Milk River Valley news. [volume], April 06, 1904, Image 4

About Milk River Valley news. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1904-1908

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MILK RIVER VALLEY NEWS
NEWS PUB CO ~ (Incorporated), Publishers
F N. WILD. 3ubinc«» M*WAQt«.
Aupllcatlon ho n m&dn to th ' Pjof uflL- * oIH luU for transmission lhrou»h the malls a* Se
cod(l Class Mattor, ht Pustotlioe Harlem. Montana.
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W MDNEriDAV, MARCH !!(>, lOu t
Citizens of Montana residing in the
valley of Milk river are gravely con
cerned over the proposed extensive .di
version of the waters of that stream in
Canada, nod nro importuning th' gov
ernment to intervene in order that their
prior rights to the water may ba pro
tected. The government itself is con
cerned in this matter, ns it has con
structed an irrigation sy t»*m at Fort
Belknap, which i« a prL. ipproprhytiort
to that of the Canadians.
.<Citizens of the lower Milk Rivf-r
Valiev fear that th ■* C n:.'bans’ work
will exhaust the i,. rm.d How of tin
river, leaving wither water dr.r
ing tho low stages f that stream. Cn
fortm .tely for the Montanans the gov
ernment’s work «>f • instructing an ex
tensive irrigation system combining
large storage it avoirs in St. Marv’t
lake wiib many mi lei of canals lias been
delayed owing tot unfavorable pliy
sicnl features whi -h were
the engineers, a.,*i to other bstacles in
the shape of p- .'or rights and .1 Hi ?uTtTes
in securing riglit of way.
The govern meat project is divided into:
tw 1 ‘i 'nP *he storage of liood wat
er? : r,j ti : n catchment area of
Sr. Mary’.: rr.-er and the ntiliz uion of 1
the oc ;h irrigable lauds of the j
lower Milk Kiv *r Valley. The en waeer- \
ing »>■ veys in the St. Mary ’s bu in are
praali dly completed, bnt tho best |
best m hod of bringing this water to
the ’ow^>-lands b‘.3 not yet b*err found. !
Tin' impl* plan of permuting the stored !
water.- t > How down the stream through j
Car . tin the natural stream has been
aba:-u -oed, curing to -tha-in-lUmotia-nal
couip i ations, and the alternate plan of
util Zf.g Cut bank creek and Marias
river ■ - receiving careful consideration.
8o far as can be ascertained from tho
somewhat imperfect maps of the region,
IS POSITIVE PROOF THAT
“WE LEAD & OTHERS FOLLOW”
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HAVE lOU lOTIGED
The Effect that
ouT' Saturday
Specials has
had?
WHO LEADS?
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j* WRAPPERS,
OVERSKIRTS,
>,* * DRESS PATTERNS,
> SUITINGS,
BELTS, LIN'NGS,
„ a SHIRT WAISTS,
UNDERSHIRTS;
V' ; WASH SILKS,
CASHMERES.
New Goods Constantly Arriving
COMPLETESTOCK
of Wagons, Plows,
Harrows, Discs, Har-’
ness, Seeders.
»bo drainage r»r*n of Milk River above
the point of diversion of the Canadian
ditch is approximately 1,050 square
miles. This catchment area is not
mountainous, bnt on the contrary con
sis'. s of undulating or rolling gravel
i3h. from which the mu-off is not not
ab y great. Iu comparison will* this the
drainage area of the Milk River above
Malta, contributory wholly to the How
of tho stream iu the United States, is
10,044 square miles.
It is recogniz°d that any diversion of
Milk River in Canada is detrimental i,p
I a large degree to this portion of ifton-
I tana, but at tho s »mo time consider*
|at ion must bo had as to the magnitude
of the diversion. Assuming that the
ordinary rules of priority of apprnpria
i tion apply to the waters of St. Mary’s
1 River and to those of Miik liver, it is
| evident that by priority of survey uud of
construction the Canadians have already (
acquired right to the use of water for
considerable areas of land. Their sur
> veys were made some years ago and con
tjTrtHJtrmTrr* been initiated, while the
Milk River has been used for years by
the early settlers for the same purposes,
aud their locations \v*Tß made in the
early days. e
The matter is of great moment to the
thousands f raucher.s in Northern Mon
tana, who irrigate their farms from that
historic stream, and it is hoped llmt
the mu Ter will Boon be settled" for the
benefit of the American farmeri
Fkom the president and secretary of
the Montana Frees association comes the
news that the annual outiug of the men
■of the pencil und shears ,will take place
next mouth and that a trip to S'.. Louie
i-» included nt *e entertainment. This
e:frly date has been selected on account
of 1904 being a campaign year, when the
greater pardon of the newspaper men of
'JfZL jPiL.' *jil ' YCrXJ» JED
4FREMCH .TRADING COMPANY,!*
HARLEM.MOM T.
th« atmta will m kepi pretty close to
their links. This being the case, unles s
the editors of Montana attend the e*pi -
■ilion at so early date, they will have Iff
forego the pleasure. Later every one
will be iu the midst of a* political fight
and the ordinary editor has each a love
for a political scrup that he will givo up
almost any pleasure in order to partici
pate in the contest. From May lfi to
the 21st, ihe world’s press associatio n
will be in session in St. Lmis and the
members of the Montana organization
will have an opportunity to brush up
with the grey matter behind the leading
pens of the country, and we do not
think this state will suffer any by com -
parisoQjfor Montana has some of the.
brightest and- most progressive news
paper men of the country.
A lurge number of the ranchers in the
vicinity of Harlem will grow all kinds of
fruit during the coming summer months
for the purpose of placing tho different
articles on exhibition at the Montana
State Fair, which is lo bo bold in Hel
ena, the later purt of the year, and in so
doing will compete with the other farm
ers of the state for theorizes to be offer
ed at that time. It is needles? to say
that the ranchers of the Great Milk
River^V alley will return home from the
big show with nil kinds of blue ribbons
pinned on their breasta, for nowhere iu
any part of the great State of Montana
can be raised such fruits as are grown
in the vicinity of Harlem. The object i 6
a worthy one and from now on until the
crops are harvested the rme hers of thik
portion of Montauu will bend their best
endeavors in an effort to capture all the
blue ribbons there is in sight when the
big fair opens.
The editorial page of the Butte Miner
should be issued as a supplement-of the
Butte Reville. Both pipers are of the
same stripe in that they are both crooked
politically aud otherwise.
Oxs good indication for Montana.go
ing republican this fall is that both the
Butte Miner aud Helena Independent,
two Clark sheets, are howling at every
republican in the state. That is certain
ly strength enough to win.
I )on’t F orget
Ihe Voting Contest in Favor of the most
Popular Young Lady in. Town. Contest
Closes July 4th, 1904.
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Fay Stockings
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We Want to Furnish you With
Lambing Supplies. Our Stock is very
Complete.
Prices Unapprochable.
' WIDDHT& BILLS BINS-
Happy lUrriage is Celebrated
Here Monday Night.
On Monday evening, the home of Mr
and Mrs. P. M. Bosley, was the scene of
h brilliant gathering. The
iug the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Ella, to Judson F. Sharpies, of Chiuook.
The house was beautifully decorated
with festoons of flowers.
The groom was - ably supported by
Roy Colgrove, while Miss Gertie Bosley
acted as bridesmaid.
While the strains of the wedding
niaroh, played by Mr. and Miss Ellis,
llonled through the room the byidal
party entered. The bride wa3 tastefully
attirid in blue cashmere, while the
groom Voro tho conventional black
After Nie ceremony, best wishes ilr.d
cougratuSitlonb were extended to Mr.
and Mrs.yShurples by tho numerous
friends amrgeuete.
A reception followed and a pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all.
Reverend D. Hutchison, of tho Pres
byterian church, tied the nuptial knot.
Among those presortt from Chinook
wore Newt and Frank Sharpies, Mr. and
Mrs. W. W. Cook and Mr. and Mr .
Morris, of Paradise Valley, together with
Mrs. Rose Perkins and Charles Sharps
less of Malta.
A list of present?, which were re
ceived too late for publication this week,
will be printed uext week.
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Building Notes.
During the next few days a large
number of carpenters will to put to
work on a one-story business block, that
is being erected east of the New Eng*
land hotel, by H. C. Wdiets, of this city*
It will be 28x55 feet in siz?, with » large
cellar nndernoath, and when completed
will be rented to Chas. Jarvis, of Cul
berteon, who will embark in ihe saloon
business hero. •
M. Montgomery, the Chinook con
tractor, is in town with a large of
men and the finishing work is being
completed on the'residenco of W. D.
Dodge^
W. E. French is erecting a large ware
house in tlie rear of the store, which will
be completed soon.
Cowan Brothers, the butchers, are
erecting a large ice house, in the rear of
their shop.
For Sale. )
One good Hereford bull, one team of
general work horses and one five-year
old mare. Inquire at livery barn of
Dodge & Hatch, Harlem.
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For Sale.
One number nine range and two other
stoves. Inquire at this office for prices.
Onr shirt waists and ladies belts are
out of sight. French Trading Company.
RINGWALD’S «
BLUB SALOON
Finest Wines and Liquors
Constantly on hand. Ev-
.eryone welcome. Cour- A A fiSO'JF'
teous treatment to all. ' S 3 IMfflV A
NORTH SIDE. HARLEM, MONT. | Q
Thoroughred Poultry
BARREL PLYMOUTH ROCKS
WHITE WYANDOTTES
ROSE COMB BROWNXEGHORNS
EGGSSI.SO PER SITTING ,
Orders taken now lor Spring Fnllefa an l Cockerels delivered July or
August. fr
ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER WILL Bt FOR SALE.
,W. M. Williams,
HARLEM. - MONTANA-
WlAVEfljjfU
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS I
BILLIARD AN 3 POOL TABLES. {
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AGEIMT FOR
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| Guaraud 12 years old. Fine for medicinal purposes. |
2 The Sesi Bear >:o be Had in ihe City. £
Old Friends Always Welcome, while the Latch String v
I is Always Out to New Once. While iu town drop in
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