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The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
HIGHWAY COMMISSION
OPENS BIDS ON WORK

Bids were opened by Montana S
state highway commission Friday
morning on 16 projects which will cost
for road construction and suffacing
building of bridges and trestles, a
total of $651, 7S5, according to a com
pllatlon of totals of low bids on each
project.
The contracts let involved grading.
of "a miles of new road, 85 miles Of
surfacing, construction of 40 timber
bridges and one concrete span, the
building Of four stock passes and the
redecking of bridge. There were rs
bids.
The chamber Of the house of repre-
sentatives was well filled when the
commission assembled at $50 to open
the bids. Formerly meeting in the
senate chamber, the number of the
contractors attending meetings of the
highway commission has increased to
such an extent that it has become
necessary to secure larger quarters
and the meeting place of the lower
body of the Montana legislature has
been pressed into use.
The next meeting of the commission
will be August % and 20, it was an
nounced, the dates having been
changed from August 27 and 2S, The
bids will be opened August 29th. The
September meeting will be September
rs and 27, with bids opened the 9th.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
SHIPMENT OF TROUT
TO ARRIVE TOMORROW

3. J. Pelo, secretary Of the Red
Lodge Rod and Gun Club has re-
ceived word that a large shipment of
Eastern Brook trout will arrive in
Billings Friday noon. Some 80 cans
will be in the consignment and di-
vision of same will be for the best
planting in this section. AL Groom
qulst will take 20 cans up in his Sec
ton Of the mountains and the same
amount will be turned over to DR..
f. |. johnson. J. H. Mclean will take
care of some and the balance will be
taken to the local hatchery.
The local club is desirous of getting
an open season of one weeks hunting.
on sage hens and has written to the
state commission asking for this open
season. The desire is to have one
week starting August 18th set aside
for this purpose. Also they are asking
that Chinese pheasants be hunted dur
ing the latter part of September, the
same boundaries as in previous years
being stipulated.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
CELEBRATES NINTH
BIRTHDAY WITH PARTY

Rose Conwell, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. K. P. Conwell of 1T North Word
Avenue, entertained number Of her
friends Saturday afternoon at party
in honor Of her ninth birthday.
The afternoon was spent playing
games and Rose opened number of
beautiful gifts which were presented
by the little guests who had come to
wish her many happy returns of the
day.
At o'clock the mother Of the
young hostess, assisted by the Misses
Blanche Egan and Marie Overgaag,
served a delicious luncheon. The table
was prettily decorated in pink and
white, centered with large birthday
cake, which was cut with appropriate
ceremony. Covers were laid for Rob
ertine McAlhster, Wanda Mcdonald,
Margaret McConville, Lillian Albert,
Margaret Cannon, Evelyn McCollum,
Ruth Fogleman, Mary Conwell, La
verna Woodrow, Elaine Daily, Rose
Conwell and Marie Rose Chapple.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
CHAUTAQUA START S
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH

The six-day chautaqua, which will
start Fridy afternoon, August 9th. and
ends Wednesday evening, August, 18th
promises TO be the best entertainment
ever seen in Red Lodge. It, as in the
past, under the direction of the Ell
lison- White people.
This year tickets will again be sold
for $3.50 for the entire nine programs.
and high school students will be able
to secure season ticket for S1.50.
Children who attend the grade school
will only have to pay $1.00 Tickets
ar now on sale and may be secured at
any of the following places; Solso
Grocery, Model Drug Co., Economy
Drug Co, Washoe Trading Co, P. e.
Rowland IN Roberts, or the F. & S.
Garage in Bearcreek.
1t IS claimed that the program for
this years entertainment is the
strongest ever brought to Red Lodge.
Three lectures will be given, two
plays, and several programs of music
and like entertainment.
The Junior Town, which will be
conducted by a competent lady. will
be wonderful training for the boys and
girls of the city. There is no charge
for this part of the chautaqua and
children wishing to enroll will be eligi
bic whether there parents have pur-
chased tickets or not.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
NORTHWEST TRAPPER
STILL LIVING AT 116

Tommy Sloan, who has weathered
1l6 summers, has found this one too
much for him.
At present he is at the home of his
stepdaughter, Mrs. M. R. Nickens. in
Guthrie, Okla, critically i'll. Until re-
Gently Sloan had been active about the
streets of Guthrie and at fairs. sell
ing pictures of himself for spending
money, none of which, he said, was
used for either tobacco or liauor. He
never has used either, he said.
Sloan was born in Mourneshore,
County Down, Ireland, December 25,
1872. His career included six years at
sea, the life of trapper in the North
west, superintendency of construction
for the Northern Pacific railroad while
it was being built, operation of an
Oklahoma harness shop for 20 years
and Of farm near Mulhall, Okla.
lie was rejected for enlistment in
the Civil war because he was too old.
he has been married twice and twice
left a widower.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
THE ST. LOUIS ROBIN"
FINISHES LONG FLIGHT

Red Lodge enthusiasts have been
closely watching the st. Louis robin
endurance flight. Pilots Dale "Red'
Jackson and Forest "Obie" O'Brine
took off at TIT a. m. Saturday, July
18th and stayed aloft until Tuesday
evening of this week at 7:37 p. m.
They stayed aloft continuously for 420
hours and 20 minutes. This was ap-
proximately 174 hours longer than any
other record.
The landing was made perfectly and
a crowd of 10000 people stood in a
rain storm in order to see them land.
Upon stepping out of the machine
built by the Curtiss- Robertson Air
plane company, they were seen to be
in perfect condition and both were
clean shaven and wore fresh linen
shirts. Eighteen days and nights
We're spent aloft and turns were taken
in sleeping on an air mattress.
The men were met by their wives
and Immediately went to hotel in st.
Louis, where they were rendered
double bidal suite by the management.
Extra flying pay and rewards total
ing S25,000 will be awarded the fly
ers. The aim was to stay in the air
300 hours but the management offered
them the pay for that length of time
should they land. 1t is claimed they
could have stayed up indefinitely.
jackson is a native of Fairbault.
Mimi. where his parents still reside
and O'Brine is from Cedar Rapids.
Iowa. isA9
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
AGED MINISTER DIES
ON MOUNTAIN TRIP

Rev. John J. Hymer, residing in
Red Lodge, died suddenly Friday while
the Big Horn mountains. In com
pany with his wife and Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. W. Stowell, of Texas, he had
gone over in the mountains on an out
ing and was overcome by overexer-
ton In the high altitude. With the
assistance of some friendly Crow In
dlans, who happened to be in the Vi
entity, assistance as given Mr.. Stow
ell and the body of Rev. Hymer was
transported ninety miles to Hardin.
where the funeral was conducted Sun
day.
The party had gone up on the Bic
Horn mountains from Kane, Wyo., and
after visiting the site of Lost City,
and the old smelter, they veered north
to the place where the mountains dip
north into Montana. The two men in
the party climbed the side of a deep
canyon and Mr.. Stowell was restine,
on log and Rev. Hymer walked over
to where he was resting and while
they were talking he suddenly col
lapsed. The death occurred at about
eight o'clock in the evening.
Rev. Hymer was the son of John B.
and Mary Newberry- Hymer. He
was born near Rushville, H., January
y, 1862. He is survived by his wife.
Mrs. Nora Hymer, one son, William
Hymer, of Omaha, Nebr., and two
daughters, Josephine Hymer, of Glen
dale, Calf, and Mrs. Swanee Eek. of
Grand Junction, Colo He is also Sur
Ylyed by one brother, W. E, Hymer, of
this city and four sisters, Mrs. Elma
Horton. of Springview, Nebr., Mrs.
Mary Dettra, and Mrs. Lura Hin
ton, of Stockville, Nebr, Mrs. Lillian
Rennau, of Crawford, Nebr.
Mr.. Hymer's life was devoted to
the ministry and he was an evangel-
ist of note.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
SWIMMER rs A FINE
FISHERMAN ON MONDAY

Swimming is all the rage these days
hot days. But it is perilous thing
to do and while we do not have sharks
and other dangerous beasts of the
water-world, still there is danger of
being bit by the fish. 1t is no Joke.
1t happened Monday right in Carbon
county.
Several of the boys "over the hillo
decided to go swimming Monday
afternoon, and the Schupek pond in
the Dry Creek country was picked
as a likely spot. 1t is a retired sort
OF place and bathings suits are not
needed, au natural is the style. The
bunch waded in and proceeded to find
the deep part Of the pond in order to
get GOOD swimming positions.
1t was when the desire for water
had been appeased and they were
again wading out that they saw thew
were herding fish toward the shallow
er part of the water and while thew
had not actually been bitten, still the
thought was that they had better pro-
tect themselves and so they proceeded
to catch fish by hand.
According to the story told us.
Ludy Mars, resident Of Washoe,
landed 3h pound native trout The
waters were exceedingly muddied IN
IN the fish hunt and the trout were
blinded, otherwise the hunter would
have been injured is was decided. The
fish was dandy and was carried in
TO the pond through the canal which
crosses over the hills east Of town.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
REV. H. MILLER SCOTT
AWAY ON BUSINESS

H. Miller Scott, pastor of the Con
gregational church, was called away
last Friday ON business in connection
with Congregational affairs in Mon
tana. These include two assemblies
to be held in Red Lodge.
The first meeting will be held at
Plney Dell on August 18th to 18th,
inclusive Attendance vii come from
various points in the Midland area,
The other meeting is that of the YeI-
loWst.one Association Of Congrega-
tlonal churches some time during the
latter part of September
Incidental to ecclesiastical matters,
Mr. Scott will do reference work per-
talning to certain writing projects in
several city and state Libraries. He
will attend various Congregational
meetings and sessions before return
ing to Red Lodge.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
BABY BEAR FROM RED
LODGE rs FEATURED

The cub bear that was captured
near Red Lodge a few weeks ago and
then made the mascot of the Billings
Elk's drum and bugle corps, of which
j. w. Tower of this city is a mem
Der, made great hit at Los Angeles
during the recent national convention
of Elks. The little fellow created
quite stir in Laurel when See Me-
Baker stopped enroute from Red
Lodge.
Thousands of pictures were taken
of the baby bear, and the Montana
group was the object of envy by dele
cations with less pretentious mascots
Mr.. Tower spent three weeks in
California and took the opportunity to
see as much of the country as possible.
including an excursion into Mexico
At San Francisco he looked up A. L.
Gravey, former Laurel attornev.-
Laurel Outlook.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
PRINCETON EXPEDITION
VISITS CARBON COUNTY

The Princeton Geologic Expedition
of Princeton, New Jersey, visited Car
bon County fossil beds at the Eagle
coal mine at Bearcreek. The party
also examined the specimens discov-
cred by DR.. j. c. f. Siegfriedt in the
Eagle coal mine in 1927 and 1928.
The expedition is under the direc-
tlon Of DIR. w. ]. Sinclair one of the
outstanding explorers and paleontol-
ologist of America, Other members of
the group are DR.. G. L. Jepson of the
archaeological research department of
/ Princeton and Messrs. j, F. Page. J.
| W. Cook and Sven Dorf, all of the de-
partment Of Geology at Princeton.
At present the party is located ON
the Clark's Fork adjacent to the Bear
creek field doing research work and
correlating the various layers with
the idea Of determining the ages in
which they were deposited.
Dr.. Sinclair made a preliminary
survey of the gross geology of the
area surrounding Bearcreek and Red
Lodge and if time permits will prob
ably locate base camp in this neigh
borhood for the purpose of studying
the Fort Union measures, this season.
DR.. Sinclair feels that the explora-
tions made this year will add material
ly to the fossil fauna of the lower Eo-
Gene. Definite conclusions can only
be reached after the fossil specimens
have been thoroughly studied and
compared in the laboratories at
Princeton.
The Bearcreek discoveries made by |
Dr.. Siegfriedt have been an incentive /
to paleontologists to explore the Fort |
Union layers and it is hoped that the
Princeton expedition will furnish am
pie material for Drs Sinclair and Jep-
son to make some startling and last |
ing conclusios as to the mammal life
of the Basal Eocene.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
BIG MONTANA SNAKE
STRIKES CARNIVAL MAN

! Frank wilson, young snake charm
er is in Deer Lodge hospital fight
ing for his life after being stung by
a rattlesnake, which had been cap
tured near Deer Lodge.
He is the "charmer" who appeared
with the Boucher carnival in Red
Lodge, and attempted to use Montana
snakes in his pit show.
Several large rattlesnakes were cap
tured near Deer Lodge and taken to
the young man for show purposes,
according to the reports. Wilson had
successfully drawn the fangs of
couple of the reptiles. His method was
to throw a towel over the snakes
head, gently grasping its tail and
sliding his hand up the body to a point
just behind the jaws, making it i'm
possible for the snake to use it's fangs.
When Wilson began to draw the
fangs of the third snake, one about
four feet in length, he did not grasp
the snake close enough to its head.
The reptile turned and pricked Will
sons arm, Just above the wrist.
Wilson was taken to the hospital
but not before the deadly
poison took effect Hospital attend
ants expected him to die, it is report
ed, and thought he was dead when
breathing ceased. As they were call
ing for the undertaken, Wilson began
to breath again
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
BIG RAM SALE AT
COLUMBUS AUG. 3O-31

That the south central Montana ram
sac ana show, third annual offerino
oi Whlch Will be assembled at Potteris
GfoYe, near Columbus, August 30 and
OF, IS assuming 'definate place in
the farm flock industry in this terri.
tory is evidenced by reports of
changes IN the last few years in sheen
raising locally. = 7iieep
South Central Montana more and
more IS becoming a factor in the wool
and lamb industry as farm flocks he
eolne more common, the reports indi-
eate, ana 1t IS notable that the intro
auction of improved breeding stock
mas had a marked influence in better
ing the quality of both wool and ami
mails raised az
IN 1879 when we first started onr
wool pool, said County AGENT r n
iBodley, of Gallatin County. in sneak.
ing OF the increased sheep industry
IN this part Of Montana. Eve bad
scarcely enough growers here in tha
valley TO make up two car loads. Rv
1870 we had jumped to 116 breeders
with l26,729 pounds of wool: in 1907
l5S growers with 170,155 pounds of
WOOL; IN 1928, 188 with 244.675
pounds; and this year we have 206
growers with 33,359 fleeces. or almost
5oo,o00 pounds Of wool. All excenf
tnree of these growers are owners
OF farm flocks."
j. 5. Simineo, Assessor Of Yallo,,z
stone county, reports that his records
snow Tor 1929 total of 76.621 head
OF sheep as compared with 54175 in
ghe previous year. County Agent R.
b. Mckee attributes the increase al
most entirely to farm flocks.
lsecords show that this wear in
carbon county there were 1928
sheep as compared with 50,890 in 1928.
The annual south central Montana
ram sales are making better rams
available for the sheepmen and are
also stimulating quite an interest in
better breeding stock, particularly SO
among the smaller growers" said D.
Y. Higbie, cashier of the Scandinavian
American Bank at Big Timber in
recent statement.
The sale brings better quality
of stock into our community. making
- At'0tN SNt9Aiy eNY dllu DIT Il less
cost to the purchaser because he
doesn't have to spend a great deal of
time looking around for the class of
animals wanted" Mr.. Higbie contin-
ued 1T also gives the grower an
opportunity to look over a large num-
Der of excellently bred stock
In Saltwater county, according to
County agent W. H. Jones, there has
been considerable improvement in both
wool and lambs in recent years, due to
the use OF purebred or high grade
rams.
At Columbus on August 30 the
breeders who are consigning 300 head
Of purebred Hampshire and Rambouil-
let rams and some crossbreds to the
1929 event will have their animals
ready for competitive display which
is to include stock that will be sold the
following day. Consignments of quail
ty stock will be made by more than a
score of Montana breeders.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
CARETAKER LEAVES
CUSTER BATTLEFIELD

After 16 years as caretaker of the
Custer battlefield, "Uncle George
Wissinger is quitting. During that
length of time he has had but two
days vacation and it is believed that
his record sets a new mark for con-
tinuous service.
"Uncle George" is now nearing his
SEVENTEEN year and has lived on or
near th battlefield since the year
following the massacre. With each
succeeding year more and more Wis
itors have been registered, and, as
custodian Of the register, "Uncle
George" has recorded as many as 40,-
900 visitors during season.
Old age and desire for "a real
vacation" are given as reasons for
his retirement. According to present
plans, "Uncle George" intends to
spend the rest Of his days on his farm
near Missoula, where his wife and
family now are.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
GRAND TETON PEAK
SCALED BY YANKEES

The East side of Grand Teton peak
IN northwestern Wyoming has been
scaled for the first time in history
Samuel I. Woodring, superintendent
Of the new Teton National Park,
stated last Thursday in telephone
conversation
The history-making ascent was
made Monday by L. R. Underhill and
K. Henderson, both of West Newton,
Mass, members of the American AL
pine club.
The two easterners, experienced in
Swiss Alps climbing, said the ascent
was the most difficult they ever ex-
perienced, and required 10 hours.
Grand Teton peak is 13,747 feet high.
A number of persons have climbed
the peak before, but all have scaled
the west side.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
rs LEADING INSURANCE
UNDERWATER IN WEST

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Kallio drove to
Billings Monday where they met their
children, Miss Marion and Kauno, who
were coming home from Spokane.
Miss Marion Kallio, who graduated
from the Carbon County high school,
left for Spokane five years ago. She
secured employment with the Barron
Eastman Agency, Inc, in that city and
at present is underwriting for that
company. She is considered the lead
ing feminine insurance writer in the
Pacific Northwest and specializes in
accident, health and life insurance
policies. She will visit at the home
of her parents for a couple of weeks.
kanuo has been employed for the past
four OF five months with the Pacific
Outfitting company and has returned
home in order to prepare for high
school at the opening this fall.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01
LOCAL FORD PLANT
rs MOST MODERN

Monday a new electric sign was
hung III front of the Motor Inn and
this advertised to the world that
Frank McCleary had just about com
pleted the, remodeling of his garage
The sign is beauty and merely has
the word Ford ON it, which is cleo
trically Illuminated at night. Be
meath is a panel on which is painted
Frank McCleary.' Both sides of the
sign are exactly alike,
Some weeks ago Mr.. MeCleary
started work of remodeling his garage
in order to provide larger office quar-
ters and also a suitable place in
which to display and sell cars. It
has been a job well done and now Mr..
McCleary has one of the finest places
IN the entire country. The remodel
ing was done by John Sinko.
I>arge plate glass windows are on
the front and side and along the in
side of the garage more windows are
found all along the side wall. The
interior of the display room is done in
buff and white and large double doors
In the side wall make the moving Of
cars IN or out easy to accomplish.
The floor, which is concrete, is
painted in a design initiating rug,
and border runs about foot from
the walls. Stairs lead tothe second
floor and heavy parts and supplies and
tires will be stored there. Steel bins
on the main floor will containthe small
er and most called for Ford parts and
accessories.
The office will be located in the
back part of the main display room
and Mr.. McCleary is now planning
new fixtures for this necessary part of
the plant.
Much new machinery has been
placed in the repair department. during
the past few months. 1t is all special
equipment for the repair and main
tenance of Ford cars and means the
best of workmanship on the popular
make of car, which is done by experts,
as Henry Ford demands that all men
go to regional schools, where they
not only do the work but also attend
lectures where they become acquain-
ted with the manufacture and assem-
bling of the entire auto.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-08-01

next to a man playing bass in
strument and singing a syneo-
pated tenor.
The negro by nature Is very re-
ligious, and these spirituals are
sung in all seriousness. They are
songs of pathos, religion, devotion
and emotion-oyerflowing with y :
NOR and irresistible spirit.
The hide-and-seek rhythm is the
trait which marks them as being
purely original. The short notes
fail on the even beats Of the mu-
sical bar. The syncopation of our
modern jazz is direct outgrowth
Of the spiritual's accent. But they
are not closely related since their
spirit and motives differ so ex-
tremely. When a blackface CO.
median Of minstrel show sings
a jazz version of a spiritual, he
misses the point entirely.
There will be such numbers as
Shout All Over Gods Heaven,
Little David, Play on Your Harp.
Garry Me Back TO Old Virginny",
Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray,
Climbing Up Them Golden Stairs,
and angel Gabriel'.
The Jackson Jubilee Singers are
all talented musicians-well edu.
+ated, dignified and courteous.
They leave an audience with the
impression Of delightful entertain
ment, an evening Well spent, and
withal more sympathetic and un-
derstanding view Of the black race.