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erg 0 mutt 11 rgn 'MOM. Vol. XXIV. No. 4 3 . lie LEWISTOWN, FERGUS COUNTY, tIONT., FRIDAY; flAY 17, 1907. • Puce 5 Cents. nom a WM A D111 a 1 Art Wiwi, QUALITY WOODEN= WARE REPUBLICAN IN POLITICS, AND DEVOTED TO THE MINERAL, AGRICULTURAL, STOCK AND WOOL INTERESTS OF THE GREAT JUDITH COUNTRY. EXPERIMENTAL FARM SELECTED At Worth -Studying Prices We ask comparison of quality and finish, not with goods commonly sold at these prices but with those that cost you a good deal more. Woodencrare Specials LEMON SQUEEZER, best white rock maple combined with porcelain plun- ger, price 20c WHISK BROOMS, in large variety and each the best value of its kind at prices range 35c, 20c and 15c WOODEN SPOONS, 16 in. well shaped smooth finished hard maple cooking spoon. The kind that's \always on top,\ price 10c CHILDREN'S BROOM, good size, well Ailed, 2 sewed, good grade broom corn, wire band, polished red handle. Price, 20c TURKEY DUSTER, 17 in. bell shape each contains loe split wing and tail feathers of picked stock; black enam- eled handle, price 25c BUTTER LADLES, dish shape, stan- dard size, selected smooth finished rock maple. Try and duplicate for our price 5c MOP STICKS, two styles, one com- bination mop stick and scrub brush holder, other just plain mop stick but best of its kind, price 20c EMBROIDERY HOOPS, ra s in., extra select smooth turned maple, round edges. Sizes 5 in,, 7 in., 10 in, and 12 in., price each, 10c STOVE BRUSH, 12% in. 6 rows brist- les, black outside and white center, solid back, polished, curved end, brist- le dauber. Loop handle, price -25c DUST PAN BRUSH, 8 in. head, high- ly polished solid red block, grey bristles outside, mixed center. Oaring ends. Polished handle, price 50c BUTTER MOLDS, individual turned hard maple cup and plunger, hand carved; makes the butter look dainty and appetizing, price 10c BUTTER MOLDS, \California\ square style, brass hinged, extra selected =MC white rock maple. 2 lb. mold lb. mold, price .26c MOUSE TRAPS, \Out 0 Sight\ 2 x 4 maple base, heavy coil spring, every- one a sure killer. Soki everywhere at 10c, our price, 5c MAPLE BOWLS, positively the best selected rock maple, smooth waxed finish. Best article for chopping or making butter. 17 in., 50c or 16 in., Price .40c PARLOR MATCHES, 200 count, fine clean white splints, thoroughly par- affined and guaranteed all sure light- ers. Regular 26c caddy quality at The Fair, per caddy, price, 15c AXLE GREASE, the \U. S.\ made and guaranteed by the Standard 011 Co., as well as ourselves. 3 lb. pails at 25c each or 2 for 45c. 1 lb. tine 2 for 25c or price each, 15c CLOTHES RACKS, eight 24 in. pol- ished hard white maple arms, rivet- ed to polished steel hinged back. When not In use arms drop down out of way. Price, 25c HOUSE BROOM, we guarantee to give you the best broom values In Fergus Co. A comparison of values is all we ask. Three grades 60c, 46c and price, 30c SEPARATOR BRUSH, also useful for cleaning bottles and chimneys 13 in. grey and black luster bristles fastened to round wood handle. Top penetrates every crevice, price 15c CLOTHES PINS, the \Holdfast\ make, 3% in. smooth finish white birch, rigid galvanized eating. not rust. 3 dozen for 25c or per dozen 100 WINDOW SHADES, \Hiawatha\ oil opaque, good grade, finished both sides by Improved process, combining durability and pliability. 36 x 72. Myrtle green, olive green and dark green, price each, 354) VEGETABLE SLICER, \Little Shav- er,\ shaves chocolate so thin that it dissolves without stirring. Slices po- tatoes, radishes, onions, tomatoes, ap- ples. Knife is tempered steel. Wal- nut frame, price 20c DISH MOPS, smooth turned shapely handles, long pure white cotton twine heads, at The Fair, price 5c DOOR STOPS, 2% in, birch, wax fin- ished, rubber tip, one 'of the beet stops on the market. price 2 flar—lie GARDEN SEEDS, and flower seeds of every variety in many sized peat - sew Ours are the D. M. Ferry and 00: seeds. None better anyWhere. IT PATS TO TRADE AT Lermriletovras, Morttans Located Four Miles From Philbrook and Twenty- rOiii Miles Due West of Lewistown --S. S. Hob- son Buys Farm and Presents It to State. It is now settled that Fergus coun- ty is to have an experimental station, under state and national auspices, and the farm will be in operation this year. This consummation of long cherished hopes of the farmers of the Judith basin 18 due entirely to S. S. Hobson, of Lewistown, but for whose efforts and generous contribution the project would not have been carried through this year, if ever. At the last session of the legislature, a bill was passed making an annual appropriation of $1,- 000 a year for two years for the main- tenance of the farm, but it was requir- ed that a 160 acre tract to be selected by the government experts be present- ed to the state, together with such im- provements as were necessary for the purpose. Mr. Hobson hoped to have the farm within a short distance of this city, and had the experts, Prof. Atkinson and Prof. Linfleki, of the Ag- ricultural college, come here a short time ago. It was their wish to have a site that would be representative of the soil and climatic conditions of the largest possible area of land, and in or- der to determine this point, they made a trip over a large portion of the Ju- dith basin, Mr. Hobson accompanying them. The result of their tour was the selection of a piece of land in sec- tion 16, township 13 north, of range 14 east, which is on the line of the Billings & Northern railway, four miles from the point where the line crosses the Judith river, and about four miles from the old postoffice of Philbrook. The land is thus about 24 miles due west of Lewistown. This land belonged to the state, and in or- der to comply with the conditions, it was necessary for, Mr. Hobson to pur- chase it from the state. This he did, going down in his pocket for $1,600. He immediately deeded it to the state for the purposes of this experimental station, the transaction being closed up with the state land board. The im- provements to be made will require about $2,000 more, and this sum was also guaranteed by Mr. Hobson. It is the intention of the government, in co operation with the state, to make this the most important dry land farming station in the entire northwest. In selecting a location, the experts were most anxious to get as near as possible to the center of the Judith basin, in order that the minimum amount of moisture should prevail, as the rainfall on any side of the basin Is Influenced more or less by the mountains immediately surrounding it. In addition to getting a site in the center of the basin, they have secured one that is practically in the exact center of the state. Prof. Linfield pre- dicts a very large production of wheat In the Judith country at an early date, as much land in the locality of the farm is now being prepared for seed- ing. The soil of the whole basin is rich in plant food and all that fs re- quired is knowledge on the part of the farmer as to what seed to plant and how to plant and care for it. It is in- teresting to note that the experiments made at six temporary dry land sta- tions prove that the farmers have been using double the amount of seed required. They have not only been wasting one-half of the seed, but have, at the same time, been reducing the actual crop. Thie alone will save to the farmers of this state ten times as much as the cost for a year of the Agricultural college to the state.' if the farmer, will only take the trouble to inform themselves fully as to the results of these experiments, the work done along this line will pay for itself over and over again. The Fergus sub -experimental sta- tion will be in active operation this season. Plowing will be commenced in June and some of the ground will be prepared for fall seeding. The work of putting up the necessary buildings will also be commenced this season. STANFORD NEWS NOTES Stanford, May 17—The funeral of Percy Eveleth, the two and one-half year old son of Forest Ranger and Mrs. Ralph J. Evelth, was held last Monday at the home of his parents on Dry Wolf creek about three miles above Niles. Death occurred Sunday evening after a brief illness with croup and pneumonia. The sympathy of the entire community is with the bereaved parents. Among those who were called here from a distance to attend the funeral were the Misses lone and Edyth Rolfe, sisters of Mrs. LATEST NEWS FROM KENDALL Complete and interesting Review Occurrences at the Big Camp Week. , Postmaster John Jackson, Jr. Sunday evening. While Griffing, the fifteen year old son was splitting wood In the back yard, the ax caught In a clothes line above his head and the ax was thrown with great force, cutting a gash In the top of his heed. A physi- cian was summoned, and upon exami- of nation it was found not a serious wound and Master Gritting was able Ito resume his studies In school next RECEPTION FOR REV. CARf4AHAN Campbell Drug Company Sells Out to Fort Bentoo Men—K. of P. Dance. Kendall, May 16.—Mesdames Brule, Dorland and Penwill accompanied by A. 0. Miles drove to Lewistown Fri- day to spend the day shopping. Surprise parties have been very much in vogue the past week, the first taking place at the cozy rooms of Miss Belle Shorey on Thuraday evening. The evening was delightfully speed in games, cards and music, the hostess proving herself equal to the occasion in spite of her surprise. Those pres- ent were Misses. Elsie King, Sylvia Mcilyeen, Cora Brown, Mabel Hendry tend M.3ssers Dr. Lakey, George Vaun- derlin and Dave Roberts. On Friday evening a number of the friends of Mrs. George Kertz gathered at her home laden with cake and ice cream surprising her on the occasion of her birth anniversary. The eve- ning passed most pleasantly with cards and conversation. Those pres- ent were Misses Katie Stephens, Nel- lie Fahey, Intermit] and Messers Tier- ney and Bell. County Commissioner J. M. Parrent left on Monday's coach for Lewis- town. Mrs. Mike Macer entertained in hon or of her brother. MY. Sable, on Sat- urday evening. This was also In the nature of a surprise and a pleasant evening was spent by all present. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Strong, Mr. and Mrs. Hendry, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzhugh, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stewart, Mabel Hendry and Hazel Fitzhugh. The Ladle's Aid society held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. J. IL Saville Friday afternoon at the usual hour. There was a large at- tendance and five new names added to the membership list, namely: Mrs. Harry Newman. Kra, Charles Parks, Mrs. J. H. Wicks, Mrs. Hathwiey and Mrs C W Smith. After the serving of delicious refreshments consisting of sandwichee, pickles. cake and tea the meeting adjourned to meet Friday, May 24th, with Mrs. Ed. Kertz. Reception for Rev. Carnahan. An informal reception was given by the Ladies Aid 9f the Presbyterian church Saturday evening at the Ken- dall opera house in honor of Rev. H. A. Carnahan pastor of the First Pres- byterian church of Anaconda, who ar- rived in Kendall Saturday to assist Rev. T. A. Stancliffe in an Melt day convention. A goodly number turned out to meet Rev. Carnahan. Vocal and Instrumental music and conversa- tion with a short talk from both Mr. Carnahan and Mr. StanclIffe filled in an extremely pleasant evening. Light refreshments consisting of nabiscos. maccaroons and fruit punch were served by the ladies during the eve- ning. Born, to the wife of Jack Fitzger- ald. Monday, May lath, 1907, a. son. What Udght have proved a esrious at -eldest occurred at the home of Eveleth, and A. H. Yule, of Monarch. G. II. Kitchner was a Great Falls visitor the first of Met week. Mr. Kitchner recently retnmed from Iowa, where he went so spend the winter at his home and expects to engage again in ranching near Stanford. Mrs. Frank Spencer who lives about twelve miles west of Stanford was taken to the Columbia hospital in Great Falls last week. Mrs Spence, has been In poor health for the past two or three years. Samuel Landonc has been appoint- ed clerk of the Stanford school. Farm products are selling at much higher prices here this year than Is usual. Baled hay is worth from $17.- 60 to $18 a ton, loose hay from $14 to $15, oats from $1.75 to $2.041, butter at 25c and 30c per lb., eggs at 25c a dozen an potatoes at $1.50 per cwt. Frank Mitchell and Thomas Simp- son have purchased a ranch on Box Elder creek about 12 miles from Great Falls and Mr. Simpson will manage it, having abandoned his former plan of going to canada. HILL AND CLARK DISCUSS THE LEWISTOWN BRANCH The largest party of railroad of- ficials to visit Lewistown in a long time arrived here Wednesday after- noon. It was composed or Walter J. Hill, superintendent, of construc- tion on the Billings & Northern. Fran- cis B. Clark, one of James J. Hill's confidential men, General Manager Spencer and Auditor Sharp, of the Milwaukee Railroad. and P. H. Scan- lan, comemrcial agent of the Mii- waukee at Butte. They came in on the regular passenser train, which was caught by Messere Hill and Clark on their return from a trip to Billings. Austin W. Warr met the party at Straw and on arriving here Messers Hill and Clark at once held a conference with S. S. Hobson, which lasted until towards evening. Later they met W. D. SYmmes and George J. Wiedeman, of the commit- tee appointed some time ago at a meeting of business men, and in the course of the evening talked with several prominent citizens. &leasers Hill and Clark left Great Falls last week to make a tour of inspection over the road from the Falls to Bil- lings, Mr. Hill having been absent from the state for some time. They announce themselves as very well satisfied with the progress now be - mg made by the contractors. Their chief purpose in coming on to Lewis- town at this time was to consider the Itir7rind Vi t S.'\ff`. --- V.aClevitiger and - two sons accompanied by Mrs. L. M. Conyngham drove to the county seat for the day Tuesday. The Knights of Pythias ban gave a dance at the Jones hall on Mon- day evening which was largely at- tended and an excellent time reported. That the Music was fine goes without saying when the Knights of Pythias band, furnished it. B. Ir. Fairchild is about to erect a new home on the hill back of the school house. In the meantime he and his family are trying tent life near the Kendall. Joe Harter, one of the Popular Barnes -King boys, left for his old home in Wisconsin Monday afternoon. A number of his male friends as- sembled at his rooms Saturday eve - rang to see that he got a proper send off. There were speeches and some say wine and other drinkables but this is only a matter of hear say of course. Dan Lutz and family left on Wed - needs) , for their ranch home near (arneill. Lee Hillard has leased the Stevens milk ranch for a term of three years and wit lbe on the \milk wagon\ now. A business change took place this week, when the Campbell Drug com- pany sold out to Mowers Lockwood and Wicks, of Fort•Benton. Mr. J. H. Wicks will be the manager, and the new firm will be known as the Ken- dall Drug company. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lang and chil- dren left for Lewistown during the week, Mr. Lang going on to Spokane while Mrs. Lang and little ones will visit in Lewistown during his absence. F. M. Diorland, one of the shift bosses with the Barnes -King Develop- ment company, left on Tuesday after noon for they Jay Gould mining prop - elates near Helena to accept a posi- tion as shift boss. While the many friends of this popular young man regret his departure they all with one accord extend best wishes and advancement. Allan Carmichael and family left Thursday for the Fergus Bros. ranch where Mr. Carmicheal will be employ- ed with Pat Monahan In the well bor- ing here this summer. Mrs. Harry Newman and little son. Leonard, left on Wednesday for a short visit with relatives In Lewis- town. Bert d'Autremont made his usual Pay day trip to Kendall. Erwin Judd was among the Lewis- town visitors in camp Day day. Mrs. Gilbert Bullard, who has been ill, is now able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts en- tertained Dr. and Mrs. C. WI. Smith and Miss Mabel Hendry at dinner Sunday. H. H. Raleigh, who travels for Parke Davie & company, wholesale druggists, was In town doing business Tuesday. School Exercises. The eighth grade graduation exer- cises will take place at the Kendall opera house on Friday, May 24th, with the following program: Part I—Invocation: quartet. \Spring Bong.\ J. W. Steele, Dr. Smith, Mrs. (0011thiged ma Pile BOWL) proposed Lewistown branch and to talk with Mr. Hobson In regard to toensite matters. Mr. Hil stated that the chief aim now was to finish alte construction of the main line in the shortest possible time, and the branches will have to wait until this Is accomplished, although surveys may be completed. In regard to the Lew- istown branch. Ma. KM let it be known that the delay in making the survey was due to the fact that an exorbitant price was asked for land on the outskirts of the town which the company would require. The figure was so much beyond any reas- onable valuation of the land that Mr. 11111 was disposed to drop the whole matter, the company not being dis- posed to submit to any hold up what- ever. If this matter is straightened out, the branch will be built, and as it Is a very small piece of work com- paratively, It can be completed In short order. Neither Mr. Hill nor Mr. Clark had the slightest idea of going to Kendall, and left yesterday morning with Mr. Hobson in the latter's auto for Stanford and that section, where they were met by their private con- veyance, and went on the line to Great Falls. Mr. Scanlan is here in the interests of the Milwaukee, and the others tame on general business connected with the Montana Railroad. BELDEN AND CROWLEY ARE RUNNING IN GREAT FORM Special to The Argus. Kalispell, May 17.—The interscholas- tic meet now in progress here prom- ises to be far ahead of former events for the kind, both in the performances of the contestants and great public in- terest displayed. There are more en- tries, too, than heretofore. In the trial heats for the 100 yard dash, which is considered the blue ribbon event of the meet, Platt Belden, of Fergus, qualified for the final in hand- some shape. The time was 10.6 sec- onds. Dan Crowley qualified for the 440 yard race in fair time. Both dis- played splendid form. There are so many entries that it is going to take considerable time to run off all the In the declamatory contest, which required two evenings, Delight Down- ing made a fine impression and won enthusiastic applause. In the judg- ment of a large proportion of the spectators, Miss Downing's work en- titled her to first honors, but this was awarded by the judges to the Butte contestant. Fergus will do some scoring today, but returns are sure to be quite late. The events yesterday were the ones in which Fergus was not expected to win points. The score last night stood. Great Falls, 18; Teton, 13; Helena, 3; Flathead, 3; Broadwater, 2; Ml. - souls. a; Anaconda, 1, Butte, 1. It will thus be seen that the real leaders are not yet In the running, and Fergus is considered to be one of these. REV. HENRY QUICKENDEN TO LEAVE The many friends of Rev. Henry Quickenden will regret to learn that he will, In a short time: retire as minister of the First Presbyterian church of Lewistown, and take charge of a church elsewhere. It is not known yet where he will locate. Mr. Quickenden has been the min- ister of the Lewistown church for about five years, and the report of the session recently presented to the con- gregation, proved the excellent results of his work in this city. All the members of the congrega- tion and Mr. Quickenden's many friends outside of it trust that in his next charge he will have an even bet- ter opportunity for laboring in the cause of Christian doctrine. ADDITIONAL LOCAL. P. I. Motile, the Bercall wool grow- er, is in the city today. If every woman knew what we would like to have every woman know then the sale of \Liquid Granite\ floor varnish would take the county by storm. Good for old or new floors. Judith Hardware company. William M. Jones, a popular real. dent of Kendall. and Miss Evelina Hockday, of London, Canada, were married last evening by Rev. Albert Pfaus at the tatter's home. Mr. and Mrs. Jones will. make Kendall their home. John L. Bright's big touring car made its appearance on the streets today and attracted a great deal of attention. The auto is one of the handsomest ever seen here, and looks 68 though it would meet any test It' is likely to be put to. To maintain your standing as a prominent and aggressive citizen of this city, the gem of this grand In- land Empire you should ride around in one of those new, smart, spanking good rulekr tire runabouts shown and sold by the Judith Hardware company. C. W. Morton, of the firm of Morton & Martin, 'returned yesterday from Butte, where he closed up all the de- tails of the big deal by which Brooks Bros. sell their ranches and live stock to Butte capitalists who have just organized a stock company to operate the business in the future. Swend Mauland and family stopped in Lewistown this week on their way to their old home in Norway, where they will visit for the summer. Mr. Mauland visited Norway two years ago and has prospered so well that he is now able to make another trip, this time accompanied by his family. His sheep interests are in good hands and he expects to be buck before severe weather sets in again. Harry McMahon, of Edgewater, was a visitor In Lewistown this week. He says that he Passed throdgh the winter without scarcely a 1055 MON; his cat- tle, but that he fed everything for forty-five days straight and the big lot of hay be had on hand certainly proved its worth. Last year his ranch was flooded in the high water of June and July and crops were short, but he TtCOks for a good yield this sea- son. Vincent faraway, of Gilt IMAM is In Lewistown todar ereggeesees maim . Mg he leaves for Thgall larks, where AWARD CONTRACT FOR COURT HOUSE Wm. Oliver, of Spokane, Gets the Job for a Total of $108,900 Complete --North Dakota Brick to be Used Instead of Native Stone. he will put in in a stock of merchan- dise and probably remain there indef- initely. Mr. Caraway has not closed his Gilt Edge store, nor does he ex- pect to this summer, at least, but believing there was a good opening at Three Forks. decided to go there. The best wishes of his Fergus county friends go with him. All of the Methodist ministers In this county expect to attend the meet- ing of the North Montana Mission to be held at Great Falls on August 16. when the appointments for the_ en- suing year will be made. The meet- ing Will be presided over by Bishop Spellmeyer, of Cincinnati. The state conference at Anaconda will be held August 21, when ministerial and lay delegates to the general conference at Baltimore next year will be chosen. W. W. Van Orsdel is one of the min- isterial candidates, and J. H. Inch, of Missoula, seeks election as the lay delegate. It has been currently rumored here during the past few days that the deal for the consolidation of the Kendall mines is now practically closed up, this supposition being based upon another widely circulated report to the effect that John A. Drake had sold to the Barnes -King his control- ling interest In the North Moccasin. consisting of a little over 250,000 shares, receiving $6 a share for the stock. Senator Henry M. Rae, man- ager of the arake Interests here, has not received any information as to the matter, and therefore has no direct knowledge regarding it, but he does not think Mr. Drake has sold, and has good reasons for this belief. Splendid progress is being made at the North Moccasin. The men have now run in on the 'den over 200 feet, gone to a depth of 140 feet and cut across the vein 50 feet, being in ore all the way. \You needn't put that advertleement in but once; I always rent my rooms within * few days after I advertise them in the Argus,\ said a lady pat- ron of the Argus classified column a few days ago. It never cores her hut 25 cents to rent her rooms because she knows where to advertise. Hold Up at Moors. Sheriff Ed. Martin was this morn• Mg notified of a bold up at Moore. It appears that a man employed at one of the grading camps, who was in the town, was held up by two other graders, who, at the point of a gun. relieved him of $80. At this Ume the officers hair no clew to the thugs, hut the case Is receiving athildkni. Bids for the construction of the new court house were opened by the county commissioners Wednesday, all of the commisioners, with Architect Newton Gauntt, being present. There were but two bids offered on the whole building, and of these the ten- der of Wiliam Oliver, a well known Spokane contmtor, was the lowest. Mr. Oliver offered to construct the building for the sum of $99,900, which was inside the limit set of $100,000. This, however, did not include the plumbing, heating and wiring on which the Spokane mall put in a sep- arate bid for $9,000, the total being $108,900. Wallace Firm's Bid. The other bid for the whole job was put in by Albert J. Olson, of Olson & Johnson, a Wallace, Idaho, firm. They offered to put up the structure for an even $100,000, or to complete it, including plumbing, heat ing, wiring and ventilating for $113. 800. For Part of the Work. P. Tus, a local contractor, offered to furnish the material and do the rock work, completing the walls of the building for $51,066. The W3Illam E. Chase Engineering company, of 'Spokane, offered to do the electric wiring, with conduits, for $2,178. Phillips & Stapleton offered to put In the plumbing complete for $1,875 anti the heating complete for $6,600, a total of $7,376. While Mr. Oliver was the lowest bidder for the building itself, It look- ed as though Phillips & Stapleton would get the contract for the heat- ing and plumbing, inasmuch as the Spokane man's bid, on the face of it, was higher for this work than that of the local firm. Chairman Petersen. however, asked Mr. Oliver if the wir- ing was included in his bid, and the latter promptly answered that it was, although It did not appear In the bid. On the theory that he included the wiring, Mr. Oliver was awarded the contract for the entire job. Under the circumstances. Messers Phillips & Stapleton were inclined to think that they had not received a square deal. Contract is Signed. The contract between the county and Mr. Oliver was at once prepared by County Attorney Ayers and sign- ed up late Wednesday night. This was closed up quickly in order to per- mit Mr. Oliver to return to Spokane immediately and get things in shape to commence work. Will be no Delay. Mr. Oliver left for home yesterday morning. Before starting, he stated to the Argus that he would organize his force Imediately upon his arrival, ship in his machinery, and return be- fore the middle of June prepared to begin work at once. He expects to be able to turn over the building next summer, and with reasonable luck, will have the structure under roof by Jan. 1. Change in Material. The plan as finally prepared by Mr. Gauntt retains some or the colonial features, and the arrangement of the offices is in accordance with the views of the commissioners and officials. The greatest change from the original plan is the adoption of imported brick Instead of stone as the material. Of course the construction will be re- inforced concrete and the outside will practically be a veneer. It was sup- posed, of course, that brick could not be utilized In any case, because suit- able brick cannot be made in this sec- tion, while the cost of bringing them in would be so great that it was look- ed upon as prohlbftivie. However, State Senator F. Leutz. of Hebron, North Dakota, a very large manufact- urer of premed brick, arrived on the scene this week, and after consulta- tions with the railroads, secured a rate that enabled him to offer Hebron brick as a substlayte for stone. The cost of Jhe two materials will be about the same, and Mr. Leutz was able to vonvince the hoard that it would be a great mistake not to use his brick. He was supported In this, contention by Architect Gauntt and Contractor Oliver, both of whom held that a very much handsomer building could be, consructed from this brick, would porliress Many other advantages. (Continued on Page 5.) GILT EDGE IS A BUSY PLACE Resumption of Work Bringing the Old Camp to the Front Once More. THE TWbER ROUNDUP BEGINS J. W. Mattocks Called to California by Mr. Durell—Business and Personal Notes. Gilt Edge, May 16.—Judge sawyer and daughter, Miss Etta, were Lewis- town visitors last week. Register C. E. McKoin, of the land office, came over to his ranch Sun- day. F. A. Barnes was a busines visitoi at Kendall last Friday, also stopped a day at Maiden. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bruit, Sunday, May 12th, a daughter. Lars Anderson, of Lewistown, was a visitor at the parsonage Sunday. Resumed Old Positions. James Mungall and William Jean returned from Kendall Monday to re- sume their old positions at the Gold Reef. Vincent Caraway returned SundLy from a trip to several points in the state and has decided to put in a store at Three Forks, Mont., which Is to be a station on the railroad now building to Butte. Mr. Caraway will also continue his general raercandia- ing business here, with Jas. W. Rod- gers as manager. Ira Littlejohn returned Monday from the mining region of Arizona and Nevada, and says it is colder and more snow on the mountains there than In Montana. B. C. Wiedeman was a Malden visi- tor Tuesday. To Work For Puree. J. W. Mattock left on Tuesday morn- ing's train for alma, California, where Mr. Duren, formerly of the Whisky Gulch and Gold Reef mines is superintendent of some mining in- terests. Mr. Durell wired Mr. Mat- tock to come and take charge of the mill. Arthur Worsdell returned Saturday from a trip to Old Mexico, Denver and other places. Mr. Worsdell had been employed for some time by Mr. Limbaugh who had charge of ',fame property at Mason, Mont. Miss Mamie Well, of Collar Gulch, was visiting friends in town this week. Stephens Buys Cattle. Frank Stephens bought 114 head of cattle from Henry Phipp, of Maerinnis, this week and also 48 bead from Jacob Chandler. The dance even Saturday evening at Sawyer's hall was well attended. E J. Rule furnished the music. Rev. Father Mifler. of Lewistown, held Berl/C.8 here Sunday. Two Bar Roundup, The Two Bar roundup wagon was In town this week. The roundup left Wednesday for the Musselshell coun- try to begin the roundup and delivery of cattle recently sold by Frank Stephens to Billings parties. In the civil case between Frank Dengel and Jas. Harris, which was tried before Judge Sawyer to deter- mine the ownership of a horse, the jury disagreed H. L. DeKalb, of Lewistown, -appeared for Harris and F. A. Barnes representing Dengel. Mrs. Cheek Young and Mrs. J. W. Matto: were business visitors to Lew- istown Tuesday.. C. C. Whipple and wife, accom- panied by Miss Meda Norman, left for Zortman Sunday. Frank Johnson came over from Ken- dall Wednesday to work at Gold Reef, BALL GAME SUNDAY. Lewfsibterr Regulars and- Peirce Mee- cantlie Team Play Sunday. The opening game in the county league base ball season will be Played Sunday afternoon at the new grounds, weather permitting, when the Lewis- town Regulars and the Power Met' cantile company's team will meet.. The line up will be about as follows: Lewistown Regulars—Butler A. Baker 2nd, McKay as, Grey 3rd, B.. Baker c. Slater If, Taylor at, Carle- ton p, Roshon rf. Power Mercantile company—Heg- strom c, Dougherty. p, White 2b, Smurr 3b, Hoffman 2b, D. Baker if, Knight cf, Taber ea Williard as. The Regulars will appear Sunday In their new maroon uniforms, which arrived this week. On Sunday, May 26. the Regulars will play Moore, and on the following Sunday Kendall will meet one of the local teams on the Lewistown grounds. Kendall has a great line up this year, and the team ought to stand a good chance of annexing the flag. The line up is: Kendall—Delaney lb, Dennis lb, Pframer 3b, Lander as, B. Bullard If, Hastralick cf. Sweeney rf, Piper p, Rates c. INCREASES ITS CAPITAL. Montana Lumber Company Has About Closed Up Big Deal. The Montana Lumber company terday increased its capital stock froie 250.000 to $260.000, this action being taken to enable the company to car- ry out certain plane to take Care of Its constantly growing trade. Man- ager J. E. Lane, who has lust return- ed from Spokane, purchased while away ten million feet of pine stumpage and a maw mill near Spokane, which will provide the company with plenty of stock for its yards in this county. Just now lumber is extremely scarce, and this purchase will, to a largo ex- tent, overcome the difficulty met with by the trade generally in getting stock. The incrtrase in the capItalbt- ation will be partly taken up now, and the balance held to be utilized as required by the extension of the trade. Mr. Lane and Austin W. Warr will leave for Spokane•shortlyr to close up the deal referred to. NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH. It III to be Erected at Moore ImM411 , - dlately, Rev. V. J. Van Den Broeek. In charge of St. Leo's Catholic church, heal about completed arrangements for the erection of a church at Moore. The Mte has already been selected. and It is the intention to proceed with the Construction at an early day. ?ether Van Den Broeck has an assistant now In Father Miller, and it will be pos- sible to give the Moore church the at- tention it will require. Next Sunday Father Van Den Bromic will hold ser- vices at Kendall. New and attractive designs In lin- oleum' at the Parrot Furniture com- pany, opposite postoffice.
