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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1916-04-14
Non Partisan League
Meeting Well Attended
First Political Meeting in Beach This Year
Drew Audience Composed Largely Of
Farmers--Candidate for Governor
Among Speakers

jectS. MIR. Williams is a very good
speaker.
The treat of the afternoon. how
ever, was the speech of R. B. Mar
tin. formerly of Washington. but
now connected with the league.
who was next introduced. Mr..
Martin is by far the best speaker
ever Introduced to Beach ALL
dience according to remarks heard
about town since the meeting. He
drove home to his hearers the
righteousness of the movement
from The viewpoint of the farmer: {:
the Justice of the movement in the
interests Of The mothers and the
boys and girls ON the farm: the
fairness Of the movement from
the standpoint of the North Dako-
la business man. His address was
both sad and humorous, and witt,
lightning rapidity he brought his
i',c.rers from tears to laughter.
Following Mr.. Martin, Lynn
j. Frazier, of Hooplc, the farmer
candidate for governor endorsed
by the League at the Fargo mass
meeting. was introduced, and he
told how he was called from his
farm near Grand Forks to Fargo,
and there learned that he was
wanted as the next governor of
the state. He pledged himself to
do his best as governor of all the
people of the state if elected. and
if the Beach audience is an index
to state sentiment, there seems
little question but what he will be.
Although graduate of the Uni
versity Of North Dakota, Mr.. Fra
zicr is not an orator, but is a clear
italker and he let it be known,
plainly where he stands regard
ing the League program and agri-
cultural legislation which he says
the state needs and which the
coming generations of boys and
girls are entitled to. Mr.. Frazier
closed the afternoon gathering
amid hearty applause from the
audience.
President I'ownley and William
LANCER, of Morton county. endors-
ed by the League for attorney
general, arrived on No. 3 and took
part in the evening meeting which
Was presided over by Mr.. Martin
one Of The afternoon speakers.
Mr.. LANCER was the first man in
troduced when the evening meet
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1916-04-14

The first political gathering to
be held in the city of Beach this
year was that of the Nonpartisan
League last Monday afternoon
and evening. About 200 local peo-
pie, practically all farmers, at
tended the afternoon gathering,
while over 800 from both city and
country attended the evening
meeting. 1t was one of the most
enthusiastic gatherings ever held
in the city and is evident that the
much praised and denounced Or
sanitation has it's full share of
supporters in this locality.
When President Townley ap-
peared on the platform at the eve
ming meeting, the cheering and
handclapping was so prolonged
that it became embarrassing for
the former Golden Valley resi-
dent.
The afternoon meeting was
called to order with ]. NJ. Still
president Of the local farmers ele-
vator, presiding. After a short ad-
dress in which he gave his appro-
val of the movement, he intro
duced Mayor Brinton who gave
the address of welcome on behalf
of the business men who had rent
ed the opera house and turned il
over to the organization for the
occasion. Mr.. Brinton for the
past two months had been speak.
ing throughout the state on behalf
of the League, and he was right al
home welcoming the League
workers to Beach which he did in
a very forceful manner, saying
he was proud of the fact that g
Beach man made the organization
what it is today, the most talked
of movement in the middle west
and that in welcoming the organi
zation to Beach he hoped he spoke
for every business man in tho
city.
MIR. Still then introduced J
Arthur Williams, another Lea.
que speaker. as the permanent
chairman of the afternoon meet
ing. Before introducing the next
speaker, Mir. Williams outlined
the League program and from ap
plause given him it is very evi
dent that The farmers of the Gold
ell Valley are heartily in accor(
with the movement and it's OBJ
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1916-04-14
POWER & JACOBS NEW
CLOTHING STORE AT GOLyA

James Power of this city, who
for several years has been iden-
titled with The Powers popular
clothing emporium in this city.
left this week for Golva, where
he will in the future be identified
with the ne wstore to be oDenetl
soon by Messrs Power and Ralph
Jacobs, the latter Il brother of Mrs.
i. j. Power Of this city. The new
firm will he styled Power &
Jacobs, and will conduct a mod
ern clothing business in the new
field. The new store building, 25
10 in size, has been completed
and fixtures installed, and is a
handsome, comnlodious affair.
New goods ere arriving daily and
arc be!ng placed on the shelves,
and GolNa people will have one of
the fines! stores in the Golden VAL
ley. Announcement of the con-
Germs formal oncnir1y will appear
in these columns at a later date.
The gentlemen are ""nriiral cloth
ing mcn and are deserving of the
high degree OF success which will
be theirs.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1916-04-14

ing opened and he gave a short
history of his fight in Morton
county for law enforcement. He
pledged himself to do all in his
power 10 assist in the League pro-
gram, if elected, and explained
why the attorney generals office
was very important. in many
cases more important than that of
the governors office. He was given
a rousing applause at the opening
and close of his talk.
But when President Townley
was introduced all records We're
broken and the cheers and ap-
plause of welcome and good wish
es were prolonged. Mr.. Townley
has developed into a very force
full and clever speaker and he put
forth argument and argument
with punch and energy which
brought forth cheers upon cheers,
especially from the farmers who
composed the larger part of the
audience.
MIR. Townley introduced MIR.
Frazier and he again gave a short,
plain ard forceful talk on the cir
cumstanceS surrounding his be-
coming Il candidate, his views Oh
ril;a! legislation and his pledge
to be governor OF all The people Il!
elected.
O. NJ. [i'homason closed The
meeting and he was the fun max
er OF The entire program. For over
an hour he kept the audience in
laughter and applause. He told
why the business man should CO.
operate with the farmer i'm this
movement, and expressed hope
that they would and showed why
it would be 10 their advantage to
do so.
The meeting was a very sue
ccssful one from every standpoint.
and all the League men expressed
themselves pleased at the manner
in which the city received them.
They left Tuesday morning for
Bismarck where they held two
meetings that afternoon and eve
ming.
Saturday night, Mayor Brinton
as Il League speaker. will address
a meeting at Leo Kukowski's hall
northeast of Beach. This was an
nourced at the Beach meeting by
the chairman Monday afternoon.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1916-04-14


Sheriff Smith. States Attorney
Waldron. Attorney Gallagher and
StcnosrapI1er Mary Newell were
down from Beach last Saturday
to try grand larceny case before
Cour. here. The Judge released
the prisoner because of insuffi-
:icni evidence, but we are told
thai he was rc-arrested and will
he brought 10 trial again in an
other court. 1t is expected thai,
2Gditi"':al evidence will be
h:c1'"'! a the next trial. -Senti-
mel Butte Republican.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1916-04-14
DICKINSON WOMAN
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Mrs. J. p. Berringer, of Dickin.
son, mother of Mrs. C.. G. Smith OF
this city, was accidentally shot al
her home Monday morning. Full
particulars regarding the unfor-
tunate affair are not obtainable
The bullet entered her left side
above the heart, and though she
is in a serious condition. it is un-
derstood that she will recover.
Mrs. Smith left Monday after
roon to be in attendance at her
bedside.
e. B. Hance, more familiarlN
known i'm Beach as Glars Nj. RAM
is back at The Powers, where he
will assist this popular clothin.
FIRM unit! about the middle OF
May. when he will make his an.
nuaI calls about the Valley in the
interest Of The Clinton Falls Nur.
sery.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
BIC INTEREST IN
THE ELkS' FAIR
WILL BE HELD IN ROEHL GARAGE,
NOW BUILDING. THE FIRST
WEEK IN NOVEMBER
WHAT THE BOYS WILL OFFER PUBLIC

Interest is now being conferred ON
the Elks' fair which will be- held the
first week of November in the new
Roehl garage which is now in course
attraction the committee having the
fair in charge have arranged to give
away the 81. 200 Mitchell six-cylinder
automobile and the $500 Nictrola for
which tickets are now being sold. In
the popularity contest the queen will
he presented with a beautiful ring OF
platinum which is set with an anne.
thyst surrounded with diamonds. and
the lady receiving the second highest
lier, and in addition to that will be
maid of honor. The candidates for
these honors are working hard and u
spirited contest at the wind.up is eX.
pected -.- ...4.
During the fair the main floor of
the garage will be roped off for dane.
ing between the hours Of $50 and 1:
p. m, and a splendid orchestra viii
be on hand to furnish the music
Booths will be arranged around the
dancing floor where flowers, candies
ladies' fancy work. plaque and stems
may be purchased. and nmusements
such as a fish pond. country store
ham tree and others will be situated
In the basement there will he Il
Spanish kitchon. kangaroo court, nur
sery and the wonderful Midway Plas
ance where will be shown the famous
days Of ~, and other shows Of equn'
merit and excellence.
The fact that the Elk selling tn,
| largest number Of tickets will receive
a valuable keepsake from the lodge
has added timulus and keen competi
tion has developed at this early date
among many Of the members.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
LOCAL BRIEFS

G. L. Wilson OF Hilger was in the
city Monday.
d. A. Crichton Of Geraldine was in
town Monday.
AL Morgan of Winifred was here
on business Friday.
II. G. Ingersoll of Stanford was in
Lewistown Sunday.
Cora I. McCauley OF Danvers is a
guest at the Bright.
A. l.. Carlberg of Grass Range was
in the city uesday.
Mrs Fred Gordon of Heath spent
Saturday in the city.
l. v. Putnam came to the city Mon
day from Grass Range.
u. M. Sherman OF Garneill Wos in
town on business Tuesday.
G. o. Washburn Of Ntal was regis
tered at the Bright Monday.
e. M. Clinton of Denton was regis
tered at the Fergus Sunday.
Theo. Hogeland of Deerfield was
visiting in the city Sunday.
G. V. Peck was in town from his
ranch near Danvers Tuesday.
Mrs Anna Kenfield was among the
out-oftown visitors Saturday.
Fergus from his home at Roy.
a. J. Martz, principal of the Brooks
school, was a visitor Saturday.
S r. Douglas of Windham was trans
acting business in the city Saturday.
Mrs. c. J. Herin Of Winifred was
transacting business in the city Fri
day.
A. Bergseng of Flatwillow was
among the out-oftown visitors Mon
day.
Attorney |. r. Elliott of Grass Range
wa stransacting business in town Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. Erickson of Harlow
ton were guests at the Fergus hotel
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Nichols were
in the city from their home at Buffalo
Sunday.
A. w. Harrigan of Grass Range
was transac citing business in the city
Saturday.
w r. Sheehan, we'll known banker
attorney of Denton, was visiting in
the city Sunday.
Attorney Ralph J. Anderson made a
business trip to Grass Range Satur-
ness visitors Saturday.
Chas. H. Smith, publisher of the
Windham Leader. was among the busi.
ness visitors yesterday.
Andy J. Smith of Kendall passed
through town Saturday Oh his way
home after attending the state fair.
Joe Chaplain of Bisbee. AriZ. has
returned to his home after spending
Il few days with his uncle. N. J. Lit
tlejohn.
Zensal stops the itching Of eczema
Sold by Seiden Drug Co.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
LET WELL ENOUGH ALONE.

That the state of the country under
the Wilson administration IL such AS
to make the ancient adage Let we'll
enough alone emincntly applicable
and timely Is shown in tho following
report of William Hoster stan CORE
spondent OF the International News
Service, who is accompanying hughes
the iault-tlndcr in his campaign over
the western trail the pathilnders trav-
eled century ago.
From Denver. August 81. no reports
on the Hughes reception at n Colo
RADIO fair:
"IIvidence of the prosperity which
practically the entire west is enjoying
one Of the hardest nuts the candi-
date has to crack in this campaign -
greeted him on every side at this
gathering of farmers. There were not
less than 1000 automobiles lined np
along the race track when the Hughes
party entered the fair grounds. Thous'
ands Of Wellfed, well-clothed women
and children and prosperous looking
grangers were present.
"The sheds scattered about tho en-
closure were stocked with fat prize
hogs sleek cattle and every variety
of farm products, Overhead mono
plane evoluted. 1t was a fair sample
of the let well enough alone au-
diences which have greeted Mr.
Hughes throughout the tour"
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
WILL Be
FINISHED SOON

Engineer Mayo, who Ii in charge Of
work here for the G. T. Mash company.
which holds the contracts for cement
work in the city paving districts. states
that all base work for paving will bc
completed in about twelve days and
ready for the top coat. Concrete gut
ters are all in and the streets under
operation are now being leveled to
sub grade. Third, fourth and Fifth
avenues will practically be impassable
in those sections for the next two
weeks, but all work will be rushed
through In order to get ahead of the
cold weather The work Of installing
storm sewers III the new paving dis
tricts Is Just about finished.
B. T.. Mclchcrt has been awarded
the grading contract work for G. w.
johnson in boulcvarding district No.
16, on Main street hill. II the weather
permits, cement sidewalks will be laid
on one side of the hill this fall
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
" WEEKLY MEETING
/. OF CITY COUNCIL

The regular weekly meeting of the
city council was held Monday. May
or Symmes, Aldermen d'Autremont,
Kindschy, Vestrem and Matthews,
Clerk Fitton, Chief Beb and City At
torney Mueller were in attendance. A
great deal of current work was dis
posed Of.
RoOming house licenses were grant
ed to Thomas j. Healy to conduct a
rooming house at 124 East Main street,
and to Bert Cummings to conduct the
Modern rooms.
Prof. Cummings and several other
residents petitioned a change in the
grade of Boulevard between the rail
road and Eleventh avenue. The mat
ter was referred to the street and alley
committee and the city engineer di-
rected to place grade stakes for the
information of the people residing
along the street
Upon petition o. w. Freeman was
allowed until spring to construct the
sidewalk in front Of his property.
The city treasurer was directed to
register all road fund warrants until
The resolution of intention to boule-
ward Boulevard street. between Fifth
avenue and Eleventh avenue, was
signed and bids will be received and
contract let Oct. l6, the work to be
finished July 1, 1917.
The city engineer was directed to
keep the alleys in the downtown free
from obstruction and to make an in.
spection Of all paving, and report nee
essary repairs to the council at the
next meeting. Also to formally notify
Contractor Mcguire to make certain
repairs under his contract with the
city.
Bills were audited and allowed. The
bill of Joe Dugert for the loss of a
steer was disallowed. The bill of j.
w. Hughes for certain work replac.
ing the sidewalk along the property
of j. l.. Martin. was referred to the
committee with instructions to report
at the next meeting.
The bonds were released for the
construction work done on Seventh
and Eighth avenues and Washington
street by Contractor Hughes and Con.
tractor johnson.
| A number Of communications were
read and disposed of.
The report of the police magistrate
was received and approved During
the month of September the magis
trate reported fines amounting tc
$1,003, and fines paid amounting tc
$3.50.
The report of the city treasurer
showing balances in the funds Sep
tember 30, after an examination, wera
approved. The report: General fund
$4,974.3S; road fund (deficit), $776.34
fire fund (deficit), s3,547.11; water
works fund, $12,6O1.2S; library fund
$57695; Park fund, $21.2l; sinking
fund, $12,1S5.26; special improvement
prime $l4,S05.53; special improve
ment interest (deficit, $5.239.05; gen
eral fund, interest (deticit), S1,74567
firemen's disability fund, Soc; specia
savings fund, 5000; sprinkling fund
s75S4; sidewalk fund, $13.17 light
fund. $1723; Boulevard fund, No.
/ (deficit, $53.26; Boulevard fund. No
,, $l51.22. Received during the montl
of September; from licenses, $7n.75;
fees, $259.S0; other sources. $3,479.75
cash in banks, $2S.S04.6O; city improve
ment bonds $4,000 and cash in office
$1541S.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
FERGUS COUNTY SCHOOLS GET
SECOND PLACE At STATE FAIR

Fergus county schools which were
represented by rural city and high
schools were awarded second place
in the county competitive contest at
the state fair. In addition to the sec.
ond place in general competition. this
county was awarded first prize in
county competitive sewing, second
prize in industrial arts; first prize IN
school improvements; seven first and
two second individual prizes IN indus
trial arts: six first and four second
prizes in sewing, one second In school
art, county collective contest; first
and second prizes IN clay mounding
and three firsts and two seconds in
map drawing.
The Fergus county and Helena
booths in the educational department
were the centers of attraction, all lines
Of educational activities being dis.
played there. Many other counties.
principally those of northern and cen
trnl Montana, were represented, The
agricultural college of Bozeman. the
University of Missoula the School of
mines AT Butte, and the Normal of
Dillon. comprising the various
branches of the State university. were
represented with well selected exhibits
and demonstration work
The Fergus county educational booth
was In charge of County Snperinten.
dent Leila Baker and Manual Arts Di
rector NOgel of the city schools.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
BIG GAME HUNTING.

big game hunting season and condi,
tiOns were certainly ideal Reports
from the Belts are to tho effect there
was three inches of snow fell during
Saturday night which made tracking
ideal for the opening day The ele-
ments also favored duck hunters on
Spring creek Sunday and some good
bags are reported. Saturday night
geese and ducks could be heard circ.
ling over the lights of the city. This
would indicate they have started their
annual migration.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
TAKES
PRISONER HOME

II. +. Thomnsson. the sheriff from
Grove. Okla. left for home Sunday
with Charles Kelly in his custody.
Kelly was arrested on n telegraph
warrant which charged him with sci
ling mortgaged property and is being
taken back in order that he may ad
just the matter. claiming he released
the obligation by mailing draft at
the time he disposed Of the property
The holder Of the mortgage AYERS the
draft was never received.
Sheriff Thomasson IL one Of the
prominent officers Of his state. Since
1892 he has either been sheriff or n
deputy United States marshal In tho
latter capacity hc figured III the ap.
prehension of many of Oklahoma =
noted outlaws. and was one of the men
who captured that noted Indian out
law. Ned Christie. While not Il man
of robust physique his grim deter.
mined visage Is characteristic Of the
old-time frontier officer. and ii may
be safely predicted that when he went
out he would return with his man.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
LYLE BISHOP TO GO TO PACIFIC
COAST ON WELL EARNED VACATION

Lyle Bishop. the popular director
Of the Judith theatre orchestra, haS
closed his engagement IN the city and
will leave for the Pacific coast in a
few days. Mr. Bishop has been in
the city for about six months and dur
ing that time has made many friends
In speakinG to a representative of the
Fergus County Democrat, he said.
Following my profession has led me
pretty generally over the United
States, and ! am frank To say Lewis
town has won a place in my heart
second TO none. While my future
plans are rather indefinite ! think
that after a short vacation on the
coast | will return to l.ewistown with
the view Of making this my perma-
nent home.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
MANY ADMIRERS Or MISS RANKIN
HEAR HER SPEAK IN LEW|STOWM

Miss .Jeannette Rankin of Missoula.
republican candidate for congress, and
the only woman in the United States
to claim this distinction, spoke before
large crowd Of enthusiastic admirers
at the Presbyterian church last even
ing. Miss Rankin made an able talk,
as she always does, and undoubtedly
strengthened her popularity. +. c..
Russell, republican candidate for dis
trict Judge. introduced Miss Rankin,
and the meeting was concluded with
talk by Judge Cheadle
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
TAXES NOW ARE
ALL COMP PUTEO
BOOKS ARE BALANCED AND DE.
LIVERED TO COUNTY TREAS.
Err WHO WANTS TO SEE YOU.
THOSE Who WILL PAY OVER 81 900

The force employed on the tax rolls
peted their labors. The taxes are
now all computed. the books balanced
and delivered to the county treasurer
where taxes will be payable after and
including today. The taxes as com.
puted by the clerks office do not in.
clude the special improvement, sewer,
paving. boulevarding. sprinkling, light.
ing or sidewalk assessments in the
Incorporated towns OF the county. as
these assessments are certified direct
ly to the county treasurer by the clerks
of the respective towns.
The assessed valuation Of the county
now stands at $22.4l2.S45, and the
total tax to collect, exclusive of spec,
ial municipal assessments. amounts to
$3.50, ,11643, which will be divided into
the various funds as follows: State
$5.60433: state insane and tubercu-
losis bond. $1,l1S20; stock bounty,
$6,173.53; county general (road, poor.
and high schooD. 1861 $3.50: poor
s12.l2S; road. $1O.4SO; general school
$S9.65O.5l; schools Especial levies),
$161 ,97364; city Of Lewistown. $46.-
O29.SS; city of Moore. $3.197.74; city
of Stanford. $1.69430: city Of Denton,
$1,S16.45; Benchland fire, $ll7.S5;
Coffee Creek fire, $1914l Hilger fire
$l54 90; Moccasin fire. $76766; Wind
ham fire, $154.40; Winifred fire
$217.05.
The ten largest taxpayers in the
county are: Chicago. Milwaukee Il st
Paul Railway company, $53. ,04;
Great Northern Railway company, SAT,
3S9lS; Bank Of Fergus County. 81,
SO597; Long Investment company, &C.,
46O.96; Power Mercantile company
$5,273.32; hrnesKing Development
company, $5.12S.91; Judith Mercantile
& Cattle company. $4.723.74: c. e
Shoemaker, S414S.3O; First National
Bank. Lewistown. $3,713l9. and Cot
tonwood Coal company. $3,699.12. The
following list shows all who will pa,
the county treasurer over $1,000 ii
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-10-05
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of III" ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness and that is by constitution.
al remedies. Deafness Is caused by an intlamed
condition Of the mucous lining ~ the Eustac IN
Tube. When this tube is inhamed you have a
rumblng sound or imperfect hearing and when
1t Is entirely closed Deafness is the result. and
unless the Inflammation be- taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition. hear
ing will be destroyed forever: nine cases ont Of
ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but
in6amed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness tcaused by crtarrh, that cannot he
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
FL CHENEY & CO. Toledo. 0.
Sold by Druggists. 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.