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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-06

these runners, holding them up and
taking their cargoes from them. In
one instance a runner was killed in
cold blood for the $1,000 cargo OF
whisky he was carrying.
Cheating the Wholesalers
On the other side of the line the
whisky trade is in the hands of a
group of Jews. Working with Cana
dian officers, they are said to have
brought about the confiscation of
many loads of whisky bought by the
Montana bootleggers from them. His
whisky taken from him the bootleg
ger would have to return to the
wholesale house and purchase an
other load, or pay a penalty of SIS
per case for protection to the line.
The Montana men, just before the
traffic ceased, got even. They have
been in the habit of paying the Can
adam wholesalers in certified cash
iers' checks drawn on Montana
banks. At some trouble they caused
to be made certified checks on Mon
tana banks that have no existence,
and which they exchanged for ST.
600 worth of whisky, the last 20
loads that were brought across the
border. The arrangement included
the bringing of the whisky across the
Montana border, which put the sell
within the pale of the Montana
laws, which they had violated, and
they, of course, had no redress.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-06

down in history as having put across
the biggest thing of its kind ever
held.
Interesting comparisons were made
between the premium list of this
show and those of other events of a
similar nature held in all parts of
the world and in no case was such a.
splendid list of premiums offered.
The state may we'll feel proud of
such a notable achievement.
Arrangements have been cemplet-
ed for holding the show at the audi
forum and unless all signs fail Jan.
10 to Is will be one of the biggest
weeks of the year.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-06
COSTLY PREMIUMS FOR
THE STATE POULTRY SHOW

With the annual state poultry
show but three weeks off, the Lewis
and Clark Poultry association held a
meeting in the Power building at
Helena to make committee assign
ments and complete arrangements
for the big event. President R. E.
Theinhardt and a large number of
the members we're present and i'm
portant business was disposed of in
a rapid and satisfactory
All present displayed a great deal
of enthusiasm over the coming show
and from present indications the
Lewis and Clark association will go
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-06

'Fifty-Six Joe," they call him, this
man who put across the Sc Petroleum
company, which drilled the first oil
we'll in Montana from which Mon
tana people made some money. And
in other columns he has been labeled
Smiling Joe," which comes in as ap-
pr~opriately as any other sobriquet.
Joe B. Baker is the whole of his
mellifluous monicker. He hales from
the Powder River country, and there
abouts, since he made several hun
dred people comfortably rich, he is
the most popular of persons. A fine
fellow and as affable as summer sun
shine and possessed of good, keen
and sure judgment, his office is be-
sought by those who made money out
of 49," and bankers call him up
when they want an opinion on an oil
matter. Many a weighty proposition
has gone by the wayside just because
of his negation of it's merits.
While Joe modestly shrinks from
the limeIight and is rendered C
Portable by the amount of fame that
has come to him, he is getting his
share of the publicity deserving to a
person ranked as one of the pioneers
of the Cat Creek field. 1t was only
last June that he saw Cat Creek, but
despite the late hour of his arrival
he beat a lot of l~easehounds to it and
grabbed the hide lease, so called
after the owner of the land.
Joe's methods might have been diff
ferent from the others, but if it
wasn't his methods it was his smile
that put the others to out or proved
at variance with their tactics. When
Joe smiles, you smile, and very easily
acquiesce with this Powder River
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-06

chap, who came into Winnett last
spring with a wide brimmed SOM
brero from the best Miles City ha-
berdashery perched on his head and
with a pocketful of raisins. AS he
was walking over the country called
Cat Creek and his appetite warmed
in response, Joe would eat those raj
sins-pick OVEN over carefully and
fastidiously, and at the same time
study the formation. Without that
pocketful of raisins 1t is a cinch he
would never have found the hide
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-06

lease, But it goes without saying
that he has no patent on that method
and other leasehounds are permitted
to copy.
Outside of being mistaken once for
President Obregon of revolutionary
Mexico, nothing has ever happened in
Joe's life to interlude a single sad
thought. Though he started 20
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-06
FIFTY SIX" JOE
MAY WELL SMILE
DRILLED GUSHER THAT MADE
HIMSELF AND MANY OTHERS
WEALTHY FOLKS

Miles City Man Says Number "56' Is
His Mascot and He Can Come Pret-
ty Near Proving 1t; His Method of
Beating Out the Rest of the Lease
hounds.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-06
FILE INCOME A
WITHIN IS DAYS
BLANKS MUST BE MADE OUT AND
SENT TO HELENA BEFORE
MARCH FIFTEENTH

This Year There viii be Small Army
of Revenue Department Field Men
Sent Over the State to Help People
in Making Out Forms in Proper
Manner.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-24
ARRIVAL SAYS CONDITIONS
 ARE BAD IN THE STATES

Alaskans, generally speaking, are much better of than are the resi- dents of numerous sections of the States. in the opinion of A. B. Funk, well known oldtimer, who has just returned to Nenana from a stay of several months on the Out side Conditions are very bad, he says, in several localities visited by him, particularly in the farming and stock raising regions. and he mentions Colorado as one of the States in which the people are very much up against it. owing to low market prices and high marketing costs. and short crops.
 MT. Funk has had experience in farming and stock raising in various parts of the country, and the altered conditions that he noted astounded him The increase in tae cost of marketing at present appears to be out of all proportion to the increase in prices obtainable for products of the farm and range
 The railroads, he says. seem to be exacting the heaviest toll. He learned that the advance in freight charges in recent years was such that no profit remained for the ship per. And he found that the cost of riding on a Pullman had just doubled
 While the railroads are held very largely responsible for existing con- ditions, Mir. Funk was told that much of the distress has resulted from bad management and lack of foresight during the busy war days. Many there were. he learned, who seemed to believe the abnormally prosperous war times would continue indefinitely, and the sudden return to peace found them unprepared for the readjustment. In some sec tions of the country, the situation is really serious
 Fine Stock Staple and Fancy Gro cerieS. Fowler & Morri1
The Nenana news., 1921-11-24

throughout the city, to see that all streets and alleys are kept open and to take such other steps as may be deemed necessary to insure the fullest measure of protection against fire loss.
 It is expected that the fire chief later will be invested with police powers, in addition to his other duties.
 The question of financing the city until such time as revenues can be raised by taxation, was also dis cussed and it is probable the war rant system will be decided upon, Should this plan be adopted, claims against the city will be paid by warrant, perhaps interest bearing and redeemable in the order issued whenever the cash Is available The warrants also would be accepted in payment of taxes. It is believed the expenses of the city can be kept sufficiently low to insure the success of the warrant system and without working a hardship on any persons accepting the warrants.
 Tie big question before the coun- ell was the public utilities, and it was the opinion of the members that the management of the Commission power plant and telephone system, now being operated, under the pro- visions of joint agreement, by the Healy River Coal Corporation, should be turned over to the council
 No action was taken with regard to the passage of laws, but probably the first ordinance introduced will be one for the regulation of the dog nuisance. Such an ordinance already has been prepared.
 Regular meetings of the council will be held twice a month, but 1t is the intention to meet much more frequently than that until such time as the municipal machinery is in smooth working order.
 All persons having bills against the city are requested to present them without delay to the clerk,
The Nenana news., 1921-11-24
NEW COUNCIL BEGINS WORK;
 TOM SMITH ELECTED MAYOR

The members of Nenana's first regular city council. elected to serve until next April. held their initial gathering on Tuesday night, at City Hall, and laid the foundation for a very busy term of office.
 The retiring board of trustees of the town, elected under special act of the territorial! legislature to administer the affairs of the town jointly with the Alaskan Engineer ing Commission, gathered first, at the call of the retiring mayor, Joe O'Connor, for the purpose of formal ly disbanding and turning over the records and other properties to the incoming council, after which the new body met and organized for work.
 Tom Smith, who was accorded the high vote at the late election. was the unanimous choice of his col leagues for the position of mayor and was formally installed as such. after which R. G. Southworth was elected clerk of the council to serve the council in the capacity of secre- tary until such time as the services of a regular clerk may be needed, the intention of the council being to initiate the work of administra- ton with the least possible expense to the taxpayers.
 The only other officer elected was Allan A. Johnson. who was retained in the employ of the town as fire chief. His application was the only one formally presented to the eoun- cil and his choice was unanimous. His salary will remain the same as it has been in the past-s195 month, with sleeping quarters in the Fire hall.
 Following the selection of the fire chief, the question Of fire protec- tion was discussed at length and instructions given to the chief to make regular inspections stove pipes
The Nenana news., 1921-11-24

in order that they may be taken into account in arriving at an esti- mate of the cost of conducting the affairs of the municipality during the year.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-24
OF THE INTERIOR ALASKAN ENGINEERING
 COMMISSION

Office of the Townaite Manager
 Nenana, Alaska, Nov. 12, 1921 Notice of Delinquency in the pay ment of Assessments on the fol- lowing lots within the Nenana Town pSifa.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-24

If the above assessments, to- gether with 10fc penalty, are not paid or or before December 10, 1921 the lots will be reported for for feiture and title revert to the Gov ernment. CARL SCHMIDT
 ...# Townsite Manager
 SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES $Io.oo per year - S1 % per month
 Inquire Mrs. z. A. Williams
 Let John Teelund saw that wood. Leave orders at The Terminal.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-24

Fine Stock Staple and Fancy Gro eeries. Fowler & Morris.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
ASSESSORS NOTICE 1921

The Auditors office will be open
from the first Of January to the Goth
OF February, 1921, to make Tax re-
turns Of all personal property and
transfers Of real estate for taxation,
for said year.
For the convenience OF taxpayers
returns will be taken at the following
named places on the dates specified
-elow:
Tuesday, Feb. 1st, S. w. Dean,
Jacks Township.
Tuesday, Feb 1st Renno, Jacks
Township.
Wednesday, Feb. 2nd Clinton, Hun
ter Township
Thursday, Feb 3rd, Clinton Cotton
Mills, Hunter Township.
Mills, Hunter Township.
Friday, Feb. Ath, Lydia Cotton Mill,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
Hunter Township.

flunter township.
Saturday, Feb. 5th, Goldville, Hun
ter Township.
Tuesday, Feb. 1st, Momtyilc, Hun
ter Township.
Tuesday, Feb 1st, Cross Hill, Cross
Hill Township.
Tuesday, Feb. 1st, Dr.. w. G. Thomp-
Wednesday, Feb. 2nd, Waterloo
Town, Waterloo Township.
Tuesday, Feb. 1st, Jerry G. Martins
store, Waterloo Township.
Wednesday, Feb. 2nd, Brewerton,
Sullivan Township.
Thursday, Feb. 3rd, a. w. Sharp's
store, Sullivan Township 8 a. m. to
| p. m.
Thursday, Feb, 3rd, Princeton Sui
Ivan Township, 2 to 1870 p. M.
Friday, Feb. 4th, Tumbling Shoals,
10 a. III. to 3 p. m.
Tuesday, Feb. 1st, S. Rufus Gray's,
Dials Township.
Tuesday, Feb. 2nd Owings, Dials
Township.
Thursday, Feb. 3rd. L. A. Thomp-
sons store, Dials Township.
Friday, Feb. 4th, Gray Cou;t, Dials
Township.
Young's Township.
Tuesday, Feb. 1st, Cooks store,
Young's Township.
Tuesday, Feb. 1st, Young's store,
Young's Township
Wednesday, Feb. End, Pleasant
Mound. Young's Township.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
New Jersey Man, in War Dead List,
WALKS In On His Family

New York, Dec. 2S.-Lloyd Albert
Bogart, a son OF Warren H. Bogart, Of
43 Henry street, Passaic, returned to
his home yesterday after allowing his
family to believe for two years and
nine months that he had died during
the war. During this time the service
iiag OF the Passaic high school had a
gold star in honor CT Bogart, who was
in the senior class when he left to join
the army, and his name was engraved
also on the tablet which the city OF
Passaic erected in honor OF it's sons
who died in the war.
Bogart said when he got home that
soon after he enlisted in the army on
April 20, 1917, he deserted because he
did not like his companions OF the
1l4th infantry then stationed at a
training camp in Alabama. He wan
dercd about the country for some time
and then enlisted in th Marine Corps
at Akron, Ohio. He was sent to the
marine training camp in Virginia, and
then with other marines to the battle
ship Pennsylvania where he served
throughout the war and until he VAS
discharged last week at Fort Jay.
Bogarts father did not hear fron.
the boy after he enlisted and asked the
Red Cross to make an investigation
The Red Cross reported that Bogart
was missing, and hat he probably was
dead. Bogart SAID also that his regi-
ment dropped his name from its lists,
but no report Of his death was received
from the war department. He received
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05

whose name frequently has been cou-
pied with the portfolio of labor, but
who has been regarded In the light
| OF recent developments as q more like
iy choice for secretary of commerce.
Regarding the secrctaryship OF war
speculation has taken a loss definite
trend During the last few days. A.
L. Hert, of Kentucky, has been men
toned consDicuously for the place, but
everything has indicated that Mr..
Harding is far from Il decision on The
point. Like Mr.. Weeks, however, Mr..
iiert Is considered by many as certain
to have some position in the cabinet.
The Dfesidcnt-elcct is said to be en-
,tfrcly undecided in regard to secretary
ship of the interior and commerce
which may be filled at the last moment
by men prominently considered for
other cabinet positions but displayed
in the final allotment of the portfolios
of higher rank. There has been some
talk OF George Sutherland, OF Utah.
for secretary OF interior but some Of
his close friends say he is more likely
to receive place on the supreme
bench.
1T Is understood that no positive ac-
ton has been taken in regard to the
appointment OF a secretary to the pres
idcnt, but the general belief is that
the position will go to George b. Chris
tian who has been Mr.. Harding's secre-
tary since he entered the senate. Vari-
Gus others have been mentioned but
all the indications here have pointed
to Mr.. Christians retention.
The Drcsident-e elect spent most of
New Years day at his desk, but during
the afternoon he took long walk and
called on some OF his intimate friends.
Alex p. Moore, of Pittsburgh, and
Mrs. Moore, who formerly was Lillian
Russell, were guests at MONDAY din
ncr at the Harding home, and in the
evening Mr.. Harding went to another
New Years feast at the home Of
George B. Christian.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
II iRDiNG STILL UNDECIDED
on CABINET PICKS
No Definite HcclSon in Regard to Any
OF Ten Places Have Been Made.

Marion, Ohio, Jan. Although
presidcntclect Harding has about
made up his mind on several OF the
most important appointments TO his
cabinet. it was Indicated today that he
had not rc-committcd himself to a de-
finite decision IN regard to any Of the
ten places In his official family. Dur
ing the past few days he has reviewed
the entire field OF availablcs in confer
cncc shifting about OF tentatively ar
ranged cabinet seats, no developments
Jf a positive character has been re-
vealed.
In circles close to the president
elect Charles Evans Hughes, OF New
York, continues the most talked OF
man for secretary OF state and G..
Dawes, OF Illinois, still Is a favorite
for secretary Of the treasury. although
OF New York and John W. Weeks OF
Massachusetts, still are mentioned as
possibilities. Mr.. Weeks, however, Is
more generally regarded as a likely
secretary Of the navy.
Others who keep to the front in cab
lnct speculation are Harry NJ. Daugh-
erty, OF Ohio, most frequently mem
toned for attorney general: VIII IT.
Hays, of Indiana. discussed for post
master general or secretary Of tho in
terror; Henry Wallace, Of Iowa. put
forward for secretary OF agriculture,
and Herbert Hoover, OF California,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
FORCE IN GERMANY
WILL BE REDUCED
DiaPs Statement Results in Statement
That Army VIII BE Cut In Half.


That Army VIII BE Cut In Half.
Washington, Jan. l.-Learning re-
Gently that the American forces now
in Germany were costing the govern
ment $4,000 day maintenance and
believing that this money could be
used In many better ways should our
troops be brought home, Senator Dial,
OF South Carolina took this matter up
with Secretary Of War Baker and to-
day was advised that the present force
OF American troops in Germany is ap-
proximately 500 officers and $1,000
men. The department has decided to
reduce this strength to 256 officers and
1900 enlisted men. This reduction
has already begun and will be made
gradually. The ultimate withdrawal
Of the entire force is matter for fu-
ture consideration.
The armistice provides that the
cost Of maintenance Of the occupying
troops shall be born by the German
government. Senator Dials idea was
that with these troops withdrawn, Ger
many would have the money now
spent TO maintain them for use Of pur-
chasing our cotton and other Amcri-
can products or for use in such other
productive lines as might be neces-
sary to again place that government
on it's financial feet.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
Thursday, Feb. 3rd, Lanford's,

Thursday, Feb. 3rd, Lanford's,
Young'S Township.
All male citizens between the ages
of 2l and GO years on the first day Of
January, except those who are incap-
able of earning q support from being
manned or from other causes, arc
deemed polls, Confederate veterans
excepted
AlSo ali male citizens between tho
ages OF 2 and % on the first day Of
January, arc liable to road tax Of
make their return Of same to the
Auditor during tho time above speci-
fled and shall pay to the County
Treasurer at the same time other
taxes are paid in lieu OF working the
road
All taxpayers are required to give
Township and correct School District.
After the goth Of February, so per
cent penalty will be attached for fail
ure to make returns.
]. w. THOMPSON,
County Auditor.
Nov. goth, 1920.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05

an honorable discharge from tho ma
rines and was not court-martialcd for
deserting from the army, because it is
seldom the custom to try a dcsertcr
who enlists in another branch of the
service. Bogart received one promo
ton during his service in the marines,
from private to corporal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
DIALS NEWS.

Dials, Jan. 3.-The holidays passed
Off quietly here. Nothing unusual oc-
CURED to mar the gaitics and pleasures
cndulged in; "big dinners" informal
gatherings, as we'll as the moro formal
ones, and the usual going and coming
made up the season festivities and in
the words Of the poet-now that you
have had "a merry Christmas, with a
wealth of JOY and cheer, | pray that
God may send you, each and every
one, a happy, glad New Year"
The year before us should be a hap
py one, prosperous and progressive
despite the extreme financial deprcs-
sion now existing, for readjustment
VIII have to come. Tho high cost Of
living has apparently crossed "the
peak" and is coming down. Not per-
haps as rapidly as we may wish, but
surely there is some evidence that we
are on the way to improved conditions.
What we need to do, not less than in
the darkest days OF the war, is to have
confidence and show it. Another
twelve months for new endeavor."
Mrs. Ida Curry, and daughter Mrs.
Marvin Armstrong and little Marvin,
Jr., OF Wilmington. N. c., spent the
holidays with relatives here.
Mr.. Marvin Harris has returned to
Greenwood, after enjoying part OF the
fuletide season with his parents, Mr..
II II
Miss Maggie ID. Curry of Winthrop
College, and Miss Sue Henderson, OF
the North Grccnville high school,
Tigorsville, spent the Christmas holi-
days with their respective parents.
Prof. G.. d.. Brooks OF the IIdgefield
high school enjoyed the holidays visit
ing relatives here and in Iaurens.
Miss Matte Simmons, OF Grecnville,
was the weekend guest Of homefolks
Miss Lilly Thomason has returned
ter spending the Christmas season
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Thomason.
: Mrs. Smith Boyd. little Eleanor. and
Mrs. Lou Jones Of Greenwood, spent
last week with Mrs. H. Y. Simmons.
Rev. G. w. Watson, Mrs. Watson and
little Margaret Of Gray Court were
the spend-the-day guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willie Harris Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. IT, Gillespie, and
children. Of Grcenville, visited home
folks here last week
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
PLANS TO HARNESS
TIDES FOR POWER
British Ministry Makes Public Project
for Plant Bigger than Niagara.

DIItISH 4uIIISITy IHNKCS TUDIIC PrOltCt
for Plant Bigger than Niagara.
London, Dec. 31.-The British Min
lstry Of Transport has just made pub
lie a scheme to harness the tidal wa
ters OF the river Severn at a cost Of
3O,OOO,OOO pounds and to erect a pow
er plant greater than that Of Niagara
Falls. The Severn divides England
from Wales.
The project is an outcome OF the ef
forts OF Sir Alexander Gibb, chief en-
gincer Of ports construction in the
British army during the war and
builder of the great naval dockyard
at Rosyth 1t is calculated that the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-01-05
Piles Cured In 6 to I'd Days

Druggists refund money Il PAZO OINTMENT fal.
% care Itching. Bind Bleeding or Prct-raic9 Piica
Instantly relievcs Itching Piles, and you can s,ei
rcGt!ul alnaa after the erst application Price Coo
Evening star., 1921-04-18
INVESTMENT PROPERTY.

Attractive Investment Property.
conveniently located downtown and not far
from the new Interior building: lot 24x12S IT..
10 wide alley; building contains two large
apartments. has hot-water heat. electric lights,
rage on the rear; it is now renting for $50
per month to excellent tenants and may be
sold on reasonable Srms. Price. S19.5OO.
Hedges & Middleton, Inc,
1884 II st. NV. Phone Main 1O23
25% INVESTMENT.
4-family apartment in perfect condition.
Price, $4,000. OWNER. y. 4l19. 19s
PAY 1Ofo NET MONTHLY; MODERN HOME
owner going west: cash sale, So, ,OOO Call after
Sunday, Lincoln 2241-J 49,