First Farm Loan Bonds Sale In Helena Under Act
Helena May 18 The first sale of bonds under the Farm Loan Act was completed this afternoon with Treasurer W C Rae executing bonds for 10 000 to the Women of Woodcraft and a 90 000 check from A D Stillman representing the order The balance of 10 000 had been paid months ago as a guaranty of good faith The funds go to 27 farmers in Ravalli Missoula Sanders and Beaverhead counties The bonds carry 5 percent interest and are secured by mortgages on farms with a 25 year term
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Shen
W. C. Rae
Woodcraft
A. D. Stillman
Ravalli
Missoula
Sanders
Beaverhead
Rooney Cousins Die In Train Collision Near Lewistown
May 18 Lewistown scene of fatal crash as Thomas Rooney is killed and cousin Frank Rooney receives serious injuries when a Great Northern passenger engine strikes their wagon near Moccasin. Frank transported to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rooney
Lewistown
Tomas
Frank Rooney
Hobson
Great Northern
Thomas
Frank
Sha Mut Land plans wheat seeding on Rye-Nevin ranch
The Sha Mut Land Company, after acquiring the Rye-Nevin ranch near Melville, will seed 100 acres for fall wheat. An overland inspection trip by Lewistown and Harlowton clubs was postponed to May 26 due to bad road conditions between here and Big Timber. Woolbuyers secured the local clip at 25 to 20 cents. Ranches contributing included Winnecook 160000 pounds Joe Muir 40000 Perry Moore 50000 9000 Martin Gr Grande 40000. Superintendent Murphy of Milwaukee accompanied C A Goodnews in a party with S A Perkins of the Tacoma Ledger, who heads to Chicago for the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlowton
Shamut Land Company
Rye
Joe Muir
Perry Moore
Martin Gr. Grande
Superintendent Murphy
Milwaukee
C. A. Goodnew
A. Perkins
Tacoma Ledger
Perkins
Chicago
Repub
Joan Treece Announces Candidacy for Hamilton Sheriff
Joan Treece declares his bid for the office of sheriff in Hamilton. He previously served as county commissioner for one term. Emma Gatke recovers well after Friday surgery at Hamilton hospital. Mrs. Travis of Alta recovers rapidly after Saturday operation. TR G Williams of the Montana Children's Home Society will visit Sunday and speak at the Baptist church morning and Methodist church evening. County Treasurer H L Hart returns from Buhl Idaho after his mother's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Joan Treece
Treece
Emma Gatke
Hamilton Hospital
Travis
Alta
TR. G. Williams
Montana Children’s Home, Society
H. L. Hart
Buhl
Idaho
Dillon News Briefs Tie To Regional People And Events
Dillon May 18 F B Alexander of Butte business visit. Newman and wife of Salmon in Dillon this week. W J Boomera Seattle cattle buyer scouting beeves. H J Patrick London Ontario cattle breeder in Dillon. Hennard and W W Woodard in Dillon with Australian mining company interests. Justice A A Kenningan joins Miss Jessie Sharer and Harvey Tom in marriage attended by Miss Cora Knapp and George Brafford of Argenta. Tremblay La Pointe and B W Rhue of Anaconda arrive by automobile from Smelter City. Ring Off 18 An Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
F. B. Alexander
Butte
Newman
Salmon
W. J. Boomera
Carstein Packing Company
Seattle
H. Patrick
London
Ontario
Hennard
W. W. Woodard
Dil Fon
Justice of the Peace
A. A
Theodore ‘Tremblay
Paul la Pointe
BW. Rhue
Anaconda
State utility commission asks rural lines show cause over three minute calls
The state utility commission directs telephone companies to show cause within 20 days why a rule limiting users of rural tel lines to three minute calls should not be adopted. Complaints cite subscribers on rural lines holding calls beyond three minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Utility Commission
Commission
Bozeman Council Sells Water and Sewer Bonds
Bozeman council sold water works bonds totaling 235000 dollars to Sweet Causey Foster & Co of Denver represented by L B Torrence of Billings. The sewer bond issue of 70000 dollars also went to the same firm at a 2838 dollar premium. J R Clark of Harris Trust and Savings Bank Chicago had a bid of only five cents in each instance. Three other bidders dropped out as the two rivals persisted for nearly two hours. Net rate about 5.45 percent, bonds payable in 20 years redeemable in 10. interest details advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Sweet, Causey, Foster & Co
Denver
L. B. Torrence
Billings
J. R. Clark
Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Obituary and Local Notes From White Sulphur Springs
William A. Mathews dies after twelve years running a blacksmith shop in White Sulphur Springs. He leaves a widow and two children Helen and Joe Mathews. Town visitors include Otto Strom and John Ranquist from Butte, with others from Martinsdale, Glendive, Aurora, Bozeman, Jackson, and Minneapolis. Mrs. Smith recovers from a foot injury after weeks in Chicago. Local residents travel to Helena and Ringling for mail and visits.
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William. A. Mathews
Odd
Highlanders
Helen Mathews
Joe. Mathews
Glendive
Otto Strom
John Ranquist
Butte
Burke
M. West
Martinsdale
Hampton
William Butler
Toston
Walter Butle
Howard Wilkin
Laurel
Kansas City
Ringling
White Sulphur Springs
Governor Orders Return of L. J. Kopp
Helena Mont January reports that Governor Stewarts has issued a requisition to Pennsylvania for the return of L. J. Kopp who was convicted in Madison County of grand larceny and sentenced to two years in the state prison. While being taken to prison he caused a disturbance at the jail in Butte and was transferred. He was later located and arrested at Washington Pennsylvania.
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Helena
Stewart
Pennsylvania
L. J. Kopp
Madison County
Kopp
Butte
Washington
Penn
Governor's Montana swing Includes Choteau Banquet
Governor H W Stewart reaches Falls after Helena trip en route to Teton county where meetings and a noon Choteau reception precede a Valier county central committee meeting forming a democratic club. He then attends a non political Conrad banquet before continuing.
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Nok
Falls
W. Stewart
Helena
Teton County Points
James R. Eckford
J. J. Green
Walter
Verge
Choteau
Valier
Three Montana Appointments Sought to West Point
Governor Stewart plans three National Guard members from Montana for West Point once selected. Company commanders submit candidates aged 19 to 22 with five years in guard and pass local, mental, and army board exams at Vancouver barracks, leading to entry to West Point.
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Helena
Congress
Stewart
National Guard of
Montana
West Point
Davee
Elliott
Vancouver Barracks
Army
A Fine Musical Comedy in Deer Lodge Charms Local Fans
A musical comedy titled Hopp Skipp and Jump was staged at the college gymnasium by local talent in Deer Lodge. The audience enjoyed the performances as the many musical numbers and choruses impressed. the show featured Phoebe Van Gundy, W J Cuthbert, the Kiddies, and Miss Bergman among others with Miss Holbrook on piano and Miss Helen Coats on violin. The production was under the Episcopal fall auspices and directed by James W Evans with Joe Marten assisting, and a repeat performance was held at the audience’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
College Gymnasium
Phoebe van Gundy
Dixie Steppers
W. J. Cuthbert
Nellie
R. W. Howe
George Washington
Carl Zilley
Kiddies
Ms. Bergman
Miss Sands
Episcopal Fall
James W. Evans
Joe Marten
Seeding Progress and Local Elections Reported in Gallatin County
Seeding is nearly finished in western Gallatin County with good grass growth and improving weather. Craig Ingram of Helena will lead the state agricultural college senior class next year. Elections at a juniors’ meeting named John Whiteside as vice president, Mary Kretlow as secretary, and David Thomas as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Gallatin County
Craig Ingram
Helena
State Agricultural College
John Whiteside
Tion
Mary Kretlow
David Thomas
Great Falls
Mary Lamoureaux
Fred M
Livingston
Nick Morinos
Logan
Jame
Charles Elgar
Hi J. Greene
Great Northern
Roscoe
A.W. Hall
Billings
NL. Love
Charles J. Kops
M. J. Elrod
Missoula
Gallatin County High School
Tungsten Ore Prospects Boost Colorado Mine Output
Ten samples of tungsten ore from a Colorado mine yielded rich returns as the mineral fetches about eight dollars per ton equivalent, supporting the belief that tungsten mining is becoming more common in the region and vital to the local mining economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Grain-Fed Montana Hogs Command Top Market Prices
Deer Lodge May 18 8 le Dyer of Helmville sold three carloads of hogs in the St Pat market at premium prices. He notes Montana hogs fattened on wheat fetch top prices and that local farmers can secure good returns by feeding grain. He shipped hogs to St Paul with only 2 0% shrinkage from arrival and received about $1.25 per bushel for wheat plus 5 cents per bushel for oats.
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Deer Lodge
le Dyer
Helmville
St. Pat
Jost abeBoer
Swit Company
Montana Howe
Sfontana
Howe
Dyer
O'S. Bast
Ald
Hielmvine
Tm Powell
Struifonds
Hirummond
Sirummond
St Paul
Tn Sebau
Nevada
Chin Tate
Cam Alway
Minneapolis and Duluth grain prices on September delivery
Grain quotes from Minneapolis and Duluth report May and July wheat prices around 1.15 to 1.20 dollars a bushel with nearby and deferred bids. Northern and durum grades show mixed levels and arrival quotes, while oats rye and barley futures are listed with various track prices and delivery months.
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Northern
Montana
Duluth
McCaull-Dinsmore Co
Helena
Nota Hard
Tauram
German aid to Ireland alleged by British inquiry
Testimony before the royal commission on the Irish rebellion claimed about eighty thousand dollars from the United States financed arms for Ireland. Sir Matthew Nathan said German submarines planned landings and rifles were bought from Irish soldiers abroad. He noted funds from America and 16 000 hostile volunteers in Ireland, with authorities fearing conscription and cautious action to avoid bloodshed.
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Matthews
Ireland
London
Royal Commission
Baron Hardinge
Matthew Nathan
Matthew
National Volunteers
Sir Matthew
Trish
Royal Irish Constabulary
Curragh
Dublin
Sir Matthew Nathan
Sinn Fein
America
Irish Volunteers
Unis
Dublin Castle
Sir ‘Matthew
Nathan
John Redmond
John Dillon
Joseph. Devlin
Timothy Healy
Women from 18 States to Join Big Suffrage Parade
Chicago May 18 Officials announced that women’s associations from at least 18 states will march in the June 7 suffrage parade opening the Republican National Convention. About ten thousand marchers will be housed by hospitality committees as hotels fill. Carrie Chapman Catt will lead the first section with national board members, and parade groups will align with city wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican N Honal
George Bass
Capitality Committee
Carrie Chapman Catt
National American Woman Suffrage Associations
National Board
Tunneis
Repubican Party
Pastor Chosen as Moderator for Southern Church
In Florida on May 18 the law church in the United the southern branch of the estimation elected the Rev. C. W. Grafton of Mississippi, the organization’s oldest pastor in continuous service, as moderator for the coming year. He has served 43 years on a country circuit in Mississippi, with selection reflecting moves toward greater recognition for country pastors. On Orlando, Preabyte tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PST
Florida
Law Church
The
United
Imation
CW. Grafton
Mississippi
Tate
Orlando
Preabyte Tate
Paris Trip Fraught With Lost Funds and a Cashier’s Check
Robert Lowe Sevenson and Mrs Stevenson planned a pleasant Paris visit with a 2500 check and loose money to enjoy themselves as funds held out. After days they realized funds were depleting and decided to return home. Back home they found a 500 dollar check still unchecked among papers. They had not cashed it and did not know they had not. Meantime wheat is noted as mankind’s faithful servant for 6,000 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lowe Sevenson
Mrs. Stevenson
Paris
Notice to Co-Owner on Sheridan Lode Claim in Deer Lodge County
W J Garrity claims 207 dollars in expenditures to hold the Sheridan lode claim in Hilue Eyed Nellie mining district Deer Lodge County Montana through 1915 and demands payment within 90 days of publication or relinquishes all rights to the claim after first publication March 17 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Rockefeller
W. J. Garrity
Sheridan Lode
Nellie
Deer Lodge County
Mont
United States
Imported Fish Scarce Amid War Strains and High Prices
War related shortages push up prices for sardines salt mackerel herring and caviar as imports dwindle. North Sea fishing is mined and dangerous, most fishermen join the navy leaving old men to supply home markets. Yeeland fishermen ship herring to America while Chicago receives its first Tandic herring in 20 years. Caviar supply shifts as Germany and Austria hoard stock in Vienna and Hamburg awaiting postwar shipment.
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America
North Sea
Naval Reserve
Glasgow
Yeeland
Germany
Austria
Russia
Vienna
Hamburg
United States
Japanese miniature gardens of surprising scale and life
The article describes Japanese art of dwarfing trees into small shrubs and shaping plants within compact gardens. It details a typical garden about 10 yards square featuring a lake with goldfish, pine trees 18 inches tall, a stone temple, a maple at 15 years old in a shallow dish, and tiny tea houses with trees about six inches high, all kept within strict limits.
French Talent to Visit U S for Cultural Season
Jules Bois a dramatist journalist arrives in the United States to offer a month of access to The Theater Francais next October. He notes government approval for foreign performers and plans educators to prepare French youth for apprenticeships in banking, steel, farming, and agriculture after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Bois
Count Straentiment
Theater Francais
France
M. Bola Riso
Lisbon Lights Signal Time for Vessels at Harbor
Time signals: Lisbon has erected two lights that illuminate automatically five minutes before each hour and are extinguished at the hour to aid ships entering the harbor.
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Lisbon
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Minneapolis
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Strive
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