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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
COMRADE BLAICH
AT WASHINGTON
REPORTS PROSPECTS BRIGHT
FOR S YEAR EXTENSION
TO SETTLERS
MEETS OLD FRIENDS
Reduction in Appraisements Out of
Question-Uncle Sam
Ia Hard Up

C. F. Blaich is in Washington, D.
c., doing what he can to bring the
united influence of the friends of the
reservation settlers of bear on pro-
posed legislation aimed at easier
terms for the homesteaders.
The old veteran left here Monday
of last week and after stopping
day at the G. A. R. national encamp-
ment, reached Washington SATURDAY.
morning.
In letter to the editor, dated Oct.
End, he says:
'T arrived here Saturday morning
at eight o'clock from Indianapolis,
where | staid one day. You bet l
was a tired man, and | took a room
at the Winston Hotel and immediate
ly went to bed, and slept till six in
the evening. This morning I went
out and located my old friend Con-
gresham E. c. Little from Kansas.
He had not seen me for Al years, and
we talked three hours over my mis-
sion and old times, when he invited
me to dine with him and his lovely
wife. We certainly had a good time.
/ will see Myers and Riddick in the
and get busy Mr.. Little
gave me good hope for good results.
wish all those who got those clas-
of their claims would keep
them as they may come very handy.
There were about 800 or 400 in the
U. S. postoffice for distribution some
time before ] left home. have
mine with me and Mr.. Little tells me
that it was very wise on my part to
bring it along as it shows the original
was wrong. I will see
the Commissioner in day or two
and spring this deal on him.
81 am rested up now, and tomorrow I
will see if / can rake some of the Off
cials over the Goals.
More anon Yours,
C. F. Blaich
A card received from Mr.. Blaich
later, dated, Oct. 8, says:
"Today / got busy. I got Myers,
Riddick and my friend Little. We
autoed to the Federal Building and
the Interior department
We can not get cut on
,he appraisements. have a five-year
extension bill under way. 1t is en-
lorsed by all Department officials.
Best | can do at present. There is
10 hope for an appropriation at this
.ime. The officials are very sympath-
etc, but money is scarce"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
Board Says Littlefield
Obstructs County Road

ciude the one now being used tg tne
Littlefield ferry are on ground Gov
cred by a permit obtained from the
Indian department by Mr.. Littlefield
who says that he cannot understand
how in conducting public ferry on
public waters he can be considered
to be obstructing county road. He
says that he does not put his boat
out Of the water and onto the road
and that road cannot extend any
farther than the waters edge.
Mr. Littlefeld has been at great
pains to investigate the laws and reg
ulations governing navigation on
United States waters and has been
advised by United States officials
whose business it is to know such
things that so long as his boat is IL
censed by the United States govern
ment, has been inspected, complies
with the navigation regulations and
makes its landings at some road or
street, that there is no authority that
can prevent him from carrying on his
business of public ferryman.
The people on both sides of the
river who must frequently cross are
well acquainted with the kind of
boat Mr. Littlefeld conducts. They
know that it is large, well-equip-
ped, well handled ferry, and that if
by any means it was forced off the
river the public would be without
adequate means OF crossing.
Laying aside all considerations of
rivalry between ferrymen, all consid-
erations of county politics and town
rivalry and considering only service
to the general public, the action of
the Board of County Commissioners
of Roosevelt county in attempting to
put the Littlefield ferry out of busi-
ness is submitted to the public on its
merits for their consideration. 1t
should be remembered that the Mis-
souri, river is the property of the
United States and under the control
of the Federal government and sub
ject only to federal laws Mr.. Little
fields boat has complied with all the
requirements of navigation on gov
ernment waters.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
NOTICE TO VACATE AND
REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
To Wolf Point Bridge and Develop
ment Co., and Geo. E. Littlefeld
Wolf Point, Mont.

To Wolf Point Bridge and Develop
ment Co., and Geo. E. Littlefeld,
| Wolf Point, Mont.
You and each of you are hereby
notified that you are now landing and
using certain property belonging to
Roosevelt Co. Montana, to-wit: the
county road leading to the Missouri
river at Wolf Point, Montana, and
you are hereby notified to stop land
ing your boat on said county roa
where you now land on the North
bank of the Missouri river, said land
ing being on the county property, and
to further stop interfering with the
said county road of traffic on said
road, and are further ordered and
notified to stop obstructing traffic at
said landing or interfere with said
traffic, a franchise at said point hav-
ing been granted to one Marius Pet
erson.
By order of the board of County
Commissioners Roosevelt County
R. E. Patch, Chm.
F. A. Weinrich
Geo. Lesson
Dated at Poplar, Mont, this 3rd
day of October, 1921.
Mr. Littlefield, being advised in his
rights on the river, has disregarded
the notice and continued to carry on
his ferry business in the usual man
ner.
A short time ago the county sur
veyor came to the Littlefeld landing
on the north side and performed GER
tain work that appeared to be the
making of a survey. Following that
the board of commissioners of Roose- |
welt county appear to have declared |
it county road" and now issue the |
above notice under color of authori-
ty over the road Evidently there
was no county road leading down to
the river on this side before.
All four of the ferry landings which I
have been or now are used on this |
side of the river, were excavated,
graded and constructed by Mr.. Lit /
tlefeld at his own expense. The I
landing farthest down the river is !
on ground belonging to the Mission
on which Mr.. Littlefeld has a ten
year lease. This landing is now be-
ing used by the Peterson boat, so
far unmolested by Mr.. Littlefeld.
The three landings above, which in
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
Unite TO WORK ON
GRAZING QUESTION
GREAT NORTHERN OFFICIAL S
PROMPT IN AIDING CLUB
DIRECTORS
SEC. GORDON ACTIVE
E. c. Leedy and Chas. D. Greenfield
Come For Conferences-Will
Visit Supt. Kitch

Rapid cooperative work between
Great Northern representatives and
the directors Of the Commercial Club
this week has brought gratifying re-
suits in progress toward an agree
ment on terms for grazing privileges
on the reservation between the stock
men and Supt Kitch. Much remains
to be done before a permanent basis
for dealing has been established but
the way has been paved and it is be-
lieved that practical terms will be
reached.
After the directors meeting last
week Secretary Gordon wrote E. G..
Leedy at ST. Paul, head of the Great
Northern's department of agricultur-
al development A prompt response
bv wire said that Mr.. Leedy would
be here Tuesday morning. He was
met by delegation that included
j. B. Switzer, director, Chas. Gordon,
secretary and J. F. Krohn, Arnold
Lund, H. C. Saunders and Samuel
Zeph, ranchers The interview was
highly satisfactory. Mr.. Leedy prom
ised the best efforts of his depart
ment in behalf of the stockmen and
said he had wired Chas. D. Greenfield,
development agent for Montana, to
come here and give attention to the
matter.
Mr.. Leedy continued his journey
west but before evening message
came from Mr.. Greenfield saying he
would be here Thursday morning.
Bv conference with the directors
and such stockmen as could be
brought in Mr.. Greenfield got in
touch with this end Of the situation
and decided to go to Poplar to con-
fer with Supt Kitch. Two chief |
points arise from the matters at IS
sue-whether stockmen must fence
their range, and, if fencing IS not
required, what the grazing fee per
head shall be. The latter point is
Ikelv to be referred to the head of the I
Indian department at Washington.
The development agent feels con-
ident that a satisfactory agreement
will be reached and he will meet with
the directors tomorrow after his re-
turn from Poplar and report results.
Mr.. Greenfield is an old resident OF
the state and had long experience as
commissioner of agriculture and
before entering his present
work for the Great Northern, that
gives him practical understanding of
the problems Of the settlers. Earlier ]
in his career he was country news ;
paper publisher.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
YANKEES WINNING PENNANT

The Worlds Series for baseball
supremacy is being fought out this
week in New York by the National
and American League teams repres-
enting that burg.
Two games have been played, both
being won by the Americans by the
same score, 3 to 0. Babe" Ruth,
who won the American League pen
nant for his team with his record of
SO home runs, has not made any cir
cult clouts SO far in the series.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
LUSTRE FARM SALE

Chas. Meyers was in from Lustre
last week to arrange to advertise a
a big sale of farm property on Octo-
Der 18th. Mr. Myers raised good
crop this year but has decided to quit
farming for a while and will give his
time to representing Watkins Pro
ducts in his territory He has rented
his farm. His list of chattles is ad-
vertised in this issue.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL

Minutes of a regular meeting of
the Council of the City Of Wolf
Point, Montana, held on the 26th
day of September, AID. 1921, in the
office of the City Clerk, the regular
place of meeting of said Council, at
the hour of eight o'clock Pm.
Upon rollcall the following mem
bers were found to be present: May
or Smith presiding; Aldermen, Lynn,
Coffey, Lemon, Ferguson, City
attorney Marion, City clerk Knowl-
ton. Absent, Alderman Mcdonald.
The minutes of the regular meet
ing of September 18th and the reg
ular adjourned meeting of Septem-
ber 10Th were read. The Clerk
asked the privilege of correcting the
amount shown as $1,000 for car
load of oil, to read 100000, and al
so permission to add omitted motion
in regard to adjournment, and upon
completion and correction of mlnut-
es. on motion of Alderman Lynn, du-
ly seconded and unanimously carried,
the minutes we're approved as cor
rected.
Report on Warrant No. 972
In accordance with a motion made
by Alderman Coffey, the City Clerk
reported that the warrant was issued
in accordance with Resolution No.81,
the final clause of which reads:
(Which fee" $4,000 as paid by War
rant No. 972) s1the proper officials
of the City are hereby authorized to
pay when such opinion and blank
bonds shall have been delivered but
not until after the consummation of
the sale of said bonds with said pur-
chaser or simultaneously herewith,
referring to the sale of $4,000 Sew
er Bonds.
Also the City Clerk submitted the
following letter from the Treasurer:
CONTINUED on Page Six)
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
LOANS AVAILABLE
TO AID STOCKMEN
WAR FINANCE FUNDS OFFERED
THROUGH BANKS TO TIDE
OVER DEPRESSION

| Helena, Oct 5 Montana stock
men and farmers in need of funds
who have security that would be ade-
quate under normal conditions
should consult their bankers. Notice
has been sent to all Montana banks
by the Agricultural and Livestock
Loan agency, acting for the War FL
nance corporation in this state, that
it is organized and ready to receive
applications from banks, bankers,
trust companies and other financial
institutions for agricultural and live
stock loans. Headquarters of this
agency are at Helena. H. H. Pigott,
secretary, states the agency is not
authorized to deal with individual
borrowers. They must do business
through their local banks.
When Congress revived the War
Finance Corporation to aid the agri-
cultural and livestock interests, it
placed at the disposal of the corpora
ton one billion dollars. So far as
known, no allotment has been made
by states. Cooperative associations
are also eligible, but their business
must be done direct with the War
Finance Corporation at Washington.
May Cover Existing Loans
While strict limitations are placed
on the loaning of this money and the
first loans made in Montana will be
to cover loans already in effect, the
limitations do not preclude the max
ing of additional loans for agricult-
ural and livestock expansion.
All loans are limited to the aggre-
gate of all outstanding advances
made by the bank or institution for
agricultural purposes. The term Gag
ricultural purposes" is thus defined
that is, for any purpose connected
with the growing, harvesting, pre-
paration for market, and marketing
of agricultural products, or the
raising, fattening, and mar
xeting Of livestock"
This definition, it is held, is not
broad enough to permit loans to be
made on real estate, or for paying
3ff mortgages on real property.
Banks are advised that "such loans
should not be listed except as addit-
onal security to livestock loans offer
3D."
Six Months Periods
Loans will be made only for six
months, but there is nothing in the
aw or in the regulations that pro-
libits these loans being renewed ev-
ry six months for a period of not
more than three years. The money
S being loaned to the banks at six
,er cent interest and the banks may
lot charge upon such loans more
han two per cent more, making the
maximum rate to the individual s
er cent.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
FOUR KILLED WHEN
ENGINE EXPLODES
AN INVESTIGATION INDICATES
THAT ENGINE WAS TAXED
BEYOND CAPACITY

Williston Herald men were
instantly killed, two were fatally in
jured and two or three sustained min
or injuries when a steam threshing
engine belonging to S. R. Ward, of
this city, exploded Friday forenoon
on the E. G. Sutton farm, about 20
miles northwest of Williston.
Clinton Sutton, % years old, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Sutton, and
Leroy OFT, brother Of Mrs. w. c. Nc
Crory and Mrs. C. E. Logan of this
city, were instantly killed, While Ed
gar H. Storm, fireman, age 26, and
S. r. Ward, of this city, the owner
of the threshing outfit, died after be-
ing brought here for treatment, the
former living for about five hours
and the latter until early Saturday
morning.
Vern Trowbridge and Stuart Flet-
cher were scalded by the escaping
steam but not badly injured.
SO great was the force of the ex-
plosion that both ends of the engine
were blown out, pieces of metal be-
ing scattered about so widely that it
seems miraculous that more were not
hurt. The shock moved the engine
toward the separator and left 1T
partly turned, total wreck.
Officers Investigate Cause
Sheriff Mackenroth and Coroner
Straton visited the scene of the accl-
dent and the coroner decided that
there was no need of an inquest.
However, they took from the engine
the steam gage, valve and soft plug
for testing, to determine if possible,
the cause of the accident.
The soft plug is in good condition,
showing that the water had not been
unduly low. AS to the other parts, |
it was found that the valve popped I
under a pressure of 1877 pounds, I
while the gage indicated five pounds /
more than the actual pressure, thus
showing that when the valve popped /
steam, while the safety limit for the
the showing would be 1872 pounds Of
engine was only 125 pounds.
Inquiry revealed the fact that Mr.
Ward had taken personal charge of
,he engine in an attempt to get up
sufficient steam to put through the 1
machine grain that was somewhat
,ough because of the recent rains,
md the conclusion Of the officials was
hat this necessitated more power
han the engine could safely exert,
md this caused the distressing acci-
lent
The funeral of S. R. Ward was
leld Sunday afternoon from the
Methodist church, with Rev. J P.Bea-
ON of the Lutheran church and the
'emains were sent to The family home
It Rolla. Services for Leroy OFT and
Clinton Sutton were held the next
lay.
The remains Of Edgar H. Storm
re still in the Hamre undertaking
,arlors, but a message has just been
eceived from his sister, Miss Bertha
storm, Spencer, Ohio, requesting 4
hat the remains be buried here. AS
he deceased was service man, the
ocal post Of the American Legion
viii have charge of the funeral, (
which will be held tomorrow after J
loon at O'Clock from the undertak-
ng parlors. the body to be inferred
n River View cemetery. 1t is ex-
'ected that Rev. S. Hitchcock will
fficiate.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06

The saving grease of common sense
lubricates the squeaking wheels of
daily life.-Chicago Journal of Com
merce.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06

George Littleield, who conducts
the Wolf Point power ferry, White
City, was served Tuesday by deputy
sheriff E. J. Cody with notice to cease
to obstruct the county road" on the
North bank of the Missouri river. The
full text of the notice which is sign
ed by all three of the county commits
sioners, is given below:
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
Six Months Periods

Continued on Page Six
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06

CONTINUED on Page Six)
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-06
Wolf Point Markets for Today

Corrected October 9Th, am.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-11-03

to enforce the spay ment of taxes dslin-
Quent upon real estate for the year
1915, for 81 said al Count - Of Cook, &. the
above described piece a or N parcel d 81
land was offered for sale, and no one
bidding upon said offer, Il said piece or!
parcel was 5ss.5s9 bid Yss for 5zs the
State Of Minnesota for the sum Of
s ($8.43). Eight and Is ZOO Dollars. 49,
E That thereafter and ION the 8 TIL day
OF August. 1921. the said piece or par
Gel not then having been redeemed
from said sale. was sold and conveyed
at public sale by the County Auditor OF
said County, pursuant to the statute.
to an actual purchaser for the sum OF
Eighteen Dollars and Ave cents. AZ AZ.
~ That the amount required to redeem
said piece or parcel Of land from said
sale, exclusive Of the costs to accrue
upon this notice. is the sum Of
($1S. 05l, Eightee and 5/1O0 Dollars,
from said 9Th day of August, 1921, to
the day such redemption is made : -
That the tax certificate of sale issued
to said purchaser has been presented
to me by the holder thereof and this
notice requested. = 4 ~
That the time for the redemption
of said piece or parcel of land from
said tax sale will expire sixty (6O)
days after the service of this notice,
and the filing of proof of such service
in my office.
WITNESS my hand and official seal
this 18th day of October, 1921.
..-~ THOMAS I. CARTIER,
OFFICIAL Seal) Auditor, Cook
/, County. Mimi.
1927 By T. Dalbec,' Deputy.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-11-03

To C.. e. Thompson: $.* 59*za45 NIL MI
You are hereby notified that the fol-
lowing piece or parcel Of land situated
in the County OF Cook. State Of Minne-
sofa, and known and described as fol-
= SEA Of .sEM, Section "a, Township
81, Range East. is now assessed in
your name. r. E@f l. . H.. j. III IL
at = sale Of land pursuant to the real
estate tax d5ud h th duly giysn and
Est day Of March, 1917, of in proc zee s
to enforce the payment Of taxes delin-
1915. for said County of Cook, the
above described piece or parcel of
land was offered for sale. and no one
b 6idans said h offer said f6 piece
($47. 23), Forty-seve and 23I1O0 DOL
That thereafter and on the 9Th day
| of August. 1921. the said piece or par
eel not then having been redeemed
from said sale, was sold and conveyed
to an actual purchaser for the sum Of
Fifteen Dollars and eleven cents.
said piece or l'arcel Of land from said
sale, exclusive Of the costs to accrue
upon this notice. is the sum Of
9sl5{ ~; Fifteen Dollars Of and eleven
| per cent per annum on ISIS ny, Fiji
| teen and 11/1OO Dollars. from said
9Th day of August, 1921, to, the day
such redemption is made.
That the tax certificate of sale issued
| to said purchaser has been presented
| to me by the holder thereof and this
| notice requested.
! That the time for the redemption
| OF said piece or parcel of land from
| said tax sale will expire sixty (6N)
! days after the service of this notice
and the filing of proof of such service
| in my office -
WITNESS my hand and official seal
this 18th day Of October, 1921.
| THOMAS I. CARTER
| Official Seal.) Auditor, Cook
| County. Mimi
| 1927 BY T. Dalbec Deputy
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1921-11-03
NO. 1892
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF TIME OF
REDEMPTION.

OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITORY
County OF Cook. lss.
State of Minnesota.
To Julia A. Ladd:
You are hereby notified that the fol-
lowing piece or parcel of land situated
in the County of Cook. State of Mime
sofa. and known and described as fol-
AoW NEI to- oS ;wA \sec+;on < rozvnsh;n
6a, Range East, is now assessed in
your name.
That ., ON the 18th day Of May, 1917,
Estate tax OF d1 to the snd
s g ID (, County Of Cook. on the
above described piece or p2rceel Of
6iddin2g upon SAID Offer, said i'd piece lee or or
State of Minnesota for or the el sum Z. Of
($S; 49, E Edgh - and' 4s31oo RollarS:
eel not then having been redeemed
from said sale, was sold and conveyed
said County, pursuant to the statute.
to an actual purchaser for the sum of
Eighteen Dollars and five cents.
That the amount required to redeem
sale, exclusive: Of the costs to accrue
upon this notice. is the sum of
ISIS .O5), Eighteen Dollars anu five
cents, and interest at the rate of -
per cent per arnum on (S18 05) Eigh-
teen and $500 Dollars. from said Sth
day of August, 1921, to the day such
redemption is made.
That. the tax certificate of sale issued
to said purchaser has been presented
to me by the holder thereof and this
notice requested.
That the time for the redemption
! of said piece or parcel of land from
said tax sale will expire sixty (60)
days after the service Of this notice.
and the filing Of proof Of such service
| in my office.
WITNESS my hand and official seal
this 18th day of October, 1921.
THOMAS I. CARTER,
{ Official Seal) Auditor, Cook
| County. Mimi
1927 by T. Da]bec. Deputy
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No. 1890
OF EXPIRATION OF TIME OF
REDEMPTION.

OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITORY
s Sa1nt Of N Mi4 G9ek; }ss'
70 Julia A. Ladd:
lowing piece parcel Of land situated
in the County Of Cook. State of Mime
sofa, and known and described as fol-
lows. to-wit:
NWA of S12A, Section 5,Township So,
Range East, is now assessed in your
name.
That t., on It the s, 18th day Of May, 1919
made in and by the District Court in
SAID County Of Cook. on the
to enforce the payment Of taxes deiinS
auent upon real estate for the year
1915, for said County Of Cook, the
above described piece or parcel Of
bidding upon said offer. said piece or
state of T Mnnezo o for the eor sum te of
(sS;4s}, Eight and 43I1o0 Dollars:
eel not then having been redeemed
from said sale. was sold and conveyed
said County. pursuant to the statute.
to an actual purchaser for the sum of
Seventeen Dollars and sixty-one cents.
That n;et the amount required TO- redeem
sale, exclusive of the costs to accrue
upon this notice. is the sum of
(sl7. SD. Seventeen Dollars and sixty
one cents, and interest at the rate of
II per cent per annum on ($17. 64)
Seventeen and 61/10O Dollars, from said
Sth day of August, 1921, to the day
such redemption is made.
That the tax certificate of sale issued
to said purchaser has been presented
to me by the holder thereof and this
notice requested.
That the time for the redemption
Of said piece or parcel Of land from
said tax sale will expire sixty (6O)
days after the service of this notice,
and the filing of proof Of such service
in my office.
WITNESS my hand and official seal
this 18th day Of October, 1921,
THOMAS I. CARTER,
Official Seal.) Auditor, Cook
County. Mimi.
1927 BY T. Dalbec, Deputy.