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Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23

The present excellent market for
horses has aroused new interest
smong breeders throughout the coun-
try. Montana has sent thousands Of
horses to the armies Of Europe and in
addition to that the home market has
been exceptional for months past. For
years the horse department Of the
Montana State Fair at Helena has Of
fered the breeders Of the state a
chance to see the best grades of many
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23
Shelby Bank Sues a Local
Citizen and Loses
Its Case

The First State Bank of Shell |
by was denied judgment in
Frank E. VanDemark's court
here Tuesday in a suit on a note
which the bank brought against
one of our citizens, who at the
time the note was signed was a |
resident of Devon, now Toole
County. The case grew out OF
one of the county division
fights which used to grow over
night in that section.
The bank alleged that this
citizen, together with seventeen
other prominent citizens in what
is now Toole county, signed a
joint note for $50 each t 0
provide funds for splitting the
county in May, 1912, and that
defendant was the only one of
the signers who had refused to
come across" Defendant stat
ed that he was at that time a
candidate for county clerk and
that he was informed that he,
with other candidate, who sign
ed the note, would not be liable
unless the scheme went through
and they received the Offices.
But through some unkind dis
pensation of fate the project
fell through at that time, the
would-be county officers went
back to the plow and o tn er
fields of-endeavor and the note.
was forgotten. The matter ran
on, the note came due and no
thing was5donehy the bank to
collect until this year although
the note was due ihJufy, 1913.
Then a new cashier was put at
the helm of the bank who decid-
ed that something should b e
done-hence the suit.
A jury of six good men and
true heard the evidence offered
by both sides in support of their
claims, listened to perfervid
and impassioned pleas from the
attorneys representing b o t h
parties, and took the matter
under consideration. A f t e r
celebrating for an hour or so, a
verdict was brought in disallow-
ing the claim, on the ground
that it was not shown that the
bank had advanced the sums
alleged in the complaint a n d
that the plaintiff therefore had
nothing to recover.
Attorney Black of Shelby re-
presented the plaintiff and John
w. Coburn appeared for t h G
defendant. Notice of an appeal
to the district court was give by
plaintiff.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23

breeds each year, and has been a sup.
ply point For those who are either just
ernbarking In the breeding business
or who are desirous Of changing their
strains. This year the exhibits in the
horse line promise to be bigger than
ever before. Nearly $1,000 in cash
premiums is offered. The accompany.
ing picture shows three prize winners
at the 1914 Horse Show at the Montana
exposition. The Fair this year will
be held Sept. 20-25.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23

Monday night entrance to the
Milestone home was gained by |
a rear door, evidently by some
prowling culprit, and a suit case
and hand bag were stolen. De-
putty Hughes and Chief Rich
ards tried to run down the thief
or thieves the next day and
wired to all nearby towns, des-
cribing the contents of the suit
case. Wednesday a search of
the Spencer house and wood
shed was made by the victims
of the thievry and the suit case
was found in a corner of the
woodshed. The top was batter
ed in and a box containing some
valuable iewelry was missing,
but considerable clothing and
other contents were untouched.
Misses Ragnhild Holmquist
and Mathilde Hansen of Mimi
esapoliS are guests at t h e
Martin Jacobson home this
week. The young ladies are
talented musicians and singers
and last evening gave a concert
at the church, which was at
tended by a Discerning and ap-
preciative audience. Miss Holm
quist has gained a wide reputa-
ton for her beautiful soprano
voice and Miss Hansen, concert
panist, has appeared in the lead.
ing cities in this country and
parts of Europe.
A couple Of brazen sne a k
thieves entered the house of C..
T. William last Thursday after
noon, while members of t h e
family were at work but a
short distance from the home,
and appropriated a purse be-
longing to Miss Evelyn Neill, a
guest at the home, containing
about $500 in cash, also a dia-
mond ring and other pieces Of
iewelry. The culprits left a
couple Of cirgarette butts On the
dresser as the only marks OF
their visit and not the slightest
clue to their identity has yet
been found.
George Berns reports that q
good work horse belonging t c
him was shot and killed one
night last week, in a pasture
north of town. George says the
animal was very gentle a n {
that the person who fired tht
shot did so at very close range
as the powder burned the hal
on the temple, where the bplle
entered. He believed the shoot.
ing was an act of spite an
grieves to think that a1yon
who might harbor i'll viii
against him should resort t
] such means as thisto get even.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23

Seth Clarkson is here from
Pullman, Wash, where he is
associated with his brother in a
clothing store. Seth has an Of
fer on his ranch and may sell it
before returning.
The trial of a couple of Italians
who are charged with the theft
of a couple of blankets from the
site of the, wreck of No. 2, re.
Gently, will be held b e f o c
Justice VanDemark today.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23

How much CASH could your
family realize in 80 days from
your property if you were to.
die? Get a cash estate at a
small cost per year, Bruce r.
McNamer.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23

Mrs. Bertha Welchel, who
now resides at Occur de Alene,
Idaho, arrived yesterday to at
tend to ranch interests north of
the city.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23
Mr.. Bruce R. McNamer,
D..L nl- hHA-o

Mr.. Bruce R. McNamer,
Gut Bank, Montana.
Dear Sir:
I want to thank you E. the prompt
and fair adjustment .sh your COM
pany made on my .i loss. | assure
you that in the 4Cure my Hail In
surance will always be carried in the
Waseca.
Your truly,
II. Schoonmaker.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23

Two choice relinquishments
for sale. Bruce r. McNamer.
Binder whips at the Harness
Shop.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23

Barring the loss by hail. the prospects for
bumper crop were never better IN the vicinity or
Cut Bank. That we are in belt that is frequently
visited by hail storms was evidenced by the hail that
fell in the last thunder storm You can be protected
against loss by hail if you will insure at Farmers
State Bank.
See letter below, by H. 0. Peterson, who was
fully protected by of the policies.
Farmers State Bank,
Cut Bank Montana
Gentlemen:
in receipt of draft for 5000 30 in payment OF
hail loss under policy No. 87125 in the Northwestern Fire
Marine ms Co., covering onehaf crop hundred and
fifty The adjustment of loss made August Bird
and am receipt of payment today August llth Your
adjuster allowed 90 per loss barley oats and fax
and 80 per wheat This satisfactory to
me- as will be able to cut quite crop of hay all the
and and oy having the hail insurance am free from any
loss account of nail.
want to thank you for the prompt and satisfactory
manner in which settlement made and heartily re-
commend your company to all my farmer neghbors
Yours truly,
H o. PETERSON
FARMERS STATE BANK
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23

Bring your Kodak films to lverson J
Studio. Developing 10 to zoe roll.
Finishing to DC print. Orders filled
same day. Mail orders same attention
(7-9-4t)
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-07-23
Finds Fine Garden
At Family Mission

DR.. L. j. Stauffer made a pro-
fessional call at Holy Family
Mission a few day ago. He re-
ports everything moving along
nicely and commented very
highly on their excellent garden.
Their cabbage, red beets, pota-
toes, cucumbers, tomatoes and
peas are looking fine. Their
currants and strawberries are
hard to beat. The do ctor says
he enjoyed a fine stra wberry
short cske, made under t h e
supervision of the sisters, from
berries picked from their own
vines. Father Damiani is an
expert in raising gardens fruit,
and when he fails it is useless
to 60 elsewhere to find such
things growing. We might men
ton that we knew Father
Damiani in Oregon when he
had charge of the work at the
Kate Drexel Mission on t h e
Umatilla Reservation. T h G
great variety of fruit and vege-
tables at that school was the
finest raised in that section. --
Review.
DR.. j. M. Davis, county agri-
culturlst, is out this week inter-
viewing the farmers n t h e
vicinity of Pennington. Later
on he intends to cover every
district in the county, and will
also arrange for farmers picnics
in some of the outlying districts
where he will be pleased to talk
with the farmers, and consult
with them, both collectively and
individually, to the best of his
ability. Do not hesitate {
write him at Choteau for any
required information. .-Choteau
Montanan,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
Thanks Jurymen for Verdict in
Barnes Libel Suit.
WILL WORK FOR THE PUBLIC"
Triers of $4,000 Damage Case Decide
Former President Told Truth
About New York Boss.

Syracuse, n. v, May 23.-The Jury
in the trial of William Barnes suit
for libel against Theodore Roosevelt
returned Il verdict in favor of the de.
PENDANT after considering for more
than eleven hours the question OF
placing all the costs of the action on
the plaintiff.
1t is the belief of the jury every.
thing Colonel Roosevelt charged is
true and therefore the plaintiff. not
having been libeled. is entitled to no
damages.
After the announcement Of the yer.
dict attorneys for Mr.. Barnes objected
to its receipt. The objection was over,
ruled, the jury was thanked by JUS.
tice Andrews for it's services and it
then filed out into the jury room.
Colonel Roosevelt broke off shaking
hands with his counsel and several
newspaper men whom he has known
for several years and hurried to the
jury room.
There he thanked the jury and
shook hands with each member and
said:
"In my whole life I shall work in
the interest of the public and none OF
you gentlemen shall ever have the
chance to say hat | have done other.
wise"
The colonel was then photographed
with the jury.
The foreman of the jury said that
forty ballots in all we're taken before
the verdict was finally agreed on.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
GREAT BATTLE STILL
RAGING IN The EAST

London, May pa great battle i:
still raging along a 250-mile front or
the eastern line. Although Russia ap
%parently is gaining on both TANKS the
decision must come along the sixty
mile front in the center, along the
River San, in Central Galicia, where
the Austrians and Germans are still
pressing the offensive.
The latest Petrograd ~communica
ton states that the attack is being
checked between the San and the
great marshes of the Dniester. The
Russian press, while admitting tina,
the Teutonic forces have established
themselves across the San, declares
they can SO no farther in that direc.
ton. ~Petrograd also has been cheer
ed by the official report that the Rus.
slams are again advancing against the
Turks in the Caucasus.
On the western line Paris reports
that the French nave stopped a strong
night attack Of the Germans north OF
Ypres and also lave driven the in.
Naders from the slopes of Lorette
thus giving the allies full possession
of this important salient.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
FLAYS ATTORNEY GENERAL
James Manahan Appears in Equity
Case at Fargo.

Charges that Attorney General H.
j. Linde of North Dakota and his as.
sistants conferred with representa-
tives Of the Minneapolis chamber of
commerce in Connecting the attack
made on the Equity Cooperative Elk.
change of st. Paul by the state were
made by former Congressman James
Manahan of Minnesota, attorney for
the Equity, at the first hearing at Far.
go of the petition by Mr.. Linde for the
appointment of a receiver for that cor.
poration.
NJ. Manahan declared the attorney
general n his aids "sneaked' back
and forth from Bismarck to Minneap,
Oils in consulting with the chamber
interests and expressed a doubt
whether Mr.. Linde really knew much
concerning the merits of the litigation.
u do not think" he declared, chat
the attorney general expects a final
judgement in this action favorable tc
the state. The only object of these
proceedings, to my mind, is that a
temporary receiver be named for this
'o"Ae LIZ SAo"idS ouoluesS 81 ludL ~
may be destroyed in that manner"
Judge G. A. Pollock of the district
court, who presided, called Mr.. Mana
han to task for his remarks refectine
on the attorney general of the state,
but the former congressman got his
talk into the record.
1.-The attorney general" Judge Pol.
lock said, "is here in his official ca.
pacity and the court cannot presume
that he allows his Office to be used
for improper purposes. I cannot al.
low counsel from another state, who
have been granted the courtesy of
this court, to make u~nwarranted at.
tacks on the chief legal officer OF
North Dakota"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
1853 KILLED IN RAIL
DISASTER IN ENGLAND

London, May 25.-An official an.
rouncement was made that 1913 per,
sons were killed or are missing as a
result of the triple collision on the
Caledonian railway at Carlisle. All
except six Of the killed were soldiers
belonging to the Royal Scots regi.
ment, 500 Of whom were travelling in
a troop train. At least 200 persons,
mostly soldiers, were injured.
These figures establish a new rec.
ord for railway accidents in the Brit
ish Isles, the number of dead and in
jured being far greater than in any
previous disaster of the kind. The
death roll probably will grow.
Added to the horror of the three
trains coming into collision was a fire
which broke out i'll the wreckage and
which made the rescue of those held
in the tangled mass impossible. Tons
of water We're poured on the wreck,
but many of the injured were burned
to death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
CONTINUES EQUITY
CASE TO JUNE II
Defense Asks Further Time to
Collect Evidence.

The state concluded it's presentation
of evidence in the suit brought in the
federal court at Fargo to annul the
North Dakota charter of the Equity
Cooperative Exchange of st. Paul,
and an appointment Of a receiver.
On motion Of James Manahan, at
torney for the exchange, a recess was
taken until June II to allow the de-
Tense to collect additional evidence.
Edward Engerud, of counsel for the
state, presented some seventy-five
atfidavits in support Of the many
charges made in the complaint of At
torney General H. J. Linde.
When Mr.. Engerud had presented
his final affidavit Mr.. Manahan made
a formal motion asking that the case
be dismissed. He was about to argue
the matter at length, when Judge C.
A. Pollock interrupted.
81 shall deny the notion" he said,
and any argument would only be a
waste of time. AS l announced earlier
l intend to hear both sides of this
case"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
EXPLOSION FATAL TO NINE
Rescuer Who HurriedIy Entered Mine
Among the Victims.

Johnstown, Pa, May 25.-An explo.
sion in mine No. / of the Valley
Smokeless Coal company, near here,
caused nine deaths. Eight miners
Yer killed by the explosion and
Homer Phillips, chief of the first aid
department of the Cambria Steel com.
pany, died in a hospital as a result
of being overcome by gas while head.
ing a rescue party.
Phillips had penetrated the work.
ings for the second time when he was
overcome.
The mine was not in operation and
the victims had received permission
to do what work they could to earn
extra money. No one was near the
mine when the explosion, which was
about 1000 feet from the entrance,
occurred.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
STATE A. 0. U. W.. ELECTS
lodgemen Choose jamestown for
Meeting Place in 1916.

lodgemen Choose jamestown for
Meeting Place in 1916.
Jamestown vas made the 1916 meet.
ing place of the grand lodge of North
Dakota A. o. U. w. at the session at
Grand Forks.
The following officers were elected:
Grand master, Bradley C. Marks, Bis.
marck; grand foreman, G. R. Green,
Cavalier; grand overseer, John E.
Nuss, Grang Forks; grand recorder,
r. J. Moore, Fargo; grand receiver,
r. S. Adams, Lisbon; grand guide, F.
NJ. White, Donnybrook; grand inside
Waterman, A. F. Bjornson, Mountain:
CIR I'd ontside Waterman, F. D. Monty,
Ji@,iiton, Mont.
- representatives. to supreme lodge:
t-"Ge j.. Price, Grand Forks: w. J.
i>Eetshaw, Pembina, and John Cor.
mody, Hillsboro.
Officers Of the grand lodge of the
Degree Of Honor follow: Grand chief
OF honor, Mrs. frankie Lyman, Devils
Lake; chief Of ceremonies, Madge
Mcbride. Cavalier; grand recorder,
Mrs. Kate Blewett, Jamestown.
Mrs. Emma Zuger Of Bismarck was
elected delegate to the supreme lodge
in 1917
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
VOTE TO BUILD ELEVATOR
Equity Men at Fargo Meeting Pledge
Stock Subscriptions.

The North Dakota farmers termi
nal elevator at st. Paul came one
step nearer realization when the di.
rectors of the Equity Cooperative ex.
change and 800 members of that or.
ganization, at a meeting voted unani
mously to go ahead with the project
Nearly $4,000 was pledged for the
purchase of stock.
Resolutions also were passed en-
dorsing the project and the campaign
will be carried on with more vigor
than ever before. The meeting was
held in the new offices of the ex
change at Fargo.
S. Fl. Greeley, Congressman Car
c. Van Dyke, Benjamin Drake and
Representative Magnus Johnson were
some Of the Minnesotan men who
spoke, in addition to George S. Lotus,
sales manager Of the exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
GERMANS NOT DISTURBED
Itaty's Declaration OF War Is CALMLY
Regarded.

Berlin, May 23.-No arrangements
have been made vet for the departure
Of the Italian ambassador from Ger.
many
Owing to the Whitsuntide holidays
no newspapers were published. and.
therefore, there has been no press
comment on Italy's declaration of
war. The public received the news
with remarkable calmness and seem
ed more bent on enjoying holiday out
ings in the brilliant summer weather
than worrying about latest accession
to- the ranks of Austria-Hungarv's en-
emieS.
! Street demonstrations took place
when the news Of Italy's declaration
OfsWar against the dual monarchy be-
came known and crowds paraded the
streets, singing patriotic songs and
cheering for Austria-Hungary.
The paraders attempted to make a
demonstration before the Italian EN-
bassy, but the police have taken
precautions to forestall untoward in.
cidents and all the approaches to the
embassy were closed.
I What comment is heard on the sit.
uation is not flattering to Italy. Her
action in declaring val against her
former ally is regarded by the popz
late as political brigandage."
THE average German declines tc
tafse ,tha. Italian military menace Sc
rioilsly and seems to consider thai
iesay'ss onslaught will merely put of
ultimate victory.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
THREE YEARS FOR DARNELL
Convicted at Milwaukee of Violating
the Mann Act.

Milwaukee, May 21.-James Morri-
son Darnell, recently convicted of vio-
lating the Mann white slave act, in
transporting Ruth Soper from Ovation
ma, Mimi, to Chicago and thence to
kenosha. was denied a new trial by
Federal Judge Geiger and sentenced
to three years Imprisonment at Fort
L~eavenworth. Before being sentenced
Darnell addressed the court and said
that whatever he had done had been
for the benefit of the woman involved
in his case.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
FOR WAR HORSES 500, 600
Allies Agents Pay as High as $3.50
Each at Dickinson, N, D,

British and French government
agents are buying 100000 worth of
horses in Dickinson and vicinity, one
firm alone selling $40, 900 worth. The
average price for range horses for
val purposes is between $40 and 800
a head. For good artillery animals
as high as $3.50 is being paid. Deliv-
cries are being made at both Dick.
inson and Belfield. The stock is
shipped to Miles City for final in.
spection.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
R0UMANIA MAY JOIN NEXT
Balkan State Liable to Fight With this
Allies.
May pa disp

London, May Pa dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Bucharest says:
The Roumanian government is ne
sotiating with the allies. King Ferdi
nand has reviewed the army and great
enthusiasm prevails"
The general belief that Roumanis
is on the brink of war for the fulfill
mcnt of her national ideals has beer
strengthened by ltaly's declaration O
war against Austria-Hungary," says
rest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
PETITION FOR THE OLD RATE
Railroads Would Charge Tariff in Ef.
feet Before 1907.

Railroads operating in North Da.
kota will mandamus the state railroad
commission, seeking to have reinstat.
ed the Ignite coal rate effective prior
to the 1907 legislative assembly,
which passed the new rate law.
The filing of this action will dis
solve the injunction that is in effect
against the railroads by which they
are prevented from charging the OLD
tariff.
Action is based upon the recent
United States supreme court decision
by which the Ignite rate fixed by tho
legislature was declared u~nconstitK.
tional. y
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
FARMERS PLEDGE FINANCES
Take Action to Aid Equity Co-Opera.
i've Exchange.

Combating the allegations made by
the state in the suit seeking to have
the Equity Cooperative exchange de.
clared insolvent, that the Equity's
stock is impaired $31, 900, farmers, at
a meeting at Fargo pledged that
amount to be paid at any time should
a stakeholder or creditor of the ex.
change suffer through their connec.
ton with it.
Congressman G.. c. Van Dyke and
John Marshall of st. Paul guaranteed
$4,000 for the same cause. They
made this guarantee as individuals
and not as representatives of the st.
Paul Commercial club or any other
organization.
Action of the farmers is not neces-
STATED, it is contended, but the
pledges were voluntary to show their
faith in the Equity.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
PEACE CONGRESS CALL OUT
Convention to Be Held in New York
June 14-15.

New York, May 25.-The National
Security league, of which Joseph H.
Choate, former United States ambas.
sador to Great Britain, is honorary
president, announced hat it is issuing
a call for a peace and preparation
congress, to be held in New York on
Flag day, June II and Is.
The congress is called, it is said, to
inquire into the necessary steps which
should be taken for adequate prepar.
edness against war and if necessary
to urge upon President Wilson the
need OF calling u special session Of
congress to take steps in the matter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
ALLEGED SPY KILLS SELF
American Held in English Prison
Ends His Life.

London. May 21.-Anton kuepferle
former resident Of Brooklyn, n. Y.
on trial here as a German spy, com
mitted suicide by hanging in his cell
in BriXton prison.
kuepferle was on secret trial in Old
Bailey court on the charge of giving
military information to the enemies
OF Great Britain.
knepferle left a message written on
a slate bearing testimony to the fair.
ness OF his trial. He confessed he
was a soldier. said he wished to die
as a soldier and declared he could
not bear to 0 the scaffold as a
SDV
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-27
Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis, May 24.-Wheat-May,
$1.59A; July, $1.4S; Sept, $1.1S%;
Dec. $1.1Sk. Cash close on track: No.
/ hard, S1.62k; No. l Northern, ST.
55h @1.62; No. 2 Northern, $1.56M @
1.59; No. 3 Northern. $1.53% @1.57;
No. 3 yellow corn, 70A @71Ac; No. 3
white oats, 52@52hc; flax, $1.93.