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The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
A LUCKY BLAZE
The L. Swanson Building Starts To
Burn but Fire is Checked :.
in Time.

The silence of the Sabbath last
SUNDAY was broken about 7.3O p. M.
by the cry Of fire. The citizens were
aroused at once and in few minutes
nearely everybody in town was on
the scene of the fire, which was the
L. Swanson building. The fire was
first discovered by Atty. f. Conwell,
who at once gave the alarm. AS
soon as the citizens arrived, bucket
brigade was formed which kept the
fire in pretty good check until the
chemical engin appeared on the scene.
AS soon as the chemical engine was
put to work the fire was at once
extinguished. A great deal of credit
is due Mr.. Blethen for keeping the
engine in such good condition and
readiness.
The loss is very small, and Mr..
Swanson can feel exceedingly lucky
that the blaze was not more serious.
The building is only covered one
fifth by insurance, and the loss would
have been very heavy one on Mr..
Swanson.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
TH[ MAJESTIC TH[AT[R 0p[h5
The House Packed to the
Very Doors--A Splen-
did Program.

Last night the new Majestic The
ater, under the able management Of
A. j. Dreyer, r. f. Mcdowell and G..
Ref, opened its doors to the public
for the first time. The band boys
turned out for the occasion and rem
dered q few sweet selections just ba-
fore the doors we're opened. The
side walk in front of the theater was
crowded and when all had entered it
was found the interior was not sutli-
cient in size to accommodate the crowd
therefore several had to stand as the
seating capacity was altogether in
adequate.
The program was pronounced excel
! lent by all who attended. The music
by the Majestic Orchestra kept the
large audience in good humor through
out the evening. The piano selec-
tions and illustrated songs by Miss
Schafer proved to the hearers that the
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24

young lady is one of no little ability
and will without doubt prove a val
liable asset to that amusement place.
The bass solo by S. l.. Hodges took
the crowd by storm and they were
not satisfied until Mr.. Hodges had
responded to the encore. The pic
tufes too were good, but the manage
ment informs US that they will still
improve on them. Taking it all in
all The evening was one of the most
pleasant The people of Harlowton
have ever spent. The theater's sue
ces, is already assured, which is shown
by the manner in which the citizens
speak of it.
The following is the program, which
may be found on the back page, and
those who were not present can see
for themselves that it will toe the
mark with any OF the theaters in the
largest cities of the West:
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
GOOD ENTERTAINMENT
Manager Meyers of the HarlowtOn
Opera House Has Secured Five
Evenings Of Pleasure.

TIarlowton is indeed lucky to have
such live wire as Mr.. Meyers at the
head of the Opera House here.
Through his efforts he has secured an
course of five numbers,
and every one of these will prove a
treat. The following are the dates
of the courses. Midland Pera Quintet,
Oct. 10Th; Midland Jubilee Singers,
Oct Both; DR.. James Hedley, Nov
23rd: Emily Waterman Concert Co.,
Dec 30th and Cartoonist l.. w. Ford,
March 7th.
Every one of these attractions are
the best and of high-class order
Any one wishing to secure season
tickets can do so by going to Mr..
Meyers. The tickets for the entire
season for the five courceS are 800.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
BAND TO GO
TO STATE FAIR
Harlowton Band Has Been Asked
to be Present at The State
Fair in Helena.

L. d. Glenn, manager of the Ilar-
loWton Band, reports that he has had
favorable correspondence from Martin
Martin, secretary OF the State Fair
Association, and other prominent
citizens from different parts of the
state, and that in all probabilities the
HarloWton Band will leave on We'd
nesday the 29th to be in attendance
at the State Fair. The band boys,
under the able leadership OF A. }.
Dreyer, are putting forth every ef-
fort to get themselves in good con-
dition to make a proper showing at
the fair, and it is hoped that a large
delegation from HarlowtOn and other
points in the Musselshell and in the
Judith Basin will accompany the
band, which is without doubt the
best in this part of the State.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
BON BON MOVES
Into DR.. Campbells Old Office Which
Has Been Moved Onto Cen
trail Avenue.

The old office of DR.. Campbell,
which was located on Main street,
was moved onto Central Ave. last
Sunday, M. M. Johnson having
bought the same. The building is
being remodled and is now taking on
a very neat appearance. johnson and
Foley, proprietors of the Bon Bon
Confectionery, have rented it and
will at once move their stock into
this building. The new location
which is on the lots west Of the
Silver Dollar Saloon is a more desir-
able location for this popular confecti-
onery and the Bon Bon expects to
make another increase to their
already large trade.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
TO ORGANIZE X. P. LODGE
Grand Chancellor Worden of the
LeWiStoWn Order Here
Sunday.

Attorney Worden of LeWistowD
stopped off between trains here last
Sunday, while on his way to Roundup
where he organized X. p. Order.
While here he made arrangements to
come to Harlowton in few weeks to
organize lodge at this place. There
are already a large number of Knights
of Pythians here and they havo
secured a large number of others
that will join the order. Attorney
Worden tells the News reporter that
he expects to organize the Harlow
ton order about the middle of next
month.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
NEW ENGLAND SUPPER
Thursday Night, Sept. 30th- Given
by the N. E. Ladies' Don't
Miss 1t.

Next week, Thursday night the
ladies of the NJ. T.. Church VIII give
a supper in the Methodist Church at
this place the proceeds to go to the
church. The supper will be on the
New England style, and the ladies
guarantee that there will be enough
good things to eat to appease the
hunger of all. The small sum of 35c
will be charged for same. All kinds
of music and other amusementS will
be plentiful. All should turn out
and help a good cause along.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
CITY TO OWN
WATER WORKS
Citizens at Mass Meeting Monday in
Favor Of City Owning
Water System.

At general mass meeting held in
the McQuitty hall Monday at which
large number of the citizens of Har-
lowton were present, the question Of
city water works was discussed. The
committee consisting of A. j. Dreyer,
Ben Urner and Frank Goss, who
were appointed at the last meeting
to ascertain as near as possible the
cost of putting in water works
from the present we'll site down to
Hotel Graves, we're called upon TO
read their report. The reports show
THAT it would cost somewhere in the
neighborhood of eight or nine thou
sand dollars.
After good deal of discussion, it
was decided that the city council
should be instructed to call a special
election to finally decide the matter.
Some discussion came up as to who
had the right to vote on this. The
following is the opinion of Atty. W.
G. Husband on this question:
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
NOTICE TO MOUNTAINEERS
Every Member is Registered to be Pres
ent..!mportant Business to be
Transacted.

All Members of the Fraternal
Order of Mountaineers are urgently
requested to be present at the meeting
to be held in the McQuitty hall next
Saturday evening. Important bust
ness is to be transacted ana a new
Chief Mountaineer and Vice Chiel
Mountaineer arc to be elected. After
the meeting a ludch will be given
All interested IN TINS organization
are urged to be present.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
TO the Citizens of Harlowton.

AT the mass meeting held in odd
Fellows Hall last Monday evening
for the purpose Of hearing the report
OF the committee appointed to as
certain the probable cost of installing
u water system in HarlowtOn, the
question was raised as to who were leg
ally qualified TO vote on the quest ion Of
issuing bonds for the purpose Of con-
of the opinion that only freeholders
could vote At the time | ventured
the opinion without and research
that taxpayers were entitled TO
decide the question. Since the
citizens are interested in the project,
it might be proper to have the matter
thoroughly understood. The law
covering the question is as follows:
Whenever the council Of any city
or town, having corporate eXistance
in this state, shall deem it necessary
to borrow money or contract indept-
edness under its powers, the question
| of issuing bonds or contracting such
indebtedness shall first be submitted
to the qualified electors of such city or
town, providing however, that tax
payers only, shall be entitled to vote
on questions concerning the cOnstruC-
ton, purchase, or securing of a water
plant, water system, water supply or
sewerage system.
In the particular instance before Us,
taxpayers are entitled to vote. But
the question arises, 'Who are tax
payers?' The statutes plainly define
a taxpayer who would have the right
of Sullerage at such an election. The
payment of tax upon property by
any person assessed therefore on u
county or city assessment roll next
preceding the election at which a
vote of the taxpayers of the town,
constitutes snch person a taxpayer
at such an election. AT the election
| under consideration, women who are
taxpayers and possessed of the duall-
| fcations required of men as electors,
shall have the right to vote. Hence
a woman who is q taxpayer and who
is a citizen of the United States, of
the age Of 81 years, who has resided
i'm the state one year and the county
thirty days next preceding the cleo
tion, will have a vote on the question
of bonding the city. The assessment
was made last spring, and any person
having taxable property at that tin e
would have his name on the assess
ment roll and hence will be entitled
to vote. Respectfully submitted
| w. G.. Husband.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
BROTHER VAN BOOSTS
For The MusSelshell- Tells Great
Falls Tribune he is Much Pleased
With the MuSSelShell.

Rev. W. w. Van Orsdell has re-
turned to the city of Great Fall after
an absence of three weeks spent in
the Musselshell country, where as
district superintendent of the Great
Falls district of the Methodist church
he held the first quarterly conferences
Of the conference year. Brother
Van Travelled over much of Fergus
and Meagher counties during his stay
and reports finding everything con-
nected with church circles in a pros
porous condition. He predicts very
successful conference year and is
particularly pleased with his trip.
The first quarterly conference of
the local Methodist church was held
last evening in the church of that
denomination in this city, when the
plans for the year were discussed and
partially formulated.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
CONFECTIONERY OPENS
A. D. Ross Opens up in Old Cannon
Building Saturday. Has Large Stock
OF Sweets

On Saturday of last week A. ID.
Ross opened his confectionery parlor
in the store formerly occupied by 6.
w. Cannon on Central avenue. Mr.
Ross would have opened sooner, but
on account Of some delay of the stocL
he had to wait until now. The new
store is very neat in appearance and
is graced by beautiful and large
soda fountain, which will undoubtedly
prove ta be strong drawing card for
the fair sex. The candy line is also
complete in every respect. Mr.. Ross
will surely enjoy a large trade.
Mayor Anderson visited at Okla
and Judith Gap over Sunday. lie
returned on Monday.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
BUYS SALOON
Hank Weber Buys Saloon From
Weber Bros. This Week and
Takes Charge.

A deal was made this week,
Wednesday whereby II. Weber again
became the owner of the Pelican
Saloon, Lou and Nick Weber selling
their interests TO HAMS, their brother.
Mr.. II. Weber was ct one time pro-
prietor, but sold out to his brothers
about three months ago and moved
to the coast with his family. The
coast however did not seem like dear
"OId Montana" 50 Hank came back.
Lou and Nick Weber will move TO
their large ranch near the SnoWies.
The many friends of the Weber
family will be glad 10 hear that they
have again permanently located here,
Read The NEWS.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
A NEW DENTIST
DR.. Hedges OF LeWistown to Locate
Here Office Room Above the
State Bank.

HarlOWton will have a new dentist
in a few days. Dr. Hedges of Lewis
town has decided that this city offers
q good field in this line and will
locate here in few days. He has
secured office rooms above the State
Bank, the rooms being very desirable
for that purpose. Mr. Hedges comes
here recommended as a dentist Of no
small ability, and will Undoubtedly
meet with success.
w. C. Husband was up to Lewis
town on business Tuesday.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
How to Burn Montana Coal.

The principal of economy in any
community lies principally in the
consumption of house products.
Secondly we must learn to use our
productions in such manner as tC
give us the very limit of benefit
therefrom. One of the great Ques-
tions of today in this and surrounding
sections is the method to be followed
and the facilities to be utilized, by
which we can obtain the greatest
amount Of heat from the least amount
of fuel. 1t is an absolute fact, and
generally commended by those who
know, that one-half the carbon avail
able for heat in soft coal and slack is
gas. Therefore we must secure fOl
this class of fuel and one which viii
consume as nearly as possible all OF
The gas emmuting from this coal, in
course Of its consumption.
J The principle of all under-draft
Stoves is that which will force the ga@
fup through the chimney flue or be
ing checked will escape into the room
1t is impossible to construct a stove
of the under draft principal that is
absolutely tight, consequently We
must use an air tight bottom stove
with a force draft from the top
This style of construction is founc
only in Hot Blast Stove. The boU-
tom OF the stove being without draft
and the air forced against the fue
from the top enables the stove to burr
absolutely all the gas as it issues
from the bed Of the Goals. In cOnSid
Grafton Of the fact that so per cent
of the fuel carbon in soft coal is the
gas element, SO it is very readily
seen that the principal to be used ir
burning our own home products (sofi
coaD is by means of air tight, gas
tight constructed and by the surface
hot blast combustion. The only
stove in which these ideas anC
principals are involved is the Coles
Hot Blast, handled exclusively, anC
guaranteed to the fullest extent by
the Stevens-Dreyer Hardware Co
Sole agents. HarloWton, Montana.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
EXTRA

Tiifred Labrie son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos Labrie of
this place. died ct Bozeman this afternoon FrdaV,
having suffered only few days from typhoid fever.
The young man was twenty years Of age and had been
attending the Bozeman Agricultural College only few
days this term. As we are just going to press are
unable to give lengthy wrteup OF the sad death, but
will cover same in next weeks issue of The News.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24

1t has been rumored that Miss
Dora Van Cleve a daughter of Mrs.
Paul Van Cleve of Melville, was
silently married to one Of the promi-
nent young men of Melville several
days ago. Whether the report is
true we have been unable to ascertain.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24

Supt. Spencer of the Musselshell
Division was in town several times
this week.
The Penwell Land Co. expects to
close UP it's Office here in a few days
for the winter.
e. G. Worden, Lawyer, First Nat
ional Bank Block, Lewistown Mont.
13 If
Geo. Pirrie of ROthiemy was in
from his ranch the early part Of the
week.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24

County surveyor Spack was down
from Twodot Sunday and Monday.
Cory and Liberty left for Lewis
town Monday They will however
be back again in few days.
WANTED AT ONCE-Men and teams
wanted at once on railroad work at
camp three miles east of Lavina by
w. A. Keene, contractor lO-ll
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Ross who have
been conducting the Ross Rooming
House here for some time left for a
visit at Miles City this week Monday
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24
Governor Johnson Dies

Rochester Mimi. Sept. 2l.--Governor
John A. Johnson, three times elect
ed governor of Minnesota and a cand-
idate for the Democratic nomination
for president Of the unsted States
ane looked upon lay many as the
yossib e Democratic standard bearer
in 1912, died at st. Marys hosplta
here OF 3:25 O'Clock this morning fol-
lowing an operation last Wednesday.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24

Have you tried the new candies
al the Bon Bon.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1909-09-24

Atty. Huntoon of LeWistoWn passed
through here on his way east Monday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-01-20

Here is bargain unequaled-y
print wrappers in choice pattel
usually sold at 75c to $1.00 each
yours while they last :.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-10-28

lFrom the YOUTHS Campanl0nl
Mr. Compton prepared 10 have one
of his serious talks with his small.
viyacious wife-one Of The talks which
Always ended IN his being completely
routed.
4 want TO speak to you abou, the
household money. my dear" he began,
IN his most calm and judicial tone al
though the fact that Mrs. Compton
stood behind him. trying to brush his
hair the way IL did not go, interfered
with the effect OF his words he knew.
don't understand how Il Is that
when ! give you an unusual amount
you sDend It all, and yet when | don't
give you so much YOU seem 10 gel
along all right
Mis- Compton left her unsatsfact.
ory task and stood before him. wide
eyed.
Why. should think anybody could
understand that" she said. When you
can't fivt inc SO much, | just save out
the items that come over the amount
and ply them up the first week you
give me lot, and PUT them down
hen It's Just the simplest kind OF
thingl But then, i've always thought
men didn't understand simple things
as well as complicated ones.n
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-10-28
A NOVEL INTRODUCTION.

The Dr. Howard Company have
entered into an arrangement with
Claud Sigmans drug store by which
q special Introductory offer will be
made Of 25 cents on the so cent size
of their celebrated specific for the
cure of constipation and dyspepsia
So remarkably successful has DR..
Howard's specific been IN curing
constipation. dyspepsia and all forms
of liver trouble that Claud Sigman
will return the price paid in every
ease whore II does not give relief.
Claud Sigman has been able 10 Sc
cure only a limited supply, 50 every
one who wishes TO be cured OF dys.
pepsia or constipation should call
upon him at once or send him %
cents by mail. and gel 60 doses Of
use best medicine ever made, on this
special half price Introductory offer,
with his personal guarantee TO re-
fund the money IL the specific does
not cure
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-10-28
Too We'll Prepared

From the Youths Companionl
The young NOvA Scotia girl confid-
ed 10 her mistress. after d few days,
some OF The trials OF her Journey from
her old home. Twas an awful time
! had on The boat, ma'am," she said,
doIeful "iiHas that made me 20 pale
looking when first you saw me-"
You were very seaslck, | suppose
said the lady.
"Oh, no ma'am, ! was not seaslck at
all, said the pretty Linda. "bnt | lost
my sleep read the card about how
% put on the life preserve, and |
thought understood H.; but most like
ly got something wrong. for when
once | got Il on me. coulin't find an
easy way TO lie down, 'txas so clumsy
And never s'spi a wink all night
ma'am
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-10-28
SHORT CUTS
TO THE NEWS

County Judge c Slrang viii be-
gin hearing criminal cases Monday.
when the petit Jury win be empaneiE
ed. ffaHs eEtt5essa
According 10 County Attorney James
Hepburn. IN Judge Sandlin's court du..
ing The past ten DAYS sixteen crimin-
90 cases for violating the prohibition
law were tiled OF tnat number ten
We're convicted, one plead guilty. -four
we're found not guilty and in one case
there was q hung Jury This Is an ex
eeilent record and both Judge Sandln
and County Attorney Hepburn are
quite proud OF the showing made.
The Leade- was in error last nlghi
in stating that W H. Keeier WAS
proprietor OF the Elks hotel barber
shop, which was formerly owned by
him, but is now owned By the Camp
bell brothers Mr. Keeler is the
owner OF the lone hotel barber shop
The Northwestern Normal school
football team, OF Aka passed through
here today enronle to saltwater
Nhele they will play the A. 4 N. col
lege team tomorrow.
/ J. Z. Smith filed suit IN the Logan
county superior court today asking
Tor sl4O Judgment agains, the city on
salary claims Of policemen which
were purchased by him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-10-28
WEsTERNERs APPLY
FOR WATER RIGHTS

Secretary CHARLES +, Barrett. Of the
state board OF agriculture. who by
Wrtue of his office Is ex.oiflcio state
engineer. Is In receipt OF petition
from VIM. Ferguson. David p Marum
and D. p Wyatt, OF Woodward coun'
~ applying for water rights for the
Irrigation Of 10000 acres OF land IN
Woodward county. along the Cana.
iian river bottoms.
Senator Marum also filed a petition
for the water right fof Gao acres 81
iand IN Roger Mills county. 10 be ir.
rigated from Powwos Creek.
Al the meeting OF the board of agri.
culture here yesterday resolution
was passed instructing the secretary
of the board to present the irrigation
ard drainage proposition In Western
Oklahoma 10 the attorney general for
IN opinion as 10 the secrdtary's du-
ties In the premises. and II Il would
not be proper for the governor to ap-
point state engineer 10 look after
such matters. as Is provided By law
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-10-28

ern Telephone company. which oper
ates In the western part Of the state
befofe the corporation commission IN
the rate hearing now on.
L. 7. Hines of Purcell is here at
tending the telephone hearing before
the corporation commission
"A, r. Dunn of poteau is In the city
Superintendent S. w. stone of the
STATE agency returned today from Du
rant
Don G. Eggerman is here from
Shawnee. He Is son of Senator NJ
r. Eegerman
20. 3 Cox Of FL Reno is a Guthrie
visitor.
Editor P P Duffey was here from
81 Reno last night.
A L. Maple, Of the Navlna Tele
Prone company. Is here attending the
telephone heating
s /. Moore Of Boone, Indiana is the
guest Of Guthrie friends
Norman Smith is mere from Oklaho.
ma City.
j ]. Harrison Is here from Tupelo
attending the depot hearing before
the corporation today.
Warden r. w. Dick of the state pen.
itentiary is here from McAlestei.
State Building Inspector Eugene
gill Is here from McAlester
Harry Parker is here from Perry.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-10-28
TEACHERS MEET IN SAGINAW

Saginaw, Mich, Oct. 2s.-~The Mich.
igan state Teachers association bc.
gan rs annual meeting ID this city
today vita large attendance. rhe
visiting teachefs began arriving yes.
terday, and this morning each Incom
Ing train brought large delegations
from ali parts of the state. The pro.
gram OF the three days session Is one
OF the best ever prepared for meet.
ing of the association. Included
among the speakers are Rabbi Emil
g fIiIseh of Chicago, Prof. W. II Mace
ol Syracuse university President Fin.
ley Of the College OF the City OF New
York. and Henry G. pfItrhett. preall
dent of the Carnegie Foundation for
The Advancement OF Learning