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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-19
Evans Explains
Land Legislation

Washington, d. G, Feb. Is. =
(Special Upon being interrogat
ed as to the relief given bona
lldc homestcadcrs during this
Congress, Hon. John M. Evans
said in part:
'Nevcr before in the history
OF the Department of the Interi.
or has more justifjablc leniency
and consideration been shown
to the homestcader in making
his final proof. 1t is gratifying
to know the Department is TAX
ing this position. They have ev.
en- cooperated in the passage of
mary beneficial bills, and | am
glad to say that several have
PASSED Cong1 ess. and been sign
ed by the President
1T is Of great interest, he said,
to the enlarged homestead entry
men to know that on March 4th
a bill, Fl. r. Il 9l9, was approv-
ed allowing amendments to their
original entry of 1GO acres after
the submission Of final proof, pro-
vI|cd the land is contiguous or
ad)oIns their first entry. Land
that corners cannot be taken
The Old law would not permit an
other 100 acres to be taken after
final proof had been submitted,
and this worked hardship on
many land holders. This will
now permit many to 100 acres of
land in addition to what they
now have.
Another bill, II. r. 1893, has
afforded relief to enlarged home
stead applicants, by allowing
them to file on land that has been
asked to be classified under the
provisions Of t;lc enlarged home
act. However, they must sub
mt a proper showing that rhe
iand is non lrrigatabio with such
filing. The Old law required the
land to be designated, by the &C.
oloHIcal Survey before entry
could be made, and often when A
person asked for such a cIassjfj-
cation and II was finally allowed,
someone else would come in and
file on the land first. and their
filing was valid. Entry will now
be cond1tionaIIy allowed, pending
the action of the Geological Sur
vcy.'
probab|y the most important
Dl'!, and the one that will affect
most cntrNncn is Senate bin No.
J,lS. This has been pending for
some time. 1t finally passed, al
though it has been objected to b,
Mr.. Mann, thc Republican leader,
many times. This bill vali;}ales
all pending homestead entries
made in good faith prior to .jau-
'1arN ist. 1911 under the provis-
IONS OF the enlarged hon esteaG
laws, by persons who before
making such enlarged homestead
entry had acquired It'll" to land
under he homestead laws. and
therefore We're not entitled to
make all enlarged homestead en-
try. They will now be allowed
u III aIl other respects regular,
N cases where the original home
stead entry was for less than lEu
acres Of land. y
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-19
Some Interesting
Local News Items

Fred Graler left Thursday for
Garrison, North Dakota.
}. M. Mu]key was in town
Wednesday on land business,
Joe Rogers. was in from his
ranch south Of the base line vcs-
terday.
Don't forget the big combina-
tlon sale at the Minis barn on
Saturday, April 3rd.
Mr.. We|ch, Kelly-Howe-Thomp-
son S salesman was in town call
ing on the trade this week.
Harold +. Shuts made home-
stead entry on a farmstead south
OF the Chalk Buttes Wednesday,
George Myers has been appoir.
ted to succeed AL, Kircher as
Register in the Miles City Land
Office.
Last week in District Court at
Miles City Mrs. Lula Baird was
granted a divorce from Sam
Baird.
j. II. lockwood has returned
from North Dakota where he has
been spending the winter with
his family.
VIM. Mowbray and Floyd Clark
are spending the week at Midland
looking after their ranch inter-
ests there.
George W. Maurer has returned
after a short absence and has H.
ed on his suualtcr claim near the
Chalk Buttes.
Ray Allen Of upper Tie Creek
WIS IN town Wednesday, enroute
to lsmay and other points where
he will visit relatives.
Miss Alma kammerer. who has
been teaching in the country,
was called to her home in Illinois
by the illness of her mother.
A St, Patrick's S day dance was
given Wednesday night at The
laney ranch by Bill Spencer.
Those attending report an excel
cnt time.
Mrs. Rrahme will have a line
OF spring hats on display at Room
{, Ramme House, beginning with
next Wednesday, March "a. All
ladies are invited to call and in
spect the line.
There has been considerable
sickness in ard around town dur
ING the past week or two, but
most of the victims of La Grippe
and kindred maladies that have
been prevalent arc reported as
being convaIcscent.
Shorty Mutt has resigned his
position as bell hop at the Mart
in Hotel and is now looking for a
new location. Shorty is undecid-
ed a. to what field of endeavor
he Wl|! enter next but may decide
to 60 elsewhere to seek location.
John Oliver has rented the
building formerly used as the
sh"rlt's office and will open ,,p
an automobile supply and repair
station. lie has a large supply
ol accessories. tires, parts, etc.,
ON the road and intends to be
ready for business about the first
of April.
A Christian EndeavDr society
was organized last Sunday at the
church. Mr.. Jesse Curtis was
President, Miss Gladys
Specimen Vice-President, Miss
Roxy Clark, Secretary and M1ss
Margaret Perkins Treasurer. |
Meetings will be he'd every Sun.
at $50 Pm.
One OF the biggest sales of the
season will be that of w. d.
to be held on his farm !
south OF George Cleveland ranch
on March d A 1oruo o,,,D4;+, ,f
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-19

Of horses and mules will be of.
fered at this sale.
Sheriff Jones was over from
Baker the first of the week on
business connected with his Of
flee. taking back with him Lee
Boyle, charged with passing a
worthless check.
The Ladies Sewing Circle will
serve an Easter dinner on the
Saturday before Easter Sunday
from | | 80 10 zoe O'clock in the
Shcritls ojIjce building next door
to the Printing Office. The din
ner will consist of chicken pie,
eggs IN most every style, and
lots of other good things to eat.
Prices, 3}o and 21 cents. They
Will also have co)orcd eggs for
sale at a reasonable price. Don t
forget the date, April 3rd.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-03-19
Change is Made in
Desert Land Laws
congress Gives Entrymcn on Desert Claims Add;t;on
al Time in Which to Complete Final
Proof in Certain Cases.

A law affecting desert land en-.
tryman Was enacted by congress
during the close of the recent
session, 1t was tackled on to the
appropriation bill and as passed
by congress and made law by
the signature of the president
provides as follows:
That the secretary of the inter-
lor may, in his discretion, extend
the time within which final proof
is required tt be submitted upon
any lawful pending desert land
entry made prior to July |, 1914,
such extension not to exceed
three years from the date of al
loWance thereof; provided, that
the entrynan or his duly qualified
assignee has, in good faith, COM
piled with the requirements of
law as to yearly expenditures and
proof thereof, and shall show,
under rules and regulations to be
prescribed by the secretary of the
interior, that there is a reason
able prospect that, if the extern
sion is granted, he will be able
to make the final proof Of recla-
nation, irrigation and cultivation
required by law; provided furth-
er, that the foregoing shall apply
only to cases wherein an eXtcn-
SION or time may not properly be
allowed under existing law.
That where ii shall be made to
appear to the satisfaction of the
secretary Of The interior, under
ru.es and regulations to be pre-
scrihcd by him, with reference
to any lawful pending desert land
entry made prior to July !, 1914,
under which The entryman or his
duly qualified assignee under an
assignment made prior to the
date of this act, has, in good
faith, expended the sum Of three
dollars per acre in the attempt to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
Death Of Mrs. Henry Medlock.

Early Sunday morning the entire
community was greatly shocked
when it became known that Mrs.
Matte Carmichael Aledlock depart
ed this life at six o'clock. She was
the only daughter of the lamented
DIR. j. II. Carmichael, who also
died suddenly last February. A lit:
tie less than year ago she and Mr..
Medlock were married and have
since made their home with Mrs.
Bessie Carmichael. Mrs. Medlock
was reared in Edgefeld and from
early childhood has by her gentle
manner and lovable disposition COM
pletely won those Of all ages and
classes with whom she came in con-
tact. She was not only social fa-
vorite but as faithful and loyal
member of the Methodist church
she made her value felt in the re-
ligious life of the community. The
influence which she has exerted up
on her friends and the young people
of the town has always been whole
some and helpful, having always
devoted her time, talent and efforts
to those things that elevate and up
lift rather than to the transitory AMI
feeting things that afford temporal
pleasure alone. Although taken
while on the threshold of an active
young womanhooi, the life of Mrs.
Medlock has been a blessing to
Edgefeld.
She is survived by her devoted
husband and an infant son whose
mother was spared to him just one
hour. Mrs. Medlock also leaves her
mother, Mrs. Bessie Carmichael.
and one brother, Mr.. Hammond
Carmichael, who has been making
his home near Beaufort.
The funeral was conducted Mon
day morning at II o'clock at the
Methodist church by Rev. J. R.
Walker, assisted by Rev. R. 6.
Shannonhouse and Rev. E. G.
Bailey. and the interment took
place in the village cemetery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
County Equalization Board.

Auditor J. r. Zimmerman has
called meeting of the county
equalization board to meet in his
office Saturday, March 6. The fol-
lowing are the members of the
township boards, the chairman of
each composing the county board:
Blocker township: NJ B Byrd,
chairmrn, Pierce Zimmerman and
N F Manley.
Collier township: D T Mathis,
chairman, T L Miller and H w
McKie.
Collins township: H E Quarles,
chairman. j L Bailey and G Clones.
Edgefeld town: ] L Minis, chair
man, l. T May and B L Jones.
Elmwood township: J H Cog
burn, chairman, J H Payne and J
NJ Shaffer.
Hibler township: w E Sheppard,
chairman, J X Corley nd w T
Reynolds.
Johnston town: j Neal Lott, chair
man, w s Mobley and ] w Nc
Creight.
Johnston township: P N. Lott,
chairman, E R Clark and w M Saw
yer.
Meriwether township: H F Coop.
er, chairman, II l. Bunch and J 0
Scott.
Moss township: L R Brunson,
chairman, R w Christie and J j
G.iffis.
Plckens township: Jas. B. Tomp-
kins, chairman, II w Dobey and
w S Marsh.
Plum Branch township: ] G San
ders, chairman, w R Fyeeland and
j L McKenney.
Shaw township: P B Day, chair
man, / A Webb and H w Jackson.
Talbert township: r A Cochran,
chairman, w A Winn and D. l
Morgan.
Wards township: J E Cullum,
chairman, Lewis Holmes and J. 0
Herin.
Washington township: J w John
son, chairman, w Mcdaniel and w
N Elkins.
Wise township: Geo. T Swearin
gen, chairman, j M Mays and Joe
Is Smith.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
Clemson's Income Greatly
Reduced.

Revenue for Clemson college
from the state fertilizer tax has de-
creased This year slightly more than
10 per cent. accordingto informa-
tion obtained Monday from the Of
fee of the state treasurer. The re-
ceipts to date from this source to-
tailed s3o,sl0, as compared with
$ll7,s22 for that period of 1914
ending today.
In previous years, Clemson an.
nually derived more than 5000, 900
from this tax, which constitutes the
principal source of income of the
institution. 5 The legislature last
week voted to loan Clemson $90,-
900 of stale funds to meet possible
financial e,sigencies.
The greater part of the receipts
this year were from the tax on cot,
ton seed meal it was pointed out
Columbia Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
sURPRISE /: MARRIAGE.
Miss Marie Key Became the
Bride Of Mr.. Hal Beman
of Augusta Monday
Afternoon.

IS marriage Of the season will
Sbe the occasion of a more sincere
and widespread interest than that OF
Hal Dewitt Beman and Miss
Marie Key, of Edgefeld, announce
iment of which was made yesterday
eSsurprise and pleasure of Mr..
Beman's many friends, who did not
.lenpw that the wedding would occur
before April. Mr.. Beman was spend
ing sshe weekend at the home of his
;fianese's parents in Edgefeld, and
Monday he persuaded her to be
married at once and return with him
to his home instead of waiting until
April The ceremony was performed
IN IN the presence of few close friends
and sInembers Of the family by the
Rey.J. r, Walker, of the Metho.
dist8eburch, and the young couple
left Immediately afterward for Au.
gusta, and are at home at the groom's
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Be-
man, on The Hill, where they are
receiving the congratulations of
their host of friends.
MRS. Hal Dewitt Beman is the
danghtersof Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Key, of Edge6eld, and is well known
throughout Georgia and South Caro-
lin, where she is prominently COZ
nected in both states. She is a very
girl, and one whose beautiful
charm of manner wins admiration
as Innch as her personal charm, and
herssBeet womanly nature cores
ponds with her other attractions.
Mt. Hal Beman is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Benan, grandson
Of Mrs. Henry Beman and the late
Henry Beman, Esq, of Sparta, and
"a anephewsof Mr.. Howard Stafford,
ofSthis city. Mr.. Beman is "a wor-
thyIson of worthy sires,'' and is
equally yWell known and popular III
both The, social and business world.
He Isl valued emp ploge Of the Geor--
l,es seiss a5il road Bank and Wask kept
SbaE sserday receiving
cong ratniations as the news got
abroad that, he was married. Mr..
and Mrs. Beman will make their
home at the Beman residence on
The Hill for the present.-Augusta
Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
Purchasing Power Of Farm
Crops Dwindling.

Washington, d. c. Feb. %
The Federal Department of Agri-
culture has just issued statement
showing the purchasing power Of
an acre of farm crops in 1915 CON-
pared with 1909. While the price
per acre of several farm crops is
shown to have increased to some
extent within the past five years the
grain in price has not kept pace
with that of some of the necessities
used by the farmer. The report
shows that the purchasing power OF
an acre of wheat in 1909 was '9s
pounds of lard while it was only 81
pounds in 1918. In 1909 an acre
of wheat would buy 243 yards of
calico while in 1913 the purchasing
power was only l7s yards. Forty
nine hoes could be purchased with
the proceeds of an acre of cotton in
1909 while five years later the buy
ing strength has decreased three
hoes. An acre Of corn in 1909
would buy 10 pounds Of. coffee and
only 50 pounds in 1918. Twenty
seven pairs Of overalls could be
bought with the receipts from one
acre of cotton in 1909 while the
purchasing pow in 1913 dropped
to "a pairs. AnNscre of wheat in
1909 would buy tWSymore pairs of
brogan shoes than in 1913.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
MT. ZION NEWS.
Fertilizers Being Considered:
Singing Class Organized. 3
Woman's Missionary So
ciety Soon to Meet.i

The farmers Of our community
are beginning to ponder deeply the
matter of fertilizers for the coming
year. This is indeed serious ques-
,ion under present conditions. The
general tendency is to return to the
old-fashioned methods of farming.
and rely more on homemade ferth..
izers. s.
Another disturbing element is the
presence Of hog cholera, from which
some of our farmers are suffering
serious loss.
On Saturday afternoon, the 18th,
Miss Mamie Cheatham gave a party
for her school children at the home
Of Mrs. w. A. Pardue. Interesting
games were enjoyed, and delightful
refreshments were served atthe close
of the evening.
Mrs.:W. J.. Gaines has organized
a singing class for the young people
of the community. This meets ev-
cry other Saturday afternoon at the
school house.
The, Wonaan's Missionary Society
of Mt. Zion will meet on the after
noon of March l3, at the home of
Mrs. Monroe Padgett. At this
meeting the articles. which the Ia
dies are preparing for the Baptist
hospital will be collected and packed
ready to be sent. All wishing to
make contributions of bed. or table
linen will please bring them to this
meeting.
We are sorry to report that Mr..
Cal. Hatcher continues in very poor
health.
Mr.. Walter Carpenter is sick with
grippe.
Mrs. E. nj. Padgett and children
spent several days in Batesburg last
week.
Miss Mamie Cheatham spent the
weekend with Miss Ellee Swearin-
gen. ss3I
We heard that NJ Will sTiimmer-
man IS making frequent visits IN
our neighborhood, which are of
more significance than mere : social
chats"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
Week of Prayer.

The Woman's Mission Society of
the Baptist church will observe their
annual season of prayer for home
missions, beginning Sunday after
noon at the Baptist church, continn-
ing through Friday afternoon, with
the exception of Tuesday, when op-
portunity will be afforded those who
wish to attend the w. G. I. U.
meeting at Trenton.
Each afternoon prayer service
will be in charge of a different
member of the society. All the Ia
dies of the church and of other
churches are cordially invited to
each meeting of the week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
"a Saloonless Nation in 192O.'

The above is the name Of very
elaborate and entertaining prohibi-
lion cantata, which will be given By
ths local IN oman's Christian Tsms
perance Union in the Edgefeld op-
era house OH April 6.
In this cantata, about one hun
dred young people and children will
appear, representing the various
Nationalities and interests of Amer
lea, and giving their message in
song.
This will be one of, the most at
tractive entertainments ever given
in the opera house, and one of the
most original.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
Death of an Aged and Honor
ed Citizen Of McKendree
Community. J,
Community:

An old and honored citizen of the
McKendree section has passed of
the stage Of actiVitu. He played his
part in the affairs of life humbly,
peacefully and without great noise
or ostentation.
S. w. Mcdowell Wright Mack
was born September 2e, .ls4s, and
was in his 9Th year. He lived and
died in Inc home of his grand pa.
rents which is in a a.stone's throw of
the site of the first McKendree
church.
Mr.. Mcdowell was a son of J..
T.. Mcdowell, grandson OF, Mr..
Vim. Mcdowell and Elizabeth
QUITS, and great grandson of old
Peter QUITS who immigrated from
Germany just prior to the Revolu-
tionary war.
In 1871 he married Miss Mahala
Parkman, daughter of the late
Jefferson Parkman, who survives
him. From this union three chill
dren were born, Messrs. Rufus and
Tolbert J. Mcdowell and Mrs. Fan
ME Pardue, all Of whom are living
in the McKendree section and have
families.
In the latter years of the eighties
under the preaching of the late Rev.
r. P. Franks, the pastor of McKen-
dree, and much beloved, Mr.. Nc
Dowell was converted and became
Christian and member of that
church, and needless to say remain
ed consistent member to the time
Of his death. -
For the last several years Mr..
McDowell's suffering had been
great, continued and often excru-
stating. He bore it with patience
and christian fortitude. An affection
of a complicated asthma,
rheumatism and an affection of the
heart had kept him confined to the
house for the last three or four years.
After a couple of days. lapse into
Inconsistencies he passed peaceful
ly away at 9 p. m. February II,
1915 II
On the f lloWiIng afterno shis
|remainss @sre INFERRED at the Old
family burying ground on the
premises in the presence Of a large
number of relatives and neighbors.
In the absence of his pastor, the
Rev. Mr.. Brabham,. Mr.. j. M.
shaffer conducted the funeral ser
vices.
The beautiful cross of hyacinths
and violets that was gracefully laid
upon the shapely mound expressed
that all was done that loving hands
or human kindness could do.
w. d. O.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
Notice to Baptist w. M. U. Or
panizations.

Every society of the Baptist w.
M. u. is urged to set apart March
10 or some day of prayer and es-
pecial effort to win the unenlisted
women of the churches. On this
date visit these homes, distribute
home mission literature which can
be secured from the Home Board
and secure, if possible, gift for
this cause.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
Petit Jury, Second Week.

] E Reynolds, Hibler,
j M Bell. Elmwood,
M N Parkman, Blocker.
j NJ Bussey, Washington,
w P Johnson, Johnston,
] E Yonce, Ward,
] B Minick, Blocker,
Pierce Boyd,
B R Smith, Pickens,
B L Minis, Wise,
John Rainsford, Edgefeld,
] E Barrett, Washington,
G w Owdom, Elmwood,
S e Posey, Shaw,
L r Brunson, Jr., Moss,
w A Stevens, Meriwether,
G d Rhoden, Ward,
w H Pardue, Shaw,
A u Cheatham, Hibler,
] F Burton. Blocker,
P b Day, Jr., Trenton,
w r E Winn, Talbert,
B F Lewis, Johnston.
R w Glover, Meriwethert,
w L Rutland, Ward,
p JColeman, Shaw,
L B Derrick, Ward,
G H Waters, Johnston,
G R Holmes, Caller,
N G Long, Moss.
d B McClendon,. Collier,
6 w Miller, Shaw,
H NJ Self, Plum Branch,
j P Strom, Jr., Talbert,
A q QUITS, Elmwood,
N j Parkman, Elmwood.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24
Summer Cotton Uniforms.

Augusta, Ga, February al
New uses for cotton" is progress
sing. The civil service commission
of Augusta has just ordered cotton
spring and summer uniforms for the
tiremen and policemen. Savannah
has decided on cotton, and at an
early date will give her order. Au-
gusta wants ITS uniforms. Savan-
nah larger number. The Atlanta
order will be announced in day
or 80. Six to dozen cities and
towns have decided to adopt cotton
uniforms. The J. Willie Levy Com
pany of Augusta his done and are
doing magnificent work in bringing
about cotton uniforms as, a new use
for cotton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-24

the musket for the hoe, the saber
for the plow, the sword for the pen
and revived. Who can say these
were soldiers of fortune, or soldiers
of adventure? Not one. They were
glorious, they were grand in their
efforts for a noble principle, nur-
tured in the pure soil of a southern
heart and blossomed under the bull
let showers of a battlefield. These
were men the full measure and stat
ure of perfect men born to meet any
situation contrary to Lincoln's phi
losophy. J. Russell Wright.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-16
CUT OUT eOOD WISHES


Berlin, n. 16.-The Reichanxeixer
has published a decree signed by Em-
peror william. according to which his
majesty. In view Of the seriousness OF
festivities formally held on the occa-
sion Of his birthday b omitted this
year. An exception II made OF the
celebrations usually held In churches
and sc. OILS.
The emperor asks even that the
many letters and telegrams generally
sent to him on his -irthday by s0cie-
ties and privi-te individuals. although
always highly appreciated. be dis
pensed with this year. His ajesty
says he fears that these communica-
tons might interrupt the telegraphfc
and postal sy6temss and interfere
with his S~rk at general headquar-
tiers. For this reason" the decree
goes ONT am obliged to beg that es-
pecial' expressions of good wishes be
omitted. Nor are these needed, for
in these days OF tribulation which
have come for our Fatherland am
often aware with the greatest salts
faction Of the strong bond of love and
confidence which unites me with the
German people. 1 thank in advance
each person whose loyal supplication
will, on my birthday be made to the
throne " the Highest, As well AZ ev-
e-J one WHO will think of me in q
friendly spirit
lam one with the, hole German
people anc their princes. The one
prayer which sways our hearts Is for
the Fatherland, that God will gra-
ciously grant US further victories over
our enemies and. after 4 peace with
honor happy future for our coun-
try
Emperor williams birthday is Jan
uary q. 1t is understood here that
the customary court balls will be
abandoned. The money usually de-
voted to these entertainments will
this yea he applied to charitable pur-