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_ A 0 `,6 p VOLUME IX. EKALAKA, (FALLON COUNTY) MONTANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1917. NUMBER 6 LOCAL ITEMS Interesting Town News Of The Week Masquerade novelties at Holts. Valentines at Ekalaka Drug Co. Dr. B. 13. Sandy was in town Wednesday from Box Elder - . For Sale—Nearly new Steger piano. Inquire at this office.43t1 Yost and Ahern, sheepmen of the Chalk Buttes were in town Monday. HarveM assengale and Leonard Pulse were in town from Sykeb Tuesday. Milton Houghton left Monday for Minnesota for a short visit with relatives. Miss Kate Bradshaw has gone to Baker to wot k in the county assessor's office. T. F. Schofield went to Baker Saturday to attend the meeting of the county commissioners. Norris Olsen returned to . his home in Great Falls Monday af- ter a visit with relatives here. C. M. Baer made proof on his homestead Wednesday and ale() became a subscriber to the Ea- gle. Bobbie Yates took a load of passengers over to Baker Mon- day, making the trip in about 8 hours, George Herndon came in from his place on O'Fallon the fore part of the week to visit town folks. The price of wood has taken a „jump, and the coal men about run out of powder. Blame it on the war. Ladies! Get your cook book, we are giving away with a dollar purchaee of Nyal goods. —Ekala- ka Drug Co. Teachers examinations will be held Feb. 22nd and 22rd in Eka- lake. —Stella Olsen, county supt. of schools. • George Farwell came up from his ranch Saturday and went to Baker on Monday to attend the monthly meeting of the county board. For Sale—Thoroughbred Dut- oc Jersey Boar. Can be registet- ed. $20. if taken soon. M. D. Miller, 2 miles S. E, Medicine Rocks school house. 6-1 .111111OPMINIMMI Train service along the rail- road has been tied up the past ten days. Wednesday, the first east bound passetiger in four days pulled through Baker. Jess Rockwood decorated thc Eagle office up - Tuesday and Wed- nesday, putting a new coat of kalsomine on the interior walls and ceiling—and some on the floor. We've got the time, type, and paper to print your job work. Sale bills get our prompt atten- tion. If you contemplate a sale get our prices and be assured of a hurry-up job. Persons wishing carpet weav.r._ ing done please leave rags and warps with C. ft. Putnam. Weaving, 15c per yard; furnish- ing warp, 30c per yard. Rugs any length, 30c per yard.—Mrs. Lizzie Thompson. 6-2m Frank McCauley, dry goods salesman at the Charters store returned Mcnday from a vklt with his family at Lewistown. ivlr. MeCauley says it has been awfully cold at his former home and lots of snow. In this issue will be noticed the date of the masquerade ball at Sykes hall has been postponed one Week. Mr. Farwell informs us that this was made necessary oy reason of the delayed mail and railroad seridce which was to de- liver a lot of masks and cost-, umes. U. S. Commissioner S. J. Ems- wiler expects to be absent from his office for one week afte- Wednesday. Having learned the good news that Mr. Emswiler is about to join the ranks of the \married folks\ we know that any inconvenience caused by his absence will be overlooked. Matt Carey and wife left Sat- urday miming for Baker to WI; • the train for the Twin Cities and also Chicago v‘ here Mr. Carey is going on a buying trip for the Charters st or e. Wednesday morning thev were still in Baker looking for the s'noke of the lec- °motive to take them on their journey, The best and purest of all pro prietary remedies and pharma. centicals coupled with the know- ledge of these medicines and the art-of-dispensing — the - m - is pail of the service which is character- istic of the Ekalaka Drug Nyal, Rexall and San Tox always at your command. Speci- fy them.—Ekalaka Drug CO. •••• . ..110.11.1111.10111MIMMINIMIIIMIOMMIIPONIP Your Health depends on the purity of drugs used and the care employed in compounding the prescriptions given you.by your doc- tor. Sometime* it is even a matter of Life and Death Our stock of drugs is the best and freshest we can buy. We use the utmos care in compound- ing prtecripeons, as your doct?r will tell you. k is a matter of conscience with us. Surprise Party Mrs. June G. Olsen was the hostess to a surprise party given at her home Wednesday e'Vening in honor of Miss Pearl Freese and Miss Cecil Markin. The home was tastefully decorated and from the beautiful decora- tions —hearts— the guests soon learned the secret of the guests of honor, Cards were played and of course \heaets\ were the trump, Miss Francis Schultz win ning first prize and Miss Jensene Johnson the consolation. At. the close of the card games delight- ful refreshments were served by the hosteis and congratulations extended the guests of honor. The Marriage of Miss Pearl Freese and S. J. Emswilor was announced to occur on Wednes- day, February 14th, this also be- ing the date for the marriage of 73 , 1iss Cecil Markin and Edward C. Cal ey of Baker. The party proved one of the social events of the season and a large num- ber of the friends of the young ladies were present Pleasant Evening A few friends and old cronies of William Freese slipped up on while he was reading the latest war news at his home on Mon- day evening for a social visit. After a little conversation on current topics three tables of pro- gressive whist were organized. Johnnie Booth won the prize, and although he never lead from a sneak he was not over generous about offering his left hand op- ponent a cut. During the course of the playing the host passed cigars e.nd his guests drank his health in sweet cider. Refresh - mews were served as a finishing tioch IA, a most enjoyable even- ing. Uncalled For Letters Letters addressed to the fol- lowing persons remain un-called- for at the Ekalaka postoffice; Mrs. Carlo: L. A. IIudon. Mrs. Richard Hall. Wm. Krison. Mrs. Wm. Lodkson. G. W. Meyers. Mr. Harry Polly. Mrs. John Rumery. H. C. Yates. H. N. Yost. Marvin A. Williamson. In calling for these letters p'easa mention trrrt they were a )vertiqed. J. FL_ BOOTH, P M. By M. B. - 0 - 1F= an. [i] Sykes County The bill for the creation of Sykes county was introduced in the senate last week and Wed- nesday a mesaage was received announcing that the bill had passed that - body. The bound- aries of the pro - posed new county take in all that portion of Fallon county lying south of the First Standard Parallel North except a small portion around Webster. Ekalaka has been named as the temporary county seat until the next general election. The bill also designates who shall be the officers, which list names T. F. Schofield, James Munro and Geo. Hobbs as commissioners; W. W. Palmer, treasurer; Geo. Cleve- land, assessor; L. J. O'Grady. clerk of court; William Walker, county clerk: Mrs. Deloss Hall, supt. of schools; Geo. Boggs. sheriff; Geo. Sheets, surveyor; Geo. Baker, coroner. The com- missioners of the proposed county are authorized to issue bona to pay their portion of the Fallon County indebtedness. A com- mission consisting of the commis- sioners from each county togeth- er with the district judge is to apportion the indebtedness. Prairie Dale Cecil Strain and wife vvere business visitors in Ekalaka on Monday. On account of the bad weather Elizabeth gnd Vincent Hurst are absent from school. Dave Harris has been suffer - Lakeside News The Cold Snaps Anyone looking for snow can While the the'rmometor has so find any amount in Lakeside vic- far failed by six degrees to reg- inity. ister as low as it did last winter, this year the cold weather has had a more telling effect on live stock. Nearly all stockmen went n. i to the winter with a big bunch Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moolick of feed but it seems that the were calle:s at the Joe Rogers weather has brought about the home Sunday. cold snaps in such a manner that Mr. and Mrs. Chas., Peabody live stock -losses are numerous. were Sunday guests at the Bud In fact, one large cattle owner Brandley home. has informed us that at the pre- sent rate he will lose at least 10 Mrs. Lindberg and Mr. and _ per cent While there are many Mrs. A. L. -Pangburn and fami stockmen who report losses this lies were entertained Sunday at year less than last year, they the Hans Stenseth eome. feel --in figuring on the usual Schyler Spriggs is confined to • spnng loss—that this year will his home with an attack of rheu- - be the worst. In many places, matiarn and his friends are hop- stock has frozen to death while ing for his speedy recoYery. in barns under shelter. The un- Ed. Clark of the Chalk Buttes was in this neighborhood last week. J. C. Trier has been on freight- ing - trips the past two weeks, and encountered all kinds of bad roads and sometimes no roads at all. The dance at Jacob Hamilton's last Saturday evening was well attended regardless of the bad roads and inclement weathex and all had a good time. Peter Lindberg' came down from the Lantis sawmill and spent Sunday with home folks. Pete made the trip ort a pair of skis in true Norwegian style, Notice Department of the Interior, ing with a seere attack of the U. S. Land Office, toothache this week. Mont. Feb. 6th, 1917. Dr. Sandy was called Friday Notice is hereby given that t) see Carl Carahan, who has plat of survey of fractional town - been sick for some time. ship 2 south, range 60 east, M. P. M., has been received at this Russell Hyer of Buffalo, Wyo. office, and will be opened to filing is visiting at the home of his and entry on Wednesday, March aunt, Mrs. W. H, Strain, 14, 1917 - at 9 a. m. We hear that Clyde Conger sold a bunch of cattle a few_days ago to Frank Chamberlain. Wm. Lantis was visiting with -Geo. Stevens this week, and at tended the dance at Staneks. Matt Wise came up the first of the week to see the sick people, Carl Carahan and Ora Strain. A. D. Strain returned home f )11 Sunday from Nebraska where he spent the past two months visit- ing friends and relatives. George Elder brought in a big eagle Wednesday and traded us , out of some of our \birds\. We have built a nest for the new ar-' rival and will endeas, , or to rustle feed for for a while. \Ink\ the office o.at, having left, we will let the new bird, \Wood- row\ be our mascot. EDO 1 HELP US TO CELEBRATE 4111111111111111M1 On Monday night, Feb. 12 we will cele- brate the first anniversary of the Play House by giving a Free Show and Dance The entire program will be up to the usual standard of excellence. Whether or not you have ever patronized our en- tertainments, we cordially invite you on Monday, Feb. 12, 1917 El T 3 1 G. Myers, Register. usual cold spell in January when We had eighteen daya below zero is probably what has accounted for the big per cent of the losses so far. Securing Employment. The Secretary of the Com- mercial Club is in receipt of a circular letter from the Inspector in Charge, U. S. Immigration Service, Helena, Montana, in re- gard to securing employment for members of troop A of Montana Cavalry which will soon be re- turned to Helena from the bor- dtr and there mustered out. The departmen(maintains a free em- ployment agency to place em- ployers ctly in touch with men for the p 'dons, or obtain- ing a situation for those seeking employment. Blank forms for use in either case may be secured at any postoffice. It thought that this also applies to members of the National Guard of Montana who served on the border. The co.operation of any one interes:- ed is asked, 0 =I 0111mmio 4=1 aIIIIIIIIIIIIID 0 LADIES t Here's Something For Y o u GIVEN FREE With a $1.00 purchase of any of Nyal remedies or toilet prepara- tions we give you free a cook book containing recipes prepared I by one . of the worid's most fam- ous domestic science authorities, Janet McKinzie Hill, editor of the II Boston Cooking School Magazine. s The retail price of this book is $1.00 1 but we are going to give one to custo- mer while they last, 100 in all, to prove the merit and worth of Nyal goods to those who have not tried them. This is an exceptional offer so make a mem- I II orandum of your needs, be it cough medicine, face powder, face cream, perfumes, soaris, rubber goods, combs, etc., etc., a full line of everything in stock. Just a $1 purchase entitles you 11 to a cook book, a v;luable asset to the Kitchen, neatly and attractive gotten up. Come and get yours. _ The Ekalaka Drug -. Co. Rexall, Santox and Nyal Quality Store 0 0====ammon ====ammio The Reliable Drug Store S. A, HOLT, Ph. G., Proprietor The Amusement Company 1E11:111 1111:1 ts• AM,
