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Judge Lindsey of the Juvenile Court of Denver at Culver's Opera House January 28. Vol. XXIV. No. 26. for Men Or Sho Math- ve w ( Walk -Over Shoes are acknowledged to be the best shoes for the priee in the world • Walk -Over Shoes hold their shape until worn out, and are made up on all the Late up-to-date lasts. We are constantly adding to our line of Walk-Overs, a n d carry all widths B to E We sell Walk - Over Shoes in all the popularleathers. Prices range at $3.50, $4.00, $5.00 II If you have never worn o pair of Walk- Overs you should try a pair and find tee all about them. (When Walk-Overs go on shoe troubles go off. Tad Shoe and Clothing \itidift9e telephone us Envision, • • Mona ountp argm. LEWISTOWN, FERGUS COUNTY, noNT., FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1907. REPUBLICAN IN POLITICS, AND DEVOTED TO THE MINERAL, AGRICULTURAL STOCK AND WOOL INTERESTS OF THE GREAT JUDITH COUNTRY. THROW AWAY A FEW THOUSANDS Commissioners Parrent and Peterson Ignore Exist- ing PrintinglContract and Accept Democrat Bid At Much Higher Figure. --Salaries Raised. At the meeting of the board of coun- ty commlialoners yesterday morning, the \contract\ for the county print- ing for two years, beginning with Jan. 22 last, was awarded to the Democrat The motion to make this award was made by Commissioner J. M. Parrent and was seconded by Chairman Jul- ius Petersen. Commissioner W. T. Neill stated that he should vote against such action, a legal contract with the Argus covering nearly the same period being already in effect. The motion prevailed, of course, Mes- sere Parrent and Petersen voting for it. This \contract\ was let without the sum ce of competition, the Demo- crat g simply prepared a bid and to it over to Meseers Par - rent an Petersen. After the action stated had been taken, Prof. Parrent said to an Argus reporter that he had compared the bid of the Democrat with a previous contract made over two years ago between the Argus and the county, and found that the bid of the Democrat was the lower. The professor admitted that the present bid of the Democrat is higher than that put in by the Argus at the De- cember meeting, when the Democrat also made a tender, and not even an attempt was made to show that tn carrying out this little private ar- rangement with the Democrat, the county would not be paying very much more than exactly the same articles and service would cost under the contract entered into by the old board with the Argus. In a word, without taking any chances on competition, the Demo matte members of the new board ig- nore the existence of the contract en- tered into by the old board, and hand over the contract to the Democrat at a price admitted to be very much high- er than that called for in the contract between the Argus and the county. The action taken puts the matter in shape to be taken into the courts, where the question as to the validity board ftla r t contract entered into by the old of canimbelatiere must be pas- sed upon. The question is not only of Importance here, but pretty mush all over the state, for the reason that similar action was taken by the re- tiring boards in many other counties, In every inatance, so far as we know, the new boards ratifying the action of their oredecesseors. The star chamber nature of this whole proceeding was unquestIonably a surprise to all except Commiedon- era Parrent, Petersen and Col. Stout. County Attorney Ayres, who secured the opinion from Attorney General Galen with regard to the legality of the contract made by the old board, plainly showed his surprise, and inti- mated that the proceeding was not legal. \It won't stick,\ was Mr. Ayers' laconic comment. Leaving questions of law aside, the business capacity shown by two cone mIssionere in keeping the matter en- tirely quiet until in the meeting, and then drawing forth a \bid awarding the contract on it involving thous- ands of dollars will strike most Peo- ple as being of a most peculiar brand. Later, Col. Stout appeared, the form of the \contract\ was presented and quickly signed by Messers Par - rent and Petersen. Commissioner Neill stated that he did not consider such a \contract\ legal, and said they would have to get along without his signature. Th e hoard also raised the salaries of deputy sheriffe and denintiee 1 U.the county offices at yesterday's session. This matter was brought up by Sher- iff Edward Martin, who asked that the eateries of the deputies at Kendail and Gilt Edge be raised from $76 to $100 per month. The board did not hes- itate at all in granting this request. It is known that the deputies at Ken- dall and Gilt Edge intended to resign unless such action were taken. In the case of Deputy Sheriff Fisher, at Ken- dall, the mining companies and mer- chants of that camp have for a long time chipped in and increased the pay of the officer $25 per mouth. The com- missioners also decided to increase the pay of the deputy sheriff in this city and the jailer from $110 to $100 per month, and than raised ths salary of Frank Carletqa, deputy in the of- fice of the clerk sad recorder, to $100 per month, Similar action was takes in the case of Mrs. Minnie Ran, the very conepetent deputy In Use office of the clerk of the district court AT THE BIG GOLD CAMP • Congregational meeting and Social Given by Members of Kendall Presbyterian Church, FIRE BUG IS UNSUCCESSFUL Attempt to Destroy Kendall Hotel— Women of Woodcraft Imam!! New Officers. Kendall, Jan 24.—A ore of incen- diary origin was discovered In the Kendall hotel early Wednesday morn- ing. The building was set on fire in three different places. Fortunately, the fire was discovered before much damage was done, otherwise, with the poor water facilities, the town might have been swept away, Mrs. Don Abbott and two children left for Prescott, North Dakota, Wed- nesday afternoon, where they will vis- it with Mrs. Abbott's paroles for the remainder of the winter. Last Tuesday evening the Women of Woodcraft held a most enjoyable meeting at their lodge room in Miners' Union hall, installing the following officers: Past guardian neighbor, Let - tie J. Newman; guardian neighbor, Grace Sloan; advisor, Sophia McCau- ley; magician. Sarah Seville; clerk, Anna Evans; banker, Margie E. Scott; attendant, Emma Stoll; captain of guards, Denice McLean; inner sen- tinel, Mary McKay; outer sentinel, Frances Reid, Mrs. Frank Stchmack left for Lewis- town Tuesday, returning Wednesday. J. M. Stafford was a passenger on Wednesday's coach, returning from a business visit to the county mat. Joe Montgomery spent several days of the present week taking in the sights at Lewistown. Mrs. Mortimer Lewellen and Mrs. Mabel Suprenant, both of Lewistown. spent the day, Wednesday, with Mrs. Lowellen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Helmick. Mr. and Mrs. Vance Butter have the sympathy of the entire commun- ity In the loss of the twin baby girls which came to their home on Christ- mas day. One of the babes was tak- en away on Wednesday last, the oth- er lived until Sunday. The little ones were laid to rest in the Kendall cem- etery, the funeral of the first being held on Thursday afternoon. the oth- er on Sunday morning. Rev. I. A. Stencil lee officiated. Mrs. John Rash came up from Lew- istown, whence she was called to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vance Butler, during the Illness in their home. James Stretch left on Toseday for a few days visit In Lewistown. Mr. and Km. Howard I. Shaw left as on Friday for Lewistown to reside. Mf. ilium has for the past five years been superristeadent of the Barnes. King, and he, with his most °Mime his wife, leave heats of friends to re- lents Mifit= ra elas among the End their Peaseanne Tignielay who left for Lew- lettown. R. S. Shaw, brother of H. I. Shaw with his two sons, E. B. and R. R. Shaw, drove up from their ranch Darr Moore to moist in the moving of his brother's effects to Lewistown last Friday. Mrs. Sam Hanaliton is one...of many who suffering from la grip this vt Tom Louvis returned to Kendall from North Dakota last week, bring- ing his newly made bride with him. They have gone to house keeping on the hill In the Barney Bernier resi- dence, where they are receiving con- gratulations. dance was at Gilt Edge. Determined They found on arriving there that the ee e ro A v ned e jall b y m y pa o M n r irs. G af eo y rge o th un e g K e. errz st , pl l e ef c t d ha fo st p f ing were Misses Katie Stephens, El- ral a lli e ch Y' s T rr Jon D ee rMil . \ and Kr. and 'Km Several days in town this week, dale - Maiden on Friday to attend a dance. not to miss It, they drove on, and a tine time is reported. Thom attend - la McNeil, Mesrs. Johnny Bell Tier- ing ny from their ranch on Warm Spring creek. Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Clingan spent John R.. Cook, after an absence of Goldfields, Nev., returned to Kendall ditUrday. Colds and like ailments are becom- ing epidemic in camp. Among those suffering are Mrs. John Dobson, tars. George Kertz, Mrs. Lyman Wilson, Mrs. Henry Parrent, Mrs. John Jack- son, Jr., Mrs. T. W. Humphries, Mrs. Hershel King and Mrs. S. V. Cleving- er. The funeral of the 8 -months -old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Tarling took place from the family residence Monday af- ternoon. A large number of sympa- thizing friends, including the mem- bers of the K. of P. lodge, followed the body to the Kendall cemetery. Rev. T. A. Stancliffe had charge of the earring. The Ladies' Aid met at the pleas- ant home of Mrs. T. R. Matlock Fri- day afternoon. There was a good at- tendance and oonaiderable• business attended to. After the election of of- ficers for the ensuing year. delicious refreshments were served. The neat meeting will be Feb. 1, with Mrs. J. W. Steele. not be the last of then pleasant gath- erings, but may be followed by oth- ers during the winter. There is to be a \hard times\ dance at the Eisner opera house Friday ev- ening, Jan. 26. Good music and a good time is promMed. H. 0. Higgins, auditor of the Lew- istown Telephone company, was in town for several days the first of the week, Mr. and Mrs. D. Hendricks and daughter, Wanda, went to Lewistown Sunday, returning next day. County Commissioner J. M. Parrent left Monday for Lewistown to be pres- ent at a meeting of the board on Tues- day evening, when plans for a new county court house are to be sub- mitted. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stewart drove down to Lewistown Tuesday morning on a short business trip. Rev. and Mrs. Albert ['fans drove up from the county seat Tuesday to be present at the church meeting and social that evening. They are guests at the manse. During a friendly scuffle Monday (Confined ma page S.) RAPID WORK BEING DONE BY NEW BARNES -KING CO. General Manager R. Lk Lamb, of the Barnes -King Development company, was In the city from Kendall this week, and gave out some changes, in the way of additions, hi the staff at the mine, which is now as follows: It B. Lamb, general manager and consulting engineer; W. H. Brute, formerly with the Motile Plate mine, superintendent; W. L. Henry, late of South Africa, mine foreman; L. C. Dyke, formerly with Stratton's lade-. pendence, at Cripple Creek, engineer; W. tr. Penwell, aceountant: A. D. Miles, assayer and geologist; P. L. Pauly, assistant engineer, retained. The new management of the big prop- erty has taken right hold of the work, and the plans now betas carried out will solve the two problems of very greatly increasing the output of the mine and reducing materially the coat of production. \We are putting the greatest strese on the north end of the property.\ said Mr. Lamb to the Argus, when asked in regard to the operations. \In the Horse Shoe mine over 700 feet of development work has been done, and the development going on there is practically in virgin ground. From the main level a wins Is going down in splendid ore, and we find that the ore body is regular and solid. Devel- opment 1s also beim carried on north and south on that level, and we ex- pect to erect in a short time an elec- tric hoisting plant to heist ore from below the 700 foot hivelt A abort dis- tance away is the Mule Shoe mine and we have then another body of ore showing good values, and which is being developed. We ere now stop - tug from this point, and the ore is nMg to the nine Bellow the Horn Mao. and Mule ass, se are deeelote fag a little men that sane veht01 apt. Ng per too. and It inks very encouraging. For the present this ore te being sacked. Above the silver cut we have some nice $3 ore and are carrying on development work there with encouraging results, We call it the Wunderlin tunnel and ex- pect shortly to open out this ore. \In the south end, or Passaic work- ings, the principal development is be - ins carried on in the \R\ drift Ore has been encountered here within the past day or two, and it is a nice body. We have got to go further with the development before reaching the main body. A new shaft is to be sunk forthwith to properly handle the ore from these workings and to carry on the work at deeper levels. \The ore body struck some time ago in the Santiago mine of the North Moccasin company, Is looking remark- ably well. The values are not only holding out, but growing better, and this is naturally very encouraging to us from the position of the Santiago with relation to the Barnes -King, the Drake property adjoining us. \As to the plant, we will have new surface equipment throughout, and it will embrace the most modern prin- c.ples. The entire power equipment, both hoisting and milling, will be elec- tric. The new mill is to have a capac- ity of 600 tons, and will be Installed just as soon as the machinery can be got on the ground. A feature of the mill will be the absolutely automatic machinery for handling the ore on the surface and in the milling. We ex- pect to mill the ore, including all sur- face handling and all treatment, at below 50 cents per ton. \We are getting under way In start ing this new work. The office and engineering departments are nearly ready for occupancy. The entire plant for the mine development kas been ordered, and in the early spring we ex- pect to have it under installation. It Is eediesitsd Oat grading for the plant will be commenced within 30 den.\ EWISTOWN WILL fik BE REPRESENTED At a special meeting of the city council last evening, Mayor PlnkleY an- nounced the appointment of a delega- tion from this city to attend the meet- ing to be held at Helena next Tues- day for the purpose of effecting a state organization for the exploitation of Montana's rescources, and secure desirable settlers, and generally to engage in a \boosting\ campaign. While Mayor Pinkley was absent from the chair for a few minutes, President Frank B. Smith took the chair, and the mayor's name was ad- ded to the list of delegates, and the council arranged for Mr. PLnkley to attend the meeting of Montane may- ors at Helena la conjunction with the \boosters\ convention. The delegates named are. Judge E. K. Cheadle, 0. W. Belden, H. L. DeKalle J. C. Huntoon, R. von 'rebel, 10. K. Smith, Wm. Blackford, David Hllger, H. Yaeger, S. 8. Hoban. F. E. Wright, Tom Stout, H. R. Wat- son, Louis Lehman, E. C. Sweitzer, W. D. Symmss, J. B. Rauch, G. J. Wiede man, H. K. Rae, Rufus Thompson, A. C. Greene. C. W. Morton, E. R. Judd, 0. R. Creel, Ilenmet Hamilton, Julius Petersen, J. E. Pinkiey. Several of these gentlemen are al- ready at the capital, and of those named, a number have already ex- pressed their intention to make the trip. Those In attendance at the special meeting were Mayor Pinkley, Alder man Wilbur, Smith, Tubb and Leash. BENEFIT FOR BALL TEAM TONIGHT Arthur Kelly, for so long assayer at the Barnes -King, and withal a most popular gentleman, left Sunday after- noon for Goldfield, Nev., with the good wishes of numberless friends. Two of the Salvation army work- ers were up from Lewistown during the week advertising their \Living Pictures\ performance at Jones' opera house Friday evening, Jan. 26. Dr. E. E. Doty drove down to the county seat on business Sunday after- noon. The Congregational meeting and social given by the members and friends of the Presbyterian church Tuesday evning proved a very en- joyable gathering. A large number assembled at Jones' opera house about 3 eclock. There were games, tugs of war, a clothes pin contest, character contest and other amusements to make the thne pass pleasantly. The LIAM- leg program was well carried Piano duet. Mrs. E. L. Beck and Mies Elsa reset; recitation, Miss Syl- via Mcilveen; reeltation, Mrs. Dora Fairchild; recitation., Mrs. Stevens: edible\ lley. Albert Pfau. vocal solo, We Unit/ ineleareental music, Jno. .1, Millard. Refreshments followed the efernint. it is hoped that this will , Tonight at the opera house the am- ateur minstrels will make their ap- pearance in a performance given for the benefit ef the Lewatown base ball team, and it is certain that the per- formers will be greeted by a packed house. Forty people are on the pro- gram and they have attained a de- gree of proficiency that would do cred- it to professionals. The boys are go- ing to give a good show, and whoever misses it will miss a treat. In addi- tion to that, the object back of the enterprise is one that will appeal to all. There is going to be a Central Montana Base Ball League this year, and the home team is making Plans to plant the pennant right here. To ale them in this patriotic effort, this Performance is given, and it will start them off in good shape—enable them to buy new uniforms and meet the other expenses incident to the open- ing of the campaign on the diamond. Manager Carleton has enlisted in the good cause some of the best known entertainers in town, and a special ef- fort has been made to Prepare a Pro - gram that will present new features throughout The result is that it fair- ly sparkles with new things --new songs, new specialUes and even new jokes. Among the fun makers, sing- ers and specialists are Cede 'Yaeger. 0. Lehman, Md. Raker. Beasley, Carte - ton, Bristol, Higgins, 'enrich, Meyers, W. F. Smith, MacDonald, Abel, G. Gideon. (Moeller, Gibson. Evoy, Edou- ard Sutter, Mrs. E. A. Long, Art and Dick Baker and Grey. GILT EDGE NEWS. Gilt Edge, Montana, January 24.— J. T. Wells was called to Deer Lodge recently on account of the 'serious ill- ness of his father. Judge Orlando Sawyer was in Lew- istown on official business last week. Geo. N. Caldwell, of Lewistown, spent a few days here recently. Miss Nellie Shiell has returned to Kendall. William Newman and wife left last week for Chestnut, Mont., where Mr. Newman has employment in the coal mines. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Dougherty, drove over to Lewistown last week. Miss letheta Dougherty is assisting F'. & Barnes, of the Overland Trading company, invoice their stook of goods. Thos. Dignan was a Lewistown vis- itor last week. Rev. 0. F. Krieger and wife left last week for LeirlittOlirn, Mont., to assist the resident pastor, Rev. J. A. Martin, in a series of meetings. Mr. Anderson, assisted by Mr. Campbell, had charge of the services here last Sunday evening. Mrs. W. F. Shipley was a paeseeser on the Lewistown stage last Week. The Cone Butte mine has laid off ' , erne of their men on account of the cold weather anti Inconvenience of a sma ll mill. They will let ROM(' con- tract work of driving tunnel. and do- ing some development work Deputy Sheriff Wilitecenb was out during some of the (\old weather rounding up some hOrnell belonging to Die -sr Newkirk. which are to be sold sheriff's sale The stage driver On the run from Musselshell to Grass Range got lost one of the cold nights and froze his hands and face quite severely. John Peppard went out from here Tuesday to take his place. Messrs. G. P. and Henry Burnett, with their families, have arrived home from a visit to their old home in Tex- as. There were more than 50 persons that made up the Burnett party which attended the family reunion. The pleasure of the occludes was somewhat marred by the illness of their father, Mr. Burnett, Sr. Although Texas is experiencing good times, the gentle- men prefer Montana as a place of res- idence. To, Architects. The county 'commissioners of Fer- gus county invite architects to submit drawing's and specifications for a are - proof court house to be erected 'at Lewistown. Fergus county, state of Montana. Cost of building, Including plumbing and heating, not to exceed one hundred thousand ($100,000) dol- lars. Plans to be received not later than 12 o'clock 14., February 13th, 1907. C. L. METERSICK, Clerk. Seats for the Judge Lindsey lecture Monday night may be reserved by holders' Of Lecture Club tickets or pu- pils' certificates at Phillip.' drug store tomorrow after 9 a. rn. General wee of tickets next Monday. Reserved sesta 111.00; gallery. 50 cents. Two as -good -es -new Remington type- writers for w Aalm on o , Seth ere Price 5 Cents. NEW COURT HOUSE PLAN IS TAKEN UP Commissioners Arrange To Advertise for Plana and ForiSale of Bonds.—Actual Work To Be- gin About May 1. --Other Preliminaries. The new court. house project was taken up by the county commisition- era this week, and after being dis- cussed at great length through sever - al meetings, the preliminaries have all been disposed of and the matter placed in such shape that there will be no unuecessary delay whatever in carrying out the plan. Summarizing the result of the work done at these several meetings, the commlasloners will advertise for plans for the oourt house. The structure is to cost not to exceed $100,000 complete, exclusive of all furniture. These plans will be re- ceived up to noon on Wednesday, Feb. 13, and within a day or two thereafter it is supposed, an award will be made. Bids for the erection of the building will then be called for and a contract let as soon thereafter as possible. The commisaioners ex- pect that actual work will begin about May 1, and that the building will be ready for occupancy not later than the fall of next year. Advertising the Bonds. The board has now made all ar- rangements for advertising for bids for the sale of the bonds, and it Is expected that these bids will be re- ceived at the regular session in March. Fergus county certainty stands wail in financial circles, am letters have already been received from outside institutions making inquiries in re gard to this bond issue. The issue will consist of 100 bonds of the denomination of $1,000 each, bearing interest at a rate not to ex- ceed 4% per cent, interest payable semi-annually, the bonds to be pay- able in 20 years and redeemable in 16 years. To Keep within Sounds. The commissioners are detennhaed that the cost of the building shall not exceed the sum voted by the people— $100.000—and in mains the contract., every precaution will be takes to keep the cost within that limit. The board is not coaunitteed to any Pre- conceived notices as to the court house, and the sole effort will be to secure the very best structure possible for the nichey. The Woman's dub, of this city, has asked the board to have a cloak ' , laced In the tower of the building, but this is not likely to be done, Judging from the expresaions ot commissioners. They are determined to expend all of the sum allowed as the building itself, but will in ail prob- ability compromise the matter by hav- ing the plans so arranged that a clock can be put in at a Later date, when funds for the purpose are available. The Sherman Murder Case. The hearing on a motion for a new trial in the case of James Sherman. (onvicted of murder in the second de- 1„ree and sentenced to Ilfe imprison- ment, was taken up before Judge E. K. Cheadle at 2 p. m. today, Attorney Donnelly, of the firm of Wallace & Donnelly, of Helena, and J. C. Hun - loon appearing for the defense, and. County Attorney Roy te. Ayers and - 0. W. Belden for the state. Louis Lehman Home Again. After spending three weeks in tin marts of toe east, Louis Lehman ',- turned home Wednesday evening. Mr. Lehman states that the sections Tie - arid by him are all booming, and the people appear to have entire confi- dence in the continuance of the era of prosperity. In addition to the Pur- chases for the various departments of the store, Mr. Lehman bought a car- load of the very latest things in the way of show cases for the ladies' wear department. Charged With Robbery. A stranger named Miller, said to he harbor. is COnfitied In the county jail on a robbery charge, pending In- vestigation. It Is alleged that a few nights ago Miller, while taking a stroll with a Lewistown man, threw his companion down when a meant square was reached, and took a very small sum of money from him. Seats for the Judge Lindsey lecture Monday night may be reserved by holders of Lecture Club thanes or po- pes' certificates at Phillips' drug Mere tomorrow after 9 a. m. General eels at tickets next Monday. Reserved emote gi no; aallAry. AO cants. TRAINS TIED UP FOR TIME All Traffic on the Menne - Railroad Is Completely Dernerialined ter a Day. CHINOOK FOLLOWS HIGH WIND Cuts Packed Full of Wet Snow, and Big Drifts are Formed—Line Open Again. Although Fergus oounty fared bet- ter than almost any other section of the state during the recent cold spell so tor as losses are converned, the Montana Railroad certainly had it. trouble., and for a time traffic was completely demoralised. The line is now open and the business is being cared for in good Map°. Bile:tardy Condition. Last Saturday night, following a light fall of snow, a terrific wind sprang up and by morning every cut on the line of the road was heaped full, and great drifts were piled across the track at various points. This would not have caused very ser- ious trouble but for the fact that the chinook packed the snow into a wet, compact mass that resisted the snow plow. A freight train was waiting to get out Sunday morning, and a force of shovelers was put to work to aid the mow plow in cutting through. It required steady work until shortly be- toren oon Monday to let the train out of the city, and then another tie up oc- curred between Glengarry and Moore. It was a tedious process, but the train was finally put through to Oar- nein that MOIL Meantime a work train was stalled near Horlowton, and the regular passenger for Lewistown was held at Lombard until a late hour. It failed to get through at all Monday, and that day Lewistown was without train service. Late Tuesday night, the belated train from Lombard, with Judge CheaAle. R. von Tohel and ethers on board, reached the city, and Wednesday conditions were pretty good. Wednesday night another wind storm set in, and for a time the air was full of sleet and it looked as though we were to experience the worst night of the whole winter, but towards morning the weather moder- ated. and Thursday conditions along the line were almost normal. The Mae is t o ed nc . e more open and the track in good conditions, so that no further delay of any consequence is antic,- Last night it once more a ti te irn rs ee re v i r s- y cold, the street theromom tering 16 below zero, but it was clear, I tine today it looks as though the ex- itreme cold weather is at an end for A time. SOCIETY NOTES. t Mrs. E. K. Cheadle, bira. 4os iirigAn. 1Mrs. C. W. Baynes and Mrs. OW). Each entertained the members and friends of St. James' guild at a social at the home of the former on Friday eve nine last, leucbre was played sad the high scores made by Mrs. Huntoon and Alexander Lehuallia. ^Itretementa eleem Oren %fen edielliW Men • r • several Instrum.pte.l selections by Mrs. Brewer an her gifted Mtn daughter Grace. About sixty were in ettendance and an seemed to min' the evening greatly. Mr. and Mrs. David Hilger and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bach entertained about one hundred people on Wednesday evening last at Inaislund's hall. The af- fair was a card party, hearts being the game played. The guests were di- vided into three groups whose colors were lavender, green and pink, each group playing independent of the oth- ers. Of the lavender's Mrs. Jos. Mere- dith received the ladles and Harry Yaeger the gentlemens prize. In the group whose color was green, Mrs. von Tobel and H. it Watson were the prize winners and In the group repre- sented by oink Niro. WIlliard end Gen. Wiedeman carried away the honors The ladies prises were cream and sugar sets of Japanese ware and the gentleman's prizes copies of PorIner novels. The color scheme was carried out In the refreshments, the differeat colored Mee and bonbons being sereee and the lunch cloths were of crepill paper in the different colors. The eve - Laing was a very delightful one and the hosts and hostesses still hold their places as most sucoesful eartertahaers. Mrs. P. Shannon entertained last Sat- urday in honor of the tenth birthday of her daughter, Evelyn. It was a thoroughly enjoyable affair and the little guests spent a delightful after- noon. They were Margaret Bach, Caro- line Warr, Madelyn Stafford, (Icily Elackford, Norma Ranch, Harry Eddy, Constance Cbeadle. Lucy Woods, Lucy Burke, Hyacinth Rowly, Joins Martin, Thera Martin, Helen Hedges. Notice to Contractors. Bids for a rospltal to be erected In Lewistown will be received by the Mother Superior, at St. Mary's con- vent. where the plans can be had by prospective bidders. All bids to be accompanied by cer- tified. cheeks ror $600, and to be IS on or before February 20th, 1907. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. The building will be of stone se per ammended sheet of details, and contractors must ferule accordingly. The contractor to furnish all stone. ft Bar Association Formed. At a meeting held at the offices of R. von Tobel last evening the organ- ization of the Fergus County Bar as- sociation e was perfected, the follow- ing officers being elected: President. FL vouTobel; vice-president, F. F. Mac - Gowan; secretary, J. C. Minton; executive committee, Frank E. Smith and W. A. Gordon, Jr. The constitu- tion was adopted, and another meet- ing will be held Feb. 11, when the by laws will he reported. Biglon is Discharged. Frank Bigien, of Gilt Edge, charged with mayhem, alleged to have been committed upon ,another young man of Gilt Edge named Connolly, was this morning discharged by Justice of the Peace Edward Brassey, a motion for the dismissal of the CAW' being made by County Attorney Ayers. who had sawed himself that the dierge mule notfibe sustained atm for the Judge Lindsay lecture Mo day night may be reserved by holders of Lecture Club tickets or pu- pils' certificates at Phillips' drug gears eareorrow after 9 a. in. General sale tiokista next Monday. Reserved 'nen leen; giltery, 1111) esart.
