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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
GERMAN OFFICIAL
CABLE

GERMAN HEADQUARTERS Army
Group Ruprecht, Sept. 24.-The per-
manent battle on the Somme is again
in full swing. The artillery combat
between Ancre and Somme has
reached extraordinary violence. Night
attacks of the enemy near Courcel-
lette, Rancourt and Bouchavesnes
have failed In the Meuse district the
fire west of the river and in separate
sectors east of the river has increased
in violence. On the whole front the
firing is lively and there have been
numerous air conflicts both within our
lines and beyond the enemies lines all
favorable to us. We shot down "a
aeroplanes of which 20 were dropped
along the Somnle front. Lieuts. Bod
decke, Winkens and Hohemdorf es-
pecialIy distinguished themselves. Our
losses we're six aeroplanes. Late in
the evening of Friday, September 22,
bombs that were dropped on Mann
helm killed one person and did some
damage. Repeated attacks by hostile
flyers were made behind our lines.
At Lille six civilians were killed and
IL houses damaged. One of our air
ships on the night of the 22nd at.
tackled the British military establish
ments east of Burgeogne.
EASTERN WAR THEATER, Prince
Leopold's Front, Sept. 24.-Strong
Russian masses attacked five times
between Sereth and Stripa, north Of
Zberev. The enemy penetrated our
A.. . wH. La.k Int
elected by a counter attack. leaving
behind 700 prisoners and seven ma
chine guns. Further south all attacks
broke down before our lines with
heavy enemy losses.
ARCHDUKE CARL'S FRONT, Sept.
24.-In the Cal pathians we have re.
conquered territory lost in former
combats on the eastern front Of Gin
breslava and gained ground between
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
SIXARE INJURED
when Street CAR
JUMPS TRACK

tAssoeisted Press by Federal Wirelessl
OMAHA, Neh.. Sept. 25.-Six per
sons were injured today when street
car beyond control raced for % city
blocks, finally jumping the tracks and
smashing into telephone pole. The
car was entirely demolished.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
WANTS TOSEE .
country RETURN
TO SP|RITOF 81

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Sept. 25,-
Republican Candidate Charles Evans
Hughes, addressing the veterans of
the Civil War, declared he wanted TO
see this country fired with the spirit
of 81"
He said the United States could not
endure unless each generation stands
firmly for the dignity of American
citizenship and for the honor of the
flag.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
Crete in Hands Of Revolutionists

LONDON Eng Sept 25Additiona details of the revolution
Crete has through Reuters The despatch declares
10000 armed insurgents control of the island and the Greek
reported to have turned the
to the leaders of the nsurrecton.
An Athens despatch nmaes xPemier Venizeos has gone
o Saoniki. .a-.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
Berlin Hears Bucharest is Raided

received here today
capital Rumana dropping number OF
tell OF further
British and Serbian
attac heavy
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
WEEKLY SUGAR
MARKET CABLE

= The following weekend cable
4 letter on the sugar market was :
= received this morning by Alexan-
y der & Baldwin from its New
= York house: ..- K
y NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-Sales (
\ for the week were $4,000 bags of
= Cubas in stores. Shipments :
\ were, 10000 bags Porto Ricos. :
\ Full duty store or afloat. About :
\ SIS tons 96 Philippines and 1000
y tons SO Philippines, $4,000 tons
\ Louisiana, all to refiners. @.--.
q ::.-= <.a>-....
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
TUG ORDERED LONG ISLAND END TO MEET GERMAN MERCHANT SUBMARINE
NEW YORK STOCK
MARKET TODAY

Following are the closing prices Of
stocks on the New York market to-
day, sent by the Associated Press over
the Federal Wireless: ... ...--
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25


25oders received from New Lon
Montauk Point to ass
thought the Oneeked tor
cremen hash safe neutral waters
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
Late News At A Glance
WILSON VIII ADVANCE GENERAL PERsAlNe

wAsHINeToM Sept 2sseretary Of War Baker today
malorsenera Eben Swift Francis French Edwin
succeeding NJ Maeob
who on the list -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25

The rabies epidemic is spreading
eastward in Utah.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
EARL OF ESSEX DIES

ASSOCIATED Press BY Federal Wireless)
LONDON, England, Sept. 25.-The
Earl of Essex died today at Newman
ket. ~. TX
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
ISLAND SINKS INTO SEA

TOXIC, Japan.-The island Of Nil
jima of the Kozan group. which lay in
the Pacific ocean about 600 miles
south of Yokohama, recently disap-
peared. It came into existence Janli-
airy 25, 1914. as a result OF volcanic
action and had a coast line OF about
two miles.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25

new YORK y Sept 2-to the frss tune nssy zen years
the close on Nearly half Of the trading
effect the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25

Charles
lieu of bond Prior
board
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25

Ludeva and BavaIeudeva, Northeast
Kirlfbaba there was an engagement
with tenacious fighting On both sides.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25

sIEBENGURGENs WAR THEATER.
Sept. 24.-Russian attacks On fuk1n
Pass and to the westward were r.
pulsed. In the B1't1ns there have
been no incidents q inporIs1ee
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25


Kae
CarYalho
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backs att the wi lin a shorttim ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25
Lone EXPECTED BREMEN NAY now
BE ENTERING LONG ISLAND SOUND

10000 ARMED INSURGENTS TAKE POSSESSION ISLAND
OF CRETE-GUARD DESERTS AND MAY FOLLOW Ex-
PREMIER TO SAL 0NlKl-BATTlES IN BALANCE ON All
FRONTS-RUSSlANS CAPTURE A STRATEGIC POSITION
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-25

.eld. tex-dividend. +unquoted.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
Commission to Investigate
CAUSE Or TRAIN WRECK
UNDER INVESTIGATION

Ogden, Feb 6.-An inquest In con
nection with the death Of ]. w.
Likely in the Southern Pacific wreck
at Jackson, Utah, Saturday morning
was conducted by Box Elder county
authorities in the depot building to
day.
At the same time a Southern Pa.
cifc board OF inquiry examined wit
1esses to got ut the cause of the ac
cident, but neither the coroner's. jury
nor the board of inquiry had com
7'eted the work this evening and will
rake up the matter again tomorrow
William Lowe, Box Elder county at
torney, conducted the inquest before
Abraham Zundell the coroner. Sher
m John Zunde'l, accompanied by
members OF the coroner's jury, ac
,ompanied the Rox Elder authorities
from Brigham City today.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
MELTING SHOWS CAUSE
DANGER FROM FLOODS
Warnings Sent Out In Northwest
TranscontinentaI Trains Again
Moving

Seattle, Wash. Feb. 5.-Trnnsc",-
tinental trains began to get THROUGH
the mountains today for the first
time In about week. Two eastbourd
trains from Seattle penetrated the
Cascades and proceeded on the Nor
thorn Pacific railroad. The Great
Northern continued to detour its
trains, but expected to have n clear
'inc by midnight. The Chicago,
Milwaukee G st. Paul expect Its TO-
tary plows to give clear track to-
night.
Trains from the east began reach
ing Portland. oregon fol owing a
'our day blockade and that city Ie-
ported normal conditions
Flood warnings have been sent out
following advices that snow Is melt
ing in the mountains.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
Stock Suffers
From Weather
Intense Cold and Shortage of Feed
Affects Both Cattle and
Sheep

Salt Lake. Feb. 6.-Catt'e and
sheep in the south central part Of
Utah and especially along the San
pete branch OF the Denver & Rio
Grande, are suffering from the cold
and from shortage CT feed.
Hay along the line has reached the
highest price in years. 1t is he'd by
farmers and dealers at $14 ton.
White there have been few losses
on account or lack Of feed for sheep,
II is thought by the railroad officials
that serious condition may face
the sheepmen OF that part OF the
state. as a great many bands Of
sheep, are some distance from tho
railroad, and the roads are blocked
with snow, This makes il Almost
impossible to get any quantity of hay
or feed to the flocks in the hills.
A great number OF those winterlnR
sheep In the south central part Of
the state are prepared for winter,
but large number OF smaller own
ers failed 10 lay in a sufficient guam
tity of hay during the summer and
fall.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
NOTICE TO
TAXPAYERS

A meeting Is hereby cal ed Of the
taxpayers of Cache county to be hold
Thursday, February 10, at p. IN.
Mt the county court house for the
purpose Of taking into consideration,
the demand made upon the county
assessor to increase land values lar
above what his judgment says they
should be assessed.
The assessor has been threatened
on his bonds for not assessing land
as high as some members of the
State Board of Equalization feel 1t
should be assessed.
The purpose OF the meeting is to
determine IL the taxpayers will stand
with the assessor in his judgment.
The officials of the taxpayers lea.
que feel that Assessor Woodward is
too high in his judgment at present
valuations. A large attendance Of
taxpayers is desired.
Signed
CHAIRMAN TAXPAYERS LEAGUE
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
PREDICTS ALLIANCE BETWEEN
GERMANY AND GREAT BRITAIN

New York, Feb. 5.-United States
Senator J. Hamilton Lewis of iii
nois, speaking here tonight at a ban
quet OF the Hudson county, IN. J.)
Bar association, predicted at the end
OF the world war the first important
Alliance for commercial purposes
will be between Great Britain and
Germany.
As against America and her COM
mercial advance in the Orient and
South America, he said, Germany and
England will be one united opposi-
ton"
Senator Lewis declared there Is
not one friendly nation in the world
that would give life Or expend a
dollar out of any spirit of affection
or regard 70 preserve any interest of
the United lStates. Our future trou-
bles he declared, will result from
our attempt TO enforce the Monroe
doctrine.
"The European nations" he assert
ed will deny US the right to serve
as guardians for South America and
will bring their forces to South or
Central America and call upon us TO
advance there with our armed fore
es to dislodge them
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

T. w. Peterson and w. +. Ander'
son, prominent citizens of Hyrum.
were in Logan yesterday on bust.
ness. Mr.. Peterson recently return.
ed from a trip into the Box Elder
county where he has his sheep. He
says his sheep are in good condition.
There are, however, some sheep on
the winter range that are not doing
very well. They were forced to go
without water for considerable
length Of time last fall and when the
snow finally came. there has been
considerable loss in some flocks.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
A CARLOAD OF PiPELESS
FURNACES COMING TO LOGAN

No middieman's profit for you to
pay We buy direct from the manu-
facturers and can save you 30 per
cent on your Pipeless Furnace If or
dered now.
Our furnaces are installed by men
who understand the heating bust.
ness. The material in them IL the
best that can be obtained and they
are fully guaranteed. We return
your money II you are not satisfied.
Call and see us before you buy.
w. OSWELL JACKSON & CO., Sue
cessors to AThe Newman Stuart Co..
Logan, Utah ADV. 2-10
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
Fire Breaks OUt
AfIesh al Ottawa
New Blaze Quickly Controlled; Jar
dine Munitions Plant Is Set
On Fire

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 5..-A fash of
fame from the ruins of the central
section of the parliament buildng
and the alarm OF fire which quickly
followed caused apprehension in
the city tonight, but the blaze was
quickly extinguished. Little addition.
al damage was caused
A fire today in the Jardine muni-
tons factory at Hespeler, Waterloo
County. Ontario, so alarmed the man.
agement and the village authorities
that they applied to ottawa to have
ordered out an overseas regiment
stationed in the neighborhood. The
b'aze, however, was got under con.
troll, after 1t had destroyed the shell
manufacturing building and damaged
several other structures. Two Aus
TRANS and one German were arrest
ed on suspicion. But for quick re.
Spouse of the fire department, the
authorities said tonight that the en-
tire plant would have probably been
destroyed. The fire which broke out
in the machine shop, spread rapid.
y. Company officials said there was
no doubt that It was Of incendary
origin.
Commission TO Investigate
Sir Robert Borden, the premier,
announced today that the govern
ment proposes appointing commits.
sion Of three to investigate the cause
of fire which destroyed the parlia.
ment buildings. The three commits
sioners will be armed with far reach.
ing authority and will have the do
minion secret service at their dis
posal.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

There will be meeting in the
Seventh ward meeting house on Fri.
day at 1880 p. m. for the purpose Of
discussing the advisability Of taking
early precautions to prevent the high
waters Of Logan river this spring
from flooding the Island. 1t is sug.
gested by some that concrete walls
should be built in places to prevent
the high waters from overlooking
the river banks. All property own
ers on the Island are urged to be
present.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

During the past few weeks since
sleighing began in the Blue Creek
Valley, great many bushels of
wheat have been marketed from the
Tampa station. 1t is said that at
least five thousand bushels of grain
were loaded on the car every day for
the past ten days. Lorenzo Hansen,
one of the principal dry farmers of
the Blue Creek Valley is reported to
have sold fifteen thousand bushels of
wheat at the handsome price Of s1,03
per bushel.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Guy Poulson Of Preston, employee
OF the Utah Power & Light Company
was married on Saturday to Miss
Elizabeth Kershaw of Preston. The
ceremony was performed by one Of
the Franklin county officials. Mr..
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
When Better Auto
mobiles are Built
BUICK WILL BUILD THEM

Chris Berntson and Carl Hansen
left yesterday for Preston where they
have gone to remodel the front of a
building which is to be occupied by
Hans Hansen the jeweler Mr.. Han
sen has purchased the Carbon Jewel.
ry Company interests at Preston and
intends to conduct the business on
his own responsibility.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Logan, Feb. 8, 1916.
The following letters remain at
the post office and IL not called for
within two weeks will be forwarded
TO the Dead Letter Office Mt Wash
ington, ID. c.: "
Dunford. Mrs. Winnie p. a
Ferris, w. S. 81
Hansen Mrs. ]. C..
Meyer, Mr.. Geo. II.
Madison, Miss Nadia. s
Parker, Mr.. w.
Robinson, Miss Fuchsia.
Rogers, Mrs. C..
Stallsmith, G.. w.
Therkelsey, Mr.. Victor.
JOS. ODELL, Postmaster
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

The county board of education at
its regular meeting on Saturday, op.
ened bids on the contract for the
county funds and the Cache Valley
Bank received the contract again
It's terms are better than before, how
ever: 1-2 per cent for loans; 3
per cent on daily balances, and 4
per cent on time deposits.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

A. l.. Morse. representative of the
Ellison-White Lyceum Bureau Of
Boise, was in town on Saturday, and
he states that he has been success.
full in securing thirty-five signers
which insures for Logan a Chautau
qua this spring. The Ellison-White
Bureau announces one Of the larg-
est and best programs in the history
Of its Chautauqua.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

%. b. Brossard, farm demonstrat.
or, left yesterday for visit to the
Jordon High School from there he
will go on to Cedar City and then to
Beaver City where Roundups are to
be held this week. Mr.. Brossard
will be away all week.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

lions, and ferns. A most, delicious
luncheon was served, after which mis-
sic and games were INDUCED In.
Fourteen guests were present and a
most enjoyable evening was spent
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Poulsen will be remembered In 10
nan as a prominent student OF the
b.. Y. College of late years. having
been popular in college operas and
dramas. Until few months ago he
was night clerk at the Hotel Logan.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Alma Carson of Richmond was in
Logan yesterday On business having
come down to get settlement with
the o. L. & I. Railway Company
for animals killed last summer by
the interurban car.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Mrs. e. T. Benson entertained on
Monday evening in honor of her bro
ther Hyrum's birthday. The center
piece consisted of vase of carna
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

This afternoon at o'clock and
again this evening at 8 o'clock in the
North Logan meeting house, thirteen
young married women will present
the Sinisters Convention, ard ali the
members of the North Logan ward
are invited to be present. The play
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
RLOCAL NEWS
zoe; children loo.

c. b. Chestnut, prescription man
at the Coop Drug store, is the proud
daddy Of fine son, born Saturday
morning. Mrs. Chestnut and child
are doing very nicely.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

J. w. Kirkbride, school teacher
and prominent citizen of Smithfeld.
was transacting business in the coun.
ty seat on Saturday. Mr.. Kirkbride.
is taking one of the Saturday cours.
es given to teachers at the Agricul.
tural College.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Your patronage solicited. II tie
ElECTRlCAl-we do Il better.
CACHE VALLEY ELECTRICAL CO.
80 West First North. Phone 53.--Adv
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Is given in a good cause and should
be patronized. The proceeds will be
turned over to purchase books for
Mutual library. Admission: adults
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Don Lewis, one of the leading far.
ners Of Lewiston was in Logan on
Saturday, having come down to Sc
cure a permit from the forestry Of
flee to place range cattle in the ma.
tlonal forest, the coming season. He
was also in attendance at the Round.
up.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

London, Feb. 6.-Walter Runct
man, president of the board of trade,
was appointed committee to inves'
tiate all questions connected with tie
distribution of coal and coke.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

w. w. Lowe of Providence. has
taken the Ford agency for Cache
Valley. He expects to open up a
garage and service station In the old
Princess theater building on Center
street.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. David Tar
bet, fine son. Mother and child re.
ported to be doing nicely. Mr.. Tar
bet will be alright in few days.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

The Insurance adiusters having
made settlement on damage to stock
through water from Saturday morn.
ing fire, we are again open for bust
ness. Cache Valley Mercantile
Company ADV.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
Dodge Bros.
Motor Car =, FOR sT ,TsEsr

John H.. Bradley, poundkeeper of
Paradise, was in Logan attending to
business on Saturday.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

We sell the earth. abstract It's IT,
tie and loan money on It. H. A. Ped
erson 4 Co.. First North street.
Adv. II
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

1.3 off on dry cleaning this week.
American Steam Laundry. Call 438.
ADV. 2-lO
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Mr.. Theo France one of the lead
ing musicians of Lewiston, is here in
Logan, attending to business affairs.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Miss Lucy Liljenquist of Hyrum
WAS shopping in Logan yesterday.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08
Henry G. Hayball went to Salt
Lake yesterday on business.

DR.. p. w. Eliason Of Hyrum was
IN Logan yesterday on professional
business.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Browning OF
Ogden were in Logan yesterday. Mr..
Browning made the trip over the in
terurban line in order to see the
heaps OF snow on the divide.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Raymond Thatcher of Rexburg,
spent over yesterday in Logan.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Kidman @
Mendon were in Logan yesterday, rt
turning on the afternoon interurban
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

w. /. Sorenson OF Mendon, one
of the prominent citizens Of the west
side of the valley, was in Logan yes
terday on business.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Bishop B. G. Thatcher went t
Ogden yesterday afternoon on shov
business for the Lyric theater.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Senator J. w. Funk of Richmond
was transacting business in Logan
yesterday.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

Bin Burr, says our sidewalk paw
ments are pretty wet for a dry tow
why not have a cleanup.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-08

HOWELL Carbon Company store vii
be open all day Saturday, Februar
12.-Adv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
Out in Montana.

Mrs. r. Waring writes from Acton
Montana: I was agreeably surprised
by the homesteaded land of Montana.
The settlers have good improvements,
modern school houses, telephones and
a rural route. 1t doesn't seem posi-
BILE that only seven years ago there
were only a few sheepherders with
their bands of sheep scattered here
and there.
| miss the trees. There are none
in sight unless you look over a wall
of rock called rimrock onto the rough
land below There the brakes are
thinly covered with pine and cedars,
which furnished fuel, posts and build
ings for the first settlers. But they
have beautiful mountains and sun
sets.
We are surrounded by four noun
tain ranges, whose peaks have been
covered with snow all summer. Can
see the ones near Clarences claim,
over a hundred miles from here.
The weather has been really cold
until the last few weeks, and now is
extremely hot, and there are millions
of mosquitoes.
The crops are looking fine but are
much later than at home. The wheat
is beginning to turn and it is esti-
mated that it will average between 80
and 40 bushels per acre. Clarence
has $50 acres to harvest besides his
oats, corn and alfalfa. They are cut
ting alfalfa nwo.
He is building six-room house and
preparing to plant 800 acres in wheat
in September. He has 720 acres in
all and a nice herd of cattle and
horses.
There will be big three days
celebration in Bellings this week,
called the Passing of the West.