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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
RANCH HOME OF JOSEPH
VASKEY BURNS THURSDAY

The ranch home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Vaskey Of Raynesford burned
Thursday afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. vaskey had gone to
Raynesford leaving two of the boys
working in the blacksmith shop which
is located about $50 yards from the
residence. They were busy with their
work and were thunderstruck upon
going outside TO see the house in
flames. They made a strong attempt
to save some furniture, but succeeded
only in getting box of valuable pa
pers. The house and it's contents
were totally burned entailing seri-
Gus loss to the Vaskeys, not only in
clothing and furnishings, but also in
the loss of many keepsakes and heir
looms which can never be replaced.
Little is known concerning the cause
of the fire and this report was OBJ
tanned from one who had it by hear
say.
Mr. and Mrs. vaskey are staying
temporarily at Steve Colarchick's
while the boys are baching in the shop.
They will doubtless build again as
soon as the weather permits.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
BONUS MAY CARRY AT
THE NEXT SESSION

Confidence that soldiers bonus
bill wodld be enacted by the congress
which comes into existence after next
March was expressed Monday by
John Thomas Taylor, Legislative rep
resentative of the American Legion in
statement which declared the cleo
ton clearly demonstrated that the
sentiment of the country was behind
compensation legislation.
With the new house to 10 in favor
of the measure, Taylor said, sena-
tors viii support the Legislation, Civ
ing bonus proponents a safe margin
in the senate over the number needed
to override presidential veto.
Taylor said that of the 10 senator's
up for the compensation bill 13 were
returned to the senate. Fifteen of IS
new senator's, he added, favor the pro-
posal.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
$3.50 AWARDED FOR FORT
SHAW SCHOOL RIGHT OF WAY

Four hundred and fifty dollars was
decided. Friday afternoon by board
of condemnation, to be the amount
Cascade county should pay to con-
struct a federal aid highway across q
school lot at Fort Shaw, it was re-
ported on reliable authority. The
board will not report to the district
court until today, and declined to make
public its decision until that time. The
Fort Shaw school board had sought
81, 900.
|. A hearing before the members of
the board, Thomas King and e. c.
Stackhouse, both of Great Falls, and
Elwyn Ford Of Fart Shaw, was held
Friday at the office Of County Attor-
ney w. ]. Tighe. Members of the
Fort Shaw school board and the coun-
ty commissioners were heard.
The right of way desired is sought
for the Sun River-Simms II mile
gravelling project now under way with
federal aid bearing over hsh of the
expense. The road must cut through
the school lot TO get the federal aid
money, since II was so surveyed by the
state highway commission.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
Mrs. Warner Johnson
Dies of Stroke Saturday

/ Mrs. Warner Johnson of Willow
creek passed away very suddenly at
her home Saturday night She had
not been feeling well for some days
but was going about her household
duties as usual
AT about $50 p. m. she went to
the root house for some vegetables
and upon returning complained that
her hand felt numb. Soon after what
appears to have been a paralytic
stroke rendered her unconscious and
she died at 1880 p. IN. without re-
gaining consciousness
Warner Johnson was killed when q
train struck the automobile in which
he was riding at street crossing
near Bozeman about four years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson were the par
ents of seven children, three girls and
four boys, all Of whom survive them.
Mrs. Johnson was 81 years of age
and had lived on Willow creek for
about 30 years, except during the time
when they were making their home in
Bozeman in order that their children
might enjoy the advantages of the
state college.
The family decided that the mother
should be laid to rest in the cemetery
at Bozeman where their father was
buried, consequently only short SER
vices were held in the chapel of the
parlors here. Rev. Alton
conducted the services which were
held at IL a. M, in order to allow the
casket to be taken to Bozeman on
train 237, the four sons and one sister
accompanying it.
Funeral services were held in Boze-
man on Tuesday.
The entire community laments the
loss of noble woman and worthy
mother. The sympathy of host of
friends and acquaintance is extended
to the sorrowing family.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
PILGERAM ELECTED TO
THE STATE LEGISLATURE

The representatives of Cascade
county in the next legislature will
consist, unless the official count re
veals some serious error in the unof.
ficial count, Of Boorman and Lease
republicans, and Bosley, Cowley, Gil
lin and Pilgeram, democrats.
Ii is source of satisfaction to ev-
cry resident here to know that the
Belt Valley win be represented in the
state assembly. Pilgeram has lived in
Cascade county nearly all his life, and
is thoroughly conversant with local
needs and conditions. He made a
splendid race. finishing fifth in field
of l2, IL of whom are residents OF
Great Falls.
A member of the Legion, genial,
obliging, with an intelligent grasp Of
public affairs, we feel certain that
whatever can be done to promote the
interests of Cascade county and the
Belt Valley viii be done.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
Football Championship
Is Not Yet Decided

The football situation In the state
is gradually simmering down, the cru
cial games are to be played In the
next two weeks.
The only teams In the state remain
ing undefeated are Great Falls, Miles
City, Harlowtown and Missoula.
Great Falls appears to have an
even break for the championship.
To our mind Harlowtown and Mis-
soula are good teams bat judging
from comparative scores hiies City
and Great Falls appear to outclasa
them.
Great Falls won their practice
games with Belt, Stanford and Big
Sandy by large scores but had to az
tend themselves to win from Billings,
Butte Central and Butte High.
Harlowtown has won from Round
up, Fort Benton, Lewistown and Liv-
ingston, the last three having moder-
ately strong teams, Lewistown having
held Billings to 0 to score in Lew
istown.
Daems, the coach at Harlowtown, Is
one Of the most famous football play
ers In the state and apparently has
built up strong team. Great Falls
and Harlowtown must play off the
northern district championship before
either can have try at Miles City.
Charley McAuliffe of Butte, former
School of Mines star, is coach Of the
Miles City team and 80 far they have
steam-rollered Glendive, Culbertson,
Forsyth and Billings. p
Missoula has not been defeated by a
district team but lost to Lewis Il
Clarke high of Spokane by big score
Watch these teams and you may
find the championship in an unexpect-
od piaep
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

The guild Of st. Luke's Episcopal
church met with Mrs. John Anderson
last Thursday. An applique bed
spread occupied their attention dur
ing working hours. then they turned
their attention to the appetixing
spread prepared by their hostess.
Those present were Mesdames Ora
AAEilsezss Sam Wllsen,I Ray Wilson,
Lord, Gillette, Remington, Provin,
Peters, Rice. Armstrong, Ross, Jaap,
Noble, Anderson. johnson and Miss
Bowman. The guild viii meet on Fri
day evening of this week with Mrs,
Chas. Rice.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
mostly Of high school students.
Has the Town Spirif7

4
Has the Town Spirit7
Last Friday at $3.50 the member
Of the high school snake-danced thr
the main streets of the town and as
sembled In front Of the telephone of
flee. Here they gave many snapp,
yells, thinking this would arouse som,
town spirit. Our team receives man,
slams from the town people becaus,
they lose. Why shouldn't they lose
when their own home town hasn't the
spirit to back them up. The b. V. II
s. students have pep enough to back
the team, root for them, and fight for
them.
Saturday, being Armistice Day, we
expected a large crowd, especially
from the business world. There were
approximately two. The high school
was well represented.
Do you like slams? Do you feel
like forging ahead when someone is
slamming you? Most certainly not
and neither does our team.
1t takes money TO play football and
basketball. Lately the boys have
been running way short of funds. For
this reason some Of the games will be
cancelled.
Basketball season soon will open
but will the boys be able to play!
There are three worn-out sweaters for
the squad Of boys. This causes a great
deal of commotion as each boy fights
for a sweater. The townspeople seem
more interested in Basketball than in
any other athletic game. Why can't
the townspeople cooperate with the
high school students, take collection
and buy them equipment, boost for the
team and make them know we are
proud Of them. Belt IL going 10 have
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

The guests present we're M. and
Mrs. L. s. Mccoy, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Krebs, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Shirley
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Irwin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Penn, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r.
Irwin. Mr.. and Mrs B. b. Davidson
Mrs. B. Johnson; Misses Ingrid Helix
kila, Anna Mahoney, Julia Pattsner
CeciIe Krcbs and Mary Pattsner;
Messrs. Addison Shirley. Ben Mccoy
Ralph BAumRartner, Arthus Olson.
John Irwin, George Mahoney and
Clark Irwin.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
Mass Meeting for Near East Re-
lief Tomorrow Night in Auditorium

=. TIE .taxrible toll Of death and diz-
aster at Smyrna has startled the
world.
The victory of the Turks, the de-
feat. of the Greeks and the resultant
revolution have rendered homeless and
helpless hundreds of thousands of
Greek and Armenian women and chill
dren to say nothing of the men
The spectre of famine, grim and
dreadful, stalks relentlessly through
the land while orphaned children await
with what stoicismn they are able to
muster deadly starvation, cold and
disease
President Harding and the Ameri-
can congress have asked the Ameri-
can people to send them assistance
and to send it quickly, trusting that
this people so ready to alleviate the
misfortunes of others win give sn inn
mediate and generous response.
In support Of this movement Mayor
Mili.rd has issued the following pnx'
clsmation which should be read by
everyone.
Proclamation.
Whereas, the conscience and charity
of the whole world is challenged by the
tragedy of men, women and little chill
dren of worthy races left homeless,
hungry and without clothes by the
merciless ravages Of war and famine.
in once prosperous lands of the Near
East, and
Whereas, these needy and suffering
people were Americas allies in the
late world war and, as such, are en-
titled to our aid thru the ties of COM
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

The finest dance and the biggest
supper of the season at Pythian Hall
Nov 29th.--Adv.
George Harcharick is able to be out
and around His arm has healed nice
ly and nothing further is to be feared.
He has made application for working
mans compensation under the state
law.
Mrs. Walter OFallon, nee Jennie
Landry and Miss Annie Mae Farnum
came out from Great Falls on Satur-
day afternoon to visit friends and rel
atives and incidentally to attend the
A Ia Mode dance at Pythian Hall on
Saturday evening.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
FUNERAL OF MRS. ROBERT
SON HELD LAST SUNDAY

The funeral of Mrs. John Robertson
was held in the M. E. church at 2:30
p. m. Sunday. Rev. Lunde of Great
Falls officiated, the Rev Alton as
sisting. The sermon was in English
and the services were largely attended.
Mrs Robertson was born in Stow
engner, Norway, and came to Amer
ica some 35 years ago. She was mar
ried to John Robertson in Miles City
about 80 years ago. In the early days
of Belt the couple came here, built
the Custer House and have ever since
made this their home. Mrs. Robert
sens brother, Sandy Holland, who now
lives in Wisconsin built and at that
time ran what is now called the Frye
House.
Mrs. Robertson had been in i'll
health for two years past and the end
was not unexpected
Thomas Holland, son by former
marriage, was present at the funeral.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

sradeship, consecrated BY the blood of
loyalty shed with that of our own
American sons and brothers, and
Whereas, the Near East Relief,
chartered by the United States con-
gress to rescue these helpless people
from their miseries and to help them
back to homes and self support, is in
need of funds and food with which to
carry on it's great humanitarian task,
Now, Therefore, l, H. w. Millard,
Mayor of the City of Belt, Montana,
do call on the big hearted people of
Belt who have never been found lack
ing in charity TO the cause of human
ity, to aid in this life saving enter
prise by assisting in the Near East
Relief program to be launched at a
public meeting to be held in tfte high
school auditorium on Friday night,
November 17th, 1929, at 7:s0 p. m.
Fl. w. MILLARD,
Mayor.
Leo 0rsybill has been appointed to
make arrangements for the mass
meeting on Friday night. The speak
ers win be Mr.. Logan, Armenian,
Great Falls. H. A. Duncan Great Falls.
Mr.. Sturgis, Seattle.
Representatives 10 the meeting, ap-
pointed and accredited, are asked
from the schools, churches, lodges
unions, legions, etc, who will repre-
sent their organizations In the meet
ing. Let us have good turnout In
order that we may learn some Of the
facts concerning the Near East Re-
lief which is now on the job at Smyr-
ma. Friday, Nov. IL, 1880 p. IN.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

Among those who attended the
funeral of Mrs. Warner Johnson Sun
day were Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Brown, Mrs. Charlie Thompson, Mrs
w. B. Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Mrs.
j. NJ Koran and John Daniels, all of
Great Falls. While here they visited
at the homes of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Bratley and Mary and Frank HerAn.
They accompanied the johnson family
on their way to Bozeman as far as
Great Falls.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

The home club of the Rebekah lodge
met last Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. c. w. May. The rooms
were prettily decorated with flags and
service stars appropriate fes Avnis.
tice day. The afternoon was spent
sewing and planning for the coming
year The following Officers were
elected for the year; president, Mrs.
C. w. May; vice president, Mrs. Ray
Wilson; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. AL
fred johnson. At the close of the ses-
sion dainty lunch was served by the
hostess. The next meeting of the
club will be held Saturday afternoon,
November 25th, at the home of Mrs.
Mike Scmauch. A large attendance
is requested. The club, besides work
ing for the Odd Fellows orphans home
in Helena, are planning on distribut-
ing some Thanksgiving baskets at
home
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

basketball team that will carry off
the honors this winter-if they have
something 10 carry them with. They
most certainly can't do 1T with rags
Awake, ye townspeople, show your
pep, we know you have it. Let's join
the group already on the sidelines and
BOOST OUR TEAM.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
Belt Wins From
Stanford Saturday

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Substitutes--wadden for Rieder;
Nordquist for Shirley; Shirley for
Nordquist.
Referee, Fluhr.
Umpire, Heron.
The football team Of the Stanford
high school came down Saturday on
train No. 237, played the game and
returned to Stanford on No. 238.
The day was cold. The field was
covered by an inch Of snow, just
enough TO make the field slippery and
the ball difficult to hold.
The game was much more one-sided
than the score shows Only once,
that in the first quarter, was the ball
nearer the Belt goal than the 30-yard
line. The game was played almost
entirely in Stanford territory. Once
Belt had the ball on Stanford's one
foot line on the first down but was
held for downs Twice more Bel. i1ad
the ball on Stanford's one-yard line
but failed to score, costly tumble
being responsible once and failure to
pierce the line was the cause of the
third failure. The game was hard
fought.
The Stanford team was game. They
excelled any team Belt has played this
season in protecting their runner in
carrying back kick. Their inter-
ference worked well and succeeded
several times in putting the Belt ends
out of business, making several end
runs Of 10 to 25 yards.
Belt tackling was good, and at times
their interference was good, bat they
show lack Of practice. Stanford COM
plsssd two forward pnaDss sor snaIl
gains. Belt conplstsd aoss, ~ bail
being too slippery for accurats
throwing and they ID Mt ne the
rainbow pass with which Stanford was
successful.
Belt tired line bucks and end runs
almost entirely. They tried four for
ward passes without gain, thsy called
for one fake play, the right end
gaining eight yards. Toward the end
Of the game the Stanford players
knew every play that WAS coming but
failed to stop most Of them.
Spogen made the only touchdown on
an end run, protected in a splendid
way by Butts, Pattsner and Reming-
ton. Harner, Boboth, Shiriey, Blsis.
Servoss, and Mccoy never allowed
Stanford to gain more than three
yards on line plungss and generally
stopped them in their tracks.
Butts was the most consistent
ground gamer for Belt. 4
Remington received favorable ap-
plause for the way be messed up the
Stanford plays behind the line.
Pohlod made one good gain on .
long end run.
Pattsner played good game but
was handicapped by lame foot.
The Stanford backs deserve credit
for the way they played an uphill
game.
A nervous end caused them to BE-
penalized several times.
We would suggest to the school Of
ficials and to the officials of the game
hat considerably less profanity and
would be desirable.
On Saturday Belt plays Choutesu
County high school at Fort Benton.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
Schools Of District %
Prepared and Edited by Pupils of the District


I eH>Ns -
The Senior Normal Training girls
will coach the high school students
who will appear in the special pro-
grams during the year. They viii
also provide the material for the diff
ferent programs. The first program
will be given Friday, December /,
that being in Educational Week.
A special assembly was called FrA
day afternoon in commemoration of
Armistice Day. Howard Graham gave
an interesting and beneficial talk on
darlington, the Nations Shrine"
and the student body read "The Ma
tion's Greed" in concert
Agricultural Department
The Farm Shop classes are making
picture frames in which will be put a
list of diseases, their symptoms and
cures. One frame win be placed in
each room of the public schools Of the
city.
Belt Defeated Stanford
Another victory was added to our
list Saturday, Nov. IL, when Belt de-
feated Stanford by score of 6 to o..
With the exception of little bad
luck on the part Of the Belt boys, it
could easily be seen that they were
much. superior to the STANFORD boys
The game was very interesting from
start to finish Both sides showed
much spirit and fight although Il was
disagreeable day. Special attention.
should be given Butts expert tack
ling and Spogen's ability in making
the touchdown. Also Pattsners good
playing. -
We had hoped that more of the
town people would have attended the
game, to see the superb playing Of the
team; but the crowd was composed
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
Two Girls Injured
While COaSting

Mary Sabo, daughter of Andrew
Sabo, and Myrtle Nulliner were coast
ing Saturday afternoon down the side
walk on the main thoroughfare thru
the city. In some way, owing TO the
steep gade, the sled became unman-
ageable and crashed into the post at
the coal box west of the Mrs Hane
building.
Mary Saho was quite seriously in
jured, her left wrist being broken, her
forehead cut and one Of her legs badly
bruised. Myrtle Nulliner was more
fortunate, receiving only a slight cut
The little Sabo girl seemed afraid
of the censure Of her parents and went
to the home of Mrs. Miscan, where
she remained until her parents, be-
coming uneasy, found her about 8
o'clock.
She is getting along nicely but will
remember that disastrous slide for
some time.
Let's find the kids coasting place
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

Prepare yourself for that fIhAnks-
giving Dinner BY danrin& It ~
Pythian Bah Nov. 2stAs--Adv. /
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

Mrs. A. e. Chamberlain and son
Arthur csne out from Great Falls on
Friday on business and social trip.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

Mrs. Forman Talbot and daughters
were shoppers in town Monday.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16
RESULTS OF EXAMINATION
OF BELT SCHOOL CHILDREN

The following is the report of the
Belt school children by the county
s,hxyoso;an and eo,rntv s,rfrxa
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-16

Waddeu Tor Medefs
Nordquist for Shirley; Shirley for
Nordquist.
Referee, F1uhr.
Umpire, Heron.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-11
NIGHT RIDERS
HAVE BATTLE.
GROCERS ASK
COOPERATION
Seek Closer Relationship With
Manufacturers.

Indianapolis retail grocers are asking
cooperation from the makers of food
products in indianapolis at the food
exposition which the Indiana Retail
Grocers' Association has planned for the
last week in April.
J. J. Bulger, chairman Of the execu-
tive committee, said Indianapolis food
products manufacturers Will be given
preference over outside manufacturers
in the allotment Of space.
Indianapolis association grocers are
seeking better relations between them
selves and food manufacturers, Mr.. Bull
ger said. To this end, the association is
planning q series of meetings which will
be addressed by representatives Of food
product makers, both from Indianapolis
and outside the city.
The talks will be along the line OF
cooperation between the makers and dis
tributors Of food products. Following
each talk, the grocers will have a round
table discussion Of the suggestions made
by the speakers.
Grocers complain they are compelled to
carry several different lines Of the same
products, which oftentimes become IN
salable after a certain time. What they
wish is q plan whereby the makers of
these foods can keep in closer touch
with them and keep the grocer's stock
fresh and salable at all times.
The grocers also will discuss collective
advertising Of the various community
stores in the city.