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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
HINSDALE EXPRESSES
ITS APPRECIATION

The present epidemic of influenza
has affected practically every house
hold in the county to a greater or less
extent, and at Hinsdale it has been
especially gratifying to note the de-
voted efforts extended by the whole
citizenry to those of our people who
have been afflicted and to their fami-
lies.
Such periods of stress and danger
reward US by developing solidarity and
unselfishness in our communities in
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
MEN MUST SUBMIT
QUESTI0NNAIRES
Many Registrants In Valley County
Up to the Age Of 81 Have Not o.
Made Required Report.

The following is a list of the names
of registrants of the Local Board here
who have not returned their question
naires properly filled out.
According to the rules all regis
trants who had not reached the age of
81 years on September II, must make
out their questionnaires. The follow
ing persons have not done so:
Ewalk Schultz, Glentana.
John Peter Tronberg, Roanwodd,
Wilbur E. Templeman, Tande.
William G. Miller, Opheim.
William F. Dewitt, Malta.
Carl G. Wrolson, Thoeny
George D. Clark, Thoeny, (too old,
not reported.
William Stack, Thoeny, (card can
celled on account of DEATH.
Ole I. Skavland, Baylor.
Amos Anderson, Nashua.
Frederick w. Furness, Lustre.
Edison Hinerman, Avondale.
Herman H. Stub, Borden, Canada.
John A. o. Long, Opheim.
Zepherin J. Lariviere, Hinsdale.
Joseph Lazzorali, Glasgow.
George Stewart, Glasgow.
Charles Hilliard, Nashua.
Cornelius P. Funk, Queen Center,
Saskatchewan.
James Russell, Thoeny.
John Saubak, Ajerton.
Elbridge P. Brooks, Frazer.
John Vanderlap, Glasgow.
Ralph Mitchell, Nashua.
Glen Nulk, Glasgow.
John Nelson, Glentana.
Howard R. Buxton, Avondale.
Alexander Silver, Vandalia.
Bert Pitt, Thoeny.
Robert A. Sherlock, LaFleche, Sask.
Peter P. Dyck, Lustre.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
WANTED FOLKS With A
- HEART and A DOLLAR

DR.. Harris be permitted to return.
Before the armistice was signed DR..
Harris was commissioned a lieutenant
in the medical corps and ordered to
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. He remained
there for only short time when he
was ordered to New York to be sent
overseas at once. In the meantime the
armistice was signed and in letters to
friends here the doctor thought he
would be discharged in couple of
weeks.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
the renewal of faith in the Golden

the renewal of faith in the Golden
Rule.
The unremitting, efficient and un-
selfish devotion of DR.. Cockrell and
the corps of volunteer nurses has
earned the highest praise and the
gratitude of all. Mrs. Lannon in ex-
tending the use of her hotel for US as
hospital has evidenced large
sense of civic duty and public
service, and to these persons and to
all others who have assisted, sincere
thanks are extended for the Hinsdale
district.
N. A. WEBSTER,
JULIUS WABER,
F. B. GILLETTE,
Relief Committee.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
one THOUSAND OVER
COUNTY ALLOTMENT
J. w. Wedum, Valley County Chair.
man of United War Fund Drive
Submits Final Report.

Valley county gave $4,443.11 in cash
and subscribed $177.5O beside in the
United War Fund drive which was
carried on throughout the country on
November II and IL. The quota for
the county was $4,000 and everyone
was feeling so good after the peace
celebration that the amount was rails
ed with little or no effort.
The complete report has been given
out by the county chairman, J. W.
Wedum, and is as follows:
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13

doubtful days ahead. Let us, so far
as we can, help them back to faith in
mercy and in future happiness.
"As President of the Red Cross,
conscious in this great hour of the
value of such message from the
American people, l should be glad if
every American would join the Red
Cross for 1919 and thus send forth
to the whole human family the Christ
mas greetings for which it waits and
for which it stands in greatest need.
"WOODROW WILSON,"
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
Mrs. Raw Wolf.

Mrs. Ray Wolf, one of the public
school teachers, passed away last Sat-
urday after suffering severely with
influenza. She died at the age of 80
and leaves her husband, who is at
present sick with the flue, and little
girl. The body was shipped to Te-
cumseh, Mich, for burial.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
Herman o. Olson.

Herman O.. Olson died last Sunday
morning at the age of %. His father
was called to his sons bedside before
death and took the body to New Eff
fington, S. d., for buriak Mr.. Olson
is survived by his wife.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
District Chairmen for Red Cross Roll
C~n hi. =

District Chairmen for Red Cross Roll
Call Drive in Valley County.
Coal Creek-Harry Woodley.
Richland-Ed Fisher.
Opheim-A. S. Opheim.
Roanwood-Carl Rosholt.
Thoeny-John S. Lee.
Genevieve-Abel Bergen.
Barr-Harry o. J. Luraas.
Tobiason-James McGovern.
Glentana-H. O. Morgan.
Tande-Joe Epler.
West Fork-L. ]. Conlon.
Ossette-F. w. Miner.
Avondale-Attle Taerum.
Baylor-E. s. harrington.
Wendell-Jay Taylor.
Hinsdale-F. B. Gillette.
Rock Creek-G. H. Rutherford.
Cache Creek-A. w. Tinney.
Beaverton-C. G. Putt.
Vandalia- G. Hanson.
Buggy Creek-R. L. Cromwell.
Rose Hilton Coleman.
Grain-Stephen Weber.
Oswego-Cornelius M. Wall.
Frazer-C. w. Flint.
Nashua-J. R. Murphy.
Tampico-M. T. Mattson.
Eighth Point-E. G. Browning.
Ninth Point-Royal House.
Timber Creek-L. w. Gibson.
North Glasgow Committee-E. D.
Button, B. P. Langen, L. B. Coleman,
E. B. Pease.
South Glasgow Committee-Thos
Dignan, Lee Hapgood, F. L. Sherman,
Harvey Booth.
Chairman of Publicity Committee
L. E. Jones.
Agencies where memberships may
be given any time during the week,
Dec. 16 to Dec. %.
Christinson Land Co.
Alderman Drug Store.
Lewis Wedum Drug Store.
St. Clair Jewelry Store.
The Hub.
Glasgow Hotel.
North Side Grocery.
The Owl Drug Store.
The cleanup drive will begin at
o'clock Saturday evening, December
p. Every residence and business
house should display the new member
ship service flag, and every person
should display the new 1919 Red
Cross button.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
COUNCIL NAMES
ALDERMAN AS MAYOR

F. w. Grave, alderman from the
First Ward has been elected mayor
by the city council to succeed J. J.
Gunther, who has resigned to take up
his duties as county attorney.
Mayor Gunther has served for one
and one-half years. A successor to
the new mayor as alderman will be
named at the next meeting of the city
council.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
Mrs. w. w. BuchanOn.

Mrs. w. w. Buchanon died Sunday
and the body was shipped to Osceola,
Mo-, for burial. The deceased was %
years old and is survived by her hus-
band and baby.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
Ted Rennick.

Ted Rennick, young farmer living
two miles nut of Hinsdale, died Sun
day. The funeral was held at Hins-
dale Tuesday.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
AdOlph Fluckiger.

Adolph Fluckiger of Thoeny passed
away last Saturday. The deceased is
survived by his wife.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13

There are 25 million members in
1918. Your Uncle Samuel expects the
other IS million to join in 1919.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13
South Glasgow, L. E. Jones. 81 ,460. Il
North Glasgow. r. M. Young 7O8. n


South Glasgow, L. E. Jones 81 ,460.15
North Glasgow, R. M. Young 708.75
Rose Hill, w. B. Robinson. 56.86
Vandalia, L. C. Hanson....... $500
Beaverton, Howard Spencer. $500
Richland, Mrs. LaRene Kirk. 5000
Genevieve, Nels T. Hatton... 46.OO
Hinsdale, James McIntyre. 354.4O
Paisley, Nels Cotton ............. 34.25
Frazier, C. w. Flint 1000
Glentana, H. M. Fox 10000
Ninth Point, Royal E. House 26.0O
Rock Creek, G. H. Rutherford $3.50
Roanwood, j. B. Christopherson $500
Oswego, Dan Knapp .... 192.0O
Baylor, R. C. Hanchette.. 1890
Tampico, Geo. Fisher .. 43.00
Tande, ]. w. Epler. $3.50
Avondale, Attic Taerum ........ $3.50
Wendell, Jas. Taylor ....-... 500
Cash Creek, A. w. Tinney... 1900
Eighth Point, E. G. Browning 5000
Nashua, Alex Torkleson ........ 296.5O
Barr, H. o. J. Luraas 1900
Coal Creek, A. J. Michel....... 1000
Opheim, P. E. Beito. o............... 2O5.0O
Buggy Creek, r. L. Cornwell 700
Pledges-South Glasgow, $51.50;
North Glasgow, $1,000; Badger Aux
iliary, Red Cross, Mrs. Chas. Rice,
president, $25.00.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-13

Universal membership in the Amer
lean Red Cross will be a fitting cli-
max to our glorious victory.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
VIZ here Artists and
w Politicians Disagree

The records Of the Bureau Of City Prop
erty show that the art jury was notified
that the mice had been at work on or
about November Is. But for at least three
weeks after that date not single member
of the jury had gone to Independence Hall
20 inspect the damage. The first action
taken was two weeks after the bureau
wrote to the jury. Joseph f. Widener,
chairman Of the art jury, sent for Chief
John K. Arthur Of the Bureau Of City
Property, and directed him to have Fa-
rina proceed on restoratons that have been
in controversy. Most Of the damaged
Peale portraits are included in Farinas
contract. Farna, however, contends that
the time has come for "showdown," and
has put his case into the hands Of law
yer. He asserts that he has been sub
jected to indignities and arbitrary and i'm
possible instructions by members of the
jury, who know nothing Of the art OF
restoration, and that the public ought to
know about it.
The men under attack have sought to de-
fend themselves by the argument that the
root Of the whole controversy is q question
Of artistic opinion. They have intimated
that members Of the art jury do not be-
lieve Farina capable Of restoring portraits
properly, although he was for nearly four
teen years in virtual charge Of the John
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
ND Masters
~ Out of Sight

In the meantime, however, the public IS
denied a view of the paintings, which are
publicly owned, and they have been put
into storage warehouse. This, of course,
was better than leaving them in the John
son house, where the walls of the bath
room were adorned with Corots and
100000 worth Of other old masters were
stacked up on the back stairway. The cry
has been raised that the valuation of about
$4,500,00O placed OH the collection is too
high, and that the city is therefore paying
COO much in taxes on the paintings. But
Mr.. Widener, who ought to know, insists
that the valuation is really moderate. Il
has been said that the chief value Of the
collection lay in the fact that it provides
o consecutive history Of art, covering all
schools. Mr.. Widener, however, declares
that the paintings separated and in the
hands of dealers could be sold for more
than s7,000,O0o.
Mr.. Widener also denies the charges made
about the handling of the Wilstach col
lection. 1t has been asserted that the
100000 Whistler PORTRAIT of Woman"
has been damaged By some cleaning process;
that the canvas shows through the cheek
Similar charges are made as to Mllets
twilight" and various other valuable
iteris in the collection. Mr.. Morris. how
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
Ceveral Kinds of
~ Restorative Needed

In due time the interior restoration OF
the two buildings was completed, under
the direction of the Philadelphia Chapter,
American Institute of Architects. But for
some reason that has not yet been cx-
planned the art jury failed to rehang the
portraits, with the exception of half dozen
that had been restored An effort is being
made now to blame the delay on con-
troversy between the art Jury and Pasquale
Farina, restorer Of paintings, who has g
contract with the city for the restoration
Of about twenty portraits in the lnde
pendence Hall collection. But this does
not explain why the art Jury took ac-
tion with respect to other paintings in the
collection, numbering nearly 100, all Of
which are in need of some attention.
Farna started the present sQuabbe by
announcing that the art jury had been
negligent and that the whole collection is
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

G. johnson collection and has done some
remarkable work on the Wilstach colec-
ton. Local pride has been wounded by
the more or less open suggestion that tho
only place to get paintings restored is in
New York, but the facts so far brought to
light provide fairly good evidence that this
is only an attempted camouAage by those
who have been under fire.
These facts are that the art jury and the
Park Commission, intoxicated by the almost
arbitrary power given them by law or prece-
dent, have been seeking more power. More
and more in the last few years they have
become star chamber organizations that do
things to public collections and tell about
them aftcrward.
bare announcement was made last
spring that the Wilstach collection was to
be rearranged under Widener's direction.
But nothing was said about the plan to
purge the collection Of certain paintings
that Widener does not like. 1t has still to
be explained whether these originals
or the numerous fakes that have been un
loaded on the Wlstach fund by various
Philadelphia collectors, who took this
method, it is said, of recovering after being
"stung.''
When Widener did finally agree to talk
he announced that he had ordered the re-
hanging of all paintings in the Indepen-
dence Hall collection that would be safer
on the walls. There was no qualification
to this announcement. But when Andrew
Wright Crawford secretary of the art
jury got through translating it the order
provided that the paintings were to be hung
on the walls Of the room where they have
been stored for three years, on a plat
form to keep them off the floor. And not
a word was said about opening the collec-
tion to the public Presumably, in
its own good time, the art jury will look
into the collection, take a year or two for
restoration and then perhaps reopen the
National Gallery at independence Hall.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

in danger Of destruction. Ten portraits, all
by Charles Wilson peale, have been
gnawed by mice. All the damage is to
the corners, and in no instance is it ir-
reparable. Pigment and canvas have been
nibbled away in most instances, however,
calling for careful rebuilding. According to
Farina and others who have looked into the
unsavosy record Of political control at In
dependence Hall, the mice were attracted
by flour paste that was used for refining
many of the portraits about thirty-five
years ago. 1t 10 said that this agent also
was used in filling cracks, but If so the
paintings SO "restored" have escaped, SO
far the attention of the mice. In addl-
ton to this direct damage, however, it is
now charged, and admitted by the Bureau
of City Property, that many of the other
paintings are in bad condition. In some
instances the paint is cracked and Taking
and is so loose and brittle that the slightest
jar to the frame loosens fragments OF
the pigment
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
Dainted From Life
a And Irreplaceable

General Richard Montgomery" hero Of
Louisburg killed in the assault on Quebec
"Chevalier de Ia Lauzerne," a French
soldier in the American Revolution.
Robert Fulton" the inventor.
"Colonel Thomas Forrest an artillery
officer in the Revolution
Count de Volney," French soldier,
philosopher and traveller, friend Of Wash
ington and Franklin.
General Benjamin Lincoln q New Eng
land soldier in the Revolution.
The city owns another and better paint
ing of Forrest by Peale but the others, all
painted from life, are irreplaceable. Opin-
ion is divided as to the artistic value Of
the collection. But there can be no ques-
ton of the statement that it is the only
collection Of the work Of early American
artists, and that as such it is complete.
Painters whose works are included in it, in
addition to Charles Wilson Peale, are his
son, Rembrandt Peale; his brother, James
Peale; Thomas Sully, Bass Otis. Robert
Edge Pine and Gilbert Stuart.
Mr.. Widener's explanation of what mas
been done with the Johnson collection and
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

plans for it's future is generally satisfying.
In his will Mr.. Johnson provided that his
former home, at $40 South Broad Street,
was to be maintained as permanent nu-
scum for his paintings, stipulating that
they might be removed only if at any time
it became "injudicious" TO keep the col
lection there any longer. It was found
that it would cost 100000 to add n wing
to the building and make it semi-fireproof.
Even then there would not be room enough
for the exhibit of the entire collection.
Accordingly, the executors Of the Johnson
estate and his former law partners have
agreed to join Mr.. Wldener in an appeal
to the courts for an Interpretation Of the
"injudicious" clause permitting the removal
Of the collection to a museum. Plans
have already been drawn for this If the
project is carried through there will be
built on the parkway exquisite structure
just big enough for the Johnson collec-
ton, which will stand as a permanent
memorial to the great lawyer.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

whether in the garb Of civilian or in khaki,
made some inquiry about the missing por-
traits Most Of them had seen reproduc-
tions Of the originals in the hall collec-
tion and knew what they wanted 90 see.
The point is raised by such men as Har-
rison s. Morris, former director of the
Pennsylvania Academy Of Fine Arts,
that these portraits of historic figures
might have provided some patriotic ipspira-
ton for the citizens and the soldiers who
passed through the hall in the last three
years But they didn't, because they were
in storage, for no reason far made
public.
The list of Peale portraits damaged by
mice is as follows:
"Thomas McKean," a signer Of the
Declaration from Pennsylvania and an early
Governor Of the state.
General Henry Dearborn" 4 Revolu-
tionary physician and soldier; Secretary of
War under Jefferson and later Minister to
Portugal.
"Bishop William White" the first Ameri
can bishop, rector of old Christ Church
and chaplain Of the Continental Congress-
alexander Hamilton" first Secretary Of
the Treasury, etc.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

The present controversy had its origin in
the fact that Independence Hall is still
controlled by politicians. Curiously enough,
the political leaders are not responsible
for the damage done by mice, nor for the
fact that the collection has been closed for
three years. The nucleus Of the present
collection was gathered by Charles Wilson
Peale during the Revolutionary period, and
formed what was known "Peale's Mu
scum" It was purchased by the city about
seventy years ago. After many years Of
neglect various efforts to protect the col
lection and the buildings resulted III the
formation of the Independence Hall Ad
ganizaton did good work, but about q
dozen years ago it started to spend city
funds for reproductions of portraits of
Revolutionary characters. Before the pro-
tests of artists and historians called
halt the collection had grown from about
1870 paintings to more than 400, most Of
them of little historical or artistic value.
About three years ago the city appro-
priated funds for the restoration of Inde-
pendence and Congress halls, and it was
necessary to take down the paintings This
and timely exposure OF the things that had
been done by the advisory commission pro-
vided the opportunity for thorough over
hauling OF the collection by the Philadel
phia Art Jury. About 800 portraits that
never should have been placed in the col
lection were put aside for rejection.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

must seem very foolish Of me to tell you
this. But believed it firmly. And the
idea pleased me. One imagines many
droll things"
The furlough passed too quickly 70
suit Danielle, who found a real pleasure
IN her godson's company. In the course
Of their daily promenades they had long
talks together. Little by little she
learned from him things she had nor
known before-his age twenty-five
years) and his profession. He was a
Jewelry worker. His employers had q
large establishment at Lille and since
they were about to retire from business
just before the war it had been agreed
that their successor should keep Mechain
as director Of the manufacturing depart
ment. Later, no doubt by practising
economy, he would be able to set up
for himself. So many projects now be-
come unrealizable because of the inter-
vening catastrophe of war.
WHO knows?" said Nine Bordas. who
was present that day. "You will realize
them, after all. The war can't last for
ever. When it is over you will 20 to
work again to reach your goal. You will
found family. This will be only an in
terruption on the road to happiness"
Happiness" murmured the young
soldier, shaking his head. ~ know too
we'll now that I shall never overtake it."
Two days later he returned to his post
at the front. Thereafter Danielle had
noticed, at first with surprise and then
with annoyance, that a change had come
over their correspondence. Mechain
wrote almost as fiuently, and recounted,
as before, his various experiences. But
his letters became merely commonplace
narratives; or, at least, she found in
them fewer and fewer of those outpour-
ings of genuine feeling, those tender
shadings of sentiment, which only a very
deep interest can inspire
And now, after many postponements.
he had refused to make second visit to
the Villa Of Roses. 1t was the fnishino
touch!
Il must have hurt his feelings without
knowing it," said Danielle to herself
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
Philadelphia Waits While Mice Feed Priceless Pantir

ever, says the paintings are in good o.
diton. All of these paintings have No..
sent to New York for cleaning. Art ,or.
he{e are wondering why it wouldn't b.s.'
been safer to have the cleaners come
Philadelphia, if local talent is not .re
GENTLY skilful. In this connection Il snor,,
be said in simple justice to Farina ~.
he has played an important part IN s.
Wilstach collection. In 1912 ne was CALI
upon TO clean a group labelled youth ana
Love-" by Carlo Dolci, who died in ,ess
Catalogues Of his work contained no .,..
title as youth and Love-" but critics mr.
inspected the painting pronounced It =,
doubtedly genuine. It was described ..
follows in the Wilstach catalogue:
"a charming picture, in which is show,
a woman standing at a table, on whics
there is a great dish filled with fruits ~
all kinds. Behind her is an attendant and
in the foreground is delightful li.,,,
cupid. The background is very dark br.
the coloring is exceedingly rich in tone
and the picture is painted with great
wealth of detail and with the most e..
quisite charm and sweetness"
Farina, after inspecting the painting
came TO the conclusion that the expressons
and attitude of the figures we're not n
harmony with basket Of fruit. He rubbed
pear and disclosed an eye Finally Re
cleaned away the entire basket Of fru;.
and disclosed the head of John the Ban.
tist. The painting was then identified "a
"Salome with Head Of John the Baptist
a Dolci that had been "lost" for two hun.
dred years. Just why, or when, or where
the basket Of fruit was painted over ths
head nobody knows.
The great public objection to TIE handing
Of the Wistach collection IS that i i
closed. Other sections OF Memorial Hall
are open, and the place IS thronged WITH
visitors. Art lovers from out OF town fre.
quently visit the place for the sole pus.
pose Of seeing the Wilstach pictures, onl,
TO be informed that they arc being re.
arranged"
Mr.. Widener's announcement about ta,
famous collection made BY his father va,
extremely cautious He has IN mind tht
formation Of a corporation similar to ths
Of the Metropolitan Museum, of New York
TO which collectors would feel safe in lesv
irg their paintings to keep them OFT o
the hands OF politicians. Il such corpora
tion can be formed he may leave his col
lection to Il.