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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-01-11
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL

Minutes of a regular meeting of the
city council of the City of Wolf Point
held in the city hall, the regular meet
ing place of said council, at 8 o'clock
p. M, Monday, Jan. 8.
The mayor called the meeting to
order and the following members ans
wered roll call:
Mayor Moore, presiding.
Aldermen Chapman, Ferguson, Hell
Ter, Carpenter and Young.
Attorney Schoening.
Clerk Williams.
Absent, Lemon.
The minutes of the last regular
meeting were read and upon motion
of Alderman Carpenter, seconded by
Alderman Young, wre unanimously
approved as read.
Communications
A communication from Alderman
Lemon rendering his resignation was
read. Moved by Alderman Ferguson
that the resignation be accepted, sec
onded by Alderman Heller. Unani-
mously carried.
A communication from City Treas
urer Flint enclosing a continuation
of the National Security Company's
100000 depository bond was read.
Moved by Alderman Carpenter that
it be accepted, seconded by Alderman
Young and unanimously carried.
Another communication from City
Treasurer Flint enclosing a statement
from the National Bank of Commerce
of New York City for $500, being
one fourth of one per cent commission
for cashing of interest coupons de-
tached from bonds of the City of
Wolf Point.
Moved by Alderman Carpenter that
the clerk be instructed to notify the
city treasurer that the council did not
deem it a part of their obligation to
pay for the cashing of interest cou-
pons, seconded by Alderman Fergu-
son and unanimously carried.
A communication from hiarron &
Foor in regard to a bill of Elmer
johnson of $18 "a for interest charge
on $3.50 claim was read and after
considerable discussion, the clerk was
instructed to dig up what information
he could from the records in regard
to claim.
Moved by Alderman Carpenter
that all bills that had been audited
be allowed, seconded by Alderman
Young and carried.
Committee to Purchase Hose
The mayor stated that the city
needed about 400 feet of hose and
appointd the following committee to
see to the purchase of the same, AL
dermen Chapman, Carpenter and
Cylinder in Well
Superintendent Lenz reported that
the cylinder in the new well was not
satisfaction because at low
water stages the water was below the
ports and caused pumping of air and
thus reduced the efficiency of the
pump to less than half. He thought
we might be able to make a trade
the Power Equipment Co. for a
cylinder like the one in the old well
had given good satisfaction.
The clerk was instructed to have
Supt. LEM communicate with the
Power Equipment Co. and see what
could be done in regard to a trade
Moved by Alderman Carpenter
the meeting be adjourned, Sec
onded by Alderman Young.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-01-11
LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday School at 600 A. M.
Morning Services at IL A. M.
Evening Services at s P. M.
The Young Peoples Society will
hold the annual meeting and social
session Friday evening, Jan. IL. All
members are urged to be present
Everyone cordially invited.
The Ladies will meet in the church
basement Thursday afternoon, Jan.
10, at 8 o'clock.
Rev. A. O. Johnson.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-01-11
NASONS ENTERTAIN

MI. and Mrs. H. B. Mason enter
tanned at their home on Second
avenue Friday evening with five
tables of whist. The party was given
in honor of MI. and Mrs. A. K. Tice,
who left Sunday for their new home
at Aberdeen, S. D. F. H. Frahm won
high honors at cards and John Her
mar received the consolation prize.
The hostess served a delightful
luncheon.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-01-11
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Morning Service HOO A. M.
Sunday School 1000 A. M.

Y. P. S. c. E. 6:30 P. NJ.
Evening Service 7:3O P. M.
Last Sunday evening a new organi-
zation was born, and we are very
much pleased to welcome an enthus-
iastic Young Peoples Society. 1t
has been our desire for some time to
have an organization of this kind to
help US meet the needs of the young
people in our midst. Now we can
say to all who are young in spirit,
we have ar organization that will
just suit you.
Rev. Newan and Rev. Bailey had
charge of services last Sunday, and
those who heard them were pleased
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CHURCH

Services will be held at the Catho-
lie church every Sunday. Low mass
at 500 a. M, high mass at 1000
a. m. Father Benedict, pastor.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-01-11

Heavy on the good ones is the
slogan for the new year at the Lib
erty and you do want to get in on
that-then don't miss "Nanook of the
North" a picture without a fault.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
JULY

July 3-Mayor Paonessa names William Fowler to succeed Roger W Egan, who resigned as member oi civil service commission. July 4-I'ishop John J. Milan dedi- cates new Polish orphanage on North Burritt street.
 July 6-Paonessa selects platoon and charter revision committees. Big fireworks display at Walnut Hill park. Dr. A. l.. Avitable elected chairman of civil service commission.
 July To- Single tax district favor ed by mayor. Thomas Toner leaves employ of New Britain Machine com pany after 27 years of service
 July 11-Judge B. W. filling elect ed president Of New Britain Lions club. Chief Detective Sergeant Will liam C. Hart elected chief of police to succeed Chief w. J. Rawlings. Pa trolman Matthias Rival named ser geant to succeed William Hart, new chief.
 July 13-Severe electrical storm strikes many houses and plays havoc In streets.
 July 14-Comptrollers report to June 90. shows balance of s1.q02.- I42.56 with expenditures of soso,-
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
Details fNew Britain Story orPassing Tear Told in Type
 Day Day Resume Of Outstanding Occurrences History Of Cy

Frederick Wagner observe 18th wed, ding anniversary. Inhuenza eases now ss4 le helew zero recorded here this morning.
 Feb, ls-Waler beard wants yaln- aiioh lowered 60 per cent, Present saluatien sss. s.00A. Feb, se-chamber Of Commerce votes 10 oppose cash bonus for ex, seFyieemeH,
 Feb, si-infiuenza on decline, IS new eases today.
 Feb. aa-ke new influenza eases re- ported today, sf4,s2s,60 telephone calls in city during lsal,
 Feb, ss-oyer ss0.0o0 collected in taxes so far thls month.
 Feb, si,-charies Glover resigns as siee-president of American Hardware corporation,
 Feb, as.-Hart proposes tax rate of % mills.
 Feb. a7-Mrs. Anna Zaiesli killed by train at High street crossing,
 Feb. ss-Mrs, M. T. cresn selected as member Of democratic state een- tral committee. February building report shows sss.sas expended.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
SEPTEMBER

Sept, l-Judge Klett renamed mem Der Of state central committee.
 Sept, T-Halloran scores victor, over Paohessa forces. Sept, e Company M. Veteran Corps, State Guard, dishandsd, Sept, io-New st. Marks church opens with special services. Rev. A A. Ahlauist breaches first sermon al Swedish Lutheran church.
 Sept ii-New hotel assured. Win be on site Of old St. Marks church. 10 cost s750.000.
 Sept, i3-I'ire department shows deficit Of sis.0b7.ss.
 Sept, Rebuilding inspector issues permit for erection Of f3b0.000 addi- ton to New Britain hospital.
 Sept. ib--Harold l.. Judd admitted 10 New York stock exchange after paying fee Of sss.00o.
 Sept, is--Iocal brewery may dump si2.O0O worth Of good beer into sewer.
 Sept is--First consignment Of an- thraeite to reach city in several months arrives.
 Sept. 2i-A. NJ. Paonessa nomin- ated at democratic convention for secretary of state. r. Nj. Holmes elected president Of North & Judd company to succeed the late IT. c. Noble.
 Sept. 23-Coal coming in. Each car different price.
 Sept. 25-Mr. and Mrs. James Shep- 1 ard Of Lake street observe 63rd wed- ding anniversary.
 Judge G. W. Andrews dies at home on Russell street.
 Sept. 26.-M. l.. Bailey. treasurer of | Union Manufacturing company and with company for 45 years, dies at nome on Vine street.
 Sept. 2S-5i6 men and women en- oiled in evening school. Stanley me- norial church observes 50th anni- 
 Sept. 29-E. W. Christ appointed ocal fuel administrator.
 Sept. 30--Turner Hall bought by )dd Fellows association for s100,000.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
APRIL

April i-Ruggerio and cianiion, set prison for life.
 April s-community drive total t27 1000.
 April b-Lawyer David Dunn re- signs from board Of finance and tax alton.
 April 7-Ira Leonard. candidate foi seleetman on farmer-hbor ticket, ar. rested for moonshining.
 April s-Rev. Harry Bodley. rector emeritis Of s. Marks church. oh. serves roth birthday. Kalkowslsi freed.
 April ii-A. Nj. Paonessa elected mayor by BIO majority. Mir. and Mrs. Herman Fleischer observe 55th wedding anniversary.
 April 1e--Mr. and Mrs. Dugald Me- Milan observe Soth wedding anniver- sary.
 April 13-Leon Sprague reelected president of board of directors Of Rotary club.
 April 17-E. c. Carter and Sons of New York, manufacturers of lace curtains. lease New Britain Machine company pulling
 April 1S-Paonessa sworn in as mayor.
 April 19-Alderman John Gill of second ward elected mayor pro tenn. William F. Sternberg elected senior vice commander of state encampment of Grand Army of the Republic. Mayor Paonessa appoints James P. Kiniry secretary.
 April 20-Election costs of city total $1,461.
 April 23-First Congregational church observes 164th anniversary.
 April 26-Election cost A. NJ. Pao- nessa $s7. Eddy-Glover post, Amer ican Legion, opens new headquarters in Electric building.
 April 26-Quigley's campaign ex- penses. s1,O3S.95. Mayor Paonessa makes sweep of City hall, dropping majority of commissioners.
 April 27-Curtis' election expenses, s1,275. Republicans spent s1,314o5; democrats spent $374.
 April 28--Joseph M. Halloran seek | ng democratic election to congress, promising to work on wet platform. stanley Holmes resigns asuperin- endent of public schools after 16 ears of service.
 April 29-Entire new board of pub ic works named by mayor. Halloran nnounces candidacy for congress- nan.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01

May s-Dr Henry Bray slsetes chairman Of hoard Of health.
 May ie-DT. William st0ekwel elected one of seven representatives from United States le attend confer, ehee of International Union assinsi tuberculosis in Brussels. Belgium Sergeant William Hart elected ehiel Of detective bureau. fatFelmaH wil- liam hecus apepiated police ser geant,
 May if-James spinetta buys out Sovereign Trading company at iso Main street,
 May lt-Isahella Circle. D. of l., observe silver jubilee,
 May is-ReY, DF. Abel A, Ahlauist or Providence. h. l.. accepts call 10 en- ter pastorate Of Swedish Lutheran church here,
 May. i6-Iawyfr n l., Dunn re- signs as member Of school committee
 May i7-keT. Raymond x. Gilman Of New Haven accepts call 10 become pastor Of Stanley Memorial church. Board of Ire commissioners, in an- nnai report recommends that two platoon system begin al once.
 May is-Mayor raonessa wants new city hall and also action on troi- ley problem.
 May is-J. M. Bnrdick celebrates toth anniversary with z. R. and l.. as general superintendent.
 May 22-Annual Institute Of Hart for County Sunday school association convenes at South church.
 May 23-rneertain whether Ku Riux Kian exists here. Mayor dis | misses two building commissioners.
 May 26-Pred Beloin makes plans for s5oo.000 hotel. c. A. K. ranks have faded from 800 to 30. May 2e--New sss0.o00 hotel seems Chamber of Commerce gets | behind movement.
 May 30--Soldier dead are fttingly i honored.
 May 31-Work started on S243,tT0 school on High street. Helen and John McCabe purchase Sovereign Co. block for sso.0o0.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
OCTOBER

l Oct. 2-September building repor
 doubles that of 1920. 1sO permits fol
 total of s565,194. | Oct. 3-Dunn, Hopkins, Sposattc
 and McKenna resign from democratic
 committee. E. w. Christ announces
 candidacy for republican representa-.
 tive to state legislature. Oct. 4-Judge B. w. filling an
 nounces he will run for representa- tive to legislature on republican ticket
 Oct. 10--S. w. Menus elected presi- dent of local Zionists.
 Oct. 14-Charles F.. Hart of Curtis street observes S0th birthday.
 Oct. 16-Baptists meet here for state gathering. E. ". Christ and B. w. filling chosen as representatives by republicans. P. s. McMahon nom- mated by democrats. W. Niedzwiecki and George Cans nominated as rep resentatives by democrats
 Oct. 17--Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters open state convention here. Beer worth s34,S00 poured into sewer. Cremo Brewing out of busi- ness.
 Oct. 20-Ten nurses graduated from local hospital. John J. Kiniry suc- ceeds D. l.. Dunn as chairman of democratic town committee. {. Oct. Ex-Governor Lake speaks at | aying of cornerstone of new hospital l building.
 Oct. 23-$15,0O0 fire at Stiles and Reynolds brick yard.
 Oct. 24-Fuel Administrator E. w. Christ upholds coal dealers for 'harging s20 ton and attacks mayor or his stand.
 Oct. 27--Older Boys Conference of-
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
DECEMBER

Dec BPS confirmed at St. Marks
 church. Bishop Chauncey B. Brew ster officiates. Dec. 7-People required to take
 mixed coal and prices range from
 s16.S0 to s17.60 a ton. Dec. S-Measles prevalent in city.
 23 cases reported in past week.
 Dec. 9-Paonessa attacks P. U. C..
 for allowing trolley company to keep l high rates.
 Dec. 11-11 new cases of measles | reported over weekend. New Britain | factories working full time. Some plants working overtime. Dec. 12-Boy Scout executives of state hold annual session in this city. Dec. 13--Fuel Administrator Rus- sell castigates local coal dealers for alleged failure to observe laws of an- thracite.
 Dec 1S-Population of city is 54,- 794 according to new directory.
 Dec. 19-Christmas trade far ex- ceeds that of previous year. Some merchants report 50 per cent increase.
 Dec. 2O-Stanley Works planning to erect tallest building. K. K. K. holds meeting in Turner hall.
 Dec. 21--Coal men resent MT. Christ's charges that they are unfair with the public. Council receives rec- ommendation for s200,00o bond issue. Father Laden observes 18th anni- versary of ordination to priesthood.
 Dec. Bishops in city too busy for inventory shutdown. State will con- struct concrete road from New Brit ain to Plainville. Police rebel against attending drill at Y. M. c. A. under Hergstrom because of his alleged K. K. K activities. All post office rec- ords smashed with tons of mail be- Ing handled. City nearing limit on is- suing bonds.
 Dec. 23-Thomas McMahon of Stanley Quarter observes 18th birth- day.
 Dec. 26-Post office force handles '12,730 letters and cards during Christmas week.
 New Britain Motor Sales company ormed with capital stock of s25,0O0l,
 Dec. 27-Paul Robinson named sec- , etary to Mayor Paonessa in place of ames P. Kiniry. resigned.
 Dec. 2s-City in grip of first bliz- ard.
 Dec. 2e--Capt. Thomas w Grace of 'olice department dies suddenly in 'olice service automobile while on ray to headquarters.
 Dec. 3O-Mayor Paonessa suggests mployment of public architect
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
AUGUST

August Tax Collector Loomis re ports s1,36s,542.97 taken in during July.
 August 2-Employes at City Hal receive raise. August 3-Captain Samuel L. Mag. son dies at home on Maple street Masonic leaders denounce K. K. K. August a-H. J. Donnely and NJ. R. Mullin of Springfield buy Boston store from D. A. Niven.
 August 7-Coal situation regarded as serious. Chamber of Commerce warns people to conserve supply. City meeting board approves recommends ton to spend $1G0,000 on sewers.
 August s-Work started on new comfort station. Col. w. w. Bullen succeeds Judge Alling as president of Lions club.
 August 9-Work on South End park progresses. Present job will cost s50.00o.
 August 10-Coal shortage in city in- evitable, dealers state, even if strike Is ended.
 August 12-Mohican Market com pany leases three stores in Shurberg dock for 30 years.
 August 16--Ffre chiefs and la0dies | hold annual convention here
 August 17-Reports show that city | lad 26 auto accidents in 14 days, two | atal.
 August 19-Gustave Erickson of | Hartford buys Sicklick and Milkowitz lock on Arch street for $40,0O0.
 August 21-Harold Ward, aged 19, uried under pile of steel wien truck lrns over at Stanley Works. Serious |, injured
 August 25-Conference today pro- uces no more than promise of re-
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01

Ihen,is, T. F. Hin. for past 30 year Yemployed as janitor Of school depart
 ment, resigns Alderman J. F, Oil named chairman Of platoon commit tee.
 July fs-fhomas Kehoe reiires aftsl so years in printing business Severe electrical storm causes much damage in this locality
 July ia-Rsy. Abel Ahiquist ol Providence takes up duties as pastor Of Swedish Lutheran church. July 2i-Mrs. Adeline z. Davis Of Parkmore street, eelebrates s4th birthday. July 23--Mrs. Elizabeth Juengst Of Is South Main street celebrated 90th birthday. July 2s-william y. Walker found dead in Professional Building. Pub lic works commission considers pen sion for those in service 25 years or more.
 July 26-Annuai outing of city fathers Tt Momauguin. Over 100 in attendance.
 July 27-25 auto accidents in week reported here.
 July 2s-H. c. Noble reelected president Of North & Judd company at annual meeting. Jacob Schnaidt of Winthrop street observes s0th birthday. 50 youngsters take posses sion of new Children's Home on Rack life Heights. Eastern Engineering and Construction company awarded contract for erecting new hospital building.
 July 29-Excavation work started on new normal school.
 July s1-Police force presents re. tiring chief w. J. Rawlings. with Ford automobile. Succeeded by w. C. Hart today.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
NOVEMBER

Nov. i-Tax collections for octo-
 Der s46.ss0; building operations total ssTG,i77. Nov. 2-Girls at High school plan
 organization to stamp out "Petting''
 parties. School board adopts plan to
 spend s5G7,000 on school system.
 Nov. 3-Mlss Sarah Baker resigns
 as head nurse of Visiting Nurse as-
 socintion. Nov. 4-Mrs. Lois Clark of 1is Greenwood street observes s5th birth day.
 Nov. s-1242 children born in city from January 1, 1922. to October 1. 1922. Nov. 7-Republicans sweep city | with majority of 1442 votes. Nov. SIX Klux Klan to organize here. Nov. a-Mrs. Helen Muter fined SIS and no costs for allowing overcrowd- ing on busses under her control. Mayor threatens K. K. K. Promises cleanup Of city hall if any officials join 1t.
 Nov. 1o-clergymen disapprove of secret societies having aims like K. K. k.
 Nov. 11-Armistice Day celebrated by mammoth parade.
 Nov. 12-About 800 present at me- morial services in Fox's theater for dead soldiers. E. F. Neumann of 1s9 South Main street observes S4th birthday.
 Nov. 14-Marshall Cook resigns as superintendent of Boys club. Suc- ceeded by Carroll B. Cleveland as act ing superintendent.
 Nov 15-Dewey Selander elected commander of Disabled American Veterans of the World War.
 Nov. 17-Red Cross enrolls 625 new members. Paonessa's campaign for secretary of state cost $274.40.
 Nov. 1S-s4,oo0 fire in Booth Block.
 Nov. 19-More than 2,o00 Swedish people attend dedication exercises at Children's Home during day.
 Nov. 21-Annual enumeration of school children shows that there are 16,022 at the present time. Mir. and Mrs. Henry S Walter of A Lexington street observe 5oth wedding anniver- ,ary.
 Nov. 22-G. O. P. spent $4,167 to win campaign. Democrats $664. Rev. Abel Ahlquist. new pastor of Swedish lutheran church, formally installed.
 Nov. 23-Coal price set at $1S.50 or period of two weeks.
 Nov. 26-Frederick w. Leupold of Irch street observes 8ath birthday. Ir. and Mrs. William E. Stewart of o Grand street observe 50th wed- ing anniversary.
 Nov. 29-Mrs. Inga Nelson of 55 earl street observes 91st birthday.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
FEBRUARY

Feb. 4-Proposed comfort station almost entirely underground. approv ed by city plan committee. z ' Feb. Civilian Martin sells to- bacco business to Jacob Blum oi Hartford after 45 years in business New Britain branch of Connecticut league of Women Voters organized Miss Corinne Bacon being elected president.
 Feb. S-Mayor wants $500,000 slashed from budget. Principal Louis r. Slade of High school says pupils are liable to suspension for member ship in fraternities.
 Feb. s.-Henry E. Williams ob- serves s1st birthday.
 Feb. 1o--2S cases of flu reported in past g days.
 Feb. 11--Dental clinic strongly de- tended. Total of A cases of influenza in city. Schools crowded. May bar outsiders.
 Feb. 13-Noveck's drug store rob- bed of dope" 200 bottles of mor- phine, heroin and cocaine taken.
 Feb. 14-Mayor names Magnell, Parsons and Butler as committee to outline rules for maintenance and dis tribution of firemen's pension fund. One-maD trolley cars to be operated on all lines within city limits and on Berlin line. 57 new cases of flu to- day.
 Feb. 15-No two platoon system this year. Supporters of measure will | not ask council to make appropri- | etion.
 Feb. 16-Total of 164 cases of flu | in city today. School accommodations committee of school board drafting for bond issue of s100.oo0 for new trade school with for $50 students. Common council approves 21 mill tax rate. Council overrides proposal for 10 per cent salary cuts.
 Feb. 17-Traffic officer and Mrs.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
MARCH

March i-Lieutenant Eddy's bod
 returned home. "Pay-As- You -En
 ter" system again installed on loea froiieys. Ssoo.on0 slash in budge substituted by Councilman Hart.
 March s-Impressiye services hei, for Lieutenant Eddy. McMahon pro poses tax rate Of .0ig.
 March 7-sathan Mag and samue Berkowitz plan s76.ooo office buildin, on corner Of Washington place ant Main street
 March s - Sergeant Richardson sentenced 10 prison from one 10 four years. Jacob Wrinkle gets one to two years. 20 mill tax adopted at stormy city meeting. City meeting board votes to cut pay of city employees 10 per cent.
 March s-Few city employees to have pay cut 10 per cent. March i0--Ben Dougherty an- nounces candidacy for councilman from the sixth ward on democratic ticket.
 March 11-Teachers may be cut 15 per cent. as result of cut made in school budget.
 March l3-McMillan department store sold to Davidson and Leventhal. proprietors of Fair department store. Chamber of Commerce favors day. light saving plan.
 March 14-City allowed s2,soo for recent City Hall fire.
 March 16-Mrs. s. A. Doolittle of Hart street celebrates S4th birthday. 2,040 applications to be made voters received. -Kalkowski suit opens in superior court.
 March 1S-John M. Cooney leaves employ of Corbin Screw corporation after 36 years service.
 March 20-Effort being made to induce D. McMillan to run for mayor on republican ticket.
 March 21-Lieutenant Thomas Hig- gins resigns from fire department aft CT 16 years of service at No. 5.
 March 22-s25,00 suit against K. by Mrs. Wrinkle dismissed by Judge Maltbie.
 March 23 = Dominic Cropanese gives account of murder of Enc Re- naldino in court. Thomas Higgins request for reinstallation refused by ire board.
 March 24-Dugald McMillan says le is not to be candidate for mayor lespite rumors to that effect.
 March 25--324 new voters made oday.
 March 2S-A. J. Richardson takes tand in Renaldino case Engineering department votes to cut force rather han salaries. Willis H. Roden cele- rates 75th birthday.
 March 29--Nearly 25 per cent. of equired amount in community drive eported subscribed. Phoenix lodge, O. O. F., celebrates 50th anniver- ary. March 3o-Community drive now as fund of $13,420. Paonessa de- |