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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09
President Requests Sincere OBJ
servanCe on Thanksgiving Day
Officially Names November 80 Day for People Adhere
Foreathers Custom of Thanking God for
YearReces Trying Times of Postwar Deflation Points
to Great Strides Made During Year

Washington, Nov 3.--DeclarinR
that the estate of the nation pre-
sents very much to justify nation
wide and most sincere testimony of
gratitude for the bounty which has
been bestowed upon u.s." President
Harding in the annual Thanksgiving
proclamation issued today calls up
on the American people to observe
Thursday, Nov. 80, as a day Of
Thanksgiving, supplication and devo-
ton.
The text of the proclamation fol-
lows:.
by the President of the United
States of America"
"a proclamation.
'In the beginning of our country
the custom was established by the
devout fathers of observing annual
ly day of thanksgiving for the
bounties and protection which divine
providence had extended throughout
the year. It has come to be perhaps
the most characteristic of our nation
al observances and as the season APP
proaches for its annual recurrence, il
is fitting formally to direct attention
to this ancient institution of our peo-
pie and to call upon them again to
unite in its appropriate celebration.
The year which now approaches its
end has been marked in the experience
Of our nation, by a complexity of
trials and triumphs, of difficulties
and of achievements, which we must
regard as our inevitable portion in
such an epoch as that through which
all mankind is moving. AS we survey
he experience of the passing II
month we shall find that our estate
presents very much to justify a ma
.ion-wide and most sincere testimony |
If gratitude for the bounty which has
been bestowed upon us. Though we
iave lived in the shadow Of the hard
of great conflict our
country has been at peace and has
,een able to contribute toward the
and perpetuation OK
,eace in the world. We have seen the !
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09
ENJOYABLE PARTY GIVEN
LAST WEDNESDAY EVENING

The Misses Thea Knudson, Rather
inc Merkle Genevieve Schroeder and
Nellie Klimas were hostesses at an
elaborate Halloween party given at
the home of Mrs. H. Morrow on
Wednesday evening of last week.
Ghosts received the guests but this
did not chill the merriment of the
gathering.
Tasteful and appropriate decora-
fions cogsrea gsell. sssa tables Cards
and other games furnished amuse-
ment until late hour. The hostesses
served delicious lunch at twelve.
The invited guests were Misses
Mary Pattsner, Julia Pattsner, Cecile
Krebs, Martha Seebaum. Ethel Hark-
ness, Frances Kyle, Hazel Bowman,
Pearl Shannon, Louise Lochray, Alice
Beaudry, Lillian Alexander, Ebba
Lundell, Pauline Yurko, Pauline Po-
lutnik and Mrs. Maud AppIeyard.
Messrs. Arne Bakko, Hilmer Dahl
James Harris, Chas. McShane, Rotch
McShane, Leo Spogen, Ralph Oertli,
Herbert Seigling, John Marqusrdt,
Frank Chaisson, William Shook, Sgd
ney Pimperton. Roy Pimperton, Ar
thur Samuelson, James Woodward,
Burney Kjose, Harold Shannon, Frank
Florek and John Florek.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09

race of mankind make gratifying
progress on the way to permanent
peace, toward order and restored con-
f3dence in its high destiny.
Vor the divine guidance which has
enabled us in growing fraternity with
other peoples, to attain so much of
progress, for the bounteous yield
which has come to US from the re-
sources of our soil, and our industry,
we owe our tribute of gratitude and
with acknowledgment of the duty
and obligation to our people and to
the unfortunate, the suffering, the
distracted of other lands. Let us in
all humility acknowledge our great
debt TO the providence which has
generously dealt with US and give de-
voted assurance of unselfish purpose
to play helpful and ennobling part
In human advancement. II is much
to be desired that in rendering hon.
age for the blessings which have come
to US we should earnestly testify our
continued and increasing aim TO make
our own great fortune a means Of
helping and serving, as best we can,
the cause Of all humanity.
"Now, therefore, l, Warren G. Hard
ing, president of the United States
Of America, do designate Thursday,
the Both day of November as a day
of thanksgiving. supplication and de-
votions. / recommend that the peo-
pie gather at their family affairs and
n their houses of worship to render
hanks to God for the bounties they
nave enjoyed and to petition that
.hese may be continued in the year
before us.
"In witness whereof, | have here
into set my hand and caused the seal
II the United States to be fixed.
"Done at the city of Washington,
his second day Of November, in the
rear of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and twenty-five and of the
Of the United States Of
America the one hundred forty-sev-
nth.
WARREN G. HARDING
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09
FIVE MEN CAUGHT IN
BIG RAID BY HAMMAKER

1t is reported that five men are in
the Chouteau county Jail as the re-
suit Of a liquor raid in Highwood con-
Quoted by Sheriff Hammaker and his
force, assisted by federal officers.
The men said to have been arrested
are L. P. Harper and Mike Murphy,
restaurant men, C. F. Higgins and
Rox Ray, pool hall men and Harry
Lockard, employed by Higgins. Two
five gallon kegs, one only partly filled,
two two-galIon jugs, one full quart
and a part bottle Of moonshine were
secured on the premises Of the seized
men. The search was made on war
rant issued by U. S. Commissioner w.
s. Frary at Great Falls, a search war
rant being refused by District Judge
Tatten at Fort Benton on the ground
of insufficient evidence. Trial has
been set for Monday.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09

A lot of the talk of the wool bill is
TO pull the wool over the eyes,of the
people.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09
BENEFIT PLAY THE ROS-
AIRY" GIVEN SATURDAY EVE

The Rosary was produced by com
pany from Great Falls at the Pythian
Theatre ons Saturday night. They
played to small house, no one ap-
pearing to know that it was a benefit
fer the Sacred Heart Home in Great
Falls. Had this been known ard ad-
vertised. the house would have beer
filled. The leading characters were
finely portrayed and considering fa-
ciIities of the theatre for putting on
such a play as this the performance
was excellent.
Notwithstanding all the handicap
under which the company labored the
audience enjoyed the humor to the ut
most and were thrilled by the emo
tional scenes in which they saw real
acting.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09
WEEDS FORMER
KAISER; RITES SECRET

The former German emperor, once
all highest Of the empire, and Princess
HerTnine Of Reuss, were married Sun
day at the house of Doom, where the
lord abides in exile. This second ven
ture was in strange contrast with that
day in 1881, when. as crown prince,
he welded Augusta Victoria, daughter
of Grand Duke Frederick, Of Schles-
wig -Holstein.
Several Of the offspring OF that
first union were present Sunday to set
the seal Of family approval 10 the new
alliance.
There were two ceremonies, civil
contract drawn up and signed by will
han III" and "Hermine, Reuss" as
they affixed their names; the second
a religious ceremony conducted by the
summer court chaplain. Dr. yogel, ac-
cording 10 the Lutheran rites.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09
One Big Night in
Raynesford Sat.

On Saturday night the Raynesforc
people kicked off the lid for good
old fashioned time. The occasion was
taken because of desire to help the
funds Of their school district. The au-
sditorium was fitted up In imitation OF
the old time gambling joint with faro
layouts, roulette wheels "stud" poker
and blackjack games, at which phony
money could be risked in as large
quantities as the ambition of the gam
bier prompted.
To the surprise of the old-timers
roulette and faro were too slow, the
younger generation could not lose
their money fast enough and black
jack got most of the play. Three
hundred and forty tickets were sold
but tickets were no good for the dance
which added a goodly sum to the
treasury. Supper was also served and
the hungry ones here again donated
to the finances Of District No. az,
but the supper was such as only peo-
pie living in land of plenty can pre-
pare and was worth any price. Every
one and his half-brother we're present
from the surrounding country, Gey-
ser, Kibbey, Monarch and Belt, and
each one had the time of his life. The
orchestra, made up of Belt and
Raynesford musicians, played the
Home, Sweet Home at $3.50 a. m. to
he regret Of many who were only just
getting started.
The affair was most successful and
aetted nice sum for the school /
'unds.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09
METHODIST CHURCH BURNED
IN GREAT FALLS ON FRIDAY

The First M. E. Church of Great
Falls was practically destroyed early
Friday evening last by a fire caused
from an overheated furnace.
Nothing but the brick wallis re-
manned when the fire was subdued
Firemen reached the scene after the
flames had worked their way from
basement to roof, and battled for three
hours to save the structure.
Investigation by Chief Trodick to
learn the cause of the fire revealed
that heat radiating from a pipe lead
ing to wooden jacket around the
chimney had set the woodwork ablaze.
The flames worked rapidly upward to
the pipe organ which was an entire
loss.
According to DIR. George Mecklen-
burg, pastor, the church had previous
ly laid plans for an enlargement of
the building or new structure The
membership of the church, he stated,
is more than 1000 and many had been
turned away from the evening SER
vices during the last month.
A. +. Barkemeyer, Sunday school
superintendent who was chosen to
head a committee of trustees to
work out plans for a new church, stat
ed Saturday that ethe loss had been re-
ported to the Pacific Coast Adjust
ment company and that a settlement
would be reached within week.
''The pipe organ was insured at
81 ,000," said Mr.. Barkemeyer.
while the walls of the church re-
main, it would be impractical to re-
build the church for the ceiling beams
were badly burned. The church was
erected in 1901 and had deteriorated
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09
MUSKRATS LOAF ON JOB;
INDICATES A MILD WINTER

Ranchers of Central Montana do
not anticipate a winter nearly so
severe as last year. Many ranchers
regard muskrats as the most infallibIe
weather prophets. and they have
drawn their conclusion that this win
be a comparatively mild winter from
the fact that muskrats are Just be-
ginning to build their winter quar-
ters, while year ago at this time they
had completed construction.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09

Election day passed quietly in Belt,
there being nothing unusual to observe
except the presence of numbers OF
ranchers whom we do not see every
day.
Business went on as Usual, the
banks and postoffice as well being
open for the benefit Of the public. At
5 o'clock the vote in the different
wards was as follows: First ward
159; second ward. 81; third ward, 115.
The judges of the first ward wero
Fred Sundermeier, Dave Landles, John
Hane, David Burnett and ID. f. Sulli-
van, the clerks were Mesdames Rice
and Jennings. In some unaccountable
way the windows Of this voting place
had been washed, the floor scrubbed
and everything made nice and clean
AT the second ward the judges wers
Geo. Mace, Gus Nohl and John Rob-
ertson. The clerks were Frznkiyu
(Continusd on last pSgc)
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09

Willie johnson Of CeySeT Dies Of
Cold and Exposure While Hunting

Willie Johnson, aged q, son of F
o. johnson of Geyser and former res
ident of Belt, died of cold and expos
ure while hunting deer on the north
side of Barker Baldy, about three
miles from the ranch of Mrs. Pete
Yam, according to the findings of
Coroner Thomas of Judith Basin coun-
ty, who investigated the case but did
not consider it necessary to impanel
a jury.
The story of the fatal hunt is as
follows: Young johnson met Van
Shelton at Spionkop on Friday night
who proposed that they go hunting.
Not having thought of going and not
being well prepared for the trip he
demurred at first but finally decided
to go.
The two went to Yogo Bills cabin
and stayed there Friday night getting
up early Saturday morning and leav-
ing the cabin about o'clock in the
morning to hunt. They climbed
around the side of the mountain with
out success until noon when they
camped in Rim Rock canon and ate
their lunch.
1t was here that Johnson first COM
planned of being cold. He was lightly
clad, light shoes, cotton socks, light
underwear and in wading through the
snow which came above his knees and
passing through snow covered pines
and alders he became wet through to
the skin.
But after lunch they resumed their
hunt and followed deer tracks clear
to the top of Baidy. Several times on
the climb the unfortunate young man
shrugged his shoulders with the re-
mark my Godl But Pm cold" Late
in the afternoon they started to de-
scend the mountain and Johnson. |
shivering, often stumbled, until at
last at a point about three miles
soueh VI tuS Fdhit iaicfi nc ieu hc0u-
long. Shelton picked him up and at
tempted to rouse him but could get
no coherent replies from him. Skel-
ton then built a big fire, gathered
wood and placed it handy and making
Johnson as comfortable as possible he
hastened down the mountain TO the
Vann ranch for help.
They returned at about III o'clock at
night and found the fire still burning
and young johnson sitting on log in
the same position as last seen but
dead.
He had died from overexertion,
cold and exposure.
The body was brought out to Geyser
on horseback and the coroner noti-
fled. The investigation found facts
as stated here.
The deceased was the nephew of
Fred Johnson of this city, member
Of the American Legion and had
spent his entire life in this vicinity.
The body was brought to Belt by
Undertaken Peterson.
The funeral was held at the Metho-
list church at 2 p. m on Wednesday
inder the auspices of the American
legion. There was large turnout
# friends who followed the body of
he unfortunate young man to its last
'esting place in Pleasant View ceme-
cry where the bugle blew Taps"
md the salute of the Legion's firing
quad paid their last tribute to de-
'arted comrade who had served his
ountry well in time of need He had
aced the bursting bombs and the
eadly hail of shrapnel unscathed !
But Fate had decreed that he die at
ome.
The Times pays tribute to a brave
older.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09

apopIexy also some years ago.
Mrs. Bentson was a devoted wife
and mother ard had many friends In
this locality who join with The Times
in extending their heartfelt sympathy
TO the bereaved family.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09
Apparently Dixon Forces Win in
State Houses by Large MajoTitiss

| Unofficial returns on Thursday
morning as we go to press give
Wheeler lead of 900 over Riddick
who comedies the election Of Wheeler.
Leavitt, republican fer congressman
has lead of 30ss over Moss, demo-
crat.
Galloway, Boyle and Easton are
probably elected while the race bs-
tween Stark and Mathews for ssso-
ciate justice is very close
In the western district, Evans, dem-
ocrat, beat Mccormick, republican, for
congress by 5000 votes
The results Of the election of =
county ticket is a. follows:
State Senator
Speer (R), 4,7s1.
Kirschwing (D), 1859.
State Representatives
Republicans: Bloomquist 4,4I9s
Boorman 5,074, Cooney 4,l98, Lease
5,los, Martin 4,547. Stephenson 4,074.
Democrats: Bosley 4,574, Cowley
5,16S, Crowley 1882, Gillin 6,724s
Lord 4,1g6, Pilgeram 4,56I
County Clerk
Moran (R), 6265.
County Commissioner
Andretta (R), 4,363.
Barker Cd, b,e26.
County Assessor
Nady (R)s 5,456.
EARL D.. 1895.
County Treasurer
Nicholson (R), 4,98f.
Holmes (D), 4,6oe.
County Sheriff
Gordon tR), 5,655.
Burns (D), 1851.
County Attorney
Ewald (R), 4,993.
Ryan ID, 1902.
County Auditor
tR), 5,072
spogen d., 4,514.
Superintendent of Schools
Christison (R), 6s471.
Hay ID, ,4,398. =
County Surveyor - .1
Day (R), 4,808. s'M
Evenson Cd, 1864.
Public Administrator "a
Berry (R), 1920.
Wegner (D), 4,771.
County Coroner III
McBurney fR), $3.50
Peters ID, 3,845. t.<%
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1922-11-09

Apparently Dixon forces have won
control Of both the Montana House Of
Representatives and the Senate.
On the face Of the returns IL ap-
pears that alI the initiative and ref
erendura measures have good ma jor-
tiles.
Great gains have been made by the
democrats in both the national house
and senate. In the house the two par
ties will be about equally divided,
while in the senate the republican ma
jority is threatened.
Volstead Of Minnesota, Alice Rob-
ertson of Oklahoma and Mondell Of
Wyoming went down to defeat
The election looks like a popular
warning to the republican party to
make good their prediction promises
Of 1920 or to accept the verdict Of the
people in 1924 that they have unwor-
thily administered the affairs of the
nation.
New-York tribune., 1922-11-18
DIR. Fosdick Must Plead
Case Before Assembly
Pastor Accused of Preaching
Improper Doctrine To Be
Called to Explain

ATLANTIC CITY. Nov. 1.-THE
complaint recently made by the Presby
Of Philadelphia to the General AS
sembly Of the Presbyterian Church
that doctrine contrary to the Presby-
terian confession Of faith was being
preached from the pulpit Of the First
Presbyterian Church, New York, will
result in the calling of DR.. Harry
Emerson Fosdick, the pastor, before
the, General Assembly when 1t meets
at Indianapolis next May
This announcement was made to-
day by tribe Rev. Louis H. Nudge,
stated clerk, who is here with the ex-
ecutive commission of the church. The
Presbytery of Philadelphia is believed
to have filed its complaint against DR..
Fosdick. because of sermon preached
by him last May on "Shall the Funda
mentalists Win ?' This sermon, it was
said, was directed at the fundamental
lists who have created a controversy
with the Baptist and other evangelical
churches.
The executive commission to-day ap-
propriated money for the purpose of
carrying on the civil suit in the Mass
achusetts Supreme Court to Obtain
title rights to the First Presbyterian
Church of Brookline, Mass. The court
action followed the request of the
General Assembly that the Rev, Edgar
Curtiss, the pastor, be removed The
wealthy congregation refused and the
Boston Presbytery instituted suit to
recover the property.
New-York tribune., 1922-11-18
Boy, 10, Says He Rode
Bumpers 10, 600 Miles

A sixteen-year- old boy who boasted
of having ridden the bumpers" on
freight cars more than 10000 was ar
raigned in Night Court last night on
a charge of disorderly conduct lodged
by New York Central watchman who
had caught him getting off an incom-
ing train at 1OSth Street and North
River. He said he was Ralph Chap
man, Of 1416 Broadway, Kansas City,
gave his occupation as "glohe trotter''
and announced proudly that he had
been arrested seven times for the
same offense
'The judge let me off each time" he
said. ~ hope you will, too. You see.
] figured didn't know as much as
should about geography when ! got
out of school last year, and SO I'm
continuing my studies this way. I'll &C
homelif you'll let me off,"
~ wont let you off to go home steal
ing rides from the New York Central" !"
said Magistrate We'll.
II promise to go by the Pennsyl-
vania,o the boy answered..
The magistrate laughed, gave the
prisoner s5 which a friend of his had
contributed and sent him off to the
Home for Homeless Boys for the night
under a suspended sentence. As Chap
man left the room he shouted back
that he would send the judge postal
card from Alaska.
New-York tribune., 1922-11-18
Another American
Missionary Taken
BY Chinese Bandits
Honan Outlaws Sack and
Burn Dozen Towns, Force
Inhabitants TO Flee, and
Dominate Entire Province

PEKING, Nov. IT tBy The Asso-
ciated Press) George Olaf Holm, an
American member Of the Lutheran
mission, has been kidnapped by ban
dts in Honan Province. The powerful
bandit army is growing bolder and
apparently dominates the entire prov
ince. A dozen towns have been sacked
and burned and the inhabitants forced
to fee. Upward of sec Americans in
the danger zone are greatly alarmed,
according to the American Consul q.
Hankow.
Mr.. Holm is the third American mis-
sionary to be carried off by the Honan
bandits, who also are holding Anton
Lundeen and Einar Borg-Breen, to-
gether with the latter's five-year-old
son. Holm was born in Norway but Is
a naturalized American citizen.
So far as is known here all the kid
naped missionaries are safe and un-
harmed and are permitred to com
municate with their families.
Foreigners in the unprotected COM
nunities have been advised by their
consuls to flee to Hankow, and scores
of missionaries already have arrived
there. Hundreds, however, still are
scattered throughout the more remote
districts, including approximately 300
Americans. The entire staff of the
American Mission School at Chikung-
shan has fed to Hankow. where mar
tial law has been declared.
The head of the Lutheran mission at
Kwang- chow reports that bandits armed
with machine guns are looting the
cities in that section and are robbine
the missions. They are threatening to
carry off all foreigners.
The Chinese Foreign Office, replying
to the joint note from the American
British, French, Italian and Swedish
Ministers demanding action, announced
to-day that it had appealed to General
WI Pei-fu, the military power of north
China, to attempt to conciliate the ban
dts. 1t is feared that if force is used
against them it would jeopardize their
ca~sivss.
General Wellington Koo, Foreign
Minister, said th.r the government was
making every effort to obtain the re-
lease Of the captives. He said that the
bandits are seizing foreigners in an ef-
fort to force the government to incor-
porate them in the Chinese army. DR..
Koo also pointed out that China had
been urged to disband unnecessary
troops by resolution adopted by the
powers at the Washington conference.