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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27
KAISERsBEINd PUSHED
British and French Gaining Inn
pOrtant Ground

What is apparently the.most bril-
liant fighting Of the present Anglo
French offensive is raging this
week, and the Germans are losing
at many important points.
The Germans are putting forth
a supreme effort to hold vital points
in their defense, the crumbling of
which is exceedingly discouraging
to the kaiser's army.
The Germans for a week have
been facing a situation behind the
German lines, fraught with tre-
mendous possibilities, and, in fact,
as dangerous to the success of the
army as are the battles being
fought along the lines. Strikes
in munition factories and other in
dustries have disturbed the nation,
and forced the authorities to re-
sort to drastic measures, such as
militerizing the munition industry
and forcing strike leaders into the
lighting ranks.
It is too early and information
is too meager to say whether these
stern measures of repression have
definitely crushed the startling
storm Of discomfort which has
swept over the German lines.
A story has been put In circuls-
ton to the effect that pressure is
being brought to bear on the kaizer
to ahdicate. Il is insisted. the
story goes. that leaders suggested
to him that the situation might be
saved by the kaizer following the
example Of Emperor Nicholas.
In the meantime the United
States continues its aggressive
preparation.
Passage of the army war bill BY
the end Of the week is the forecast
of congress. General debate on
the measure continues in both
houses. A vote may be reached
in the house today and in the senate
by Saturday at the latest.
Attention is focused mainly on
the house, where opposition to the
administrations plan for raising
an army by elective draft is strong
est. Despite this, however, adj
ministration leaders are confident
of success.
In the senate passage of the bill
virtually without modification is
expected.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27
NEW LAWS MADE
legislature Of 1917 Exceeded ASS
scmbIy Of 1915

The SixteenthIG General Assembly
added 800 new laws to the statutes
| of Tennessee and exceeded the outs
put of the preceding legislature
By 80 laws. Ofthe $40 laws en-
acted BY the recent assembly IA
were public acts or general laws
applying 70 all the state. Two
years ago the production of public
acts was 1870, showing q decrease
Of public acts Of 80 in two years.
Private acts in the legislature of
| 1917 numbered 1856, which beats
the record in this respect by 50.
The assembly Of 1915 enacted GOT
on county affairs.
When it comes to "reS0luting"
the senate did not do us much as
| its predecessor and adopted IA
senate resolutions and Al senate
joint resolutions. whereas in 1915
the senate adopted 80 senate resolu-
tions and So senate joint resolu-
tions.
The last House of Representa-
tives fell off 10 its adoption of
house resolutions, adopting So in
1871, while in 1915 6S were
adopted. The house adopted 45
house joint resolutions against 30
Ihouse joint resolutions of two
years before. All the new laws
hare been lpdsved and cory will
90 is Tue printer al an early date.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27
PREPAREDNESS MEETINGS
A Good Crowd Attended the Meet.
ing Sunday Night

The Carroll county preparedness
meetings are not being as enthus-
iastically attended and cordially
entered into as was anticipated BY
those having the matter in hand.
In fact, it looks a little like Car.
roll county is lacking in patriot
ism. The farmers of the Hunt
ingdon community absolutely re-
fuse to attend the meeting adver-
tised to be held at the court house
last Saturday afternoon. The
meeting was held, but only . few
attended, although the town was
crowded with farmers, who were
standing on the streets, talking or
trading with our merchants.
An attempt was made to pulloif-
mass meeting at the Methodist
church Sunday night. Allthe rest
Of the churches called in their az
pointments and a fairly good crowd
was present, but the house was
nothing like filled to its capacity.
Presiding Elder j. v. Freeman
had dropped into town that even
ing and he preached. After the
sermon Prof. Bayer took charge
Of the meeting. A few talks we're
made. The indications were that
no definite results had been reached.
The reports were not favorable.
and an adjournment was had to
meet again upon the call of the
chairman.
These meetings, while they have
failed to reach the farmer, they
have, however. caused the people
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27

of our town to become more inter-
estedEn theraising ofgarden truck.
If the seasons are favorable we
will have better gardens this year
than ever before.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27
SINGING ASSOCIATION
Two Days Session Heidi. With
cIafksburg People

The Carroll County Singing As
ISOLATION held a two days session
at Clarksburg Saturday and Sun
day. Quite 4 number Of leaders
from various sections Of the county
and several teachers from out Of
the courty were in attendance and
a very interesting and profitable
session was had.
There was very large crowd
from all over the county present
Sunday and the splendid singing
was greatly appreciated. Quite a
number went from Huntingdon,
who reported a good time and
much excellent music.
The next meeting will be held
at Union Academy the second Sat
urday and sunday in October.
The association holds two meetings
each year. one in the spring and
one in the fall.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27

Underlying the surface look of a garment are
the things that determine its stamina--its
staunchneSS--itS serUiceGbIenen.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27
STYLE mdaNmB BENEATH

For the man who wants to be sure that there
is not detail in the whole suit where cheat
ing makeshift is Observation-Disclosures he pays
$l5.OO-$l6, $3.50. 90 SIS 90 or as high as
$4,000 there is one absolute safeguard
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27

For if suit is cankered with weak spots inside
they will eat their way outside at the first sign
of rigorous wear. A suit that is 90 percent
genuine and 10 percent smitGtioH soon looks 30
percent imitafiOr and 10 percent gen0iat.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27

No man ever received satisfactory wear froma
garment that did not contain these essentials:
Ian all-wool fabric thoroughly shrunk by
the London cold water process--and not BY
the first rain in which the wearer is caught,
genuine linen canvas and not cheap cotton
or burlap substitute
sewing at all points Of strain done painstak-
ingly by hand with silk thread--and notweak,
unsightly cotton.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27
1t is The -Kiyschbaam Iabel.
Hints on the Choice Of Clothes

IIEHIy w ZIG NKIOEtt q UFOIHfI
point or two for you young men to keep in mind
in selecting spring suit
The coat should fit closely enough SO that in buroning
the middle (ortopl button is necessary to force the
garment just tae, thus accentuatng the waist Inc
The correct coat collar this year sits rather fatty
aboutthe neck
The old understanding effect in the collar is p4sf.
The length of the trousers should be just enough to
hang clear Of the shoes without breaking with the
bottoms absolutely straight and not followed above
the instep in front BY The Spectator.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-04-27

Mrs. L. F. Butler and Mrs. +.
X. Pinkley, Of the Buena Vista
community, were in Huntingdon
shopping last Tuesday.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
I3igfork to Have Factory

The Bigfork district now has its
second manufacturing plant. Some
time ago a cheese factory was start
ed and is proving a success, and now
the Parker Milling company has be-
Gun the manufacture Of Whcatera, a
breakfast food.
Some years ago II. S. Parker an
Bigfork farmer, began making the
breakfast food for his own use. His
neighbors wanted it and the demand
for the product has grown so steadily
modern mill equipment has been in
stalled and the breakfast food will
be placed on the market. Power for
the mill is derived from a spring
which is believed to be an under
ground outlet from Echolake.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
VOTE FOR WATER AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS
IMPROVING ROAD
EAST OF TOWN

County Commissioners Flynn and
Prescott, County Surveyor Stoddard
and County Auditor Evenson were in
Roman this week on a trip of inspec-
tion of roads on the reservation.
While here they made arrangements
for the Improvement of the road lead
ing east from Roman to the timber.
The old road has recently been en-
closed by fence and necessitates the
grading of the hill just east of the
bridge across Grow creek, in order
to make the road passable for loaded
teams, and work has started on the
same. The residents of that part of
the country have sianiod their will
ingness to donate their services to
the Improvement provided the county
will furnish the necessary material
and tOols.Thc recent high water
has caused some damage to the ap-
proaches to the Grow creek bridge at
that point and it is probable that the
commissioners will repair this at
the same time.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
ROMAN COMMERCIAL
CLI I} HOLDS }lEIRHTIS,(T4 G

At the last regular meeting of the
Roman commercial club the following
were had. 1t was decided
to change the regular meeting night
of the club to the second Monday of
each and every month. A committee
consisting of Father O'MalIey, Rev.
SWisher, r. J. White, JOS. Lemrc
and Stanley Scearcc was appointed
to make such arrangements as are
necessary for the organization of a
cemetery association and to purchase
land to be used for a cemetery.
Frank A. Danner addressed the
club relative to the building of a
flour mill and it was decided that
the club would help Mr.. Danncr in
securing q site for the purpose to
the extent Of $30O.00 providing Mr..
Danner would erect and furnish q
flour mill of approved standard. The
matter was further referred to the
-four mill committee.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
MONTANA SUBSCRIBES
HEAVILY TO FUND

OF the states in the ninth federal
reserve district, Montana lead in
proportion, subscribing s15.00O,000 to
the Liberty Loan fund. This over
subscription by Montana, or more
than 200 per cent, is believed by the
department officials to set a new
record among the states. This was
the Treasure states answer to an
apportionment of $6,750,S00 fixed by
the treasury department. Missoula,
Butte and Great Falls oversubscribed
heavily, and it is understood that
Helena did likewise.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
F FARMERS RAISED 100000
To FIGHT GRASS -HOPPERS

is only a sample of what exists in all
parts of the valley and farmers and
business men are aroused to the serl-
BUSINESS of the situation and realize
that if we are to produce crop this
year, the combined efforts of everyone
IN the valley together with the assis-
tance rendered by the state and coun-
ty is necessary to carry on the war
against the pest.
1t is not too late vet to stop the
ravage and by systematic and persistent
treatment, the hoppers can be eradi-
Gated to such an extent that the crops
which have not yet been harmed will
be saved and next years crop will be
free from danger. Unless they are
killed out this season they will have to
be fought in the same manner next
year and many of the farmers have
expressed themselves as willing to
work to that end, even though their
crop is damaged or ruined, and it is
the duty of every resident on the Flat
head to cooperate with them. There
are many farms some distance from
the affected area that show no signs
of the pest, but the owners of these
fields are obligated to the same extent
to contribute toward this fund and
lend a helping hand as those whose
crops are now being taken for as soon
fialH n1noraI opI tbn
are old enough to fly they move on to
the next, and eventually the crops now
far removed from the danger would be
the center of the affected district. 1t
is said that Barney McKittrick, living
about eight miles west of Roman, has
suffered the greatest loss so far, his
crop being practically gone, and G. N.
,Dunning's alfalfa field is almost totally
destroyed. The crop prospects, barr
ing this plague, are the best in
history and with the increased acreage
and recent warm rains, there is no
doubt but that the Flathead will pro-
duce record crop this year. if the
grasshoppers can be eliminated. 1t is
reported that wheat is heading out in
various sections. We all appreciate
what it means to the valley to produce
a good crop and the Pioneer appeals
to every resident on the reservation
to offer their services and cooperation
in saving the crops by killing the grass
hoppers.
The soliciting committee expects to
raise at least $10,000o0 at once to
carry on this fight for the crops of
1917 and succeeding years as we'll. In
accordance with the assessment agreed
upon at the recent meeting, the total
sum of $2080 90 was collected within a
few minutes, Joseph Cernik acting as
treasurer. A list Of those contribute
ing, number Of acres owned or leased
and amount, comprising this sum, fol-
lows:
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
ROMAN DEFEATS
DIXON, IS TO 2

The ball game On the Roman dia-
suited in a victory for the Roman
team by Il score of 13 to 2. The
game was interesting from start to
finish and was attended by the
largest crowd of spectators ever at
tending u ball game on the reser-
walton nearly q hundred automobiles
being parked at the grounds besides
many teams and saddle horses. The
feature play of the game was two
runs made in one inning by Archie
Mcdonald
On Saturday night preceding the
bali boys gave q dance in the opera
house which was also attended by
a record breaking crowd. All the
ncighboring towns, Poison, st, lg-
natius, Dixon, Ravalli, and even as
far away as Plains were represented
at the dance, and everybody enjoyed
themselves to the fullest in spite of
the crowded condition of the hall.
The Misoula orchestra furnished the
music which Was the very best, and
the crowd went home in the early
morning full of praise for the manner
in which the committee managed the
affair. The net proceeds from the
dance and ball game amounted to
about 500.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22

The summer session OF the State
College has opened with an enroll
ment of about twice as many as last
year. There are still good many
more to come whose registration has
been delayed for a few days.
All the 1870 students registered for
work thus far are women, showing
that the war program has already
had a marked effect on the occ0pa-
tions OF men.
Tho most popular subjects this
Feal, are agriculture, rural school
management and nature study. These
subjects have been taught for the
past three years, but never been so
popular before. The action Of the
legislature in making the teaching
OF agriculture in the schools oblig-
atory, and the action Of the state
superintendent in requiring appli-
cants for certificates to pass an eX-
animation in agriculture, is partly
responsible for the change in teach,
crS.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
Red CROSS WEEK

The president of the United States
has proclaimed June Is to 25 as Red
Cross week. During this week the
American Red Cross is being driven
home to every citizen of the United
States with every possible effort.
The national directors of the Rcd
Cross arc sel1ing q fund of $780,
100000 which they estimate is nee
essary to enable thcm to carry on
their work successfully for the need
and relief of the American forces
and soldiers of our nations allies.
Tho sum of $4,000 is the quota to
be raised by Missoula county and of
this amount Roman has been asked
to raise the sum of 500.
Under the leadership OF Lloyd l.
Wallace as campaign manaGe Il, and
prominent business mon and we'll
known women of the town, the cam
paign will be carried on vigorously
for the next few days and it is
hoped that our full quota will be
raised.
The work of organization has been
practically completed and this after
noon the different teams will so
forth seeking your contribution for
this worthy cause.
The American Red Cross cares for
the sick and wounded Of our army
and navy in time of war, it cares
for the wives and families and de-
pondents Of the soldiers and sailors
who are called to the front and
gives relief to the sufferers from
famine and disaster. 1t is chartered
by congress. Its accounts are au-
dited by the war department. and it
must be supported by you.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
BASE BALL. SUNDAY

The Somers ball team will cross
bats Sunday on the home grounds
with the Roman boys. Somers has a
good team and the game promises to
be an interesting one, so be sure
to turn out and root for our team.
They will journey from Somers to
Poison by boat and will come from
Poison in automobiles, returning
home in the evening.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
STANLEY S(TARCE
BUYS DIXON ELEV VATOR

The large elevator In DlNOn,
built by the late Frank G. Chapman,
and which was operated during the
past year by the Farmers Elevator
company, is open again for bust
ness, it being announced that Stanley
Scarce the we'll known Roman mer-
chant, has purchased or leased the
property from the McCall-Dinsmore
company, whose state headquarters
are in Helena.
This elevator was closed some few
months ago, the Farmers Elevator
company having gotten into diff
cultes ncially.-Herald.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
FAR MER WINS SUIT

A jury in department No. 2 of the
district court re.1dered a verdict in
favor of the defendant in the case of
Stanley Scearce against A. ]. Swan
son Tuesday. Scearce sued to re-
cover damages from Swanson, a res
ervation farmer, alleging non deliv-
cry of contracted grain.-Missoulian
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
HULL CRAWFORD

The marriage of Miss Eleanor
Hull and Mr.. Edward Il. Crawford
occurred at the Catholic church in
Roman on Monday morning, June IS,
at 8 o'clock, Rev. Father O'Maley
performing the ceremony in the pres
ence of the immediate family and
friends. The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Edna Huh, as brides
maid and Phillip Hull acted as best
man. After the ceremony q we'd
ding breakfast was served at the
home of the brides parents and later
in the day Mr. and Mrs. Crawford left
for Salt Lake City where they will
spend their honeymoon, and will re-
turn home by way of the Yellow
stone Park. They expect to be gone
about two weeks after which they
will return and make their home in
Roman.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. ID. ID. Hull. of Roman ana
has a large circle of friends in this
valley. Mr. Crawford has been in
Roman for several years and is now
engaged in the real estate business.
Both have many friends throughout
the valley who will join with the
Pioneer in wishing them all happ
ness and prosperity in the after
vaal,c
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22

P. C. Mclaughlin, Valentine Troupe,
VIM. Beaman, Misses Ethel Beaman"
and Gladys Helfrige motored up from
Missoula Sunday to visit friends.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
CROPS LOOK GOOD

The writer made a trip into the
upper Flathead valley last Sunday
and while on the trip could not help
but notice the many fine fields of
grain and garden lots along the
wayside. The season has been very
backward, but in spite thereof all
grains are looking better than ever
before and give reason to believe
that a bumper crop will be harvested
this fall. Another very noticeable
fact is that the gardens, fields of
grain and hay crops in and around
Roman are much farther advanced
than any of those farther up the val
ley, even as far as Poison. While
the weather conditions may have
seemed unfavorabIe this season, crops
and gardens have grown like magic
and now, with the bright and sun
shiny days and the recent warm
rains, one can almost see things
grow and the farmers are smiling
aloud.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
DEATA OF MRS. JOS. KEMLElN

Word was received in Roman Tues
day of the death of Mrs. Joseph
Kcnlcin at her home near Sloan early
that morning, as result Of eating
rhubarb tops cooked with greens, ac-
cording to the doctors diagnosis.
She was taken seriously i'll Thursday
Of last week but gradually grew
bettcr until Monday when a turn for
the worse tok place. A doctor was
summoned from Plains and gave her
every medical aid possible, but death
ended her suffering Tuesday morn
ing,
Mrs. Een1ein was well known in
Roman as we'll as in her own immed-
late ncighborhood whore she has
lived for the past few years and has
many friends who mourn her loss.
She leaves a husband who was with
her at the time of death, and a moth
er, sister and brother, all residing
in Portland. Mr.. Kenlein left We'd
nesday for Portland with the body,
where interment viii be made.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-06-22
HI4AYHEAD TOW 1Ns
TO BIZ SURVEYED

Surveys of the new townsites of
Flathead and Chariot are to be com
pleted this summer, in response to
alleged complaints Of Flathead resi-
dents. The survey has been ordered
in response to a recommendation
made by former Superintendent Fred
C. Morgan of the Flathead Indian
agency.
Other townsites such as Pablo and
D'Aste, will be surveyed as soon as
favorable reports are made by gov
ernment agents now investigating the
settlements.
At both Flathead and Chariot
townsites squatters are already on
the lots in anticipation of the sur
veys being made soon and buildings
are being erected at both places.