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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
TEXAS OIL MAN
HERE YESTERDAY

Mr.. Wright, geologist represent
ing the Texas Oil Company Of Fort
Worth, with a branch Office at Den
yer, was here from Great Falls yes
terday and with some of the business
men went over the entire structure
of the Wolf Point dome south of the
river. He was brought here by Mr..
Perkins of Havre, at the request of
Jas. Yandell, who was at Shelby and
Havre Tuesday.
When asked what he thought of
the structure, Mr.. Wright stated that
he was not rermitted to give out an
opinion at this time but if his re-
port looked good to the company he
would return in a short time to make
more detailed survey of the struc-
ture which would REQUIRE at least
two weeks. Mr.. Wright said that the
business men interested in the ven
ture might expect a prompt report.
The Texas Oil Co is a responsible
concern and if thew decide to take
hold of the field are willing to put up
a forfeit bond guaranteeing t:;at they
will put rig on the ground to drill
for oil.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
Heavens Frown and Weep
Montanans Smile, Rejoice

With rainfall to date for the
month of 3.6 inches, June has already
made good its reputation for being
normally the month of crop produc-
ton. Splendid rains fell over the
greater part of the Wolf Point area
the last few days of May. From June
1st to 10th the precipitation was very
light and the heavy continuous show
ers of Tuesday, Wednesday and to-
day were timely and general in ex-
tent, reaching apparently from Great
Falls, or perhaps west, clear across
eastern Montana and North Dakota.
June for the past three years has
proven a month of heavy precipita-
tion quite sufficient for the needs of
crops and the range. The exception
ally heavy rains of 1921 started on
June 27 and brought from five to
nine inches of rain over this section
of the state.
In 1922 the June rains started on
the 9th and being earlier produced
more uniform crops than those of
the year before. This year with the
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
POPLAR PLAYS BALL
HERE NEXT SUNDAY
VISITORS HAVE GOOD TEAM
GAME SHOULD DRAW BIG
CEST CROWD OF YEAR

Did yuh get that? Poplar is COM
ing over here to play ball next Sun
day at 8 800 o'clock, and we predict
that it's going to be a real game, for
Poplar has been beaten just once this
year, by Culbertson on June 10, and
the Legion Wolves have sustained but
one defeat, the first game of the sea-
son, when they lost to Sidney at Sid
ney. So it's going to be great old
game, and guaranteed to be full of
thrills for even those who are not
regular baseball fans and who don't
know all the intricacies of the game.
1t is reported that Poplar rooters
are going to be here in full force
and that there will be good bunch
from Culbertson who will come along
to see the fun. So everybody get out
and show the home team that we ap-
preciate the kind of ball they are
playing, and are right there to out
root any aggregation in this end of
the state.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21

crops well started the soaking down
ponrs that began last Tuesday give
practical assurance of another full
crop. Farmers are of course in high
spirits. Parts of the country north
of here and in Daniels county receiv-
ed heavy rain a week ago last night
that did not hit here.
The past week has been marked by
heavy storms that did considerable
damage to buildings and telephone
lines at various places both east and
west of here. A heavy fall of hail is
reported in Culbertson vicinity Tues
day evening, but it was small and is
believed to have done but very little
damage.
To eight o'clock a. m. today the
government rain gauge at Oldtown
81 inches and probably
another half inch has fallen during
the day Proof of heavy rains to the
west is found in the fact that the
Missouri raised 26 inches in three
hours last Tuesday.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
LON CHANEY CALLED
IMAM OF 1000 FACES"
Unusual Characterization Stamp Him
The Leader-Stickler for De-
tail in Every Roll

There is one screen actor at least
at whom the public cannot hurl the
accusation, ooh, he is always the
same He is Lon CLANCY.
In fact, CLANCY is never the same.
You may see him today in one char
acterization and tomorrow when he
comes to town in something else you
will wonder who he is. CLANCY has
developed the art of makeup more
than any other person in pictures. He
fills the rarest and most difficult types
with a perfection born of his own
discoveries before his dressing table
He was the king of the underworld
in the Gouverneur Morris story "The
Penalty" sneaky Chink in Marshall
Neilan's "Bits of Life" He has
been cast for the title roll in "The
Hunchback of Notre Dame" and for
Fagin in "Oliver Twist"
But the most unusual and difficult
part he has yet assayed is that of
Yen Sen in "Shadows" to be shown at
the Liberty next Thursday-F Friday.
Its obstacles lie in the subtle interpre-
tation which it demands to show the
Chinese nature in way it has never
before been painted. Yen Sen is
not the degraded type of Oriental
so common in screen drama but a
wise, inscrutable old Chinaman who
pits his ancient philosophy against
5he teachings of the Puritanical town
folks of New England fishing vii
age.
The makeup for the part was so
intricate that it required two hours
md half to don it. All the aids
lsed from Chaney's paint box to Gre
tie the Yen Sen face were his own
INVENTIONS and the famous character |
lctor says that the roll is the most |
satisfactory one he has ever under I
aiken.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
GOOD CHANCE TO KILL
OFF GARDEN PESTS

Ben Balerud is the official dispen-
ser of grasshopper poison for Wolf
Point and is doing a thriving bust
ness at the Champlin Implement Co.
sheds. Farmers are of course the
principal customers for the poisoned
bran but there are not many COM
munities where conditions yet threat
en- to be serious.
But a good many people here in
town are finding their gardens and
about every growing thing on their
premises in danger of being ruined
by the hosts of young hoppers that
just recently appeared, and especial
ly since the big rain. Small vege-
tables, which are very hard to start
anyway this spring, sweet peas, asters
carnations, alfalfa, and just about
every sort of green thing are suffer-
ing from the hungry young army
which works inward from the sur
rounding patches of grass and weeds.
If allowed to go these destructive in
sects will deposit billions of aggs and
be harder than ever to control next
year. This years hopper crop in the
city is evidence that there was no
concerted exort to kill them off last
season.
Ben Balerud has the dope all ready |
mixed and will supply it in small |
quantities to those who will come
and get it and spread it according to
The cost is merely /
nominal. A quarters worth VIII /
sprinkle your premises a couple of
times. Scatter it thinlv in the vege-
tation around your garden or flowers
in the evening and if it does of rain
on it you will find heap of dead
ones in about 48 hours. In some
places long gray beetle has appear
ID that is doing more damage than
he hoppers and it is presumed the
poison will get them too
If the supply is kept out of the
each of children and animals and j
are is taken to scatter it thinly in {
he grass OF weeds, there is prac- t
ically no danger from the poison. 6
Better improve the chance to Sc V
ure a supply and rid your premises 8
t these miserable, destructive pests. a
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
JUDGE GORDON VISITS
"CITY BEAUTIFUL "

Judge Charles Gordon returned
last Friday from Great Falls where
he had been called by federal court
and tells in an interesting style some
of his impressions and experiences
in that city, as follows:
Great Falls is some city. In the
past few years so many improvements
have been made, this is a "city beau
tiful." Residences have been built
by the thousands and the city proper
extends clear westward to Boston
Heights. Where sage brush grew a
few years ago, the Morony Natator-
Am, covering a city block, is daily
filled with residents disporting them
selves in the swimming pool The
parks and boulevards are superb. The
Commercial club has sumptuous Of
fees communicating with the lobby
of the Rainbow and our old friend
L. A. Jones, the secretary, bade us
welcome to his city.
At the Dempsey camp we shook
hands with artist Charlie Russell who
looks hale and hearty. Apropos of
Dempsey, the thing that struck the
onlooker was the genuineness of the
Dempsey took on several
fighters and in one of the rounds,
landed his famous "rabbit punch on
his antagonist, Drake, knocking him
Betting seemed to be 8
to l in favor of Dempsey.
After the bout we happened to be
in the lobby of the grill on Central
avenue when word went around that
Dempsey was coming. Everyone
gazed at the champion as he passed
in company with a lady. Some said
it was Dempsey, some said it was not.
1t was Superintendent Kitch, of Pop
lar, who with his family were visit
ors in the city.
DR.. DeWane tried out his new car
on the paved boulevards and left on
Wednesday for a gathering of the
medical fraternity at Deer Lodge.
Passing, in company with Ed Cody,
a beautiful residence surrounded by
an emerald lawn, we perceived Rose
Mary Marion toddling on the grass
md thereupon Attorney Hugh Marion
,ame out and took us in his car for
/ spin around the city.
AS to the Federal court, Judge
3ourquin dominates the whole show.
Attorneys for the government and
attorneys for defendants may shoot
IF all their fireworks and endeavor
o outrank Daniel Webster in the
natter of eloquence but in the last
nalysis the jury does as it figures
he honorable judge has instructed
hem He is real judge.
Tt 900 p. M, while waiting for
ur train, we saw boy land a speck-
ed trout, about pound in weight,
nth rod and line, from the Missouri
iver close to the G. N. depot. This
peaks well for the purity of the
iver at Great Falls. The city is
lpplied with water from the river.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
VIDA ASSURES BIG
SHOW JULY FOURTH
NOTHING EQUAL TO 1T EVER
HELD THERE BEFORE = BIG
NEWS BY RADIO

A good old fashioned 4th of July
time with modern touches to give il
few thrills and high spots that oul
dads never experienced, that is the
way Vida folks will celebrate the
147th birthday of American indie
pendence.
The biggest program of fun and
entertainment ever crowded into a
day and night in that busy burg is
what is advertised, and so far as the
Herald has noted it is the only cele-
bration within quite radius on the
Southside.
These are few of the attractions
booked for the occasion:
Athletic sports and stunts with lib
eral prizes to contend for.
A ball game that will be a beaner,
between the best two inland town
teams in this part of the state-Vida
and Hamblin.
Plenty of the good, refreshing and
proper things to eat and drink usual
ly served on such occasions.
Public speaking on interesting sub
jects.
Reports by radio from the Glib
bons-Dempsey bout at Shelby, with
a LOUD SPEAKER attachment so
that all will be able to hear.
Dancing in the evening with music
by the celebrated Vida Syncopating
Orchestra-floor space 30x90.
Fireworks and continuous car
nival of fun for YOU, the rest of the
family. your best girl or your
steady"
What more can you ask?
There will certainly be a tremen-
lous gang of Southsiders and North
;iders at Vida on the 4th of July
,etter join the crowd.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
MAUD HENDERSON STOCK
COMPANY HAS BAD LUCK

The Maude Henderson Stock Co.,
which was scheduled to open an en-
gagement here last Thursday even
ing under a tent met with bad luck.
They played at Glasgow before COM
ing here. and in the storm a week
ago Wednesday night their tent blew
down and was so badly torn that it
took two days to repair it. Saturday
and Sunday nights they showed in
the tent, but Sunday nights wind
damaged their tent again and they
finished their engagement in the STEM
mes hall, but did not have very large
crowds. Those who heard them, how
ever, say that they put on some good
shows, and kept. the audience con-
vulsed with laughter most of the time
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
sLEEPERs FOR FICHT-SEERs

0. D. Tibbetts Of Sioux Falls, S.
d., travelling agricultural develop
ment agent for the Great Northern
Railway is in the city today. Last
week he was here and at that time
thought it might be possible to get
a special train from Williston to
Shelby to accommodate those who
want to see the fight. This plan was
abandoned and it is now probable
that there will be two or three tour
ist sleepers attached to No. 229 at
Bainville. The round trip fare will
be s17.10 and the price of the sleeper
berths will be $500 for lower and
$3.50 for upper berths for the two
nights of July 3 and A.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
ATTEND GREAT FALLS
SHRINERS' MEETING

A number of Wolf Point Shriners
have gone to Great Falls to attend
the Shrine convention there June 22
Among those who will attend the
meeting are Geo. Barwise, j. l.. Da-
vey, S. T. Cogswell, F. E. Rathert,
G. H. Flint, w. S. Carson, H. A.
Schoening, H. c. Ditmarson, c.. j..
Severson, j. B. Switzer, A. w. Hux-
sol, W. E. Rae, J. R. Burgess, Floyd
Williams, Mr.. Leary and w. L. Young
Most of the party will watch Demp-
sey train and then go to Shelby to
see Gibbons work out, and will also
visit the Shelby-Kevin oil field be-
fore returning home.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
two DRUG STORES
ARE CONSOLIDATED

Since the last issue of The Herald
a consolidation has been effected be-
tween the Walters Drug store, pur-
chased last week by Victor Merrill
of Medicine Lake, and the Huxsol
Drug store. The stocks of the two
stocks will be combined and the
consolidation will be known as the
Huxsol Drug Co.
In an interview with Mr.. Huxsol
of the Huxsol Drug Co., he stated
that the consolidation was made with
the view to cutting down the over
head incident to running two estab-
lishments, and thereby giving their
customers better service at lower
prices.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
HANSON SENTENCE
SIX MONTHS in JAIL
ADMITTED SHORTAGE BUT HE
PLEAD INSUFFICIET SAL
AIRY TO LIVE
Great Falls Tribune

Great Falls Tribune
After deliberation of but a few
minutes, jury in federal court Sat
urday afternoon found Charles M
Hanson, former postmaster at Vol
Point, guilty of embezzlement Of
$3.50. The embezzlement extended
over a period of several years.
Hanson made plea to Judge Geo
Bourquin that he had family and
children and that he couldn't live on
the money he received as postmaster.
Judge Bourquin sentenced him to
serve six months in Jail and pay a fine
of $3.50, but not to be imprisoned for
lack of payment of the fine.
Hanson's plea that he could not
live on his salary brought sharp in
quiries from the court.
"You received more than $4,000
a year didn't you?" inquired Judge
Bourquin.
The man admitted that he did and
also that he received $145 month
rent from the government for the
postoffice building. He made the
plea that during the war his salary
was only 81, ,500.e
I'm this connection it is only fair
to Mr. Hanson to state that for some
time before the Office was changed
from third class to second class, the
work was as heavy as a second class
office, and the amount allowed him
by the government for help was en-
tirely inadequate to pay the clerks
required to do the work.-Ed.)
According to officials of the fed
eral court and witnesses from Wolf
Point, Hanson left his family some
lime ago and they are now supported
oy the county.
Hanson was the only witness for
he defense in the trial, which lasted
he greater part Of the day. On the
witness stand he admitted taking
some of the money but said it was
part of his salary. He denied re-
,eipt of one shipment of $500 in
stamps and another for 500.
Judge Bourquin instructed the
ury that the admissions of Hanson
eft no questions as to his guilt.
The case of the government was
,ased on testimony of government in
pectors and employees of the post
,fice.
Hanson. when confronted with the
harges of embezzlement, said that
e had "put it over on the other in
pectors," inspector H. R. Marks tes
flied Statements signed by Hanson
nd showing defalcation of funds |
yere introduced.
Mabel V. Balbinot, an employe of |
he postoffice at Wolf Point, testified |
hat Hanson had told her about tax
1g funds from the postoffice account
ut said that he would pay it back.
lie borrowed S400 from her, was the
estimony. 1t was also shown that
n one occasion he overpaid her $27
or work in the postoffice. She testi-
ed that she had paid this back to
anson
Attorneys for Hanson had been
opointed by Judge George Bourquin
lst the day before the trial, Han
IN coming into court at that time
petition the appointment of coun-
j and making the plea that he had
} funds.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
FAMILY REUNION

F. A. Seminars and family of Mer-
Ger, N. D., arrived yesterday and H.
E. Seminars of the Sand Creek COM
munity came to meet them. Harry
Seminars and family are expected to
come from Great Falls and other
members of the family will be here
for the family reunion.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
INSTALLS RADIO

P. R. Dougherty is the latest to
install radio set in his home, hav-
ing put in an outfit the latter part
of last week. Atmospheric condi-
tions this week have interfered with
giving it good tryout. P. R. is
wearing patch over one eye, the re-
suit Of inflammation caused by getting
a copper filing in the eyeball.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
AT WOMAN'S CLUB MEET

Mrs. H. A. Schoening left Monday
evening for Anaconda to attend the
state federated club convention. Mrs.
b. E. Burr, who recently moved to
Havre from here, also went as dele
gate from the Wolf Point Woman's
club.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Coffey and fam
lily and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Herman
and family expect to leave next week
for an automobile trip which will in
clude tour of both Yellowstone and
Glacier National Parks.
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THANKS FOR
MANY FRIENDS

AehtAh@A AAs% 9fsetA
WIN you kindly insert this letter in
the columns Of your paperF | wiah
10 express my thanks 20 those who
so kindly extended their sympathy
and assistance to mo at tho death OF
my little boy. Norris Dc Lane, on
March 20. 1898.
To dear Mrs. shuey and 10 Or and
Mrs. II. A. Day. who. thru them. r.
n. Butterworth a Sons. rendered me
such kind assistance. and 10 ". X.
Colby, for tho donation OF tho iitrls
grave. then 10 The Star for lts kind.
ness In collecting fund. and 10 each
and every one Of those strangers
who extended utth their dollars real
sympathy: They are as follows: y.
A. H." Mrs. John Crooks. Polly and
Dad" J. l.. Kelly. Mrs a. oBrsn.
Then to Charles Edwards. who ten.
derby carried my little by to the city
hospital. thus rendering such prompt
aid; then. last. but not least to our
chief Of police and his staff Of excel.
lent trnlned men, who. beyond their
duty. extended TO me aid and sympa.
thy by their kinds ways and words.
Ever grateful TO all.
MRS. ADA DE LANE.
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Here and There

Mbs Gloria Could. youngest dauEh,
Ter o. George J. Gould. - engaged 20
Henry a. Bishop. lr.. Yale student.
Walter r Robbins. briFadler grn,
rral In tho Army % the Potomac dur.
ing the civil war. dies Ia Chicago,
shorter skirts Tor The summer are
predicted hy fashion experts. says
Mamie $. shaw. Eastern buyer for a
local shop.
Funeral services for J y. barbour.
railway ticket agent VIII b held
Sunday, at tho University Christian
church. al $50 p m.
Rouutleu on predatory animals win
bc paid BY the state In spite OF the
tart that no appropriation was made
FOR Il al the last legislature. il has
been nnnouEccd.
DEPUTY Sheriff Roy Horr acquitted
on drunkenness charge brought
against him BY w. T. Foster. o, Rem.
ton ave.
dwendoiyn Marshall Field marriss
Archibald Charles Edmonsions 10
London
Mayor and Mrs. brown, Lieut.. Coz.
and Mrs CoyIe and MFR and Mrs
Joseph swuiwcll named patrons for
American Legion dance Saturday
night in ur~ ciubroouia.
Memorial services sunday by
Maple Lsaf American Legion Peat
win honor soldiers killed at virly
Ridge.
Erickson urges operation OF munt.
cipai buses between Rainier beach
and downtown districts.
Fritz stansr. German glider pilot.
sets new record Ia motor~ss ma
chine.
Six bathing girls win hold splash
party at Crystal Pool Friday nigh,
II $40.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
BUYERS GUIDE
PRIZE WINNERS
Awards in Missing Letter
Contest Announced

A great variety Of answers. die
playing unsual eioyerncss and orig
inaliiy. were received In iasi months
Buyers Guide missing letter contest
Prizes were awarded as follow
First prize. tl0oo-A. II. white.
3to1 uthrllo -. Seattle.
Second prize. isoO-Roae Nyman.
si2j Eighth ave, W. Seattle
Third prife. Isoo-Mrs, Francis
barnard. 1851 Firth ave. W Seattle.
Fourth prize tsoy-Floyd Flint.
t7so asa ave. =, Seattle
fifth prizc ti00--Psimcr Bars.
$50 ~. SEA a.. Seattle.
Fifth prize. 800 Mrs NJ e Left
coylth, 5Tia 18th ave, y. W. Seattle
sixth prize, 81 Oo-Amy Hart. ti6
W Blaine a.. Seattle.
Eighth prize, t.oo-V Lund, 100
Newton a.. Seattle,
Ninth prize, ii0o-Aiic. Lane
tios Greenwood ave, Seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
PLANTS ABOUT
rs INCHES APART

by this system tho rows are
spaced about three feet apart for
the small garden and the plants
ssi ~ inches apart IN Tho rows.
tho planting being duus rather
early - there VIII be a free
growth ~ new plants 20 form
a matted row Rbou, foo, IN
width. In case tho plants be-
como too thick they arc thlnned
90 stand four 10 nix inches apart.
During thu summer The straw.
berry plants should 10 given
frequent but rather shallow cul.
tlyAtion and thr runners trained
20 that the newly formed plants
win 10 evenly dlstFll uted. In
case OF excessive drought. or Ia
regions where irrigation must 10
depended upon. water should he
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

Erickson urges operntion OF mun,.
cipai buses between Rainier beach
and downtown districts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

Memorial services sunday by
Maple Deaf American Legion Pest
win honor soldiers killed at viny
Ridge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

fruits r. about
exhausted aHi
iuHt when We
most appfeeir
alto frrH b.
fruit
Strawberries
should find a
place IN prhC
ideally every
homo EhFlrh
whcN a space
i2 10y ls feet
In siFt can bo
provided
Strawberries
can be grown
on any good.
well drained
land. but -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
Is Threatened With
Death 5000 Times

LONDON. April s.--Chisf Inspector
Nichols. who directs Scotland Yards
campaign against drug traftickers.
has received more than 5000 letters
threatening hls ilte.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

Fritz stamsr. German glider pilot.
sets new record Ia mo,orNss ma
chine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

W. h. HEATTlE q utre plenty
u fertility Ia
the soil The time ~ exiting the
plants viii depend upon locality
and varies from early spring IN
tho extreme North - early fan
IN parts Of the South. Several
styles ~ planting and cult.
waiting arc ussd. but 'he matted
row byatcm n most common.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
Dramatists After
Candy "Munchers"

LONDON. April Dramatic crit
les have opened campaign against
thsatsFEoern who MUNICH candy and
fruit while ths performances 10 going
on.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

Over 50 per cent % the total ex.
penditurpa % Great britain Is FOR
wars. old and new.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

In 0insEow there nrs 10000 mar
riagrs yearly. and only 1000 new
houses available.