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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
COUNTY NOW $4,000
AHEAD ON SHERIFF

The total amount saved for the
taxpayers of Roosevelt county, dur
ing the first four months of 1928,
in the office of John H. Anderson,
as compared to the expense of that
Office in the corresponding period in
1922 is only trife under $4,000.
The itemized and verified compar-
ative statements of the expense of
the office that have been published
monthly have been of great interest
to the people of the county who have
watched the total grow month by
month and felt gratified by the tan
gible and substantial results of the
House Cleaning campaign so success
fully carried on last year. The sher-
iff's office is but one outstanding ex-
ample of the economy that is being
practiced in all departments of the
county business that are under the
control of the Clean House officials.
The saving in the sheriff's office
for the month of April is shown item
by item in statement signed by ].
H. Anderson. sheriff. and verified as
correct by w. ]. Hardie, clerk and
recorder.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
WOLF POINT, MONTANA
AND IT'S TERRITORY

of the state. Since 1920 it has gain
ed several hundred in population.
The greater part of the city is on
the lowest bench of the valley of the
Missouri, just safely above high
water, and has an altitude of almost
exactly 1000 feet, several hundred
feet lower than the benchlands that
lie back from the Missouri, on both
sides, and from the tributaries that
enter the Missouri at this point.
Wolf Point is the natural market
ing and trading place of some 1000
square miles of productive territory
and draws large amount of trade
from an even wider radius.
There are many sound reasons for
the city's remarkable commercial
ut is suggested to readers of The
Herald that they mail copies contain
ing this descriptive series to friends
in other places who may be interested
IN our part of Montana .-Ed.)
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
RETURNS FROM MOTOR
TRIP TO FLORIDA

NJ. L. Walter arrived home Mon
day from his journey to Florida which
was begun last fall, more than six
months ago. He spent the winter at
Orlando, a place of 10000 or $4,000
located in the southern part and the
largest inland city of the state.
Mr.. Walter says he likes southern
Florida very well but has no use for
the northern part of the state. In
the country around Orlando develop
ment has gone on rapidly after wait
ing hundred years or so for the
paved highways which are now built
and which were absolutely essential.
The sand is so loose that hauling pro-
duce or travelling was nearly impos-
sible before the brick roads were
Grape fruit, oranges
and vegetables are the staple crops.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
SCHOOLS ANNUAL
MUSICAL DELIGHTS
TIONS SHOWS CONTINUED
PROGRESS

The annual musical program b!
the public schools at the Liberty
theatre Tuesday evening was truly
delightful to the large audience thai
assembled to hear it, and marked
still greater advancement in the mu-
steal work of the schools.
The program as published last
week was carried out without hitch
and brought great credit to those in
charge of preparing it and training
the students.
To Director Staples, who has
charge of the musical department of
the schools, too much praise can
scarcely be given. The smooth, fin
ished, pleasing work of his pupils
proves him an instructor and director
of high order. |The numbers by the
chorus of IS voices and the band
program, especially, received much
favorable comment. Wolf Points
school band, it is believed, compares
well with any school band in the
state.
Parents and patrons are gratifed
by the manner in which the young
folks are improving their marked
musical talent.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
OLDEST MASON DIES
AT HUNDRED AND THREE

William E. Grigsby, reputed to be
the oldest member of the Masonic
fraternity in the United States, died
at Aberdeen, S. D., April 27. Mr..
Grigsby was 103 years of age on
February 18th last. He spent most
of his active life as a farmer at
Missouri Valley, Iowa, and that will
be his last resting place beside his
wife who died many year ago.
Excepting his hearing, he retain
ed the use of his faculties to re-
markable degree and was active al
most until the time of his death. He
voted at the election last fall. Mr.
Grigsby was the father of Mrs.
Thos. F. Marshall, widow of the
brother of C. L. Marshall of this city
and lived for many years at the Thos.
F. Marshall home.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
Descriptive Series. No. u

descriptive Series. No. l
The city of Wolf Point, Montana
is located in the northeastern part of
the state, rs miles west of the North
Dakota line and 65 miles south of
the Canadian boundary 1t is on the
transcontinental line of the Great
Northern Railway system, the Mis-
souri, river, the Theodore Roosevelt
international Highway portland,
Me-, to Portland, Ore.), the Powder
River trail (Moosejaw to Denver.)
The Roosevelt Highway, which is
also state highway, is nearing COM
pletion in eastern and central Mon
tana and is the route followed by
great numbers of tourists who visit
Glacier National Park and other of
the "Wonderlands' of The Pacific
Northwest.
The federal census of 1920 gave
the city a population Of 2,098, or
greater than any other city in nine
counties in the northeastern corner
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
INVITE GIBBONS TO
DO TRAINING HERE
CLUB INVITES ST. PAUL FIGHTER
TO HAVE QUARTERS IN
WOLF POINT

Tom Gibbons, the celebrated
fighter, and contender for the title
of heavyweight champion of the
world, who has signed to meet Jack
Dempsey at Shelby on July 4th, will
train for the fight at Wolf Point if
he considers favorably the invitation
wired him today by the Commercial
club.
Gibbons home is in St. Paul and
he naturally has many friends and
admirers throughout the Northwest.
Not a few are located here. Every
facility for training for the greatest
contest of his life is offered here, in
cluding one of the best hotels in the
state and one of the largest halls for
his indoor workouts, that would also
accommodate the crowds that would
come to watch him. When through
he would be an easy distance from
the scene of the big mill with direct
connections.
The advantages offered here are
in a letter to Gibbons that
followed the wire invitation copied
below:
Wolf Point, Mont, May 8, 1928. !
To Tom Gibbons,
Care Sporting Editor,
St. Paul Dispatch, st. Paul, MINI.
Very glad to note your signing for
Dempsey fight. Before locating
raining quarters look over Wolf
POINT. Have adequate hotel accom-
nodations and other facilities. Let
er follows.
Charles Gordon,
Secretary Commercial Club of
Wolf Point
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
NOTED INDIAN MUSICIAN

John M. Kuhn who was recently
called to Poplar from Chicago to at
tend the funeral of his sister, Mrs
Dan Mitchell, is a native of these
parts who has enjoyed a rather noted
career. He left here about % years
ago to follow the profession of music
and since then has toured the world
with Sousa's band. He is now play
ing with a Chicago orchestra. He is
an example of the unusual musical
talent that is not uncommon among
our local Indians.
Mr.. Kuhn was much interested in
the growth of Wolf Point and will
keep tab on its future development
through the columns of The Herald.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
MODERN WOODMEN PLAN
FOR ROUSING MEETING

The local lodge of Modern Wood
men will hold regular meeting next
Tuesday night and it is expected it
will be something far out of the or
binary in point of interest, and ses-
sion that members cannot afford to
miss.
There will be important business
to transact and good sized class of
candidates to initiate. 1t is hoped
and expected that Deputy Organizer
N. D. Wilson of Glendive will be pres
ent with his crew and promises that
when he arrives there will be some
thing doing that the boys will not
soon forget.
A big feed and social session will
be part of the attraction of the even
ing. A full attendance is urgently
requested
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
"CLARENCE" COMEDY
PACKED WITH LAUGHS
Wallace Reid, Agnes Ayres and May
McAvoy Stars

A wholesome comedy of family
life in America! A picture story that
conveys fine message without being
preachment! That is William de
Miles Paramount production of
"Clarence," featuring Wallace eReid,
Agnes Ayres and May McAvoy, three
screen stars of unquestionable pop
ularity. Manager Clarence says that
Clarence" will be the bill at the
Liberty theatre next Thursday and
Friday and he asserts it is one of the
most enjoyable pictures booked by
him this season.
"Clarence" is the humorous story
of an ex-soldier who drove mules
without swearing and who became a
good angel in the family of million
aire whose happiness is being dashed
upon the rocks because of their lack
of harmony and constant pickering.
Clarence found the task of reconcil-
ing this family nearly as difficult as
driving army mules without cussing,
but he accomplished the task with
the aid of his saxophone, his genial
temperament and general tact, so that |
happiness is the I9t of all concerned.
clarence" is packed with laughs
from beginning to end In the title
role Mr.. Reid scores a. conspicuous
success, while Agnes Ayres and May
McAvoy have parts suited to their
personalities. Kathlyn Williams,
Adolph Menjou, Edward Martindel,
8ertie Johns, Robert Agnew, Doro-Y
hy Gordon and Maym Kelso are in
he supporting cast.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
Parents Week, Public
Schools of Wolf Point
Faculty Arranges for Fathers Night Wednesday of
Next Week-'Mothers' Afternoon Thursday-15
Will Get 'Letters"-Annual Program May 11-Hon.
Scott Leavitt To Address Class of '23.

Last Thursday evening the Seniors
and Mr.. and Mrs. Livingston were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed GIFTS, Mr.
and Mrs. A. D Mcneil and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cook at the spacious Cook
home. The early part of the even
ing was spent at the Liberty theatre.
The center loge was decorated in the
Senior colors. After enjoying the
picture, we returned to the Cook
residence. Here we found a ban
quet table daintily decorated to suit
the occasion. Upon being seated the
21 guests Immediately noted the
clever place cards and these were
shared by all. Delicious courses fol-
lowed. A few wondered why the
Seniors were so quiet-the natural
conclusion was that they were "too
busy" The impromptu toasts start
led a. few but were enjoyed by the re-
mainder. These affairs will remain
in the minds of all of US. The Com
time is at hand. Such
receptions make it the most treasured
part of the four years of high school.
Letters and Stripes
Mr.. Gillespie presented the follow
ing with letters and stripes won for
athletic work or public speaking
Fred Yandell, letter and stripes
Sylvester Smith, 1 letter and 2
stripes; Harold Thompson, / letter
and 1 stripe; Donald Randall, letter
and 2 stripes; Reuben Smith, 1 let
5er and 1 stripe; Jay Cusker, l let
,er and 2 stripes; James Cook, l let
,er and 1 stripe; Pierre Taylor, Ma
bel Johnson and Myrtle Neiman each !
,ne letter for public speaking Twin
ling the county contest.) Each of
he basket ball girls, Mae VOORHEES,,
Dhelma Anderson, Enid Everett,
Audrey Johnson and Madeline Davis T
vas awarded the official letter. The
fficial letter has been changed from
maroon to white in order that it may
e worn on a maroon sweater in !
bead of a white one, as it is more I
ractical. :
This is the last month of school.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
SUPERINTENDENT'S
OFFICES TO MOVE
DIVISION HEADQUARTERS
HERE FIVE YEARS

If present plans are carried ou
the offices of Superintendent Knight
will be moved back to Havre abou
June first. The change has beer
under consideration by the official:
for over year, it is understood, ane
a final decision is indicated by orders
to put the former office building in
readiness to occupy.
The Logical Point
The change is made in the inter
est of efficiency and economy in
handling the division, which is a long
one extending from Cut Bank, 100
miles west of Havre, to Willislon,
and ircluding Owl 40G miles of main
iine 2rd several branches The Offices
were brought here from Havre in
May, 1918, and established in the
best office building along the line.
Changes in the division since then,
such as the closing of the Bowdoin
terminal, make the Hill county city
again the logical point from which
to operate the Montana Division, it
is claimed. Officials say that there
is no suggestion in this move of any
contemplated moving of this division
terminal
Operators Here
A heavy copper wire has been
strung between here and Havre and
a force of operators will be kept
here, probably at the depot, to re-
ceive orders and handle the Western
Union business. Quite a number of
the superintendent's force still own
homes in Havre, while others have
purchased property here.
The move has the effect of reliev-
ing to some extent the local housing |
Quite a number of the |
Northside cottages, of |
which there are over 20, will be va
Gated, but it is said that every one
has already been re-rented. Several |
trainmen now residing at Williston
have improved the opportunity to get
a modern house here, at the end of
their run that gives them the most
lime at home.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03

The exempt students will complete
their school work on May Is. The
others will finish up on May "a and
25.
Parents Week
The year end activities are begin
ming with a rush this week and the
pace will be kept up until the last
week when things will quiet down
before the final examinations.
Next week is Parents Week. "
We are giving all parents in Wolf
Point an opportunity to visit our
school next week and to see the act
ual work as it is being carried on.
Each grade room will have some ex-
hibit work up at this time. On Mon
day and Tuesday we have no special
activities.
Fathers Night
On Wednesday afternoon there will
be no school but school will be held
from six to nine in the evening This
will be Fathers Night. Special in
vitations will be sent Father" to
come and see the regular work of
the school. Plan to come as soon
after six clock as you can and stay
until school is out. If you have sew
aral children spend a few minutes
n each room. We shall have COM
oetent guides to show you where the
'ooms are. That boy or girl will be
for you 1t will make a
sreat difference to him or her. In
,erest begets interest,". Lay aside
your worries and visit us for an even
ng. 1t will do you good, it will do
he children good, and it will do us
,ood.
At nine o'clock when school is out
II of the fathers are invited to see
short playlet which will be given
n the assembly room After this
ou will be conducted to the gym
here some real boxing will be seen
nd will promise to extend the
0unds little. Free admission to
lese affairs. However, no one will
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
FAD WILL PRESENT
FARM SIGN BOARDS

The Fad clothing store has pur-
chased from a speciality house large
number of framed metal sign boards
which it will present to owners Of
farms who agree to post them in
prominent positions.
When filled in the sign will show
the name of the farm, and the dis
tance to Wolf Point with space left
below to post bulletins or advertise
ments. When conspicuously posted
they will make nice, up to date ap-
pearance and ought to encourage the
farm naming idea.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
OH BOY! JUST LOOK
THE SEASONS ON

| What so rare as the first game OF
the season, with a tough one like
Glasgow for the Wolves to chew?
Hear we, hear ye, Marmaduke
Mabel and all the rest, that this is
the glorious news proclaimed by the
bills (Rae, jacob and the 8x12s)
it's gona be on May 9Th, in the after
noon, at Westside park-Glasgow
versus Wolf Point.
The Wolf Point side of the argu-
ment will be upheld by the American
Legion team, the same as in the past
two seasons. The squad has played
no games and had but short period
of practice but can be depended upon
to make a good showing on the dla-
mond. The team has an outfit of
dandy new uniforms and there will
be new players in a few of them,
but all the old reliables will be ca
vorting between the stations.
Manager Rae will probably put
King on the slab for the opening
game with Dick Busby behind the
plate. Captain jacob has not fully
decided on the men for all the posi-
tons, but Sundays score card will
show. Just what Glasgow will un-
cork is an unknown quantiey but they
always come to Wolf Point loaded
for bear, to say nothing of Wolves.
The only other essential feature
S a great big, enthusiastic crowd of
'ooters, to boost for home team
,ictory and at the same time appre-
late good work by the visitors. Get
quart of peanuts and come and
ring the family.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
RAILROAD MAN AND
WISCONSIN GIRL WE'D

Robert A. Steis, well known and
popular Great Northern trainman who
runs out of this terminal, and Miss
Dorothy Traxler were married at Me-
nominee, Wis, on April 10Th. The
ceremony was performed in st. Jo-
seph's Catholic church by Rev. FIR.
Dorenbach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steis arrived here
last Friday to make their home. The
fullest measure of joy and prosperity
for them is the sincere wish of many
friends with whom The Herald wishes
to be- included.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03
CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY

Last Friday evening, Mrs. G. G..
Thompson entertained party of 36
young friends of her son Harold at
their home on Fifth avenue in honor
of his seventeenth birthday. Amuse-
ments of various kinds occupied the
young folks during the evening and
refreshments were served.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03

Fees turned in to county IS $500
The difference in favor of the
present administration of the office
is nearly $500.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-05-03

Continued on Page Eight
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24
BIGGERS

John McElmurry and Ralph Deaver
and their families were visiting at
Antioch last Of the week.
Mrs c G.. Hensley of Paragould was
here last of the week a guest OF her
daughter Mrs. W. Il. Cooper.
Will Lingle and family. who have
been on a fifteen days overland trip
through Missouri and Illinois, return
ed home Saturday.
Il. c. Wilmington, cashier Of the
bank here, left Thursday Cor few
days visit in Florin, La.
Miss BERTHE Williamson left Sunday
for Choteau, Mont. where she is en-
gagged in teaching school
VIII Hambrick has bought the res
taurant known as Sans Place of vii
lie Deaver.
Bert McAllen of PocahOntns was
here last of the week a guest Of Com
fort Poindexter.
Z. n. Hanvie of Truman is here
visiting relatives and attending the
big meeting.
Write Bellah and wife are the proud
parents of fine baby boy.
The meeting which has been in pro
gress at the Methodist church at this
place since the fifth. under the super
vision of Rev. W. G. Swope, one of
our strongest eNangelists, has been
well attended and much good has been
accomplished. Everyone i'm reach
should take advantage of the sermons
that are being delivered from day to
day at IL a. IN. and p. IN.
Mrs. Eva Abbott of Pocahontas is
visiting at the home of her father,
j. X. Odom, here this week
Jess Purdy of Hoxie was here last
of the week to see his two little boys,
j. II. and Bobby.
Roy Crotts of MlddlebrOOk will be-
gin singing school here as soon as
the meeting closes.
Clayton Story and family and Mrs.
Josie johnson, who have been on an
overland trip through the west, re-
turned last of the week
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24
WARM SPRINGS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Holt of PocahOntas
were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John King
here last Saturday and Sunday.
Alva Adams and wife and JEFF
Adams and wife of Datto were visit
ing relatives here first of the week.
ArnOt and Esselman Holt had bust
ness in Doniphan last week
John X. Holt and wife of Reyno
and Mrs Hollis sister and niece Of
Illinois were here last week visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Almus Kenner.
The pie supper here last Saturday
night netted $1,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Holt have been
enjoying a visit of their children dur
ing the past week. Those visiting
were, Tom Clayton and family of
Campbell, Mo-. Mrs. Eva McNair and
son of Oklahoma, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. II.
Harrison of Pocahontas and Willie
Holt and family.
Freeman Holt has purchased a new
car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Doherty of Pom
der, Mo, were here last Friday.
Walter Stevens and family motored
over to Hamil Sunday.
Jim King and family of Pocahontas
motored through here Sunday.
Uncle Dock Holt has returned from
Datto.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24
NicILROY

Our road overseer, Earl Graham
has been working the road.
Miss Jane Inman of Bay is visiting
relatives at this place.
Miss Maxine Fry spent the week
end with relatives here.
Mrs. A. F. Hickman is much i'm
proved at this writing.
Mrs. Raymond Cochran and little
daughter, Willie. of Bay are visiting
relatives here.
n. ]. Horsman and family motored
to Smithville saturday.
Miss Mable Stacy is visiting friends
at Skaggs this week.
Leo Hickman, Ralph Harnden ant
Clarence Stubbleheld attended the pie
supper at Oconee Saturday night
Foy Fry of Skaggs visited here Sat
urday night and Sunday. lie wal
accompanied home by Milbourn Hors
man. who will leave with him fo
Smackoyer Tuesday
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24
Late County News
BROWNIE

Health is not very good at this writ
ing.
Mrs. Una Pierce and Wilma Vester
made business trip to Corning last
Saturday
Alvin Hnl has been on ,hc sick list
this week.
Miss Leila Kerley was visiting Mrs.
Henry Albright last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hogan Jones are sick
with malarial fever.
Luther Abernathy and family made
a business trip to Pocahontas last
Saturday.
Miss Clinie Poynor was visiting
home folks at Maynard last Sunday.
Little Tommie Bass is having a
tussel with the chills at this writing.
The revival meeting at Peach Or
chard closed last Thursday night
with much good accomplished, four
teen were baptised and seventeen came
into the church by letter.
Mrs. j. S. Davis and children left
last Monday for points in Illinois,
where she will visit relatives and
friends for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Mondy are Wis
iting the latter's parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Knapp this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Knapp of
Hoxie were visiting home folks over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Charlie Hill were
Sunday guests at Jas. yesters.
J. d. Kerley and daughter. Vera,
motored to Maynard last Saturday,
where Vera will enter school.
Mrs. I. E. Ledbetter visited Gene
Bass and family from Sunday until
Tuesday.
The Black river revival meeting will
begin Aug. 20. Everybody invited to
come. The meeting will be in charge
of Bro. Il. l.. Lewis and Bro. Emmons
Of Paragould.
Cecil Abernathy will enter school
at Maynard this week.
Our b. Y. p. u. was well attended
last Sunday night.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-08-24
MIDDLEBROoK

Rev. S. l.. Johnston has been on the
indisposed list for some time.
Roy Crot;s has just closed n sing
ing normal at Salem and will begin
another at Biggers Monday. Mr..
Crotts is an able teacher and these
places should be glad to get him.
should be glad to get him.
Miss Lena Hagood is having the
chills.
Our revival meeting has been going
on for the past week with Rev. Tussey
of Corning doing the preaching.
Uncle John A. johnson is having
some improvements done on his farm
here.
Several from Maynard attended
church here Sunday.
Martin Odom and family of Datto
have been visiting relatives here.