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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-04-08

mile post 392.
In the matter of the trees in the
court house grounds. Letter received
from j. c. Rodder in regard to the
matter, Referred to commissioner
Miller and janitor instructed to irri-
gate the trees. Commissioner Miller
was also authorized to have repairs
made to the sewer in the rear of the
court house.
The matter of the claim of r. 7.
Bergman was continued till next
meeting.
Ordered that Wichman Brothers
be authorized TO change the course of
the county road on East Walker riv-
er and to place same above the ditch
line at the Wichman ranch.
Ordered the New Mines Company
of Rawhide be authorized to change
The county road from its present
course around and above the Black
Eagle mill on the west side and inter
sect the present road half a mi e
south of the mill.
Ordered that the clerk be directed
to request the Pittsburg Dolores
Mining company of Pine Grove to
empouud its tailings so as not to
obstruct the county road.
Twenty four saloon licenses were
granted to residents of Mineral coun-
ty.
Ordered that an additional deputy
sheriff be appointed for the Nina
township. This was taken as a result
of II petition signed by citizens of
Nina stating that the increased pop
ulation and activities of that section
make the appointment of night
officer imperative.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-04-08
Dogs Wear Muzzles.

The dog -muzzling ordinance enact
ed by the county authorities is being
complied with as generally as could
be expected, considering the length
of time it has been in effect. In
Hawthorne practically all dogs of
any value are muzzled. In Aurora
the stock of muzzles put in by the
merchants was sold in one day, and
more have not yet been received.
In the other towns similar conditions
prevail, and the officers anticipate
but little trouble in enforcing the
ordinance.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-04-08

been done on the ground, there being
one 30 foot and one 30 foot shaft
and several smaller cuts, all Of which
show ore.
-Four men have been put to work
under the direction of Mr.. w. j.
Brown, an experienced tungsten
miner, who has been in the employ
of the Atkins Kroll people for several
years. A large tent has been erected
and will do temporary service as a
bunk house. 1t is not probable that
the force will oe increased at present
it being the intention of the com
pany to continue one of the present
shafts to depth of 100 feet and
there begin prosecuting 1t is stated
that if the mine proves up as it
promises to do, concentrating plant
will be erected at Whisky Springs, a
distance of four miles from the mine.
All of the ground adjacent
to Burgess group, which comprises
three claims, has been located, but
there is still much vacant ground in
the vicinity and this is being
Thoroughly prospected. X. Barret,
j. G.. Atchison, Ivar Glommer and
Harriss all have close-in claims.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-04-08
CORRESPONDENCE
From Thorne

Engineer SielalT of Reno who came
over the road in his new auto, spent
two days at the Virgin camp of T. A.
Maher during the week. He visited
the Marlvew and Copperbele prop
critics and was pleased with the min
ing outlook of this section.
Joe Derig left ON Monday last for
the scene of his newly acquired cop
per property II miles north east of
Thorne, where he will start location
work.
Dan Sullivpn of Manhatteu, New
ada, is visitor at Thorne. He is
looking up desirable mining prop
critics for Frisco capitalists.
The rocky ridge in the Ryan can
yon, which has been almost impass-
able, is nowrepaired. An employee
of the county was engaged there
during the week doing some very
necessary blasting.
There has been quite stampede
to the Rand district, particularly
from Nina and Rawhide Several
prcspectors with tents and grub
passed through Thorne on "old
shanks mare during the week, all
headed for the new country.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-04-08

Tom Yover, who has been living in
Alaska for several years, returned
to Hawthorne last Monday.
A.H. Chase was down from Lucky
boy Tuesday.
R. A. Jones and wife of Aurora
passed through Hawthorne Tuesday
Ted Brodigan is in from the Pam
lico district.
Judge J. Emmett Walsh returned
from Reno, Carson and Yerington
Wednesday, continuing on to Gold
field Thursday.
E. L. Scott. the Aurora merchant,
spent few days in Sodaville this
week, returning to Aurora Friday.
Mrs. Jack Hamill of Nina is visit
lLg Mrs. J. H. Miller.
Mr. and Mrs G. B. Stannard, Mrs.
]. H. White and w. H. Gibson mo-
tored to Nina today in Mr.. Stan
nard's auto.
Frank D. Qualey arrived in Haw
thorne Wednesday from Benton,
where he is operating two mining
properties. After visiting his mines
in the Excelsior range he returned to
Benton.
: Miss Mabel Miller rendered COM
bined surprise and April fool party
and birthday party to Miss Jo Nico-
las aud Alvey Miller, Sr., both of
whom missed being born Oh that day
by small margin. Entertainment
appropriate to the occasion was pro-
vided by the hostess, and portions of
the refreshments consisted of hoaxes
more amusing than palatable.
]. H. Miller and ]. e. Adams re
turned Friday from Salt Lake city
Utah, where they were attending to
business matters.
Mrs. Tom Connely and children left
last Monday for Reno where they
will remain for the next three
months.
Jim Hunt has moved to Luning
where he will engage in the hauling
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. C Sharpe and son
Clarence motored down from their
home at Fletcher yesterday.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-04-08
SAM PIES.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Higdon' who
have been visiting Mrs. Higdon's
narents in Hawthorne, left Wednes-
dav for Colorado, where they will
make their future home.
Miss Vena Nicolas left Monday for
a two weeks visit to Reno.
Mrs Tony Schumacher aud Mrs.
7 w Lewis. who have been livin g
in Hawthorne for the past few
months. left today for the Gold Pen
mine. where their husbands are en-
Moved and where they will in future
reside.
Wm. Gibson who is at present en-
gagged in hauling ore at Luning, came
in from that place Tuesday and spent
the week with his family.
Curley Reese of Nina returned
Wednesday from Reno, driving a
new Dodge which he had just pur-
chased.
H. A. Morrison, superin tendent Of
the Sodaville tungsten mines, was in
Hawthorne Monday on business. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Morrison
and their young sou Bill
Miss E. Cunningham is visiting her
her mother in Aurora. She expects
to return on Sunday in order to re-
sume her studies at the high school
Monday.
R. Stone, who has been spending
a few days in Hawthorne, returned
Nina Wednesday.
Mr.. Reinhardt of Oregon is visit
ing his brother.in law, John Each of
Hawthorne.
Henry Boerlin came down in his
Hupmobile from Aurora Wednesday
to attend the meeting of the County
Commissioners. He was accompan-
led by Mrs. Walter Mcheough VINO
spent the day visiting Hawthorne
friends.
Frank Red arrived in Hawthorne
Wednesday to attend the meeting of
the Board. He returned Saturday
to Gold Pen mine where he is now
located
At the last meeting of the woman's
club OF Hawthorne a large mum ber
of people were in attendance, many
guests being present in addition to
the regular members of the club.
The occasion of the evening was an
address on preparedness by ExGov-
ernor T. L. Oddie. At the conclu
sion of the Governors talk refresh
ments were served by the ladies.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-04-08
Proceedings of the
County Commissioners

The regular monthly meeting Of
Board of County Commissioners was
held last Wednesday, Commissioners
Red and Boerliu present.
The following business was trans
acted:
Reports of various county officers
read and filed.
County money on hand counted
and found to be correct.
Anonymous letter from Luning
making charges of malfeasance of
deputy sheriff received and read. No
action taken.
Ordered that the deputy sheriff at
Lunlng be authorized to employ
teams to remove filth and rubbish
lying about that town.
Ordered that the clerk be directed
to notify the Justice of the Peace at
Rawhide to provide new official
bond.
In the matter of the railroad cross
ings Oh the Hawthorne and Luning
road, deputy sheriff Mcleod called
the attention of the Board to the
absence of crossings on the line of
the S. p. Co. The clerk was directed
to request the railroad company to
install the crossings at once. The
localities where crossings are desired
as follows: one at Thorne, one four
telephone poles east of mile post 393,
and one 10 telephone posts west OF
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-04-08
Newspapers and Magazines

! am now prepared to handle sub
scriptions for all newspapers and
magazines at the regular publishers
prices. When it is time to renew
your subscription to your paper or
magazine save time and trouble with
out extra expense 10y letting me han :
die it for you.
MRS. Nj. D. MILLAR
At the Bulletin Store.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-04-08
March a Record Breaker for Min
in0 locations,

County Recorder Sam Kelso has
been deuged with work during the
past month and has taken in $257
in fees. One hundred and thirty
two locations were recorded, this be-
ing the greatest number recorded in
any one month since Mineral county
has been in existence.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-04-08

At the Bulletin Store.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
HELENA AND GREAT FALLS
BID FOR FARM LOAN BANK
Seek Support of Montana Bankers
Association In Effort to
Land Institution.

Miles City.-The location of a fed.
eral farm loan bank in Montana &C.
oupied the center of interest at the
two-day convention of the Montana
Bankers association in this city. Hell
ena and Great Falls bidded for sup.
port of the association in their efforts
to land one of the new banks.
Fl. B. Wiley Of Miles City welcomed
the visitors at the opening session.
the response being given by Frank
Bogart of Helena. The first days pro.
gram included the annual executives
address by President c. w. Butler of
this city; the secretary's report and
the appointment Of committees. About
100 delegates attended the sessions.
The convention speakers included
Theodore Void, president of the Fed
eral Reserve bank, Minneapolis, who
talked on What Has the Federal Re-
serve Bank Accomplished" Fred w.
Merrill, also of Minneapolis, spoke on
1.-THE Banks Relations to the Dairy In
dutry"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
FUN At SWEET Pea CARNIVAL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE FEATURED AT
BOHEMIAN.
Driving Horses and Ball Games inter-
est Many-"The GuIch" Operated
BY Eiks Proves Popular Place.

Bozeman-Amuseme occupied the
greater part of the time at Bozeman's
Sweet Pea carnival. An exhibition OF
driving horses interested many. The
ball game between Bozeman and Liv'
ingston drew a large crowd.
Perhaps the most appreciated amuse.
ment feature was 1.-THE Gulch," oper.
ated by the Bozeman Elks, which rep
resented a typical street Of an Alaska
mining town, with wide open gambling
and drinking, the gambling in imitation
money, and the drinking. soft drinks
under fantastic names.
The Gulch was opened for business
at eight o'clock, and was crowded till
into the early morning hours. The
only kind of money that was legal ten
der in the Gulch was that paper mo-
ney, which could be purchased at the
Bozelk bank at the rate of $500 for
one dollar of U. S. Currency.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
NO USE FOR HEARSE THERE
Sleepy Drivers Horses Brought His
UnweIcome Vehicle to the Wrong
Neighbc rhood.

Carl Blessing, young farmer, hv-
ing near Columbus. was at work in
a field some distance from his home.
He happened to look in the direction
of his house and then stopped to look
again. A hearse was being driven up
the lane and as he stood there watch
ing, the horses stopped with the hearse
at the Blessing gate. Blessing ran to
the house to see what had happened.
On the front seat Of the hearse was
the driver, fast asleep. Blessing awak-
ened him.
"are you not dead?" the driver
asked.
"Not that you could notice." Bless
ing returned.
"Well, isn't anybody dead here7"
mot unless they died in the last
five minutes" said Blessing.
"Then the driver realized he hsd
gone to sleep and the horses had
turned into the Blessing lane Of their
own accord. He remembered that he
was going to the White creek neigh
borhood, so he turned around, went
down the lane and remained awake
until he arrived at his destination
Indianapolis News.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
In Montana
impsrtanc DoInss
~ q Past Few Days ~
Throughout the il
state. Edited and
Arranged for Our
Readers.
BIG CHANGE IN RANGING
CONDITIONS PREDICTED
Forest Supervisor Inspects Floeks to
Determine Most Profitable Means
of Grazlng-Has New Plan.

Helena Letting sheep roam about
the range as they desire instead of cor.
railing them each night works bigger
returns to the stock-raiser, is the con-
clusion Of an inspection trip taken ov-
er the Helena forest reserve to deter
mine the best means of grazing. Sup
erintendent Seely of the local reserve
and James T. Jardine of Washington
have returned after three days obser-
walton Of the two focks of sheep I'M
der test.
Ranchers who have watched the de
velopment of the flocks under inspec-
ton are now firm in their belief that
the new plan is better and it is prob
able that a marked change will take
place shortly In the ranging conditions
Of this vicinity.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
HEADS SWEDISH YOUNG
PEOPLES CONFERENCE
at State Convention Held
In Helena.

Helena.-The Rev. C. D. Swanson of
Eissoula was chosen president Of the
Swedish Young Peoples conference of
Montana and Idaho at the closing ses-
sion of the state convention here. Mrs
E. M. Shoemaker of Helena was nam
ed secretary and C. Eastberg of Idaho
Falls, Idaho, treasurer.
Resolutions favoring statewide pro-
hibition were adopted and the laymen
present pledged their votes to the
proposition when it comes up as re-
ferendum at the November election.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
Forget to Pay.

Patrons of Winchester barber shops
seem to have a mania for forgetting
to pay their tonsorial bills. In many
cases it is done Internationally.
One evening, recently, former Win.
chester resident who now lives In Cali
fornia entered a barber shop for q
haircut and shave. He was in hurry.
His business for the evening included
lodge meeting and most important
Of all, catching a train for his home.
Many of his old-ume friends were In
the shop when he stepped from the
chair. He babe them all good-by and
started to leave the shop. He had not
yet paid his bill.
did you forget something's" the bar
Der asked as the customer was leav-
ing the shop.
"Oh, yes, i beg your pardon" the
customer replied. "Good-by, good-by.'
And the bill still remains unpaid
Indianapolis News.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
Hard to Suit.


Mrs Instile-I don't want that hat
Nobody wears anything like that now
The Milliner-Here's charming lit
tie t0que.
Mrs. Instile-Take it away. Every.
body has one like that.
Truthful Wife.
detective was praising the truth
fulness of women.
"f war bulletins were as truthful as
women" he said, wed have a better
idea of how this world struggle Is
really going. |
Il remember case the other day
it's interesting In its revelation of
woman's truthfulness-the case of a
husband who had disappeared.
Questioning the wife, said to her !:
And now, madam, tell me-this is
very important-tell me what your
husbands very last words were when
he leftf'
His last words the truthful
creature answered, with blush, were,
~Tor heavens sake, shut upI"'"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
HIBERNIANS SELECT BUTTE
State Convention at Great Falls
Elects New Officers.

Great Falls.--Delegates to the state
convention of Hibernians selected
Butte as the biennial convention city
in 1918. officers were elected as fol-
lows: Joseph e. Mcdonnell Of Ana
conda, president; A. P. Quin of Missou-
la, vice president; M. ]. Roddy Of
Great Falls, secretary; James J. Muir
ply of Butte, treasurer; Father Mar
oney Of Choteau, chaplain; Father Mi
chael Mccormick of Butte, historian.
officers of the woman's auxiliary are:
President, Mrs. Mary Johnston of Ana
conda; secretary, Miss Kate Harring.
ton of Butte.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08

Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound would cure it. 1t helped both
the Change Of Life and the tumor and
when I got home I did not need the doctor.
took tho Pinkham remedies until the
tumor was gone, the doctor said, and I
have not felt it since. I tell every one
how I was cured. If this letter will
help others you are welcome to use 1t. -
Mrs. E. H. BEAN, 525 Joseph Avenue.
Nashville, Tenn.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, q pure remedy containing the
extractive properties of good old fash
toned roots and herbs, meets the needs
of woman's system at this critical period
of her life. Try it
If there is any symptom in your
case which puzzles you, write to
the Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
Excellent Crops Reported.

Helena.-Crop reports from every
section ff the state continue to indi-
cate conditions better than the ten
year average. Bitter Root farmers re-
port a bumper wheat yield, approx
mately that of 1915. All grain in the
Saco district is doing well. Conditions
at Cutbank are generally good, al
though the wheat yield is only average.
Crops about Chester are reported as
"the best in sixteen years"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
EXTENSION WORK is COSTLY
$4,000 Spent Annually by Experiment
Station to Aid Farmers.

Butte.-Agricultura extension work
in Montana is costing the state and
the national government nearly $751;
900 a year, according to F. S. Cooley,
director of the extension department
of the state experiment station at
Bozeman, who was in Butte on his
way to attend the farmers picnic at
Race Track.
With this amount about 100000
farmers are reached through personal
contact with employees of the station
or by assistance rendered through the
station proper.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
Declare As per cent of Voters Women.

Great Falls.-Local politicians who
have kept check on the registration In
Montana, estimate women comprise 45
per cent of those who have qualified
to vote by entering their names on
the books One precinct in Helena
shows women ostnumbering men. Only
about 80 per cent OF the registered vot-
ers In the last election we're women,
but the Hughes and Wilson womens
clubs have been active In enrolling
additional names among the fair rex.
Much feeling il being displayed.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
Bovard Heads Butte District.

Butte.-The most notable change at
the recent conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Livingston, Mont,
was that by which Rev. Charles L..
Bovard, for five years president of the
Montana Wesleyan university at Hell
ena, is made superintendent of the
Butte district No successor to Dr.
Bovard has been named, but Vice
President Paul M. Adams is in charge
of the university.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
THOUSAND MASONS PARADE
Members of Montana Organization
Commemorate Anniversary.

Butte.-Commemorating the 5Oth an.
niversary of the organization of the A.
F. and A. M. in Montana, more than
1000 Masons marched in a parade thru
the principal streets of this city. Rep
resentatives from every part of the
state were in attendance at the initial
session Of the anniversary celebration.
After a routine business session dele
gates were given an automobile ride
about the city. About $50 delegates
are in attendance, including the East
ern Star.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08

Miles City.-The Montana Bankers
association, which adjourned after a
three days convention here, elected
the following officers: Frank J. Bo-
CART, Helena, president; A. J. Covert,
Billings, vice president. E. A. Newton,
Great Falls, succeeded himself as sec
retary-treasurer. A resolution favor
ing the arbitration Of the railway ques-
tons was forwarded to Washington.
Resolutions favoring the repeal of the
bankruptcy act and cent postage
we're passed
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
Montana Banker to Leave State.

Great Falls.-Mark Skinner, organiz-
or and from its start manager of the
Commercial National bank of this city,
and who has accepted the vice presi-
dency of the First National Bank of St.
Paul. will remove to that city Oct.
to assume his new duties. Mr. Skinner
IL one Of the best known bankers in
Montana
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
Yellowstone Park Soldiers to Borde

Livingston.-The $50 United States
soldiers now stationed in the Yellow
stone National park, under Colonel
L. M. Brett, are to be sent to the Mex
lean border Oct. 1, according to ad-
vices received here. Civilian scouts
will be substituted for the soldiers.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
Elevators Expect 100000 Bushels

EfoVNtOTo GNPcOt oJUOUJV0U DUSHtT1.
Great Falls.-From seven to eight
million bushels Of grain will be han
died through the Equity grain elevators
in Montana this year, according to A.
H. Freie, grain sales manager. Rep
resentatives Of Equity elevators in
Montana have perfected a marketing
association with headquarters here so
the crops can be handled in big lots
and better price obtained.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
New Branch Line Reaches AshueIot

Great Falls.-The st Paul road has
reached the new townsite of Ashuelot,
city. Ashuelot is on the Choteau
branch Of the railroad. Shortage Of
men and material have delayed the
construction operations considerably.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
Men Not "Dainties" Needed.

1t is more than probable that there
will be sudden cessation in the pub
LEGATION of letters written by some Of
the boys in the Second Montana from
Douglas, Ariz., to friends and parents
in this state.
The stoppage will undoubtedly be
due in large part to a letter which
Col. Donohue recently wrote to A. L.
Smith, secretary of the Miles City
Chamber of Commerce, In reply to
one from Mr.. Smith, In which the
secretary asked to know the facts
about the condition and treatment
of members of Company F, most of
whom are residents Of Miles City.
Letters Published.
There have been lot of letters writ.
ten to parents and friends of members
of the Second regiment, which have
been published, in which the writer's
have told narrowing tales of the hard.
ships suffered.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08

Dillon.-Many horses have died this
season in the Frying Pan basin FROM
eating loco. weed, which is unusually
abundant there this year, according to
G. w. Scott, a rancher. Scott says
many can be saved if the loose horses
are removed from the loco infected
ranges
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
HOW MRS, Bean
met THE CRISIS
Carried Safely Through Change
ef Life by Lydia E. Pinkham,s
Vegetable Compound.
Nashville, Tenn.-'Whsn / was going
through the Change Of Life had tn

lmor a. large ~ .
|child's head. The
doctor said It was
three years coming
land gave me medi-
|cins for It until I
was called away
from the city for
Is o m . ii m g. OF
course I could not
go to him then, 70
my sister-in-law told
me that she thought
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08
Farm Land Pays Cost In One Year

Farm Land Pays Cost In One Year.
Great Falls.-Joseph Holland of
Great Falls, member of the American
Society of Equity, has grown crops
on a 320-acre farm this summer that
will pay for the land in single year.
1t is said. Holland has 220 acres Of
wheat and 100 acres of oats.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-09-08

A bore is person who has nothing
to do but sit around and visit.