wight broth- ers while grouse hunting.. The body was found cached in a hole between two rocks with a rope around the neck of the dead man, which was fastened to a crevice, undoubtedly to Prevent the body from falling out. The saddle to the horse he was riding was found some distance from the body, under a tree. Friends of the deceased will make an effort to brine the murderers to Justice.\ \The fall term of the district court opened Monday morning, with Judge T. C. Bach presiding. After the grand Jury had been sworn and Granville Sttfart appointed foreman, Judge Bach gave his charge. He said in part: 'There is no county in my dis- trict which I consider so favorably situated as this; no county in which it is more pleasant to hold court; no county in which I find it more pleas- ant to stay; no county of which I think the future is more promising. You have everything here to make a rich county and a prosperous people. 1 have been more than pleased to find that your county commissioners have so far contented themselves with giv- ing me a place of this description in which to hold court. This room is good enough for me, and until the count, is rich, I shall be satisfied with it. I understand, of course:that it is the privilege of the people of this county to do as they please about a new county court house. In are other county the commissioners came to me and begged me not to hold -a term of court there, When I go to that county, I find a very handsome court house, and no money with which to hold court. It is like having a handsome pocketbook, with no money to put in it. If the counties can af- ford to build court houses, they can afford to conduct court work In a civilized manner. Now, Iktiow you are all interested in the county in- debtedness, and we are going to hold court here day and night. You are masters of your own meetings, and you will hold those when you choose. I believe you will be inclined to hold your sessions as long as possible, so that your days of labor, although long, will be few in number.\ There ts more catarrh in this sec- tion of the country than all other dis- eases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incur able. For a great many years doc- tors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed local remedies, and by con- stantly failing to cure with local treat- ment, pronounced It incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be a constitu- tional disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Ca- tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the mar- ket. It is taken internally in doses frdm 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer One Hundred Dollars for any case it falls ely cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address F..1. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for const'- pation. Record for Reading. \Our reading record,\ said the aged librarian, \is held by a rich old lady of 73 years. She has read, our books show, over 16,000 volumes -300 vol- umes a year since 1864. \Our average subscriber reads in the year's course from 75 to 100 vol- umes, though we have many clients aho get through 200 volumes every twelvemonth. \Those who buy their books read much less. I am Informed by our bookseller that the average bookbuycr doesn't read more than 26 or 30 books a year. The book -buyer who reads 100 books a year is a very rare bird.' - 2 ePittsburg Bulletin. Read the Argue for the news. OUTLOOK IN WOOL TRADE The Past Year Has Proved a Most Unusual one in a Good Many Ways. IMPROVEMENT IN SITUATION The Price Situation Is Sound—Pro- duction Is Not Increas- ing. Justice, Bateman & Co., of Phila- delphia, in their first of the year re- view of the wool market, summariz- ing the conditions that prevailed last year, with a forecast for 1907, say: While this nation, as a whole, in its great record year, has added so great- ly to its wealth, the one dark spot on the horizon has been the unprofitable year that has fallen upon those who make their living by buying and sell- ing wool. It was an unfortunate fact for the trade, that so much more was paid to the growers at clip time in places of growth for the great bulk of the eHp, than the wool was ever worth in any markets in the world. Their wool purchases, excepting a few of the later ones, not only fatted to advance enough to realize cost laid down in the seaboard markets, but on the other hand prices were weak and the market dull, so that the year 11106 was a year of loss to the Amer- ican wool trade, and the bitterness of feeling in this respect is accentuated because this misfortune has been to- tal, not being shared by the wool bade abroad, where profits as a rule were satisfactory. For three -fourths of the year 1906, domestic wool was dull and Prices were weak. In addition to shrinkage in values, the business was conducted at a much heavier cost than ever be- fore. Owing to the 30 per cent high- er prices as compared with the av- erage of a decade, it has taken 30 per cent more money to handle the same quantity of wool, and money commanded hugs rates throughout the \ A r tier . the San Francisco disaster, the cost of insurance was greatly in- creased, which made it much more expensive to carry wool, and owing to the hand to mouth system of buy- ing on the part of manufacturers, the trade was forced to carry their pur- chases much longer than usual, for wool could not be freely sold to un- willing buyers - without great sacrifice in price. Cotton as a Substitute for Wool. One of the most potent causes for price depression in wool during the past year, and that which affected fine more than medium, was the large increase in the use of cotton as a sub- stitute for wool, owing to the high cost of the latter. It is estimated that 50,000,000 lbs. of raw cotton were used during the past year upon woolen machinery, the most of which was manufactured into clothing by blending it with wool. As a pound of cotton is the equiv- alent of a pound of scoured wool, and a pound of scoured wool the equiva- lent of two or three pounds of un- washed wool, the quantity of raw wool displaced by the use of cotton reaches figures that stagger the imagination, and is one reason why the wool trade failed to share in the great prosperity so conspicuous in many other branches of business in 1906. . _The influence -upon wool Prices of cotton as a substitute for wool, is a factor that -can- not be ignored, for the practice of blending cotton with wool has come to stay. Supply. The total supply of consumed wool in dealers' and manufacturers' hands carried forward from the previous year is smaller now than at this time one year ago, although the unsold wool In dealers' hands is now greater than the amount carried over at this time last year, but the amount of domestic wool in the hands of manufacturers, and of foreign wool In the United States banded warehouses, is consid- erably less than at the beginning of 1906. Price Situation Sound. The imports of foreign wool for the calendar year 1906 fell off more than 50,000,000 lbs. below those of the pre- vious year; so that the price situation at the beginning of the year 1907 seems to be much stronger than it Was at this time one year ago. In addition to this, prices in the United States now average lower than at this time one year ago, while com- peting wools in foreign markets are higher. In comparison with that of one year ago, the world's total visible supply is considerably smaller, which is the cause of higher prices abroad at the close of 1906 than in 1906. It is now well established that out- side of Australasia, the wool produc- tion of the world is either stationary or retrograding, and that the world's total production is much smaller than it was ten Years ago. On the other hand, the world's wool consuming population has greatly in- creased in numbers and prosperity. The latter undoubtedly increasing the per capita consumption of wool. The bare fact of the 30 per cent elevation of prices for 'wool in the United States at the beginning of 1907 as compared with the average of ten years, Is regarded by conserv- ative manufacturers as conclusive evi- dence that prices are still hazardously high, and owing to this belief, both consumers and dealers alike look upon speculation for higher prices as a sure losing game. Owing to this, the recent purchases of American wool dealers in foreign markets have been very light in com- parison with other years. Yet, not- withstanding the lack of oon,ftdenee44n wool shown during nearly the whole of the past year, and with bear in- fluences actively at work, the very lowest point to which wool could be depressed during the year was 3- Per cent to 10 per cent below prices of today. The slight advance in wool toward the close of the year, above the lowest point is the natural reaction from a bear movement, which had no further justification than that wool rose to 30 Per cent above the average of a de- cade and which ignored the price lifting factors of consumption which reached the highest point on record. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Safe Medicine for Children. In buying a cough medicine for chil- dren, never be afraid to buy Cham- berlain's Cough Remedy. There is no danger from It, and relief is always sure to follow. It Is Intended especial- ly for coughs, colds, croup and whoop- ing cough, and there Is no better me6- ichie In the world for these diseasee. It is not only a certain cure for croup, but, when given as soon as the croupy 'cough appears, will prevent the attack. when this remedy on Whooping \'II\ is opium dangerousmorother is given as direct.- ed. It ctains n harmful drugs, and may be given as confidently to a baby all to an adult For sale by all druggists. Ch. EAST FORK ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Nave and family, of Warm Spring creek, spent the holiday week with Mrs. Nave's mother, Mrs. James Weldon, on East fork. Miss Estber MacLevel, of Great Di- vide, has been visiting Miss Dora Mil- ler for the past week. Mrs. Dornan Jackson entertained the following people at dinner' Dec. 26: Mr. and Mrs. Weldon, Mr. and Mrs. Busch, Mr. and Mrs. Nave, Miss Korns, Miss Miller, Miss MacLeod, Mr. Frank Thompson and Guy Miller. Miss Rose Burdette is visiting her uncle, Judson McWilliams, on East fork. Mr. and Mrs. Bush entertained a few friends on Dec. 28. Every one had a very enjoyable time. They have finished baling hay on the Miller ranch and all are pl to be through. Mrs. Hartzel, of Lewistown, and family, have been visiting her mother, Mrs. Dornan Jackson, for the past few days. Mr. George Shepard spent the holi- days with his friends. Theo. Yoeman gave a dance Dec. 2d at the Rogers school house and had one of the largest crowds ever seen at a dance there. The affair was a success in every way and all hope there will be aiel,acr one soon. Mrs. Corbly and family, of Lewis- town, came up to East fork to attend the Yoeman dance. Mrs. Weldon had a few friends in to spend the evening Saturday. Pit was played and the players all en- joyed tremseives Very much. An impromptu dance was enjoyed at the Jackson ranch Monday night The music was furnished by Mr. Mc- Williams and Ernest Bush. It is need- less to say every one present had a good time. They always do at Jack- son's. Mr. Claude Baker, of Cottonwood, was a visitor at Miller's ranch last week. Messrs. Piper and Heath's new hay baler is now working in good order. They are baling hay for James Ben- nett. The East fork 'phone has been kept busy all this week. The people have sent the holdlays greetings over the 'phone. There was a dance at Judson Mc- Williams' ranch Friday, Jan. 4th. A basket supper was served. The only thing lacking to make an ideal Christmas on East fork this year was the scarcity of snow. James Day, of Lewistown, spent his vacation at the Miller ranch. Miss Irene Frame, of Lewistown, was out to spend Christmas with her par- ents. A Card. This is to certify that all druggists are authorized to refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough, heals the lungs and prevents serious results from a cold. Cures la grippe coughs and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Contains no opiates. The genuine is in a yellow package. Refuse substitnies. C. H. Williams. Fo. —Resins Efizabeth Conner. Rosina Elizabeth Conner was born at Tipton, Indiana, April 3, 1849. She was the oldest daughter of Elias it. and Sarah Conner. She removed with her parents to Minnesota in 1856, when seven years of age, where she resided until she grew to woman- hood, and was married to Mr. Har- vey Payne March 12, 1868. To Lois union was born seven children—four eons and three daughters, Edwin, El - flora, George, Mary, Clara, Frederic and Arthur, all of whom survive tier, but Mary, who departed this life Jan. 26. 1896. Mrs. Payne united with the Baptist church at Blooming Grove, Mina., when about 16 years old, and has liv- ed a Christian life ever since, always giving to the world that beautiful, quiet influence that bears testimony to the saving power of Christ. She came to the home of her son George last summer and was visiting with her children; her health had beca poor for some time, and about a month ago she was confined to her bed and since that tim e suffered greatly, until on Tuesday morning, Dec. 26, at 5:46 o'clock, the death messenger relieved her and her spirit passed to the beautiful beyond to be forever with the Lord. Mrs. Payne was at the home of her 'son George, on Trout creek, ten miles south of Moore, Mont., during her sickness, where she passed away. Besides her children she leaves one sister and five brothers to mourn her death. \Bleseed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.\ The funeral services were held at the home on Friday. Dec. 28, 1906, at 10 o'clock, in the presence of a num- ber of immediate friends, conducted by Rev. A. Coslet, the remains were taken to the Garnettl cemetery for In- terment. \Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord, from henceforth yea saith the spirit, for they rest from their labors and their works do fol- low them.\—Communicated. That's the house — the Doctor built, The biggest house you see; Thank goodnesshe don't get our For ta weta i k e en H . ollister's Rocky ?Amin in —Phillips Drug Co. Ho. BRYAN IN WRECK. The Nebraskan Gets a Shaking Up at Great Falls. Great Falls, Jan. 12.—The Montana Central westbound train on which were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan, who left here this morning after Mr. Bry- an's lecture here last evening, col- lided with a switch engine and stone cars at 7 o'clock in the Great Falls yards. The engineer of the passenger train was badly inaured and the baggage car wrecked and several people shaken up badly, mike Contiley, of Glasgow, be- ing injured severely about the head and shoulders, but not fatally. See - oral others were bruised. The passenger train Was moving at only about 10 miles an hour. The ac- cident was due to a blinding blizzard so the engineer could See but a few feet aheact • Mr. and Mrs. tityan had been on the train but a few moments, and were both thrown from their seats but re- ceived no Injury other than the shak- ing up. Builds up waste tissue, promotes ap- petite, improves digestion, induces re- freshing Sleep. gems renewed strength and health That's what Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea does. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets, Phillips Drug Co, Ho. • The Citizens Baok of Moore now booing convartost into tket First Natiooal Bank of Moore Has a Capital of $50,000.00, fully paid in, and its stock- holders. responsibility exceeds ONE MILLION DOLLARS. WE IN correspondence relative to your deposits or the making of loans on liberal terms. All inquiries promptly answered. 1 o ff — ON ALL MEN'S OVERCOATS 4 the only exclusive styles and the newest lengths ONE-FOURTH OFF Visit our Furniture Department Those fine rugs in our i- II I where we don't keep furniture ture Department are onl i y71.- but sell it. j 371 / 2 . E MAN, S 11111111111M •11111111111=1011111M1111•11 IMO LEWISTOWN LECTURE CLUB Announcements it AT CULVER'S OPERA HOUSE On the Following Dates: Judge Den D. Lindsey of the Juvenile Court of Denver January 28th. Senor Ramon Reyes Lain Filipino Author, Lecturer and Statesman February 5ths Father Vaughan Dramatic Orator; a Top -Not -her February 20th. Dr. W. J. Davison of London Preacher, Author and Lecturer February 25th. Ralph Parlette The Funny Man; Humor sad Philosophy March 13th. Senator Dim Tillman The Great Southern Leader March 27th. Dr. John Watson (Ian Maolaron) Great Scotch Author and Lecturer April 19th. Price of Seats will be announced two weeks prior to the date, but no reserved seats will be sold for less than $1.00. Holders of Lecture Club Tickets may make seat reservations one day previous to day of sale and date of appearance. COURSE TICKETS 34.00.-1n response to numerous requests for resale of tickets which were surrendered for redemption, the commit- tee has decided to offer tickets good for the remainder of the course, as above named, for $4.00, but will not agree to offer any proposition for further redemption of these tickets except at the end of the sea- son, when, If numbers have failed, a proportionate rebate will be given. These course tickets may be purchased of Albert Pfaus Halsey R. Watson. 411111111111/1111111MMENEINIMMINIMINJ Office **Supplies THE STOCK OF SUPPLIES CARRIED BY THE ARGUS SUPPLY DEPARTMENT ID THE MOST COMPLET1 CARRIED IN FERGUS COUNTY AND CONTAINS AS MANY VARIETIES AS ARE CARRIED BY ANY UP- TO-DATE HOUSE IN THE WEST. EVERYTHING NEEDED IN THE OFFICE FROM PINS TO LETTER FILES; FROM PENS TO DESK PADS; FROM PENCILS TO LET- TER PRESSES; FROM RUB. BER BANDS TO FILING CASES. Blank Books WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF BLANK BOOKS, um GEM JOURNALS, DAY BOOKS, RECORDS, CASH BOOKS, TRIAL BALANca BOOKS, COUNTER BOOKS, MEMORANDUM BOOKS, CORPORATION RECORDS, BILLS RECEIVABLE AND BILLS PAYABLE BOOKS. ETC. types Writers and Me= Writer Papers Supplies THE REMINGTON TYPE- WRITERS, FOR SALE AND FOR RENT; NEW AND SECOND HAND WRITERS ALWAYS ON HAND. PARAGON RIBBONS, PARA- GON TYPEWRITERS PA- PERS. OIL, OILERS, NOTE BOOKS, CARBON FAME COPYING BOOKS, ETC. Prices Are Right NOT 100 PER CENT PRO- FIT, BUT A FAIR REMUN ERATION IS ALL WE ASK. AND MANY ARTICLES ARE SOLD HERE FOR EXACT- LY THE SAME PRICE AS BY EASTERN HOUSES. YOU CAN BUY AT HOME AT LOW PRICES, GET WHAT YOU WANT AND GET IT NOW—NOT WAIT FOR IT. mail Orders Receive Prompt Mention Argus Supply DeP4112 ment telephone Lewistown •
