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The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18
NEW SETTLERS
A FINE TYPE
Former Stockman Says That the
homeseekers Will Make
Fine Citizens.

That the settlers who are now
pouring into Montana are a hard
working, intelligent, determined,
class, is the opinion of Charles Lepley,
for many years in the stock business
with headquarters at Fort Benton,
but who retired last fall and is now
living in White Sulphur Springs.
"On the whole, the settlers who are
coming to the state are of the best
type" said Mr.. Lepley. They have
enough money to get started and are
farmers or the sons of farmers.
"By this fall there will not be a
sheep or range animal left in northern
Montana, If the influx of settlers con-
tinues this summer as it is going on
at the present time. There will be
no range left in northern Montana.
Such a thing as cowpuncher will
become as rare in Montana as a grove
of palm trees
Mr.. Lepley does not subscribe to
the belief that the settler will raise
more cattle and sheep and of higher
quality than has been raised
under range conditions. "The beef
animal is not being raised in Mon
tana to the same extent as it was in
the past" continued Mr. Lepley.
"The settlers are bringing in the
dairy type of animal, and while the
price of butter and milk may drop a
few cents, tie beef supply will be
lessened. and so guess that in the
long run, what you gain on your but
ter and milk you will lose on your
beef"
"That the high cost of living is the
chief reason for the land craze, is the
belief of Mr.. Lepley. "The increasing
rents, the increasing cost of all food
stuffs and wearing apparel, have
simply forced hundreds of people out
of the cities into the country" he
declared. Say what you will, the
ordinary family, the wage earner's
family, can be reared under more
comfortable circumstances in the
country than in the city. Wages are
less IN the country, but when the
end of the year comes the worker
usually finds that he has just as much
saved up as he would have had with
double the wages in the city and he
has not worked nearly SO hard, and
he and his family have health"
Mr.. Lepley says that stock condi-
tions in Meagher county are excellent,
and that despite the exceptionally
long and hard winter, there were no
heavier losses this year than there
are normally.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18
PARK FOR HARLOWT0N
A. c. Graves Starting Park on Flat
Below the Graves Hotel.
Work Has Commenced

Work was commenced on park by
A. C. Graves this week. The park
is located on the fiat below the
Graves Hotel, which is a most de-
sirable location for it, and can be
seen by people coming to Harlowton
which gives the newcomer a good i'm
preston. The park starts at the
bottom of the hill and runs down as
far as McShane's residence and from
Central Ave. to the old channel OF
the Musselshell, making fairly good
sized ground. Trees are to be planted
in the spring, and gravel walks Will
be laid out during the summer. The
entire grounds will be put into lawn
grass. 1t is hoped that later on Mr..
Graves will build several benches for
the enthusiastic lovers.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18
COUNTY SURVEYOR SPACK
Work at this End Of the County,
New Roads to Be Surveyed
Near Here.

f. J. Spack, the county surveyor
for Meagher County, is In town this
week, doing work for private indivi-
duals. This work will take several
weeks, after which he will start work
on some of the country roads, and
some of the new roads which are to
be built this year. Mr.. Spach will
survey the old county road from
Shawmut to the other end of the
county, he will also survey new
road from Shawmut to Hedges. Other
work on roads will also be done in
this end of the county the coming
summer.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18
SHAWMUT GOING SOME
New Town on the musselshell is
Coming to the Front With

Shawmut, the new town 16 miles
east of here on the Milwaukee, is now
being invaded by the knights of the
saw and hammer. The rs room hotel,
which is being erected there by w.
Munger, is well under way and in a
few weeks will be ready to accommodate
the many land men and homeseekels
that are stopping off there every day.
The Montana Lumber Co. will start
work on lumber shed at that place
as soon as the material arrives. 1t is
also understood that livery barn is
to be built and state bank is to be Or
ganized. All in all Shawmut has
made splendid showing in the past
few weeks and if it keeps up the
pace it will be one of the best towns
in the valley.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18
w. OF w. DANCE A SUCCESS
Many Attend St. Patrick's Dance
Last Night. All Report
Good Time.

The dance given here last night by
the Woodmen of the World was at
tended by large number, and all
say that they spent a very enjoyable
evening. The music was furnished
by the Woodmen Orchestra. The
supper was served by the Ladies Aid
of the Presbyterian Church and was
enjoyed by all. Since the Woodmen
of the World are such good entertain
ers, the people of this city are hoping
that this order will give another dance
in the near future.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18
WIDDECOMB RANCH SOLD
1900 Acres Near Harlow Changes
Hands Last Week. Salt Lake
Party Buys.

The Widdecomb property of Fish
Creek south of town, consisting of
1900 acres of land, which was con-
trolled by J. F. Furley & Co., passed
into the hands of Salt Lake parties
last week. The deal was made by f.
O. Clark of Big Timber. The new
owners will take possession of the
ranch in short time, after which
Mr.. Furley, who is at present living
on the ranch, will perhaps make
Harlowton his home. Just what will
be done with the ranch has not been
made known.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18
IMMIGRANTS COMING
To the Musselshell Valley--.As
Many as IS Cars in One

All the towns in the entire Mussel-
shell Valley are receiving daily cars
of immigrants bringing their house.
hold and farm effects from the east.
Last week Lavina had ten carloads
of immigrants, Ryegate five, Barber
three and q large number in Harlow
ton. The class of settler, who brings
his entire belongings along, is the
man that will it stick out here. The
News has received from good author
ity that there will be over fifty car
loads of immigrants arriving in the
Musselshell country next week.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18

Roundup Coal, $500 per ton cash.
Delivered to any part of the city.
J. J. Hall, exclusive agent. 12-tf
description. Send fullest particulars
first letter. Brandaur, 707 Pioneer
Building, st. Paul, Minnesota.
Mrs. J. J. Fisher wishes to annunce,
that she is now prepared to clean
and press clothes. Prices reasonable
consistent with first class work.
Father Phalen will hold Sunday
services on next Sunday, Palm Sun
day. in the McQuitty Hall at 1880
a. IN.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18

Mark Johnson is adding small ad-
dition to the Bon Bon building this
week.
Christ FITCH, an expert sausage
maker from Milwaukee, arrived here
this week and is employed by the
A. g. Graves Meat Market.
FOR SALE: Blue-stem bailed hay,
pure stock of Lincoln seed oats, and
extra early Ohio seed potatoes.
+. S. Webster ranch,
Shawmut, Montana
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18

new county, taking in everything east
of the Summit, in order to avert the
county seat removal fight. 1t was
then decided that committee should
be sent over to meet with a COM
mittee OF Harlowton people in the
near future, and at that time detinate
actions will be taken"
A. 4. Anderson and 1. S. McQuitty
are still at the Springs and will not
return until today or tomorrow. They
will perhaps be able to give more de-
fnate information.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18
EXPERIMENT FARM
Professors Atkinson and Linfield from
Bozeman Here Starting Out
Work on Station.

Alfred Atkinson and f. B. Lin
field, both professors in the agricul-
tural school at Bozeman, arrived here
Thursday afternoon, and are at the
present time picking out suitable
location for the experimental farm
which is being started here by the
Milwaukee railroad. 1t is thought
that location in section three, di-
rectly south of the city, will be chosen
This would make very good loca-
tion and can easily be seen from Cen
tral avenue.
Profs. Atkinson and Linfeh will
get the demonstration farm started
in a very short time. Some local
party will be secured to have charge
Of the work under the directions of
these able professors.
The good that will derive from
this experimental farm cannot be
overestimated, and it is hoped that
business men will continue to take
an interest in it after it is started.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18
Wanted

We have client who wants from
5000 to 2O,00O acres of the highest
percentage of plow land to be obtain
ed in the dry farming district of
Montana. Give us full description,
distance from railroad, character of
soil, rainfall, lowest price and terms
for quick sale.
Leavett Bennett Co., 1886 Secur-
ETY. Blk. Bldg, Minneapolis, Mimi.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18

1t is understood by the News man
that the Harlowton Opera House has
been leased to party from South
Dakota, who will open up a moving
picture theater. The first program
will be given Sunday night. The
amusement loving people OF Harlow
ton will be glad to hear this news.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18
NEW HOTEL FOR TWODOT
$4,000 Structure to be Erected at
0nce-.R. R. Lea Draws
the Plans.

Architect R. R. Lea finished the
plans for a $4,000 hotel, which is to
be built in Twodot at once. The
plans call for modern and up-to-date
hotel The new hotel is to be built
in the Dierk's addition, and will oc-
cupy a very desirable location in this
addition. From all indications, Two
dot will have building boom the
coming summer.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18

LOST-About two weeks ago
lady's ring, Montana Sapphire setting.
Return to News Office for liberal re-
ward. 2t-3S
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18

A large number of the Harlowton
people observed St. Patrick's Day by
wearing the Shamrock.
William Munger, land man from
ohawmut, came up IN his auto today.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-03-18

"Snow White" -four, is better
Harlowton Grocery Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
sctithNEL+TELLS Ri
IMPROBABLE STORY
N an Charged With Stealing Suit Case
!. says He pVd II TO Help . stran.
j. ~ DER Who Was Broke. r, IA

George. Schimmel, who was arrest.
ed the 21st of last September charged
with stealing a suit case from the,
Windsor hotel, was tried Monday in
district court. The defendant claim
ed that he had bought the suit case
from a stranger who since disappears
ed. When questioned as to where he
securtd the articles which were found
in his pockets, and which the state
alleges he stole, he stated that he met
a stranger hailing from Chicago, who
was broke, and that he advanced Kim
$500 on them. He said that one pair
Of socks had been bought from a
clothing store across the street from
the Leland, but the proprietors of the
stort swore that they did not handle
that grade Of goods, j. NJ. Wilson,
however, testified that he handled
goods of that make, and the complain
ing witness testified that he had
bought the socks from Wilson. Schim-
mers story was very improbable all
the way through. The jury found him
guilty Z y
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

Rugby, N. D., Jan. 3l.-Frank Nio'
line, pioneer farmer of East Barton
township, was poisoned last Friday
night by his son. Charles Edward Mo-
line, % years of age, by administer--
ing whiskey in which ten grains OF
strychnine had been placed. Z
The entire story, obtained by Sher-
III Efickson in the nature OF con-
fession from the murderer, is as fols-
lows: r. -" "a
Frank Moline and his son Charles
left Barton about 9 o'clock last Fri
day evening to go to their home about
five miles out. Before starting the
boy had purchased half pint OF
whiskey, into which he had put tell
grains of strychnine, which ne OBTAIN,
ed at his fathers place, which had
been bought for poisoning gophers'
When out about two miles ne gave
the old man drink of the stuff. Alter
going a few steps the. cold-bloodea
murderer stopped the team, got out,
unhitched and Embarrassed them ana
started them of, following them tow
ard home, a couple Of miles distant
The old man got out and began to
follow also, when the boy heard
loud yell, and upon looking around
saw the old, man stagger and ian
down. He, however, continued MS
way on foot to the home, where ne
nut the horses in and walked back
to Barton, where he notified his moth
er and younger brother OF what ne
had done, it being between IL ana l
o'clock by this time. The three OF
them walked out to the sleigh, founa
the body of the victim and DECIDED
that the oldest boy should 60 on 10
the farm and get the team and drive
up to where the body was and "nile
the younger boy held the horses the
mother assisted in putting the pody
in the sleigh, taking him home, where
they carried him into the house. me
coroner was notified by some one, ana
a coroner's inquest was held az
which time the stomach was taken
out and sent to Grand Forks for an
alysis. s &G j
The young man started to Rugby
last Saturday to give himself up put
his nerve failed him and : he went
back to the home on the farm, ana
securing some chloroform which MS
mother had in the house, attempted
to commit suicide, after he had first
walked into, town. His mother thot
there was something the matter with
boy and followed him in, and secured
a doctor for him, with the result that
he was placed in charge OF Deputy
Sheriff Erickson, who kept him until
Wednesday, when Sherin Erickson
went up and got him, and after q Sc
we're sweating, obtained the confess
sion as stated above. a "A.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
Frank Moline Poisoned by Son
Rugby Farmer Given Drink Of Whisky and Strych-
nine bv Inhuman Son and Left to Die Along
tho Road--Mfe Implicated, Perhaps

1t is the impression of those inter.
ested that the woman is mixed up in
the matter some way, although they
have not been able to implicate her
as yet. They know that she
committed perjury at the inquest and
will use this as an excuse to hold
her until they have a chance to ascer-
tain to a certainty, if possible. The
motive of the crime is supposed to be
the fact that the old couple have not
been living together for some time,
and divorce proceedings were just
about completed. The old man, who
has lived on the farm, had a young
woman living whit him, who at the
present time is in a delicate condi-
ton, and it is known that he intended
to marry her just as soon as the de-
cree OF divorce was obtained, and the
family were evidently afraid that the
would all be decided over to
this woman, and took this method to
prevent it. ..-...@,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
Mrs. Lennon
Dies in Alberta

The following concerning the death
of former North Dakotan will oe
read with considerable interest by the
many friends Of the deceased, who
lived in this vicinity.
Crossfeld, Alberta Chronicles: We
deeply regret to announce through our
columns this week the death of Mrs.
Lennon, wife of Mr.. John, Lennon, who
resides five miles west of town. The
deceased lady had been suffering from
a complication of ailments, but the
end was due to heart failure. That
death lurked so near was the last;
thought to enter the minds: Of those
around her, and when the call came
at o'clock on the morning of the
Wednesday, Jan 26th, the shock was
intense. Mrs. Lemons maiden name
was Mary. Nixon and her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Nixon, of Doyon, Ram
say county, N. D., are still living.
She also leaves in addition to hel
sorely stricken husband and nine-year-
old daughter, five brothers, two resid-
ing here, and four sisters. The de-
ceased was born in McKeller town
ship, Parry Sound, Ont. She was mar
ried at Devils Lake, N. D., and came
to this country some eight years since.
Father Forget of Carstairs came down
last night and the service took place
in the Roman Catholic church today.
the remains being shipped to Calgary.
on this afternoons train for burial.
Mrs. Isabella Nixon. mother of the
deceased, arrived intown from Dakota
today. Mrs. Lennon had made many
friends while here and her sudden
death leaves q. gap in. the social cir;
Gle of the district which will be diff.
cult to fill. The deepest and most
heartfelt sympathy of the entire com
munity is extended to the bereave1,
ones in this most trying hour.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
An ! m p or t ant RulinR
Postmaster Who Filed on Land Near Wheetees
" structive Res;dennee es!-.Con->.-

A case of considerable Importance
and which establishes a new ruling
in the land office was declared by
the secretary of the interior recently
John !. Anderson was appointed post
master at Penn, N. D., some time in
1906. About two months after his ap-
pointment he has filed on a quarter
section of land near Wheelock, and
instead of establishing his actual res
idence thereon he relied on the con-
structive residence which follows from
the act of filing and being an employee
Of the government he maintained that
residence was not necessary. In the
fall Of 1908, he made final proof, and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

North Dakota is especially favored
as locality for the manufacture Of
linen goods from flax straw. This is
true for two reasons. First, the enor-
nous deposits of fuel, assure for
years to come cheap power, second,
the large acreage planted to flax,
gives assurance of abundant supply
grades of linens.
How important cheap power is to
the linen industry can be gest judged
when it is understood that in nearly
all of the different processes Of manu-
facture require heat and moisture.
The better grades of linen are spun
wet, which requires large amount of
steam. In the cost Of manufacture,
power, steam and heat figure one
third.
Therefore it will be seen that
North Dakota has two of the most
important REQUESTS for the establish
ment of the linen industry. There is
no part OF the globe so favorably sit
uated in these two particulars. There
remains then, only the labor problem.
1t is a fact that labor is ever ready
and willing to take up residence in any
locality where steady employment can
be had at good wages.
The Flickertail Linen Mills Com
pany has provided for the labor prob
lem so far as it is concerned. The
superintendent of one Of the large
linen mis- in Ireland has interested
himself in the company and as soon
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
Power, Steam and
Heat Important
For the Manufacture Of Linen--North Dakota Pos
sesses All These Requisites and Il Is Ger
tain That This Will In Time, Become
Great Manufacturing Center

as the buildings are erected he will
attend to the installation of the ma
chinery. He will have charge of the
operations and will teach the new mill
hands how to make the various
grades and qualities Of linen fabrics
1t is of course unfortunate that
nearly ali of the machinery used has
to be bought in England but for the
present there will not be any duty
on such machines because Senator
McCumber last June had law passed
admitting it free of duty. Senator
McCumber speaking to the measure,
said, My state should become man
ufacturing state, for the reason that
it has been endowed by the creator
with enormous deposits of fuel and
vast quantities of raw materials"
The passage of this bill will give
our peopCe the needed start,wit man
ufacturing, we will have home mar
ket for all the wheat and other pro-
ducts of the farm, this will add mil
lions of dollars annually to the wealth
of the farmers without their having
to do any additional work to secure
it." Sis.
The importance Of industrial enter
prises to the whole people are begin
ming to dawn on the citizens of North
Dakota. A generation hence will see
the state teeming with industries of
al kinds. The creation of new
wealth by these various manufactur-
ers will astonish the world. .s * -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

receivers receipt was issued Saoxt
~ after he sold this land for SaIgs
IN course of time this proof rea<aas
the commissioner of the general auur
once, who rejected it on the xrs.na
mat the residence shown was ixk-
nclent to warrant issuing Y.A..x.
An appeal was taken to the seeustxu
OF tne interior. Last week W. II.
anderson received a letter from c.
gresham Gronna stating that tn, -
rotary of the interior had revez,ss
the ruling iof the commissioner &c n>,r
general land office and .that ssu6..t
would issue inside of thirty dsxx
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
Son of Temperance
Man a Suicide

Tower City, N. D., Jan. 2S.-F. B..
Kiff of this city, a son of M. H. XIII,
the well known temperance man and
general merchant OF Tower City, was
found dead in his bed yesterday morn
ing at an early hour with his throat
cut from ear to ear.
The suicide had been in i'll health
for some time. He and his wife and
little daughter occupied the same
room, but slept in different beds, the
little girl sleeping with her mother.
A light was kept burning in the room,
as Kiff had to get up in the night
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03

to take medicine.
AT an early hour yesterday morning
the little girl awoke, and finding the
light out, she aroused her mother.
The latter got UP and after lighting
the lamp, went to her husbands bed.
He had drawn the covering up over
his head, and when she turned the
quilts back she found him lying in a
pool of blood. He was still alive, but
died later in the day. He had used q
razor and had cut terrible cash,
completely severing the jugular vein.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
Mix III K. stool Factory.

!. w. w. Gunter has opened q milk
stool factory in the old Lacy Grocery
store building on Belyea avenue. The
milk stool. is of Mr.. Gunter's. patent
and is made to retail for $3.50. It is
made from two inch psank and proyid-
ed with adjustable milk pail holders.
Old Brindle will have a hard time get
ting her foot in the pail Of milk, once
the farmers are provided with these
stools. a.s- ..t.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
VIM. Devereaux Very III.

VIM. Devereaux, Sr., is very i'll of
complication of diseases at the
Northwestern hospital. His daughter
Mrs. b. B. Page and husband arrived
from the east, and are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Kress.. Mr.. Dew
efeaux is reported slightly better.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
A Satisfied Advertiser.

In remibting for a local advertise
ment placed in the Independent, E. H.
Newton of Glasgow, Mont, says:
":Please find enclosed payment for ad.
Am receiving answers already" In
dependent advertisements bring re-
rults. @ "-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-03
l.. W. CAMPBELL MAY COME.
Dry Farming Expert Is Wiling to
Visit This Part of North Dakota
Minot, Lansford and Bottineau May
Hear Him. -

H. w. Campbell, the dry farming
expert, has expressed willingness 10
visit North Dakota within the next
few weeks and lecture on Soil Culture
Campbell has become famous the
world over, and his lecture should De