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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
TESTERS WILL GIVE
INTERESTING PLAYS

The three one-act plays being re-
hearsed by the testers are nearing
completion and will be produced on
the evening of December 27, at the
Orpheum theatre.
The curtain will rise at S:15 on the
first of the plays, Speed and Suspi-
cion," one of the most hilarious short
farces ever staged. Mr.. Kampfer,
already locally famous through his
many excellent interpretations OF
character roles, will appear as the
policeman. The cast is complete eX-
cept for the part of small and do
cile dog, although the testers are
searching diligently for an actor to
play this role and the backyards and
alleys are being carefully combed. A
large white nightgown is the only
missing piece of property, but it 5
expected that one will be found in
time for the opening performance.
The second play, "Hop o. me :
Thumb" is a human interest drama
laid in laundry, among clothes bas-
kets and ironing boards and flat irons.
1t is both gay and sad, the plot evolv-
ing around laundry girl who has no
romance in her life and who invents
one for herself, in which the hero is
Bowery tough who once left shirt
to be washed and never called for it
again. The return Of the tough
played by Harold Gaines, brings COM
plications and hastens the climax OF
a delightful and true-to-life little
play.
Last on the bill is Booth Tarking-
tons new one-act drama, "The Tryst-
ing Place" in which the entire cast
will appear. The scene is laid in the
supposedly quiet nook of hotel where
three love-sick couples come to plight
their troth. Interruptions cause the
various suitors to hide behind chairs
and under setees, from which they are
ignominiously brought forth at the
end of the play.
Tickets for the three plays may
now be bought at the box office of the
Orpheum, at the Glasgow Drug store
or through any member of the Jest
ers. Over one hundred seats have al
ready been spoken for.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
CANTATA BY N. E.
CHOIR XMAS EVE.
LEHEM" AT M. E. CHURCH
SUNDAY EVENING. >.

"The Story of Bethlehem" is the
title of cantata to be given Christ
mas eve by the choir of the Method
ist church. The cantata is beauti-
full arrangement by Daniel Protheroe.
The story deals with the birth of
Christ, the text being taken from and
based upon the prophetical references
thereto in the Old Testament, as we'll
as narratives in the Gospels of St.
Matthew and St. Luke. 1t is divided
in three parts and a prologue, the
latter dealing with the prophetical
references alluded to.
Part I, "Jerusalem," deals with the
event of the Savior's birth; of the
journey of the wise men in quest of
Him; of the jealousy of King Herod
and his command to find the new
born King.
Part II, "The Plains of Bethlehem"
records the angels appearance and
their announcement to the shepherds
of the birth of Christ. Here the IA
nous hymn, o Come All Ye Faith
full" is naturally suggested.
Part III, Bethlehem" the angel
appears to Joseph in dream and
tells him to take the young child and
his mother and flee into Egypt out of
Herod's reach. There is the voice of
weeping and great mourning in Ra-
nah, succeeded by the voice Of out
ragged humanity at Herod's awful act.
"He watching over Israeli" set to
graceful music, brings assurance to
the faithful that God has not deserted
His people. The story closes with the
invitation to "Sing and Rejoice" for
"the Word was made flesh, and dwelt
among men, and we beheld His glo-
ry, the glory of the only Begotten of
the Father, full of grace and truth.
. Hallelujah, Amen"
The cantata is an exceedingly beau
tiful narrative of the nativity and
will be we'll worth hearing.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
WHAT DO YOU KNOW
ABOUT VALLEY COUNTY?

or luck, but the fact that they recog-
nized certain fundamental conditions
or operations, that were necessary to
bring forth certain results, and then
saw to it that those conditions were
fulfilled
The Courier believes it will be well
for all its readers to have definite
knowledge regarding the amount of
various crops raised in Valley county
and also definite information from the
more successful producers in the var
ious branches of farming, as to just
how they accomplished the results
they did. 1t feels that this may mean
dollars and cents to you, by placing
before you the methods used by the
other fellow to bring him success, so
you may check your methods with
his, and thereby possibly find just the
idea that will improve your product.
With that end in view, arrange
ments have been made whereby these
facts will be gathered and digested
and each week tn Courier will publish
an article dealing with some one
branch of farming in Valley county.
We are attempting by this means
to sponsor the spirit of cooperation
among our people, and we ask that
you enter into the spirit of the game,
and give your support to the under
taking. You may have found some
idea that has helped you to produce a
better crop in your line, or you may
know neighbor who has more than
ordinary success in his particular way
of farming, and in either case we
ask your cooperation, and suggest
that you give us this information
either personally or by letter, that he
may place it before our readers.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
GIRLS GLEE CLUB
IN XMAS CANTATA
"THE FIRST CHRISTMAS DE-
LIGHTS LARGE AUDIENCE
AT HIGH SCHOOL.

Another lof the early Christmas
programs of the week was presented
by the Girls Glee Club, and also a
girls chorus at the high school au-
ditorium on Thursday evening. The
approaching Christmas season was
suggested by the color scheme of red
and green used in decorating the au-
ditorium, which was most attractive
with gay paper Christmas bells while
several Christmas trees, with numer-
Gus multi-colored lights twinkling up
on them, stood just below the stage.
Suspended from the ceiling of the
stage were graceful festoonings of
green and red chenille with the added
charm of many other Christmas mot
ifs. Much praise is due Miss Mary
Hopkins and her class of normal
training girls, who were responsible
for producing this appropriate stage
setting for the beautiful cantata which
was given.
AS a prologue to the song story,
''The First Christmas" Miss Eva Fra
zier appeared before the drawn stage
curtains and read the poem by Cor
della Brooks Fenno, upon which the
cantata theme was founded. AS the
curtains were drawn back, revealing
the members of the Glee Club viii
their leader before them, all in dainty
gowns, the effect was not unlike
row of brightly colored flowers.
The legend of how the young shep.
herd lad, Azor, who was tending his
flocks, was the first to behold JOSEPH
and Mary as they approached the lit
tie town of Bethlehem, and was also
the first to behold the Christ chile
after his birth, was most effectively
told in an arrangement Of solos giver
by Miss Mary flushing, Miss Mona
Frazer, Miss Cecilia Gritz and Miss
Thelma Trace. A three part arrange
ment of voices and voice duet b!
Miss Cecilia Gritz and Miss Marguer
ite Gritz, also added beauty to th'
narrative, while the remainder O.
the chorus supported the ensemble
numbers with the required volume o
tone. The members of the Glee clul
and their supervisor, Miss Herman
are to be congratulated on so sue
cessfully presenting this high grad
musical composition, which demande
so much Independent interpretativ
work on the part of those giving tn
special numbers. The accompaniment
which is of so much Importance il
any musical performance, was playe
by Miss Lorene Smith with an eas
and finish that blended we'll with tn
voices.
Not the least among the features Q
the evenings program was the girls
chorus as they appeared in a grou
of real Christmas carols which mad
an instant appeal to the hearts OF tn
audience. These songs have bee
sung many times before in Glasgow
but never with more pleasing harmon
and phrasing than when sung by thi
chorus of voices which gave promis
of many future soloists. Miss Erm
Shoemaker presided at the piano an
the audience was invited to make tn
last number, "Joy to the World"
community sing.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22

with no brands at all, were sorted out
and the money derived from their sale
sent to Helena where it will be held
until such time as all unregistered
brands and those not branded at all,
will have been proven, and that such
cattle were marketed by their actual
owners.
The law is q new one, enacted a
year ago in Montana, and is intended
for the benefit of stock owners who
in times past have been victims of
cattle rustlers who shipped their ILL
gotten stock to eastern markets and
reaped a harvest at the expense of
their rightful owners.
Mr.. Sundvold says that on account
of about half of his shipment not
bearing brands and some no brands at
all, the money was sent to Helena,
and just when he will be able to re-
cover it is matter of conjecture, but
it will eventually turn out all right
and those who had cattle in the ship
ment that did not comply with the
state law relative to registered brands
will receive their money, but this will
probably take some length Of time,
as affidavits from the owners will
likely have to be furnished the state
and certain period of time elapse in
order that anyone claiming title to
any of this stock can present their
claims and proof, but this of course
is only matter of form in comply
ing with the Montana state law as fal
as this shipment Of stock is concerned
as all such stock was rightfuliy owned
by Mr.. Sundvold and his neighbors.
Most shippers in this part of the
state are as yet unfamiliar with the
new law governing the shipment OF
cattle to market, but with about one
such experience as that of Mr.. Sund
void they will become better posted.
At this writing, w. G. Reiter of thi:
place is in Chicago with six carloads
Of cattle, and as his shipment is sim
liar to that Of Mr.. Sundvold's it i.
likely that he, too, will experience
some trouble relative to unregistere,
brands and the like.
Aside from all the annoyance AM
delay with the cattle, Mr.. Sundvol'
was obliged to sell on low market
Froid Tribune.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
MRS. WINSLOW GRANT DIES
AT HER HOME IN THIS CITY

1t was with the keenest regret that
the friends of Mrs. Winslow Grant
learned of her death, which occurred
Saturday morning at her apartments
in the Jensen block. Mrs. Grant had
been in rather poor health for sew
eral years, but it was not until two
weeks ago that those about her be-
gan to realize that she was in cri-
| tical condition as a result of chronic
heart trouble and other complica-
tions.
Mrs. Grant was born in West Vir-
ginia, March 81, 1852, and after be-
ing married to Winslow Grant spent
the greater part Of her life on her
farm home near Elmwood, Illinois
About two years ago she and Mr.
Grant came west to visit their sor
Glenn, who has farm in the north
country, and since then they hac
spent most of their time in Glasgow
where recently they had taken up E
residence in an apartment in the
Jenson block.
Besides her husband Mrs. Grant i:
survived by her son, Glenn, daugh
ter-in-law, two grand children ant
many close relatives living in Illinois
She possessed many fine traits O.
character and will be greatly missed
by those associated with her.
The remains, which were shipped
Sunday, were accompanied by Mr.
Grant and his son, to the old home a
Elmwood where interment was made
Sympathy is extended to the be
: reaved husband and son.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
REHEARSING FOR
Big LEGION PLAY
CAST HARD AT WORK UNDER
DIRECTOR COGGSHALL FOR
GOODNESS GRACIOUS"

Goodness Gracious" the big Amer
lean Legion musical comedy which will
be presented at the high school au-
ditorium January and 5, will start
rehearsals tonight (Friday). Mr..
Coggshall arrived this morning from
Williston where the show was given
with big success to two packed houses
on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
Mr.. Coggshall says the production
Goodness Gracious" is the best he has
ever been able to secure for amateur
work. There is not poor part in
the entire cast and the songs are all
snappy and full of pep. He spends
only 10 days in each town and is
capable of rounding out the little
rough places so that you will think
it as good as professional show.
Having been in the directing line for
10 years and coming from a theatri-
cal family, he should know his busi-
ness. He was assistant director fo,
Pauline Frederick for two years under
the supervision of Oliver Morosco.
HI CHc ScItCCiOii VI lIc CdSC anu lIle
chorus the local American Legion has
spared no pains to select the best tai
ent in Glasgow. So with everything
taken into consideration this should be
the banner theatrical event Of the sea
son. There will be special scenery
and electrical effects. Mr.. Coggshal
carries some beautiful gowns for thu
chorus girls and the dinner frocl
which will be worn by the leading lad,
is copy from an Irene Castle crea
ton. CARROLL and Betty Winkler
Michigan avenue modistes, designed
and executed the gowns. The scener,
drapes, ETC., were made by the Chi
cago Drapery & Art company, and tn
electrical effects come from c. l. New
ton, New York.
Don't miss this production. TIL
Legion boys are going to give you
real city show at popular prices. S
you can't afford to pass it up.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22

piano cast mellow glow and added
to the general suggestiveness of the
Christmas season.
Handel's Largo" with it's solemn
and impressive melody, was splendid
ly interpreted by Mrs. A. B. Fried
lund as prelude and also as a process
sional during which the choir passed
to their places and were seated. A
heartfelt invocation, pronounced by
Rev. VIM. Pippy of the Methodist
church, came next.
The version Of the nativity, re-
corded in the second chapter of the
Gospel of st. Luke was presented to
the audience with a new and more
beautiful meaning as Rev. Miss Dick
inson gave it, from memory, as a
Scripture reading preceding the
musical version which followed.
There is, undoubtedly, no more
beutiful arrangement of the story of
the nativity than is found in "The
Christ Child" by Hawley, and moth
ing of it's true meaning and beauty
was lost as it was related by the
choir of IL voices under the direc-
tion of Mrs. Friedlund. AS the mar
rative was gradually unfolded in
song one could almost see the Sta,
light plains of Bethlehem and, with
the shepherds of old, hear the re.
frain of "Peace on earth, good will
to men," sung by angelic hosts.
The solo parts were especially wei
taken by Miss loretta Van Ness
also; Clinton Halliday, tenor; Har
old Gaines, bass, with Miss Harrie
Herman soprano, adding much tt
the story by her impressive interpre
tation of the solo 80, Little Town O.
Bethlehem"
The chorus numbers and the wo
mems trio and mixed quartet ar
rangement featured harmony @
voices which was also most pleasing
During the service an offering wa
taken, the sum realized to be sen
as donation to assist in the Nea
East relief work. Immediately fol
lowing the closing number of th,
cantata Rev. Miss Dickinson pro
,, nounced the benediction and Mrs
Friedlund played "Prelude in F." b.
West, as a recessional.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22

of business hum, nor does it produce
an income from our farms. 1t must
be mixed with a goodly proportion of
plain common sense, hard work, and
an intensive cooperation between all
of it's people. These are the elements
that go to make the success of any
community.
The Courier is for Valley county.
1t has always sponsored and support
ed any movement that it felt was for
its residents, and now, commencing
with the New Year, it is going to
carry out program that it believes
will be of immense benefit to it's peo-
pie.
The year 1922 has been year of
real production for Valley county
Crops of all kinds have yielded a
bountiful harvest. The wheat growers
have had the greatest yield since
1916, the alfalfa growers have har-
vested the greatest crop of seed IN
their history, and the corn and pota-
to growers went to the annual show
with their exhibits and brought home
large share of the prizes. The truck
farmers, gardeners and florists plant
ed their usual acreage and were over.
whelmed with the amount of theil
produce. The bee keepers harvested g
bumper crop, and similar report
comes from those who make the rails
ing of poultry an important feature Of
their farming operations.
t In each of these various branches
of farm activity there are of course
outstanding figures, farmers who have
made more than an average success
of their efforts. The reason for theil
success was not a matter of chance
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
GLASGOW CHAPTER X. A. NJ
ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR

Glasgow Chapter No. II, r. A. N.
convened in regular session at the
Masonic hall on Saturday evening,
December 16, at which time the an
nual election of officers was held, the
following being elected to serve the
chapter for the ensuing year:
Harry Hess, H. P; Elmer Hall, K;
Dee A. Patton, S.; T. M. Patten, Sec
retary, and R. M. Young, treasurer.
On Saturday evening, December 80,
the membership will be guests Of the
retiring high priest, DR.. G. H. Klein
at a joint installation ceremony and
banquet to be held at the Masonic
hall.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
PAUS = FAHLIN

Roy Paus and Miss Mabel Fahln,
both of Avondale, were united in mar
riage Friday, December 16, at high
noon. The ceremony took place at
the Lutheran parsonage, Rev. 4. N
Livdahl officiating. The young cou-
pie left on No. 2 Friday for Mime
sofa points on their honeymoon. They
expect to return after New Years
and make their home at Avondale
where Mr. Paus is a merchant.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
WOLFPOINT HOSTS
TO WELFARE ASSN.
N. E. MONTANA WELFARE AS
ISOLATION AT RESERVA-
TION CITY.

Among the affairs of note occurring
in fraternal circles was the meeting
Of the Northeastern Montana Mason
ic Welfare association at Wolf Point
Friday, December Is. These meet
ings are held every three months at
some one of the towns comprising
Northeastern Montana, and their OBJ
ject is not merely to promote get
together spirit for social enjoyment
alone, but primarily for the consid-
Grafton of the vital questions of the
day, and as body to go on record as
being composed Of 100 per cent AM
erican citizens supporting all worth
while American institutions, particu-
larly the American public school.
Considering the extreme weather
conditions there was a representa-
tive number present at the Wolf
Point meeting and the committee in
charge had a splendid program ar
ranged which took care Of the visit
ing delegation from 4:30 o'clock in
the afternoon, at which time registra
tion took place at the Sherman hotel
until late in the evening.
At 5:45 the ladies of the Wolf
Point Eastern Star chapter served al
excellent banquet in the Sherman no
tel dining room and Immediately fol
lowing, Mayor R. j. Moore gave {
most kindly address Of welcome il
behalf of the city of Wolf Point ant
also Loyalty lodge 121, A. F. &. A
M.
Hon. Scott Leavitt, congressman
elect from the second district, was tn,
principal speaker, taking for the SUD
ject of his talk, Dignity of Labor.
Mr.. Leavitt, who is a speaker posses
sing much personal magnetism AM
depth Of thought, made profoun'
impression upon his hearers, partic
ularly emphasizing the thought o
Equality of opportunity" as the in
herent right of every youth as al
educational preparation enabling hin
to hold his rightful place in life.
The program included another fin
address, also, by Rev. S. McIvor o
the Presbyterian church of VOL
Point, who had for his subject sou
Public Schools" A voice number b
Mrs. G.. H. Flint and music by
quartet were also much enjoyed.
A business session which followe
the program concluded the evening
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
SPLENDID DOMESTIC SCIENCE
EXHIBIT AT HIGH SCHOOL

There is a great deal of stress
placed upon the domestic science de-
partment as one of the most import
ant branches in the school curriculum
and Glasgow has right to feel
proud of this splendid department of
the high school work.
It was a rare privilege, indeed, to
attend the wonderful display of hand
made lingerie, handkerchiefs and a
variety of dainty garments, as well
as the palmer articles such as bath
robes, hiking suits and many more
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
GUYNN : BOYER

Harlan Glynn of Wolf Point and
Miss Ruth Mary Boyer of Fargo were
united in marriage by Judge G. w.
Rapp in the parlors of the Rapp ho-
tel, Monday afternoon, December 1S.
They were attended by Miss Bessie
Baker of Buford, and Floyd oliver of
Wolf Point. Mr.. Guynn is employed
as a boiler maker for the Great Nor
thern and he and Mrs. Guynn will
make their future home at Wolf
Point.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
FR0ID ST0CKMAN MEETS
GRIEF IN STOCK MARKET
Chicago Stock Inspector Puts Taboo
On All Stock Not Bearing Reg
istered Brands.

A. N. Sundvold returned recently to
Froid from Chicago where he went
with three carloads of cattle belong
ing to himself and several of his
neighbors.
When Mr.. Sundvold arrived at his
destination he found all sorts of trou-
BILE awaiting him before he could dis
pose of his shipment. A stock inspec-
tor was on the job and made it his
business to inspect every animal for
registered brands before any cattle
went on the scale, and all such cat
tie not bearing registered brands or
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
NORTH STAR LODGE NO. 46
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

On Monday evening North Star
Lodge No. 46, A. F. & A. NJ. held
it's regular meeting at the Masonic
hall and considered it's annual cleo
tion Of officers. Those elected to
serve for the coming year We're G. D.
Peterson, w. NJ; T. w. Leedham
S. w.; R. A. DeHaven. j. w.; T. M
Patten, secretary and c. R. St. Clair
treasurer. A formal installation of
the newly elected officers was also
held.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22
GIVES FIRST OF EARLY
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
Congregational Choir Presents Pleas
ing Rendition of 1.-THE Christ
Child" by Hawley.

The "Chrst Child" cantata
which was given as vesper
service at the Congregational church
Sunday afternoon by the chorus
choir, was the first of the early
Christmas programs to be given in
this city. The church decorations for
the occasion centered about the ros-
trum where large baskets of foliage
and poinsettas were arranged upon
taborettes, and wreaths of holly were
hung at intervals along the railing.
Lighted candles, placed in the Win
dows, and a candelabrum upon the
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-12-22

1t makes no difference where you
wander,
1t makes no difference where you
roam;
You never have to stop and ponder,
To name the place you call your home.
When they ask you where you're from,
lad,
You'll speak right up-be proud to
say,
That your home is out in Montana
The best state in the U. S. A.
Most of you have experienced that
wonderful feeling of. pleasure that
takes possession of you when you are
on your way back to Montana, and
as your train rolls on into the state,
only one who can appreciate the feel
ings that brought forth the above
stanza. 1t was written by a citizen
of Valley county while on the train
return from an eastern trip, but it
expresses in small measure the feel
ings in the heart of every man who
makes Montana his home.
Much has been written, in a senti-
mental vein, about the wonderful
spirit" of the West, that unexplain-
able something, that makes US want
to live nowhere else, once we have ex.
perienced it's influence. But we who
have come back home, know that we
really love our good old state, we love
the spirit of freedom, the fraternal
feeling of equality among it's people
and we love it's great distances and
vastness, and the feeling of having
plenty of room.
With us this love applies to Valley
county especially, since it is our home
and is a part of the state. But sen.
timent alone does not make the wheels