The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1911-02-03

Messrs. W. H. and C. E. Reicha d |
and their wives enterta ned number
of friends at dinner last Sunday at the
west of Roman home of the former.
Progressive 500 was the game played.
Stephen Dukes conveyed on Wednes.
day last his interest in the Virginia
placer mining claim on Little Bitter
Root to Allen Sloan. The consideration
is p.ivate. On several occasions Mr.
Dukes has been in town aud exhibited
some fine specimens Of placer gold
washed from the gravel on this claim.
liver M. Brandjord and Oluf Romsos,
president and vice-president of Roman
State Bank, made a trip of inspection
over the south Mission and Moiese val
leys the first Of the week. They also
Were at Dixon where they remained
over night. Mr.. Romsos expects to
leave for his North Dakota home in a
few days.
The contract for the construction of
the new Pablo building on the lot east
of the Roman Cafe was awarded last
Friday afternoon to Grunert & MORAN.
Their contract is for the work only,
Mr.. Pablo to furnish the foundation
and material. Work on the foundation
started Monday last and with favorable
weather the carpenter work commence
sometime during the coming week.
The First National Bank of Roman
stockholders had ain election on the Both
of January and the result is given in
another column of this issue. About
the only change is in president of the
institution, Hon. Ed. Donlan succeed
ing Stanley Scarce who wishes to de-
vote the time taken up in this particu-
lar to his other interests. Addison M.
Sterling is new man on the di1ec-
torate.
In a letter received the latter part of
the week from Ben Jacobs, who is at
tending the experimental college at
Bozeman, he informs the Pioneer that
he has been elected member of the
Montana horse breeders association
and also appointed on the committee to
secure legislation to stamp out CHAMBERS
in this state. He says that since his
house in 1920 was burglarously entered
he has taken precautions to not have it
left unoccuped any more. A warm re-
ception awaits the next one who at
tempts to unlawfully enter his house
again.
The Ladies' Aid society is making
satisfactory Roadway in the preparations
for the play which is to be given on
the night Of February 18th. Rehear-
sails are being held regularly and those
who are taking part in the play are
mastering their parts we'll. I he
Revelies of a Bachelor" is a strong
play and should draw a large crowd,
while those who enjoy comedy will find
the real thing in the "Sniggles Family"
which will close the entertainment Of
the evening. From present indications
the play will be great success and
merit the attendance of the people of
Roman and vicinity.
Allen Sloan was in town Wednesday
and said that his daughter, Miss
Hattie, had received her commission as
postmistress at Sloan, and that the
office would be in operation as soon as
the supplies are received from Washing
ton This will make it handy Tor a
number of Little Bitter Rooters to get
their mail. He says that an effort is
to be made by people living along the
Little Bitter Root and those residing at
Camas also to have star route estab-
lished from Roman to Camas. This
would be of great benefit to many
living on the proposed route, as it
would also give them an opportunity to
not only get their mail readily but
would furnish them with the means Of
having goods carried back and forth.
The warm wind of Monday and Tues
day carried away the small amount Of
snow on the ground at that time and
made the streets look like lake Of
mud. The stu .tion is becoming so
disagreeahle that sidewalks appear to
be an absolute necessity, or else ladies
will be compelled to remain indoor I'M
til after the mud has disappeared.
There are several places in town where
just little investment in sidewalks
would complete gap in the walk which
would be appreciated by the people
very much and add to the appearance
of the entire town and the prop rty
along side. Some street crossings
are nearly impossible and this matter
should receive attention. Lets get busy
and build some side walks even if OF
only one plank for the present.
Regular Services Hereafter