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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

Of the Southern Pacific and Union
Pacific systems. AS part Of this
factor Of service may be mentioned
the construction of ice and cooling
stations by the P. F. z. and an oper-
alton and supervision by men skilled
in the handling and transportation
Of fruits and vegetables. The p. F. T..
is q $3.50, 000. 900 concern and has
been and is. an important adjunct in
the tremendous development Of Cali
fornia, which has followed the same
trend as that now presented by VAL
ley production.
New Lines Complete
"A feature Of Southern Pacific con-
struction in the territory herein dis
cussed, and one which was possible
because of the of hat sys-
TEN, Is the fact that despite the rec
ord in rapid construction made by
the Southern Pacific. the new lines
when opened for traffic were COM
plete as TO track and equipment. New
steel rails were laid on c~reosoted
ties and the entire track raised per-
manently on standard ballast. COM
mon to the main track New Orleans
20 San Francisco. and on all Of the
Texas and Louisiana lines Of the big
system. AS an indication Of what
this means may be stated that thirty
days after service began on the new
Valley tracks, trains were operating
regularly NJ a speed Of - miles an
hour. and safely. Terminal yards
and station tracks were permanently
established with gravel filling. and
modern and completely equipped
stations rendered the patrons or The
road as q factor Of service. Even
as the Valley represented an up-to-
date construction rs applied to its
agriculture, city building. and pro-
d%rction. so did the Southern Pacific
complete its main and branch tracks
with coineident facilities.
An Efficient System
The Southern Pacific as r complete
system represents one OF the largest
and o complete railroad and
steamer transportation systems in
the world. II represents A 100 per
cent route from New York through
New Orleans, Houston, Galveston,
San Antonio and III Paso. 20 the
chief ccnters OF the Pacific coast.
Connecting with this transcontinent-
Al service and route. its divcrging
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

Pacific invasion OF the Valley came
on February /, 1927. when freight
service was permanently inaugurated.
Passenger trains began operation in
TO Edinburg, McAllen and ~intermedi-
ate points on February 9Th, from
both Houston and San Antonio via
Victoria.
While the track between Edinburg
and Harlingen had been completed
before that date, freight and passen-
ger service into Harlingen was put
into effect on March 70. This oper-
alton practically completed the orig
inal program, leaving only the line
through Harrington 70 Brownsville TO
be determined, and the adjustment
of this important matter was then in
the hands OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission on application Of
the Southern Pacific for permission
% include this project in their plan
Of construction. Later, the ~applica-
ton OF the Southern Pacific was APP
proved by the commission and work
started on June 80. progress to be
rushed with all possible expedition.
The line completed TO Brownsville
adds another valuable adjunct 10
the trade and convenience Of that
city and its e~nvirons.
Great Advantage to Valley
The inclusion Of the Southern Pa
cific system into the OF
the Lower Rio Grande Valley repre-
SCENTS ar advantage too positive 20
~ ignored. In addition to the very
great increase In railroad mileage
and the doubling or the facilities for
traffic handling. the new lines have
opened 20 profitable settlement and
cultivation thousands Of acres Of
fertile lands. and new Of
communication. This means a large
increase in population and produc-
ton. This means a rapid accretion
IN values, a quicker upbuilding of
community centers. a better adver-
tssement Of Valley advantages and re-
sources. the opening Of new traffic
gateways to the consuming markets,
a more stable communication and an
unfaiiing supply az equipment when
needed.
IL gives 20 Valley shippers the ad-
vantarcs represented IN the owner
ship and operation Of 10000 refriRer-
ator cars hy the Pacific Fruit En-
press company. jointly the property
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
Rail Extensions Important Factor IN DeUeIOpmemt

ducts, and is rapidly assuming an
important part in the economic
growth and development Of the South
and Southwest, furnishing as 1t does
a vast amount OF food necessities,
especially during the winter seasons
Not only this but the Rio GRANGE
Valley, through the effort OK ita
pioneers, has become known aa A
country endowed with extremely fer
tile soil. capable of producing nl-
m0st anything essential TO the H.
istence wv mankind. While this in "a
way may seem h broad statement, ~
reflects, Nv ! see *. VI proven fact"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

January II. 1927. marked the driv-
ing Of the golden spike az Ldlnburg
Nv n. n. Lull. executive vice presi-
dent. who had succeeded the lament
"a W. r. Scott. "a charge q the prop
.~tie~. The VALLEY towns and people
~~r~ earnest supporters ~ the Gees
.tcr and the event sirnaitzrd potent
~ ere determination Of the Southern
pnrific TO build and build righs and
~trenr. and 10 become an actual and
~~terfiaI force in Valley history ard
t~wnlapment The welcome by the
W.lIev people was not lacking in any
-~~ee. N was 4 joining Of forces
49, the years tc come.
srhe first fruits Ct the southsrE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

The above map shows the South
ern Pacific Lines in the Lever
Rio Grande Valley and all Mis-
sonFi Pacific Lines with the ex-
ception OF the extension east and
south from RaymondviIIe, and
the extensions OF the San Ben
ito a Rio Grande Valley Ry.
~(Spiderweb) southeast from San
Bcnito and from La Palena to-
ward Brownsville. These extern
sicns are shown on the lower
map.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
MATAMoRos TO ENTERTAIN

MATAM0R0S, Mexico-Matamoros
is making plans 10 entertain hun
dreds Of delegates who will attend
he South Texas Chamber Of Com
merce convention in Brownsville,
November ia and ID. Elaborate plans
have been made. Luis Rendon, secre-
tlry cf the chamber or commerce
stated. and practically all the dele
gntes are expected ~ visit the city
At some time during their stay On
The border.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

GLASG0W.-The Duke Of Mont
rose. has decided 70 sell his vast es-
tate in Stirlingshife to reduce his
tax burden.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
NJ. P. EXTENDS
TO ALL PARTS
OF THE VALLEY
New Construction Pro-
vides Outlet For I'm
rnense Area of De-
veloping Lands

The economic development and ad-
vancement Of N country or section
Is based largely upon the progressive
development Of It's transportation In
cilities. according 10 the opinion 0t
II. II. Stafford, executive vice presi-
dent OF the Missouri Pacific Lines,
expressed In m interview given cut
at Brownsville yesterday No cOun-
try or section has gone further than
the transportation facilities afforded
Il. and little or no progress has been
effeced without adequate means OF
communication a a basis
1T has been with this thought in
mind" Mr.. Stafford said, shat the
Missouri Pacific Lines has gone for
ward with the development and ex-
pansion Of rail facilities In the Lower
Rio Grande Valley, carrying out one
Of the largest and most progressive
programs Of its kind ever undertaken
in this part OF the Southwest"
lie pointed 10 the fact that nc pres
ent ha rail line Ia engaged upon he
construction az approximately 10
miles or new railroad In the Lower
Rio Grande Valley. all OF which has
been undertaken within the past year
and does not include the Edinburg-
Raymondville extension which was
! finished during the early part q the
, present year
Reach Into New Areas
Extensions TO existing rail prop
critics Of the Missouri Pacific Lines
in the Rio Grande Valley now nearing
completion or in course Of construc-
ton include 4 lire Of 19 miles in
length extending from R~aymondville
TO Santa Monica, another OF is miles
connecting with the San Benito A
Rio GraHde Valley near San Benito
reaching south and east, with q sec
\ ond addition TO the same line running
seven miles toward the Rio Granda
river. and a fourth to extend six and
one-half miles from San Fernando ca
q point eastward. These extensions
In ell, when completed, will add 80
IL miles OF new rail laid within 4
properties within the Rio Grande
Valley. and, when added 70 the 81
miles Of line constructed between
Rayrondville and EdinburR with two
extensions, will make 4 total Of 1ol
1-2 milas of new rail laid within .
period Of less than two years follow
ing the entry Of the parent system
into this section OF the state.
Aid Valley Development
"We have been prompted In our &C
tion 60 construct additional rail "a
~cilities in the Lower Rio Grande VAL
! ley by the consistent thought ard BE-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27
CANDY SPECIAL TRAIN IS LATEST THING De LUXE
IN TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION

ST. Paul. Minn-And now comes the Candy Special. handling sweet
tooth goodies across the continent that none of the freshness Of high grade
confectionery will be lost ennute from factory % the consumer The chocolate
bar thus enterst the class with precious silk, in railway consignment at least
The Baby Ruth" bar enjoys the distinction of being the drte exclusive
traveller de luxe in the candy family. for the Great Northern special carrying
1916 tons Of individually atured tnfoned bars" which recently pulled ut OF
Chicago destined TO deliver this fastf freight 10 Pacific Coast. cities, marked
the first step in the history Of railway transportation that candy has been
moved In SPECIAL train load lots
This special train transporting 25o5oOo of the Curtis companys cand,
bars will distribute car load lots In Spokane, Tacoma, Seattle and Portland
1t was one Of the largest single shipments of confectionery eer moved out
OF Chicago. The Curtis Candy Companys officials figured that II placed end
to end the confectionery IN this special train would make a giant Baby
Ruth" candy bar 1853 miles long. weighing about 100000 pounds. In all 81
special. train loads of Curtis candy ire being moved to various cities of the
United States this spring according to Otto Y. Schnering. president, who
says this volume is a innovation N The candy business of the United States
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
May 2O--June !

Notice is hereby given, To each stakeholder
owning stock, which appears OF record on the
books of the Secretary that there will be held d
meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers Equity
Elevator Company. of McElroy. Montana. at the
elevator of said company. in McElroy. Montana
on the End day of July. 1927. at the hour OF z
O'Clock in the afternoon of said day; that the pur-
pose of said meeting is to discuss. consider and
vote upon the question of said Farmers Equit,
Elevator Company of McElroy. Montana. selling
and ~disposine Of all Of the properties. real. person
al and mixed. of said company. and Of the
business and assets OF said company Of all
kinds whatsoever; that there have been made TO
the said company, two offers or proposals to buy
said property. business and assets, as follows.
One by the Northland Elevator Company. which
oilers Sl2. 00O.O cash for all of said properties.
business and assets; and a proposal by Oscar
Opgrande and Steve Hanson. who offer to buy all
OF said properties, business and assets, paying
silOOO.W cash therefor, and giving said Farmers
Equity Elevator Company of McElroy. Montana.
an option or privilege Of repurchasing the same at
any time they so desire. by paying the orieinal
purchase price, together with the cost of subse-
quent improvements made to said property, or in
and expenditures made in improving
the same,
Notice u .urther given. That it will be legal at
such meeting, if the stockholders so direct, to
adopt a Bylaw. giving the Board of Directors OF
such corporation, general authority to sell, lease.
or dispose OF the whole, or such part of the pro-
perties OF said corporation. as the stockholders
may prescribe.
Dated this 10th day Of May A. D. 1927.
J. Franc Murray. President.
Attest:
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27
Notice To Creditors

In the Matter of the Estate Of
Sine Whittier, Deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. BY the Under
signed. the administrator of the estate Of Sine
WHITTIER. deceased. to the creditors of and all
persons havin claims against the said deceased.
TO exhibit such claims. with the necessary vouch-
ers. within four. "a months after the first pub
LEGATION Of this Notice. to the said Administrator
at his home near Daemar. Montana. or to the
law office of Grant Blackwell. at Medicine Lake.
Montana. which places the undersigned selects
as his places of bushes. in all matters connected
with the said estate of Sine Whittier. deceased.
Dated this 18th day Of May A. d. 1927.
JUL Whittier
Administrator of the Estate of
Sine Whittier. deceased
Grant Blackwell.
Medicine Lake. Montana.
Attorney for Administrator
May %l3-June 8
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27

THIS is TO CERTIFY That Geo. l. 0nstad
residing al westby. Sheridan County. Montana.
J. II. Jensen residing at Westby. Sheridan Coun
~. Montana. and A. NJ. Ditmsrson residing at
Westby. Sheridan County. Montana. is a partner
ship transactine business in the State OF Montana
under the firm name and style of INDEPENDENT
OIL CO.; That they are all the members Of said
partnership: and aud that the principal place Of
business of said partnership is Westby, Sheridan
County. Montana.
Geo. l. 0nstad
]. II. Jensen
A. N. Ditmarson
STATE OF MONTANA
COUNTY OF SHERIDAN )ss
On this 18th day of May. in the year 1927. before
me L. J. 0nstad a notary public in and for the
state of Montana. personally appeared Geo. L.
0nstad. j. R. Jensen and A. M. Ditmarson. known
To me TO be the persons whose names are sub
scribed to the above instrument. and acknowl-
edged to me that they executed the same.
Geo. l. Onstad
j. II. Jensen
A.. M. Ditmarson
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day
of May. 1927.
tSeaD l.. ]. Onstad
Notary Public for the State of Montana
Residing at Plentywood. Montana
My Commission expires March "a. 1929
May 6-May 81
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27
suMMoNs

In the District Court Of the Twen-
tieth Judicial District of the State OF
Montana, In and For the County OF
Sheridan.
Minneapolis Trust Company. a corporation.
Plaintiff
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27

A recent survey among leading
dentists disclosed the fact that oral
hygienists consider hard food ar alb
solute essential for children. Ordinary
diet, they pointed out, consists most
iy OF soft foods, with the result that
the teeth and gums do not get proper
exercise, or such essential elements
us lime. By including hard, crunchy
food In n or more meals every day,
the deficiency can he quickly over
come.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27
Notice of Sale of Real Estate

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN
N FOR THE COUNTY OF SHERI-
DAN.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27
LEGAL NOTICES
ALIAS SUMMONS

~1h
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN
AND FoR THE COUNTY OF sHERI-
DAN.
Occidental Life Insurance Company of Los Angeles,
a corporation. Plaintiff
Russell B, Haeerman and Jennie l. Haserman,
his wife. E. J. Lander & Co. a corporation,
Farmers Loan 6 Live Stock Association Of Scobey.
a corporation. F. c. Harrison and Mrs. F. c.
Harrison. his wife. John Sohneekloth. c.. NJ. John
son. Charles Nj. johnson and F. G. Fishbeck and
". R. Jarvis doing business under the firm name
and style of Fishbeck & Jarvis a co-partnership.
Defendants.
THE STATE OF MONTANA
Sends greetings to the above named
defendants and to ach of them:
You are hereby summoned to
answer the complaint in this action
which is filed in the office of the
Clerk of this Court, a copy of which
is herewith served upon one of you in
each County wherein any of you re
side, and to file your answer and
serve a copy thereof upon the plain
tiff's attorney within twenty days
after service of this Summons, e.
elusive of the day of service and in
case of your failure to appear or
answer, Judgment will be taken
against you, by default, for the relief
demanded in the complaint
This action is brought for the purpose of ~foreclos-
ing a mortgage on those certain lots or parcels of
real estate. situate. lying and being in the Coun-
ties Of Sheridan and Daniels. State Of Montana.
described as follows. to-wit:
Lots 3 and 4. and the SHNW4. SWl4. of Section
/. Township IS North of Range 81 East of the
Montana Meridian; and the sW4SW4 Of Section
Is. WANw4. SE4NW4, SWANFA. NW4SEA.
NhSW5l. of Section 80. Township Sc. North OF
Range 81 East of the Montana Meridian, except
therefrom that certain strip or parcel of land here
ing 640.54 acres. more or less. according to the
United States Government Survey thereof.
Plaintiff claims that there is due and owing upor
said mortgage and the note secured thereby. the
sum of S494O.0 90 PRINCIPAL and Sl291 O6 taxes. be
sides interest. attorneys's fees and costs. and
seeks 10 have the premises sold to pay the
amounts due.
Witness my hand and the Seal of said Courl
this 18th day of April. 1927.
(Court Seal) D.. J Olson. Clerk
Cooper, Stephenson & Hoover
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
Great Falls. Montana.
May 6--May q
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27
Notice tor Publication
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U. 5. Land Office at Great Falls, Mont.
April %. 1927.
Notice is hereby given that Mary Murphy, for
merly Mary Cookery. Of Raymond. Montana, who.
on July II. 1923. made Homestead entry. Glas-
gov O6t773. now CT. Falls. No. 05s4Si. for Lots II,
10 and 20 Sec. 5, and Lot II. Section 4. Township
37N.. Range 55E.. Montana Meridian. has hled
notice of intention TO make final three year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above described. be-
fore Register. U. S. Land Office, Great Falls
Montana. on the 3rd day Of June. 1927.
Claimant names as witnesses;
Jesse ]. Moore. Albert Void, Jess Adams. Harry
Holland. all OF Raymond. Montana.
M. d. Nicholson, Register.
April 20 June 5.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27

Tropical America Is the native land
of the pineapple, but It has been In
troduced into the tropical regions of
the Old world. On this continent 1t Ia
grown throughout the West Indies and
In the tropical and subtropical parts
of the mainland. Tropical and sub
tropical fruits are grown in the Ha-
waiian islands
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27
Poor Old North Pole

Let us I'LL be frankly sorry for the
North pole. The pole is no longer what
It used to be. The pole not long
ago was a dream by night and a
vision by day, and now look at 1t. An
airplane may start out, whixx along
= way, turn and loop about the pole,
wave 1t goodby and leave 1t by Its
Observation-Disclosures Public Ledger
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27

Montana, In q For the county OF
Sheridan.
Minneapolis Trust Company. a corporation.
Plaintiff
c. s.. Eckmann: l.. M. Eckmann. his wife: Citi-
zens State Bank. Grenora. North Dakota. a cor
~poration; L. r. Baird. Receiver of Citizens State
Bank. Grenora. North Dakota; Helene EckAann;
Carsten 5. Eckmann; Alice B. Eckmann: Stella
R. Puesley; Myrtle |. Shellenbereer: L. C. Reep:
Mrs. L. C. Reep: Defendants
THE STATE Of MONTANA
Sends greetings to the above named defendants;
You are hereby summoned to answer the COM
plnint in this action. which is filed in the office Of
the Clerk Of this Court, a copy of which is here
with served upon you. and to file your answer and
serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff attorneys
within twenty days after the service of this Sum
mons. exclusive of the day of service: and in case
of your failure to appear or answer. Judgment will
be taken against you by default for the relief de.
manded in the complaint.
That the nature and object Of the above entitled
action is to ~foreclose and determine the lien of a
certain mortgage on real estate. dated December
Sd. 1917. made. executed, acknowledged nd de-
livered by said defendants c.. S. Eckmann and
L. M. Eckmann, as mortgag0rs. to Minneapolis
Trust Company. a corporation. as Trustee under
the last Will and Testament Of Platt W. Lyon.
deceased, as mortsaeee. which mortgage was
thereafter, by written assignment. duly assigned
to plaintiff herein; which said mortgage was duly
recorded In the Office of the Clerk and Recorder Of
Sheridan County. Montana. on February 5th.
1918. at 400 O'Clock p. NJ. in Book 81 of Mortgae-
es. on page 1888; and also to ~foreclose the equity
Of redemption Of said defendants above named.
and each OF them. and all persons or parties claim
Ing any interest in or lien upon said real estate
through or from them, or either or any OF them, in
and to the following described real estateI to-wit:
North Half of the Northeast Quarter {NkNEA),
the South Half Of the Northeast Quarter (SHNEh).
the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter
NEANWAD. the Northeast Quarter of the South
east Quarter NEASEk) and Government Lots
One ~. Two (2) and Three (3l. of Section Tween
ty-six (26), Township Thirty three (33) North, Of
RANGE Fifty-eisht (5s). East Montana Meridian,
Sheridan County. Montana. containing s2s acres,
more or less. according to the Government Survey
thereof; together with all the hereditaments and
appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise
appertaining.
Witness my hanI and the seal Of said Court this
5th day OF May. A. D. 1927.
(Seal) D. j., Olson.
Mckenzie & Mckenzie Clerk.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Great Falls. Montsna.
May 13-June3
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27

There are NO vehicles OF any kind in
the Farce Islands In the North sea
Their streets are mere paths that lack
all regularity. The capital is Thor
Shawn. The Islands belong to the hing
dom Of Drnmark.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-05-27

III NJ VI tie LStdlS u
Harry II. Fadness. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given. That in pursuance of al
order of the District Court of the County of Sheri
dan, State Of Montana. made on the l4th day o
May 1917. in the matter of the estate Of Harry H.
Fadness. deceased. the undersigned. the admins
traitor of said estate viii sell at private auction. L,
the highest bidder, for cash and subject to confr
nation by SAID District Court. the 4th day Of june
1927, at the hour of two o'clock P. M. at the office o
Arthur c. Erickson. P~lentywood. Montana. in tn,
County of Sheridan, all the right. title. interes
and estate of the said Harry H.. Fadness. al
the time Of his death. and all the right. title and
interest that the said estate has, by operation o
law or otherwise. acquired other than or in ad
dition TO that Of the said Harry H. Fadness at thu
time OF his death in and 10 all thar certain LOT.
piece or parcel of land situate. lying. and being in
the said County of Sheridan. State Of Montana.
and bounded and described as follows. to-wit:
Lot seven Cd of Block (6) of Nelson's addition
to the original townsite of Plentywood. Montana.
Terms and conditions of sale. Ten per cent OF
the purchase money TO be paid at the time of tn,
sale and the balance upon confirmation of sale b,
the District Court. Deeds and abstract at the ex
pense of purchaser.
All bids or offers must be in writing and may b.
left with the undersigned or with his attorney
Arthur C.. Erickson at Plentywood, Montana. OF
may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court after
the first publication of this notice and before max
ing the sale.
Dated this l4th day Of May. 1927.
Andrew H. Fadness
Administrator of the Estate Of
Harry H. Fadness, Deceased.
NAV 20--Inne 8