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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
2
A large stampede of horses in Montana ends with the recovery of twenty four prime stock stolen from Big Sandy ranchers. The herd, driven off months ago, was found with a rancher who bought them from the culprits for 3100. The suspects are missing and possibly fled to Canada.
Helena reports that if settlers align with reclamation service officials the Montana projects could be managed by irrigation districts replacing water users associations. William J. Egleston, district counsel, says Congress authorized including unentered public lands in districts if Interior approves plans. Charges for reclaiming these lands attach and must be paid by entrymen before applications are allowed.
The Montana branch of the Wilson Business Men's league is formed at Helena by Democrats from across the state. John MacGinnius of Butte is president, Albin of Billings chairs the executive committee, Lee M. Ford of Great Falls is vice president, and David Hillar of Lewistown is treasurer. Cornelius It. Kelly of Butte joins the board of directors.
Anaconda reports Nick Walters, geologist and discoverer of the Silver Reef, died poor after a life spent in the hills. Walters, who found the great mine, worked as a cor man and frontier prospector, leaving little for his efforts.
Butte resident Butte James O'Brien returns to close acquaintance with town folks and recounts his nine years ago break even tale. He won $150 from J F Beckett then a Great Northern passenger agent, and later found Mohawk valley in Nevada where he sold for $630. This capital started his fresh venture.
A Montana forestry report by District Forester Wilcox says forest fire danger has been largely eliminated by recent rains. The document notes timber loss from fires last year was below naval levels, despite 300 cases recorded.
A Miles City Montana jury acquitted Frank Casey of murder after finding he was intoxicated when he struck and killed R. E. Brown, a Northern Pacific conductor, on a Miles City train in July. The verdict cited intoxication as the key factor in the defendant’s alleged lack of responsibility.
Trains operated by Northern Pacific and Great Northern will run to the Montana state fair in Helena from September 25 to 30. Jay Ra and Jeena tana are noted in the schedule.
The county agricultural display from Beaverhead, shown at the county fair, has been shipped to represent the county at the late fair. Frank Hazelbaker supervised the arrangement and the exhibit booth. The agricultural display is strong though crops were late or ruined by weather. Many of the ring displays came from the land districts.
In Judith Gap a rifle and pistol fight between townsfolk and about thirty IWW men from a Great Northern freight train wounded three railroad workers. Twenty suspected IWW members surrendered and were jailed. others escaped. Deputies guard the jail amid fears of further trouble.
In Great Falls the government files federal suits against the St Paul and the Great Northern railways under the sixteen hour law. Damages total 25 500. The St Paul case lists sixteen alleged offenses for overwork with 500 each or 7 500. Great Northern lists thirty six cases at 500 each totaling 18 000.
Early Montana guardsmen reports from Camp Douglas Arizona describe rations issued for ten days only and winter clothing being withheld. Letters show militiamen asking about border positions they gave up, which are reportedly being held for soldiers.
Helena judge orders the removal of Nelson Story Jr C W Overstreet and Charles Callaghan three Gallatin county commissioners after grand jury charges of improper authority in road supervision and construction.
Pioneers of Montana prepare to attend a ceremony marking the site of Montana's first gold discovery near Gold Creek. The dedication will be led by the Montana Geographic Society with active Pioneer involvement. President Rowe and Secretary Stone of the State university coordinate efforts for Governor Stewart and Historian Brown.
Great Falls trial opened in a suit by the U S government against the Great Northern railroad for $246000 in damages from a 1910 fire in the Lewis and Clark forest reserve. The government alleges negligence by the railroad caused the blaze.
Montana farmers report an unusually early harvest with grain and flax crops nearly finished due to favorable weather. Harvesting across the region is ahead of last year’s pace and cleanup will be completed sooner than expected.
One hundred and five coal dealers from Montana Iowa and the Dakotas led by Joel F. Allen and the Butte delegation toured the Roundup coal mines. The party met eastern delegates at Melstone and toured the Carpenter creek mine noted for its Northwest’s most up-to-date perforator equipment.
State banking reports to Gov Stewart show total bank resources rising from 56.1 million in 1913 to 81.9 million in 1916 with a 25.8 million increase. Deposits climbed to 66.5 million in 1916 from 45.2 million in 1913. Also noted are fish and game reports detailing 67,520 resident fishing licenses and hatchery output of 20.04 million fry for Anaconda and Somers.
Not an Endurance Test. Two soldiers amused at a golf course. One man teed up and swiped, missing the ball three times in a row. His buddy finally urged him to hit, reminding they have only four days' leave.
Advertises a scalp treatment for itching from dandruff and eczema using Cuticura Soap with hot water, and Cuticura Ointment pre-application. Free sample by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Department L Boston. Sold everywhere.
Police Captain Patrick Cos tello confronted John Hasch of the Bowery in Dobbs Ferry after a loud disturbance. Hasch read First Timothy to explain drinking, claiming beer was the last drink. The man was jailed to await morning police court on the technicality.
The novelist Theodore Dreiser criticized public taste calling it drawn to trash while a poet handed him a sample of poems and a critic refused proofs. The critic hurried off after claiming the poet’s word was sufficient, leaving a beer unfinished.
A witty exchange unfolds as a haughty girl vows she would not marry Claude Sniggins even if he were the last man on earth. Miss Cayenne retorts that if he were the last man, he would be highly sought and she might not get a chance to propose.
A lighthearted exchange features Lady Mary remarking on hair quantity and a servant joking that she may borrow hair anytime, implying playful social banter rather than a serious plot point.
A loyal servant defends his mistress against critics who argue wealthy class bias and the gulf with workers. He notes she commands him and her husband alike, saying she scolds him just as she does her spouse in this sharp social vignette.
A girl, told not to talk in church, spoke up after the service in a shocked voice asking why the minister talked all the time, calling it awful and rude.
A humorous prompt asks who sleeps first at home at night, with the punchline that many expect the father to be first down. The joke centers on family dynamics and nightly routines.
The British and Colonial Printer and Stationer reports a strong movement in Great Britain to adopt the decimal system for coinage and weights and measures. Proponents cite global trade already on decimal bases and warn postwar competition could be hurt by the current nondecimal system.
Magistrate Fordham heard a woman seek process against a man who smashed her window after a phonograph played at ten o clock at night. The magistrate called the noise vexing and troublesome and wondered why more windows were not broken.
A quip from Mr. Chuggins attributes getting lost on tours to his car, which supposedly comes with a joke book instead of a road map. The note adds that Germany has more than 1,000 sausage varieties.
Over 35 years Great Britain gained 48,000 acres from the sea while 5,640 acres were lost to coast erosion. The net effect shows expansion of coastal territory.
A quip on urban living draws contrast with country service as residents joke about moving for country life only during city and picnic season. The lines reflect rural recruitment banter and desire for urban comforts.
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