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Chautauqua; October

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COLUMBIA PALLS. MONTANA, OCTOBER 11. 1917. ITANA. THURSDAYTHUF

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LIBERTY BONDS GAMP

Three Joyous Days Promised For Next Week—First Chautauqua insurance Board Says Pressure Meeting of Citizens Is Called for This Evening To Respond To Ever Held in Gty—Highclass Entertainment Country’s Call For Financial Assistance Too Low, Alto Tw Ho Slow S

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Columbia Falla' first Chautauqua j WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Concert prelude by the Waikiki opens next Monday, when three days j of the best class of entertainment Hawaiian Quintet, Inspirational lecture by J. Sher­ ever offered the public will be given by the Ellison-Whtte Chautauqua man Wallace. "The Salvation ol? company. Programs will be given America." Admission 50 cents. ' each afternoon' and evening on Mon­ EVENING day, Tuesday and Wednesday, each Grand concert by the Waikiki one different ami by different people. Hawaiian Quintet. "An Evening in A total of 25 performers will appear Hawaii." The South Sea Islands in during the six 'performances and Song and Story. Admission 75 each la guaranteed to be of high cents. class. Tlie Comus Players This first Chautauqua has been A feature attraction daring the made possible by a group of local three days will be the play, “Carson -business men and - a few farmers, of the North Woods." presented by wbo have signed a guarantee which the Comus Players under the direc­ pledges the expenses ol the Chau­ tion of Janet Young. The drama la tauqua. They are doing this with­ rich In humor, pathos and of strong out tho hope of a cent of financial moral tone. In the hands of the Co­ reward, .but so oty to bring to. the mus 'Players it takes Its rightful people bore a class of entertainment Place among the classics of the stage that will result-In up-bulldlhg .and and platform. The action of the play improving conditions In the com­ the quaint and picturesque munity. country around Quebec. Miss Youn£ Season tickets are on sale in al­ known as “The Sweetheart of the most any business house, and if Northwest," Is the . charming little purchased befoii tho fitst program FtrencM?anadlan herefine. Moron commences can be had for $1.50, Olsen Is the central character and but after the first day they will cost the rest of the cast Is proportionate­ $2.00. So It-behooves those who ly strong. expect to get the lull benefit cf the nic Orioles Chautauqua to buy season tickets The Orioles company Is composed early. Children under 12 years may of. three vivacious girls of real secure a season ticket for $1. charm and talent, who just walk out Other cities In the state, many of and make good. An Oriole program them smaller than Columbia Falla, la always enlivening, their ensemble have had the ElUaon-Wtolte Chau­ and individual numbers packed with tauqua this' season and In every In­ surprlaes. Miss Grab Harkness has stance they have signed for another rare ability as a .reader and Imper­ one next year. All have proved 11- sonator and Is probably unequalled narelally successful and the .pro­ In the West" as a child delineator. grams have given complete satisfac­ Miss Electa Felt recently finished a tion. six weeka' engagement at the AudiMerchanta are working on a plan torlumh theater In Chicago as solo­ to close every business place In the ist with the production of “Ha' city during the performance Mon­ mono." She has a rich mexxo-so day afternoon, which will Insure a prano voice of unusual quality. Miss Gertrude Willey, whistler, wIlMrana. crowded house find Will praet! io woodland. Ser taking. A canvass of -Whltefish and are aa pure and pleasing as the birds. The Waikiki Hawaiian Quintet Kallapell Is under way and many This number will bring to you the from out of town will be In attend­ same plaintive haunting melodies ance. Following is a complete program, that are sung, etrlng-plcked, croon­ toget’ er with a short description of ed and chanted In the native huts of each namber: old Hawaii. Their music breathes MONDAY AFTERNOON the languor of the tropics, the mur­ Opening exercises and announce­ mur of the night winds In the palms, the “swish-swish" of the waves at ments. ' Waikiki. There Is u melodious Concert, by TOe Orlolfs. Impersonations by Miss Grab sweetness In the strains of the ukelele, steel guitar and taropatch found Harkness. Admission 50 cents. EVENING-^-. in no other music in the world. Its Concert prelude by The Orioles. soft carcasing notes go straight to Popular lecture by Dr. A. D. Car­ the heart. A. Alohlkea. member of one of penter, “Worlds In the Making." An evening of music and educa­ the old Hawaiian families,' will give tional entertainment. Adnllsslon 50 a short talk on the life, custotna and cents.. music of the Hawaiian Islands. MORON TUESDAY AFTERNOON Entertainment, by Moron Olsen, '■Moron Olsen, dramatic reader, dramatic readings and character comes to Chautauqua on the second afternoon. We are enthusiastic sketches. Admission 35 cents. about Olsen. We know you will be EVENING French-Canadtan drama by The too the first minute you hear him. Comus Players, "Carson of the He la complete master of hia art and North Woods." Dramatisation of his record In Lyceum and Chautau­ Sir Gilbert Parker’s romance, "The qua is one of highly pleased audi­ Right of Way." Admission 50 ences everywhere. His readings are virile, but full of Imagination. His cents.

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presence is commanding, but simplic­ ity. la one of his atrongsat character­ istics. His voice is powerful but full of'beauty. He will present at the Chautauqua Festival among other selections Chas. Kann Kennedy’s one act play. “Tho Terrible Meek." Moron Olaen ranks among the best dramatic read­ ers on the platform. Dr. A. D. Carpenter Dr. Carpenter, sciential, astrono­ mer, lecturer, brings to Chautauqua one of the most f^clnatlng lectures of tho platform. With the aid of his Matllck Tellurian machine, a revolv­ ing miniature of the universe, he presents a glowing panoramic unfoldment of the endless wonders of creation. J. Hherman Wallace J. Sherman Wallace, the western orator, comes direct fi»m a success­ ful tour of the large Canadian Chautauquas with a message of Inspira­ tion and good cheer. . With brilliant mind and clearness of vision he treats a big subject. "The Salvation of America." in a vigorous and schol­ arly manner.

South Fork Hooter Seriously Injured Full details In connection with the hunting accident that happened la the South Fork country last week when C. A. Dunslall of Geraldine, Mont., was seriously Injured, Were obtained the first of tho week from Jack Opalka, the gulde_for the party. Hie party ^ad Just reached theh camfcjng spot" near Spotted Bear river and on tho,following morning. Oct. 2, Mr. Dunstall sat' up a target and attempted to try out tala gun. which was a now "280" Roes and had never been fired. The flraf’tlme the cartridge did not explode, but the second time the firing block was forced back entering his head Just below the right eye and penetrating nearly to the brain. Several bones In the head were broken and he bled profusely. Jack Opalka at once went to Spotted Bear ranger atation and tel ephpned Range/Jack Kruse at Cor­ am to send a physician and they would meet him af the .Coal Banka The injured man tried to ride to the Coal Banka, but after going, a half mile became so weak that It waa necessary to carry him back to camp. Dr. Greuael of Kallapell arrived at the Coram atation and In company with Mr. Kruae started horseback for Coal creok, leaving at 4 p. m. of Oct. 2 and arriving at 1 the follow­ ing morning, after riding all night. After a short rest they proceeded and arrived at Spotted Bear at 1 p. m. the same day. After attending the Injured man a start was made with Mr. Dunstall In a stretcher, one end of which waa tied to a saddle stirrup and a man at tho other end. Thd men worked in relays and reached the Goal Banka after two days of killing work. On the following morning Mr. Dunstall felt strong enough to ride a horse Into Coram and from there took a train to Kallapell. m •Reports yesterday •’were that he was In a very serious condition and little hopes are held out for hls re­ covery. His wife arrived Tuesday night from Geraldine. The others in the party were Chas. Pratsman, F. W. McGIven. L. P. Thornqulst. iFred Twltchell and Reah dwell, all of Geraldine. LECTURE PLEASES

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The Illustrated lecture given In the Theatorinm Friday evening prov­ ed a decided treat for the fair-sized audience In attendance. The views were the' most beautiful and strik­ ing ever seen in this ally and the fact that they were mostly of nearby places added interest , Mr. Dowler delivered a very pleas­ ing lecture, partly in verse and prose and he waa applauded liberally at the concluelon of . the lecture. The fact that he hat gone to considerable trouble and expense to obtain the photographs waa recognised, and this section of the state owes him a debt of gratitude (or hls efforts to let the. world know of onr scenic at­ tractions.

Because of circumstances connect­ tnformatlon concerning the bond and can only be completed on According to the following report ed with naming a district manager this offering, and from which'the 16, and with accrued Interest, on from the board of lire underwriters, received by the jetty council last tor Flathead and Lincoln counties, sutomenta on thla page are summar­ December 15. and January 15. pre­ week, the new water system in this the second Liberty loan campaign ised. Copies of sold circular, may be vious installments having been duly In this part of the state Is slightly obtained from the treasury depart­ paid. city falls far ahortj of providing ade­ Allotment.—Subscription* for 13.quate fire protection for this city. behind schedule, but word was re­ ment or through any federal reserve 000,000.000 of these bonds are In­ The report also aays. that the new ceived Tuesday sr-nlng that H. B. bank. Denominations.—Coupon and reg­ vited, the right being reserved to fire auto truck' Is not fast enough Keith,-manager of th» K. M. Co. of and fault. Is found with the location Kallapell, had bven appointed to the istered bonds, ISO, $100, $500,$1,- allot additional bonds up to one-half of some of the fire hydrants and of position and he has called for a ransa 000, 15,600, $10,000; and registered the amount of any over-eubscripttoo: Every tubecrlber for an amount of the condition' of ialns. The last meeting In thla city at the opera bonds of $60,000 and 1100,000. Exempt as to principal and Inter­ bonds not In excess of $1,000 will paragraph contain* a small spark of house tonight, to which all men. hope that In spite of all these de­ women and children are Invited. est from all taxation by the United receive the full amount of bonds sub­ fects it Is possible that a slight re­ There will be speakers from both Statee, or any atate, or any of the scribed for. Other applications are duction In Insurnj^e rates might be Kallspell and Whltefish and it Is possessions of the United Stotes, or received subject to allotment. granted. The rep<§t follows In full: hoped that the opera house will bo by any local taxing authority, except estate or Inheritance taxes, and Uni­ Board of Fire Underwriter^ of the filled. Columbia Falla more than ful­ ted State* graduated additional In­ Pacific, Butts. Mont:', Sept. 24, Honorable Mayor and City Council, filled Its share of the loan In the last come taxes (commonly known as campaign, having to Us credit about surtaxes) and excess-profits and war> Columbia Falls, Mont. Gentlemen—After making an ex­ $9,000 dollar*. Thla time It will profit* taxes. The Interest on an amination of thu watej system and be asked to do still better aa the loan amount of bonds and certificates aut­ At the meeting horised by said act the principal of lira department In your; town," Mr. Is much larger. Mills. Inspecting Engineer, makes thla evening committees will be which does not exceed In the aggre­ C. L. Dean, proprietor of the Co­ the following suggestions for Im­ appointed to canvas* the city and gate $5,000, owned by any Individ­ lumbian hotel bar. was refused a farming districts. ual. partnership, association, or cor­ proving and making them more ef­ In view of the fact that the public poration, shall be exempt from the license to continue selling liquor by ficient for the purposes Intended. has become more throughly kroused taxes provided for In the second •he city council at a special meeting 1— The water- pressure It much Monday evening and as a result he too low to be eoneldored serviceable to the situation and fully realize the clause above. Convertible upon the term* has-.turned tho place back to the", In event of a fire of large proportion. danger the coudtry Is. in,', it ,1s be­ If It Is not possible to obtain at lieved that It will require lea* work and condition* stated In circular In­ owner, John Schander, who will take wanlion at ooce. least 60 pounds pressure by con­ to secure loans this time than prev­ to higher rate bonds if and When Complaint was made by Marshall structing a new supply rseervolr at iously. • The bonds are not only safe higher rate bonds are next Issued Nelttling that Mr. Dean has not been a higher elevation" on Cedar creek Investments but they give opportun­ during the war. Applications must reach the treas­ conduotlng a desirable , place for than the present one. then a pump ity to Investors to prove their loy­ Mayor Grist was eflishould be luxtailed In a suitable lo­ alty and patriotism. Not a man In ury department, Washington, D. C., •gm tlm* that the officer's views were cation on the main entering town Flathead county, except possibly in a federal reserve bank or branch ahd issued Inst ructions to the which will “boost” , the pressure to most extreme case* of misfortune, thereof, or some incorporated bank1 etty treasurer to refuse to renew Mr. but what can afford to buy at least a or trust company within the Unlp that amount. i&liMMe when It expired, wbifib $50 bond. It la not a question of States (not Including outlying terri­ 2— There apteara to. be many «• Friday leaks In" the main supply line, which self-sacrifice, for you gain, when you tories and possessions) on or before At the apodal meeting Mr, in connection with (he friction, cuts buy the wisest, safest and best of the cloee of business October 17, down the pressure appreciably. All Investments; U’a better than putting 1917, subject to the right reeerved was represented by Attorney money In a savings bank for it Is ab­ by the secretary of the treasury to’ Erickson of Kallapell. Evidence 1 leaking pipes should be removed. —The present dkm . at reservoir solutely safe and bring* «• per cent dose the subscription at any earlier given by both sides of the' ■ verer. after which the com date: Ys well constructed for one of 1U Interest. . ■Here are a few facta about the new Terras of payment: 2 per cent wiife Into secret session and discs jtind, but entire earthen ones are bnlloC.W. not always 6bjg;. to'^ope wUh flood Liberty loan. Read them, carefully, In a vote of four to one In' waters as would concrete reinforced then go to the local Tjaak or the Viet her 15, 1917, 40 ijer cent on January upholding the mayor in refusing to '' ones. Especially' at overflow flume office and make yo«r application: Bearing Interest from November 16, 1918 (with accrued Interest on Issue a license. should reinforced concrete be uted, Mr. Dean has decided to leave the and this work should be extended 1*^1917. Due November 15, 1942. both deferred Installmenta.) from time to ti ne to Include .the en­ Redeemable at the option of the —Payment In full of any subscrip­ city and Mr. Schander will resume" United States, at par and accrued tion for an amount of bonds not In the business, but has determined to tire dahL 4— The hydrant at the JordanInterest, on and after November 16. excess of $1,000 at face value, or discontinue the saloon business, de­ Lumber company plant appears to 1927. Interest payable May IS. without interest, may be made with voting his time to the dining room be connected direct to supply main and November 15. Authorized by the application, K the subscriber pre­ and rooms. He alto contemplates without a ahut-off valve, or if one an act of Congress approved Sept- fers, In which case prompt delivery Installing a soft drink parlor. This cuts the number of saloons Offered for of a bond or bonds dated and bear­ Is used In present location It cannot ember 24, 1917. be Judged of value. This hydrant aubscrlption In department circular ing Interest froin November 16, 1917 In Columbia Fulls down to four. Mr. Is exposed by the mill building and No. 90. dated October 1, 1917. will be made. Except In such eaaea Dean has not announced Just where can. without a shut-off valve, or to which reference la made for full payment for the amount allotted he expects to move. with one near present location or hydrant, In case of fire seriously Interfere -with city supply. Thla hydrant should lie moved to a point at least 40 feet from building and have a ahut-off valve installed where accessible even In event of a fire in mill. 5— Building ordinance should be enlarged to Include regulations for handling' and storing of explosives, and highly combustible liquids such THE LOT OF aa gasolene. A pamphlet covering the latter Is enclosed. An ordinance adopting the National Electric Code for wiring and prescribing penalties for violation is needed. 6— Hydrants should be examined and tested frequently and repaired when neceaaary. If they were paint­ WE HAVE JUST UNPACKED ed a distinctive color, they would not only he more readlly_ found for immediate use, but would be pre­ Few women are ever satisfied with anything else and they have found served as well. their individual “Henderson Model Coraet". There’s a reason: Hendot 7—Two additional play-pipes son style, service, satisfaction. In t&i lot are several new numbers fog should be purchased and It Is urged that a larger electric motor be used Fall 1917, correctly reflecting the style changes now in vogue. on fire alarm tipper. 8— The auto truck, while much better than hand-drawn equipment, In No. 666 front lace, many women No. 391—We cspeclall recommend la very alow li going to fires. It have told us they found the moat fhto number to girls and young may be that this can be geared high­ comfortable corset they ever Med. er In high speed so as to obtain bet­ ladles for athletic wear, being a Designed for average figure, has ter r.'suits. tow elastic topped model of The extremely low pressure does 1 low boat and ventilating section great comfort ........................... *1.60 not entitle the present system to back and front; pair............... g&OO giueh consideration In giving In­ surance rate credit*. . Thirty-seven and a half pounds static pressure No. 904—For slight figure, and No. No. 234—Is a new model for aver­ ould bo practically worthless In 969. for full figure are top-notchattempting to subdue a fire bt fair age figures at a popular price that proportions onto started In the era: at...................................**** will suit many .f------ -------- *UM> ranges of which there are a number.

If the pressure Is Increased to the suggested amount and other recom­ mendations are crflhplied with. Co­ lumbia Falla wonld be entitled to a credit of approximately 10 per cent In present rates on mercantile build­ ing* and a tariff recognising protec­ tion could be applied to dwellings. In view Of the auto .' equipment and chffifcni and the water system as It Is at present, a nominal reduc­ tion In rates on all buildings within 300 feet of a fire hydrant on a sixinch or larger main is being suggest­ ed. We must ask that wlUi thla credit given the town will regulate gasoline, etc.. In keeping with en­ closed pamphlet. Respectfully yours, J. H. BRAN9COMB. Several news letters were received , Secretary, last night, too late for thL issue.

Columbian Saloon License Revoked

DEAR MADAM:

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