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The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20
AMEND THE MEASURE
Bill linsS Sends in Amendment to the
HarloWton Land Office
Office.

The Billings Chamber of Commerce
has asked Senator Carter, Senator
Dixon and Representative Pray TO
amend the bill for he creation of the
new Harlowton land district, intro
iuced by Senator Carter and which
has already passed the senate, so as
not to include large territory tfibu-
tary to the Northern Pacific railroad
md in close proximity to Billings.
The Chamber dispatched the fol-
lowing telegram to the members of
the Montana delegations: "Evident
mistakes in the location Of boundaries
Of new IIarlowton land district.
Large section tributary to the n. p.
included in new district. Amend as
follows: Commencing at intersection
south line Township 7, north, and
range line between ranges 81 and 81
East, then west on said township line
to intersection range line between 2G
and II East, thence to south line Of
Township 5 north, thence west as per
present bill"
The Billings chamber is Of the
opinion that people living in the ter
ritory east Of there should not be
made to travel great distance at a
loss of much time and money i'm or
der to get to the land districts head
quarters.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20
TOOLEY OPTIMISTIC
Says HarloWton Land District Meas.
ure will Pass in the
House.

Senator Tooley, accompanied by his
new bride, nee Miss Harriet E. Wal
dorf, spent Wednesday night in our
city.
A News reporter interviewed the
Senator upon matters pertaining to
local interest and found him In a
most optimistic frame of mind as to
the future of Musselshell Valley.
"Copious rainfall, insuring full crols
and splendid markets, will demon
strate the fertility of our soil and add
greatly to the value of our lands.
The HarloWton Land District meas
ure is now pending action in the
House, having passed the Senate
unanimously, and We have every rea-
son to expect its final passage and
President Taft's signature attached.
| consider this measure most merito-
rious and our congressional delega-
tion merit praise for their devotion to
oar cause. Congressman Pray has
expressed his entire approval Of the
measure and apprehends no fear that
it will be held up in his committee.
Yes, you can say to your readers
our members are vigiant and will en-
deavor TO exploit every industry, give
homesteaders convenient place to
transact their business and continue
to make Montana the haven for home
builders and thrift.
| want to impress upon your good
people my utmost confidence in the
final outcome of the Harlowton Land
District. From time to time will
visit your town and trust physical
conditions will improve as much in
the future as l have noticed general
improvements In the past few brisk
months"
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20
LOT SALE AT CHARLESTON
Eighty Lots were Sold for the
Total Sum Of $4,000 Many
People Present.

The auction sale Of lots at Clarks-
ton, Mont, met with the success pre-
yalent in the sale of Montana prop
erty.
Although it rained all day nearly
400 persons attended the sale and
50 lots were sold for the total sum
of SIS, 200. The bidding was brisk and
the lots went fast. The highest price
paid for single lot was $3.50. while
the lowest price was $3.50.
Charleston is well located on the
main line of the c., NJ. & =. S. Ry.
and also the Northern Pacific. The
surrounding country is good and
Ctarkston has the making of good
town.
This is merely another incident to
show the confidence people have in
the growth Of Montana.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20
'HARLOWTON VS.. TWODOT
Sunday at 2:3O Harlowton will
Play First Game at Home this
Season.

A interesting game of base ball will
be played here Sunday on the dia-
mond west of town. The boys have
been working diligently the past week
getting the grounds in shape SO that
we may expect fast game.
This will be the third game this
season with the up-river team; each
has secured one victory and Sund ly's
game will be hard fought battle for
the telling third. The local team is
rounding into shape and ought to put
up good game.
The boys are trying to give us
good article of base ball and are de
serving of support. Let us show oul
appreciation by turning out and root
ing for them.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20
ROUNDUP CARPENTER
TAKES SUICIDE ROUTE
Charles Schoeneman, Of Coal Camp,
Cuts His Own Throat

Roandup Record: The lifeess body
of Charles Schoenenan, a bridge car
penter in the employ of the railroad
company, was found beside the rail-
road track yesterday afternoon about
O'Clock with his throat cut from
ear to ear, an old homemade razor,
besmeared with blood which lay be-
side 1t and the position of the body
indicating that the man had done
away with himself. The body of the
man was first seen Wednesday morn
ing by Section Foreman Flynn, but
thinking that it was someone asleep
nothing further was thought about it
until yesterday afternoon when he
again saw the body in the same
place. Getting suspicious he investi-
gated and found the man dead. The
body lay in an underground of brush
about a hundred feet south of the
track. Mr.. Flynn Immediately noti-
fled the authorities here, and after
notifying the coroner the body was
brought to town Yesterday evening
County Coroner Creel, County At
torney Huntoon and Sheriff Martin
came over from Lewistown this
morning in an automobile, and an in
quest was held over the body at two
O'Clock this afternoon. A coroner's
jury was impannelled, and seven
members of the crew with whom he
worked, were examined. The find
ing OF the jury was that the man
came to his death from wound in
the throat inflicted with razor in
his own hands.
SchOeneman was thirty-one years
of age and had been employed on
this division under Bridge Foreman
e. R. Schotield for over a year He
came from Chaska, Minnesota, where
his parents are still living. He also
has brother in ST, Paul, who was
notified of his death by telegraph
yesterday. Nothing has been heard
from his people, but they will un-
doubtedly order the remains sent
East. Schoeneman worked on the
new freight house here until Tuesday
evening, retiring that night about
1880 o'clock with the rest of the
crew in the bunk Car on one of the
coal spurs in the yards here as
usual. He did not complain of being
sick and his companions did not
notice anything unusual about his
actions. His bunk mate awoke about
4:3O O'Clock a. m. Wednesday morn
ing and found him mi sing. No
thing was thought of his absence,
however, and his fellow Workmen
were shocked to learn of his death.
He did not drink to excess and ap-
parently was in good health. Nc
reason can be assigned for his act un
less it be dependency brought about
by brooding over private affairs. He
was well liked by his associates.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20
PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Jerry Van Husan Dies at Her
Home in Martinsdale, May 18th,
of Cancer.

Mrs. Van Husan, wife of Jerry Van
Husan, the contractor at Martinsdale,
died at her home Monday after a
short illness. Mrs. Van Husan was
just in the prime of life and had en-.
joyed good health up to short time
ago, when she was taken i'll with a
cancer
Those of her immediate family to
mourn her loss are her husband, two
sons, George and Bert, and her daugh-
ter, Bessie.
Mrs. Van Husan had many friends
in HarloWton who were shocked to
hear the sad news. Although Mrs.
Husan was in HarloWton only a short
time last summer while the work was
being done on the county bridge
south of town, her pleasant manners
made her many friends.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20
UPTOWN EXPRESS OFFICE
Harlowton Has Long Felt the Need
Of an Office Up-Town---Why
Not Have it?

1t has been suggested that a petit
tion, asking for the establishment Of
an express office uptown, be circu-
lated. An uptown express Office is a
growing necessity and now is the op-
perfume time to get it. At present
express is handled in the freight office
and is very unsatisfactory on account
of the distance from town.
Many complaints and suggestions
have been made, but still no uptown
express office. We can have it and
now is the time, so let US not forget
the saying, "Do it Now"
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20
Another Meat Market.

J. w. Newton has decided to open a
meat market at this point and has
rented the building and hopes to be
open for business by June lst.
Several days ago Mr.. Newton came
here and bought about four hundred
head of cattle from stock buyer, De-
Wolf, and made up his mind to add
Harlowton TO his chain of shops along
the Milwaukee road
The new shop will undoubtedly
thrive under the excellent manage
ment OF Mr.. Newton, as his many
shops at other points are doirg, and
he will be welcomed TO the business
circle of Harlowton.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20
SCHOOLS CLOSE
Harlowton Schools Will Close May
9th --Many Take State Ex-
aminati0ns.

The local schools will close May
9th, having finished the years work.
Final examinations are being given
in all the grades, and the state eX-
aminations for entrance into high
school were held Thursday and Fri
day in the Odd Fellows Hall. Mr..
Iverson of White Sulphur Springs,
who is one of the examining board,
conducted the examinations here.
The present school year has been a
successful one, Notwithstanding the
lack of room. The rapid growth OF
IIarlowton has made the erection of
the new school necessary. The con-
tract calls for the completion of the
building September first, in which
case the fall term will begin Septem-
ber sixth.
The school hoard is endeavoring to
place the HarlowtOn schools among
the best in the state and to this. end
has secured two teachers in addition
to the present force. They are Mrs.
Nellie Ingals and Mr.. w. G. See, both
of Columbia, Missouri. Mr.. See comes
very well recommended, and has been
elected uperintendent of the schools.
When school closes, Miss Foot will
return to her home in Minnesota for
the summer. Miss Hardin, before re-
turning to her home in Iowa, will
visit friends in and near Twodot.
Miss Davis will spend much of her
time in Harlowton this summer. Mr..
North will remain in Harlowton and
engage in other work; a teacher to fiji
this vacancy has not yet been secured.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20
LANDING SEASON CLOSES
The Past Season Has Been One of
the Most Successful in Years
---Shearing Starts Soon.

The lambing season is nearly over
and will be practically closed by June
l. The past season has been an ex-
ceptionally good one and there is
much rejoicing among the sheepmen.
The early spring and the fine weather
has made the work easy and the loss
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred P. Marrs last Thursday night at
1855. Fred says that he is glad that
it was not five minutes later for it
would then have been Friday, the 18th
day of the month. Fred, Jr., has already
applied for position in the bank.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20

The Gap team lost in the base ball
game with Hedgesville last Friday,
with the result that the big head ac-
quired after the game with Harlow
ton has considerably diminished.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20

G. VI. Price has rented the hotel
and livery stable at New Shawmut
from the Munger-Corry Land Com
pany The hotel has recently been
built and is large and in excellent
shape. Mr.. Price will look after his
interests at this place personally and
will rent his property here.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20

OF lambs is the smallest i'm years.
The shearing season opens early
next month. The plants are being
put in readiness and the boarding
houses are preparing for the shearers.
The price of wool continues high nd
1T Is now that the sheepmen are MAX
ing up for some of the hard years in
the past
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20

On Tuesday some trifiing trouble
between neighbors was given an air
Ing before Judge Rightenour. Ii
caused considerable interest among
our townspeople.
The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20

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The Harlowton news. [volume] (Harlowton, Mont.) 1909-1914, 1910-05-20

A complete line of souvenir spoons
can he found at RobertsCn's Jewelry
store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-08-25
WHAT HE WAS FISHING FOR
Mystery on Mare Island That Had to
Do With Private Mccall and
the Rain-BarreI.

Captain "Bobs" pushed his chair a
little way from the table, stirred his
coffee ref1ectively, and listened to the
surgeon and paymaster as they wran-
gled over question of international
law.
He heard little of their converse
ton sensibly; but Captain Bobs sell
dom in his idle moments ever did hear
things sensibly
One word, however, opened the cas-
ket Of his memory, and soon he had
begun his accustomed drawl to at
tract the attention of all the officers
at his end of the table.
Speaking of fish reminds me of a
true story he began, writes Lieut.
Giles Bishop, Jr, in Argosy.
1T was while l was a second lieu
tenant of marines and stationed at
Mare Island that this thing occurred.
"One day, while officer of the guard,
noticed that all the men were
shaking hands with Private Mccall. I
inquired into the cause, and the SER
geant told me that Mccall had just
received letter from his home in
Colorado, saying that a baby named
John Mccall, Jr., had made it's appear
ance in the household. Mccall was
joyous all day. The next afternoon
he did not go to town on liberty, but
roamed aimlessly about the barracks,
silent and gloomy.
HE kept this up for two or three
Ia
standpoint, was exemplary.
about week later the sergeant
Of the guard came to me as l was sit
ting in the o. DIS office writing up
my guard report, and asked If he
might speak to me about one of the
men.
ut was about this same Private
Mccall. For three days Mccall had
been seen fishing in the rain barrel at
the corner of the guardhouse
He held absolutely no conversation
with anyone, and ignored all their
| questions; bore their chaff without re.
sentiment.
| Anxious to see this curious freak
of the soldiers, asked If he was fish.
ing at that time, and being assured
that such was the case, l sauntered
out on the parade.
Sure enough, there sat Mccall
with slender pole, hook and line at
Misunderstanding.
Il repeated the circumstance to the
officer of the day, and together we
walked up to the fisherman.
What are you doing, Mccall?
| asked the o. D.
Fishing, SIR was the reply, as the
man jumped to attention, and saluted
well, sir, thought T might catch
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-08-25
SUDDEN DEATH
Jacob Eskov Passes Away After An
Operation At The Atlantic Hospital.

Last Thursday evening, Jacob Es-
kov young man % years Of age, re-
siding with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Laurence Eskov about 5 miles from
town was taken to the Atlantic hos
pital, when sometime during the
early morning hours of Friday, an
operation for stoppsge of the intes-
tines we were informed was per-
formed, Drs. Soc of Elk Horn and
Koob of Brayton being present and
assisting. But alas for human hopes,
along in the forenoon Friday word
came that the young man had died
Deceased was Social mem Der of the
M. 0. w. Lodge here and is spoken
of as being an exemplary man and
member respected by all and his un-
timely death is regretted deeply.
| The remains were brot home Satur-
day morning and on Sunday the flu
neral was held from the church in
this town, Rev. Jersild conducting
the services. Fhe brethren of the
lodge attended in body and had a
beautiful wreath of flowers together
with numerous other tokens of q
like character decorating the casket.
The remains were laid to rest in the
nesrby cemetery. Besides the pa
rents, he left two brothers and two
sisters to mourn his untimely death.
Noticing the absence of Miss Sens
Olsen and Miss Anna Petersen from
the business houses, where they CLERK
on inquiring the cause found thai
they and some 25 other young PEG.
pie were in attendance at the big
meeting of the young people of th'
Danish Lutheran Church out neal
Underwood and Weston. The party
left here Thursday returning the frs
OF this week and report very inter
esting time and pleasant gathering
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-08-25

y.
something. l wouldn't have fished
here, sir, if | had thought there'd be
any objections
oh no, go ahead and fish, but
you won't catch anything said the
o. d.
Thank you, sir. l may said Nc
Call, and as we turned away the man
solemnly dropped his line overheard
again.
For week longer the same thing
happened. Every idle moment, in
spite of the gibes of the men and no
success as to fish. Private Mccall
f1shed in the rain barrel.
Finally the matter was reported to
the 'kom'; Mccall came up for Office
hours, but the examination elected
nothing beyond the fact that he
might catch something
"A report of the matter was sent to
the commandment of the station. A
survey was ordered, and the three
medical officers on it watched Mccall
first, and questioned him afterwards
The found him sane upon all sub.
jects except this one thing fishing in
the rain barrel.
Finally they decided to give him a
disability discharge, and shortly after
1t was delivered to him.
when the boat for the mainland
left that afternoon. Mccall stood on
the deck looking at the men who had
gathered on the landing to say good
bye. AS the steamer showed off. a
broad grin spread over his face, then
waving his discharge in one hand and
his hat in the other, he yelled:
Goodbye, boys. Pm going home tc
see the kid. I've been fishing for this
for two months. Goodbye"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-08-25
The Three Biz Stores

BY the time this appears in print,
the three big stores to be occupied
by Marquesen & Son, Jerry Miller &
Son and G. G. Larsen will have been
completed by carpenters, painters
and plumbers The interior of the
three stores have been fitted up with
the finest of shelving aud counting
rooms and are models of perfection
and beauty and the lighting system
can't be improved on and the propri-
etors may feel justly proud of the
new quarters they will soon ccupY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-08-25
KlMBALLTON
$H%As$ls&gs%1sSgs$Hs%Hs)

Johanne Bjorn left Tuesday for
visit to Omaha.
Jens Anderson left Sunday for a
business visit to Omaha.
Rev. Roam of Cordova, Nebr. paid
short visit to Mr.. aud. Mrs. j. Jor-
gensen Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertleson and Miss
Gudrun Overgaard left Sunday for q
visit to Elyria, Nebr.
Thomas Hansen and wife have now
moved INTO their new house Mr.. Han
sen has built this summer.
There Will be no church service
Sunday, Aug. 2Sth because Rev. Jor-
gensen will not be at home.
Hans Madsen celebrated his 10th
birthday Friday, Aug. 10. A number
of friends called in the evening.
AT the close OF the ballgame be-
tween Kim ballton and Extra Sunday
Extra came out with the victory.
Marie Sandager closed her school at
Poplar Friday and is spending this
week at the Rev. Jorgensen home.
George Faaborg and Marius Chris
Jensen were in Audubon Tuesday
transacting business for the school
board.
Miss Skov who has visited at the
MAIDS Madsen home for some time lett
Tuesday for Omaha TO resume her
duties as a nurse.
Thursday morning about 60 of the
young people from this vicinity left
for Underwood to attend Young
Peoples Convention.
The meeting that was to be held at
Chris Christensen's Aug. 2sih is post
poned until Sept. 4th on account of
the excursion to Lake Mana wa the
2Sth.
Thorvald Moller and Johannes Pc
dersen came up Saturday from the
South where they have been working
They are building bridges for Kim
ballton Construction Co.
Sunday children's picnic was held
in the grove around the Gymnasium
Hall. A large crowd OF both small
and grown was present and the chill
dren report good time.
Friday morning Rev. Jorgensen
and Olav Jorgensen, Marie Sandager
and Palma Hartvigsen left for the
Young Peoples Convention held at
Newell, la. In the three days follow
ing.
Misses Lydia Madsen and Emma
Nelson returned Friday from their
trip to the west. Their many friends
were glad to see them back and learn
that they have spent very lovely
time there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-08-25

moved to his farm then wild
prairieupland 81 years ago. Now he
has fine house, barn and other farm
buildings nice shade trees and is
reapipg, the results of his labors by
receiving bounteous crops, a fine
herd of cattle, horses and herd OF
the best breed of hogs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-08-25
For Sale

spool tables, billiard tables, ice
box, tobacco case, 20 chairs, cigar
lighter, cigar and tobacco stock on
hand, license paid to May 23rd, 1911.
Insurance goes with it. Well pa
tronized because conducted right.
Complies with all city requirements
Journal, Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-08-25
Foley Kidney pills

Tonic in quality and action, quick in
results. For backache, headache. dlzzi-
ness, nervousness, urinary Irregularities
and rheumatism. Sold by all druggists.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-03-11
New England.

see that there good many buyers
travelling in this locality, and / hear of
some good-sized deals being made, al
though the prices go from to cents
under the sales earlier in the season.
Perhaps the quality is as many per cent
poorer as the price is less.
Our correspondents report as follows:
East Whately, Mass: I'M. J. Holloran
has sold his crop of 10 acres for about
13c, in the bundle Charles w. Bard
we'll sold the crop from to s acres to
Star Brothers, sale said to be at 12c.
It is reported that Lyman A. Crafts
has sold his packing, but cannot vouch
for it, at 16cents. !" Bradstreet, Mass. :
willie II. Belden sold % acres to Les
lie Fl. Swift, packed, at private terms.
Edgar III. Field sold II acres to Book,
reported price 15ac, packed. North
Hatfield, Mass: Fired Bardwell sold
his crop of acres to Star Brothers at
private terms. Hatfield, Mass: AL
fred Graves sold 106 acres from his lot
at reported price of 19c, packed. Ag-
awam, Mass. Tobacco has about all
been sold; prices from 10c to Zoe, in
bundle. About the same acreage will
be planted another year. "-Cultivator.