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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29
MON AMA BANKS HAVE OVER
QUARTER BILLION IM CASH

Money O. deposit in the banks of Montana late in 1919 toaled $231-
595l29, according to a tabuation just made by H. s. Magraw, state super
intendent of banks.
The report includes the totals of 278 state banks, eight private banks
and 14O out of 142 national banks. There are 428 banks of all kinds doing
business sin the state
On the last call made by the state bank examiner the state and private
state, amounting to $127179,020 IS compared to $123952,587, the pre-
The total resources of the national banks or November II, 1919, showed
a total IT $1O7,642,542, making a total of 231,595,129 for all the banks in
the state.
The total deposits o n this call we're $104 SCI, 28 for the state and pn
vat eb anks, n SSS,OO2,l40 fol- the national banks, making a total of 1892,
or all banks; of this amount ST., $50 500 is made u Of time GER
tificates O. deposit and savings accounts.
Comparing this amount with the savings deposits since the beginning
OF the war IN 1917 the examiner gives the following figures IA the last call
to the declarat1o of "a nc o n the first call after the armisice was
signed:
March 1917, time n savings deposits were--$49499,673
December 81, 1918, time and savings deposits we're 58530,343
November II, 1919, time and savings deposits we're 72569,366
Showing al increase Of $14039,023 since December 81, 1918, and an
increase of $25,069693 since March g., 1917.
Taking everything into consideration, the financial situation in Montana
n a very satisfactory condition, and me good crop will relieve the strain
all the banks lin the state have felt during the drought conditions Of the past
years.
By counties, the distribution of cash is as follows:
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29

Sam Hill was one of the attrac-
tions at the Billings good roads
meeting. Hill was one of the foun-
ders of Great Falls and a pioneer
of Montana. He is now a retired
capitalist and lives in a beautiful
home in the Puyallup valley, in
Washington.
In his address to the road makers,
Mr.. Hill told of incidents that occur-
red when Great Falls was a village
of a few hundred people. The boost
spirit, which has made of Great Falls
the fine city that it is today, was
apparent in those days, according to
Mr.. Hill. Memorial day was ap-
preaching and some of those interest
ed in the town thought it would be
a good idea to hold a Memorial day
observance. Arrangements were
made through James J. Hill for the
best orator that could be obtained
in the Twin Cities. The railroad
magnate picked Martin Maginnis,
then considered one of the most elo-
quent speakers in the northwest.
Cowboys and Indians
About 200 persons, including cow
boys and Indians, were present when
Colonel Maginnis arose to speak. He
was in fine form and swayed his aud
fence with his eloquence. Colonel
Maginnis, as nearly everyone in Mon
tana knows, had been a distinguish
ed soldier in the civil war, then fresh
in the memory of those who had par
ticipated in it, and was full of his
L. Il I4I n -vA Il" C10t for Tho
soldier dead and knew how to talk
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29
ONLY 2S4 VETERANS OF
CIVIL WAR In MONTANA

Montana has just 284 Civil war
veterans, according to j. P. Mccain,
after an inspection of the G. A. R.
posts in the state. He likened the
hoary veterans to a thin blue line"
Mr.. Mccain is the department COM
mander of the G. A. R. in Montana.
Mr.. Mccain, who is a pioneer resi-
dent of western Montana and is an
active worker for the Grand Army
despite his advanced age, has just re-
turned from an official visit to the
various Montana posts, having stop
ped off at Butte, Helena, Livingston,
Billings and several other towns. He
officiated at the installation of Off
GERS at each of these posts and re-
ports that all are flourishing and in
excellent condition.
Though 284 Union veterans are
carried on the rolls of the state en-
campment, there are a number who
are not affiliated with the organiza-
ton.
The annual state encampment of
the Grand Army of the Republic will
be held at Livingston on June II,
Is and 10, Mr.. Mccain announced.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29

been in the office under George o.
Eaton, John S. M. Neill, E. w. Beat
tie, F. j. Cone, Jerry Locke and
Henry Gerharz.
Mr.. Gerharz resigned to enter bust
ness for himself and after nomination
by Senators Myers and Walsh, Mr..
Billiard has just been confirmed by
the United States senate. He expects
to enter upon his new duties Febru-
airy /.
"I hope to make the office of the
surveyor general a sourc of bene-
ficial information to prospective min
ing lei and persons desiring infor-
nation in regard to agricultural
land" Mr.. Billiard said, when asked
of his plans.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29
OLD TWO DOT
FOOLED COWBOYS
LEFT THEM IN CHICAGO WITH
OUT MONEY FOR PLAYING
PRACTICAL JOKE
''Two Dot Wilson Was Famous Cat
tie King of Early Days; at Instance
of His Cowboys He Was Arrested
in Chicago as Vagrant and How He
Got Even.

1.-TWO Dot" Wilson was a famous
cattle baron of central Montana in
the days of the open range. He
took his sobriquet, or rather had
it wished on him, because of his
cattle brand, two large dots, and
the town OF Twodot, in Wheatland
county, is named for the ''Two
Dot" ranch, N of the places
where he made his headquarters.
He became a mar of considerable
wealth, but was always, even in the
days of his old age, a cowboy. One
aso he made a large shipment OF
steers to Chicago, and several of his
cowboys who went with him thought
they would have ONE fun at his ex-
pense.
The boys we're walking up a street
near the stockyards, 1.-TWO Dot be-
ing perhaps half a block behind them.
They met a policeman and told him
the old man following them was a
vagrant and that he had asked them
for money. 1.-TWO Dots" appear
ance, being dressed just as he was
on the range, bore out the charge
and the policeman promptly arrest
ed the old cowman. He wanted to
know what he was arrested for but
was told CURLY that the police magis-
trate was the man for him to talk to,
and that if he did not submit to ar
rest, there would be trouble. AS he
had left his revolver at the stock
Yards he was forced to submit.
Passed His Own Bank
So 1.-TWO Dot" went along with the
officer, while his cowboys, keeping
under " half a block away, laugh
I'd. AS Wilson and the officer passed
bank 1.-TWO Dot" asked if he could
20 into the bank to get some money.
The policeman consented and accom-
panied him.
1t happened to be the bank in
which 1.-TWO Dot" had just deposited
small fortune, the proceeds of a
ale of a train load of Montana
teers. He walked up to the cash
er's window with Sthe officer at his
lbow and asked if he could get a
heck cashed.
Certainly, Mr.. Wilson," replied
he obliging cashier. "You have
bout 100000 or deposit here. How
luch do you want?"
"Blanked if / know how much this
lankety blank policeman wants." re-
lied the irate cattle king to the as
enlistment of the policeman, who i'm
lediately gave him his liberty.
Gets Even With Cowboys
But before the policeman got away
'om Wilson he told of the job the
)wboys had made him and Wilson
lie victims of. Wilson got their des-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29

far away, with Horace Brewster in
charge of their stuff. Henry Seiben
also had a big outfit with Frank
Arnett as foreman.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29

cription. They were his cowboys. He
remembered that he had not paid
them and that they had an appoint
ment with him at their hotel where
he was to give them their seasons
wages. Instead of going to the hotel
he kept out of sight for a day and
then took the train back to Montana.
leaving them to find their way back
as best they could. 1t is needless to
add that they never tried to play a
practical joke on 1.-TWO Dot" again.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29
MONTANA CROP VALUE
1919 TOTALS S6O,OOO,OOO

Montana crops planted on 4,328,-
600 acres yielded s59,493,00O in
1919, according to figures received
by Charles d. Greenfield, commits
sioner of agriculture and publicity,
from the federal department of ag-
riculture.
The products, acreage and yield
for the year were divided as follows:
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29

In addition, Montana produced H.
600 bushels of pears, valued at SO a
bushel. The total apple crop was
1~,29S,000 bushels, of which $4,000
bushels comprised the commercial
crop.
The growth of the corn acreage In
Montana is another factor in its pro-
duction. In 1900 there were 1888
acres in corn, which yielded a value
of s14,172; in 1909 it increased to
5000 acres with a value of $4,000
and in 1915 it increased to 10000
acres with a value of $1,352,0OO.
The last year broke all records for
corn production with 10000 acres
crop, which returned s2,S51,O0O.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29

Northern Montana was soon in it's
glory as a GOV country. The ranges
were filled up and the cowpuncher
was having his day. Spring and fall
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29
FIRST MEMORIAL
in GREAT FALLS
TOWN BOOSTERS HELD DECORA.
TION DAY EXERCISES BUT
HAD NO DEAD

Martin Maginnis, After Eloquent Tri-
butte to Soldier Dead, Asks Way to
Cemetery, and Was Told the Town
Had None; Why Cooney Remained
in Great Falls.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-01-29

The advice Watch your step!"
was SO necessary to pedestrians
in the city of Washington as it is
right now. So many ears are to the
ground.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08

cousin. Agnes May Hammond near
Hilltop.
Mrs. J. r. Payne and grand-daugh-
ter. Axle Of Richmond spent the
week end with her daughter. Mrs. Jim
Anderson.
Mr.. j. T.. and s. A. Hammond mot
ored to Richmond Monday and spent
the day with their nephew Mr.. Joe
Hammond.
Mr.. Colonel Hammond spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with his sis
ter. Mrs. w. NJ. Metcalf on the Kinks
willie pike.
Mrs. W. NJ. Metcalf and attractive
little daughter. Mary Bane. spent
Wednesday with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J Il. Hammonds.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. McQuerry and
little son of Bryantsville spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dutch GafYney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart Smith and
little son Alvin Henderson have re-
turned to their home in Lexington
after spending several days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08
POINT IEAvELL.-

Miss Laura Morris Is visiting her
sister in Franklin Ohio.
Miss Mary Belle spent Saturday
night and Sunday with home folks.
Messrs Oscar Fisher and Leonard
Hammond spent Sunday in Richmond.
Mrs. J. NJ. Bell and son Ira Lee.
spent Thursday afternoon in Paint
Lick.
Mr.. Ceph Morgan is having electric
lights put in his beautiful home near
Hill top.
Mr.. Herbert Mitchell has returned
from Barboursville where he has
been attending school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur GafYney and
little daughter Oracle are visiting her
father Mr. w. M. Payne at Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. Baird and chill
dren and Mrs. Thomas Owens spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. J. z. Ham
monds.
Misses Ethyl and Mary Elizabeth
Hammond spent Sunday with their
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08

fund.- 10 pay fes the eesssssesiss OF
sseh road. When the county has
sstisssd thsse requirement.. the state
Hishwsy cowmissios may proceed
to eeassrset such road In the sane
wsy and manner under the same reg
sistioas that they construct other
roads 90 hsreis provided. They shsh
Keep careful account of the money
thus advanced by the county 10 the
State. and when the project Of which
such road 10 q part shall have been
completed. the State shall refund 10
the County the full amount Of money
thus advanced With proper esvtihes.
ton Of the State Highway Commits.
sion"
This Is the only provision In the
new road bill which has any connect
ion with reimbursement and you will
carefully note that an arrangement
Of this kind win need to be perfected
with the new State Highway Com
mission. and that u will in no way be
mandatory for them to enter into
such agreement. being purely with
in their discretion. I feel sure in
some instances. TO hasten the con-
struction Of certain important pro-
jeets in our State. that this Commits
sion will see NJ to enter into such
agreement with counties that have
funds available for the financing OF
the project. but do not believe that
indiseriminate use will be made Of
this plan. rs IL would create too large
liability for future years to take
care Of. You will also note that even
though such an arrangement Is made.
no reimbursement can be given until
the project Of which the road in that
particular county is n part has been
completed in its entirety.
To my mind. the two above men.
toned paragraphs are Of more con.
cern TO the various counties ut the
present time than any other par, Of
this new road bill. and trust that
this explanation. although n personal
one. will be Of some benefit to you In
a more thorough understanding Of the
present status Of road construction
up until the time the new law beeom-
es effective.
JOE s. BOGGs.
Commissioner Of Public Roads.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08
CARTERSvILLE.

Little Cora Jordan Bryant is very
III at this writing.
Little Ballard Smith is very IN with
pneumonia at this writing.
Mrs. c. s. Roop is visiting relatives
and friends in Paint Lick this week
Miss Estelle Davis visited her
cousin Lorraine Davis Saturday night
Mrs. Sam Davis entertained quite
number Of young folks Saturday p.
NJ.
Mr.. Zaek Hester made a business
trip to Richmond on Monday Of this
week.
Mrs. Eliza Conn Is visiting her
daughter Mrs. Z. Whitehead at Nina
this week.
Rev. b. c. Gamble filled his regular
appointment Mt Cartes Chapel Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie wylie and son
Ralph visited his grandmother. Mrs.
John Angiin Sunday.
Mrs. A. r. Carter and children
were the week end guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Pitts at Berea.
There vii be prayer meeting at
Carriers Chapel on every Wednesday
evening, beginning at seven O'Clock.
Mrs. Lueretia Wilson and Luke
Ervon drove TO Rev. y. Y. Bryants
Wednesday evening and were quietly
married.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jennings Mosier died Wednesday
and was buried in the Cartersyille
cemetery.
Miss Cora Carter and neice. Miss
Cora Carter. have returned from
pleasant visit with Mrs. J. II. Hamil-
ton Of near Lancaster
Mr.. and Mrs. b. II. Jennings and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Todd
Of Berea were the pleasant guests Of
Mrs. J. T. Allen sr.. Sunday.
On Sunday afternoon a hail storm
and wind storm swept thru this place
taking the porch and roof off Mr..
Clayton Coon's house and damaging
Mr.. Mike woolwine's and Mr.. Mike
Jennings buildings some.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08
Foley's
Honey and Tar
COnpOlMO

rs PLEASANT TO TAKE. sad
sooshs the rev. iaaamed surfaces: s,ops
the rssplne. s,fsnsline feeling In the
throat. II 70 made OF the puresi. fresh-
Get and hnea ingredients 10 be had. co.,
tsins no opisies OF other harmful druls,
and costs twice as much to make e
any imitation Of u.
Evsy uss~ . FdssA
ny hiils ~ he'd severe srssh Il srsss
saS I hssssils sslssso he ~ssls ks.s asss 4 4
he'd I'D tssa tes fslsy hsasy sas Tar. T-s
assss rsllsvsd han saa he wsni 70 slsss sa4
zee trssklss ~ mere Mo W. N. Thsssisa.
M w lotk s.. Lssls kssA. Asa
q am 10 ay s.zk,y ss.ssih ysss ed I 90
ss,.siss ~sh si.ns an N. threat. 81 vssp
&c . = ~ 2. .a.. fs' i.ss'b sss r:s Ass
Folsy's Hossy and Tar 10 sseea-
ossdsd ies eoslAs. eolds. hosnsssss.
tieklis1 81 he shsoss. spssaodis GROUP,
vhsepial cough. 10 ssipps cad bsoseAla
MeRsbssss Drug Store.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08
WANTED

Lancaster Who give fs~ hours each wsss 70
represent essis In CARRARD Cesnty.
retail trade Our line ~i hardly ss
given ~n ~sn fhs regular vsss
sLs little every essn
We issse Meat Dry Salt Lard. Batter Cheese
olsom.rssr;n. NUcoA NUT BUTTER. Etc
Write .
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08

Lexissson. Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08
Mac-Callum Williams.

Msrehandise Broker.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-06-13

of of
clothes the possible The
tpices
heyve been bought
w had them tailored by makers who exceI the making light
Palm Beaches Cloth Mohr Gahadi
and plds They're
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nothing better than to sit at his
own fircs,de entertaining friends
with the help Of Mrs. Harding. lie
taxes great pride In the fact that he
has never had any labor trouble at
his newspaper plan
Senator Harding Is trustee of
the Trinity Baptist church Of which
he IL a member and upon whose
service he Is "A regular attendant
when in Marion.
In his yoth Warren Harding
lived the life OF farmer boy. at.
tending the village school until II
years of age. when he entered Ohio
Central college Of iberia. from
which he was graduated. As editor
OF the college paper he first dis
played talent for journalism. lie
was obliged to stop school now and
then ana earn the money with
which to pursue his college course.
st ono time he cut corn. at another
PAINTED barns and at still another
drove team and helped to grade
the roadhed Of now railway At II
hc taught n district school.
AZ odd times he worked in the
village printing office. In time be.
coming an cNpcrt tvpesettcr and
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-06-13

81 Senator Harding and Governor
Luwdcn Tho convention was uoisly
making history only short dis
tancc away.
II was just about the moment that
Governor Sproul In person In his
seat on the floor was casting the 60
votes from Pennsylvania which ran
Harding's total over $40 and gave
him the nomination.
As the convention realized that a
nomination had been made. bedlam
cut loose and there was an unre-
strained demonstration for several
minutes when quiet was restored
the calling OF the roll was continued.
Contrary to expectations many OF the
remaining states held their original
formation giving complimentary or
farewell votes to favorite sons or
men whom they had been supporting.
The Philippines remained faithful
| to wood to the last. on an unof-
fetal total Harding got 645 votes
and seven tenths.
Then came II landslide OF changes
| In votes.
| Above the uproar and din "A mem
Der OF the Kansas delegation got OF
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OF Massachusetts,. for the vice pres.
idency.
Governor Coolldgc's nomination
was seconded from North Dakota
and Michigan and many other
states. There was "A great burst Of
applause for Coolidge and delegates
fairly fell ovpr themselves for u
chance 10 seconi him.
Senator Lenroot was nominated
for vice president by Senator Nc
Curmick of Illinois and seconded by
State Chairman ilert OF Kentucky.
Colonel Henry W. Anderson of
Richmond, Va, also was placed IN
nominatio for the vice presidency.
Nobody would hear the speech
which which was made by mem
bor OF the Virginia delegation.
Harding Meets lo',dcn.
senator Harding was In an ante
room nearby while the Convention
was casting the ballots which made
him the republican nominee. For
somo ot the time he chatted there
with Governor Ilowlcn. who had
given up tho fight "A few minutes be-
fore. Mrs. Harding also was with
him Colonel rroctor General
Woods manager, and others visit
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a chair and nominated Governor
Allen for tho vice presidency.
a woman delegate from Maryland
tried to make a speech from "A chair.
The convention saw her gestures but
never heard a word.
All over the hall delegates were
standing on chairs or climbing on
posts devotlng themselves to the
business of making noise,
1t was a reflex from tho tension OF
the ballots and five gruelling days
In an intense heat.
Suffragists Active.
While the balloting for vice presi-
dent was being done, the suffragis's
were active. They unfurlcd a large
yellow banner from a balcony bear
ing an inscription demand to know:
why does the republican party
block suffrage?"
within five minutes after Senator
Harding had been nominated, the
suffragists from their headquarters
across the street were issuing state
ments announcing that they pro-
posed to center their demands for
action upon the constitutional
amendment upon the nominee.
There was no official total OF the
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-06-13
PLAN IS BLOCKED
TO NAME lENR00T
Harding Followers De-
sired Senator as Run
ming Mate.
COOLIDGE IS POPULAR
Seconding Speeches Numer-
Gus and Governor Easily
Winner on One Count.

coNrtNUEp Prom PAGE ONE
and spectators standing and cheering
while procession carrying large
pictures Of the candidate and stand
ards OF some Of the states that sup
ported him took w It's march around
the hall Hut It was too tired con-
vcntion after the gruelllng excite
mont Of two swcltcring days of bal
lotiug 10 long keep up such dem
onztration. Senator Lodge. prcsid-
Ing. raped for order ana the dele
gates did not argue with him.
When IT was seen tnnt - cHndi-
date had been nominated ,thc GUS
tOmary changing Of votes began
with half dozen who had voted
for other candidutes switching over
- as to appear In the winning
column on the last ballot Most OF
Illinois deserted It's governor and
many OF the wood men. TOO, asked
To have their votcB recorded Tor
Harding
The final check-up showed 692
for Harding with only ~ loft sup
porting Lowden, i57 for Wood and
so for Johnson At their best
earlier IN the day, the Wood people
had mustered 3i2 votes and the
Lowden forces 3i1. Johnson's high
point was 1884. recorded on the third
ballot yesterday.
a motion to make the nomination
Unanimous was passed In great
chorus of approval, but when op-
portunity was given for negative
woes there were aomo "noes' from
Wisconsin whose delegation
throughout tho day had voted amid
N iSSCN and CatCallA almost Rolidly
for Senator Robert NJ. la Toilette
Coolidge Goes over.
The plan To nominate Senator
Lcnroot Tor the vice presidency had
the backing of many OF tho men
Who had helped put Harding over
The name OF Governor Coolidge
stirred the delegates and galleries
to repeated cheering and he was
swept into second place on the
ucket before the first roll call had
gone two-thirds OF It's length.
Again II was Pennsylvania which
furnished tho winning votes.
Governor Coolidge got ga votes
10 lis for Senator Lcnroot and IS
for Governor Allen OF Kansas. Sew
eral others got scattering support
without being placed formally In
nomination. Tho result was greeted
with another demonstration and
there was renewed cheering "A few
minutes later when the tired dele
gates were told that their work was
done. II was early evening by the
timo adjournment was reached, bu,
before midnight hundreds had
checked out and were on their way
home.
judge Wallace MoCamant OF ore.
aon nominated Governor Coolidg,
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HARDING'S HOME:
WILD WITH JOY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE oEE.
him II was then that he began
work on the Mirror.
Ills political life began IN 1899
when he was elected to the state
senate from the 18Th ohio district.
In 1903 he was elected lieutenant
governor OF Ohio and was elected
to the United states senate In 1914.
He was married In 1891 to Miss
Florence King Of Marion.
Golf Is senator Harding's particu-
lar hobby. He also ~ a great btso-
Iall fan
Hc ~ great homo man. ana likcs