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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-16

Zion Swedish Lutheran-The Young
Peoples society will meet this even.
ing with the Misses Eleanor and Ma.
bel Blomberg and Albert Blomberg
426 Fortieth street
Tuesday evening the Sunday school
teachers and officers are invited to at
tend a conference at the First Swedish
Lutheran church. Moline.
Wednesday evening at 7:45 prayer
services will be held at the home OF
Mrs. Adam Nyquist, 1901 Sixth avenue.
The confirmation class will meet Fri
day afternoon at 4:30 at the church.
First Swedish Luthersn-The teach
ers and officers of the Sunday school
have been invited to attend a confer
ence at the First Swedish church. No
line, Tuesday evening
Wednesday evening at O'Clock the
confirmation class viii meet IN the
annex
Thursday afternoon and evening he
Ladies' Aid society viii hold a mis-.
sion festival IN the church and annex.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-18

oring to raise money for a good
cause. The other boarding places
very considerably closed their
doors on this occasion in order to
assist the Ladies, and we feel
sure that we voice the sentiment
of all good citizens when we say
that competition of the kind men,
toned should not be counten.
anced.-
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-18

Ford autos are to be founc
most everywhere now days. the
majority of them in this section
occupying the public roads. and
not in running condition at that.
1t seems that the desire of the
owners to keep the old boat GO
ing, without first measuring ur
the snow drifts is the main cause.
Our tin cam while headed for
Baker Monday, mastered the sit
uation nicely until we hit Will
ard. where the drifts put up a
kick and there she is resting cas-.
ily at this time.
Mrs. R. Munro, Sr. and daugh-
ter Nina left today for Miles
City to visit Mrs. John Hanson
who is there under the care of
the doctors.
Quite a few of the town peo-
pie are having an attack of la.
grippe.
Word from Miss Barbra Olsen
who was operated on at Miles
City reports that she is rapidly
improving.
The marriage of Laura Camp
bell and Harry Shuts occurred
last Sunday at the home of Mrs.
A. W. Lucas. John Oliver offici-
ating. The Eagle joins in wish.
ing the newlyWeds a long and
prosperous married life.
DR.. J. P. Hedges returned
yesterday from Omaha. Nebras
ka where he has been for the
past month.
Mike Moolick left yesterday
for his former bone in Nebraska
where he will! spend his Christ
mas vacation with home folks.
W. II. Peck received word this
week Of tho death Of Henry Sar,
gent. which occurred at SparIing
ILL.,, on November 1th. Mr.. Sar-
gent was ninety years of age ano
the father of Henry l.. Sargen,
who passed away in EkaIaka {
few Years ago.
Ohe Advance steam engine &c
H. F.. has s plows in good condi
ton. viii sell for fifteen hun.
dred dollars if bought at once.
Easy terms. LUCY A. DYER,
: Hill ranch, Miles City. Mont
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-18
in THE LOCAL FIELD
News Items of Interest to All
The Readers of The
Eagle.

VIM. Mowbray is just getting
over an attack Of the grippe.
On Dec. 10Th dressed dolls will
be for sale by the Ladies Circle.
The ladies in Ekalaka are busy
today getting ready for their sale
tomorrow.
During the past week the town
has been somewhat quiet. owing
to the unsettled weather.
C. K. Putnam spent the fore
part of the week in Baker look
ing after freight shipments for
the w. H. Peck Co.
Gum Hedges went to Baker
the fore part Of the week with a
load of wheat. The price receiv-
ed was 81 90.
H. B. Albert has gone on a va
cation to his old home in North
Dakota where he will spend the
holidays.
Have your watch repaired at
BIaine's. He don't send his watch
work cut of town to be done. as
others do. adv. st
Public Sale Tuesday, Dec. 22,
eight miles west, two miles south
Of Ekalaka. Horses. cattle and
machinery, one years time. J.
Souders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Boyle ar
rived this morning from Plevna
for a visit with relatives in this
section.
Jerry Huss who has been en-
ployed with Chas. Einsel on the
Piniele Leader arrived on the
stage from that place yesterday
Lost A brown fur coat south
west of Eka]aka. Finder please
return to W. H. Peck S store and
receive suitable reward.
Lorin Gilman came to town
this morning ahead of the storm
and says stock conditions on O.
Fa|lon arc as good as could be
expected.
Before Justice Emswiler today
is being held the case of Long VS.,
Moore. involving the ownership
Of a certain pinto horse. A Jury
trial was called for.
County Commissioner G. l..
Wood who had intended to re-
sign as a member of the county
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-18

board withdrew his petition
Tuesday and will continue on
the Job, al least for the present.
There was what the people of
Ekalaka call a dance last Thurs
day night in Odd Fellows Hall.
Elliot, Dahl and Putnam fur
nished the inspiration and the
tango artists were in their glory.
Five dollars a head will be paid
for information leading to the re-
covery of any stray horses
branded J on left shoulder. }. A..
Johnson, Ridgeway, Mont.
In Justice Court before S. j.
Emswiler the suit of Alvin II.
Long VS.. Mary Moore, ct al. was
settled to,lay. The jury render
ed a verdict in favor of Long.
plaintiff. The suit was for pos,
session of a horse.
The financ committee of the
Chamber of Commerce is busy
raising the dough required to
carry on our contest and they are
meeting with much encourage
ment, and incidentally with some
of the much needed long
green. Everybody should help.
r. Munro, Jr. today disposed
Of his interest in the Munro &
Ferguson feed ard sale barns to
his partner. Mr.. Ferguson, who
in the future will have entire
control Of the business. Rody is
gong to move out to his ranch on
O'Fallon and devote his time to
looking after his stock interests
IN that section.
ID. H. Russell, the pioneer
ranchman of Russell Creek, was
in town this week, and assures
us that with the next change Of
the moon will come tn. winter
weather deciding event. If the
weather at moon changing time
is mild. then will the winter be
mild, but if the change takes
place during a cold spell, then
look out.
The spirit shown by the pro-
prictor of one of the local eating
houses toward the dinner given
by the Ladies' Sewing Circle bv
giving reduced rate dinner IN
competition has been the subject
of much unfaVorab!c comment
This is a direct slap in the face
to one of our social and benevo-
lent societies and should meet
with a decided rebuff. The house
in question has enjoyed liberal
patronage since starting in busl-
ness and there can be no good
reason for such an attitude to-
ward beneficial society endea ,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-18
SHOULD MEET
With SUCCESS

Civic League to bring a course of
classy entertainments to Ekalaka
should meet with every success.
We read with envy the ADVERTISE
ments and comments on pla, s
and musicals given in other towns
more fortunately situated than
we are, and now that we are to
have first class show delivered
at our door, we should take ad-
vantage of it. The Apollo Con-
cert Company, which is billed for
December 25th, is an attraction
OF a high order. better, perhaps
than the people of Ekalaka de-
serve, but one which will be ap.
pre- clated by every one in the
country. This statement is not
based upon the company's own
advertisement, but upon the
word Of some EkaIaka people
who have already heard them.
and who know. Everybody likes
to get his moneys worth and we
are assured that we will get that,
and more, from this musical treat
but there are better reasons than
mere value received for patron
izing the Women Civic League
entertainment course. One rea-
son is that the net proceeds from
hese a:tral tions will stay right
here to be used for the benefit of
this community. Besides getting
your moneys worth, you will, by
buying tickets for the course,
help to benefit the community in
which you live. Another reason
is that the attractions scheduled
are Of class which not only al
fosd present amusement but
which make for the uplifr and
betterment of the people, pre-
senting educational advantages
not often met with here. They
are of an order far above the
Bert & Viola" stuff. and viii
leave a decidedly better taste in
the mouths of the patrons. The
| benefit of this goes. not only to
the public. but to each individual
As well.
Lets all go and hear the Apollo
Concert Company. FlIl the house.
Don t let it be said by our rival
towns that the people of Ekalaka
and surrounding country cannot
appreciate a first class entertain.
/ mcnt.
A season ticket for the course.
price s.. 50. will make a splendid
Christmas gift.
A dance will be given after
the concert on Christmas night.
This will complete the festivities
in q most fitting manner and add
a little to the receipts. The Wo-
mems Civic League will be at the
helm and promise a fine dance
with good music and good order.
There was An old woman, and
she had a wooden leg.
She would not borrow and she
would not beg;
She got four wooden spools and
an old tin can,
And she made a little Ford and
the D-n thing ran.
The snow was very deco, and
the spoos began to spit.
And that was the end of tn.
Motors trip.
Oscar Gilhcrtson was fined
$. 90 Saturday by Justice Ems.
Wlicr for contempt, Oscar failed
to appear in court in answer to {;
Jury summons. The fine was
paid.
The Jury in the case of Stcart
Us. Black rendered d verdict ir
favor of the plaintiff. This case
was over the ownership of three
head of horses and was held ir
Baker Tuesday.
There will be a masU,leradt
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-18
NUMBER 81
to Suit Everybody

Even tho it is conceded that the gen
eral public want the best, and especially
in jewelry when selecting a Xmas gift,
this should be no reason for them paying
aprice far beyond its value even tho it
be good.
We have a fine line of jewelry and
watches OF beautiful 1915 patterns super
ior to anything you can find elsewhere in
Fallon county and at moderate prices
ranging from 25c up to as high price Is
you wish to pay. At the same time you
are getting $l.O0 value for every dollar
spent no matter what you buy, we are
serving multitude of satisfied customers
and we can please you, we deal squarey
with you. Think it over and guide your
selves accordingly, buy your Xmas gifts
where you get the most of the best for
the least money at the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-21
Brother Left Daughter in
His Care-Luella Wood

George Washington was born on the
shores of the Potomac river on Feb.
90, 1882. At the age of 8 years his
parents moved to plantation on the
Rappahannock river. ...
He went to school taught by
church sexton. When he was II years
old has father died. His eldest broth.
er, Lawrence, received the largest part
of the estate, among the lands was a
plantation on the Potomac river which
he named Mt. Vernon, in honor of q
navel officer To George was left
smaller plantation on the Rappahan-
mock river. ....
He studied surveying and became .
surveyor.
When he was 20 his brother died and
left his daughter for George Wash
ington to take care Of. He also left
George the beautiful Mt. Vernon home.
Not long afterwards George was mar
ried to Mrs. Martha GUSTS. Soon
after he took charge Of the army.
After the war was over he was
elected the first president of the
United States. He was president sew.
eral years and then went back to Mt
Vernon. Soon after he died.
Luella Wood, age 10.
Moulton, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-21

George Was a Great Scout
and a True Scout-By
Allan McCune

Dear Juniors:
will write you story about George
Washington.
When Washington was little boy
he would gather his playmates together
and play soldier and he would always
be the leader. He was so fair and nom
est that his playmates would come to
him to help them settle their quarrels.
Washington was a great scout ana a
true scout. He was six feet or more tall.
He was dressed as an Indian in buck
skin and leggings and moccaslns. lie
spent Christmas day, 1853 following the
trail along the Beaver Creek among the
hostile Indians and carrying a pack on
his back. He cooked his meat on sticks
over the fire and had chips Of wood for
dishes. George Washington could ride
like a cowboy and never was thrown
from a horse. While Washington was
surveying for Thomas Fairfax in Vir-
ginia the wind blew his tent down. An
other time ne was driven out by the
rain and another time the straw which
Washington was sleeping on caught
fire and one Of his companions woke
him Just in time to save his life.
One night some Indians happened to
get around them. The Indians were just
coming from war. They built a fire and
gave their war dance for Washington.
Washingtons oldest brother Law
renee was sick and wanted George to go
to the West Indies for the winter. While
they were there George had the small
pox. When they came back home Law
renee died and left his Mt Vernon home
to George
Allan McCune, age 7,
435 North 9Th ST., Ottumwa, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-21
George Washington
Washington's Desire Was
That of a Military Char
acter - BY Edith
Elsie Hamm

| Dear Juniors:
have been interested in the Courier
Junior contests and wish to enter my
name on this one.
George Washington was born in
Westmoreland county, Virginia, Feb
ruary %, 1892.
His father died when he was eleven
years old, and his education was d.
rected by his mother, who had 4
strong character and kindly compelled
obedience to his directions.
| He was healthy, strong and athletic
and his ability in riding horses was
seldom surpassed.
Washington's desire was that OF a
military character and he cared little
for boo ks, although his manu-
scripts, school books, which still exist
are models of neatness and accuracy
On Governor Dinwiddies arrival in
Virginia he appointed Washington
commander over one of the four mill
tary districts, into which he had d.
vided the colony. and, at this time he
sent Washington to carry the famous
letter to the French commander.
He fired the first shot in the French
and Indian war, took command of the
American army July 8, 1775, per-
formed a bril]iancy of military service
throughout the war, and was elected
the first president of the United
States
He was termed the father Of his
country and died at Mount Vernon
December II, 1899. D.
Edith Elsie Hamm, aged ~.
Selma, Iowa, r. F. D. No. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-21
Whatever George Did He
Did Well-By Effie Hale

George Washington was born at
Bridge Creek in West Moreland county
Virginia on the 22nd of February, 1882.
His fathers name was Augustine
and his mothers name was Mary. His
father died when he was but eleven
years old. George was the son Of a
Virginian planter. He went to an old
field school taught by man named
Hobby. After his fathers death he
went to live with his half-brother,
Augustine so that he might go to a
better school. He left school at fifteen
and went to live with his eldest half
brother Lawrence.
George was married to a charming
young widow named Martha GUSTS.
George was a skilled surveyor and was
sent on important missions during the
French and Indian war Whatever
George did he did we'll. He was the
first president of the United States.
He served two terms in Office: He was
reelected in 1892 He was first in war
first in peace and first in the hearts
Of his fellow countrymen. He died in
1899.
Effie Hale, Flors Iowa
Route No. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-21
House Where He Was Born
Burned Down-Ruth Hale

George Washington was born at
Bridges Creek, in Westmoreiand coun-
ty, Virginia, on the ed OF t'ebruary'
1882 Augustine Washington, MS fatnei,
was an old time Virginia planter, ana
lived in an old time Virginia house. Inc
house was a wooden one. 1t mad four
rooms on the ground floor and an at
tic with long sloping roof. and there
was huge brick chimney at each emo.
This house was burned down "heii
George was about three years ola ana
the family moved to another planta-
ton on the Rappahannock River. Here
the youthful days Of Washington were
passed, and here when he was IL years
old, the father died, leaving his young
family to the care of his widow, Mary
Washington. 1t was fortunate 1or
Washington that he was younger son,
and that he was in moderate circum-
stances during the early years Of his
life He early went to an old field school
house taught by the sexton of the par
ish, man by the name OF Hoppy.
Washington, after his fathers death,
went to live with his half brother. Aug
Justine. so that he might go to better
school. He was laugh no other language
than English, but his instruction in
arithmetic, geometry and surveying
was excellent.
Ruth Hale. age -.
E,ldOn, Iowa.
n. B.-T would like to exchange post
cards with some Of the Juniors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-21
Soldiers Footprints All Red
dened With Blood -
Jimmie Braden

will write about the first president
Of the United States. Our men had
very hard time. In winter they had but
little food, and only ragged clothes.
Many Of them had no shoes, and their
feet were cut with stones and ice.
AS the soldiers marched along their
footprints in the snow were all REDEEM
ed with blood.
At last after eight long years Of fight
ing the war ended. England was de-
feated.
The American colonies no longer be-
longed to her. They were notion call
ed the United States Of America Gee.
Washington said goodbye to his soldiers
and thanked them for their patience
and bravery during the many years Of
the war. You may be sure they thank
ed their great commander for all he had
done for them. They cheered him lust
lily as he sat upon his horse ready to
start for Mount Vernon.
How happy his wife Martha was
when he arrived home. His dog Ring
wood and Vulcan and his horses VAL
liant and Ajax were wild with joy at the
sight Of their beloved master. Now,
thought they, our master will take us
for long gallops over the country.
They were not however, to have
many runs. The people Of the United
States soon found they must have
SOIIlc OIt, " Cal Luz lIlS1u icy dSkcu
George to be their president. the first
president of the United States.
AS he travelled from his home in New
York crowds of people came to get a
glimpse of this first man. Children
strewed flowers before him and sang
songs in his praise. For eight years
George Washington was president Of
the United States. He was as great and
wise president as he was general.
He once more returned to his home in
Mount Vernon. .t, 4,
He was not there very long before
death called him away from this earth.
His soldiers and all the other people Of
the United States grieved for the lost
father of the country for this is what
they loved to call him. Some day you
may visit a great city named for
Washington where the president now
lives. You will find in a big building in
that city many things belonging to the
first president. You will see his coat
and sword. his trunk and the plate
knives and forks which he used all
through the revolution. Don't forget to
look for the tall white monument as
your train draws near the city
1t was built by the people Of the
United States in honor Of Washington.
Jimmie Braden, age II,
Hedrick, Iowa, r. No. 3.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-21
Knew How to Rule His
Heart and Became Wise
Max Montgomery

George Washington was born in Vir
ginia in the year 1892. AS a boy ne
had a keen love Of the truth and
would scorn to tell lie. He was 50
just when he was at school that the
boys would call on him to make peace
when they were at strife.
He knew how to rule his heart and
grew up to be wise and good man.
When he saw it was right to do a
thing, he did it at once. He had a
strong mind, strong will and a
strong heart. He was born to rule.
Two weeks after the fight took
place at Bunker Hill, Washington was
called on to be commander-in-chlef Of
our men.
The revolutionary war lasted eight
long years.
Washington was the first president
of the United States. He was presi-
dent for eight years.
He died in the year 1899.
Max Montgomery, aged 3.
Williamsburg, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-21
Planted Cabbage Seed in
Gun Shaped Garden
Ellen CrOWther

George Washington's father thought
he would teach George a lesson. So
he planted some garden seeds in such
way that when they came up they
would spell George Washington.
After the plants came up he showed
them to George and of course he was
much surprised and could not under
stand how they got there.
When his father said, George those
did not just happen to grow that way,
planted them that way. did It to
show you that we reap what we SOW"
This was a great lesson to George
and he always remembered.
George Washington was a bright boy
and he thought he would show his
father, 80 he asked him if he could
plant a patch of ground in cabbages
and his father said certainly.
He planted the seed in such way
that when they came up they would
be in the shape of a gun. When they
were nicely up he took his father out
and showed him his garden.
His father smiled and said, "Well I
know how that got there"
George laughed and said do your"
But the next time his father went to
the city he brought home for George a
fine new gun.
... Ellen Crowther.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-21
Washington Surveyed Wild
Lands in Virginia
Ruth Eaton
Dear Editor and Juniors:

Dear Editor and Juniors:
This is my first letter to the Junior
page.
Papa has taken the Courier for two
year.
I thought would write about Wash
ington.
Washington was born Feb. %, 1882,
in an old colony of Virginia. Georges
father died and left him to the care
of his mother at the age Of II. AS a
boy Washington learned many useful
things outside Of school. Among his
visitors he received an old English
nobleman, Lord Fairfax, who had come
to spend the rest of his days beyond
the Blue Ridge, in the beautiful val
ley of the Shenandoah.
George Washington surveyed the
wild lands Of Lord Fairfax. Lord Fair
fax Immediately built hunting lodge
on the Shenandoah and called it Green
way Court
tie was great general in the
revolutionary war, and was the first
president of the United States.
Washington served as president one
full term and died before his second
term was up, in the year 1893.
Ruth Eaton, Age 10.
Moravia, Ia, Route No. 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-21
Washington Born in a Plain
Old Fashioned House -
Gladys Fulton

This is the first time have ever
written to the Courier Junior. like
TO read the stories in the paper.
| like George Washington's birth
day.
Washington was born in plain old
fashioned house in Westmoreland.
Virginia, on the twenty-second day Of
February 1882.
Little George Washington went to
school He always told the truth. He
often played soldier when a little Toy.
George was not afraid to get astride
the widest horse.
Washington was eleven years old
when his father died, and his mother
took many pains to get Washington
to have manly ideas.
His first school teacher was named
Mr.. Hobby.
He was a great surveyor, and after
ward became the first president of
the United States.
Gladys Fulton, aged H..
Ottumwa, Iowa.