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and Beaver Valley Press OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF CARTER COUNTY. AMIIIIMINESUSC MIME IIY-Y. MALAYA, Carter County, MONTANA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1522. NUMBER tid-i$

JOSEPH E. HOFFMAN. COMMUNITY FAIR AT BELL- FOREST RANGER RETURNS. GREAT MONTANA CROPS. I)r. Craig Replies To TOWER. Ridgway Postmistress Another old settler and pioneer has Jack Thompson, forest ranger, re- From every indication Montana is passed to the Great Beyond. Joseph turned yesterday from Avery, Idaho, facing a period of prosperity due to John E. Hoffman was born at Leaven- Bills were circulated this week an- where he was called several wheks the fact that the state has corn- Oliver's Letter worth, Kansas, January 20, 1864, and pouncing a community fair at the since to take charge of a crew to fight moused garnering one of the largest Suspended This Week died at Murdo, S. D., August 12, Belltower schoolhouse on Saturday, forest fires which have been burning crops in history. 111••=11•1•1•1m....• 1922, aged 68 years, six months and September 9th. A very interesting there for a month or more. Mr. From every section of the state 22 days. land entertaining progarm is being Thompss n at first had charge of *no comes the word that the grain pros- In keeping with He left his home arranged and a special effort is be- crew this newspaper's in Kansas at the end later w* given total charge pects are surpassing any conception Postoffice Inspectors Jefferson and policy of "fair play age of 14 and ing put forth to arrange a large ex- of the to every candi- devoted his entire life fire-fighting crews. When he given a few weeks ego newt proof has Cooney arrived here the fore part of date," we are herewith thereafter to hibit of grains, vegetables, farm and left publishing the the stock business and the fire was under control with now been established that the entire the week and made an official inspec- answer of Dr. J. W. development garden products, etc. picnic din- ino Craig of Pinkie the of the West. He A danger of further spreading. It state was underestimated as to the tion of the postoffice at Ridgway, to the challenge for ner will be one of features and began debate issued in landed at Cheyenne, Wyo., where he the in timberlands owned by pri- final outcome of the grain yield. Montana, about thirty-five miles south these colurans last a big dance at night will "top off" 4ate1 week by John went to work for cow outfits that concerns and was handled by the The cry for help is becoming stron- of Ekalaka. As a result of their visit,. Oliver of Ekalaka. the day. Both of these at that time were trailing cattle government when the national forests ger each day and many men are being the postmistress, Salome Ridgway, gentlemen are This republican candidates from Washington and Oregon to be marks the establishment of were threatened. placed in jobs, contracted for through- was relieved of her duties and the for the office of the first state senator of Car- turned upon the vast Wyoming community fair in Carter out the harvest and threshing season postoffice moved to the W. M. Meade ter county. Dr. Craig's letter fol- ,ranges. Thus Mr. Hoffman received county, an enterprise that deserves PRIZE FOR BREAD. at good wages. place about 8 miles west of the pres- lows: the beginning of the education which the support of each and every resi- Northern Montana, where the crop ent location. A August 24th, 1922. fitted him for the occupation which dent in that pahicular community. :-ack of Ekalaka Maid will be was thought to be poor is now found The inspectors returned Wednes- Mr. John Oliver, given Ekalaka, Mont., .he chose for his life work, and in It is hoped that next year other com- as a prize for the best loaf of to be turning out much better than day evening and started back to Hel- Dear Sir: bread which by industry and careful atten- munities will hold such events, as exhibited at the fair, made Was expected a short time ago. ena where it is said that the affairs Your letter of Aug. 14th reached tion to business he achieved a decid- they bring about a better understand- from Ekalaka flour. of this office will be brought before me yesterday and in reply to your ed and well merited success. ing of lured problems, a defer bond F. E. CHEEVER. CARD OF THANKS. the federal court. A number of ir- • invitation to debate with you at'Sykes On Feb. 20, 1888, at Harrison, of friendship among the neighbors regulaiities have been noted in this Aug. 26th, On will say that the way Neb., Mr. Hoffman was united in and create an added interest in com- Friday, Sept. 1, W. P. Fiske To our kind friends and neighbors, office and the inspectors have been things look here at present I will be marriage with Miss Sadie Level!, of munity upbuilding. will again assume the management we the undersigned wish to hereby working on this case for some time finable to meet you on the above date Moran, Wyoming, who has proven a There is no cloubt but that a large of: the Play House, taking it over un- express our sincerest thanks and ap- past. We were informed that many as I have some cases der a new 4 here which I true helpmate through all the years, gathering will congregate at Bell- lease. preciation for the, sympathy and ex- of the irregular proceedings have cannot leave for any length of time. whether of sunshine or storm. To this tower on the 9th. All prize winning J. E. Rockwood of Kalispell, state tensive flower offerings in this our been admitted and that no further However, if it was Grand possible for me union three children were born, exhibts at ths fair are to be exhibited Master of the I. 0. 0. F., was hour of bereavement. proceedings will be taken until the to get away I should here hesitate to meet Estelle, now Mrs. Paul Meyer of at the county fair in Ekalaka on k,st Saturday evening and in- Signed: Mils. J. E. HOFFMAN matter has been investigated further you in debate because spected I have been Wood, S. D.; Anna, who preceded her Sept. 13 and 14. the local lodge. AND FASILY. at Helena. pretty well over the county lately and father in death, and Carrel Joe, who I did not hear anyone asking for such remains with his mother to comfort WARNING TO SPEEDERS. 111,4.MIN a debate, therefore I take it that this her in her hour of grief. debate _te asked for by you personally In 1001 Mr. Hoffman and family A lot of these folks who and not by the voters of the county. drive their List of Primary Election Candidates came to this locality which was then cars up and down the But as a candidate you are certainly public streets a part of Custer county. They came of Ekaiaka as if they were trying to • privileged to. place your platform be- FOR SHERIFF: here from Glendo, Wyoming, bring- beat the world's speed record Republican Party fore the people and to criticize mine are go- ing with them one of the best herds ing to wake up some of these bright JAMES ARCHIBALD. but I einnot see how a debate is go- I stand for fair and impartial of breeding cattle that country pos- mornings sitting in front of the FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR: enforeenient ing to clear matters up any as I be- of all the law. sessed. They located on Box Elder judge's bench to hear some J. W. ANDERSON. lie*, the voters will decide this mat- sweet GEO. BOGGS. creek, southaast of Ekalaka, where music along this line: "Twenty dol- "Humanity first." ter for us Aug. *tit. CHARLES N. PRAY. CHARLEY HARRINGTON. they hare Owe made their home and lars and costs." It's a A.ilor ray ptatioree it was no over- miracle that "Pledged to faithful public service. Rep- For Law and Order in every respect. friends. And Mr. Hoffman's friend- some of the children of Ekalaka resented JOSEPH idight on asp part that Itibd not state have Montana in three Congresses." A. McKEE. ship was valued by men who appreci- not been killed by these reckless WELLINGTON D. RANKIN. If elected will make Carter County a fit what sissoulltwrs. I issosssd to elim- CARL W. place to ate friendship. pne of his old neigh- drivers, and the town officers are RIDDICK. live in. inate $;4j *said ilibm a "Stand by President Harding and his Peace I.. PEABODY. num- bors said to tilniferiter of this going to see if they can't put a ber of cash to print the same on, sketch: stop and Prosperity Program." An honest effort to enforce all laws without "I haste •known Joe Hoffman ever to these speeders. Fifteen miles an DR. J. C. F. SIEGFRW.DT. heWeverI ilde:rt, wrore mentioned tits additional cost to taxpayers. • • •• •1411 " -.1eriase-hiseses• be. the vemstry..- He was hour is the-speed limit on env public I stand for Light Wise and seer. abolishment' trite - Highway .tFOR as fine a neighbor streets and COUNTY Alitalia:" - Commission. as a man would those going faster are FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, want to live by. I going to get jerked up Nati -L MALMQUIST. • Taking up your platform I wish to wouldn't ask for p. d. q. J. M. BURLINGAME. a better." If possible, I shall do all the welt-yam* call your attention to the fact that Nothing can be added to OSCAR J. COLLINS. deputies. you do not say in No. this. It is a good enough epitaph FIREMEN'S DANCE A POPPER: LaFollette Republican Farmer-Labor Can- A. L. NGBURN. 1 just what didate. needless expenditures for any man. and wastes you JOHN J. FLEMING. FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY: propose The funeral services were held at to eliminate but perhaps this A big crowd attended the firemen's "Farmer and Stookman." RAYMOND the Union church in P. FLINT. SHELDEN. was Merely an oversight on your part. Ekalaka on dance at the school house auditotium R. I stand for strict economy and "I 'appeal to all believers in a strict en- Referring to No 2 you speak of Thursday, August 17, conducted by last Friday evening. A large bunch Greater forcement of all laws. Father Montana." forming a Tax Commission. I wish T. 0. Rocque, of Plevna. The came over from Baker and the outly- FRED C. GABRIEL. LEON L WHEELER. to call your attention to pallbearers were Wm. Freese, W. H. ing rural communities "My vote on each question shall Sec. 15, Ar- were well rep- reflect the SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS: • ticle Peck, Geo. Boggs, M. A. will of Montana's people." 12 of the constitution which McLean, resented. A big time was had and HENRY G. ALBERT states Joe Cornish, Lou Arpan. GEORGE II. KIRK. • very plainly that the State Interment the affair did not break up until Reduce Taxation by reducing EVA X. BUTCHER. in the I. 0. 0. expenditures, Board of Equalization has full power F. cemetery. 4:20 n. m. About 152 tickets were assist Aviculture our first line of defense. Better educational opportunities for. the as to adjusting taxation over the sold. SCOTT LEAVITT. boys and girls. State. Now you must be PEPPER BUYS HOTEL. "For the greatest good to the greatest aware that number. this cannot be changed without a vote FIRST HOME GROWN MELONS'. JEROME G. LOCKE. of the people and the amendment Jim Pepper, who operates the mail Stands for tax equalization kn Montana aid Democratic Party route between was voted down last election by over Ekalaka and Baker, The first load of Carter county a progressive program in Congress. 13,000 majority. has purchased the Commercial hotel HARRISON F. McCONNELL. Therefore any Tax iwatermelons and muskmelons for "Government guarantee FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR: in Baker of E. of bank depoeita" Commission formed now would mere- A. Monroe, who has 1922 were unloaded yesterday at the "Light wines and beer under government JAMES F. O'CONNOR. conducted ly be advisory to the Board of Equal- it for several years. The W. II. Peck store, and are about as control." TOM STOUT. ization, have no powers and would be price paid was ;13,500. The new own- fine a HUGH R. WELLS. lot of melons of the home CHIEF JU9T10E OF THE SUPREME as much benefit as the fifth wheel er will remodel the building, making COURT For modification of Volsteatlisin permitting grown variety ever seen here. They , I.EW CALLAWAY. would be to a wagon. it thoroughly modern, and will cater L. sale of beer and wine. were brought in by A. W. Cunning- ! Substantial and impartial justice with Your preposterous statement to the traveling as well as the ocal BURTON K. WHEELER. that ham and son of Spring creek, west speed, regardless of techniealities. For Progress and Prosperity. 95 per cent of my votes last session trade. Mr. Pepper will run the hotel of the Chalk Buttes. GEORGE W. FARR. were cast against the interests of himself. "Justice to all, simplification of procedure FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, the and elimination of delays." common people requires no answer as PRESTON B. MOSS. FIRE AT HALL RESIDENCE. FRANK N. LATER. • agriculture, every person knowns that over MOTHERS' CLUB MEETING. "Put livestock and labor on a 90 "Bring the Supreme Court work up to date permanent and profitable hasis." per cent of the bills and keep it there." . voted upon did A fire alarm called the boys out _ _ not in any manner have The most enjoyable meeting in CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT anything to the on Saturday afternoon to the resi- ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME do with the larger interests. history of the Mothers' Club was held COURT: JOSEPH P. DONNELLY. dence of Newman Hall. From ap- Promote Justice, serve the I am very respectfully yours, Wednesday afternoon, August 16, at MILES J. CAVANAUGH. interests of ad- pearances the fire had a good start, vancing society, obey the public will. the hospitable home of Mrs. "The letter of the law ktileth, but the spirit JAMES W CRAIG. Edgar but the chemical engine got into ac- I JOSEPH R. JACKSON. Wear in the form of a • maketh alive." picnic. The tion in about five minutes after the' ALBERT P. STARK. JOHN W. STANTON. cool, spacious rooms and VISITOR FROM OKLAHOMA. beautiful bell rang and in a short time had "Substantial justice, speedily administered, surroundings were AO enticing every without fear or favor." ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME the fire extinguished. Mrs. Hall had COURT: member was loath to leave and en- JESS H. STEVENS. T. A. Burch of Ada, Oklahoma, is been biking and the fire caught in , ps-otected; MATTHEWS. joyed every minute spent there. "Soldiers' Interests Poll tax was, JOHN A. Visiting his sons Carl, Robert and the attic from a defective wlue. No and propel ty classification law is, uncon- "Justice delayed is justice denied; full ?serv- The next, meeting of the club to Neal of Ridgway. Mr. Burch thinks great amount of damage resulted. stitutional." ice without unduly lengthy vacations." be held September 6 will be the last ARTHUR G. WAITE. Montana is a delightful place and a FOR RAILROAD AND PUBLIC SERVICE of the series of baby clinics, tilt ob- "Hairsplitting distinctions must yield to land of beauty. In Oklahoma at the SOME RUST IN WHEAT. ' COMMISSIONER: actual and speedy justice." ject of which is to complete the un- present time they are sweltering, with DANIEL BOYLE. finished records. All mothers who "Continued honesty and impartiality in per- FOR RAILROAD AND PUBLIC SERVICE the mercury well above the While many fields century have records begun and were unable there are good I fal•mance of duties as Railroad and Public COMMISSIONER: mark every day, and the boll of wheat in Carter county there are weevil to attend the last clinic are urged Service Commissioner." JESS E. ALLEN. is taking their cotton which is also number of fields that are below WALTER B. SANDS. J. W. "JIM" DRAKE. their to be present in order that their rec- principal crop. In Montana we don't par. Some fields have beelf hit by Freight and rates for Public Corporations "Honest Service and Economy for the ords may he completed and sent out. should be based on tax valuatron. people." have the boll weevil, or the Ku Klux rust. W. S. Scruggs of Elgin, reports E. J. JOHNSON. Klan or a regular daily temperature that his crop is almost a failure, be- FOR CLERK OF SUPREME COURT: WEED CUTTER WANTED. FOR CLERK OF SUPREME of 110. In his part of Oklahoma Mr. ing chmaged by rust and grasshop- DANA M. EASTON. COURT: "Courteous and conscientious J. T. CARROLL. Burch says you can get watermelons pers. There is more or less rust re- discharge of The town council wants to hire a public trust." "Prompt alid courteous service to all." for one cent apiece, which may be ported from different localities but weed cutter. If there is anybody all right for the buyer but not very the general report is that it is not FOR STATE SENATOR: FOR STATE SENATOR: looking for the job let him holler. profitable for the producer. yey seious except in limited areas. JAMES W. CRAIG. JOHN F. LEWIS. JOHN Reports most crops and from most OLIVER. Miss Lillian Chamberlain of Mill on Less taxes.--More and better service. FOR COUNTY COMMISIONER: continue favorable. WARNING TO DEAD-HEADS. Iron was an Ekalaka visitor yester- localities FRANK SNOW. FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE STATE Economy in expenditure of day. LEGISLATURE: County funds. DEED. The editor of a Kansas newspaper Next Tuesday evening, along about A WORTHY B. B. SANDY. FOR COUNTY CLERK: Ram "Ten cents per line straight 7 p. m., the primary erection will all I strongly favor clean politics and fairness F. R. KISOW. will be charged for all obituary the to everyone. noti- be over but shouting and ex- Last Sunday forenoon fifteen stal- --- - FOR SHERIFF: ces of business men who did not ad- plaining. wart men and Kisow went out to the FOR COUNTY COMMIBIONER: PAUL McLEAN. vertise while living, and delinquent C. L. Heren, deputy state land ag- field of Roy Beach and shocked his U. C. PATTON, subscribers will be charged 15 cents ent with his wife and son were in oats, about 30 acres. They did the J. H. ROLFSON. FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR: Strict economy—Less taxes. CLEVELAND. a line for obituary notices. Adver- Ekalaka on Wednesday. Mr. Heren .work in about an hour. Mr. Beach, GEO.. W. tisers and cash subscribers will re- is appraising the school lands of Car- who is a hard working man, was so FOR COUNTY CLERK: FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR: ceive the best in the shop free when ter county and looking after loans unfortunate As to get his leg broken C. C. JAMIESON. J. C. CORY. they shuffle off. Better send in your on these lands. Mrs. Heren is a niece about two months ago and the action I FOR COUNTY TREASURER: FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR: advertisesnest and pay up your sub- of Mrs. John Laney, a former resi- fellows who gave him a little I of the R. E. ARMSTRONG. IRA J. WARTMAN. serliptiou now, as the hog cholera is dent of this locality who was well lift last Sunday speaks for itself, and abroad in the land." known to the old-thners. Isctioni speak louder than words.