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THE HARD*N TRIBUNE, HRILALB Friday, January 23, i925. 1 / 4 4. tad' M. D.A. ELECTS' BUSINESS ANDIOCOAL LOPE AT HELENA ON THE OFFICERS FOR '25 EARLY TERNOTOROAL DAYS --THE CAPITAL COTY sELviDGE, BILLING NEVER LACKED METROPOLIFTAN ATMOSPHERE TVILNED TO PREsliti ‘. OF ASSOCIATION Organization Will Boost Marketing of Certified seed Potatoes Front North Montana, in Louisiana. Ar- kansas and Texas. Officers and directors of the Montana Development tv.ecociation were re-elected at the annual meet- ing held recently in Helena, and tans for the new year were adopt- ed. The officers and directors are as follows: President, W A. Selvidge, Bill- ings; vice presidents, John Lovelace, Bozeman: ' Aubrey M. Holter, Hel- ena; W. D. Symes, Lewistown; W. C. Lang,. Havre; treasurer, L. C. Babcock, Billings. Included ve_ar's program of the association will be the coopera- tion with the State college in the fi- nancing of demonstrations in Louis- iana. Arkansas and Texas, of Mon- tana certified seed potatoes. This will be the third year of This under- taking. The market possibility is es- timated at 2,000 carloads annually. Montana potatoes are bringing $225 per hundred pounds in those states, or 50 cents above the market for or- dinary potatoes, it was stated. The Montana potatoes are from dry land farms yielding between 8,000. and 12,000 pounds to the acre. The association will continue its crop diversification and summer till- age campaigns, and will cooperate By Martha Edgerton Plassmann. W HEN in the autumn of 1865, 1 left Montana for Ohio, Helena, was little more than a small mining town. -My father visited it in the summer of that year, and returned with a glowing account of the beauty of its location, never dreaming that there was to be the future capital Of the territory, #tfd later, of the state. ! _ Virginia City was then the ter- ritory's metropolis and the center - prayer? Not he, at least in public. Minister and congregation - pro- claimed their freedom by standing. This was my solt, which may have been incorrect. There was a southern Methodist church; and here again one met the prejudices of a by -gone day. A concert was to be given in the building, accompanied by an or- chestra. When this was known, it caused one dear old lady to pro- test. I as. - pilot, and the other as clerk. The journey was uneventful, ex- cept for the plague of mosquitoes, from which we could not escape, day or night. After sunset the cabin walls were thick with them. Captain LaBarge said they were the worst he ever experienced in his many years of steamboating on the Missouri. St. John the Baptist may have considered locusts and honey a luxury, but I unhesitating- ly testify that mosquitoes and corn T II E MONTANA STATE CAPITOL BUILDING at Helena. This and ma y othey , metropoRian structures grace the she of what not many ars ago, was a typical frontieer placer mining camp at the head of the fem- me- Last Chance gulch. of its social life. There dwelt most of its officials and leading men. Occupying the position it did, how could it entertain the thought of Helena as the rival it was soon to become. The rich placer diggings of Last Chance gulch, first attract- ed miners, who were followed by business men. Its growth was al- most phenomenal. Soon profes- sional Men who lived in Virginia 'City, began to -divide their time be- tween the two cities—as they were termed, although neither was en- titled to the name. Then came the fight 'for rhe cap- ital, which Helena eventually won, and undisputed held, until Ana- conda strove to win it from her. When Helena became the territor- ial capital, there was a great exodus V. E. SELVIDGE of Billings, who • i from irmna City. and the new has been re-eleced President of the c Montana Development Association apital began to assume the ap- pearance of permanency. , with the northwestern railroads in their advertising of Montana. Between 125 and 150 inquiries a month are being received at the as- sociation's office .in Billings from eastern states, it is said. These are being answered and referred for fur• ther attention to the sections of the state best suited for locating the prospective settlers, through cham- bers of commerce, or if there are none, to reliable realty dealers. H OTEL RAINBOW GREAT Daum im-sttYg FALLS Ftreproof MONTANA'S D15TINC77VE HOSTELRY Imagine A Mammoth Electric Sign —covering the entire front of our store. Sup- pose it were practic- able to put up one— which it isn't—what could we put on it most expressive of our Ideals of storekeeping? Service? Satisfaction? Economy? All good, but they lack the old- fashioned, friendly spi. rit of the simple word, \WELCOM E.\ ' When We bid you welcome you may take for gran- - 'fed all the other things that make hospitality appreciated. And there is only one brand of welcome at this store—whether you are looking, buy- ing, exchanging o r merely taking a stroll. A. C. M. HARDWARE . HOUSE Moho at Quarts, limmts. Most. ipwrammationmem...1 In February of 1873, I revisited Montana as the guest of my Hel- ena cousin, Colonel Wilbur F. San- ders. Less thaight years had wrought a wonderful change in that town Already frame houses were common, the log being the ex- ception. Several of its buildings would have been creditable to much older villages—for a village it was. but a village of almost fabulous wealth. Business was done on a large scale, and no coin was given or tak- en under twenty-five cents. Al- though, nnconected with the East by raiI,4tid a long and tedious jour- ney must be undergone to reach the great centers, the men of Hel- ena, and their wives as well, were 'fully abreast of their day. They traveled extensively, and frequent- ly visited Chicago, Washington and New York, and other eastern cities. It became almost proverb- ial that no matter where one went, someone from Montana, notably I from Helena, would be met. This cosmopolitanism was in marked contrast to some sections I of the east and south, where rela- tives living but a few miles apartt !did not see one andther for years, dreadjng to Undertake so long - a journey. I As elsewhere in Montana the !southern element predominated, as was evidenced in many ways, !southern customs supplanting the !northern. I well recall my first !church attendance after reaching ; Helena. I went to the Presbyter- ian service, thinking that my Con- gregational upbringing would fam- iliarize me with it. I soon discov- ered my mistake. A prayer being lanounced, everyone rose, and re- mained standing until the final \Amen\ gave the signal for the !congregation to be seated. A hytti ! was then read. Someone in e ! house started it, and all the people sang it sitting. I was curious to learn why this custom prevailed of Standing . to pray, instead of to sing -4' and could tint resist the temptation to enquire. \Why that is the way they always do in St. Louis . ,\ was the reply. This answer not satisfying me, I went home to solve the riddle by myself; and decided after mature deliberation, it was not only a southern custom, but must have been at one time universal among a4resbvterians.! They were will- 4t1g - to endure the discomfort of singing while seated, in order to demonstrate their opposition to any forms common to the old faith. Did a Prebyterian bend the knee in \I. never heard,\ said she, \of a fiddle being played in a church \ But it was in this -instance and the concert proved to be a success. Even at that early day, the resi- dents of Helena entertained lavish- ly, and the stranger within their gates fared well, as I can testify from personal experience. Although Virginia City was still the capital, several of the territor- ial officials lived at Helena, in 1873. One whom I freqntly met was Chief Justice Decius S. ‘Vade, a nephew of Senator Benjamin F. Wade, was-a--c,cmuection- of - mother. Judge Wade was of me- dium height, and inclined to stout ness. He had pronounced literary tastes, and I judged would have been as successful in -editorial or some other branch of literary work as he was at the bar. He was af- able of manner and a good conver- sationalist. During the sumer a picnic party was planned for several days stay in the Prickly Pear canyon, through which ran the toll road of King and Gillette. Judge Wade and his charming wife were of this party, and some of the others were Colonel and Mrs. Sanders, Captain Ha d and Miss Bromley, Mrs. Miss Vial and myself. We ot camp out but stayed at the se of Mr. James Fergus, which formerly the home of Mal- colm Clark. From this point we explored the canyon, and the weather being fine, enjoyed to the utmost our * Week's outing. Helena, at that time, had no band. It was decided to have a concert to raise money for the pur- chase of instruments, and I was in- vited to give a couple of solos. As I was leaving the stage after sing- ing, a gentlman acquaintance who was somewhat over -stimulated, re- • marked encouragihgly—addressing me by my nickname, which I did not think he knew: \Mattie you done fine.\ I felt that I must have acquited myself creditably, to have received such commendation, al- though the condition of the pic who gave it left me doubtful In August, together with Mrs. Sanders, her mother, Mrs. Fenn, and her three boys, I took the last boat of the season from Fort Ben ton to Bismarck. Its captain we!, Joseph LaBarge, whose brother brought the first boat to Fort Ben ton. With Captain LaBarge were his two sons. One of these acted A Raw, Sore Throat Eases Quickly When You Apply a Little Musterole And Musterole won't blister like the old-fashioned mustard plaster. Just spread it on with your fingers. It penetrates to the sore spot with a gentle tingle, loosens the congestion and draws out the soreness and pain. Musterole is a clean, white ointment made with oil of mustard. It is fine for quick relief from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsillitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleu- risy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds on the chest. Keep it handy for instant use. To Mothers: Musterole is also made in,nvilder form for babies and small children. s. Ask for Children's Musterole. 35c and 65c, jars and tubes; hos- size, $3.00. .as -o! &My than a mustard plaster sirup leave something to be de- sired in the way of a delicacy. Three years later, as a bride, I rt rimed to Helena. During the in- terim the town had grown, but all of the friends I had previously .made, were there. It was almost like going home. My husband, Herbert P. Rolfe, was superin- tendent of the schools of the city, and graduated the first class from its high school. By a strange co- incidence the three graduates had names beginning with \W\. They xr•ere Misses Wheeler, Wilson and • field—.not a large rhs ss,._ but its members atoned for their lack of number by the excelence of their qualifications. During Mr Rolfe's superintend- ency, the Southern sentiment was responsible fnr a racial division of the schools, and a seperate school for colored children was estab- lished, bui it did not long endure. It was wiped out by economic de- terminism. Too much money was required to support it. 1 he tin pail episode occurred while Mr. Rolfe was in charge of To Have a Clear Sweet Skin. Touch pimples, redness, roughness or itching. it any, with Cttieura Oint- ment, then bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and dust on a little Cutle.ura Talcum to leave a fascinating fragrance on skin. Everywhere 25c each.—Adv. the schools. One day in the high school, a tin pail clattered across the room, making a great racket. but when the principal, a young man, looked up from the class lie was conducting, the utmost quiet prevailed throughout the room, and all the pupils were diligently. studying. The principal, having done his best to discover the cul- prit and failed, called upon Mr. Rolfe for aid. The latter lined up the boys, and questioned each one, but with no better success than the principal. The whole afair re- mained a mystery. A few years later, while editing the Butte Miner for a few months, Mr. Rolfe spent an evening with some of his former pupils. \Nfletite boys,\ said he, \school is over, and it. will be perfectly safe for you to tell. Who threw the bucket?\ \Don't you know?\ answered one laughingly, \It was Jim San- ders.\ So far, so good. But not content with this, Mr. Rolfe inter- rogated James, the next time he saw him. \Jim.\ he remarked, \I know you were the culprit in that bucket affair—how, when I trusted you to ur honor. to tell the truth, did volt manage_ to squirm out of it?\ \Well you see it was this way,\ replied James. \Everyone had an- swered until it came to the fellow next to me. When you asked him if he knew who threw the bucket, he said, 'I know but I don't like to tell.' This was my cue, and I act ed upon it My answer was the same as the last given, and equally truthful. I knew, but 1 did not like to tell.\ It was during the three years of our stay in Helena - that the first telephones in Montana were in- stalled, Mr. Rolfe acting as agent. There was a short line connecting the houses of W. G. Bailey, Colonel Sail - tiers and our own. Through the courtesy of the telegraph com- pany a long distance line was tried between Helena and Virginia City. I having been asked to sing over the line, it was thought to be little short of miraculous that Father Kelleher, in Virginia City recog- nized not only the song but the singer. People here then regard- ed the telephone as an amusing toy, but,, impractical. In the autumn of 1879, Mr. Rolfe having been admitted to the Mon- tana Bar, we left Helene regretful- ly, to make our home at Fort Ben- ton., which was then thought to have a promising future, on ac- count of its being at the head of navigation on the Misouri. A. NEW OIL LAMP FREE Burn 94% Air 121. P. Johsaos, tiob W. Lake St., Chi - ago. Ill., the Inventor of a wonderful new ill lamp that burns 54% air sad beats ;as or electricity, is offering to give one 'rep to the first user in each locality who mill help introduce it. Write him for par- ticulars Agents wanted Grip Left You a Bad Back? I S winter time your backache time? Are you lame, stiff and achy; tortured with constant backache and sharp stabs of pain? Look, then, to pour kidneps I Grip, colds and chills weaken the kidneys and prevent them from properly filteAng the blood. Then follows nerve-racking back- ache, sudden stabs of pain, headaches, dizziness and annoying kidney irregularities. You feel weak, tired— all worn out. Don't wait! Delay may prove serious. Use Doan's Ails. Doan's have helped thousands. They should help you. Ask pour neighbor! Here Is Montana Proof; C. W. EiderkIn; contractor and bulkier. 62.5 South Idaho St., Butte, Mont.. says: \I wall troubled with my kidneys. My back was tattle and weak and there was a soreness over my kidneys that made it difficult to stoop. My kidneys acted too freely. i had to get up several times during the night to pass the kidney secretions. Doan's Pills cured me entirely. - Doan's Pills Stimulant Diuretic to the Kidneys &slam 60c a bow. Fosset-llilburn Co, Mk amid% Buffalo. It Y. 4 Establiehed 1852 Great Reduction on All 1924 Models '9 Helena, Great Falls, Billings Studebaker Distributors, Montana—Nor. Wyoming' We have a few Light Six Touring Cars, Sedans and one Coupe Roadster. Several Special Six -Touring Cars and five Passen- - ger Coupes; one Sedan. - One Big Six 7 -Passenger Touring and one Big Six 4 -Passenger Speedster, These Cars can be purchased on our monthly pay- ment plan and have the same guarantee as is given on all 1925 models. For full information and prices address all, corre- spondence to Helena, Montana. T. C. Power Motor Car Co 4 111- 1 2111111 ‘ 11.11111111111111111111111111112ENOMINI1111111111111111111/\''' A
