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V THE ill RDIN TRIBUNE. VOL. II. NO. 17. HARDIN, YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1909. $2.00 PER YEAR. • 00 0041 00 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO • 0000 REEDER'S DRUG Shaving Sets New Stationary. Purses from be up to $2. Candy ice cream cones 5 for Sc. Mirrors, single, double and triple. Horehound candy a large sack for Sc. New Combs, Brushes, Whisk Brooms. Honer Harmonicas from 25c up to $1:25. Sterling Silver Souvenir spoons of Hardin. • • • • OOOOO • • • STORE Perscriptions Carefully Compounded 000 041 XSZ OOOOOO • • 00 •••• The cash value of a banh account is represented by the number of dollars you have deposit Its actual value is much greater, for it gives you an insight into business practices; a record of your transactions; an opportunity to accumulate some money; and your acquaintance at the bank may at some time be a great value to you in permitting you to get the bank as a refer- ence and in case you want to obtain a loan. A deposit of $1 or more will start your account Capital $25,000 G. F. BURLA, President E. A. HOWELL, Cashier The First National Bank of Hardin BIG HORN VALLEY ATTRACTS ATTENTION Men Impressed With What They Saw From The Train RETURN TO HARDIN Willy, J. Abbot, the Noted Jour- nalist, 0. L. Dickeson and II. H. Swearingen of the Bur- lington Road Visited Here Sunday It is becoming more and more evident that all over the United States people are awakening to the great possibilities of the west. Each day arrives some whose curiosity has been aroused by what they have heard or read and who generally in a more or less sceptical spirit have deter- mined to go and see for them- selves. One of the latest of these is Mr. Willis J. Abbot, aethor, traveler, political econotntst and manager for William Jennings Bryan in his last campaign. Several days ago Mr. Abbot passed through here enroute for Billings =the was so much im- pressed by What tie saw from the train that he decided to return and investigate the Big Horn valley, and in company with C. L. Dickeson. special inspector of transportation of the Burling- ton of Chicago, and IL H. Swear- ..higen, the general agent of the 13urlington of Billings, arrived here on Burlington car 72 Sunday afternoon. Mr. Abbot has lately returned from Europe, where he went chiefly to study agricul- tural methods in vogue, being,as he says, interested to learn how the land there is made to support its dense population. He says he has come to the conclusion that it is done by the most in- tensified farming, —by constant care and vigilance, and by atten- tion to the smallest detail by which the productiveness of the land might be increased. Natur- ally after returning to America he wished to compare what he saw in Europe with the conditions here and is now touring through the west for that purpose. While here the party took a drive down the valley and on their return in an interview with a representa- tive of the Tribune, Mr. Abbot made the following statement: \I made something ofNa study in Europe of the methods of farming by irrigation and the systems of dry farming and I have been anxious to see what was being done in this country. I learned Tn this section of the 1 - COAL IS NOW BEING MINED country more was being done in the way of developing lands that had heretofore been regarded as arid, than anywhere else in the United States. I have made, a short trip through this territory and expect to continue it for some time to come. It is amaz- ing to any man who has studied this question to see the way in which this territory has been developed. When you take a picture of Hardin today and con; trast it with pictures of some of the eastern towns that have near- ly fifty years back of them, you can see what the development of the western country means. \I consider that the Big Horn 1 valley offers splendid prospects to the settler. The land is of the best, and its productiveness may be easily gauged by what has been done this year by some of the settlers, though, as the land becomes more worked, and the farmers more skillful in the art of irrigation, their crops will become greater and more valu- able. Then, too, you do not have to fear any shortage of water. The Big Horn river contains practically an unlimited supply, far different from other parts, where it has to be guarded and husbanded as a thing most valu- able, as indeed it is, for it is the life blood of the community. ' \In a few years, with your irrigated land, your dry farming and your stock interests, you should have a large and prosper- ous community arouad Hardin, for the man who is industrious and not afraid of work cannot fail to make good. \As for the town of Hardin, with the land around all settled you can't fail to have a good town, but don't forget to do a little boosting to help things ;along. Your commercial club is a move in the right direction,but but don't let it die of inanition, as some of them do. I have noticed that every town with a good live commercial club is a good live town. Scrap as much as you like amongst yourselves but turn a united front to the outside world and boost for Har- din wherever you go.\ Mr. Dickeson,when asked as to his opinion of the country, en- dorsed all that had been said by Mr. Abbot. He added: \The town of Hardin has great prospects. We of the Burlington railroad confidently expect it to become the largest town between Alliance, Nebraska, and Billings. It has the country around it to support it. The association be- tween the officials of the Lincoln A Strong Vein of First Class Coal Has Been Discovered on Sorrel Horse Creek is Being Worked Daily Mr. Hinman, who lives about five miles from Foster on Sorrel Horse Creek at the foot of the i Pine Ridge Mountains, some few months ago discovered wha' then appeared to be a light veil, of coal. After opening the vein and as he worked it from time to ; time he noticed that the vein , rapidly increased in thickness till at this writing it is found to be from 5 to 7 feet deep and Ur boundless in width. Mr. Hinman reported his find to some authorities on coal who came and investigated and re- port it to be first class quality of soft coal. A number of farm- ers have purchased coal from the mines and state that it makes a good fire, leaving very few clin- kers. Theithreshing engines in the valley are using it altogether with gratifying results. The vein is very easily worked. Two men with pick and shovel can secure a load in a very short time. This discovery promises to mean much to the people in the valley and the surrounding coun- try. A mine of first class quali- ty and unlimited quantity of coal is a valuable asset to any corn- \munity. Land Company and the Burling- ton Railroad is an assurance that the railroad will do all it can for its prosperity and the natural advantages of the Big Horn Val- ley make it a desirable place to bring settlers. It is the policy of the Burlington only to attract settlers to the parts where they can do well and where they will be contented. We are after freight and can only get it if the people stay and produce crops and we don't know of and place where they have better prospects of doing so than around Hardin.\ Mr. Dickeson, Mr. Abbot and Mr. Swearingen left Hardin Mon- day on their car for a further in - investigation of this territory. They are going through the Big Horn basin and the result of their observations will be pub- lished in many eastern news- papers. (No.\9215) REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK At Hardin, in the State of Montana, at the close of business. Sept 1 • , 9 PU : Resources Loans and diacounts OO .. OO $77,480.13 Overdrafts. secured and unsecured. 7110.69 U.S. bonds to secure circulation 11.000(0 Premium on U. S. bonds...... O . O . OOOO 400.00 Banking house, furniture and fiat:tires 7,081.49 Due from National banks (not reserve agents) OOOOO ...817,810.59 Due from approved reserve agents.... OOOO . O .- .. 8,258,14 Checks and other cash Items. 388.38 Note,' of other National banks 220.00 Fractional paper cfirrency. II ck les, and cents. 32.80 Lawful money reserve in bank. via; Specie ...... 4,233.:15 Legal -tender notes._ ...... 920.00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per omit. of circulation) 750.00 1132.121.08 - Total ..... ..... ...... . 41T2,8Z5.31 Liabilities Capital stock paid in $25.000.00 Surplus Fund 500.00 Undivided profits, less expenses end taxes paid ........... .......... ....... 121.00 National bank notes outstanding • 11.000.00 Individual deposits atibjeet to check 74,189.30 Time certifiesttes of deposit 12.532.17 Certified Checks 237.00 Cashier's checks outstanding _8.7 . 7•31 nige.r2 Notes and bills rediscounted None Bill , payable. including cer- tificates of deposit for bor- rowed money .......... Liabilities other than those stated ..... . ........ None None - ‘TE OF MONTANA, •44nty of Yellowstone, K A Howell. Cashier of the above -named 4, -4•41smnly swear that the above state- ., • • • •,,, r,c the best of my knowledgo and tw•, •••••• X A HOWELL, Cashier. Sub%cribrad and sworn to before me this Ilth day of Sept., 1908. A. L KITCHELL, Correct --A t test Notary Public. (I. F. Bl'RLA CARL R %NEIN. S B. HOWELL, • Directors. The Place PEDENS To trade Dry Goods We have a lot of new things in outing flannels. Our Winter Under Ware is here in all sizes. See our Misses and Children Coats. We also take orders for Tailored Suits and Skirts. Guar- antee quality, style and fit. Ask to see Samples. Clothing Think it over. Its a fact that you will need a new suit, if not yet, then soon. We are ready to take your measure. Come in now and let us show you the new fall fabrics. Scotch mix- tures are the newest things. We also show a big line of staples blacks in blocks and blues. Ladies see our Millinery. We have a nice line of the latest patterns in trimmed hats. We can 'save you money. Boost a Bit Here you discontented knocker Growlin' 'bout the country's ill; Chloroform yer dismal talker: Take a cours of hustle pills And stop yer durn Ki-a-ter howlin' Chow some sand and get some grit Don't sit in the dumps a-growlin' Jump the roost, And boost A bit. Fall in while the bands' a playin' Ketch the step an march a long Stead 0 pessimistic brayin Jin the hallelujah song Drop yer hammer—do some rotin' Grab a horn, you cuss, and spit Every echo with yer tootin— Jump the roost And boost A bit. Shoes Our line is complete. Can please the most fastedious men woman and children. Oroceries The best the Market affords. Always fresh and new. Your Patronage Soliciied ellal i it a' 11 IS a ' 1 IL f ' Sir l ii (-Nt a f li V i V iro V alre t iViiiii v il :;: .1 \ 3 ire i N 'i Ili iii irli 0 Bateman & Lawlor o' • Residence 21 Ptione ()ince 7 : i .......imusinundommaiimismit 0 . • Real Estate and Locators Write us for Information rtni , ',gaiLlopron: 5nti it • CROP YIELD HEAVY The Present Season Has Been Very Satisfactory, Rains Have Been Plentiful The crops now being harvest- ed in Montana are the best that have been grown in years. Ran- chers from all sections who visit Hardin state that their crops are splendid. Wheat, oats, rye and vegetables of all kinds are better than they have been in many years. Although the acreage in this section of Montana is com- paratively small, still there is sufficient land cropped and under various conditions, to show what the land can do. The yield is large and surprising , to those that come from Minnesota and the Dakotas, where 18 to 20 bushels per acre is regarded as a good average crop. The oats in the valley are yielding from 40 to 60 bushels to the acre, the best yield being found on the oldest ground. The wheat yield under the ditch and on dry farming is about the same going from 22 to 38 bushels per acre. The fact that surprises many of the old timers is that those who have sown grain and vege- tables on the bench lands with- out any means of irrigation are now reaping a rich harvest. Dry land farming has proved to be a success, and is no longer an experiment. This fact alone will be a great advantage to Mon- tana. Throughout the season now closing rains have been plentiful • • • • THE MITCHELL REAL ESTATE AGENCY Real Estate, Farm Loans City Property, Insurance • Reeder Building Notary Phh. • C. • e \S/**V\Nie\'NeN/\P * V . \'N/\Ni* * *\ - \\ • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0:0'0 • • • • eiiSIDADA and have come at intervals so as to keep moisture in the ground, and produce a steady growth. Many say that the moisture that is received from now on will be for the benefit of next year's crop, and will make the grass better for grazing purposes than ever before. Vote Favorably on the School Question At the school meeting in Dis- trict No. 16 last Saturday even- ing there were 37 votes cast on the question of building two new school houses, 29 in favor and 8 opposed. Notwithstanding the inciemnancy of the weather and the busy time of year the meet- ing was well attended, there being present a number of ladies and a large vote was cast. The sites for the buildings have not been selected but will be immediately and the construction of the build- ings will begin at once. The buildings will undoubtedly be ready for service before the first cii the year. Church Notice. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Gospel preaching at 11 a. m. Subject, \How ..an May be Un- ited With God\— Isiah 1, 16-17. Misses Rathbone and Tronson will sing a duet. Christian Endeavor meets every' hundrod yard diuthProw horses, Tuesday evening at 7:30 and Ladies' Aid every other Thurs- ()o., half milts (both, Crow horses, $151, * • day at 2:30 p. m. Everybody' invited. Services at Dunmore and Foster alternately every other Sunday at X p. Ri. Continned on Page 4) CROW AGENCY ANNUAL FAIR Opens Monday September 20th, and Will Continue Till the 25th On Monday morning of next week the fifth industrial fair at the Crow Indian Agency will open. The fair is given exclu- sively by the Indians. It was organized for the purpose of creating a friendly competition between the Indians in the rais- ing of farm produce, stock, poul- try, etc. Nothing but stock own- ed by Indians will be permitted to enter the races. No gambling will be allowed and no liquor will be tolerated. The manage- ment of the fair will do all in their power to make things pleas- ant for those who attend and an invitation is extended to every- body. Following is the program: Monday. Sept. 20. Arranging exhibits in Agricultural Hall. Sham Battle. By from Dif- ferent Districts 1 , :wr Dance around ('.111illfire. Tn..-4 lay, Sept 21. iRENotiN Grand Indip•itrial pa TIM 1 FTF.RN(X)N ()no mile (lash. Crow Is irses, $10, (n' ilappocise pCmy race. 13, 1,1..
