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Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
WESTERN STATES ARE IN THE GRIP
Of COLDEsT WEATHER OF WINTER

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-Far
western states are in the grip today
Of the coolest weather of the winter.
In Helena, thermometers registered ~
degrees below zero. There was more
than a foot of snow in eastern Wash
ington and Montana and transconti-
mental trains were runnig behind time.
One man was found frozen to death
in Washington, having separated from
companions while on trapping expe-
dition In Oregon rural free dellv-
cry mail carrier and two farmers in
different sections Of the state have
been missing since Friday. Because
of additional snowfall, searching par
ties have returned and reported they
| found no trace Of the men.
Southwestern Nevada is also eXpe-
riencing zero weather. Searchers who
started Sunday to seek breaks in lines
carrying power from the mountains to
Tonopah and other towns have not
been heard from and more snow caused
anxiety lest the searching parties may
be lost.
The storm reached southern Cal
ifornia and parts of Los Angeles to-
day after furry which melted as il
fell, but which capped the nearby
| foothills with streamers of white.
In the mountains of Fresno county
California, the snowfall yesterday was
four feet. A local train stalled sew
eral days at Huntington Lake finally
plowed itself out today.
Mount Ts.malpais and Mount Diablo
overlooking San Francisco bay, were
tipped with snow today the first o.
the season.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
SPENDING MILLIONS

Counties of Montana Will Have s2
Figures
he
a. OF o o to-Ia
Highways
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28

300 to 3:45-Flax fibre discussion.
3:45 to 4:15-Co-operation by Mr..
w. Beers of Bozeman Estate college).
Evening banquet-Prof M. ]. Abbey
Of the state college will have charge
of the poultry work and each period
will be OF interest.
Don't forget the special work in
cement, the flax fibre plant, the seed
plant, the county fair, the stock and
grain judging contests and the even
ing cntertainment-nor the exhibition
of the wheat, flour and bread by the
Montana flour mill.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
MISS bRABSTON
BECOMES BRIDE

David M. Crichton, prominent bust
ness man of Geraldine, and Miss Kath-
eryn Brabston, one Of the most val
ued members of the high school fac
ulty, were married at 5 o'clock Sun
day morning at the Methodist church.
Rev. G. M. Donaldson performing the
ceremony. in the presence Of few
intimate friends. They left a little
later for Great Falls and will go from
there to Geraldine to reside, Mr. Crich-
ton being in the farm loan and insur-
ance business there. He is a native
of Alyth, Scotland, and came to Mon
tana six years ago. The bride is
from Vicksburg, Miss. and for year
and half past has been in charge of
the Latin department Of the high
school.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
FARMERS WEEK
BEGINS JAN. |
Continued from Page One.)


low to treat them; over-nutrition, un.
Ier-nutrition, anemia, constipation,
ricketts,, etc.
II to 12-Discussion and question
box covering work of the week. Every
me be prepared to hand in written
questions or to ask oral and to join
the discussion.
2:3O to 4:30---Planning meals dem
onstration; the preparation of a sim
pie meal.
Gasoline Engines.
The following Is the outline for study
of gasoline engines and motor car
principles.
The object of this course is to ex-
plain the principles underlying gas
engine construction and operation and
% illustrate the movements and me-
chanical combinations adopted in pres
ent-day practice.
The sole object in preparing tho
;harts, illustrations and demonstra
lions which will be given out is to
make the principles of gas engines
absolutely clear and with these clear
| iy in mind there should be no diff
| ,ulty in operating any machine of the
| ype under consideration.
l.. Principles Of a gas engine; parts
ind names of each; actual parts to
! be on hand for illustration, strokes,
order and length Of each; valve tim
.ng; explanation or cycle; four-stroke
and two-stroke motors; Instructions
given for setting timing gears" when
out of mesh; timing spark; when
spark should occur.
2. Cooling system discussed; air
water, pumps, fans, etc; engine bal
ance. Why four or eightcylindel
engine is not perfect balance; why
j six-cylinder is. Carburetors and
gasoline feeds; automatic and mechan
icaliy controlled air inlets; carbure
tors with side and central mixing
chambers; gravity feed, pressure feed
Stewart vaeuum tank feed system.
B. Horsepower explained in under
standable terms; brake horsepower
actually tested on several gas en-
gines; speed of engines; tensile
strength OF gasoline.
4. Ignition principles; make ant
Break; high tension; magnetism
breaker points; distributor; advance
and retard; "Cut-out-relays."
5. Care Of gas engines; trouble
shooting; bearings; lining up from
wheels.
There will be an opportunity tt
ask questions at all times during lee
lures. If you are thinking OF con
structing barns or other farm con
veniences, you will get valuable sue
r gestions from the manual training de
partment
Rope Work.
$ January l, 9:1O-Construction Q
] rope, care of rope, relaying strands
/ end whips, end spices, eye splice.
S January 2, 9:lO-Short splice.
: January 3, 9:10--Long splice.
d January A, 9:10-Long or transmi:
} sion splice.
0 January 5-Rope halters.
January 6-Some useful knots an
bitches.
Mr.. Grain Man.
g Cooperative elevator day-9:15 t
: 9.30-Music.
i $50 to 0:05-Address b. Mr.. JON
u McVey Of Great Falls.
l. 1906 to 10:30--Address by M
u Wiley Scott of Benchland.
!, 1890 to 11:20--Addresses by NJ
r. A. Bennett of Great Falls, Mr..
q II, Miner of Suffolk and Mr.. H. Gram
n ~ OF Lewistown.
n 11:2o to 12-General discussion
It Noon, 1:30 to l 1:45-Music.
e 1.45 to 2:20-Farm bureau orgal
h ization.
l. 2:30 to 3:00-Squirre poison der
cnstratiOn.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
RaxalIi County.

Total amount spent on roads and
bridges during 1915, $62,6O2. Plans
for this year include bridges at total
cost of $4,000. Total amount it is
planned to spend this year on county
road building and improvements. $50,
900. This county has 500 miles Of
national or park-to-park highways.
Fergus County.
Spent on roads and bridges in 1915
S119,412. Plans for work in 1916 in
Guiding 100 miles new road to cost
$75.O 900 and 40 new bridges to cost
approximately $4,000. This county
has 400 miles Of highway within its
borders that can be considered as sec
tions Of through national highways o.
park-to-park trails.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
CITY SCHOOLS WILL RESUME
(. Their WORK ON JANUARY 2

While the Fergus county high school
students need not return to their
studies until January s, the city
schools will resume work on January
2, or Immediately following the holi-
days
The reason for the longer vacation
for the high school is the holding of
the farmers meeting in that building
the first week in January.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
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LOW TEMPERATURES.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 26.-Abnor-
mally low temperatures prevailed
throughout the Rocky mountain region
tonight, with snow and zero weather
reported from all sections. Snow in
the mountains of western Colorado,
Utah and Wyoming was seriously in
terfering with railroad traffic. Trains
from the west were reported ten hours
late.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
EASY VICTORY
FOR FERGUS HI
TOWN TEAM GOES TO DEFEAT IN
ONE-SlDED GAME-WINNERS
SHOW FEW FLASHES.
DEVELOP SOME CLEVER TEAM WORK

Giving promise that they will be in
the running this season for the state
high school basketball championship,
and with two of its stars, MacGowan
and Ottman, out Of the game, Fergus
high Thursday night had little trouble
in easily defeating the town team, score
40 to 90. In short, it was a flashy
game, with men on both sides showing
class, but owing to the one-sided score
interest Jagged at tunes, and the pep
was lacking.
However. enough was shown to in
dicate that the high school under the
tutorage of Coach Plank, athletic di-
rector, is developing team that will
show speed, cleverness and smooth
execution during the season. The
teamwork of the scholastics at times
was bewildering, and resulted in many
OF the points scored.
Lack in Teamwork.
The town boys, while consisting or
good players individually, showed lack
of practice and teamwork. The bask
ct shooting of the city lads was woe
fully inaccurate, and too many long
shots were attempted. Of course, lack
OF practice together accounts for
much of this. At times the town team
would rally and make things mighty
interesting, showing what might be
expected If they were all in their bes1
playing form.
Finke proved the heavy scorer fol
the students, but all Of the quintettt
;ptN bn rnllIn1n
The Lineup.
The lineup Of the two teams fol
lows: h-Grentencourt and Waite
guards; Funke, center; Dyer an'
Smith, forwards. Town-Hanley ant
Soper, forwards; Johnson, center
Carter and White, guards, with Ram
sey playing for White in second halt
At the end OF the first half the scor
was 2S to 12.
Faculty is There.
The preliminary game proved @
more than ordinary interest and
good deal Of enjoyment was create
thereby. The faculty surprised tn
seniors and took them to defeat by tn
score of 22 to 49, The game was clos
throughout. Principal Cummins wa
in a faculty uniform and did his shar
in bringing home the bacon Coac
Plank was a source of strength fc
the pedagogues.
Havre After Holidays.
The first game after the holiday
for Fergus high will be Havre hig
on the local grounds. The north MOI
tana team is strong one and ha
made good showings at the state tou
ney the past two years. This shoul
prove very good contest, and the Il
Gals will have to be at their best
win.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
MRS. STouGH, PIONEER OF maiden,
REAL OLD-T|MER OF THE COUNTY

Thirty-one years ago today Mrs. A,
J. Slough arrived in Maiden, Mont,
prepared to spend her first Christmas
in the Treasure State. She had left
Kansas City on December 16 and had
come from Billings over 200 miles by
stage Christmas in Montana at that
time was quite different than today
but was none the less enjoyable. The
Stoughs still own the house at Maiden
which was their home then, and at
the present time the house is being
occupied. Mrs. Slough can truly claim
the title of "old-timer'' and can tell
of many happy years spent in this part
of Montana-Stanford World.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28
cHRlsTMAS AT FOREST GROVE.

FOREST GROVE, Dec. ga large
crowd attended the Christmas enter.
tainment given here by the people Of
Forest Grove and Miss Biddles school
on Friday evening. After the distri.
button of presents by Santa Claus, all
enjoyed dancing until the wee sma'
hours.
Miss Mayme Biddie, who closed q
successful eight months term in
charge of the school here, has been
asked to take charge of the school next
year at an increase in salary. There
will be two rooms next year, which
will be a great advantage to the chill.
dren.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-28

RECOVERY FROM BLIZZARD.
FARGO, N. D., Dec. 26-Fargo and
it's neighboring rural sections in east
ern North Dakota and western Mime
sofa, were recovering tonight from the
worst blizzard of the season to date
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-22
|ImP0RTANT RUSSIAN FORCE. IS HANDED IN SAL0N|KI TO
 HELP OFFENSIVE 0F ALLIES
HER TROOPS MOBILlZED, RUmANIA IS LIKELY TO
 JOIN WITH ALLIES SOON

for war, which in the last few days has been at fever heat, has suddenly cooled It is stated that possibly the end of the mpbilization is responsible for the change, if not the serious words uttered in the Hungarian par liament.
 CThis is the first hint of a Rumanian mobilization that has been permitted to pass the allied censorship. Almost nothing has come through since the Balkan situation in it's present phase reached a critical stage.)
 The Bucharest despatch adds that there is no doubt that Premier Bra- uano has reached an understanding with the entente so that further nego- tiations are unnecessary now for ac- tual participation in the war. Mean while, the semi official Rumanian press is savagely attacking the con- servative organ which undertook, to discuss mobilization and related meas ures.
 More ammunition from France and Russia is asserted to be arriving.
 The white heat discussion in Bu- charest political circles is now de- clared to be subsiding despite the al- legged imminencet of the decisive step.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-22
ITALIAN CONTINGENT LANDED AT SALONIKI
 OF IMPORTANT SIZE

Paris, Aug. 22-The Italian contin- gent of troops landing at Saloniki is bf important proportions, according to Information here., Tn addition, the Temps in it's review of the military bituation alludes to the presence of lRussian troops along the vardar river. which if confirmed would make i've billed contingents engaged in the en- tente campaign in the Balkans.
 The Encouragement of the landing of the Italian troops at Saloniki is re- garded here as deeply significant, i'm hicating an important reinforcement -of the already large army of the en- fente armies composed mainly of British and Serbian troops.
 The Italian movement also is con- ptrued as showing that comprehensive political agreements have been ar- Fahged in advance as hitherto it was understood Italy withheld from par ticipation in the Balkan campaign out of consideration for Greek sensibilities over the predominance of their fnfiu- once in the eastern Mediterranean.
 The participant tion of the Italians in
 he Balkan campaign also is consid- cred another evidence of the interna- tional spirit prevailing among the al- Hes and is compared to the sending of the Russian contingents to France. By this movement the allies are dis trfbuting their electives far beyond Their own borders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-22
A.O.A. OF STATE AT MIDDL ETOWN
 FOR FIELD DAY
Throngs of Visitors Flock to the Big Event of
 Hibernians

Middletown, Conn.,, Aug. 22-The Hibernians of Connecticut today took possession of Middletown. It was the occasion of their field day, and the introductory event of the bi-en- nial convention which will extend through Thursday. No better day ever fell to the lot of this organization. It was a bit hot but the city was swept by a gentle breeze most of the fore- noon tempering the suns rays and making thes marching of the lodges and of the uniformed branches not uncomfortable
 It was not possible to fix definite estimate of the number of members of the order who turned out or of the influx of visitors. The aggregate ex- ceeded the figure which the local re- ception committee had planned for. Special trains brought in lodges from the more distant part of the state, while trolleys and automobiles were the means of conveyance of thous- ands of others.
 AS fast as lodges arrived they were given places in line for the parade which was started shortly after II o'clock. This was the main feature. of the day and upon its conclusion the visitors went to Crystal Lake Pari for dinner and later to witness the Athletic games.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-22
SCAFfOlO, WITH THREE PAINTERS ON II, BREAKS !
Trio of Workmel Receive Bruises After Jumping
 25 Feet to Ground

Three painters had to jump about 25 feet to the ground this morning when the scaffolding on which they were working broke in halves They suf- fered severe shaking up and numer- ous painful bruises, but no broken bones.
 Samuel Berman, 2S years of age, Julius Wine, "A, and John Roberts, 20. all of 713 Pembroke street, were paint ing house at 66 Laurel court this morning when the scaffold, ladder with planking upon it. cracked in the middle. As they heart the cracking of the lumber and the ladder sagged in the middle the three prepared to lower it to the ground when it broke completely.
 The three jumped clear of the scaf- fold and struck in a heap. The plank ing fell few feet from them but the ladder hung in two sections from the supports.
 Believing that the man he'd been se- rlously injured, a call was sent for the ambulance corps Dr.. s. I. Franki found the men not severely hurt. Ber- man suffered bruises of the right hip, Wine bruises of the right arm, and Roberts, bruises of the left arm and leg. After treatment, the surgeon ad- vised them to go home and rest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-22
.DOCIQRS ARE.
 'B||'A|B|Y'IlNG' ON .BIGIQuESTI0N
Sophian Declares It Isn't Up to Them to Decide Wheth- CT or Not Bridgeport Will Have City Hospital, But to the People of City.

The Bridgeport Medical association is ''babying'' the question, when it gives an opinion as to how the need for increased hospital facilities shall be met by the people of Bridgeport, according to pr. Abraham Sophian, at whose suggestion, a city hospital is being planned.
 The society has agreed that better facilities are needed. That ends their part. It is for the people of Bridge port to decide whether or not city hospital shall be built," declared the epidemiologist this afternoon.
 pr. Sophian attended a long meet ing this afternoon of the health of ficers of Fairfield county. held in The Stratfield. The meeting decided two questions. and then adjourned for luncheon, after which the meeting was resumed
 It was agreed that six weeks shall be the minimum period of quarantine for Fairfield county infantile paralysis cases that aren't removed to an Iso- 1ation hospital.
 The physicians and sanitary ex- perts discussed quarantining persons who have been exposed to infantile paralysis. and who might become cases. It was agreed that they should be kept under observation at least two weeks. >> Continued on page l)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-22
AuRILIO AND PAL HELD FOR TRIAL
 IN UPPER COURT
Bound Over Accused of Holding Up Chance Ac-
 ,quaintance in Stratford
Especial to The lFarmer.l

Stratford, Aug. 22-Probable cause was found today in the Stratford town court by Deputy Judge Frank E.. Blakeman against Anthony Aurilio of ST Clarence street, Bridgeport, and Herman Gilbert, who gave his ad- dress as New York, charged with theft of SIS from Theodore Allen, a bar Der. of 67S Lafayette street, Bridge port. Both young men were bound over to the superior court under bonds of $250. Up to late this afternoon they were unable to procure bonds man.
 MT. Allen told the court today that he was given his regular day off and took aItrip to Walnut Beach, Near Il o'clock he boarded car. for Bridgeport at Walnut Beach station. Auri1io and Herman also boarded the car. The three engaged in con versation and Allen. telling them that he was stranger, asked Aurilio where he could buy glass of beer. Gilbert replied that he knew a place and all three alighted from, the car at East Main street, Stratford.>
 After Allen walked considerable Gsstance he inquired of, them con- corning the saloon. They replied I've will be there in few minutes. '' Allen said. T guess won't bother" and started to turn back
 Gilbert grabbed him by the throat, he alleges, and Aurilio rified his Npock- cts. Having procured the money both disappeared in the darkness and Allen made his way back to East Main street and Ferry Boulevard.
 He told Raymond Mcbride, who conducts the bar at the Stratford Inn of his encounter and of his being bereft of all his money. State Po- liceman Rowe H. Wheeler. who hap pened to be in Konnert's garage next door to the Stratford Inn, was noti- fled and set after the two highway men, He chased them through East Main street, past the Weatogue Coun- try club and finally apprehended them on the highway a few hundred yards beyond Washington bridge, Milford Both were searched. On the person of Gilbert was found ss.75 and Auri- lio had $5.25 in his pockets. Gilbert also carried a skeleton key and Auri- lio fiashhght.
 SIdte fohceHidH WHecieT DrOuSnl them back to the Inn and Allen iden- tified them as the men who held him up. Aurilio and Gilbert told Wheel CT that they had been walking to the beach, having jumped of the car al Washington bridge.
 ;In court today Raymond Mcbride and Edward Bowen, chef at the Stratford Inn, identified the two as the ones who held up Allen as they saw the trolley car stop c short dis. tance from the Inn and the three aIighted and went into East Mair street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-22
PERSHlNC LAUDS
 HIS TROOPS IN
 BORDER REVIEW

Field Headquarters, American Puni- tive Expedition, Aug. 21, by Radio to Columbus; NM, Aug. 22.-Warlike eff ficiency radiated from the troops of his command who passed in review to- day before Gen. J. J. Pershing, leader of the expedition.
 "The finest body of men I ever had the pleasure of commanding" declar- ed the general after the last wagon rumbled past. land fit for any action"
 Perfectly drilled and equipped, the 5000 men made an impressive specta- cle. The picturesque touch was the appearance on the scene of three ae- roplanes, which came through the morning mist and skinned just above the moving columns.
 Washington, Aug. 22-Senator Weeks received an appeal today from of some of the state troops on the Mexican border, who, it is declared, have received only $6 each since they went to the border more than two months ago.
 T am informed" said Senator Weeks, that enlisted men of the light artillery have received only $6 since they went to the border. I also am informed that the same applies to other Msssa chusetts and some of the Pennsylvania troops. I shall take the matter up with the war department at once."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-22
SH! EBENEzER AND J. HENRY
 SEE HOLC0MB
Governor and G. O. P. Boss Close Doors When Hill
 Arrives, Too

Hartford, Aug. 22-Congressman E. J. Hill, of the 4th district and Chairman J. Henry Roraback, of the Republican state central committee, held a prolonged conference in the executive office in the capitol today. Shortly after the governor arrived at the office. the state chairman put in an appearance. The doors leading into the governors office were wide open and there was nothing to indi- cate that the topic of conversation was of a confidential nature.
 Congressman Hill came to the of- ice shortly before 12 o'clock. It
 vas then that the doors were closed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-22

The employees committee of $40 con- tinued to mark time and considered issuing a statement refuting charges of the railway heads that the Presi- dents settlement plan would provide virtually a 25 per cent. wage increase. rather than an actual eight-hour work day. A statement issued by the rail- road executives said 1t was impossi- ble to believe public opinion would favor giving up the principle of arbd- tration and the granting of $50.00O,- 900 increased wages 70 one-seventh of all railway employees who belong to the union brotherhoods. without a hearing before a public tribunal"
 Petitions bearing signatures. of So,- 900 employees not members of the brotherhoods protesting against a strike were on file at the White House today.
 At 10 o'clock this morning the men went into a meeting which was at- tended by leaders of all four brother hoods. No special purpose was at- ,tached to Handf the leaders said 1t was just to Keep the men together. A statement in reply to the arguments of the railroad executives on the ques- tion of arbitration was being prepared by the leaders and probably will be issued for publication tomorrow. The brotherhood officials described the situation as unchanged. The railroad executives made a formal announce ment that consideration of the situa- tion has been turned over to com-