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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-10-16

penings at the fort up to April 81,
1910.
Colonel Menard writes, a party
Of hunters were defeated by the
Blackfeet on the 18th inst, there
were two men killed James
Cheeks and Ayers. Besides there are
missing young Holland, FTeehearty
and his man who were camped
about two miles farther up"
James narrative gives the list
killed as follows. 1--WE found and
buried our murdered comrades,
Cheek and Ayers. Hull was
never heard of, and two others,
Rucker and Fleeheart were also
missing"
This killing of these five men so
soon after their arrival at Three
Forks had a depressing effect upon
their limited party Of 80. They re-
manned at the fort for several days
and, no Indians appearing, they ven
tuTed out for a distance of six miles
and the only enemy encountered
we're the many ferOcious bears. James
naTrates "In these short expeditions
the men had frequent encounters
with bears, which in this region are
Of enOrmOu size, sometimes weigh
ing 500 pounds each, and when
wounded are most terribly ferocious
and dangerous to the hunter, of all
animals" 90
The Death of DrOuiIIard
This respite from Indian attack
was shOrt-lived. In May another un-
fortunate disaster occurred, and
in this connection, I again quote from
the James narrative.
zone of our company, a Shawnee
half-breed named Druyer, the princi-
pal hunter of the Lewis and Clark
party, went up the river one day and
set his traps about a mile from camp.
In the morning ne returned alone
and brought back six beavers.
warned him Of his danger. I am too
much of IN Indian to be caught by
Indians, said he. On the next day he
repeated the adventure and returned
with the product Of his traps, saying,
This is the way to catch beaver
con the third morning he started
again up the river to examine his
traps, when we advised him to wait
for the whole party, which was about
moving further up the river and al
the same time two other ShaWnees
left us again our advice, to kill deer
We started forward in company anC
soon found the dead bodies OF thC
last mentioned hunters. pierced witt
lances, arrows and bullets and lying
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-10-16

place in August or September of that
year, so that, at the most, the tenn
p%estuOus career of the Three Forks
fort vas not over four months of the
year 1910.
In the rivalry between the Ameri-
can Fur company and the Rocky
Mountain Fur company in 1882, a
party of trappers in charge of Hen
ry Vanderburgh of the former com
pany and Jim Bridger of the latter,
reached the Three Forks. While Van
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-10-16

co John Golfer was a native Of Virginia,
and later moved to Kentucky and lived at
Marysville, where he Joined the Lewis n
Clark expedition in the fan Of 1903. He ren-
dered efficient service on the journey, and
upon the return Of the expedition, when
the Maudan villages were reached, In Aug
ust, 1906. ne applied to the Captains for
permission to leave the party and join two
.trappers whom he had met on the Yellow
AS Lisa's party assembled the Yellow
stone in 1907 they met Golfer at the
mouth OF the Platte on his. way down aud
Lisa persuaded him TO return. 1t was pro-
hablV during the AUTUMN Of ehIs same year
that be made the lonely journey during the
course Of which he discovered the wonders
of the district known as the Yellowstone
park.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-10-16

CD These were the grizzly bears Of the
Montana Rocky Mountain region. It wiz
be- remembered that much mention was
Lewis and Clark journals. The grizzlies
were very numerous in those DAYS and to-
day, occasionally there are killed speci-
meus o. unusual size. They are the only
native Montana bear which would attack
human beings. When wounded. they were
by Lar the most ier0cions and dangerous
OF All animals native 90 the northwest
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-10-16

in the federal prison and pay 5000
fine, was the penalty imposed in each
case. Wild and Amess were con-
victed in Great Falls last week Of
conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment of revenues in connection with
cattle shipments from Canada for
which Matt Kindelspire Of LeOla, s..
D., had previously pleaded guilty.
Kindelspire was the main witness for
the government against Wild and
Amess.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-10-16

noted John Potts was killed not far
from where the fort was built, when
in company with Golfer, the latter
certainly performing a feat in his
getaway" in 1909, and be it re-
membered that James, in his narra-
tive, gives Golfers version of the
episode. Bradbury wrote an account
of it in 1911 on the Lower Missouri
from Golfers description and their
accounts are identical. 90
That these three men of the Lewis
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This article by Mr.. Hilger, sec
rotary of the Montana Historical
Society, one of the states pioneers,
and who has been responsible o
the collecting and preserving at
the State Historical Library, OF
much valuable data pertaining to
earIy-day Montana, has to do with
n of the most impOratnt events
of tho earliest fur trade in the
treasure state.
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:" ~
Frank Wild, deputy collector of
customs at Havre, and H. G.. Amess,
Great Northern freight agent there,
were sentenced by Federal Judge
Charles N. Pray to serve IS months
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

II 8 o'clock. Mrs. Sullivan was
standing with her back to the fire.
She was ablaze all over before she
knew what had happened. Her small
son, and her daughter were in the
room with her, the son, William Con-
ror, Jr., screamed and grabbed
coat with which he sat to work try
ing to smother the flames. He
fought heroically and finally with the
aid of the suffering mother succeed
ed in extinguishing the blaze.
Mrs. Sullivan is well known in
Americas having resided here for
the past twelve years. She was an
accomplished musician, playing from
time to time for the Rylander Thea
ter. She was also a teacher at the
Americas Business College.
Reports from her bedside at the
time of going to press was to the
effect that she was resting nicely as
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
PLAINS HEARS
SENATOR GEORGE
MAKEADDRESS
Educational Week Was Observ
ed by the School at
Plains

Educational week WIS iittingly
observed by Plans school. Splendid
programs were given each morning
on subjects pertaining to the gen
eraL subject, education. The week
was begun with an able address by
Senator Walter F. George on "The
Constitution" and as through the
week of special interest was the
Thursdays program. The subject
for this time was Conservation and
Thrift" Mr.. ]. A. Mcdonald gave a
most interesting and helpful talk on
Thrift" Giving suggestions and
ideas # closely followed will bring
success in life. The programs was
concluded on Friday morning using
the subject, "The Community,
Health" DIR. B. T. Wise spoke for
brief time on Health giving the
fundamental principles of good health
Giving preventative measure in the
more common ills people are subject
to-. Many friends and patrons visit
ed the school during the week, bring
ing about a better understanding and
appreciation of teacher, pupils and
patrons.
The pupils of Plains High school
have gotten out the first issue of
their school paper. "The Dixie Bee"
1t covers the news of the school and
also the alumni of the school. It is
well gotten up and reflects credit up
on those pupils having the Dixie Bee"
in charge.
Friends and patrons of Plains
school are asked to remember the
Thanksgiving dinner to be given by
the rent-Teacher association next
Thursday at noon at the school
house. 1t is earnestly desired that
this effort towards improving the
school property will have the symp-
athy of the entire community.
Mrs. Frank Zimmerman has been
elected as music teacher for Plains
to fill the unexpired term of Miss
Ruth Short who resigned several
days ago.
A delightful social event of the
past week was the party on Thurs
day afternoon at which Mrs. o. V.
Hogsed was hostess to her club and
several friends to fill in vacancies
The living room where the tables
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

were placed was prettily arranged
with quantities Of roses and chysan-
themums. At the conclusion of the
game, Mrs. Oscar Williams assisted
Mrs. Hogsed to serve delicious re-
freshments. Those playing were,
Mrs. E. L. Bridges, Mrs. J. H. Monts
Mrs. w NJ. Jennings, Mrs S H Tim
norman, Mrs. Henderson Dodson,
Mrs. Walton Walters, Mrs. Mark
Chambliss, Mrs. Rees Andrews, Mrs.
Joe Williams, Mrs. Alton Carter,
Mrs. Frank Zimmerman, Mrs. VIM.
A. Carter, Mrs. Mamie Bradley,
Mrs. Edgar Zimmerman and Mrs.
Jack Slappey.
Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Willard
Jennings was the charming hostess
at bridge party. The living room
where the guests assembled was tast-
lily decorated with beautiful pink
roses and ferns arranged in silver
baskets and vases and placed on
mantels and console tables. After
the game tempting salad course
with hot punch was served. Play
ing were Miss Margarete Hudson,
Miss Eleanor Chambliss, Miss Ruth
Short, Miss Florine Danielly, Mrs.
Sam Burgin, Mrs f. L. Bridges, Mrs.
Mrs Ernest Spann, Mrs. Alton Car
ter, Mrs. J. H Monts, Mrs John
Oliver, Mrs. Frank Greer and Mrs.
Leonard Jennings.
Plains school will close Wednes-
day afternoon for the Thanksgiving
holidays. School duties will be re-
sumed next Monday morning.
Otis Jones of Fort Valley spent
Sunday here, the guest of his moth
err, Mrs. Sallie Jones.
Mrs. Della Fletcher and Miss Joe
Spann, were called to Webster coun-
ty Wednesday on account of the sud
den illness of their brother, Mr..
John Spann.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Zimmerman
spent Sunday in Parrot guests of
Mrs. Timmerman's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Pritchard.
Rev. J. E. Hall, Mr.. and Mrs.
Broadus Williams, Joe Williams, Jr.,
Harriet Williams, Lewis Dodson,
Sarah Dodson, Esther Hart and
Grace McGill, were delegates to the
B. Y. P. U regional convention. re-
Gently held in Cordele.
Mrs. Bowman Wise has returned
from a visit of several weeks to her
mother, Mrs. R. D. Gay, at her home
in Cuthbert.
Mr.. w. H. Spann from near Web
ton and former resident of Plains
is improving after an illness of sew
eral weeks at Plains hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Montgomery
spent Sunday with relatives in Web
ster County.
Messrs. Rhyme, from near Florence
Ala, who recently purchased the
Lowry farm have with their families
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

recently moved to their new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Cole and daugh.
ter, Miss Louise Cole of Americus
were guests OF Mrs. A. r. Wilson,
Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Chas A. Phillips pastor of the
Plains Lutheran church filled the pull
pit at the Methodist Church Sun
day evening. Mr.. Phillips preached
an uplifting sermon on Faith to
an attentive congregation.
Miss Emma Tucker a prominent
worker in the Methodist Church is
improving at Plains hospital follow
ing an operation on last Friday.
Mrs. Ed Carter and children and
Mr.. John Clark spent Sunday with
relatives in Webster County.
Mr.. c. N. Smith the efficient town
marshal of Plains who has been con-
fined to his room on account of i'll
ness for week is some what improv-
ed to the qualification of his many
friends.
Rev o. L. Evans pastor of Plains
Circuit left Tuesday morning for
Macon to attend the annual session
of the South Georgia Conference in
that city this week. Mr.. Evans car
ries good report in all lines of
work. Plains circuit will be greatly
pleased if he is returned for another
year. a
Miss Ruth Short who has had
charge of the music and expression
classes this term, returned to her
home in Buena Vista Monday after
having resigned her place as teacher
several days ago. Miss Short made
many friends during her brief stay
in Plains who regret her leaving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

Mr.. Theodore Patton OF Anderson
vile was admitted to the hospital
last night and early this morning
underwent major operation. He
was resting very nicely this after
noon.
Mrs. Mike Smokes, who underwent
a major operation a few days ago
is resting very nicely today.
Miss Gladys Goodman, graduate
nurse, underwent minor operation
yesterday. She was returned to her
home in Rees Park today.
Mrs. F. H. Hines of Leslie who
underwent a major operation several
days ago is reported as resting very
nicely today.
All other patients are reported by
Miss Brophy as resting nicely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
MISS LUCILLE MCDONALD
HONORED AT BRIDGE
LUNCHEON MONDAY


Mrs. Lovelace Eve was hostess at
a beautiful bridge-luncheon Monday
afternoon at her home on South Lee
Street, honoring her house guest, her
sister, Miss Lucille Mcdonald, of
Charlotte, n G.
The lower floor Of the home was
beautifully decorated in chrysanthe-
NUNS and lovely roses in baskets and
flower jars, which formed an attrac-
tive setting for the five tables of
players.
Mrs. Will Green Turpin won the
high score prize, deck of cards, and
Miss Mcdonald was presented with
a lovely pair of silk hose, az guest
prize.
After the game which was most
enjoyable, an appetizing hot lunch
con was served.
Those enjoying Mrs Ewes hospi-
sality were Miss Mcdonald, Mrs
Will Green Turpin, Mrs. Charles
Council, Mrs. J. C. Williams, Mrs.
heys McMath, Mrs. A. C. Primrose,
Mrs. Carr Glover, Mrs. Hamilton
Yancey, Mrs. j. E. Hightower, Mrs.
J. T. Warren, Mrs. Lee Council, Mrs.
Edgar Ship, Mrs B. R Boyd, Mrs.
L. F. Grubbs, Mrs. W. W. Dykes,
Mrs. Hollis Fort, Mrs. Charles R
Crisp, Mrs T o Marshall, and guest
Miss Mary Hunter, and Mrs. Craw-
ford Wheatley
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
YOUNG AMERICUS
WOMAN VERY
SERIOUSLY BURNED

Continued From Page One.)
because of the large area burned.
Ihe area affected is her left side and
back from her shoulder blade to her
waist.
Barring complications Of pneu-
monia she should recover but not
until after several weeks illness with
the possibility of other complica-
tons"
Reports from the home were to
the effect that the accident occurred
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
SCOT WEARS 2 SUITS

LONDON.-A Scotch passenger on
an Imperial airways air liner was per-
spring abnormally when the ship
landed. Investigation showed he had
worn three suits of clothes to avoid
paying the extra charge of shilling
a pound levied on bagged in excess of
30 pounds,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
LOVE AND REVENGE

TOXIC - Yaspko Yamafuji
awaits with love and many angered
socialists awaith with sinister motives
the release of Massahiko Amakusa,
former captain in the Japanes earmy
Amakusa was accused of brutally
killing a socialist and is serving q
Jail sentence. Yamafuji says that
she will marry Amakusa when he is
released.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
BRIDE MUST BE YELLED

LONDON.-Ruyslip parish church
now owns a veil, and the prospective
bride who appears without one must
wear the parish apparel. The vicar
announced that the rules of the
church require a bride to be decent
ly apparelled," which means that she
must wear a veil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
CRANES MEAN HAPPINESS

TOKIO-A pair of cranes symbol
ical of married happiness have made
their nest in the topmost branches
of an ancient pine tree that
stands in the Fukiage Imperial Gar
den. The natives, who believe in
the quaint Japanese superstitions,
hold this to a joyous sign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
NO SCOTCH IN SCOTCH"

LONDON.-ocottlsh farmers have
protested to the government that the
only Scotch in Scotch whisky is the
water. They asked high import duty
on barley, which at present is i'm
ported at lower cost than they can
raise il.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
LOST AND FOUND
THEY REALLY TWINKLE

PARTs.-Poets have sung Of twink
ling feet, but with license. Now
they are an actuality. Smart stock
ings no longer will be plain, but will
shine with embroidered flowers rib
bons, and even with brillians. Silk
comets, tipped with mock diamonds
also are shown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
@}oci;eN

arrive Wednesday afternoon to spend
Thanksgiving with her cousin, Miss
u. E. Mitchell, Supt., of hospital,
before leaving for the Hawaiian Is
lands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
IiS.iTIZX1O

Mrs. Hunter and daughter, Miss
Mary Hunter of Quitman are guests
OF Mrs. T. 0. Marshall at her home
on Harold Ave.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

could be epected under the circur-
stances.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Johnson and
Miss Iris Johnson of Lakeland, Fla,
who have been the guest of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Chap
man for several days, left today for
Atlanta, where they will spend the
Thanksgiving holidays with Mr..
Johnson's sister, Mrs. Norman Miller.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Hearu of Da-
ElsbOro, are the guest guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Reese Horton. Rev. Hearn
will attend the South Georgia Meth
Odist Conference in Macon, and re-
turn to Americas the last of the
week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Fire Brick, Fire Clay
and Flue Innings. Jno. W. SILVER,
Phone 117.-9-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

Mr.. Inman Griffin left Monday
for Alabama where he will spend
several days on an important bust
ness trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

FIGURE with us on your Paint, Var
nish, Flat Wall Coatings, Roof
and Barn Paint. Jno. W. SILVER.
Phone 117.-9tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

Miss Beatrice Striplin will leave
Americas Sunday for Albany where
she has accepted a splendid position.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Newton and
daughter Elizabeth and Amzie will
spend the Thanksgiving holidays
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. B. Williford.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

The many friends of Mrs. W. C.
Sullivan, Jr., will regret to learn of
her serious accident which occurred
this morning at her home on Jackson
street. Mrs. Sullivan was painfully
burned and her friends wish for her
4 speedy recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

Miss Aileen Mayfield, one of the
teachers in the High school has been
taken to her home in La Grange, Ca,
where she is suffering from an at
tack of influenza.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

Mrs. L. W. Goddard of Griffin vii
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

Miss Elizabeth Merritt and Miss
Harriet Rylander who are students
of Agnes Scott College will spend the
Thanksgiving Holidays in Atlanta
with friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-24

Miss Flora Surles will leave We'd
nesday afternoon for Lumpkin, Ga,
to attend the Recommendation wed
ding which will be beautiful event
of Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-07-17
BY JIM MARSHALL

lust as we were reading
81 letter from Aunt Emily up
In scdro woollry today. a bat
uc-front communicate from tho
convention of tho Washington
Idaho Retail Ciothicra associh-
ton came staggering into the
office.
It's breath Was coming in
short pants. all tho long pants
having been placed on sale by
tho retailers at startling rcduc-
tons SO short pants were the
only kind the oommuniquo could
get
The communiquc pulled lis
pants up as far as possible and
painted:
"suspenders arc coming
bRckl"
Hose or trousers?" We asked.
You Hec. n the communicate
had been talking about hose
suspenders we should have had
10 put Aunt Emily's letter
away. Auntio is just lcctls
mite old.faHhioned about such
things,
We remember tho time We
were taking her down Second
ave, 20 an orgy az tho Smith
building cafe, about a year ago
come Mlchaelmaa Ono Of the
hose suHponderB OF n waiter
In the restaurant camo down
and he tripped over Il.
II was Ereat strain on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-07-17
$4,000 PRICE
OF LAKE LAND
Lake Union Frontage Sales
Indicate Development

Industrial development along Lake
Union looked ~" THURSDAY. when
snles ~ three pieces Of real esFtate
on tho south end Of the lake we're
negotiated FOR considerations up.
pro1imntlng $4,000
George a. PurdU thru Henry
Frederick, Inc, bought q 475foot
frontage on the north aide of Fair.
view ave ~. running from Fair.
view 20 Minor ave. ~. for about
$4,000, David c Williams was
the seller. represented by Ray
Mines
4 tract Of i3O.foot frontage. south.
west OF Ward d.. on Fairwew ave.
was bought by AKol c. Hansen and
G. schwhbo Hansen bought ig7
feet on Fairvlsw ave. northeast OF
Ward ~. FOR about $4,000 The
Thomas Investment Co. mn English
firm. was tho seller in both these
deals
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-07-17
Main Street

Nels Olcson tackman.
grcasing tho cable wheel at
Third ave, and Yeslcr a,y.
John johnson, business man OF
Okanogan, resting at tho Frye
hotel J. Compton rcallor. hus.
Ting around az Second aud
Madison, j, =. Reed, LAWYER,
climbing M9dlson hin for lunch.
q. L. Stickrcy, insurance. seek.
INK victims In the Empire build.
ing. J, y. buckley. lumber.
man, entering the bank at noon.
q T. Ramsay, old,timer, looking
for n breeze on Madison a. J.
Shannon mechanic crossing
Pike az Third y. l., Ollenger.
realtor. leaving tho Empire
building. Harry Hudson, archl.
tect. travelling south on Third
ave. 4. u. Longmorr salesman.
looking for business az tho
county-city building,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-07-17
Hart, Civil War
Veteran, Passes

Another civil war veteran passed
on 20 join his comrades Thursday.
when Fitch James Hart. 81, died al
his home, 622i Stanley ave. Funeral
services win be held at p. m.
Saturday, in the Georgetown Under.
taking chapel The remains viii be
sent TO Port Angeles Tor burial
Hart served with the Second Ohio
cavalry from 1851 20 1858, lilo had
resided IN Seattle % years He is
survived by his widow, Frances. by
two daughters, Mrs Attic Adic. OF
Auburn. and Mrs, Edith Dayton. OF
Port Angeles. and by four sons,
Homer j.. OF Is1quah. and Otto
h. Howard q, and Fitch j.. Jr.. of
Port Angeles.