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The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
CIRCUS DAY.
Gollmar Bros. Circus Gave Satisfaction
to a Large Crowd.

Last Friday was gala day for Har
lowton. The Gollmar Brothers circus
was i'm town, and created amusement
for the town people as well as large
number of outsiders from Twodot,
MartiDsdale, Lennep, Cruise, Ryegate
and other towns. Despite the fact
that for several days previous the rain
god had been, busy, which made the
streets very muddy, the circus went
through its entire program.
Long before sunrise the tents were
erected and the mysterious grunts
could be heard from the hungry ami
mails that eminated from the tinsled
wagons. At 1890 the parade started
up Central avenue, and attracted the
attention of every person, in the same
manner as it had dozens of times be-
fore. 1t is old and yet SO new. The
parade was complete with men and
women in gorgeous costumes on
horseback, with two bands, troupes
of elephants, camels and dromedaries
and wild Gagged beasts, and the inevit-
able screaching calliope.
There were several features in the
big show in the afternoon that brot
out hearty applause. The "Whirl of
Death" is properly named. The
Van Dieman sisters defy the laws of
gravity, high up in the dome of the
tent where single slip would mean
instant death, these daring women
hang by their teeth, without any net
ting underneath, and whirl around
for several minutes. 1t was great
display of midair gymnastics. 1t has
been pronounced the greatest aerial
act of the age performed by women.
The little troupe of Japs as tumblers
and gymnasts gave the the best of
satisfaction, one of which climed a
stairway on his head. These features
coupled with the band of trained ele-
plants, were as good as could be seen
anyWhere
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
SELLS LARGE TRACT SURVEYORS RETURN
Penwell Ranch Company Sells
$3.50 Acres Of Land to
Syndicate.

A sale was effected on June 18th by
Louis Penwell and A. d. Jones, ira
Yelling immigration agent of the G. M.
& P. S. r. r. covering $3.50 acres Of
the land of the Penwell Ranch Co. to
a syndicate of investors from Illinois.
This track is beautiful stretch Of
land lying in the vicinity of Okla and
Judith Gap. 1t contains large per
cent of plow land, has two large reser-
voirs and extensive Improvements at
Okla.
The consideration and the names
of the purchasers were not made pub
lie. The purchaser will incorporate
under the laws of Montana, and will
take the name of the O. K. Land and
Trust Co. The company will then
open offices at Harlowton, Billings
and Helena. The company will pur-
chase other tracts.
The Penwell Ranch Co., was orga-
nized by Louis Penwell last Septem-
ber to purchase the land and live
stock of the Basin Livestock Co 1t
was this company that owned the
tract just sold. 1t still has 5000 on
the Musseshell river one and a half
miles below Harlowton. Negotia-
tions are now pending for a sale of
this 5000 acre tract to another in
vestment company. The sheep of the
Penwell Company, numbering about
1850 as we'll as other livestock and
implements will be marketed between
now and fall. Mr.. Penwell stated
that the receipts from land and live.
stock would pay the stockholders of
his company about 80 per cent upor.
their investment for the year. There
are number of stockholders in this
company In Harlowton, Lewistown
and Garneill.
Mr.. e. Stevenson, speaking for the
purchasing company of the tract
near Okla, stated to representative
of the News that his people were
highly pleased with their deal, and
were greatly impressed with the ac
tivity of the Musselshell Valley
They are already looking over Other
property in This section, and another
sale may result in few days.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
HARLOW GETS MOORE
Game Thursday Replete With Hts
Runs, Bobbles and Excitement
Score II to 7.

Everything happened in Thursdays
game from pyrotechnics to aerial
navigation, and the fans were kept in
the feyerish zone of excitement. Shir-
dahl was hit regularly three home
runs, two two-baggers and six singles
being made off his delivery, these
swats coupled with hobbies in the
intieId netted II runs. Nef pitched a
good game for the locals, at times he
was liberal with his passes, but when
men were on bases he was as stingy
as school kid with his first suck Of
candy, Nothing was let out of the
bag. Being busy day there was
not record breaking crowd, but
fair sprinkling Of fannerine boosters
helped some.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
ANOTHER BIG DEAL
Slayton Sells His Ranch to be Cut
Into Small Farms -NF Ranch
Not Sold.

Mr.. Dan Slayton, of Lavina, one of
the pioneers of the Musselshell Val
ley, has just completed deal for the
sale of his holdings in the vicinity of
Lavina. The sale was made to Chi
cago syndicate, who will cut up the
ranch into smaller farms and colonize
it.
The track sold comprised about
10000 acres, and the consideration il
sufficient to make Mr.. Sayton a
wealthy man. He has retained his
home ranch, which adjoins the town
of Lavina, and contains about 800
acres. Mr.. Slayton has another tract
that is yet untold that lies near the
foot Mills of the Snowy mountains.
For some time negotiations have
been on foot for the sale of the NE
ranch belonging to H. F. Lowthel
and which lies east of Roundup. The
deal has fallen throug however. The
party seeking the purchase desired
the property for dairy purposes, ant
was willing to lease it, if it could not
be purchased. This ranch is still or
the market.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
HEAVY FINE
On Stanley Smith for Attempted
Bribery of State
Witness.

Stanley Smith of Martinsdale be-
came involved in an unfortunate af-
fair at Lewistown this week. He
was attending the trial Of his cousin
Wilbur Hoffman, charged with bur
glary, and during the trial was ar
rested on the charge of attempting to
bribe May Riser, witness for the
state. Smith was represented by
Ayres and Marshall, and Mr.. Ayres
stated that Mr.. Smith, who is a
wealthy young sheep man from Mar
tinsdale, was willing to be adjudged
in contempt of court, but would
plead not guilty to the felony infor-
nation.
In commenting on the affair, the
Lewistown Daily News says
Judge Cheade announced that the
information would therefore be with
drawn, and addressing Smith, gave
him a very severe roasting. He said
Smith was unfortunate i'm having
more money than lac knew what to do
with, while his experience in any
thing useful was very limited. While
"pimps and prostitutes" might look
on him as a hero, descent people
looked down on him and his conduct
in coming into this community and
attempting TO bribe witnesses was
audacious and could not he passed by
He referred TO the manner in which
Smith and his young friends had been
conducting themselves in Lewstown
as "appalying' and warned him that
he would come to bad end unless he
desisted. He then imposed fine Of
$3.50 Otto Myers and William
William Fringer also charged
with contempt, did not escape with
out very severe lectures, and each
was fined $25.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
FIRST VICTORY
Harlowton Takes the Game Sunday
6to 4--Locals put up Good
Article of Ball.

The locals succeeded in getting
away with The game Sunday from the
fast LeWistown bunch in a first class
exhibition of the national sport. The
rain god had taken to the tall and un-
cut, and left Old Sol on duty. The
day was ideal, and the grand stand
contained goodly number of enthu-
siastic rooters. The ground was still
slippery from the recent rain, and be-
ing new and slightly rough made sure
fielding uncertain.
Lewistown started off in rather bad
shape, errors by Baker enabled CHASE
to get to third who scored on a long
fly to center. In the third, hits b!
Lord and Windland and all error by
Slater enabled Harlow to put two
more over the plate. Hines and Nefi
brought in two more which were ac-
countable on a two bagger by the lat
ter and errors by Schatfer and Slater.
of free tickets to first and hit by
Moe. Two more were added in the
fourth through Netfs liberality AND
a comedy of errors. LeWistown put
up good game as they always do,
with the necessary amount of spice
that never lags. Captain Schatfer
led his men in all-round baseball.
The Auburn haired boy had three put
outs in one inning, the last of the
three was of the gilt edge variety.
Carlton was on the firing line for
the visitors, and pitched steady
game. He has great speed and excel
lent control. Neff did the mound
work for the locals, and outside Of
passing several, he had much the bet
ter Of his opponent in the way OF
strikeouts and hits. At different
times it seemed that Netf and Eurns
were playing the whole game for Har-
lowton. Ben Hines was in the center
garden for the first time, and graced
his position by getting the first fly
which made New York Central Time
in going out.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
Some Swell Fixtures.

The Graves hotel is beginning to
take on all the appearances of a bustl-
ing up-to-date hotel of a large COM
mercial center. Besides being hand
Somely furnished, Mr.. Kleber has in
stalled new annunciator switch
board, connecting everyone of the 45
rooms with the office, each room is
fitted up with an electric bell so as to
enable the night clerk to give all the
calls without leaving the office. There
are also ten telephones in the build
ing all of which connect with the
office. These fixtures together with
the water system give the hotel every
modern convenience, and stamp it as
one of the best in the state.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
Rain Saves Moore.

The game between Harlowton and
Moore that was played on Friday i'm
mediately after the circus parade,
was brought to a sudden ending in
the first half of the third inning.
A brisk shower came up from the
north and spoiled what had all the
indications Of victory for Harlow
ton. When the game was called on
account of wetness, the score was to
2 in favor of Harlowton. Burns made
his initial appearance in Harlowton
uniform, and made good in every re-
spect. He is the best catcher in this
part of Montana, and the fans here
admit it, we want Burns to be with
us as he is a tower of strength to the
team and fills the big weak spot.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
CRUISE ON TOP
Settlers on Bench Lands Are pleased
With Prospects,. Crops Are
Doing Well.

The settlers living on the bench
land north of Cruise are a happy and
contented bunch. ",The crops and
the prospects are much better than
any of us ever anticipated" saiG
Thomas Cummings, who was here on
business Monday. "The gardens thai
some have would astonish you"
All the farming that has been done
in this section has been done without
irrigation. This spring wheat, flax,
speltz, oats, millet, buckwheat, and
Katflr corn have all been sown, and
the results are better than expected.
All crops are doing splendidly, and so
far the prospects are bright for an
abundant harvest.
George Eberhart spaded up about
an acre of virgin soil and set out a
garden. Everything is doing fine, and
some claim that it is the best garden
they ever saw. Frank Fuller has
been so much encouraged that he is
setting out fruit farm.
This progress bodies well for Mon
tana. 1t will not be long until the
most credulous will be forced to be-
lieve that the richest farming section
of the north west is to be found in
central Montana.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18

Mrs. Robert Glenn and her little
son are expected to arrive fromMinne-
apolis about Saturday.
VIM. Lunceford drove in from Ber-
call Wednesday. He states that the
Bercai country is looking fine.
Jerry WEIGH, auditor of the Mon
tana Railroad with offices at Helena
passed through Wednesday, and
shook hands with many of his ac-
quaintances here. He has recently
been promoted to position in the
general offices of the Milwaukee at
Chicago, and expects to leave to take
up his new work about the first OF
the month.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
SHEARING SEASON ON
Sheepmen Busy With Wool Harvest
--FleeceS Are Excellent--A
Record Clip.

The shearing season is on in full
blast in this part of Montana. Wool
growers are busy at the present time
with their wool harvest. The shear
ing plants adjoining this and other
towns are running full time and are
employing all the shearers available.
Last year close to 1000, 600 pounds
of wool was marketed at this point,
owing to the fact that so many wool
growers are going out of the sheep
business and putting their ranches on
the market it is possible that the
amount marketed here this year will
be less than any year previous. Some
say that better quality will be
brought in owing to the favorable
season, and some go SO far as to pre-
dict that the total product will ex-
ceed that Of last year.
Now that the wool season is on,
great many stories are current as to
the prices paid, the amount of the
clip, and the number of sheep sheared
by one man. So far q. NJ. Blair and
Rea Brothers of Billing have the
largest single clip ever reported, and
is undoubtedly the largest individual
wool holding in the world. The
amount of the clip was 2,500,OOO
pounds and was sold last Monday to
George Colby, who secured is for Hal
lowell, Jones & Donald of Boston. The
wool was held for "a cents, but was
finally sold fer % IL cents.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18

Ladies-Save your combings and
have putfs and curls made from them.
All work guaranteed to give satisfac-
tiOn.
Mrs. Flora Ross.
DR.. Tice. of Twodot, was in Thurs
day, and took in the ball game be-
tween Harlowton and Moore. He says
that Twodot wants game with us.
Under Sheriff Farnum Tullock, of
Fergus county passed through Thurs
day morning on his way to Butt e
Mr.. Tullock is returning to the
Sisters hospital for further treat
ment. He is looking much better
than formerly.
Deputy Sheriff Johnny Bigelow, of
Fergus county, passed through on his
way to Deer Lodge Tuesday morning.
He had in charge two nnfortunates
one from Hobson being implicated in
cutting affair, the other, Frank
Kopec of Roundup, is being taken tt
the insane asylum.
Two of our popular young ladies
are candidates in the Anaconda
Standard voting contest recently in
augurated. Misses Edna Caine anC
Glendora Clark are the contestants
from this district and both are at the
top. Miss G ainelhas the lead at the
present time. The prizes offered arr
valuable and very much to he desired
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
Will Not Leave.

Dan Dennis has announced his in
teniion to stay here and continue in
the dray business. He will enlarge
his out fit and expects to have three
teams at work i'm q few days Some
time ago he had the intention of
leaving, but has changed his mind,
and instead will! prepare to carry on a
much bigger business in the bus and
transfer business.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18

Mrs. Anthony Dreyer returned
Tuesday from delightful visit to
ner parents home at Glendive. She
stated that although it rained most
of The time while she was there,
nevertheless she enjoyed the outing.
Her younger sister, who recently
graduated from the Glendive High
School returned with her for a short
vacation.
The Latest in Wash Goods for July
4th at Marshalls.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Local Lodge of Modern Woodmen to
Have Huron Here on 23rd.-
Dance After.

Horace Huron the noted fraterna-
list and humorist will be here on the
evening of the 23rd of June. That
fact alone is enough to fill the opera
house, but when it is announced that
his delightful entertainment will be
given free, there is no question but
that the house will be filled.
The Woodmen have gone to cOnsid-
erable expense in getting Mr.. Huron
here. They are going to pay his ex-
penses from Rock Island to Harlow
ton, hire the opera house and give a
free entertainment, This is liberal
offer on the part of the Woodmen,
and should be recognized by a large
patronage. Mr.. Huron is Il noted
entertainer and the Woodmen feel
that he will give the best of salts
faction. After the entertainment
there will be dance 1t is probable
that small charge will be made to
defray the expenses of the music.
Buy the Mayer Oxfords, for sum-
mer at Marshalls.
Furniture at Marshals.
Ceretana Flour-the best at Mar
shalls.
Mr.. O'Dahl has accepted a position
as cashier at the local depot.
Attorney jameson, of Roundup, was
prominent business visitor Thurs
day.
George Pirrie, of Rothiemay, was
here during the early part OF the
week and took out a load of provi-
sions to the ranch.
Miss Helen Drosky of Billings, a
sister of Mrs. e. NJ. Jenizen, is a
guest at the Graves hotel, and will
| be here all summer visiting her sister
Misses Dorothey and Mary yNeasey of
NeIvlle have been guests at the
Graves hotel since Wednesday. They
were at the Catholic dance Wednes-
day evening and will stay for the
grand opening of the hotel Saturday
night. Miss Dorothey has recently
returned from Washington ID. G
where she was the guest of Senator
Carter for some time.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
Straw Hats at MarshallS.

Summer underwear for all at Mar
shalls.
Oscar Stageburg and ii. NJ. Maley
of Shawmut have 1000 acres to plOw
In company with several Minnesotans
they will purchase a steam pillow.
The plow is expected almost at any
time
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18
A Big Time.

A large number gathered al the
Harlowton Opera house Wednesday
evening to enjoy the pleasures OF
social dance The entertainment was
given by the ladies of the Catholic
Church for the benefit Of the propos-
ed church that is to be erected in the
new Van Cleve addition. 1t was a
merry crowd and all compliment
the ladies on their entertainment.
Four booths had been erected. one in
each corner Of the hall. Those on
either side of the door furnished
strawberries, ice-cream, lemonade and
cake. In one of the booths at the
other end fortune teller told Of the
mysterious future, while in the other
a fish pond was conducted that gave
amusement to old and young. The
ladies did well and those who patrO-
nized the dance say they had good
time.
Wright and Kramer have the con-
tract for building the stone whole
sale liquor house for Isaac Tampkin.
The building will be two story
structure, and when completed will
be one of the substantial buildings Of
the town. AT present the work on
the building is being carried on at a
rapid pace.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-06-18

Read the News.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-10
TO EUROPE By B1LLOON
Professor II. II. Clayton Plans to
Make Trip IN Three or -Four Days.

Boston. May "a balloon trip over the At
lantic from Boston TO Europe is planned by Pro
fessor Henry II. Clayton. who recently resigned
as ueteorologist at the Blue Hill Observatory
after sixteen years Of study OF the direction and
velocity Of wind currents.
Professor Clayton believes he can accomplish
the feat Of crossing the Atlantic by taking ad-
vantage Of an upper air current, or planetary
current, which. his experiments have shown
flows constantly eastward at the height IF TWO
miles and more above the earth He declares
he can make the distance OF three thousand
miles easily in three or four days.
As a sort OF preliminary test Of the possihili-
ties OF the trip Professor Clayton is now making
plans for an air voyage from san Francisco to
the Atlantic coast. He would have q balloon Of
special make. with capacity of two hundred
thousand cubic feet. double the size Of any gas
bag now in use. With the bag little more than
half filed with hydrogen gas at the start. so as
10 allow for expansion when the balloon rises
he would plan to go UP 10 a height Of three and
one-half miles. There would be lifting power
sufficient TO carry two men in the car. with such
scientific instruments and provisions as might
BE- required.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-10
THOMPSON'S BODY FOUND.
Report Reaches Church as Memorial
ScrIice Has Beginning.

While the relatives and friends Of William
Thompson a senior in Boys High School who
was drowned April 24 when canoe over
turned in Sheepshead Bay. were waiting for
memorial service to begin in the James Metho-
dist Church, Reid avenue and Monroe street.
Brooklyn. yesterday afternoon. a message was
received that his body had been found and the
services were postponed
For two weeks relatives OF the young man
have been hunting for the body They decided
to delay the memorial service any longer
It was appointed for + o'clock yesterday after
noon and the pastor, the Rev. DR.. Robert Bag
nell was TO have made an address 4 messen-
ger boy reached the church with the announce
ment that the body had been found just as Dr.
Bagnen was 70 begin the service Arrangements
have been made to hold the funeral services in
the church at O'Clock this afternoon.
William Thompson the only son Of DR..
Herbert Thompson of No 666 Quincy street.
Brooklyn. With him at the time Of the acci-
dent were David Ronzone, sixteen years old. Of
No. S27 Greene avenue, and Howard Barnes, OF
No. 17S Stuyvesant avenue. The other boys
were rescued.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-10
BODY FOUND IN RIVER
HIRE MIXER MISSING
SINCE -1PRIL IG.
Bruises Indicate Foul Play, Police
SAY, Though Diamond Scarfpin
Had Not Been Taken.

After the police or this city and several New
Je-zev towns had searched for him since April
% the body Of John A Edwards, a retired wire
manufacture q East Orange. y J.. vas found
floating in the North River. near West 9s'h
street. yesterday afternoon by John Toomey. of
the United states training ship Granite state.
which was lying of Goth street He was able 70
cast rope over the body and draw il TO the
shore.
Toomev informed the police of the West l"oth
street station. and they called the coroner. The
body which had been in the water several days.
Identified later At the morgue by a son, al
though cIew TO the mans identity had been
found in post card addressed 20 him which
was in one OF the pockets q his coat
The police were at \ loss 10 determine whether
Mr Edwards met his death Soy accident, suicide
or foul play There were two bruises over each
eye which lent color To the last theory. they
said.
Chief of Police BeI Of East orange said last
night that. judging from his personal knowledge
Of Mr. Edwards and from what he had been
told by friends Of the family. he didn't believe
that Nj Edwards committed suicide. He thinks
that he fell into the water accidentally OF was
thrown into the river. although he said the
latter theory did not seem 20 have much to
support il.
A scarfpin with four diamonds. a silver match
box with the letters J. 4. E" three foun-
tain pens. several Delaware. Lackawanna &
Western Railroad tickets and Il cents were
found on the body.
An autopsy viii he held a. the morgue to-day
&c ascertain if possible the cause Of death after
which the body VIII be taken TO East Orange
for burial
Mr. Edwards left lis home. No 131 North
Walnut street for q walk on the morning n
April Is. and did not return. few days later
,orne Of his friends saw him in Newark. Later
another friend told the family that he had seen
Mr. Edwards on train bound from Detroit for
New York.
Arthur a Edwards. a son, called at Ponce
Headouarters on April 20 and had a general
sl7rm sent out He said that his father had
seemed nervous since his retirement from busi-
moss and had fallen into the habit Of taking long
z-a1ls Air Edwards had worried, he said over
his fS1leness
Born In England. Mr. Edwards came To TINS
country when young man. obtaining employ
,,ent with the American steel Wire Company,
Of this city He remained with that company
,,n4fI two years ago, when the firm went out OF
business He had lived in East orange twenty
seven wears. before that living in Jersey city
He leaves his wife, who has been an inVahd
for several months and four children. lie was
sixty,-Aye years old was member Of the Royal
Arcarum and attended the Arlington Avenue
PRESBYTERIAN Church, where he Was communl-
cant.