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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-04-08
ORATORICAL CONTEST

On April second the first tryouts
were held for the Defamation con-
test sponsored by the newspapers
of the United States. Only two
students in the Kennewick high
school appeared in the local con-
test. After the thrilling contest.
the judges decided that Arthur
Carpenter should represent Kenne-
wick in the district contest.
Miss Helen Anderson trained the
two candidates and certainly de-
serves a lot of credit for the show
ing made. Both orations We're bas-
ed upon the Constitution of the
United States. The early origin of
government of the people, by the
people was first called to mind and
then the settlement of America
was developed. Following that, a
history of the United States con-
stitution was given. The two ora
tions together made an enlighten-
ing lecture of especial benefit.
Miss Bonner entertained the
Senoritas at weiner roast, Fri
day evening. Owing to the unpleas-
ant weather she had the girls at
the Siegfried home. All the girls
certainly had good time and Miss
Bonner proved her interest in the
senior girls. Miss Helen Anderson
and Miss Olga Anderson We're
guests. During the evening the
girls sang and played and roasted
marshmallows.
Last Friday the freshmen class
elected Hanford Cotman as its new
president. Their previous president
left school. 1t seems strang but
the freshmen have had four presi-
dents. Either they must overwork
their chief official or else they are
hard to please.
A few days ago the girls glee
club sang some pleasing numbers
before the assembly. Also a boys
quartet rendered two numbers. Ev-
eryone liked the girls songs but
seemed to think the attempt on
the part of the boys big joke.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-04-08

Everett Grouse docking at a
picture on back of wall)-Why
don't you put that picture on the
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-04-08

Fresh-Well I'll admit you know
more than / do.
Soph-Really?
Fresh-Yes, you know me and
/ know you.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
MONTANA STATE REVIEW
OF INDUSTRY

Great Falls Two wool clips, 1000
neeces. shipped 10 Boston, with zoe
cents advance.
Laurel-Montapa Power Company
viii give service to farm group north
east Of here.
Havre-City improvements to date
this year total $4,000 with s17s,OOo
private building.
Glendive-Montana Dakota Flour
Company brings in 4O-mile gas pipe
line costing $500, 900, from Cabin
.nr-aatezftairi
Shelby-DaiIy run Of Rice-Fulton
lease tract is $4,000 barrels Of oil
Shelby Sixteen new oil wells spud-
ded IN FOR week endinz July "a
ghelby-Big West on Company takes
over Montana Giant refinery and
lays pipe lire from field to plant.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
MCDONALD TALKS CAPONs

The production Of capons in the
Belt Valley district is rapidly devel
oping into an important branch OF
the poultry industry, according tc
d. l. Mcdonald, Smith Hughes In
structor at the Belt Valley High
School. Mr.. Macdonald has five boys
in his class carrying on capon pro
jects and the interest shown by the
boys in these projects indicates that
the capon industry will have a firm
footing in this community.
According to Mr.. Macdonald, Mon
tana producers of capons are getting
best results by fattening their birds
for the January markets This is
the season when such birds usually
bring the highest prices. Spring ca
pons for the January market will
usually weigh pounds more than
the ordinary bird and will bring from
10 to 20 cents more per pound.
A particularly notable increase in
the production of capons is reported
from the counties of Yellowstone,
Saltwater and Carbon, These three
counties expect to ship three carloads
of capons. Other counties that have
shown marked increase in this type
of poultry are Cascade, Pondera,
Philips and Valley.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
TIRED OF JACK DEMPSEY

Fight fang are getting decidedly
tired Of Jack Dempsey. There Is a
possibility Of q bout between nlnney
conqueror Of Tommy Gibbons, and
the heavyweight champion but the
fans have come to zeal that only the
urgent need OF mosaey win drive Jack
Dempsey into ths ring and he may
get enough cash from the movies or
some other source TO enable him to
postpone this mill.
Should the boxing commission Of
New York. New Jersey. Illinois and
a few other states join in disquaiify-
in Dempsey and call for an elimina-
ton contest Of the best Of the heavy
weights it would meet with the ap-
proval Of many small town fans at
least.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
USE "REAL MONEY" AND en-
COURAGE MINING

It is estimated that it costs the
government sf,5o0,0oo each year to
supply one dollar bills; the total for
all paper money would be much lar
ger.
II would encourage western mining
to use more silver money in place Of
one-dtllar bills.
One dollar bills wear out in about
eight months time while silvtr dol
lars are practically indestrurtible
Silver money is also much freer from
dirt, Crime, and desease germs than
paper bills.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
Strange Accident
Kills Small Boy

A heart rending accident that
proved fatal to little Joseph Birke.
land, six-year-oid son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Torger Birkeland who live about nine
miles east Of town on the Sweet
Grass, occurred Monday. Joseph and
an older brother went to the farm
yard to catch team of horses which
were to. have been hitched to a
wagon. The older boy caught one
horse and to make sure that it did
not get away tied its halter rope to
the little fellows suspenders. The
horse was known to be gentle but
another horse came dashing by and
frightened the first and it started to
run, dragging its human hitching
post over rocks and whatever hap
pened to be in its path. When Mr.
Birkeland, the boys father, finally
saw what had happened and captured
the runaway horse, the child was
badly battered and lived but a short
time. A doctor was Immediately
summoned but life was extinct when
he arrived. DR.. Basket brought the
remains to Big Timber where they
were prepared for burial.
No blame is attached TO either of
the boys. 1t was one Of those unfor-
tunate things that would not have
happened under the same circuni-
stances one time in thousand. Be
sides his parents, three brothers and
two sisters survive The community's
sincere sympathy is extended the
family in their bereavement.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
DEATH OF PLAYMATE CASTS
GLOOM AMONG THE CHILDREN

The news Of the sudden illness and
death of little Mae Elizabeth Jen-
nings came to the people of Belt as
great shock, last Friday morning
Many had not known of the illness
until word was received that she had
passed away.
Mrs. Jennings and Mae had been
out Of town for a few days when Mae
became ill., She was brought to Belt
on Sunday evening and taken to the
Deaconess hospital in Great Falls
where an operation was performed
for appendicitis. All that could be
done by the parents, Doctors and
nurses was done for her, but without
avail, and little Mae passed peace
fully to her home prepared for her
on Thursday night. Mr.. and Mrs.
jennings and sister Ruth we're with
her throughout her illness and at the
time of her death.
Mae Elizabeth Jennings was born
in Great Falls, July l6, 1916, making
her age at the time Of her death, ten
years, one month and four days, she
was passed into the fifth grade Of
the public schools Of this city. where
she will be greatly missed when
school opens in September. She
was a member and faithful attendant
Of the Methodist Sunday school
where she will also be greatly missed
She attended the Vacation Bible
school during this summer and did
very creditable work. Being inter-
ssted in all the departments Of the
work and did her part we'll in the I
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
BEST CROP IN TEN YEARS is
REPORT OF SPIONkOP COUNTRY

A trip 10 Arrow Greek by the uppel
xoad gave the editor an opportunity
20 see the crops in that country aud
90 rejoice with the owners over theil
bountifuIness.
Going mp Cora Greek one is com.
peIled TO notice the remarkable crop:
of alfalfa on the Hamment ranches
grain looks good although it is too
far from the road to be inspected by
Ehe passerby.
After passing through the gaps be
tween the buttes, you can see some
splendid wheat on the McInnis field
which is just beginning to turn.
The car then passed field after
field Of wonderful grain, one field Of
oats just beyond the Arthur J Johnson
place standing out in our minds as
the finest seen this year. A rough
guess would place the yield at 100
bushels to the acre. All the way u
Arrow creek grain is looking fine and
the yield will probably exceed any
since 1916.
At the Wales ranch a bunhh of
purebred Herefords were browsing ir
lots close to the barns. They weuc
fat and aristocratic in appearance.
We judged them to be the show stock
which Mr.. Chatterton is preparing
for display at the fairs this fall.
Range stock never looked better.
A bridge is out near Lilligarde
necessitating a sharp detom other
wise the road is excellent.
On Arrow creek hay is abundant
and grain is of high quality. One
item of peculiar interest is the cor
dition of the winter ranges where
grass is tall and luxuriant curing
finely There win be no shortage Of
feed for stock this winter which win
prove. of advantage if the low cattle
price makes it wise to carry over
stock for spring market.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
FATALITIES FOLLOW EACH OTHER
AS NEIHART CHILDREN PLAY

Two terrible accidents marred thu
past week in Neihart.
On Friday evening the two-year
fold son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lut-
trell was almost instantly killed when
he pulled a heavy bone-crusher over
upon himself. The childs neck was
broken and he was dead when found
by his parents ma five minutes later
The Luttrells recently moved fron,
Great Falls TO Neihart where Mr..
Luttrell is employed as foreman for
Fagenstrom Brothers on road con
struction work.
On Saturday evening Rodney the
nine-year old son Of Arthur Walker
wa instantly killed by a shot from an
old shot gun, supposedly held by a
small playmate, Merle White, aged
The boys were playing in the loft
Of an old building near their homes
and there found several ancient fire.
arms. unfortunately they also found
some shot gun shells with which they
proceeded TO load one Of the guns
and then the boys started to play
"war" The boys perhaps we're ex-
cited with the war game and thought
less n The danger. After the tragedy
it is reported that the White boy was
so terrified by the accident that he
dragged the body TO a closet and
there attempted to conceal it with
old papers but soon his parents came
to look for the boys and learned the
terrible news. The mothers were
prostrated and required the services
Of physician.
DR.. McBurney. county coroner, wa7
called but found no other evidenea
than as stated.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
CITY TAX LEVY
3 MILLS HIGHER

At the meeting Of the city council
held August srd the city tax levy
for the next year was made.
No levy was made for the Park
Fund; Waterworls bonds, mills;
for general administration purposes
Is mills.
This last is made up Of the follow.
in funds; General, 51t mills; Police
! mill; Contingent, mills. Fire,
i2lk mills; Street, 2 mills. In addition
TO this and in lieu Of the county road
fund Of three mills. the council made
a levy Of five mills for road purposes.
This makes total levy Of rs mills
which is three mills higher than the
levy Of 1925 because Of the fact that
there was no waterworiSs levy made
last year.
The levy in Improvement District
No. for maintenance Of the orna-
mental lighting district is 20 cents
per front foot, the same as last year.
This district is just holding its own
with this levy because the number Of
delinquent property owners upon the
line.
The levy in District No. 0 is s cents
per front foot. This district is rapid.
ly getting into good shape according
to the report Of the city clerk.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
GLASGOW PEOPLE ADMIRE
OUR BENCH ALFALFA

Leo Coleman was in town about the
time that 'The Boob" failed to come.
He is an old friend Of Raymond Rob
bins of the Pythian Theatre and halls
from Glasgow. Finding his friend in
not the best humor Mr.. Coleman
coaxed him away on a fishing trip.
He expressed himself as very much
impressed with the grain to be seen
in this section and commented upon
our benchgrown alfalfa which appears
to excel any thing in the irrigated
line in Valley county.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
His Interest Is a
Common Interest

No one man ever made a baseball
team, and no one man ever carried
successful business by himself.
City carpenters and plumbers may
think they have little interest in the
farmer. The man handling freight
on a city delivery truck or the time
keeper paying off a bunch Of steve
dores on a seaport dock, may say:
"what do we care about the farmers
problems.
But the majority Of carpenters Sc
cure employment from individuals or
corporations who, in turn. are de-
pendent for the business they do, up
on the sale or manufacture Of pro-
ducts derived from some farm crop.
A large part Of the business Of a city
drayman and the waterfront steve
dore, will be handling farm crops,
either in their fresh state, canned or
in the shape Of sugar, flour, cured
meats, etc. The man who says he is
not interested in agriculture, lacks
good sense.
Lack Of Tariff protection on crops
where il is necessary, simply cuts off
the jobs Of thousands Of workmen in
other lines Of industry besides far
ming. What good does it do the la
boring man if he can buy butter,
eggs or sugar for few cents less
each month, If unrestricted foreign
causes him to lose his
Job? The sooner we all learn that
We have an interest in each others
the sooneK will industrial
ind agricultural stability be assured
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19

Miss Mae Rush Is spending week
sat Logging CreOk. the guest Of Mrs
vlcksrson.
Mr. ana Mrs. NJ. J. SENEGAL spent
Sunday at the Spiller ranch on Little
Belt.
Mrs. William McInnis, who has
been ,Fery III, Is now reported on the
way to recovery.
MIRA R. H. Bemis went to Great
fWils yesterday 10 meet her mother,
ARs.aA. G. White. and her sister,
Mrs. Stewart Of Gibbonsville, Idaho.
Mile Newmeyer spent a few hours
snnday visiting on Goodman cOulss
and carried home a bouquet from
TIomsr garden OF Lettie Talbot.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
MANCHESTER FURNISHES
REST ROOM FOR TIRED
BUSINESS MEN

Gus Manchester is fitting up the
rear of the Pythian Billiard Parlor
as rest room and lounging room.
He is covering the floor with impor-
ted rugs, installing settees, easy
chairs and rocking chairs, floor lamps
and everything to make the place con
venient and comfortable for people
to rest, talk business or have a quiet
smoke. This will be installed before
Sunday and every man is invited to
make use of it during his business
and leisure hours.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
ASK CONNECTING
UNIT FOR RID.

Messrs. Mehmke, Maxi, Jacobs.
McAneny and others have petitioned
the county commissioners for road
to connect the Arrow Creek road
with the Armington Coulee-Littie
Belt road. The commissioners of
Judith Basin county have signified
their willingness to build their por-
tion of the road and it only remains
for the Cascade county commissioners
to build the two miles necessary in
this county.
This road has been held UP for
several years beause of the fact that
the most feasible right of way eut
some Of the ranches up in manner
not desirable. This matter has been
adjusted and the various residents
on the Cora Creek and Little Belt
roads are desirous that it should be
built as it will enable them to secure
a R. f. D. route. For many years
there has been a trail through here
which could be negotiated with
team and farm-wagon but not suit
able for cars. This trail left the Ar
row Greek road near the old Bill
Davidson ranch and swung around
the butte in a northeriy direction 10
the Mehmke ranch. This part Of the
road will be built by Judith Basin
county if Cascade will do their share.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
NEvEN 0. BETz MARRIED AUG. 10
TO- |. II. FITZPATRICK At FAIRMONT

I Neven o. Betz, formerly q popalnz
domesalc acience teacher In the BsA
High sehool, was married on Auguns
10th, at Fairmont. MINI, 70 Lewis
Holman Kilpmtxick.
During her three year stay In BsR
shs won q place IN the hsarts Of many
not only young people but their par
ents as well.
Gifted as a musician. dramatSc
coach and athlete. she gave mneh
more TO people Of Belt than her
salary called for. All her old ae-
quaintancea are glad b hear of her
marriage and wish her boundleas
good fortune.
At the beginning Of the war shs
enlisted in the American Red Cxoss
and was immediately sent oversees.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick is magaxins
writer, author of many short stories
and is member Of the staff Of the
National Red Cross in Washington d.
C. Both Mr.. Fitzpatrick and his brsds
served overseas In the world war.
After the war the former Belt
young woman became affiliated With
the American Child Health assOcia-
tion in New York City, Of which
Herbert Hoover is president. Last
year spent on leave Of absence In
Europe, where she studied health
conditions.
"The marriage" says the journal
article "took place in the Catholic
parish house in Fairmont and only
the immediate relatives Witnessed the
ceremony. After a motor tour, MT.
and Mrs. Fitzpatrick will return to
Fairmont for visit. Their home is
10 be at Mount Sterling. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. N. Peterson, uncle and aunt
# the bride gave a wedding break
last for the bridal party at their
iome Mrs. Fitzpatrick is a daughter
# the late Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Betx
# Fairmont. She was graduated
rom the University Of Wisconsin in
1913.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19

John Epperson Of Fort Bsntol
writes that he win be home the Ieel
Of August to help celebrate the SOFA
anniversary Of his parents wedding
Otto Gulden struck fine vein oi
water in the we'll he drilled for joe
Demuth.
Tn 14-year old daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. H.O. Chowen Of Great Falls
was lost In the Yogo mountains this
week. The next day she found her
way to q Middle Fork ranch and is
not much to the bad for her scary
experience.
A band concert viii be held tomor-
row night IN the park. The band il
under the direction Of Frank E.
Prewitt.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
FIRST SHIPMENT OFF FOR
CHICAGO

Seven cars Of fat stock were ship
ped Tuesday afternoon from the
stocIyards at Armington. Mike
Lynch shipped three cars which II
Is UNDERWOOD that he had bought
from Arthur A. Johnson Of SpioDkopl
Walfred and Frank Sheldon shipped
three cars Of two-year-old steers and
heifers with few dry cows Bob
Mccullough and Frank Mitchell ship
ped one car of mixed stuff
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES,
Harry T. StOng, pastor

The fourth quarterly conference
will be held by Rev. Jesse Bunch on
Saturday evening. District superin.
tendent Bunch will conduct a devo-
tional meeting to which all are cor
daily invited Service will begin al
o'clock.
Our efficient paint committee has
appealed to the members of the
church, and the public in general, for
an expression as 70 whether or not
we desire to have the window sash
trimmed in dark color or to have
them remain as they are, all white.
Come to church Sunday prepared to
express your opinion on this matter.
Morring worship at II O'clock Ser
mon by pastor. Subject, Nonsense,
Sin and Cents.
Evening service at 8 O'Clock, Fol-
lowing a good song service the pastor
win speak on the need Of personal
purity.
Sunday School at 10 o'clock We
are coming near time when the an
nual rally day viii be held, but we
are eager to make every Sunday
time of rallying for the school and
for Christ. Teachers and children
and adults all at Sunday School this
Sunday will make for increased hap
piness and usefulness for all.
Epworth League devotional service
Sunday evening at z o'clock.
Children are reminded Of the story
hour Thursday evening at o'clock.
Immediately following will be mid
week prayer service and Bible study.
Any one who IS interested in inspira-
ton, devotional and increased spiri.
tual power, can not afford 70 miss
this service.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
ASK WALFRED SHELDON
WHAT HE THINKS OF 1T

The use of the furrow drill for
seeding winter wheat as a means 0.
lessening soil blowing and danger
from winter killing is gaining much
favor among winter wheat growers.
1t will bear close inves stigation bs
any one planning to seed winter
wheat. Get in touch with your Coun
ty Agent Buuletin 1T published by
the Montana State College contains
some good information on this sub
ject-
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
KIVINEN FINDS BENTONITE
DEPOSIT

Jalmer Kivinen and son Of Spion-
kop were shopping in town Tuesday.
They brought with them samples Of
the large deposit Of bentonite which
Mr.. Kivinen has discovered on his
ranch. This mineral is used in a
variety Of ways in the industrial
world and this deposit will prove
quite valuable II it is found free fror1
harmful coloring and other impuri-
ties.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
CHARLIE HURD VISITS

Charles W. Hurd Of Tacoma and
formerly Of Belt is here for a visit
and may stay for a month. His en-
tire family is living in Tacoma. Ell
mer is married and has one child
three years old and holds a fine
position with the Goodrich Tire Co.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
MONTANA INDUSTRIAL REVIEW

MissouIa- -Flathead brodge at Es-
sex win be built for s17,OOOi
Lewistown-0nc shirment Of 10
cars Of cattle aand four doubledeck
ears of sheep goes 70 eastern market
IN one day.
Broadus- Cornerstone laid for new
Congregational Church here
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19
JOHN KLEFFNER AND FAMILY
MOVE TO MISSOURI

John KIeffner and family expect
70 move 70 WesphaIia, Usage county,
Missouri this fan. Tho family viii
go overland and 50 take their cars
down. Mr. Kleffner win return later
for bis household and farm goods.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-08-19

children's Day program given only .
few Sundays ago.
Funeral services we're held from
the Methodist Church on Sunday af.
ternoon, conducted by Rev. Harry T.
stong, Pastor of the church. Many
persons from out of town together
with the many friends Of the town
and vicinity were present to pay the
last tokens of respect 10 dear little
Mae who looked Ike one sleeping
peacefully among the many gifts OF
beautiful flowers by which she was
surrounded. Some how the sting Of
death disappeared as one looked into
the face of her so peaceful and still.
The parents and sister have the
sympathy Of the entire community, as
well as many friends at a distance,
who wish to share the burden Of sor-
row and grief through which they
l..fve been called upon to pass.
There is no DEATH The stars go down
To rise upon some fairer shore.
And bright in heavens jeweled crown
They shine for evermore.
There is no death An angel form
Walks DER the earth with silent
tread. +
lie bears our best loved things away,
And then we call them dead"
He leaves our hearts all desolate;
He plucks our fairest, sweetest
flowers;
rransplanted into bliss, they now
Adorn immortal bowers.