Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-11-04

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spent two days last week at the Roth
lemay ranch of George Pirrie, and
that this portends probable large
iand deal, either in the way of a pur-
chase or by amalgamation of those
two large farm and stock ranches.
Inc ranches in question are among
the largest holdings now left in any
part of Montana and comprise some
very valuable water rights attached
to both ranches.
Mrs. +. l.. Harrison purchased the
stock OF the Palias ROYAL Wednesday
from Miss Pearl Stoner. Miss Brown,
MIS-. 'larrisCn's daughter. will have
charge OF the Telephone exchange.
which has for some time been under
the management Of Miss StOner. The
new proprietor is well and favorably
known throughout this district and
her success in the new venture is as
sured. The retiring owner will leave
III several days for Lewistown, where
she will take Il well-earned vacation.
Although the many friends of Miss
Stoner's regret that she has decided
to leave Judith Gap, it IS their sincere
wish that she will meet with good
fortune and happiness in whatever
sphere she occupies.
+. j. Hatton, better known as
patsy" arrived in the city the first
OF the week from the Harlow ranch
on Rock creek, where he has been
working during the last year and a
half. PATSY" is an old-timer of the
Judith Gap district. Twenty. eight
years ago he located at stage town
called "Oka- Ubet," whic,, point is
situated near this city. In fact, at
that time the town on the stage line
did not boast of hyphenic appella-
tion, and as the old station is known
to all residents of central Montana.
the way IN which it acquired it's odd
name is given according to Mr.. Hat
On's words. 1t seems that a MIR.
Barrows and a Mr.. Stevens, ranchers
and inn-keepers, had some little diff
ficulty in deciding the name to be
used for the new stage town, and it
was agreed that the winner of a hand
Of stud poker should have the privi-
lege OF naming the station. After two
hands were dealt from new deck of
cards, Stevens asked, GLOW are you
iiNed?" to which Barrows replied.
80 X" and enquired Are you
ready" which brought forth the re-
ply, "You Bet" An unusual situa-
ton was then disclosed when the hole
card showed that both their hands
were of the same value. The players
and the witnesses were amused at the
outcome and the replies, and suggest
ell that 80 k-YOu bet" be adopted
Ms the new name. which was satisfac-
tory. Mr.latton remained at Okla
TIBET for twenty years, during which
time lie worked as blacksmith.
Two Montana Farms At Bargain
4SO acres, miles east OF Judith Gap,
Meagher County, raw land, rich soil,
over twO-tlllrls can be cultivated,
several good springs that flow through
out the year. Price $500, half cash,
balance 5 years time at per cent
100 acres. all tillable. miles east of
Judith Gap, so acres in winter wheat,
excellent stand: house, barn, root eel
lar and good we'll, all fenced and
cross fenced. improvements worth
fully 800. Terms: $4,000 cash,
balance 2 years time at & per cent.
These farms are located in central
Montana, the home of the famous
Turkey Red Winter Wheat, which
yields from 35 to Is bushels an acre.
These prices hold good until the LIST
Of December, 1910. For futher infor-
nation write to j. NJ, Box 2l5, Ju.
dith Gap, Montana.