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• OFFICIAL NIIIMP _ MUMS XV. EKALAKA, Carter County, MO A, FRIDAY, 144A9CH 2, 1929. NUMBER 9 •/•/••• 4/NW/WO ALZADA'S MYSTERIOUS VISITOR Carter Co. High JOHN DIVINE OIL DISCOVERER. A mysterious stranger, who claim- The Marmarth Mail gives John School Pupils • ed to be a quarter-breed Indian, and Divine, who is quite well known here, At Tournament who seemed to be plentifully supplied the credit of being one of the first with money, rode into town on horse- to direct attention to the oil pros- Will Give Play back Wednesday, and immediately pects in the Marmarth field where, I . The Carter County High School started to make friends with every- the Mail says, the Absaroka-Florence . The play basketball team took part In the hoop one. He attended the (lance Wednes- people are now about to spud in, "Great% Stockings," is a lively tournament at Miles City last week. day night and acted as if he had in- "mouth of Marmarth." The Mail says: comedy set:in...England. The plot is The boys, accompanied by Supt. West- dulged in too much moonshine. He "The Norbeck & Nicholson Co., of centered .giround Miss Cella Faraday and phal and Coach Dorgan, went to Miles talked quite freely about himself-- Redfield, S. D., have been interested ColOitiik- Smith. Kiss Celia is an old over the Trail creek route and made where he had come from, and where in this field since the old days of maid who has become tired of being the trip in six hours in two cars pilot- he was going—but when the citizens the Dakota Oil Company when J. F. unnoticed end consid- ered dowdy ed by Carl Aldrich and John Thomp- compared notes the following day it Divine first called their attention to and dull; as a result she invents an son, Sr. They arrived in Miles at was found that his stories didn't the oil prospects which teh Marmarth imaginary hero to whom she writes many Accidentally, 4 p. m. Tuesday. Next morning when tally. When the stranger discovered field offered; and it now appears as letters. one of her letters mailed the drawing took place Carter High that Deputy Sheriff McKenzie was though they have about fully decided is and comes into the hands Colonel drew Hysham for the opening game looking for him he left as suddenly to come into this held with a new of • Smith who appears scene of the tournament on Wednesday af- and mysteriously as he had appeared, rig and start the validating work on on the in time to complicate matters 'great ternoon. Hysham was rated as one and the inhabitants of Alzada knew one or more of the government per- a deal. The play etids with'Miss among the best teams, but the Eka- as little about him as they did when mits held by local interests. imaginary hero turning into real laka boys had the best of the game he first arrived. The deputy trailed "The above company has had lots a man who desires her...as his from the start and held it all the way him, but found that he had crossed of experience in deep well drilling wife. through, winning by a score of 26 to the line into Wyoming, and are well known throughout South Cast of Characters. 17. The Carter boys all played well Whoever or whatever this stranger Dakota and Wyoming and if their Admiral . (Retired) A testy -and won the applause of the specta- is, he has been the subject of more machinery is moved into this field it old gentleman of about 65, with the tors, John Thompson, Jr., receiving talk than anyone who ever visited Amooll will no doubt have considerable manner of an old sea dog, of ruddy special mention in the Miles City the town. A good many of the in- CHURCH NOTES. HIGHLAND ARRIVE. v eight in influencing others to come complexion, with white hair and // Daily Star which says: habitants are of the opinion that he here. However, once the big well, whiskers.—Fay Tooke. 4 "With Thompson, playing was not drunk, but only acted the We hal a now ready to be drilled seventeen William Faraday. A well preserv- a spec- fine attendance at Sun- After a trip of more than two tacular center on the Ekalaka part, and that he is a federal officer day schoal miles south and west of our city is ed man of about 66. Fashionable, quin- last Sunday, there being months duration through storms at tet, the first game collecting evidence against those en- 103 a proven producer, no further influ- superficial and thoroughly selfish.— of basketball presert. We have four contest- sea and blizzards ashore, the herd played on Wednesday gaged in the manufacture of moon- ing cle ence will be necessary to attract Paul Nims. evening in the iew and it will be inter- of thoroughbred Scotch Highland SoUtheastern Montana shine. he is a federal officer esting to drillers to this territory as they will Colonel Smith. A dignified, dryly tournament If he see how they come out. cattle, valued at $26,000, purchased in the high school gymnasium, played his part very cleverly and went Let's try le have be fighting for acreage." humorous man of military bearing, saw a still better at- by Walter' Hill, son of the late J. J. Hysham fall before the away with a good deal of evidence neec about 40 years old.—Raymond Clark. Carter coun- Sunday for there are Hill, at Aberdeen-Shire for ty aggregation, Ekalaka's his possession, ant tr he isn't a classJe for all OLD-TIMER VISITS EK ALAK A. Robert Tarver. An empty headed center pil- in his 10,000 acre ranch at Moun- ing up 26 of the 'young swell.—Oscar Malmquist. 27 counters against federal offiecer, well—he is just a The inceet•nie service at .1- tain, has arrived at Livingston, Thomas Johnston, Sr., and wife of Henry Steele and James Raleigh. a total of 17 for their opponents. drunken Indian.—Alzada Fairplay. will ac be a children's Montana, sTriAe at Belle Fourche, attended the funeral Two young Scott led his teammates on the lat- the chil.Iree men of 'about 30 and 35 ere especially invIed for The cattle are, appareiltlyi of their daughter-in-law, ter quint with a total of 7 on none Mrs. Chas. respiectively.—Elliott Thompson and the PETER KORTUM. there a ili he a girls' choir, 4n4• the worse Hysham aide. *- for their Inog and arduous Johnston, in Eksilaka on Thursday of Frank Cleveland. The game was an ex- mon for the younger folks. The *- journey. Accustomed to the rigors last week. Mr. Johnston was one Martin. A dignified old family cellent one throughout and furnished News reached Ekalaka the first of tor will ;dee the violin solo whiell Was of a Highland winter, the inclemen- of the fitet settlers in the territory servant.—Wilton enough excitement for the audience the week of the death of Peter Kor- intended Newbury. fot test Sunday an' we want ciea of the weather afloat which which enjoyed the fairly and ashore is now Carter county. He set- Celia Faraday. An unaffected evenly tum at Bloomfield, Nebraska, on Sat- all :he P(tle folks present. had little matched contestants. effect upon them. They tled near Stoneville (now Alzada), in woman of 29, with a sense of humor. Thompson's urday, February 24. Mr. Kortum The subject. for Christian work is Endeavor numbered 42 when they left Scotland, ,March, 1881. In September of the —Naomi, Sweeney. considered to be exceptional came to Montana from Bloomfield is the "Refuge Psalm," and the but when they arrived here that num- same year David H. Russell and Madge as he was able to connect with the about 10 years ago and settled on a (Mrs. Rockingham) and ing will be led by Ales. Aldrieh. ber had been increased to 45 by the Ekalaka Russell, with several chil- basket for counters with apparent homestead on Beaver Flat, southwest Evelyn (Lady Trenehard). Hand- will be a young peoples' ch "ui and birth of three calves en route. dren, stopped at Johnston's place on ease." of Ekalaka, where he has lived most some, well-dressed, fashionable wom- other special reticle beeidee t•freval There are three in the herd, their way to this locality which was The next game our boys played was of the time since. en of 25 and 27 respectively.—Violet .short talks. '1"- young sencoepll *s- and 30 head of young cows and heifers. then an uninhabitated wilderness. with Wibaux which team had beaten Two months ago, accompanied by Martin and Alice Newbury. pecially are in stet( tc. fvp Tha bul1. are two-year-olds, while the Russell came here t9 hunt buffalo. Terry and Jamey. ..fn the first half his tinage; 'lite event to Bloomfield (or Phyllis. The youngest sister, a seevice of the church see hailers are from nine, rilOiltiat • to a Mr. Johnston has catifted and hunted Wibaux led by a score of 6 to 16. in medical treatmtnt, 'which proved un- charming and rett ;'Rd' . thought- the eve&ne, J year and a half old. The buffalo in many places air the second half the Ekalaka boys availing. at 4 °a, the cattle, the pres- less11$ aelfhaf 09..--Adrienne pastor will deli ..ce the featth of his according to Mr. Roes, cost Mr: Hill ent site of Skalaka. He is an uncle Garcia. came back and are said to have Deceased was 64 years ef age and addresses on th r t %rips oeremina- an average of $500 a head, or ap- of John E. Johnston, county commis- Mrs. played the best game they have ever is survived by his wife, three sons Chisholm Faraday, qt. Chica- • dons, the "Baptists" being the next proximately $23,000 for the herd, de- sioner. go. played anywhere but failed to over- and four daughters, one daughter, (Aunt Ida) A florid, quick- • to be discussed. These services are livered in Livingston. tempered, come the lead held by Wibaux and Mrs. Fred Rose, and one scn, Edward, warm-hearted womn of V. well worth your time. Come out and In appearance the animals are un- WIRED LEGISLATURE. or thereabouts. the score stood 20 to 15 in favor of live near Ekalaka. He is also ---Wilma Sandy. sur- see. usual to eyes accustomed to Ameri- the latter. vived by to brothers, John and Claus This play will be presented by the- We were not able to have the eve- 4an cattle. They are short-legged The Montana legislature two years Carter wa• in 'he tournament until Kortum, who live in this vicinity, also Carter County high /school, at the ning of music last Sunday as we had and have hair approximately twelve ago appropriated 96000 for the ben- the next to the last game when they by quite number of other relatives. Play House, on Friday evening, announced but will probably give it Inches in length. The colors may be efit of disabled veterans of the world were defeated by Forsyth which won Further particulars have not been re- March 2. Those who have attended in two weeks. Full announcement red, black, white or cream. Chisholm war. Less than one-half of this second place in the tournament, Cus- ceived hut it is presumed the funeral the playa previously given by the will be made later. said that cream is the favored color amount has been expended for the ter County High winning first place. was held at his old home, Bloomfield, high school pupils know that a real The Ladies Aid met in Scotland now. There are several purpose named'. At a meeting Our representatives report an ex- Nebraska., at the home of treat is in store for the people of of Mrs. C. cream colored cows the Carter Post No. 60, American cellent time and the best of treat- K. Aldrich last Wednes- in Hill herd. Legion Ekalaka. Most of those taking part day and the time was spent in mak- They are large and square, and look Monday night, it was voted to send ment. They say that all the Miles WASHINGTON AND LINCOLN have made good in thin line in the ing handkerchiefs for as though they would make a telegram to the legislature asking City people seemed to "throw in" PROGRAM. the bazaar to big, past and are now out to sustain their be held later. heavy cows. They said that them to re-appropriate the remainder with Ekalaka, rooted for them an I A business meeting, on the reputation and win fresh laurels. conducted by the president, Mrs. Oli- London market their carcasses com- in order to keep it for the original were for them all the time, which of On Friday, February 23 the birth- Don't fail to be on hand. The play ver, was held at the close of the af- mand a penny a pound more than purpose. :course WAR fully app.eciated by our days of • Washington and Lincoln will be followed by a dance. ternoon and several committees ap- other meat breeds. delegation. There were twelve teams were honored by the teacher, pupils pointed. Refreshments were erved These are the first Highland cattle ACCURACY IS KEYNOTE OF in the tournajnent and Carter county and patrons of Central school. The MRS. CARRIE HEGGEN. by the Misses 'Wolfe, Dale and Ald- to be sent to this country. lit is KIPLING PHOTOrLA Y. •iplaiwecreffieWell. Our team was: Bill following program was given: Speelmon, Raymond rich. Guests of the society were Mrs. thought that the climate of Montana Clark, John Dialogue: "Keeping the Birthdays," Mrs. Carrie Heggen (lied Wednes- Thompson, Wilton W. H. Peck and Mrs. Russell. twill be particularly adapted to the When such an important literary Newbury, Frank Song: "0, Columbia, the day morning, February 28, at the Gem of Mrs. E. J. Sipes has a nice little i'aieing of this breed. They are re- personage AR Rudyard Kipling is won Cleveland, Lee Castleberry. the Ocean." home of her son Edward. Deceased sewing club composed of about fifteen garded es the hardiest cattle in the to the screen there is one thing cer- Roll Call and Flag Sainte with was a native of Norway, born in Ytro TEN YEARS girls of various ages, who meet at world. The' herd will be the nucleus tain: That the chosen work of the AGO IN EKALAK A. Pledge. Rendalen, in 1835, and Was 88 years the parsonage each week. Following of a large herd, and the increase will famous author will be accurately Patriotic music by the Victrola. of age. She came to America in R. E. Lambert from down are the officers for this month: be registered in the first herd book filmed. Otherwisee Mr. Kipling on Lame Unveiling of Portraits of Washing- 1884 and has since lived near Eka- i/ones sent us Beryl Clark, president; Ruth !antis, of Highland,' in this country. would never have consented to per- word that he had al- ton ant. Lincoln. laka. For the past few years she ready caught vice president; Ina Mae Armstrong, Two Highland boys, Jim Chishohn mit his famous story, "Without Bene- grasshoppers and pick- Recitation: "Lincoln's Gettysburg has 'been an invalid and made her ed green grass secretary; Helen Lantie, treasurer. and Norman McLeod, who came over fit of Clergy," to be adapted for the two inches tall, and Speech," Leo Phalen. home with her son -Edward and fam- to prove his statements The officers are changed each month with the herd, plan to stay at Goat silver sheet. sent samples Recitetion: "Lincoln," by Second ily. Her Auaband died in Norway of both grass so that the girls may have training mountain and care for them. They Practically all of the important and hoppers. Grade pupils. many years ago. She is survived by Wm. Mowbray went in parliamentary law. are both bonny, red-checked youths, members of the production forces out to his Recitation: "The Flag," by two sons, George and Edward, and ranch at Pri- with a pronounced Scottish burr, who concerned in making the picture ver- Midland Sunday for a few mary pupils. by several grandchildren. days visit. MARRIED IN BAKER. have never been away from home. sion of "Without Benefit of ,Clergy" Music by the Victrola. Funeral services were held from In the "Twenty for Pathe have been in India, where -years-ago" column Essay: "The Boyhood of Lincoln," the Ekalaka church on Thursday af- of the Miles City Star Miss Mattie Mulkey and R. Noggle AMERICAN LEGION DANCE. the locale of the story is laid, and we note that by De Vorah Stone. ternoon, conducted by thel pastor, J. P. Hedges of this were married in Baker on Tuesday are quite familiar with its people and place lost a Recitation: "Washington," by Sec- Rev. E. J. Sipes, with interment in portion of his evening of lnst week, at the Meth- The next big e.vent in the amuse- their customs. Director James Young second finger on the ond Grade pupils. the I. 0. 0. F. cemetery. Sympathy left hand. Old timers odist parsonage, Rev. Percy H. ment line will be the St. Patrick's has made motion pictures in India will no doubt . Recitation by Marine Renshaw. is extended to the family and rela- remember the event, Davies, officiating. The bride in dance given by the American Legion and has taken hundreerc of photo- but probably Recitation: "0 Captain! My Cap- tives. not so well as the (laughter of James Mulkey who re- on Friday, March 16, et the Play graphs in that country. Dr. H. R. doctor himself. tain!" by Emma Belle Hobbs. Septon Cady, the sides on Spring creek, northwest of House. The dance will be on the M. Maddock, the technical consultant, original and only Music by the Victrola. LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS. diversified farmer, is Ekalaka. The grow ie a young same plan as the one given by :he lived in Lahore for twenty years, the jumping coun- Essay: "Boyhood of Washington," ters at the W. Kanner who lives in the neighborhood Legion last year. Baskets will be city in which the action takes place. H. Peck Co. store this by Emma Belle Hobbs. week. ef Pleven. They will make their sold and the profits will be used to Both of the cameramen have photo- The legislature we presume died a Essay: "Winter at Valley Forge," home on the farm of the groom's radio ( atfit graphed screen productions in India. natural death on the last day of Feb- All indications at present point to- help pay for the pur- by Leo Phalen. father south of Plevna. chased by the Legion boy:. Come Thomas Holding, who plays the ruary. Among the hills which failed ward early spring work on a new Dialogue: "Stars and Stripes," by out and have time end help leading male role in the picture, be- to pass were the state income tax railroad, and it is predicted that the a good the school. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. in a good came familiar with that country bill, the bill to have women serve as much talked of Beaver creek line is cause. Reading: "A Real Trip to the Fairy while he was purser aboard a steam- jurors, the establishment of a state now assured. The route from Mar- Ilealthland," by Mrs. Renshaw. (This On Sunday, February 25, Mr. and K RON-MA LLEY. ship plying between England and normal *boo! at Mlles City, the marth to the head of the creek west was for the benefit of the health cru- Mrs. Joseph Phalen of Elgin cele- Bombay during his early youth. Ran- mines tax% bill. of Ekalaka will ti oubt be the route saders.) brated the fortieth anniversary of Mitchell Kron and Miss Goldie dolph Lewis, technical expert and There Was no lack of bills intro- selected by the officials of the road. Song: "America," by all. their marriage. Only three of the Malley were united in marriage at special repreesentative of Mr. Paul duced but it seems that a smaller the In first dialogue Emma Belle children were present, Leo Phalen, the pareonage in Ekalaka on Thurs- Brunet, president of Pathe, spent number than usual got through. The SIGNS OF SPRING. ihibbs was dressee as Miss Columbia Mrs. E. S. Ackley and Mrs. D. J. day, March 1, 1923, the ceremony be- three months with .Mr. Kipling at session could not by any stretch of and Leo Phalen as Twentieth Cen- Horton. ing performed by the Rev. E. J. his home in England and brought imagination be -called a harmonious March came in like a lamb. The tury. In the evening, just at dusk, the Sipes. The groom is the son of Mr. back to America Mr. Kipling's per- one, much acrimony being manifest- signs of spring have been increasing Several of the patrons attended the guests stole out and charivaried the and Mrs. Fred Kron of Batzel and sonal sketches of Indian native life, ed by the different factions all from day to day. The boys exercises have and were well pleased with bride and groom of forty years ago. the bride a daughter of Mr. and Mr*. and 40 odd photographs taken in the through the session. been playing marbles for a week; program. the The teacher and pu- They were invited to come in and George Malley, who live west of Indian section of the great Kensing- somebody said he saw a robin have last pils had several programs dur- make themselves miserable, which in- Ridge. They will make their home ton Museum in London. A Chicago tailor advertises: "We week; high water from melting snows the ing term, all of which were ap- shuctions they did not follow as all on the groom's homestead north of "Without Benefit of Clergy" is the will save you 50 cents to $5 on every is reported on Russell creek. An preciated by the parents. present spent a pleasant evening at %tee]. Congratulations are ex- feature to be shown at the Play dollar." A city certainly does offer early spring is generally predicted. —By one who was present. cards. tended. House next Wednesday, February 7. a man some wonderful chances,