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The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
GRIM REAPER
TAKE FINNISH
PIONEER

For the purpose Of accompanying
the body of their father William
Bakka, who died Monday last, Ed,
Bakka, and ]. w. Bakka left Wednes-
day for the remote hills of Cooke
City, at which place Mr.. Bakka has
been working the mining claim Of Mr.,
James McGuinniss for three weeks
past
1t is thought that the burden OF
years, and dreary toll and the mono.
tony Of lonely existence had too
heavily taxed the mans strength
and death had followed as a result.
Mr.. Bakka was known among his
fellowman as real pal, and soul Of
honor, so the fight of his spirit will
be keenly felt, and mourned by his
numerous friends, his parnts, and his
numerous friends, his parents, and his
dow and the following nine children;
j. w. Bakka; Ed Bakka, Mrs. Leonard
Johnson; Miss Lillian, and Miss
Vienna Bakka; Hugh, Biola and w
j. Bakka.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
ITALIAN GIRLS
VICTORY CLUB IN
CREASE MEMBERS

The fact that the feeling Of good
fellowship exists among the Girls of
the Italian Victory Club, now as it
did during the distressing war times
was proven ON Wednesday evening
when four other girls were enrolled
as charter members.
After the regular affairs of business
were completed the girls were pleas
antly surprised, and honored with
two vocal selections from the Misses
Rose and Madeline Sconfenza. Two
young ladies whom fate has design
ed for career Of music. Some fairy
god-mother had prepared luncheon
eft for the gods" and the girls after
dining, spent the remainder of the
evening in dancing, and laughter.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
DEATH BECKONS
POPULAR MAIDEN

On last Lords Day the untimely
death, of Miss Marguerite Steadman
Caswell, occurred at the home Of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs L. o. Caswell,
of Billings.
Miss Marguerite was a native of
this city having been born here in 1897
on the 18th day of April During her
sojourn in Red Lodge, her popularity
among the younger set was inquest
ioned. Affectionately remembered by
her countless acquaintance as a
sunny girl with an unexhaustable sup
ply of sweet thoughts and tender
deeds; one who gained true friendship
by the underlying impulses of genero-
sity, and goodness that were forever
present in her soul.
Many of the olden friends express
their sincere regrets to the parents,
and sisters, Miss Eva and Frieda, for
the depise of beautiful life.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
CHRONICLE LIST
GROWS RAPIDLY
Residents of all sections of Carbon
County Add Their Names to Fast
Growing List.

During the past three weeks the
Chronicle has been mailed 60 every
voter in Carbon County whose names
appeared on the registration lists.
This was done to acquaint the people
of the county with the new paper, in
order that if they cared to subscribe
they would have full knowledge of
the kind Of newspaper they would re-
ceive durng the coming year.
A great many of the residents Of the
county receiving these sample copies
have already sent in their subscrip-
lions and the Chronicles list is
growing with the receipt of each mail.
We hope this will continue because the
management Of this paper is desirous
Of having it eventually in every home
in the county, particularly in the ter
ritory tributary to Red Lodge.
Many Of those who have mailed in
their subscriptions to the Chronicle,
have accompanied their remittances
with letters Of very complimentary
nature as to their opinions of the pap
er. The management is glad these
people like the paper, but it wants TO
assure them along the line mentioned
in the first issue, that it has been inn
possible to carry out all the plans in
regard to the paper in the first few
issues. New features will be added
from time to time and hte paper made
to grow in interest.
Subscriptions can be mailed In di-
rect to the Chronicle or given 10 The
representatives in the
various outlying towns and districts.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
Program Dance Will
Be Given May 9th

The City orchestra, conducted by
William R. Noetzel ia perfecting plans
for giving program dance at the
Workers Hall on the evening Of May
9th. This very excellent musical
organization will offer those of Red
Lodge and vicinity who like the art
of dancing something new, In the
way Of a program dance featuring the
old as well as the new dances. Those
who have pleasant memories of the
old waltz and two-step will find the
program dance rare treat.
Eighteen special numbers have
been prepared by the orchestra and
in addition to being an enjoyable
dance, those who attend viii, have the
opportunity Of hearing a very cxceIl-
ent musical program.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
WHEELER ENCULFED
in OIL SCANDAL
Federal Grand Jury at Great Falls
Indiots Junior Senator on Charge
Of Selling Influence.

Great Falls, April 8.--United States
Senator B. X. Wheeler, prosecutor Of
the senate Daugherty investigation
committee, was indicted here, Tuesday
by a federal grand jury, on charge
of unlawfully receiving money as a
retainer feea to influence the issuance
of oil and gas prospecting permits by
the secretary of the interior and COM
missioner of the general land office.
With Senator Wheeler were indict-
ed Gordon Campbell, oil geologist and
operator, and l.. G. Stevenson, oil
promoter and principal owner Of an
oil refinery; Charles l.. Blumsoff and
E. ]. Daley, oil men. Campbell and
Stevenson were the discovers Of the
Sunburst- -Kevin oil field in Montana.
Other oil men of lesser prominence al
so We're indicted on charges Of using
the mails to defraId.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
NEW MERCANTILE
FIRM LOCATES AT
BEARCREEK TOWN

The Richardson Mercantile Co. is
the name Of a new member of the
business family Of Bearcreek. The
Richardson company having recent
ly purchased the Agar store, one Of
the well known business houses of
that city.
Mr.. Richardson, the head Of the
new concern recently arrived in Bear
creek after having completed purchase
u new merchandise for the company.
He will be Joined at Bearcreek later
by Mrs. Richardson who is now at
Billings. Mr.. Richardson was in Red
Lodge on matters connected with his
company which included arrange
ments for business stationery at the
Chronicle printery.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
HIGH OFFICIAL
LIKESCHRONICLE
Northern Pacific Man Says Chronicle
Deserves Favorable Mention. His
Letter Is Herewith Published.

The following letter was received
this week by the editor of the
Chronicle from M. M. GoodsilI, assist
ant to vice-president ]. G. Woodwork
of the Northern Pacific Railway Co.
The letter is particularly pleasing to
the Chronicle, coming as it does from
q man in Mr.. Goodsill's position.
Mr.. Jos. F. Dolin, Editor,
Carbon County Chronicle,
Red Lodge, Montana.
Dear Sir:-
Mr.. Pay has been kind enough to
send us the first copy Of your new
paper, The Carbon County Chronicle.
think it is unquestionabIy one of the
best edited weekly newspapers in the
Northwest. 1t is full of news and in
teresting articles and | hope that the
people of Red Lodge are as well
pleased with the appearance, style
and contents of your paper as | am.
For number of years / was in the
newspaper business and also was a
teacher of journalism and am quite
critical, but find in the Chronicle a
publication which deserves a great
deal of favorable comment.
Yours truly,
NJ. M. GOODSILL.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
POPULAR GROCERY in
FINE NEW LOCATION

The Imerial Grocery, which has
been one Of the leading grocery con-
Germs of Red Lodge for the past six
years has moved to its new location
at 207 North Broadway. Mr.. Natal,
the proprietor and his assistants are
now busily engaged in arranging the
new store and present plans are to
have the opening on April 80.
The new location gives the Imperial
one of the finest store rooms in the
city. Equipped with all the latest i'm
proved fixtures for the display Of
merchandise and especially well light
ed with the new daylight lighting
system. The room occupied by the
Imperial is 25x100 and when all ar
rangements are completed will offer a
very attractive place for patrons of
the concern.
Mr.. Natal, who has been in bust
ness here for six years, came to Red
Lodge from Hibbing, Minnesota,
where he was connected with the
grocery business for six years. He
has had many years Of experience in
his line Of business and although Of
fering his patrons splendid service
in the past, he will be in even better
position to care for them In the future.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
MISFORTUNE
BEFALLS LAD

Ten year old Howard Loughney met
with painful accident at dusk
Thursday, while he was romping with
a number Of his comrades. The little
fellow was playing tag on top of q
string Of box cars, and in an attempt
to get good run for the broad jump
to the next car, he made one misstep,
and fell backwards ten feet to the
ground.
1t is nothing short Of miracle that
Howard was fortunate enough to es-
cape without further serious conse-
quences than few ugly gashes in
his head, and an injured shoulder
blade. Latest reports Of the boys
condition are very encouraging.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
Opportunity at Short
horn Auction Sale

In these days of keen competition
where it is necessary to utilize every
means in eliminating ovrhead cost,
and producing to the highest possible
degree, it behooves the farmer and
range stock producer to breed only the
best animals for the market, taking
into consideration type, quality, size,
vigor and the ability to produce an a
bundant supply of milk to grow and
fatten a calf, and when the milk peri
cd has ended to rapidly put on flesh.
These traits are truly characteristic
of Shorthorn cattle, as well as early
maturity of baby beef.
The National Western Stock Show
at Denver, Colorado has featured car
lots Of fat cattle for many years and
car 3ots Of baby beef for the last five
years has seen the Shorthorn take
the grand champion award at this
great western show. Twenty yearling
Shorthorn steers and heifers sold on
the Kansas City market on March IL,
1924 at 1880 per cwt. and averaged
$40 pounds, an average of S86.52 for
yearlings. The owner paid 81 ,02b for
the sire, which would perhaps be con-
sidered high at this time, but he
knows from utility standpoint that
the bull was good investment.
TO the end Of supplying long felt
want for better breeding foundation
stock, the Montana Shorthorn Breed
ers' Association and the Midland En-
pire Shorthorn Breeders Association
have organized the growers of pure
bred Shorthorn cattle in Montana and
arranged to hold annual sales where
the farmer and range man can supply
their needs in breeding stock at prices
which they can afford to pay. These
two associations are holding a joint
sale at the Midland Empire Fair
Grounds in Billings, Montana, on
April 16, 1924, where 81 head of pure
bred bulls and cows win be sold to the
highest bidder. II is cardinal rule
at this annual event to permit no by
bidding, and every animal offered for
sale goes to a new owner with qua
rantee from the consignor.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
Voters Choose City Officers For En-
suing Term At Election Tuesday.
Large Vote Cast. Simmons For
Treasurer; wilson Police Judge;
Little Sell and Nielsen Alderman.

Carrying the first ward by mai
ority of 90 and the second ward by
81 and losing the third by IS,
George A. Jeffery, head of Jeffery &
Company was elected mayor of Red
Lodge Mondays election over John
t. Flaherty by majority of So votes,
after short campaign which aroused
considerable interest among the voters
for few days prior to the election.
Both candidates for mayorlty honors
are we'll known citizens and the close
ness of the election indicated the in
terest taken by the voting population
Of the city. 1874 ballots were cast
out Of total registration of 1925.
The first ward selected Dan S. Little
for alderman over w. j. Beans by q
majority of Is. In the second ward F
A. Sell defeated William Youngholter
by Ia votes. In the third ware w. w
Nelson defeated C. P. Keyes by ma.
jority of 81.
The four-cornered race for city
treasurer resulted n the election of O
j. Simmons by plurality Of ten votes
over II. ). Croonquist.. Simmons re.
ceived 800 votes, Croonquist $40
Miles Chamberlain 189 and Mrs
Francis Landers ITO.
Charles Wilson was named as police
magistrate with 456 votes to 410 fol
E. B. Provinse and 24s for J. A
Newman.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
NEWS OF THE
CARBON POST OF
AMERICAN LEGION

The reguIer meeting of Carbon
Post No. II Of the American Legion
was held Tuesday evening at the r.
L. M. Club rooms, Plans were
formulated in regard to parking the
Legion grounds opposite the depot,
and making Of tennis courts. Ben
Gillen was appointed chairman Of the
tennis court committee. The grounds
will be mapped and carefully laid out,
so that additional courts and such
other sport courts as handball, horse
shoe etc. may be added. Plans for
Memorial Day were discussed and M.
p. Pay appointed chairman Of that
committee.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
FONTANA ACCEPTS
KELLEY MATCH

The matchmaking committee of the
American Gym has signed Lou Fon-
tana, of Butte, featherweight cham
pion OF Montana and Spider Kelley,
eastern Montana champion in the
same class for title go at Workers
Hall the evening of April IS
Backers of the local man have been
waiting for some time to see their
favorite have a chance at the state
title and are confident that he will
win the match which is scheduled for
ten rounds.
Spider Kelly, who appeared on a
local card short time ago, when he
knocked out Kid Brady of Fargo, in
the second round Of a six round bout,
is in fine condition and is working out
regularly at the Gym. Fontana will
arrive in Red Lodge the forepart of
next week and will have his workouts
at the same place.
Both battlers win weigh in at 126
pounds for the main bout after at
least ten rounds of fast preliminary
mixing. Tickets will be on sale the
first of the week at the Red Lodge
Drug Company's store. A record
breaking crowd is the prediction Of
local fans.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
ADVOCATES SYSTEM
FOR IMPROVEMENT

Hugh d. Page, head Of the Mon
tana Improvement Club, with head
quarters in Billings is spending the
week in this city for the purpose of
forming local branch of the club.
During his stay here Mr.. Page has
established offices at the Pollard.
Mr.. Page is landscape architect Of
many years experience and 1t is the
purpose of the club he represents to
form a local cooperative organization
to carry out systematic plan to
beautify the streets, lawns and parks
Of Red Lodge.
Appearing before the city council
al the Tuesday meeting, MIR. Page pre-
scnted his plan which met with the
approval Of the council. No immedi-
ate action win be taken by that body
however as special election or a
special tax levy would be necessary
finance the plan and it was thought
best to put the matter before the
various civic organizations. or per-
haps call mass meeting Of the cit
izenery to formulae plan.
A number Of local citizens are 80
enthusiastic over the idea however
that they propose to organize the
Club and find some manner in which
to bring about the finances.
Mr.. Page will present his plans to
the local school board this evening
and on April 10, he win discuss the
matter at meetings of the Library
board and the Carbon County High
School board.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
COUNCIL ORDERS
CITY TO CLEAN UP

AT the regular meeting Of the city
council Tuesday evening an order was
issued designating the two week per-
iod between May l and Is as the an
nual clean up time for the city Of
Red Lodge. AS result of the coun-
ellis action in this matter an effort
will be made = secure complete CO.
operation between the people Of the
city generally and the officials of the
city to give Red Lodge genuine
cleanup.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
UNITED STORES
MANAGER RETURNS

V. B. Sallee, local manager for the
United Stores Company returned
Monday after spending a portion Of
the week at his former home at
Sheridan. Mr.. Sallee was accompan-
led by his wife and son Harold and
they expect to make their home in
the Rousdon residence on North
Platte. Miss Lucy Brubaker OF
Clafin, Kansas arrived here with
Mr.. and Mrs. Sallee and will be
guest at the Sallee home.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
CORTNER CRAWFORD

Charles Cortnor Of Luther, was
fortunate enough to secure for his
iife's partner, winsome Fay Craw-
ford, aged sweet sixteen.
The couple obtained their license
Monday April 7th, and we're quietly
married in Red Lodge, gliding silent
ly away before any Of their friends
could offer congratulations
The bride, and groom are both from
the hardy stock Of Lutherans, and
VII probably make their future home
in that village.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
BOND FILED FOR
APPEAL OF CASE

In district court proceedings a.
gainst Harry Crissey of Barcreek be-
fore Judge Stong Wednesday of this
week, the Court ordered the return of
the property seized to the defendant
upon the filing and approving of bond.
pending appeal to the supreme court
The appeal will be made by Attorney
Rowan who is representing Crissey.
County Attorney Hayes was grant
ed leave to file charges against Frank
Campagnola on similar complaints
and application TO file against Crissey
and Louis Sasich were passed until
the 22nd Of the present month.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
BOWLENS RETURN
FROM THE COAST

Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Bowlen, and
young son, Elmer, returned to their
home here Thursday. after an extea.
sive stay In their winter quarters at
Long Beach. California.
Mr.. Bowlen has purchased new
touring car while In California, and
had contemplated driving it home,
but the weather conditions, and the
miles of miserable roads, made 1t
necessary for him to leave his car in
that state until the spring thaw shall
have opened the traffic.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
Plunkett Returned
As School Official

A total of over 500 ballots were
cast In the annual school election last
Saturday which resulted in the elect
ion of ]. P. Plunkett by a majority of
271 over Andy Bayne. More voters
participated in the election than at
any time previous in the history Of
the city. Mr.. Plunkett is at present a
member of the board and that body
will have the same personel during the
coming year.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
SENIOR CLASS
SELECTS PLAY
Three Act Comedy Selected By
Senior Class For Annual Play of
Red Lodge High School

The Charm School, a three act
comedy written by Alice Duer Miller
and Robert Milton, has been selected
as the annual Senior Glass play and
viii be given in the Beartooth
theatre, Wednesday evening, April
%. Rehearsals are being held daily
and no work is being spared to make
it the best Senior play ever present
ed.
The plot of the story centers around
Austin Beyans, very young and
handsome automobile salesman, who
inherits girls boarding school from
maiden aunt. He insists on running
the school according to his own ideas.
Instead Of teaching them Latin and
mathematics he would have them
taught to lower their voices, take
more care of their personal appear
ance, in short, he would have them
Charming" The difficulties which a.
rise, not least of which is decision Of
the Senior girls to strike, are humor-
Gus and unexpected. In the end Bev-
ans decides that since his ideas are
not so practical as he had dreamed.
he will give up he school and wait un-
| til one Of the most charming"
students reaches marriageable age.
The Ragadors will furnish the music
for both matinee and evening per-
formance. The matinee, which will
begin at the usual hour Wednesday
afternoon will be for grade-school
children only and the admission will
be 10 cents. -
The leading parts are taken by
Katherine Fleming and Charles Cru
sonik, who are working hard to give
the play professional note. There
are fourteen taking part. The entire
cast Ia as follows:
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
GEORGE A. JEFFFRY
ELECTED FOR MAYOR
PEOPLES STORE IN
HANDS OF SHERIFF

The Peoples Cooperative store OF
Bearcreek, managed by r. M. Lord
was taken over by the sheriff yester-
day under foreclosure proceedings in.
stituted by a wholesale concern. The
passing of the Peoples Store, pattern.
ed after the North Dakota stores idea
marks the end of the promotion by
outside parties of institutions of this
kind in Carbon County.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
MRS. JACOBSON
VICTIM OF ATTACK

Mrs. Jake Jacobson of this city was
the victim of an assault Sunday
evening while returning her home.
When near her house man sprang
out Of the darkness and struck Mrs.
Jacobson, infiicing a painful injury to
her fnce.
The victim Of the assault is under
the care Of DR.. Koehn and no serious
results are anticipated from the at
tack. Mrs. Jacobson accuses her hus-
band of responsibility for the rough
treatment she received.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
BAUDINO : BRIA

Mr.. Pete Baudino and Miss Kate
Bria both Of Red Lodge, were
united in the bonds of matrimony by
Justice Newman at his offices on
Monday. March 7. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dominick Curto, old friends Of the
contracting parties were their attend
ants at the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Baudino will make their home in this
city.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11

To single ont anyone performer as
star would do injustice to the en-
tire cast. So carefully had the play
ers been chosen and rehearsed that
each member played star part.
Miss Blanch Drake Of the Public
Speaking Dept. of the High school
directed the playlet.
The entertainment will again be
given on Saturday evening April the
18th at the Congregational church.
This performance will be given for
the benefit of the church.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO AUTO OWNERS

Sheriff George Headington in
forms the Chronicle that following
date of this issue of the Chronicle,
all automobiles appearing in the
county without 1924 license tags will
subject owners to arrest for violation
of hte auto license law. Mr.. Heading
ton says that the auto license law
will be rigidly enforced.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-04-11

F. L. Clark of Billings. one Of the
directors Of the Red Lodge State
Bank arrived this morning to loom
after his business interests.