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The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

A report reached town Monday
morning that Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Spencer living near Round Butte,
were the parents of nice big baby
boy; Dr.. John NJ. o-einik being in at
tendance.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

r. H. Garst was business visitor
to Fromberg Friday.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Thompson
'of Red Lodge were visiting Bridger
friends Thursday, They were accom-
panied by Hrs. c. E. Thompson and
while here were guests at the j. A.
Dowdle home.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mrs. Smith and two daughters,
Adds and Dora, accompanied by Mrs.
Ida Moore and Mr.. w. w. Naples, all
of Belfry, were shopping in Bird
ger Thursday
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Commissioners Lee Gard and James
Convery, accompanied by several
Bridger business men, including DIR.
>. Il. Midget and S e. Hughes, made
an inspection trip over the roads
leading to the head of Dry creek
where an oil boom is being started.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mrs, A. E. Failing returned home
Sunday evening from Billings where
she had been undergoing medical
treatment at ST. Vincent's hospital.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mrs. A. 0. Nelson of Belfry enter
|talned the high school teachers and
membees of the Senior class at din
ner Tuesday evening, March /. The
color scheme for the table was vel
low and the decorations were beauti-
fully arranged to carry out the color
scheme.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Lean have leased the
Wilson Inn and expect to open up in
short time, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Wilson are moving to the ranch they
recently purchased of Teddy Lynn,
near Bridger.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Il. NJ. Porter was aspassenger to
Laurie, Saturday.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

y. J. Montgomery, accompanied BY
Mayor McKissick, motored to Bird
ger Thursday to look after business
interests, returning to their home in
Billings the same evening.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10
Legislative Notes

One of the last acts of the senate
was to uphold, by vote 28 to %
Governor Erickson's veto of the Sat
urday night dance bill, which would
have iegalized the operation of dance
halls after midnight the last night in
the week. Reminding the assembly
that the Sunday closing law had been
ON the books of the state since 1871,
the governor declared in his veto
message that 81 can conceive of no
such changes in the moral or econ
omic condition of the present-day
Montana that makes the repeal of
this law either necessary or advis-
able
No word in opposition took place
when the assembly killed bill which
provided to meet a deficiency to op-
crate the governors mansion. The
mansion fund was depleted last year
through the necessity Of building a
new heating plant and installing
new system of plumbing and electric
wiring throughout.
A favorable report on the Montana
state fair operation was recorded in
the senate when the report of the fl
nance and claims committee came in.
The measure carries, besides an ap-
preparation of $4,000 for maintain
2nce of the buildings and grounds,
$4,000 appropriation for operation
of the fair itself.
The governor has signed measures,
including those relating to the pow
ers of county commissioners, permit i
ting special deputy health officers, 4
appropriating for the purchase of ad-
dltlonal land for the Industrial school T"
and for the state university. insuring
state securities, paying industrial in h
surance for employees of state insti- R
tutions, providing for collection of h
Tees by the water commissioners, re- q
atlng to the method of collecting
special Improvement taxes, permit
ing public institutions to accent
'fts, permitting school district en- es
foyes to travel at district expense to !,
tate meetings, prohibiting attend ~
nee of minors under 16 at public -
anees, providing for seed grain u;
orage, creating a horticultural re- rit
wing fund, limiting publication of rec
tlatlye and referendum measures. Mi
curing appointment of members of III;
board Of education so that each a.
ngressional district has four men, 9o'
rs seeking the return of all earn one
gs OF national forests within the bac
ate, asking power to administer for pei
-. iesi9ehts; The
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

K. J. Thornton was a passenger to
Fhermopolis Friday.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

L. c. Jensen motored to Billings
Thursday.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

A very enjoyable party was given
by Mrs. Pat Monahan Tuesday af-
ternoon. The guests present were:
Mrs. Claude Hudson, Mrs. Emil Helix
kiia' Mrs. John Monahan, Mrs. Har-
ry Monahan, Mrs. Albert NORM. Mrs.
Mike Hogan Mrs. Joe Allen. Miss
Hofey and Miss Clark.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

A meeting was held Saturday at the
Jensen hal for election of officers
for the Rally Day association for the
coming year. DR.. Holgate of Pryor
was again elected president; L. NJ.
Gibson, vice president; J. E. Patter-
son, secretary; Mrs. 7. G. Humphrey,
vice secretary; and D. 0. seright was
again elected treasurer.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10


nan, vice president; Miss Erce' Hiel
" MA secretary. Miss Carey also su,
in ervised the meeting 1t Miss Gu,
lie Wetterer's Saturday.
n a tive course dinner was served t
d the basket ball boys and their coac
= ana high school professor by thei
/ mothers and Mrs. Stanley. The ban
quet was given at the home of M,
and Mrs. Albert NORM. The guest
were Tow Homi, Wilfred and Russo
MORN, Oscar Raino and Bill Pen
hiia, John Abrahamson, Ray Hunt
Mr.. Brewer and Mr.. NJ. NJ. STANLEY
} After the banquet the community a
INDUCED with the boys in a socia
dance at the community hall.
A very enjoyable party was given
by Mrs. Pat Monahan Tuesday af-
ternoon. The guests present were
Mrs. Claude Hudson, Mrs. Emil Helix
klla, Mrs. John Monahan, Mrs. Har-
ry Monahan, Mrs. Albert NORM. Mrs.
Mike Hogan Mrs. Joe Allen. Miss
Holey and Miss Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Wetterer.
daughter Marguerite and son Joe.
Mrs. George Mcdonald and son
George, Mrs. R. L. Duncan and
daughter Dora Lee, motored to Red
Lodge Saturday for shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. shorey of Bill
angs called at the R. L. Duncan home
Sunday. Mr. Shorey will begin saving
lumber again SO they will be at their
ranch for some time.
The Girls Sewing club met with
Miss Ellen Abrahamson this week
delicious lunch was served consisting
OF Ice cream and angel food cake.
Theadore, Vera and Lille Luoma
Of Columbus were visiting in the Cot
tonwood neighborhood Sunday.
The high school boys and their ,
mothers are giving basket social !
At the community hall the 18th of
March. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Dewell, Mrs. Lii S
lie Thompson and Mr.. Herman Black '
notored to Billings last Sunday to a
ttend show.
Representatives Budas and Abra- g
amson also Albert Budas Jr., return n
d home from the state capital Fri N
ay evening. S,
Gust sarre and family, Syvajarvi
nd family and Mr. and Mrs. Nick al
umala were visiting at the Nestor b;
ak home Sunday from Red Lodge de
Mrs. Bernice Eaton and Mr.. Jack VI
cCartney motored to Billings Sat
day.
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Peffely are
tests at the Wentworth home this
eek.
Matt Mattson of Red Lodge and va
bert Louma of Fox were guests at wi
Helkia Mattson home Sunday. LII
Butche's orchestra is giving a Ing
'squerade dance at Luther the 18th ov'
March. me
ing
Mrs. Henry Lillen was shopping in
d Lodge Saturday cur
Ro
The Mattson and Wilson families not
re guests at the Erickson home in
nday. knC
foo
drs. Matt Hertin, son Bill, and Sev
lighter, Mrs. George Mcdonald, vim
tored to Billings Friday. to
ing
1r. and Mrs. M. M. Stanley and in
Brewer were among the Red wro
ge visitors Saturday. in
nav
Hiss Maxim Clawson was a week :"
guest at the Hudson home. thin
stru
EDGAR CRIST i #;'
wire
81
. w. Wilson has leased the Craig Fac
III on Rock creek and will move the
e with his family this week. bod,
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mrs. L. c. Simon and Miss Luella
Teeples Of Bridger autoed to Billings
Thursday and attended the Christian
Science lecture given in the church
there the same evening.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Herman Kujah is reported as hav-
ing had relapse this week and is
again confined to his home, although
he was able to be UP and around last
week.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. shorey of Bill
.ings called at the R. L. Duncan home
sunday. Mr. Shorey will begin saving
lumber again SO they will be at their
ranch for some time.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. I. 0. Perl, Gas Co.
agent in Bridger, accompanied by
Mrs, A. P. Heslop and Mr.. William
son, were looking after business mat
ters in Billings the last of the week
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Following the submission of re-
port of special committee, which
for the past two weeks has been IN
vestigating activities of various de-
partments of the state government.
the house, without dissenting vote
impeached c. T. Stewart, secretary of
state. The report, on which i'm
parchment was based, signed bv
Chairman Moss, Dellwo and Green of
Dawson, alleges that Secretary Stew
art squandered state funds in publ
cation of constitutional amendments.
That he approved for payment GIN
valid and unlawful" claims exceeding
$4,000. That he failed to conform to
the constitutional requirements for
publication of amendments in 1929
That he exceeded his authority in rs
ing current funds to meet deficiencies
OF other years and that a special fund
was used to. meet charges which
should have been paid out of the. oar-
eral fund. That he had an interest
IN insurance contracts made for tba
state by himself or by board of
which ne was member, that he SOL
lclted and accepted remuneration ou+-
SIDE his lawful salary for the per-
formance of his duties, and that he
protlted personally by virtue of his
--~.-.~,-l icosrror!l TIT Tit he failed. as
..secreta-y Of the board Of examiner
to keep proper minutes Of that board
By mailing tight the lid to the cof-
fin of senate bill SO, by Dell, the
house definitely put the finishing
touches to a measure which was !
sought by some of the members from
smaller counties of the state where
printing plants are few and competi-
ton in county printing is practically
nil. This bill would have enabled the
receiving of bids for county printing
from newspapers published in other
counties than the one letting the con-
tract,
The proposal for constitutional
amendment to create districts for
election of county commissioners.
after being revived got by the house
by vote Of 72 to 26.
Distribution of four state funds. TO
common schools through a new meth
cd to be administered by the state
board of education was approved.
Under the measure, as explained bv
Its supporters, the districts of small I
valuation will receive a larger proper
ton of state aid than will the wealth.
Ter districts, on the ground that the
latter are best able to raise school
funds through taxation of their own
property. 1t is said the law will
mean loss of approximately $4,000
in Silver Bow county and about &c.
600 in Missoula.
Appropriations for the teaching
units of the state university, totalling
100000 all from proceeds of the mill
and a half university levy, were
passed by the assembly. +
Governor Erickson signed bills to {
compensate Robert Fleming of Flat +
head county for the loss Of an. arm,
resulting from a gun battle with an
outlaw %hile he was deputy sheriff,
and to pay W. M. Cramer for land
now occupied by the Somers fish
hatchery. The money for the Cram
" claim comes from the fish and
esps fund.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Young, who
have been assisting in the operations
Of the picking plant at the Roach
Seed Go. warehouse in Belfry, pass
ed through Bridger Monday morning
by auto, on their way to their home
IN st. Anthony, Idaho. They will
make short stop to visit with a sis
ter OF Mrs. Young's in Butte before
their journey.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mrs. Elmer Talbot entertained at a
dancing party Wednesday evening at
the Chas. Erickson home in honor of
Mr.. Talbot About twenty guests
were present and a delicious lunch
was served at a late hour.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Wetterer,
daughter Marguerite and son Joe,
Mrs. George Mcdonald and son
George, Mrs. R. L. Duncan and
daughter Dora Lee, motored to Red
Lodge Saturday for shopping.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

The Girls Sewing club met with
Miss Ellen Abrahamson this week A
delicious lunch was served consisting
of Ice cream and angel food cake.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Wilma Luderman, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Luderman of Bridger,
entertained group of her young
friends at birthday party at the
Luderman home Saturday afternoon.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

The following guests were register
ed at the Antler's hotel this week:
G. A. Allen, Livingston; Earl Will
liams, A. c. Terpenning and Joe
Berkhardt. Billings; H. L. Ogg.
Newton, Iowa; L. A. Rutledge. Bill
lings; Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Pergel and
baby, Rev. Patrick Joyce, Billings;
L. A. Vanhom, Rapid City, South Da-
kota; Clifford Elm, Lowell, Wyom-
ing; A. Y. RENDER, Absorakee; E. w.
Taylor, C. H. Mantors, H. H. Winter
and J. Campbell, Billings; De- Nor
rs, I. R. Greenison, Bridger; C. R.
Mills Red Lodge; H. W. Hawley,
Rapid City, South Dakota; A. Car /
'erg, Lewiston; w. E. Crane and F.
:. Bedlethhon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Joe Kuchinski and daughters, Mad
cline and Helen went to Billings Sat-
urday where they spent the day visit
ing with friends and shopping.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

McCall-McDonnough are advertis-
ing big dance for next Friday
night in the Bridger opera house.
Arts Melodians of Red Lodge will
furnish the music.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10
happenings in the
CIarks J9ark l1alIrp
Observation-Disclosures 9G0f0IN

&. Bently G. Harris, whose home has
been for a number of years about 5
miles north of Bridger, died Monday
morning at 1000 o'clock a. m. from
a complication of heart trouble and
other ailments, at the age of 80 years
MIR. Harris was we'll known in
B1ddger, having supplied the resi-
dents thereof with Strawberries and
other fruits for a number of years.
and was well known and liked by all
who knew him. Funeral services were
conducted Wednesday afternoon at the
NJ. f. church in Fromberg, Rev.
Charles Rhodes officiating, after
which interment was made in the
Rockville cemetery, beside his wife
who passed away several years ago.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

5 f. Hughes of the Hughes Drug
store is planning big demonstra-
uon OF the new automatic electric
orthophonic Victrola in the Bridger
opera house the evening of March
list this being nationa, demonstra-
uon day for this new machine. which
VIII play for one hour, changing its
records automatically and winding
ITSELF thereby enabling the owner to
select the records he wishes to play.
The demonstration Will be for adults
only, Mr.. Hughes states.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Iheadore, Vera and Lille Luoma
oil Columbus were visiting in the Cot
tonwood neighborhood Sunday.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

MISS Grace Carey, county DEM
illustrator, organized the girls All
sewing club Tuesday. Officers were
elected as follows: Miss leona Ho-
gan president; Miss Hazel Mona
nan, vice president; Miss Free, HEX
MA, secretary. Miss Carey also sun
ervised the meeting 1t Miss Gust
Wetterer's Saturday.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mrs. R. H. Larimore entertained a
group of relatives and friends at din
ner Saturday evening, in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ream of Hamilton, Mis-
souri,.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

= Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Young. wi
= have been assisting in the operatio
OF the picking plant at the Roa,
Seed Co. warehouse in Belfry. pas
ed through Bridger Monday mornir
by auto, on their way to their hon
. IN st. Anthony, Idaho. They wi
+ make a short stop to visit with a ST
ter of Mrs, Young's in Butte befo,
> finishing their journey.
!,
Mrs. A. 0. Nelson of Belfry enter
'tained the high school teachers an
membees of the Senior class at din
ner Tuesday evening, March /. TIL
color scheme for the table was vel
low and the decorations were beauti
fully arranged to carry out the colo
scheme.
W. R. Lemaster of Whitewood
South Dakota is in Bridger visiting
with his brother-in-law, R. B. Tees.
dale, and a sister, Mrs. John Nelson
near Golden. Mr.. Lemaster is recup-
Grating from major operation he
submitted to in an eastern hospital
The Independent team of Bridger
was quite jubiliant over winning the
county tourney at Fromberg last
week, as also were their admirers
and hackers. The last game between
Fromberg and Bridger was a wbirl-
wind affair according to the views Of
some Of the spectators.
The w. R. Roach Seed company at
Belfry finished their picking opera
tons Thursday The Gallatin Valley
Seed company of Bozeman plan on
using their picking room and ware
house for cleaning and picking peas
which they have had stored in Bel /
.ry the past season.
A report reached town Monday
morning that Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
spencer, living near Round Butte.
we're the parents of a nice big baby
oy; DR.. John NJ. O,einik being in at
enhance.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. 0. Perl, Gas Co.
gent in Bridger, accompanied by h
lrs' A, P. Heslop and Mr.. William /
on, were looking after business mat =
ers in Billings the last of the week {,
Mrs. L. G. Simon and Miss Luella
eeples of Bridger autoed to Billings
thursday and attended the Christian G
clence lecture given in the church |
leIe lne same evening. i
Wilma Luderman, daughter of Mr..
nd Mrs. Fred Luderman of Bridger,
ltertained group of her young +
lends at a birthday party at the b
alderman home Saturday afternoon. e
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bunney of Bel
y, accompanied by Mr.. Zook, presi G
mt of the M. W. & s., drove to Bill CT
1gs Saturday on business matters. u
Francis |. Peterson, county Smith
ughes man, was a visitor in Belfry e.
'iday morning, visiting the Belfry q
gh school. W
Dwight King and William GRAY of
well, Wyoming, were calling on pr
latiyes and transacting business in c.
'idger Friday. hi
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 0. Nelson of Bel
entertained at six o'clock dinner er
evening, covers being laid w
: nine guests, in
Miss Roberta Boyd, Bridger school
lcher, spent the week end with Be
ends in Billings. TO
IN,
Paul R. Pierce was a guest at the
Fl. Mosher home near Silesia Sun
y. wa
lin
J. M. Holden was passenger onl
N. P. Saturday morning for Bill
gs~,fof a few days business visit. ed
-. -. ....... ........ nif
Yrs. Bessie Edgar OF 81 Billings, -
tied the week end with her cousin.
S. Charles Erickson, in Bridger. Br
Miss Margaret Bowler of Belfry ]
8 shopping in Billings Thursday. the
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10


urday where they spent the day visit
ing with friends and shopping.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Derry and chill
dren of Billings were visitors at the
F. W. Hine home here Sunday cele-
brating the birthday Of their young
est daughter, Edith.
Melvin Violette has purchased the
George Ogden building, recently oc-
cupied as a cafe, and is fitting same
up for his up-to-date barber shop.
Mrs. Harley Duffie1d was an inter
ested spectator at the basket ball
games in Fromberg the last of the
week.
Mike Markovich has re-opened his
pool hall in Belfry which has been
c-osed for some time on account of
his serious illness.
James Barclay, formerly of Gold
en-, but who now is living at Huntley,
was calling on his numerous friends
in Bridger Thursday.
E. A. Anderson, proprietor Of the
Belfry Drug store, departed this week
for Billings, seeking medical treat
ment.
W. B. Nutting, Red Lodge banker,
was inspecting his property interests
in Bridger Thursday.
A number Of young people attend
ed the dance at, Elk Basin Thursday |
night. and all report good time.
49, 49, 'ssa ssags ~ ~. Is ssr -
Frank Ashcroft ( s VIZ among ~ Il the
Bridger visitors in Billings Saturday. ,
Mrs. Charles Erickson has been on G
he sick list this week. h
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furnish the music.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Hubner and
family of Belfry were dinner guests
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. j..
Baldwin Sunday.
Ounce Chance of Chance, Montana,
who has been confined in a Billings
hospital for some time, has so far
improved as to be able to return to
his home Tuesday,
Mrs. Gillispie left last week en-
route to Chicago where she will visit
with her mother and friends for a
few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Reimer were
dinner guests at the Harry Shupak
home on Dry Greek Sunday. G. C>. L..
G. A. Heatherington Of BridSer was as
business visitor in Billings Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Tuggle and fam
lily OF Fromberg were visiting in Bel
try last week with friends.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

A fine baby boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. q. B. Boggs Monday. Both
baby and mother are reported to be
doing nicely.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Francis L. Peterson, county Smith
Hughes man, was a visitor in Belfry
Friday morning, visiting the Belfry
high school.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-10

Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Bunney of Bel
fry, accompanied by Mr., Zook, presi-
dent of the M. W. & S., drove to Bill
lings Saturday on business matters.