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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-12-30

Somewhere in a pine clad valley
in the mountains in the year 1910, a
band of hardy trappers and fur
traders camped after a long and ar
duous trip up the Clark's Fork OF
the Columbia river, The. site was
beautiful, but natural beauty was not
what they were seeking. The place
was also propitious for gathering
furs and pelts, and this, rather tina
the beautiful falls of the Clark's
Fork, the high, snow-clad mountains,
and the shady forests in the valleys,
led this band of men to establish the
first trading post in western Mon
tana. They had been sent to explore
and to buy for the Northwestern
Company, organized a few years be-
fore in Canada, and they crept up
the Columbia into a country which
had never been visited by white men,
except those who had a few years be-
fore passed through with Lewis d
Clark. Just where they camped, II
lust where they planted the first fur
trading post west of the continental
divide, and within the present boun-
daries of Montana, neither history
nor legend tell, but it was not far
from the present thriving city of
Thompson Falls, and the euphonious
Indian name for the falls was forgot
ten, or perhaps never learned, by
these first white men, for they nam
ed the cataract for the leader of their
party, Thompson of the Northwest
ern Company"
How long this post remained and
was used as an actual fur buying
point is another fact %beclouded in the
mists of the beautiful falls, but its
existence was short, and the next
commercial venture within western
Montana was the establishment by
the Hudson's Bay company of its
Post creek fur trading post on Post
creek, about midway of the present
Flathead Indian reservation. His
torians tell US that this station was
established about 1S47, and was the
only post ever operated in Montana
by the Hudson's Bay company, one
of the greatest pioneers of American
merchandising. The post was a sue
cessful one, and for many years con-
tinued to do a thriving business, buy
ing pelts and furs from the few white
anu Tic many Anu4dn anu
hunters and in exchange giving them
tobacco, food and clothing.
Start of Stevensville
Another and most different estab-
lishment, had, however, been made in
the beautiful Bitter Root Valley, be-
tween the time the Northwestern
Company came to the falls of the
Clark's Fork and the Hudson's Bay
company planted itself on Post
Creek. The Selfish Indians of the
Root had heard of Christianity
and after many years effort and
many difficult trials, they had in
duced the good Father De Smet to
establish st. Mary's Mission, about
midway in their beautiful valley. 1t
was a most favored location for per-
manent settlement, but after the
BIackfeet Indians had threatened
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-12-30

forests, without towns or trading
posts, until n had reached far into
the Idaho gold mining country where
settlements which Wed with Ban
mack, Virginia City and Last Chance
on the Montana side of the Bitter
Roots. All of western Montana was
embraced in Missoula county.
Some Early Records
The earliest accurate record of
the commercial activities of Montana
known to be in existence, is in the
files of R. G.. Dun & Co., proprietors
of the mercantile agency. This rec
ord consists of a directory of the
merchants of Montana for the year
1867, compiled by r. G. Dun & Co.,
and while it undoubtedly contains err
rors, due to the great difficulty of
obtaining definite information in
Montana SO many years ago, it sheds
light on the names and locations of
many businesses that have long since
been forgotten.
At the time this volume was pub
lished, Helena and Virginia City
were the only towns of any conse-
quence in the state. In the western
end of Montana Territory, Missoula
Mills was listed, a general store and
mill at that time being conducted as
Worden & Co., and at Hellgate the
firm of Higgins & Worden was listed
as Indian traders and general mer-
chants. At Blackfoot, far to the
north, j. B. Cox was listed as a gro
Ger, and M. Branna & Co. operated
a general store. John Grant had a
saw mill and hotel at Deer Lodge
and Dance G Stuart had a general
store there. In the whole state there
were but S3 traders listed.
The discovery Of gold, the early
farming development, and the en-
bryo efforts to raise fruit in the
vicinity of Stevensville, to say moth
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-12-30

counties of western Montana. Where,
according to Dun's list of 1866 there
were but two or three traders listed
throughout this entire region, the
present records of R. G.. Dun & Co.
show All merchants in Missoula
county, 1853 in Flathead, 1877 in RAJ
vaIli, 1O2 in Sanders, 125 in Lincoln
and 40 in Mineral.
Truly old Missoula Mills may well
be proud of the commercial develop
ment she has witnessed.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-12-30

Watch Cuticura Improve Your SkIns
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment
Wash off Ointment in five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. 1t
is wonderful sometimes what Cuticura
will do for poo compilations, %dandruff,
itching and red rough hands.-Adv.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-12-30

ed the Bitter Root until it reached
the junction of the St. Regis and
turned north to meet the Clark's
Fork of the Columbia. All else, west
of the 18th parallel, according to
this venerable map, was a vast wild
erness of mountains and rivers and
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-12-30

THIS HISTORICAL SKETCH OF EARLY DAY BUSINESS CON
DITIONS IN WESTERN MONTANA, FROM THE PEN OF PHILIP
S. RUSH, DISTRICT MANAGER OF r. G. DUN & CO., FOR MON
TANA, WAS SUBMITTED IN A CONTEST FOR HISTORICAL RE-
SEARCH WORK AT THE RECENT WESTERN MONTANA FAIR
AND WON FIRST PRIZE.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-12-30

built, and the present city of Mis-
soula received its start from the two
mills and little store, and the settle
ment was named Missoula Mills.
Five miles from The Mills, another
settlement existed for a few years,
known as Hellgate, and for some
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
300 GERMANS DEMANDED
SEVERAL SONS OF FORMER
KAISER ON WAR CRIME LIST
Nearly All Prominent Enemy Figures
In World Wnr Summoned
for Trial.

PARIS. Feb. 3.-Paul Dutasta. see
retary o,f The peace conference, this
h"ad "i the German delegation. the
list % German persons whose cNtradi-
ton is demanded from Gcrrnany.
The list is headed by former Crown
i'rincc Frcd"rirk William and several
other sons OF the former German En-
pcror. The list will hc handed to ia
ron Kurt won LcrSucr. tho German
representative here, this afternoon.
Included in the list are Or. .Theo-
bald Won l'cthmann. iio.!weg. former
German Imperial chancelIor;. Field
Marshal Won iIndcnbuTE, General
Erich I.udcndorh, formerly first quar-
t.rrnastcr general; Field Marshal Won
Of bavaria: the Duke o: Wurttemberg
and a number OF other princes and
500 Arc on List.
The total number Of names on the
list is about 500. and II is divided into
eight Sectons. The nrst section is a
follow seven other lists. giving the
names. rank and accusations OF per
sons whose names were supplied by
Great Britain. France. Italy; Eeieiun.
Roumania .IuGo. .Siavia and Poland
The draft not, 70 De sent TO Ger
nany with the nst OF persons whose
allies was approved by the council OF
ambassadors today. II was decided by
tho council that neither tn" note nor
tn. list should he made public here.
Discuss Reply to Holland.
The council also discussed the reply
10 Holland regarding the surrender OF
former Emperor William 10 the allies,
which holland refused in her recent
answer 10 the allied demand. The
terms OF tho proposed allied response
were considered az length, and Will
be further taken up at III. next meet
ing Of the counci, on Friday. l: Is
not expected. however. that Il dccis ion
viii b. reached on that day. as the
different governments Interested must
be consulted.
The req est OF Poland for arms and
some time by the council II vas no;
decided. however. whether help or this
Kind would be supplied TO the Polisl,
EnNcrnm1nt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
BIG WET CARGO IS SEIZED
OWNERS OF YARMOUTH'S
WHISKY APPEAL TO COURT
Apply for Injunction to Restrain Fed
erni Omctal, From Interfering
with Liquor.
tBy Associated Press. !

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Thc Black
star steamship Yarmouth. which sailed
for Havana last month with n S4.SO0.-
600 cargo of whisky, only TO put back
here for repairs, was seized by the
government late today
Supervising Fedora! Prohibition In
sDector Shcvlin formally notified the
captain that the vessel could not de-
part. and announced that tomorrow he
would begin unloading the LIQUOR 70.
storage in bonded warehouses;
Counsel for the owners, a corpora :
tion composed OF negroes announced
that he would apply to the Federal
Court for an injunction restraining
Sncvl!n from interfering with the ship
or it's cargo.
\ guard OF fifteen prohibition agents
has been on board since wo-kmcn re-
Gently were. discovered trying to make
CT from the ship in a small boat with
htty-SiN bottles OF whisky.
Captain Cockburn, the negro master
OF the Yarmouth. appeared before
Sherlin today to explain how fourteen
cases or whisky got from the vessel; );
hold to an upper deck under a large
tarpaulin. where prohibition agents
found 1t.
He said 1t had been moved SO tha,
a passengers baggage might be un-
loaded. When the ship spranE a len k
CIT the New Jersey coast, after It sail
ed :. few hours before prohibition went
into effect. the captain said. 500 cascs;
OF whisky were thrown overheard to
right Il heavy starboard list. uo said
he came back to New York instead OF
making for Norfolk, as he prcferretl
the Northern port.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
SHIPPING BOARD CLOSES
SALE OF ONE GERMAN SHIP
Bids for 20 other Liners Arc u.;,n
Considered. but Decision Js
withheld
BN Associated Press. I

WASHINGTON. Feb. a.--coincia.,,
with the explanation OF Bl,igalicr.
General Hines. chief of the army
transport service, to the Senate Com
mcrce Committee of the War Depart
ment's attitude toward the sale of
former German passenger liners. tho
shipping Board today announced the
sale OF the Mercury. one OF the thirty
CORNER German ships for which thc
board recently received bids
The Mercury. however, is not one Of
the vessels against the sale OF which
tho War Department has protested.
'rhn Mercury, Il vessel of 1035O dead
weight tons. the board announced was
sold To Charles c. 4. Fitch of Tho
American International Bureau Of
SIpniios. Of New York. The purchase
price was not made public. oificials
explaining that it was subject to mod j.
ilcationS.
Bids for the twenty other for
ter German passenger ships still are
sinG considered by the board, and
jnairman Payne said tonight that il
tNas unlikely that any decision would
~, reached for day or two
In the meantime II is expected that
an agreement will be reached with the
War department In tho matter of the
disposal OF such vessels as tho depart
ment has included In its transport
The board also announced the sale
of the Pcquot, an $500 ton cargo ship.
formerly German owned. 10 tho wv
mans steamship Company for s1.335-
900.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
DIRECTOR HINES HEARS
CLAIMS OF MILLIONS
OF RAHWAY WORKERS
F,rsf Session With Representa-
fires Fails TO C,ystnUi-e
Mfo Definite Program.
TIsv Associ,tci Press /

WASHINGTON. Feb 3.-Prolonsed
discussion of demands for Increased
wages between railroad adminstra
ton officials and representative OF
the 100000 employees of Federal
controlled railroads had ncttcd no tan
Eihlc results when tho frs; session
Of the conference adjourned tsniSht.
While neither Director General
lines nor the laho. leaders would
make public statement concerning
the days negotiations. il was under
stood that tho argument thus far had
failed to crystalline into a definite pro-
gram. DIRECTOR General Hines had
not presented his proposals in their
entirety when the conference broke UP
until tomorrow. having adopted the
policy of hearing argument from all
union heads as each particular state
1nent of the governments case was
laid before the conference. The ad-
minis stration thus obtained compre-
honsive idea OF IN. labor View as in
dividual claims and counter s
were taken up.
II was not believed toniEh; that the
conference would result in solution
of the whole wage problem. Some of
the demands were expected 10 he with
drawn, and others probably will be
compromised or b" rcSubmittcd 10 the
union membership directly affected.
All Will be ihrcShcd over, howcvcr
before the conference ends.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
REVOLU77OKARLES TAKE
CHARGE OF AFEARSM
PORT OF WADIVOSTOK
Wujor-Ccnerai CrdUes Gables III
WiH Not Interfere With
Troops Departure.
inv A.socia,cdp prca. !

WASHINGTON. Feb. S-Another
revolution has occurred in Eladiyostok,
the Siberian port through which the
American cNpeditionary forces are be
ing returned home.
Major-Gcncral Graves, in message
dated January 81. received today at
the war Department, reported that
the outbreak was purely local in char
acter. and that the revolutionists were
in control OF the city. Allied troops
were patrollinG the streets to protect
citizens and prevent robbery
Inc platform announced by the rcvo-
lOtionists. the general said, declares
against civil war in Siberia and for
the end % foreign Interference in
Siberian affairs.
In announcing General. Graves. mes
sage. Secretary Baker said the revo-
luton would not interfere with the
departure OF the American troops
which began last month. The sccre
tary said the American army stores
IN FladivoStok were not large, but
mat there was considerable guam
titE of army material at VladivostoIz
which had been sold to the Russian
Cooperative Society
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
MORE THAN SCORE DIE WHEN
TRAIN PLUMGES INTO RIVER
Engine. Mail and Colored Passenger
Coach Drop Through Open
DrawbridXc.
[ BY Associated Press.
DrprT IN1l,

SHREVEPORT. LA. Feb. 3.-Two
trainmcn are known to have been
negroes are believed dead in the wreck
OF the ST. Louis, Iron Mountain and
southern premier train. which plunged
through an open drawbridgc over the
Tensas River at 1:30 o'clock this morn
ing.
The two known dead are: James
Casteel. fireman, and Sam McCulicn.
express messenger, both white.
Most OF the others reported dead
were in the negro coach the only
passenger coach to go through the
draw. According TO reports the cars
are in nifty feet of water. and none
OF the bodies have been recovered.
Survivors say that the engine, ex-
press car and negro coach went
through the draw. which was open
TO allow the passage OF steamboat
and tow, and il is believed that on
account of a heavy fog the engineer
did not see the signals.
James Taylor. the engineer, had his
leg broken and received internal in
jurcs. Taylor went down with the
engine. but managed to make his
escape from the cab after the engine
plunged into the water.
The mail clerk and some others. who
were standing on the platform of the
express car. escaped by jumping into
the river.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
CYCLONE DUE IN VIRGINIA
HEAVY STORM ADVANCING
FROM GEORGIA N0RTHWAR0
DownpOur of Rain Here During Entire
Day Continues Unabated Through
out Night.

a cyclonic disturbance is central oeer
Eastern Georgia and is moving slowly
no!theastward into Virginia. h C
Weather bureau at Washington an
nounccd last night.
The Southern disturbance has been
attended By heavy rains in Southern
Virginia the. carolnas. Georgia and
Alabama. and warnings have been is
sued for floods in the rivers in these
states. Storm warnings arc. displayed
on the Atlantic Coast from Hatteras 20
Rain Will continue in the South At
lantic states. the announcement sa id.
II will be colder today and Thursday
Lil<cpcd to Noah's DsSes.
Indications at a late hour last night
pointed 20 possible state of affairs in
which the citizens of Richmond might
bc likcned unto old Noahs doves. h3v-
ing no place to alight that was not al
ready uIlcr water.
Rubber boots and slickers, likewise
umbrellas. we're more 10 be desired
whose shoes leaked. or TO the fair maid
in low shoes End silken hose. For the
was even spiteful, slanting hard
against unavailinG umbrellas.
Colder Weather Promised.
over on Chimborazo' Hin the United
States weather man put down various
mystical signs and symbols from which
he WAS able to forecast that il was go
ing 10 keen right Oh raining here in
the South Atlantic States. growing
The local rainfall In the twelve hours
ending at o'clock last night had
reached l.9:. and it was the same for
ihe twelve hours before that. lie said.
There has been n deficiency OF 90
since January /. the weather man fur
tho, stated which deficiency is rapidly
like an overflow. and a few Hood signs
might he Used TO advantage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
PLEDGE SUPPORT IN FIGHT
ON CLOTHING PROFITEERING
StabiIiHation Of Prices SuCgested Az
Remedy to Bring Down the
Cost.
tRE Associated Pre:s.j

WASHINGTON. Fob. 3.-Increased
production and sterilization of prices
arc necessary 10 reduce. the price OF
clothing. dealers in mems wear today
informed Howard Figg. who is in
charge OF the Department OF Justice
campaign to reduce the cost of living.
Representatives OF the clothing
trade. concluding \ two days confer
cnce, adopted resolutions plcdgins CO.
operation of the manufacturers mcr-
chants. producers and employees in
the clothing industry to the Depart
mcnt of Justice, which was called upon
to investigate charges of profitccring
and. If substantiatcd, to institute
prosecutions. y committee. composed
of one member from each orSani.at ion
was appointed 10 assis, MIR: Figg in
carrying out the recommendations of
the conference. organizations repre-
scnted were the National Retail
Clothiers Association. National Dry
Goods Association. National Associa-
ton Of C!othicrs, .Amalsamated Cloth
ing Workers, Clothing Manufacturers
Association of New York, American
Association of Woolcn and Worstcd
Manufacturers. National Association OF
Wool manufacturer American Cotton
Association. Mississippi. Valley Asso.
citation. Cotton States Official Ad-
visory. Marketing Board. and the AS
sociation Of Presidents OF State
Farmers Unions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
ONLY SON OF EARL
FOUND AT WORK nv
LONDON YHOUSE
As Chorus 10y, Heir Manages
10 Earn Salary Of
$50 Il Week.
LRv Universal Scrvicc.l

LONDON. Feb. 3.--Niscount Glcraw-
~, only son and heir TO Earl .innesley.
has been discovered wnrl.inE as a
chorus hoy IN London revue, at Il
salary of 500 a week
The carldom OF Aunesley is ono OF
the Oldest in britain. Always the
holders OF tho title have been promi-
nent in their countrN's affairs
Glcrawly il the first 10 depart from
the traditional custom that an Annes-
ley should always enter tho military or
diplomatic service Of his country
Il needed the money" is the only
reason tho young vscount gives for
adopting tho chorus as a profession
MY personal income is not moro Than
$4,000 year" he says. and I need
more. ! am not wealthy, especially
in those dANS of high nricnsn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
GEORGIA DEACON FACES
CHARGE OF MOOMSHINIMG
Given Notice OF Complaint az lie COM
pictcs Service Jury
Foreman.
By Associated Press. |

COLUMBUS. GA. Feb. 3.--Aftcr sit
ting as foreman OF Superior Court
jury and concurrins in several YER
diets of guilty for violation. OF the
prohibition laws in Harris County. Joe
w. RoZicr. deacon III u church. was
made defendant in ''moonShine"
case himself. according to word here
today from the county seat.
TO twelve months on the chain gang.
but taier Judge Gus II. Howard ruled
he might pay a $40 hne and serve
only four months. The judge declined
TO omit the whole sentence, holding
that to let off with Il fine persons con-
victed of violating prohibition laws is
in Il certain sense a corm OF licensing
the liquor business.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
REPORT ROAD BILLS
EXTENDING SYSTEM
Action Is Taken Over Protest of
Senator Goolrick, of High
way Commission.
ADDS LARGELY TO MILEAGE
Trinkle Gives Notice He Will
Fight Further Changes in
Road Program.

Three senate and four House bills.
calling for extensions OF Tho state
highway system were reported favor
ABLY Yesterday afternoon by ,hc SEN
ate Roads and Internal Navigation
committee. although Senator G. O'C,on-
or Goodrich. OF E'redcricksbur- a
member Of the state Highway Com
mission. appeared before the commit
tee and protested against rccomnon
dations for changes in the existing
network OF roads approved at tho spe.
|'ai session o' inc General Assembly.
Act E'nvorably on DiIIwyn Road.
The committee acted favorabiv on a
oi.l introduced by Senator Ferguson
ior the incorporation in the State
I.Gr hignwa. system OF road twenty
Ioi!lwyn TO point on tho Norfolk
bristol Highway. two miles from Ap-
pomattox Courthouse This road IL
Is proposed. will be known as the Lee
l'ivouac- -AppomattoN Highway and
Viii not only be OF benefit 10 Euck-
means for thousands OF tourists TO
visit the scenes ot the last days of tho
Confcderacy.
1t will cut or twenty miles to Rich :
which hoGsheads OF tobacco wcrc roil
cd to the Capitol in olden days.
VIII Support No Other Change.
=, In voting for the bill, Senator
last road measure that ne would sup
port, Ia aking tho view of Senator Cool
rick that tho highway system outlined
by the commission should be made Of
tective before additional burdens were
imposed on the state
Senator Gravatt chairman of the
committee, also voted against report
ing out tho road bills. while Senator
Jeifrics voted for favorable report,
| with the understanding that he can
oHcr amendments on the floor OF the
[ senate. his purpose being TO have tho
! bills enacted, but the work to be de-
! icrred until after the present network
. of highways has been completed
LcnEIhens System 600 Miles.
Senator Gooirick. in asking that the
Senate do not recommend any further
new road for Improvement. stated
that the proposed network OF roads
consists OF 3.1o0 miles. and that bills
nov pending would increase this by
900 miles.
notwithstanding tho objections reg
istered. Senate bills No. 09. l61 and
l66 and House bills No. 66. 90, Go and
100 were reported favorable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
FOUR DIE AFTER PARTAKING
OF "BARBER SHOP BOOZE"
Eight Others Arc in Serious Condition
Following Isc OF Facc-Tonic
SniTIfs.
iEx Tnir"rgai Scry!cc.l

F'REEPORT. ILL, Feb. 3-Four
men are dead and eight others are in
the hospital, seriously i'll. as result
of drinking barber shop booze" at n
party Sunday night in n local barber
shop
The beverage was concocted by
members of the party. using floral
spirits as base These spirits are
used in face tonics
Within a few hours after drinking
the liquor all of the men became i'll
and We're taken to tho hospital. Their
bodies turned black and blue. the ply
SicianS reported.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-04
IBy Associated Press. 7

NEW YORK. Feb. ::.-At "a con-
ference today OF religious orEnniHn-
tions engaged I'm relief work
abroad. Ii Nvns decided that at least
S10,OtO,OOO. I'm addition to amounts
now available, IL urgently needed
to alleviate distress in Europe and
the Near f:Hst. Representatives OF
the Interchurch World Movement,
y. VI. &. A., y. w. &. A., tho kmcri-
can Friends Service Committee and
other religious bodies attended the
meeting, which wnS called by tho
Federal Council of the Churches OF
Christ In America.
In reports submitted Mt the con-
ference showed that 2,NbO.O0O child
rem In eastern and southern Europe
were now being given n daily sup