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• S. • If VOL. I, No. 12 LAND EMPIRE MOORE, MONTANA, NOVEMBER 30 1905 • SINnLE COPIES FIVE CENTS Devoted to the interests of \Rock Creek Bench and Judith Basin. In politicsdiepublican. The State Bank of Moore IS NOW LOCATED IN THE ...IRrick HuildirM••• A cordial invitation is extended to all to in- spect our new quarters. BOOSTERS CLUB FOR MOORE Citizens meet at Empire Office and Discuss Ways and Means to Make Moore a Better Place to Live. A large and enthusiastic meeting of the business men of Moore was held at this office Monday night and a number of measures were set on foot that will, In the consummation, be of great bene- fit to Moore and vicinity. The meeting was called to order and G. H. Beasley elected chairman. After discussion, a motion was made that a committee be appointed to prepare and circulate a petition to be presented to the county commissioners, praying for the erectionof ajail at Moore. Messrs. Nihill, McClave and Mathews were ap- pointed on this committee. The subject of a water works system was next discussed and in the absence of a complete knowledge of the cost and kind of a System desired a com- mittee was appointed to secure data relative to the subject. This commit- tee consists of G. I. Fogle, C. W. Thurs- ton, Gordon 0. Shafer, E. F. McRae and E. W. King. The present, walk to the depot is in the middle of the road and while the majority of Moore's population are web-footed, having comefrom Missouri and other wet states, there are a few from Kansas that are not so well eqnipped, and these few, being present ; were able to present such strong argu- ment in favor of a sidewalk to the de- pot, that the following committee was appointed to confer with the townsite company in regard to the sidewalk pro- position: Messrs Shafer, Thurston and Beasley . . The question of gambling was then brought up and a committee of three composed of Messrs Nihill McClave and Dr. Owen, were appointed to pre- pare a petition to be presented to the county attorney with the view of sup- pressing gambling. It was decided to hold another meet- ing next Monday night at THE IN- LAND EMPIRE office to hear the re- ports of these committees and form the meeting into a permanent body for the purpose of boosting Moore. Surveyors are Coming. A Party of 20 Great Norther,' sur- veyors arrived in Great Falls Sunday morning and surveys for the proposed line from that city to Billings began at Armington Tuesday. The greater portion of the old Burlington Survey has been adopted by the Great North-, ern and the party to take the field Tuesday will make surveys only of that portion of the pr, posed line wit ich will not follow the Burlington survey. It is believed that the surveys will be completed in less than 90 daYs. Telephone War. Judging from present appearances, Lewistown is about to have a tele- ph ine war. The independentcompany has just begun operating its local ex- change; in connection with the long distance line to Billings, and has made a cut in the charges. The old company, with the Bell back of it, issued a letter to its patrons announcing that it would meet every cut made by the Lewistown -Billings Mutual,and go right down the scale with its com- petitor to the extent of furnishing service free. Pushing Westward. There is undoubtedly some founda- tion for the great amount of railroad ta14 novot being indulged in by the newspapers of the middle west, Pa- cific coast and Rocky mountain re- gion. The government irrigation movement has done a great deal to Awaken the people to the possibilities of the arid west and while the devel- opment of the Alaskan and Oriental trade has so multiplied the tonnage to be transported that all the great trunk lines are moving out to secure a pasific terminal and to establish their claims to territory before It is all possessed by their more venture- some rivals that have preceded them. There are four or five distinct grand trunk systems that are already build- ing westward at easy stages which It is claimed will start up with renewed energy and push for the west coast. These are - the \Soo\ or the \Wash- burn,\ the Milwaukee, the Great Western and the Chicago and North- western. The Burlington, which has been taken in by the Northern Pacific and Great Northern some years ago, is already actively pushing for Ogden and Salt Lake and it is understood that it is soon to build from its west- ern terminus, Billings, to Great Falls. Whether this will be done under the name of the Burlington, Northern Pa- cific or Great Northern is not entirely 'plain to us but wen built we\ believe it will be owned by the Great Northern. This will prevent complication with the Montana railroad running from Lombard to Lewistown. But just where the other roads , will lay their routes is not know - n. The Milwaukee, which is owned virtually by Standard Oil, has a line mapped .olit that- runs up the' Mudnellshell, crosses Smith riv- er via White Sulphur Springs and the Missouri valley near Toston, and goes over the main divide \to . Butte via the head of the Boulder. This is a prac- tical route and the Boulder part came very near being iteiopted by the North- ern Pacific when it built the Logan cut-off to the greatest mining camp on earth. The \Soo\ line is naturally a northern, road and will probably build up the- Yellowstone so is to ac- commodate the newly irrigated region which extends along, that stream f r nearly eight miles and will then prob- ably strike northward by the Big Dry and cdme doiiirri on the Musselshell about the mouth of FlatWillow and make' a bee line for Lewistown and will cross the Judith and On to Great Falls, crossing the main divide a little south of west from here and will cut the' Flathead reservation in twain via the Swan river route. The Washburn line seems to be without any plans or may prove a part of the Soo. The Great Western has designes on the Yellowstone, but by what route it will cross Montana we have no informa- tion. The Chicago and Northwestern, like the Milwaukee, may go entirely south of Montana. It is already far advanced in that direction. Should it Turn and go through Montana it will be on the old route which is very much the same route through the state as is laid down by the Milwau- kee. The Northwestern was in fact the first to outline the Musselshell and Smith river route, but it is not likely that this road will be built on that survey. There is a hig business for the line that secures this right of way for it will give it the Shields river and the Flathead trail into the north end of the Gallatin, a choice route through the granary of Montana, the far-fam- ed valley, to the National Park via Bozeihan and the West Gallatin. This would make an important north and south connectio'n so far as Montana is concerned. However, should the Great Northern build .to Billings, as now seems probable, it will effect a north- ern and southern connection reaching from Lethbridge to Denver. This is'a good line and goes through a rich country, but it would not be an inter- mountain road and calculated to ac- commodate Our mountain valleys. Such a road would be a big thing for Great Falls and Billings and would afford an outlet for the lumber which lines the Great Northern for hundreds of miles. But Montana needs a road that will travers the country more completely, and we must look for this from either the Milwaukee or the Chi- cago and Northwestern or the Great Western. These roads have put out feeder to feeders to draw trade unto their main line as they have advanced westward and it is persumed that they pursue the same policy as they continue westward. The Northern Pa- cific railroad company has enjoyed undisputed possession of the greatest inland empire on the continent for nearly a quarter of a century and so IDictor zralhing Machines pianos ant , Organs on Easy Payments Rd Music Store, Emu Sari, ILewietown, e Mont. ('HAS. W. MORTON LOUIS E. PLACE ludith Basin Commission and Collect* Agency Office over 'Fergus Co. Bank Bldg. LEWWI'OWN, MONT. Collections MADE. All kinds of property handled on commission. Fire and •Life Insurance in AP. PROVED companies. H. LEONARD DeKALB, Att'y for Company. DR. MYRON E. CUR.T1SS, DENTIST Graduate Chicago Dental Surgery. Haskell's Post Graduate College. Will be located in his large house tent across from the Moore Hotel for three weeks. MOORE, MONTANA. Nelson Ross CONTRACTOR AND 'BUILDER Is prepared to furnish plans and specifications on short notice either in or out of totirn. Don't fail to have him figure cal your work as he can save you money MOORE, MONTANA. great has the traffic grown that a double track through Montana is hinted at. A resident of the N. P. belt whose ranch commands a view of twenty miles of road says he is never out of sight of a train and it is this as much as anything else that is respon- sible for the great western movement of the railroads. This fact more than all proclaims the wealth of the great northwestern region. This is not an especially opportune time to bu.ld railroad for material is high and the cost of construction is much higher than it was ten years ago, but the venture of these roads almost beyond settlement has had an effect to popu- late the country penetrated and make railroading profitable and the roads seem to now be determined to span the arid plains at a single leap to the more densely populated mountain re- gion and select a route westward through some of our prosperous val- leys in order that they may establish trade connections before every valley in the country is searched by the branch lines of rival corporations. A paying local business may be devel- oped on almost any route selected and once these lines reach a tide water a great harvest awaits them. The next five years promises to check the en- tire center -mountain region with rail- roads. The activity in developing irri- gation enterprises gives assurance of a great increase in soil products, of homes, of people and prosperity. And the traveling to and fro in the work of possessing and subjugating the wil- derness means activity, industry and the - inauguration of a season of great activity, prosperity and unparalleled progress and times such as the far - west has never known before.—Rocky Mountain Husbandman. Attorney W. H. Smith, of Lewis- to'wn, went to Harlowton to appear as attorney in a trespass trial which was held at that place before a justice of the peace. The case was entitled state VS. P. I. Moule and Geo. Gordon. The men were accused of trespassing on land leased. by George Pirrie. Gor- don was fined $25 . from which tine he will take appeal. Win. Blackford de- fended thn men. Butte Tipton, editor andManager of the Kendall Miner which will get out its first issue this week, says that the people of Kendall are giving the utmost encouragement to the new enterprise and the outlook for the completest success could not be brighter. The heating in the case of Robert Hood, charged with assault with a deadly weapon,was held before Justice Malcolm at Moore yesterday. Hood. it will be remembered, became engaged In an altercation with Joseph T. Wal- ton a few days ago, and it terminaied fnhood's stabbing Walton th ree times. The testimony yesterday .dearly es- tablished the fact that Walton was the aggressor in the affair, and 'hat Hood acted strictly in self defence. The de- fendant was discharged, but later was fined $20. Couni y Attorney Ayers came down to Moore to conduct the prosecution. Lost in the Storm. A long distance teledohone ,message to the EMPIRE from Flatwillow, tn the southern part of this county, states that one of the worst blizzards ever experienced has been raging for two days throughout that part of the county. The snow at Flatwillow is three feet deep and the thermometer registered at 10 degrees below zero practically all of yesterday. It is feared that there will be at least one fatality from the blizzard. Tiin Graham. a sheep herder who was out with a band Of sheep for James Wil- son, is lost and had not been found up to noon today. Some of the sheep which he was herding have been found but without the herder. It is believed that he got lost in the blind- ing snow and as the entire neighbor- hood had been searched„without avail, it is almost certain that the man has been frozen to death and his body will not be found until the weather mod- erates so that searchers can make a more systematic , hunt. Lover Proves False. Sunday's Tribune has the following concerning Miss Hughes of Stanford, who wn. pii mid insane in 1-101. ha a few weeks ago, an account of which appeared in last week's issue of the Democrat: Miss Agnes Hughes' of Stanford was in the city yesterday morning,. re- turning to her home from Helena, where she testified at the examina- tion of her sister, Miss Rose friughes, a school teacher of Omaha, who was found insane and committed to the asylum at Warm Springs. It is be- lieved ,that the afflicted woman will soon recover, under special treatment. Miss Hughes had been visiting her -1ster at Stanford On the 1.1tist , 'she received a letter from an acquain- tance in Omaha, stating the writer's belief that the man to whom Miss Hughes was soon to be married was infatuated with another woman, with whom he was frequently seen, and that -friends of Miss Hughes were talking about his fickleness. Miss Hughs, immediately after she received the fetter, was greatly wor- ried and frequently spoke of her by - r, •finally deciding to return to Omaha at once. When she reached Helena, she was very ill. She went to a lodg- ing house in that cily, and a few 'clays later, being unconscious, • _was remov- ed to a hospital:• \ For several days it was impossible to ascertain her iden- tity, but she finally recovered to such an extent as to inform' her physician of her name and the whereabouts of her relatives, and they were at .once notified. It was finally decided that Miss Hughes had become insane, and the court ordered an examination, which resulted in her committal. It is . stated that, when she left Stanford, she was continually worrying, but had not shown any signs of mental derange- ment. It is believed constant brood- ing over the news she received from Omaha is the sole cause of her de- mentia and that it will therefore soon yield to treatment. - _o CITIZENS' BeNti of MOORE, INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MONTANA •••••••- Paid Up Capital, $25,000.00 5 Per Cent Paid on Time Deposits •••••••• OFFICERS: M L WOODMAN, President - PATRICK NtniLL, Vice President GORDON 0 SHAFER, Cashier C M CLARY, T1108. NICHOLSON, A M MATHEWS, DIRECTORS: T WUNDERLJN, 11 W CLIFFORD. D K1PE, •••••••• PATRICK N1111\ M L WOODMAN, GORDON 0 SHAFER. This bank transacts a general banking business. It sells drafts pay- able throughout the United States'and in foreign countries; accepts at face value checks and drafts on all Banks; wives careful attention to notes and other items left for collection, and makes approved loans. It receives temporary and permanent accounts in any amount, and es- pecially invites the opening of acaunts by mail. Checks and cash items endorsed to us, and sent by mail, will be placed to your credit„ subject to cheek, or as desired. The STATE BANK of MOORE CAPITAL 'PAID IN 825,000 WHY it is to your advantage to keep an account with us. Becaose: Because: Because: Eecauee: Because: Because: Because; Because: Because: It is a strong,, safe, careful and liberal institution. It is a growing, avtive, progressive up-to-date bank in every particular. Yotir account will be appreciated by the bank, and your in- terests will always be carefully considered. The batik has a tine fire -proof vault and burglar-proof safe in which to put your funds and valuable papers. Every depositor (and others as well) is a welcome visitor at this bank. This bank studies the needs of its customers, and takes pro- per care of them whether their business is large or small. No bank can serve you better. It is in position to collect your drafts or notes and to attend to your banking wants generally. Itsdealings with itttustomerti are absolutely contldedtial. BECAUSE: We do not believe that you can ask for or get better treatment than this bank will give you. OFFICERS: JOHN C. HAUCK, President HON. CLARENCE P. TOOLEY, - Vice President DIRECTORS: Cashier C. W. - THURSTON, JOHN C. HAUCK, ('LARENCE P. TOOLEY, L. H. HAMILTON, E. F. Turrba, .108EPH GALLAOER, . THEODORE GRAY, Money to Loan on Approved Security. Interest Paid on Time Deposits. Drafts issued on all foreign Countries. Courteous and Liberal Treatment essured to all. D. S., HASTINGS, T. E. Rim C. W. THURSTON. )1 )) , i \ I No ) VI . 0 H. J. RESIDENT Estimates .,any kind residences, business or small. JOB TOO 011E , - SPRINGER CONTRACTOR furnished of buildings ware houses ((( ((I on -- rooms ---- large I I(( ( FOR ME • (1 j LARGE - MONTANA _ EtWiSIOVIII tailoring %Company J. L. NEILSON, Prop. • Fine Tailoring by. First Class Tailors also ...Cleaning and Re- pairing. - When in Lewistown call and see our new line of Fall and Winter styles. 4 Cubb Brothers Practical contractors avd Builders PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FUR- ' NISHED ON SHOUT MYPICE Lewistown, - Mont. Mr. S. `%., Owen, 'physician an Surgeon. Calls Promptly lininvcrer - Migbt or Mar Completc Stock of iDruga Moore, Montana _ - DUANE BUTTERFIELD. BREEDER • OF Pure Bred Berelford Cathie. WRITE FOR PRICES STANFORD, MONTANA 0000000000 • 0000000000000.•I o 5 o • 2 TOM H. WHITE 0 0 0 0 0 0 BARBER o o o o o o o Hair Cutting and Shay- o o o o ing done with neatness neatn o o o '-) and dispatch. Guaran- tee satisfaction a 0 o o 0 MOORE - - MONT. o O o o o o o p000000c0000 00000000 • 0000 _ ' 0. F. DAVID. Physician and Surgeon, Calls 1romptly Answer - lie ed Day or Night. •• • Office at David Drug Store. i I MOORE, MONT.
