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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
The Christmas Tree,

Teutzel OF Saxony, all antiquarian
authority says: THE ancient heather
sat before their houses between two
crossed pine trees and ate and drank
at the turn OF the year for nineteen
days" May this not have been the
origin Of the Christmas tree and-who
knows-of the Gothic window likewise?
Thackeray and Dickens and variety
Of other authors have taken Christ
mas gatherings and the Christmas tree.
poetized them and perhaps exaggerat-
ed the custom in kindly way and
led us astray about the origin, of the
practices of Christmas.
But Christmas was not celebrated in
the first centuries of the Christian era,
and there are indications in the records
of early Roman history Of the setting
up of a decorated tree ut Christmas
time and the presentation of gifts Of
fruit and toys. The Romans themselves
are supposed to have taken the idea
from the early Egyptians.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
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Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior, o. s.
Land Office at Missoula, Montana,
February /, 1915. Notice is hereby given
that Soren Madsen, of Roman, Mon
tana, who, on Nov. 2, 1910, made hid
entry No. .O272l, for Unit E, SW1
NE14, NWA SCI, Sec. II, T. 81 NJ. R.
20 w. M. NJ, has filed notice Of inten-
ton to make communication proof under
old law to establish claim to the land
above described before E. H. Rathbone,
U. S. Commissioner, at Roman, Mon
tana, on the 22nd day of March, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses: Mrs.
Isabel Schoonover, Andrew Berquist,
Herman Carsten, Jacob +. Olson, all
of Roman, Montana.
FRANK M. McHAFFIE.
feb 5 apr 2 Register.
Non-coal land. Flathead Project.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Legislative Doings

In the lower house Wednesday
the state tax commission received
a good start toward the bone
pile. By a vote of 81 to "a the
house concurred in the O'Shea
bill and if the measure goes
through the committee of the
whole and final passage, Montana
will no longer be burdened with
the commission.
The race track question is the
absorbing topic in both branches
this week.
The senate is wrestling with
the prohibition and race track
bills. The senate amended the
house prohibition bill so that if
prohibition carries, it will go in
to effect January LIST, 1918, in
stead of on that date 1919.
The Kelley bill defining the
way in which new counties may
be formed, was killed in the SEN
ate Wednesday. Senator Brewer
made a strong fight against this
measure and succeeded in con-
signing it to the scrap heap.
There are still two bills of a like
nature to be considered.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Two Fires

Two farmers of the valley
suffered loss by fire this week,
both occurring on Monday. Jas.
Martin, living northeast Of Ro-
nan, lost his farm house with all
the contents, the fire occurring
Monday morning. About nine
O'Clock Monday night the barn
and granary of George LAWS,
who lives near the Round Butte,
burned, entailing quite a less in
grain, machinery, etc. Mr..
LAWS loss will be felt somewhat
less on account of a partial in
Surance.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
YOUNG FOLKS CORNER
Christmas a Time For Peace.

In almost every large family one
member-almost always girl and
ever the best beloved-from nursery
days pours oil on troubled waters and
smooths the rough edges of divers tenn
peraments, so that they weld together
in unity in Il way that but for the
peacemaker's gentle influence they new
err could do. With such Il nature to
see the good that lies hidden in all
men is an instinct. and because perfect
understanding gives perfect sympathy
the born peacemakar owns power
that none can withstand.
1t is not given to all to be able to
even follow in her footsteps. but the
Christmas bells will ring more JOY
GUS peal in many. many ears ii every
girl reader will only resolve 10 be an
angel of peace this Yuletide.
"Forget" and forgive" are such easy
words to say at Christmas time. The
little tiffs and MISUNDERSTANDING of
the past year seem so trivial when
looked ut through the rose colored
glasses of the festive season. 1t only
needs little angel of peace to make
opportunity for reconciliation. tact
full, loving word at the right moment
It's so euSy
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
ParIor Stunts.

Prepare large circular cardboard
target, and to this atfix us many dark
red or blue bullseyes as there are
guests. having back Of each bullseye
Il tiny slip of paper on which is written
directions for some stunt. such as whis-
Ting Il tune. singing Il song. standing
with the face in the corner or any trick
which suggests itself to the hostess as
likely to amuse the company. Provide
bow and arrow and ask each guest
in turn to shoot at the target until an
arrow pierces some one of the bulls
eyes The player then takes the slip
Of paper which his arrow has pierced
and stands in readiness to perform the
stunt written upon it. although he
must not tell what it is until his turn
comes for amusing the company.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Off For Great Falls

Among the Roman people who
left the first of the week for
Great Calls were Baptiste, Bill
and Pete Matt, August Finley.
L. B. Lewis, D. D. Hull, Walter
Dorset, w. G. Brown, w. M.
Gillett, H. M. Gehlert, Ban
Mendenhall, Ben Hull, J. A.
Spry, Sam Pierre and Don Rath-
bone. A number of others from
the reservation are also in Great
Falls, called as witnesses before
the federal grand jury.
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Notice Close Of Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the reg
istration books for the registration of
qualified electors residing within the
City of. Missoula, Montana, for the city
primary election, to be held in said city
on Monday, March 22nd. 1915, will be
closed Friday, February 10th, 1915, at
ton may register by appearing before
court house i! in the City and County Of
law. j. DARLINGTON, County
Clerk and Recorder in and for Missoula
County, State of Montana. j22 fig
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Fifty Mile Record Broken.

1t is thirty one years since the Uni
ted States mas seen fifty mile run
for amateurs Milwaukee held IL grind
Of that distance recently. and it WAS
won by Il Greek named kallus from
Chicago. His time was 6 hours Is
minutes 3 seconds. and is Il new Amer
team record The former mark was
Z hours 20 minutes ~ seconds. by Pc.
ter Golden. the old six day ped"
When Peter made this record he was
Il rosy checked amateur. and that was
ON Feb. %. 1888. on the grounds OF
the old Williamsburg AAC.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19

Next to Johnny Evcrs. second Dase.
man of the Boston Braves, Henry
"Hank") Gowdy received the most
money for his seasons work Besides
his salary he got his slice from the
worlds series and also received Il gift
flom James Gatfney. owner of the
club. 1t is figured that $4,000 was
about Hanks emoluments for the year
Pretty good pay for young man play
ing his first season in the big leagues.
Hank had figured before in the big
show. but only for a short time. For
u brief period he was y member of
the New York Giants. but he was rele
gated to the minors by McGraw. Cow
dy was thu outstanding figure of the
worlds series. That much is conceded
by all baseball experts. for it was
Catcher Hank more than any other
one man who blasted the hopes of the
Athletics
SO Shrewd baseball critic as Clark
Grsith said of Gowdy in September
before Boston had won the pennant:
''There is one player who is general
ly overlooked by the fans when they
are looking for reasons for the great
sInrt of the Boston Braves. That il
Hank Gowdy. There are other stars
in the club. us there must be in every
winning club. but to my way of think
ing the man who has done the most to
make the club II consistent winner is
,;Ai, Il IL
proved wonderfully. and now consid
er him to he the best catcher III the
National league
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19

The fifth annual ball Of the
Catholic ladies last Saturday
night was a success both socially
and financially. The supE err
served was excellent and tie
ladies maintained in every par
ticular their excellent reputatic n
as entertainers. The attendance
was all that could be desired and
included many from St. Ilna-
titus, Ravalli and other localities
in the valley.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Cave of the NATIVITY.

In Bethlehem of Julea is Il cave or
grOtto said to have been the birthplace
of Christ Over it is the beautiful
Church of the Nativity.
The cave is about twenty feet below
the level of the church and is reach>
ed by means of two spiral staircases.
1t is lined with Italian marble and
lighted by many lamps A silver star
marks the precise spot ut which Christ
lamps Of precious metal shed their soft
glow upon the shrine. while golden
censers send up incense continually.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Notice to Creditors

State of Montana, r.,
County of Missoula %
Estate of Anna C. Hamilton, de-
ceased:
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned administrator of the es-
tate of Anna G. Hamilton, deceased,
to the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said deceased
to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four months after the
first publication of this notice, to the
said administrator at the Office of John
p. Swee, at Roman, Montana, the same
being the place for the transaction of
the business of said estate in the coun-
ty of Missoula.
ARTHUR McGEORGE,
Administrator of the Estate of
Anna C.. Hamilton, deceased.
Dated January, 30th, 1915.
Published Feb. IL, 10, 26, Mar. 5, 1915.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Round Butte Items

Preaching at Round Butte on
Sunday, February 81, at II a. m.
Sunday school at IL O'Clock.
Mrs. z. z. Smith entertained
the Ladies' Aid and also the
Mud Creek Embroidery club on
Feb. 10. A dainty luncheon was
served.
The young people of Mud creek
and vicinity had a surprise On
Bert Langhoff Monday evening,
it being his birthday. All en-
joyed themselves very much.
VIM. Goranson is laid up with
a sore hand.
The Round Butte Aid will
meet with Mrs. Robert Langhof
Feb. Oath. All are most cordially
invited.
Miss Thelma Brown was a
guest at the Myers home Monday
evening.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Earlier Racing In New York.

In Jockey club circles the advisable
ty of opening the New York racing
season next year on or about May is
said to be q live topic The New York
tracks last season did not lose money.
At least two of them cleared 100000.
1t is argued that campaign from
May to Oct. ! would attract many of
the good horses that usually race in
Canada. The matter will be decided
by the Jockey club after the holidays.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
A Boy Honored.

Just after war was declared there
was Il review of British troops near
the home of small boy. \ neighbor
remarked to the boy that she had seen
the review and also seen Lord Kitche
ner in the distance.
"Oh. that's nothing" replied the boy.
II was there and Lord Kitchener spoke
to me-
HE spoke to you? What nonsense"
"Oh. but he did. though" was the
reply. II walked right in front of his
horse. and he said. Now. then, young
fellow. get out of the way"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Tongue Twisters.

Ask your friends to say these SEN
fences Guickly:
The rain ruineth and ceaSpth. and tho
sea ceuseth not. and that snllicrth us.
A box of mixed biscuits III 81 mixed
biscuit box.
Shoes and socks shock Susan.
She sells seashells by the Seashore.
The shells she sells are seaSllplls. I'm
sure. IT she sells seashellS by the sea-
shore, are the shells she sells seiShore
shells?
How much wood would II wOodchuci
chuck If IL woudchuck could chuck
wood?
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
NORTH SEA BLOCKADE
IN EFFECT YESTERDAY

At the stroke of midnight
Wednesday night the waters sur
rounding the coast of England
became, so far as lies within the
power of Germany, a war zone,
which all vessels, neutral or
otherwise, will penetrate at their
peril.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Advertised Letters

The following letters remain
uncalled for in the postoffice at
Roman, Montana. When calling
for same please say advertised"
Miss Isabel Mlnesinger, VIM. New
bawess, Mrs. Elizabeth Mischief, E. D..
Taylor.
A. M. STERLING, P. NJ.
Feb. IS, 1915.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
How a Eaa Works.

A bee will visit from so to 100
heads Of clover before getting a single
load of honey. On test a bee has
been found able to carry weight 800
times as great MS its own.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Signaling Tcroh For Scouts.

Secure an old can about three inches
long and an inch and half i'm diane
ter. To this solder Il tube that win
lust fit over the scout staff Fill it
about onefourth full of coal oil and
then fill with waste saturated with the
same stuff and light
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Dwyer Quits Pennsylvania.

Pat Dwyer, trainer of the University
Of Pennsylvania football team. who
has been suffering from malaria since
the return OF the team from Michigan.
has rendered his resignation to T..
Truxton Hare. chairman OF the uni
versity football committee.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
The Reindeer.

The reindeers good and kind because
He's such IL help to Santa Claus
On Christmas eve when you're in had
He carpies Santa and his sled
Down from the north pole in a tricG
Over the fields Of snow and ice.
To every home where girls and boys
Deserve to share the load Of toys.
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Roman, Mont, Feb. 10, 1915.
Leon News

Leon News
Jesse Stiff of Bozeman has re-
turned home after a pleasant
visit with his aunt, Mrs. C. +.
Hogan.
Rev. and Mrs. Tester who
have been away for the past
three weeks, arrived home last
Thursday. Rev. Tester was on
jury service and Mrs. Tester Wis.,
tied friends in the Bitter Root.
Robert Bennett was elected
vice-president of the school club
last week, vice Howard Loewen-
stein, resigned. Howard quit
school to start spring work on
the farm.
The speakers at the Farmers
institute which was held under
the auspices of the Society of
Equity last Saturday were Prof.
Shaw who spoke on dry farming
and dairying, Prof. Wilson on
raising corn, alfalfa, etc., and
Prof. Hansen on irrigation. The
ladies of the society served a
substantial lunch at noon.
C. B. Hogan has been very
busy the past two weeks digging
a well. He has reached a depth
of Sc feet and has not struck
water. 1t is predicted when 100
feet is reached there will be an
abundance of water.
Hamilton Cary and Miss
Bertha Ellis were married at the
brides home near Saginaw,
Mich, on Feb. z. Miss Ellis
formerly taught the Leon school
but resigned last spring. Mr..
and Mrs. Cary expect to visit
relatives here in the near future.
Miss Augusta Evans of the U. |
S. department of agriculture,
gave a lecture at the school last
Thursday. Her object was to
interest the boys in a corn grow
ing contest on the Flathead. The
department furnishes the accli-
mated seed corn free. The boys
are very enthusiastic over the
prospect of entering the contest.
She also talked to the girls about
forming canning clubs.
A Lincoln program was given
by the members of the Sunday
school last Sunday, every men,
Der taking part. Miss Esther
Cary read a beautiful part of the
scripture lesson where the great
emancipation was compared with
our Saviour, giving up his life
that a race might have. it's free
dom. The superintendent read
excerpts from his life history
which told of his great love for
the bible and all of it's teachings.
AS a child, when there was no
other light to study by but the
freight in his log cabin home,
his bible and Pilgrims Pro-
gress" were his favorite books.
A large picture of Lincoln draped
with flags was appropriately dis
played.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19
Warner to Leave Carlisle.

Glenn s. Warner. famous gridiron
tutor Of the Carlisle Indians. will in
all likelihood shortly sign three year
contract to coach the University of
Pittsburgh football team for the next
three years.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-02-19

Special orange sale this week
at the Big Store. adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-30
NEW DECATUR.

New Decatur, November 29.-(Spe- cial. l.)-Announcement was made today that a campaign for the benefit of the Railroad Young Mems Christian asso- citation here would be inaugurated next Sunday, at which time five association secretaries will occupy the pulpits Of local churches. These speakers will be G. K. Roper, international secretary
 Washington, D. C.; F. G. Kearns gen eral secretary, Williamson, w. Va; E
 A. Putnam, general secretary, Oakdale
 Tenn. E. D. Foster, general secretary
 Clifton Forge, Va; s. A. Randle, gen. eral secretary here. The purpose of the campaign will be to clear the associa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-30
Equal Suffrage Activities
 Reviewed By q Suffrd4iSt
By PATTIE RUFFNER JACOBS

Mrs. w. L. Murdoch who bears the proud distinction of being the first per son in Birmingham to call together and preside over suffrage organization, is specializing this winter in talking be- fore the Ladies' Aid societies of various churches on the moral and ethical value of equal suffrage Those who have heard her speak appreciate her gift of fluency and clarity of expression, and the ladies of the Second Presbyterian church in extending the invitation for yesterday afternoon were greatly pleased that Mrs. Murdoch could accept. The meeting oc- cured at the home of Mrs. T. c. Cairns, and many friends of the members of the society were present
 Mrs. Belle Goar, chairman of the church extension committee, has been very active in promoting this particu' r phase of suffrage work
 The Alabama Equal Suffrage associa- ton is affiliated with the National Peace Federation. and most of it's local branches sents telegrams to President Wilson, strengthening the appeal made by Mrs. Philip Snowden of England and Rosika Schwimmer of Hungary.
 Miss Mary Partridge, treasurer, sent the following on behalf of the state as- sociation: We urge & conference of neutral nations dedicated to finding 8 just settlement of the European war"
 Miss Ethel Armes, who is spending the winter in Boston with her sister Mrs. Brandon, Is in the thick of suffrage activities and greatly enjoying the expe-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-30
BRITAIN MAY ISSUE
 ANOTHER b|G LOAN
Government Is Considering Ways and Means of Buy
 ing in Future

I London, November 1e.-(Correspon- dence of Associated Press.)-The question l of future borrowing for war purposes is occupying the attention of the British government, and in view of the fact | that sales of treasury bills for the past week were about a9,ooO,00o less than dur l Ing the previous week the authorities may bring in their scheme for gathering additional money sooner than has been generally expected. Many persons are under the impression that another war loan will be issued, but some financial
 authorities incline to the belief that the
 war will be financed by means of ex- | chequer bonds yielding per cent. These bonds probably will be made at tractive to those investors who have not | participated in the previous 415 per cent 1 loan, and may be in amounts as small as 10, 20 and 80 pounds as well as in larger denominations. While they no doubt would find a ready market for the large
 amount of money still lying idle in Great Britain, those who subscribed to the Az per cent loan are likely to be left out of this new method of borrow ing, as the prospectus of the last loan said that Fin the event of future is
 sues other than issues of exchequer bonds or other similar short dated se-
 curities by being made by his majesty s government for the purpose of carrying on the war, stock and bonds of this is- sue (41a per cent war loan) will be &C., cepted at par.''
 The recent action of the Bank of Eng land in raising the yield of interest in treasury bills to per cent all around strengthens the idea that borrowing for time will be by means of short term securities. It Is believed that since the last installment was paid on the war loan and the conversion of consols and annuities into the loan which included many of the banks and insurance houses have been quietly selling fair sized blocks, no doubt, in anticipation of h. vesting in the new issue at higher rate of interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-30

rience. Mrs. Brandon runs her own au- tcmobile. which is often at the disposal Of the Boston suffragists, in their street meetings and whirlwind tours
 An account of the unique wedding ot Agnes Ryan and Henry B. Stevens is an interesting enclosure in a letter just received from Miss Armes. Every suf- fragist who attempts to keep posted reads the Woman's Journal, and tha name of Agnes Ryan. it's managing edi- tor, is familiar to thousands. The groom is not so well known. as his association with the journal extends only over a short period.
 The couple were welded in the open air, on the crest of hill on the farm of MT. Stevens father at Hooksett, N. H The ceremony was drafted by the cou- pie themselves and was performed by the Rev. B. A. Robinson
 The following letter was recently re- ceived by Mrs. Mary Sumner Boyd, head of the data department of the Ma, tional American Woman Suffrage asso citation:
 1T am convinced of the justice Of woman suffrage, but I cannot stand the idea of my wife serving on a jury. and I am told that the right to vote entails this duty. Can you relieve my mind on this point?''
 The answer to this query, which Is SC. often made, is as follows: By no state constitution would voting by women carry with it compulsory jury service. Women belong automatically to the ex- empt class In some woman suffrage states, where women have desired 1t, special legislation has been passed to give them the right to serve on juries. In others where they have occasionally served as in Washington the service is not obligatory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-30
SPECIAL BARGAINS BY MERCHANTS IN
 .TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
Pizitz is offering special shipment of mems cravenette coats for $11.9S.

Pizitz is offering a special shipment of mems cravenette coats for $11.9S.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb are offering Q select line of furs at unusually low prices. Louis Saks offers Saks' Special Shoes for Men at $3.5O, s4.0O, s4.5o and $500.
 Seminole Limited offers special holi- day rates to northern and western points.
 Burgers offer exceptional values in suits and coats.
 Caheen Bros. invite the little folks to Toyland on their third floor.
 The American Laundry suggests that you rough dry the family washing.
 Jacobs Drug Store advertises manicure supplies
 D. & A. Rich offer Stetson Shoes for men at s6.50 $7 and $7.5O
 The Empire Laundry calls attention to the electric process.
 Porter Clothing Co. offers Mark Cross
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-30
Did Not Kno.O He
 Had Kidney Trouble

Until I applied for life insurance" writes Andrew ODonnell. Birming- ham. Ala. T did not know that I had kidney trouble. but four phy- sicians who examined me for the com pany said I had, and each turned mo down on account of this insidious trouble. Later I was seriously dis abled and used Foley Kidney Pills. and used them persistently. until now one of. the same physicians says I'm all right and he will O. K. my appli- cation. I have caused many of my friends to buy Foley Kidney Pills"
 Overworked kidneys may become infiamed and seriously diseased while the sufferer ignores the warnings. Backache, rheumatism, uric acid in the blood, discolored urine, sti1 joints, sore muscles. pufilness under eyes-any and all of these conditions deserve instant attention. Foley Kid- ney Pills help the kidneys to do their work, soothe and heal irritations and help throw out poisonous waste mat. ter from the system. ts.tH ~
 Sold Everywhsre