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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
new RULING BY the
GENERAL LAND OFFICE

The Commissioner of the
general land Office has promul-
gated a new order concerning
the mortgaging of homesteads.
This new law clearifes the
atmosphere considerably and will
result in many people taking a
chance on such securities who
never have before.
The order reads:
mortgages Of lands en-
braced within reclamation pro.
jects, may file in the local office
for the district within which the
land is located a notice of such
mortgage and shall become en-
titled to receive and be given the
same notice of contest or other
proceedings thereafter had af-
fecting the land as is required to
be given the entryman in con-
nection with such proceedings.
Every such notice Of mortgage
received must be forthwith noted
upon the records of the local
land Office and be promptly re-
ported to the general land office,
where like notation will be made.
Relinquishments of a homestead
entry within a reclamation pro-
ject upon which final proof has
been submitted, where the rec
ords show land the to have been
mortgaged, will not be accepted
or noted, unless the mortgage
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET

The party was given for the
purpose of announcing the en-
gagement of Miss Ehe HolIings-
worth to Mr.. R. A. Jensen, and
came as a surprise, almost a
revelation, to the guests, show
ing how slyly and quietly the
cunning Cupid has been at work
during the past year uniting the
hearts of these popular young
people.
The rooms of the Brewer resi-
dence were artistically decorated
with blue and white asters.
Above the dining room table was
suspended a huge basket of as
ters filled with double blue and
white hearts inscribed with the
initials of the fiance and fiancee.
A delicious luncheon was serv-
ed after which each guest made
some useful article for the brides
future home. Each guest was
then requested to write her fa-
vorite recipe in a book designed
for the occasion.
The guests were: Mesdames
Brandjord, Broughton, Skinner,
Benedict, Rogers, w. S. Hollings-
worth, E. H. Rathbone, Bran
stool, C. F. Rathbone, Thorn
burgh, Scarce, Welch, Odell,
Stansbury, Kentner, Lemire.
Putney, Hall, Sheen, Sterling,
Carper, E. j. Davenport, l.. w.
Davenport, Belle johnson, Lar
son, E. l.. Mcconnell, James
Mcconnell, Foster, Farrell, C.
W. Hollingsworth, and Misses
Dagmar Swarstad, Byrl Rath-
bone, Louise Bouchard and Kate
Titus.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
The REBUILDING Of ROMAN

build just as soon as brick can
be manufactured for that pur-
pose. These buildings will be a
credit to the town and will pro-
vide additional Office rooms
which the town has been in need
of heretofore. The Roman State
Bank will be a 50x70 modern
building, but the dimensions of
the First National have not been
learned.
Abe Meilluer will soon have a
fire proof steel building under
way for his blacksmith shop.
This class of building for the
purpose desired is much in favor
with men engaged in this avo-
cation. ...
H. M. Gehlert is in the market
for a suitable lot upon which to
place the new building lately
built for his meat market. Just
as soon as he can find it he will
veneer the present building and
be prepared for the future.
In the mention of those who
were sufferers in the fire in the
account published last week, the
names of Robert Watson, Spen-
Ger Powell and Mrs. D. V. Still
man were overlooked. The for
mer lost his new residence with
$500 insurance, Powell his barber
shop, loss of $500, with no in
surance, and the latter had a
piano burned and much of her
household goods damaged, total
ing near $500 with no insurance.
The insurance adjusters have
been here all week and have ad-
Indicated most of the losses.
The big fire in Butte called for
them but they thought it just as
urgent to get matters settled up
here as in the latter city.
Conditions are rapidly becom-
ing normal and in a short time
Roman will have recovered from
the terrible effects of the dis
aSter.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
SENATOR MYERS REPLIES
TO PETITIONS SENT HIM

Cash Coulter, secretary of the
meeting held by those who are
applicants for unappraised lands,
is in receipt of a communication
from Senator Myers stating that
he had received the petition and
would communicate the contents
thereof to the Secretary of the
Interior at once.
This petition was addressed to
the President and the Secretary
and urged for the appointment
of the commission to classify,
and re-classify and appraise and
re-appraise all lands on the res
ervation not heretofore classified
and appraised.
The senator added that he
would direct attention to the ur-
gency of the matter, and endea-
vor to secure favorable action
for the petitioners.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
PLENTY OF EXTRA PAPERS
OF LAST WEEKS ISSUE

The Pioneer printed an extra
large number of papers last
week, and while it was thought
there would be an unusual de-
mand, the orders have exceeded
anticipations. We still have
quite a number, but parties de-
string to send copies to friends
should call early as the supply
may be exhausted before the
end of the week.
The Pioneer takes consider
able pride in the appearance Of
the paper and the manner in
which it was printed, coming as
it did so soon after the building
was wrecked and the material,
including the presses, all re-
moved from the building. 1t,was
not possible to print it at home
owing to the excess of CONNER
cial work demanded Of us, so the
paper was printed at the Mis-
soulian office in Missoula. Man
ager Stone of that paper, placed
two machines and several print
ers at our disposal and the cour-
tesies he extended are greatly
appreciated.
The pictures of the fire raging,
and Of the streets before and
after the fire, are good ones, and
the entire paper can be kept as
a souvenir of the big fire.
Order your extras at once so
as to be sure and get them. Five
cents each.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06

dissipated, as the Pioneer will at
the earliest possible date build
within the fire limits and just as
close to the main business Sec
ton as possible to secure the
necessary ground. This change
means another business house in
Roman and nothing more.
For the present the Pioneer
will build temporary building
and after the brick are burned
and a new building ready the
temporary building will be con-
verted into other uses.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
PIONEER BUILDING AND LOT
SOLD TO JOE HA|NEBACH

The next day after the fire the
Pioneer building and lot was op-
toned to Joe Hainebach and yes
terday the deal was consumated.
This purchase includes nothing
in the building and the same
publish the Pioneer. Mr.. Haine-
bach will establish other lines of
business in the building, while
the Pioneer will build another
home.
The report has been circulated
that the Pioneer publishers will
build outside the fire limits to
avoid the construction of a fire
proof building. Just as soon as
brick can be procured this false
impression will be thoroughly
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
CHANGE IN FIRST NA'
T|0NAL BANK OFFICERS

A change occurred in the po-
sition Of cashier of the First Ma
tional bank last week, by which
F. j. White of Missoula, becomes
cashier in place Of j. D. LARSON.
resigned. The other officers are
Edw. Donlan president, and
John Dahlgren, vice president,
being the same officers as before
the change.
This bank desires to extend an
invitation to all to come in and
get acquainted with Mr.. White
who is particularly desirous of
meeting all citizens.
Mr.. Donlan and Mr.. Dahlgren
were both in Roman the latter
part of last week looking over
the situation after the fire and
deciding upon the question of
building a permanent home for
that bank.
Mr.. White will move his fam
lily here at once and become a
permanent resident.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06

RESUMES WORK

Assistant Engineer Moody
called at the Pioneer office yes
terday morning with the cheer
full news that the reclamation
service will resume work at once
with two camps, employing at
the start about 100 men. Two
camps will be put to work at
once, one on the Pablo division
and one on the Post division.
Mr.. Moody says that all the
grain needed for the teams will
be purchased locally. The pro-
ject has an appropriation of
5000, 600 to work on during the
present fiscal year and hopes are
entertained that the next ses-
sion of congress will be more
liberal than the one just ended.
1t would be the most judicious
thing imaginable were the pro-
ject provided with enough money
at all times to not be compelled
to lay the engineers and men off
every year for an indefinite per-
iod while congress made up its
mind what amount to appropri-
ate and it would be a source of
great saving to those who must
in the end pay the bills, The
settlers here who must pay this
money all back would like to see
the work rushed to completion
without further delays.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
ANOTHER WELL DRILLED
ON The BIG PRAIRIE

The Melton, Cope & Co.'S. big
well drill has completed a we'll
for the ranch Of R. A. Calkins on
the big prairie. Mr.. Calkins
says that after the failure of
three other outfits, Mr.. Melton
set up his machine and went
down 1862 feet, cased the we'll
and all in four and one-half days.
The water raises almost 300 feet
in the we'll.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
WILSON WINS
FOR GOVERNOR

Harry I. Wilson of Billings, is
the nominee of the republicans
of Montana for governor. He
was temporary chairman of the
convention and his speech made
such an impression on the dele
gates they demanded him for
governor. He smashed the ma
chine slate.
E. G. Mulroney of Missoula,
and w. P. Baker of Hamilton,
were nominated for judges of the
district composed of Missoula,
Ravalli and Sanders counties.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
Engagement Announced

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. A..
j. Brewer gave a unique and
lavish entertainment in honor of
her charming niece, Miss Efie
Hollingsworth.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06

joins therein. nor will an assign
ment of such an entry or part
thereof under the act of June
%, 1910, be recognized or per-
mitted unless the assignment
specifically refers to such mort
gage and is made and accepted
subject thereto.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
Farmers Union Meeting

There will be a meeting of the
Farmers Union on Sunday,
Sept. 8, at 2::30 p. M, at the
Mud creek school house. All
members are requested to be
present.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
A. ]. Brewer for the
Legislature
RESERVATION TREATED KINDLY

The republican county conven-
tion treated the reservation very
kindly Tuesday, giving the dele
gates everything they asked for.
This was for only one office, that
being for a member of the legis-
lature.
The delegates from Roman were
c. F. Rathbone, DR.. Geo. H. Put
ney, DR.. A. K. Resner and w. S.
Hollingsworth; from St. lgnatius
A. K. Lusk and Jos. Grenier;
Moiese, w. L. Handy.
The following ticket was NOM
mated:
Legislative Andrew j. Brow
er, Roman; ]. L. Wallace, Frank
Hogan, Ronald Higgins and w.
j. Mccormick.
Sheriff R. w. Angevine.
Clerk of district COURT. P.
Boyd.
County clerk Rhina Kramer.
County treasurer IA t h b er t
Peat.
County auditor T. G.. Hathe-
way, Jr.
County assessor Oscar Crutch-
field.
County commissioners. F.
Dallman.
County superintendent of
schools Mrs. Edna Reinhard.
County attorney William F.
Wayne.
Public administrator w. w.
White.
County surveyor James H.
Bonner. s
County clerk &C. H. Marsh.
The only contests in the con-
vention were over sheriff, county
commissioner and superintendent
of schools. r. A. Mix and r. w.
Angevine were candidates for
sheriff and the vote stood Ange-
vine 70; Mix 20.
For county commissioner four
candidates were before the con-
vention and it took three ballots
to arrive at a result. This bal
lot stood Dallman, 81; Pringle,
35; Ross, 6. On previous ballots
j. S. Miller received the other
votes.
For county superintendent
Mrs. Edna Reinhard and Miss
Leonore Rennick were ballotted
for. The vote stood Reinhard,
70; Rennick, 10; Mrs. Marshall,
10. The latter was in no man
ner a candidate and feels pleased
over the complimentary vote
given her by her friends.
Each of the candidates were
called before the convention as
they were nominated and all ac-
cepted with we'll chosen remarks.
Mr.. Brewer made an unusually
good impression and is conceded
to be a very strong candidate,
both republicans and democrats
saying that his election is a fore
gone conclusion. Delegates were
elected to the state convention at
Great Falls held yesterday.
Major Sam Bellew was elected
chairman of the new county CEN
tral committe and a secretary
will be elected later.
Of the 105 delegates from the
various precincts, IS were in at
tendance and it looks like an ag-
gressive campaign is to be waged
this year in this county
Fr1ooaroa,,f Annn,,~coJ
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Miles of
Missoula are visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. Curtis Jeffries. The
latter have moved into the Geh-
lert residence south of the school
house.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-09-06
Preparing to Re-
sumo Business.
MORE BUSINESS BUILDINGS

Preparations are under way by
all those who burned out on Aug.
"a, to rebuild. Not only will all
those who were in business here
at that time remain and again
engage in business, but others
have decided to buy lots and
build also. New business houses
are under way already, all of
which are but temporary affairs
which will be replaced within
the time limit set by the town
council with brick or cement
buildings.
Very little dissatisfaction is
expressed by anyone on account
of the establishment Of a fire
limit. 1t is recognized by almost
everyone as the only thing for
the town to do at this time. To
again allow the building of all
kinds of small shacks, for every
conceivable purpose, right in the
business district would be bad
policy and against the best inter-
est of all who desire to remain in
business in Roman. 1t is just
what caused the great loss by
the recent fire and just what
would certainly bring another
confagration at some time in the
future. That is the history of
all new towns. One fire is not
always enough to properly warn
the business men that it will
surely come to them and they
frequently disregard the better
judgment and again rebuild with
combustible materials and find
themselves again burned out.
The town which takes advantage
of the first warning and estab-
fishes fire limits and protects for
the future are the ones which
soonest build permanent brick
and cement structures and es-
cape the inevitable repetitions of
great losses by fires.
True, some of those who have
suffered think they are being
singled out as objects of spite on
the part of the town officials.
That is simply rot. There is not
a man on the council who de-
ssires to place a single obstacle
in the way of any man again be-
ing able to resume business.
They are simply mistaken in
their suspicious.
1t may not be possible for
every one to get a brick building
completed within the limit pre-
scribed by the council, and
should this contingency arise,
the council will be liberal in ex-
tending time, so long as every
one who rebuilds shows evidence
Of complying with the require
mentS of the ordinance.
Stanley Scarce is in his new
temporary building and is pre-
pairing plans for permanent
quarters. Lemire Bros. have
their building almost ready to
resume business in. New goods
are expected daily and they will
soon be ready for customers.
Pablo & Potvin are also busy
with a force of men getting a
building ready to commence in
again. This building will be
ultimately used as a warehouse
and will be built to comply with
the fire ordinance. Just as soon
as possible this firm will erect a
modern brick structure on the
corner where they have been es-
tablished since Roman started
and this building will be much
larger than the one destroyed.
The Roman State Bank and the
First National Bank will both
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
GARDINER FINED FOR
DISPENSING TO MINOR
Judge Pugh Rules on Statutes
Wording-Notice of Appeal
Filed by U. S. Attorney.

Judge Pugh in the District of Column
bia branch of the Police Court today
fined Edward J. Gardiner, proprietor OF
the Grand Hotel, SO. Gardiner was tried
some weeks ago OH two charges, one OF
selling liquor to a minor, of which the
jury acquitted him, and another of dis
pensing liquor to a minor, of which he
was convicted. announcement of SEN
tence was postponed in order that Judge
Pugh might go into the question thor
oughly
Last week Charles W. Darr and Henry
r.. Davis. attorneys for Gardiner, filed a
motion for a new trial and arrest of
judgment. which Judge Pugh denied. The
court announced that sentence in the case
would be pronounced today In rendering
his opinion on the case Judge Pugh said:
The question involved depends on the
use OF the terms SELL, dispense and
give
Gardiner was convicted of dispensing
liquor to minor and acquitted on a
charge Of selling The statute aims pri-
marty at Furnishing those who are con-
xicted OF selling to minors, by making
II sraver ofense than giving or dis
pensing to a minor. / am thoroughly
convinced that where any one is convicted
OF selling to minor this court can order
the license to be forfeited. In this case,
as Gardiner was only convicted of dis
to order the license forfeited
Assistant Corporation Counsel Gus A.
Schuldt excepted to the ruling Of the
court. He said: Representing the Dis
trict of Columbia in this case, l take the
view that the terms SELL dispense and
give as used in the statute are synony.
nous; therefore the extreme penalty, that
of forfeiture of the license should be
imposed. In behalf of the District of Co
lumbia | give notice of intention of ap-
plying to the Court of Appeals for a wri,
of error"
Among lawyers of the city there is a d.
vision Of opinion in regard to the meaning
and provisions of the statute. When a de-
cision is rendered in the Court of APP
peals 1t will be used as a precedent in
cases of this kind which come before the
courts in the future.
Judge Pugh. in commenting on the deci-
sion. said: There has been some tuestion
as to the ability of this court to order
the license of proprietor convicted of
selling liquor to a minor to be forfeited
l am sure that this court has the neces-
sary authority, and l shall order the H.
cense forfeited in the next case of the
kind which comes before me"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
BOTH CLAIM RICHMOND
Spirited Contest for Congress.
SionaI Nomination Between
Lamb and Montague.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, August 15.-Esti-
mates are that the vote in the congress
sional primary in this district Will be
close to 5000 votes as compared with
$500 two years ago. when Capt. Lamb
defeated Judg. I. Ashby Wickham by
less than a thousand votes. The candi-
dates made speeches last night and are
today taking things easy-Capt. Lamb
closing his campaign at great meeting
at country church gathering and Mr..
Montague speaking to q crowd in the
middle section Of the city.
Capt. Lamb says he expects to carry
every county in the district and the city
of Richmond and the town Of Williams
burg. He declares that he has reason
to believe that he will get a majority of
not less than 400 in the city and at least
600 in the counties. He has q club here
which has a membership Of more than
$500 voters. OF the 200 or more vice
presidents Of the Montague meeting of
ten days ago. not less than thirty-five
have assured him they will vote for him
lamb.
On the other hand. Gov. Montague de-
clares that he has the best of reasons for
believing that he will carry this city by
a good majority and that he will carry
several of the counties. He places his
majority at not less than 200, which Is
just 300 more than Capt. Lamb claims.
The liquor men, the Italian Club and
the machine" are said to have been
aligned for Capt Lamb. the,latter having
] taken the field in the last ton days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
CAMPAIGN FUNDS.
NEWLY ENACTED LAWS.
By Frederic ]. Haskin.

make report in an itemized statement
to be filed with the secretary of the SEN
ate. every fifteen days, showing in detail
the expenditures and also all contribu-
tons, which reports shall be kept open
to public inspection for two years. These
reports must give the name and address
OF each person. firm, association and COM
mittee contributing amounts of 500 or
more. and of those loaning, promising or
advancing like amounts. The statements
also must show the aggregate amounts
of all contributions of less than Si'e,
each. There must also be itemiZed sta =
ments of expenditures filed, showing in
detail all amounts of SO and upward,
and in the aggregate all amounts of less
than $40.
This proposed law provides that COM
plete statements of receipts and disburse-
ments shall be filed after the convention
or primary. and likewise requires all
candidates to file statements showing the
sums received and expended In their pe-
half and the promises of offices and posi-
lions made by each candidate. The pen
atty for violating any of the terms OF
the proposed law is fine not exceeding
$1,000. or imprisonment for not more
than three years, or both =,
The Legislative crusade against evil
purposed campaign contributions he
gan directly after the election OF ~ !,
under the direction OF the National
Publicity Bill -\ssocia ton, and The
first legislative enactment by congress
in this direction was approved in jan
uary, 1907. 1t was aimed at corpora
tions using their funds to further the
interests of candidates for political
Office. 1t prohibits any corporation
organized under the laws of Congress
from making such contributions In con-
nection with any election. 1t further
prohibits any corporation whatever
from making a money contribution in
connection with the election in which
presidential electors. or representatives
in Congress, or United States senators
are chosen. and any corporation MAX
ing such contributions shall be fined
not more than $1,000, and its officers
or directors consenting thereto also
shall be liable to fines and imprison-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
STATE TICKET AND ELECTORS.
Nominations Made by Nevada Pro.
gressive Central Committee.

RENO. New, August l5.-A full state
ticket and presidential electors were Sc
lected at a meeting Of the progressive
party state central committee last night.
The ticket will be placed on the official
Reno was named for United States sena-
tor and George Springmeyer of Carson
for the House of Representatives. ONCE
seekers were required to pledge them
selves to vote for Col. Roosevelt and the
entire progressive ticket