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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
Fire Takes Two Oklahoma Buildings

SAPULPA, Okla. January l6.-Fire here
today destroyed the buildings occupied by
the Gillit Mercantile Company and J. r.
Sutton, dry goods. The inmate of a room
ing house above the stores escaped. Loss,
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
College Women's Club Dis
cusses the Proposition.
PLAN TO ESTABLISH FUND
Organization Gives Luncheon at the
Mckinley School.
ADDRESSES ON ANNU1TIES
Proceedings Marked by a Serious
and Sincere Consideration Of
the Subject Matter.

More than 500 persons interested IN the
establishment Of a permanent retirement
fund for the school teachers Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia assembled in the Nc
Kinley Manuel Training School building
today to attend the subscription luncheon
arranged by the College Women's Club.
Later addresses were heard on retirement
annuities. In arranging the luncheon the
members of the College Women's Club
had as their object the bringing together
Of persons who are working not only fol-
the establishment Of such fund in the
District of Columbia, but also In the
general movement for the creation Of such
funds by all sorts of corporations, munich
pal, public and private.
The College Women's Club Is composed
Of the alumnae of nearly all the lead
ing colleges of America. Mrs. Justine
r. Hill of Smith College is president
Mrs. Frank wilkins of Holyoke, frs
vice president; Mrs. David White Of Cor
nell; second vice president. Miss Emma
Harper Turner. Franklin-George Wash
ington, secretary and treasurer.
The members of the executive commit
tee are Mrs Theodore Cole. Wisconsin
Baltimore: Mrs w. H. Heron. Georgt
Washington; Mrs. Karl F. Kellerman
Cornell; Miss Mary Kirke, swarthmore
Mrs. NJ A. Martindell the Western: Mrs
T. w. Sidwell, Vassar: Mrs. L. B
Swormstedt, Wellesley; Miss Edith Tot
ten, Bryn Mawr: Miss Emma Harper
Turner, Franklin-Georse Washington
Mrs. David White. Cornell; Mrs. Franz
G. Wilkins. Mount Holyoke; Mrs. o. L
veerhoff. Lake Erie; Miss Edna Stone
Woman's College of Baltimore; Mis-
| Fannie Manning, Vassar: Miss Edit
Westcott, representing professional WON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
Names Of the Speakers.


A number of prominent men thoroughly
familiar with the general subject of re-
tirement funds were on the list OF
speakers. among them being Maj. ]. G
Pangbon, who is in charge Of the re
tirement fund work of the Baltimor'
and Ohio Railroad Company at Baltimore
Lyman a. Best, secretary of the board
of retirement of the department of edu
cation of New York city: Senator Elmer
j. Burkett of Nebraska, a member of thu
Senate committee on District affairs, ant
w. V. Cox, chairman of the committee OF
| annuities of the District Of Columbia.
Men and women prominent In the Off1cia
and social life of Washington were pres
ent, and the entire proceedings wer
| marked by serious and sincere consider
alton of the topic under discussion by per
sons regarded as eminently qualified t
express themselves thereon.
The doors Of the big assembly room Of
the first floor of the school building wer
thrown open at noon, and at 1890 but
fet luncheon was served to those in at
tendance by the officers of the Cd Bat
talon, High School Cadets.
Mrs. J. r. Hill Presides.
At the end Of the luncheon Mrs. J. r
Hill. president Of the club, called TIN
meeting to order. She stated the objec
of the meeting, which, she said, was par
ticularly to urge on Congress the neces
sity Of the passage Of bills pending be
fore it providing for the creation Of re
| tirement fund for the school teachers o
the District Of Columbia. But while tn
club was more interested in that matte
than any other. Mrs. Hill said. it was ais
interested in the general subject Of retire
ment funds, and for that reason had in
vited to the luncheon persons from out
| side the District of Columbia. who woul
| tell the audience Of similar work in othe
| cities.
Among those on the platform and in tn
audience were Commissioner Macfarland
Justice Barnard, Representative Goulde
of New York. Capt James F. Oyster, an
| William +. GUIDE, the newly elected pres
ident Of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
TO SUPERVISE
THE CENSUS
Leon Shaw of Helena Will Have
Charge Of This
District.

President Taft has appointed L. A.
Walker, of Butte, census supervisor
for the first district of Montana, and
Leon Shaw, of Helena, supervisor for
the second district.
The second district includes Fer
gus, Broadwater, Carbon, Cascade,
Choteau, Custer, Dawson, Gallatin,
Lewis & Clark, Meagher, Park. Rose
bud, Sweet Grass, Teton. Valley and
Yellowstone counties. Mr.. Shaw,
who will have supervision of the work
in Fergus, has not yet received his
instructions.
Will Be Carefully Done.
Speaking of the work before him,
Mr.. Shaw said:
It will be the ambition of the ser
vice to see that every person is enum-
Grated, and with this end in view, only
competent and painstaking enum-
orators will be engaged No settler
will be too far away, nor no section
too sparsely settled to receive the at
tention accorded the more congested
districts The supervisor will be glad
to receive the cooperation of every
resident of the district in making the
work success, for none has more
pride in the progress of the state. nor
is anyone more anxious that every
resident be enum Grated, that the out
side world may appreciate the great
strides being made by the Treasure
state"
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
Stick Pin Free.

Thousands of persons all over the
United States are taking advantage
of the generous offer made by The
Merrill Co. ,1161 Broadway, New York
City, making request for beautiful
gold-plated scarf-pin for either lady
or gentleman which is mailed to any
one sending their name and address
free of charge.
This offer is made by this we'll.
known house to introduce their large
catalogue of general merchandise,
household goods, jewelry, novelties,
etc., and the readers of this paper are
requested to send their name and ad-
dress Immediately, enclosing five two.
cent stamps to cover packing and
postage.
Send to-day and be the possessor OF
a piece of jewelry that you will be
very proud of, and which does not
cost YOU anything. 12-t1
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
JUDITH GAP
CELEBRATES
Little Town on The Billings and
Northern Had Big Time
Wednesday.

Wednesday was delightful day
for the delighted crowd that assem-
bled at Judith Gap to celebrate the
anniversary of the founding of the
thriving little town on the Billings
and Northern. Fully a hundred
people from Harlowton and vicinity
took in the doings, and helped create
excitement. 1t was gala day from
the beginning of the program to the
ending.
The Harlowton brass band, one of
the best musical organizations in
this part of Montana, arrived early
in the morning and gave a splendid
concert at 10 o'clock. During the
entire forenoon ranchers arrived from
different directions bringing in spec
linens of agricultural products, until
the aggregation would compare
favorable with the ordinary county
fair. Some of the exhibits were
especially fine and brought out many
compliments from the visitors. Many
were surprised that such products
could be grown in Montana without
irrigation.
Promptly at one O'Clock the program
of races and sports began. An open
air exhibit of trapeZe work was given
by a novelty show company. Liberal
prizes were offered for the races and
| inn ntria no
events were the following: 100 yard
dash for men, 100 yard dash for boys,
80 yard dash for girls, 22O yard dash
for men, 100 yard wheelbarrow race
for men, sack race for boys, and high
and broad jumps.
After the races, the ball game was
called. The reorganized Harlowton
team played the braves from the Gap.
Aside from the one-sided character
of the play, the game was the feature
of the program. Harlowton took the
Gap boys to the tune of Is to l. The
boys from the railroad town were
remembering that manager Campbell
was Il Democrat and might have been
hurt, it was decided to let the score go
at the reduced ratio. Parker, the
Iowa University star, was on the
mound for the Gapites, but sluggers
from the division town succeeded in
Strengthening out his benders in rapid
regularity. Frenchie, who did the
throwing for Harlowton, was also
batted hard at times, but sharp field
ing helped him out.
The bucking broncho contest and
horse races attracted much attention.
Three different riders succeeded in
staying 10y wild horses without pulling
leather. The exhibition was proved
the dexterty of the riders. In the
evening the bowery dances afforded
amusement for a large number. The
celebration was good one, and the
citizens of Judith Gap are to be COM
mended for the manner in which the
program was carried out.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
WEBER BOY DIES
Ten Year Old Boy Of Lou Weber
Dies Sunday Morning Of
Spinal meningites.

Monday morning the sad news was
flashed over our city that Earl Weber
the ten year old child of Lou Weber
had died at one O'Clock that night.
Death being due to spinal meaningless
The child had been sick only since
last Friday, and his case not thought
very serious at first. The funera
services were conducted by Rev. p
r. Mcmahon in the M. E. Church
here Tuesday afternoon. This funer
al was perhaps one of the largest
ever held in Harlowton, nearly every
citizen and child being present.
'Pud,' as Earl was generally known
was one of those boys that was every
bodies friend and everybody was his
friend. He was good natured and
full of life and his sad death has not
only cast gloom over the bereaved
parents and relatives, but over our
whole city. The entire community
extends it's sympathy to the heart
broken parents.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
MRS. A. BURDO DIES
Grim Reaper Claims Another Of our Be.
loved People Body Taken to Michi-
gan for Burial.

Tuesday morning the sad news was
brought to town of the death of Mrs.
A. Burdo, who was living on their
homestead five miles northeast OF
Harlowton. Mrs. Burdo was the wife
ofsA. Burdo, who has been helping M.
H. Graham install the new telephone
system here during the past few
months. He became we'll acquainted
here during his stay in town.
Few in Harlowton were aware that
Mrs. Burdo had been ailing for long
time. 1t was only short time ago
that Mr.. Burdo stated to his many
friends here that he thought his wife
was almost we'll. She has been suf-
fering for months from the deadly ef-
fects of a tumor. 1t appeared to be
beyond medical aid to help the suf-
ferer. Finally Providence saw fit to
call her home.
The body was taken to Adrian,
Michigan for burial. Mrs. and Mrs.
Force, the father and mother of Mrs.
Burdo, and who have been living with
the young people since coming here,
and Mr.. Burdo accompanied the
casket on it's mournful journey.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
A Good Magazine.

The Pacific Monthly of Portland,
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raising or want to know about irri-
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If you send twenty-five cents in
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you so that you may become acquaint
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ial offers:
OFFER No.l-McClure' Magazine,
Woman's Home Companion and The
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OFFER No. 2-McClure's Magazine,
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OFFER No. 3-Human Life, Ideal
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Order by number and send your
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The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE
Local Lodge Entertains Grand Master
Johnson From Kalispell-Team
Goes to Roundup.

The Odd Fellows of Harlowton did
the entertaining stunt on Monday
and Tuesday of this week. Grand
Master Johnson of Kalispell was
visiting the local order.
On Tuesday evening big meeting
was held in Odd Fellows Hall. Mr..
Johnson reported that big advances
were being made throughout the
state by l. o. O. f. He was pleased
with the progress being made by the
lodge here, and expressed his pleasure
at the large number in good standing,
and the healthy condition of the org
anization in general.
After the meeting in the Odd Eel
lows Hall the lodge entertained the
distinguished guest at sumptuous
banquet, tended to him in the Urner
Cafe. John Matthews did himself
proud as all the Odd Fellows will
testify. Covers were laid for forty,
and each seat was filled with hungry
and husky odd Fellow a spirit OF
cordiality was uppermost, which made
/ the occasion most enjoyable.
While here Grand Master johnson
made arrangements for the local de
gree team to go to Roundup to hell
organize a lodge at the coal city. The
boys left Wednesday afternoon anC
returned Thursday morning. Thos'
who went down were Thomas
Hanzlik, G. Perkins, Charles Barber
S. McQuitty and 6. c. Perkins, |
is reported that the work was dom
! up brown.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
WEBER FAMILY RETURNS
All are Satisfied to Live in Montana
Climate Of Coast is not as
Agreeable.

The Weber family surprised the
citizens of Harlowton generally by
returning from Seattle. Many thought
that when the family left last spring
for the coast that they had gone for
good, but now have returned to stay,
renting one of the cottages in the
Van Cleve addition. The family
took in the fair and Bob says that he
knows where any exhibit is to be
found, and is thoroughly acquainted
with the whole layout. Mr.. Weber,
in comparing Montana with the coast
country said, montana for mine
every time" Both Mr.. Weber and
Bob had a spell of sickness during
their sojurn at Seattle, but are now
entirely recovered. The girls and
Mrs. Weber are enjoying the best of
health.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
BUILDS NEW STAGE
Manager Myers Of Harlowton Opera
House Adds a Big
Improvement.

Manager II. b. Myers of the Har-
lowton opera house has had a number
of carpenters busy the past week put
ting in an improvement to the local
play house that has attracted
the attention of the citizens of
Harlowton. "A new stage is being
built that is the full width of the
building and depth of twenty feet,
making stage as large as that of the
big theaters in our larger cities. The
old stage, which was temporary in
the first place, has been taken out,
and the new one has been built on
the end of the building. This inn
provement greatly increases the
seating capacity of the house, as it
gives the whole of the building pro-
per for the seats of spectators.
A basement has been eXcavated
under the new stage which will be
used for dressing rooms. Manager
Myers has ordered an excellent bunch
of scenery. and when the work is done
and the new fixtures placed, the
local play house will be one of the
very best equipped in the state. Mr.,
DOnahue, the manager of the comp
any that played here the first three
nights of this week, states that it
will be a pleasure to work in the
opera house with the new equipment
and Improvements.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17

Don't forget the auction tomorrow,
Saturday.
Only one more Deering Ideal Har-
vester at Marshalls.
A. D. Jones went up to Okla Mon
day with party of land seekers.
The "old reliable" Studebaker
wagon at Marshalls only.
Ceretana -four, "The Best" and
also a Montana make, at Marshalls.
Spencer, superintendent of the
Musselshell division, was in the city
yesterday.
j. B. O'Mally landseeker from
Iowa was in our city the fore
part of this week.
Guy Davis of Shawmut, came up
from that place Yesterday to tsansact
some business in our city.
l.. Swanson is fixing up his building
so he will be able to work in same
when the cold weather sets in.
w. A. Hedges of Lewistown
passed through here on his way to
Butte this week Monday.
Senator Tooley and a lady friend
of his from Helena were in town
Wednesday. Who was that young
lady senator?
w. o. Straight, who attended the
Grand Lodge of the Masonic Order at
Butte, returned today.
J. B. Furley & Co. are negotiating
with Helena firms for one of the
finest automobiles that ever ran the
streets of Harlowton.
The only place to buy a Moline
wagon is at Marshalls.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. O. Straight wen
to Butte Monday. Mr.. Straight vii
attend the Grand Lodge meeting o
the Masonic Order at that place.
Ranges and Heater Stoves, of re
liable make only, at Marshalls.
Two young fellows were brough
into the justice court here the for
part of the week, charged with break
e ing into box car in the yards. The
r were both given 30 days in the cour
ty Jail by Justice Hedges.
i Gamberling, the Moore baker, wa
!. in town this week. He wishes US t
i announce that he is now in positio
t to furnish all kinds of fancy bake
l. goods. He informs the News ma
that he intends to make andy for
!. side line in the near future.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
OVERFLOW LOCALS

F. NJ. Cook of Delpine was in town
yesterday.
The latest in shot guns and rifles
at Marshalls.
H. B. Earling passed through here
yesterday.
The good, old Clark haIness, all
prices at Marshalls.
Rene Labrie was up to Lewistown
on business Wednesday.
d. A. Mcintosh registered at the
Hotel Graves Thursday.
Don't forget the auction on the
Fitzpatrick ranch tomorrow (Satur-
day.
Car load of new and most desirable
styles of furniture just received at
Marshalls.
e. B. Cornwell, train master of
the Musselshell division was in town
this week, Thursday.
M. B. lowell and Misses Lula and
Ida Harper from Melville were in
town few days this week.
Get our prices and examine our
qualities of pumps and cylinders
before you buy. Swanson, "The
Practical mechanic"
James Hammersley resigned his
position with l.. Swanson this week
and left for his home in the east
Mr.. F. Dufrene takes Mr.. Ham
mersley's place.
If you are in need of any farm
machinery or any thing you coulc
use on the farm, 90 to the auction
Cory and Liberty are holding on thu
Fitzpatrick ranch.
A. d. Ross erected small frame
building on Central avenue south o
Dr. Campbells office this week. Mr.
Ross intends to open up a resturen
in same in few days.
Edwarp Bennett, who for the pas
few months has been in the emplo
, of W. G. Qualls, has accepted a posi-
tioh with r. +. HanZlik in the latter
Z barber shop in the State Ban
= building.
The city council met in regula
; session last night. Among the in
} portant questions discussed was tn
! location of the new city hall whic
| is to be built at once The counc
! will have a special meeting tonigl
4 and the location for the hall will the
be decided on.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
Prizes for Corn From Dry Farms.

That the leading grain buyers of
the country are interested in grow
ing corn by the dry farming method,
in regions not usually considered
within the "corn belt" is shown by
the offer of H. c. Hargrove of Des
Moines, Iowa, to give $400 silo and
ensilage cutter outfit to the farmer
exhibiting the best ten ears of corn
produced by dry farming methods
and exhibited at the National Corn
Exposition in Omaha, December to
18.
This is the first big prize ever Of
fered for dry farmed corn at the ex-
position and is larger in proportion
than any other prize offered for ter
ears of corn, except in the sweer
stake classes. In addition to receiv.
ing this prize the winner will also
compete for the $1,000 ten ear trophy
The contest is open to everyone
There are no conditions which woult
make it hard for any farmer to viii
the $4OO prize. Further information
will be supplied by M. Hargrovc
whose address is 300 East Walnu
street, Des Moines, or by the Nationa
Corn Exposition at Omaha.
Besides having an opportunity t.
win the prize, the farmers exhibiting
corn grown by the dry farming meth
cd at Omaha, have an opportunity t
bring before at least 100000 farmer
the possibilities of dry farming sec
tions-it is an excellent chance to &C
vertise the dry farming country.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that the
Urner Mercantile company will sell
to the highest bidder two new trunks
and the contents thereof, the pro-
perty of James Reider, on the first
day of October, 1909, at the Urner
Hotel, in Harlowlon Mont. The pro-
ceeds of the said sale will be applied
to satisfy the lien thereon of the
Urner Mercantile company as lodging
house keeper.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
A BIG CUT In THE TIME
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Sui
mits Offer to Change Time Between
Chicago and Puget Sound.

Tacoma officials of the Chicago,
Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad
announced that this road has submit
ted an offer to the post Office depart
ment to carry the United States
mail between Chicago and the Puget
sound in SO hours. This is thirteen
hours less than the best time now
made by any other northern road, and
will go into effect October IS, if the
government accepts the Milwaukee
offer. The animus of the Milwaukee
in reducing transcontineL time on
', such a scale is to protect the con-
tract it now holds for carrying the
mail between Chicago and the Twin
Cities.
We have still a number of souvenir
| issues left. Send one to your friends
| back east.
FOUND-A pair of gold glasses
Owner may have same by calling a.
this office and paying for ad.
The News just received a larg,
line of new stationery. Ask TO
samples.
FOR SALE-A good second hant
piano. In good condition Will sci
cheap. For further information in
quire at the News office. lot
l have 4 houses for rent now a
prices from $40 to $25 per month
Lots and two good houses for sale
Prices and terms reasonable.
lS-tf l.. ID. Glenn
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17

For a good smoke try a Richard A
Harlow Cigars. Best on the Market.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17

E. J. Spach the county surveyor
wishes to announce that he will do
any kind of private surveying jobs at
$1,000 per day if help is furnished.
Address Twodot, Montana. 9-tf
Picked up 3 Goats will be returned
to owner on receipt of charges.
III. E. Ross, HarlOwton yards.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
For a good smoke TRY Richard A.
Harlow Cigar. Best on the market.

Mrs. G. II. Tyler, Mrs. Vincent
Nigro and Miss G. Rocke stopped off
day while on their way home to
Roundup. They had been up to Ju
dith Gap to take in the big celebra-
tion at that place. All three ladies
spoke very highly of the celebration.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-17
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR
Mrs, Goodman Of Townsend Visits Ladies
ofRebekan Lodge Of Harlowton--
ENCOURAGES Workers.

Mrs. Goodman, the state superin-
tendant of the ladies of the Rebekah
sisters held regular meeting in the
Odd Fellows hall at which Mrs. Good
man attended. She encouraged the
local workers and reviewed the work
that is being done by the order in diff
ferent parts of the state. She ex-
pressed her delight at the work being
done here, and stated that the future
prospect for the order was exceedingl y
bright. After the business meeting
delicious refreshments were served.