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7 • \ • 4 4 cri C 4 * 9 3 t -4 9 3 VOPME IX. EKALAKA, (CARTER COUNTY) MONTANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1917. NUMBER IS Local Happening Of The Week A nice line of Millinery at Holt's. John Burns of Elgin was a visitor in town Saturday. Bert Osgood came in from the Chalk Buttes yesterday. Mrs. E. Ackley was in town Saturday from Box Elder. Wm. Gerner of Chausse was in town Saturday with the crowd. J. D. Williams of Sykes.was in town Saturday attending the sale. John Cozad went to Baker on Wednesday and returned yester- day. George Farwell was in town yesterday from his ranch on Box Elder. Editor Johnson of the Press spent the fore part of the week in Baker. Miss Mable Ellis of Elgin is here visiting her sister, Mrs. O. G. Hedges. James Mulkey and daughter were in town Saturday from Spring creek. A few of the boys around town gave a dance at the Play House Friday evening. • John Lenihan and Kirby Sum- mers of Box Eldey were visiting in town yesterday. L. K. Nortfirup of near Will- ard was a visitor in town Satur- day attending the sale. A few registered Hereford b ls, coming two year olds. — 1 McLean, Ekalaka. Bobbie _Yates and wife went to their homestead south of the Chalk Buttes Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moolick were visiting in town Saturday having come in from the ranch. Dr. Albert Sheri!! .was over from Camp Crook Saturday and Sunday on professional business Bob VanHook was among the C;halk Buttes people who tran- sacted business in to‘vn Satur- day. Miss Catherine Taylor wer out Monday to the Chalk Buttes where she has opened up a term of school. Grover C. Funkenbusch, bro- ther of Prof. Funkenbusch of the Ekalaka schools returned on Monday to Calgary, Canada af- ter a few days visit here. Mrs. Alice Hedges made proof on her homestead yesterday be- fore U. S. Commissioner Ems- wiler. Mr, and Mrs. Art Bolton came back Friday from Iowa where they had been spending part of the winter. A baby girl came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Perso of Beaver Flats on the 12th of this month. \—!z-oj?;zzzl!\:!Y is what one fellow said this week when talk- ing about mail service, and what he said was the truth. Robt. Yokley was in town on Saturday, aiming in from the ranch where he has been look- ing after his livestock. The homeseekers are flocking in, some fifteen being in Ekalaka Tuesday night. Most all of them are headed for the country south of the Chalk Buttes. Ben Davis has purchased the business property east of this office from C. K. Putnam and ex- pects to enter into business again in Fralaka in the near future. J. W.: Grant and H. B. Albert went out to the Ed. Rockhold place south of town Monday where they conducted the auction sale of the estate of J. R. Leaton. Prof. Remi Deranleau, piano tuner, will be in Ekalaka and this section about April 25th. Anyone wishing him to call are requested to leave w.ord at this office. I have for sale at my place five miles northwest of Sykes, some young bred sows, some will have pigs in May, some in June, and some in July. Joseph Kurpis, Ekalaka. 3t Carpentars are building a large repair shop on the end of the Ek- alaka Garage and as soon as it is completed Mr. Voss will vacate the building now used for that purpose adjoining Dr. fledges office, There are a lot of things that we would like to have, but just now we would be satisfied in we had a few street lights, Let's do something in this matter, es- pecially when the gasoline is fur- nished the town free of charge. We are having lots of visitors in town these days and we can't afford such a poor showing. Your Own Flesh and Blood That little rosebud fragment of humanity who nestles in the cradle of your arms and coos — What are you doing to protect and nourish him and keep him comfortable ? We keep a complete line of everything for your baby— remedies for intemal disorders, gentle and soothing salves and ointments for rashes and chapped spots, dainty toilet waters, cooling talcum, baby foods, nursing bottles, nipples, fine combs, soft brushes. Reliable Drug Store Don't Read This: - If you don't believe advertising pays, but- just the same you are doing that very thing. Advertisers, to obtain results, use our medium because we prove to them The Eagle reaches the homes of their customers. New subscribers are being put on our list every day, but \ we want many more. Let your flame be on that list today. Colin Munro was in town to- day from Chausse. Win Rogers, H. B. Albert and Frank Evans went to Baker this morning. Lorin Gilman made it in fro:n his ranch ndar Chausse last week after s pplies. Fred Yates is driving the mail line to ;amp Crook these days in the li'l ol' Ford, C. F. Hirtzing of Chausse has purchased a Nichols - Sheppard tractor through Fred Dworshak. I have leased the Ekalaka Ho- tel and have the same now open for business. Your patronage is solicited. —Mrs. E. Primmer. Mrs. P. O. Sjoblom returned yesterday from Baker and she is feeling greatly improved. Her daughter Miss Constance also re- turned from Baker. Notice—I will be in Ekalaka with a nice line of spring hats as soon as the roads will permit. Watch for date. —Mrs. Riggs, Milliner, Baker, Montana, Over 300,000 pounds of freight for Ekalaka merchants is stored in Baker awaiting freighters. $1.00 per hundred is being paid but at that freighters cannot be found, If their are any ship building carpenters in this section, the govern:nent v:ants to hear from you. Business along this line i; booming and all the men possi- ble are now needed. Notify the postmaster. The reports from Belle Four che state that grading on the Belle Fourche -Northwestern line will be commenced about May 10 and that unless something ur- forseen happens the road will be put in operation as far as the Little Missouri river this year. Homeseekers are filing on land a!ong the proposed route at such a rate that it will all be taken in a few weeks. Found—This side of Hidden water on the Baker road, a box containing some horse collars and harness. Owner may have same by paying for this notice or call- ing for property. —Fred Oberlin, 8 mi. sw of Ekalaka. S. B. Gregg, Room No. 10 First National Bank Building, Miles City, Montana has just received a car load of Velies. Send for full information. Reliable rep- ::esentative wanted at once for this territory. Dr. J. P. Hedges is signing up. a list of those men who offer their services to the government with a troop of rough riders. In other towns of the state, similiar organizations are being formed. Although no call has been made for volunteer tough riders, the plan is to get a bunch of fellows signed up so tha. in event of a call a troop coul , be formed at once. If you are interested, go and talk it over with Dr. Hed- ges. It is reported that certain auto drivers at Baker in ord r to pick up a load of passengers to the south country, are spreading the reports to the newcomers that nomestead land is very plentiful to the south of Ekalaka. A good many homesteaders have been disappointed the past week in not finding conditions as rosy as pictured to them. Spreading un- , true stories about the country, just in order to get a hand in the newcomers pocket book should be stopped, even if it takes court action to do it. FREE SHOW At The Play House Svt. Night, April 21st . An excellent 5 reel program including the first installment of \LIBERTY\ The most thrilling serial ever produced A 11 Absolutely Free Go To The Navy Dan Hedges, Curtis Burger, Frank Martin and Perley Wheel- er went to Baker on Tuesday to enlist in the navy. Curtis and Dan passed the examinations successfully and left yesterday for Billings. Frank Martin also got passed with the examination but did not sign up. lie will leave in a few days to see his parents at Walla Walla, Wash. after which he will enlist at one of the stations in that state or go direct to San Francisco. The other young man, Perley Wheel- er was not accepted on account of his feet, which were frozen the past winter. This fault i can however be remedied withjn a short time and he expects to go to Miles City next week to sign up. Several other young boys from this section expect to try for enlistment in the navy with- in a short time. Ekalaka is proud of the many boys who are offering their ser- vices t9 Uncle Sam, both in the army and the navy, and their willingness to join speaks weli for the patriotic spirit of this community. Co. I Leaves Baker Co. I. with headquarters at Baker, comprising just as husky and manly a bunch of young fel- lows as ever shouldered a rifle, left Baker the fore part of the week on orders from the war de- partment. We understand their destination when leaving Baker %vas San Francisco. In the com- pany 1,vere 122 men, a good many who were from this section of the country. It has been said that the company from this coun- ty is the largest in state and we are sure that the bovs will eive a good accout of themselves in any task they are ordered to tackle. A big public patriotic demonstration was given the boys at the county seat and the best wishes of every American citizen go with them. Bread Contest • On April 30 Miss Mina Ogilvie Assistant State Club Leader will be in Baker to conduct a county bread contest. The meeting will be held at the Baker school house. This contest determines who shall be eligible to attend to the State Fair at Helena next fall,. all ex- penses to be paid by the state. Girls be i tween ten and eighteen may enter the contest. A large number of contestants are expec- ted. New Serial Starts The new serial story, 'Marti' starts in this issue. The first episode in pictures will be shown at the Play House tomorrovrev•- ning and in order that everyone may witness it, the show will be entirely free. The first instell- ment of the story is six colums but after this week it win be but three and each issue will cos. tiiin that part of the story as will be shown on the screen the next evening. We have printed an extra number of copies of the paper this week in order that you may get a sample copy. Be sure to read this new serial. Another Sale Date 1 The combination sale held last Friday and Saturddy bzought a large crowd to town and the sale was a success from every stand- point. Not much live stock wais sold the first day but on Saturday the auctioneer did a rushing business, both cattle and horses bringing a good price. Mr. Jess Grant, the manager of the BMW company, informs us that com- mencing with next Saturday, April 28th, they will hold a com- bination sale every two weeks. At the next sale they will sell a few head of good bulls, about 25 head of good work horses, 40 head of 2-yr-old heifers besides the many other articles that are always brought to these sales. These auction sales bring the buyer and seller together and is the one place Where you are sure of selling your stuff. Strayed or Stolen One Airedale terrier, (female) color, black body and tan head and legs. 8 mo. old. Stub tail. Cash will be paid for informs- tion. —S. J. Emswiler. Catholic Service Father Mosscop will be here on April, .28th to hold cathalic services at 10:80 a. m. Mrs. P. O. Sjoblom who is at present visiting her daughter in Baker is reported as improving. Up until this morning nothing had been heard from Helena re- garding Carter County. Judge Brandley, chief justice of the supreme court,'just returned to the capitol Saturday from a trip to the coast, having been on the sick list. We Just Forgot To mention that our foun- tain is in operation and we are serving delicicius ice cream and soft drinks that satisfy. Call in and let us serve ycr. • • 1 1 Ekalaka Drug Co. I 4111111111111111111 • 411111111 • 11111111111111M N. • S. A. HOLT, Ph. G., Proprietor Doors Open 7:45 Show at 8:15
