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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-06-26

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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-06-26

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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Jurgens were
guests Of relatives at Salem last
week end.
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17
GIVEN TWENTY DAYS IN JAIL


L. V. Johnson, arrested at Holyoke,
and brought to Sterling to face a
charge of stealing Colts automatic
revilyer from w. A Buck, entered
a plea of guilty before Jostice of. the
Peace C, W, Kinzie and was sent
enced to twenty days in the county
Jail The weapon was valued at
S1250.-Sterling Democrat.
An accident of minor results oc-
CURED Thursday morning of last
week when Harry Gruben of south
Haxtun was kicked by a horse. Mr.
Gruben was riding horseback in the
pasture trying to herd bunch of
horess in the direction of the barn
lot. when one of them kicked him
on the leg me extent of the in
jury has not yet been learned but
1t is proboble that the fracture. II
any. is simple one. At preesnt he
is unable to get around without the
aid of crutches.-Haxtun Harvest.
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17
"POOR NUT" LABEL AT HEALTH
SURVEY OFFENOS MOTHER

One mother at the health conefr-
ence at Fort Morgan, April lst, wa ,
nearly in tears when she found on
the little card on which the examin
alton record was kept. the words
poor nut" written there by A C.
Cross.
She dried her eyes and her n"lis-
nation ebbed when she was informed
that poor nut" did not mean that
her child had been branded as feeble
minded but that the words were an
abbreviation for poor nutrition"
Another local mother Indignantly
demanded an explanation Of the
words on her card regarding her child
which she said read, Dirt for five"
Closer examination of the card show
ed that the words were "diet'for five"
meaning that the child should be
given diet suitable for child Of
five years.-Sterling Democrat.
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17

they took this method OF expressing
their displeasure.
There has been considerable rumor
afloat in Akron for sometime of this
band of workers in the dark having
gained foothold, but, we believed
that the least said about it, the slower
the movement would grow and pos
sibly would die of its own accord. But
it would seem that something has
happened to crystalize the thought
that klan was needed.
Not knowing the ins and outs OF
the ku Klux Klan. we feel our in
competency to either criticise or en-
dorse this movement. By keeping
our mouths shut, we felt that we were
doing our part toward holding back
the movement.
Rumor has it that cross is burned
for each 100 members in a town II
this is true. then there must be 200
fthe Klan mingling with us in
Akron. News.
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17
OIL WELL MAY BE SUNK
EAST OF STERLING

Landowners of st. Peters district
in the eastern part of this county are
being urged to pool the oil leases on
their land. with the promise of survey
by geologists of several large COM
panies. and in case of a favorable
report. the sinking of one or more
test wells. The project is promoted
by Stewart T. Mccoy. who states
that he is a geologist and driller of
many years experience,
A number of landowners of the
district met Thursday night, at which
time a committee was named to con.
slider his proposition and make re.
Communications to the landowners.
This committee includes Pete Lous-
berg, j. H. Morrison, of Sterling, and
Noel P. Keim.
Mr.. Mccoy proposes that leases be
obtained on 10000 acres of land. This
area is said by Mr.. Mccoy to cover
structure extending eight miles
west and eight miles east nj the st.
Peters district. being three miles in
width. 1t is his belief that this
structure probably contains large
rool OF oil He is said to have had
much experience in the Pennsylvania
fields and to have located a produc-
tive field in Kansas.-Sterlirg Dem
ocrat.
An unruiy red-wheolcd flivver was
the cause of osmc unusual excite
rnent in the busines section of Hax.
.un. Tuesday morning, when III, driy.
er. Tory Becker OF south Of fIaxtun
tried 10 ues the HaNlun Grocer for
q garage. Nothing seemed ou' OF
the way about the car as it sadrtered
south on Colorado Avenue at an av-
ersge speed. but when an attempt
was made to park in front OF the gro
cery store, the brakes failed to hold
Pedestrians scattered as the car
mounted the curb. climbed the frou:
steps and crashed into the glass ioar.
One screen door was entirely smashed
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17
KIDS MAKE FISTS FLY
IN "scHooL DAYS"

| Good fist fights wheerin the william
lis knocked cold by the hero are to
be seen in many photoplays. but Wes-
ley Barry in his screen play Gus
Edwards school Days" which comes
to the Peerless Theatre next Monday
and Tuesday, furnishes thriller when
he encounters an expensively dressed
little boy of wealthy parents who
calls him rube.
The fight happened when Wesley
upon arriving at the palatial residence
OF Long Island family, tries to be-
come chummy with his new found
friends. On the lawn he saw across
a low hedge a little girl and boy about
his own age quietly playing under
the care of a maid and a man servant.
In one bound Wesley cleared the
hedge intent on making new acquain-
tances.
Bet I can lick YOU he calmly in
formed the other boy.
In big city amusement the we'll
dressed boy looked Wesley over.
"How's crops. Rube?" And then the
fight was on The butler finally
pulled the boys apart and deposited
Wesley unceremoniously on the other
side of the hedge, For the freckle-
faced youngster had mauled the
wealthy boy into a pulp.
Indignantly Wesley hurried in to his
new guardians.
Who's them kids next door," he
asked.
That's little Dorothy Lee. her SER
wants and her cousin" he was inform
ed.
Her servants! That wa sa new
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17

Good printing at The Herald Office
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17
Ku KLux KHAN BURNS FIERY
CROSSES AT AKRON

The harsh voiced fire siren cut loose
with a most unearthly noise Sunday
night at about 10 o'clock and right
now the tsreets were filed with peo-
PIE almost to capacity only to find
that a fiery cross was burning at
each end of the main street.
In a more or less joking way, every
one o nthe street was accusing every
one else OF starting the blaze.
This Is said TO he the first sign
that the Ku Klux llan is organized
and ready to go to work in our peace
ful little burg.
Something must have happened last
week TO upset the 'hobgoblins" and
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17
DALEY MERCHANT ATTEMPTS
SUiciDE-DlEs SATURDAY.

| Presumably in fit of despondency
e. Guy Frank, proprietor of the gen.
eral store at Daley. shot himself
through the head with an automatic
pitsol Sunday afternoon. The bullet
entered his head high up ON the
right side passing through the brain
and taking a portion OF the brain
with it.
The shooting was discovered by
Mr. Franks brother, Howard. about
three o'clock in the afternoon when
he found the wounded man in the
rear of the store. While the store
is usually kept cloesd on Sunday it
has been the habit of the proprietor
TO open it occasionally on that day
for the accommodation of patrons Of
the tsore. So that when he left
the houes and started for the store
nothing wa sthought of it. 1t is
asid that he met esveral people on
the way to the store and talked to
them. He seemed to be in good
spirits at that time.
At about three o'clock in the after
noon. his brother. Howard seeing the
front door of the tsore open, walked
in and seeing no one looked around
and found his brother on the floor
in the rear of the building with a
bullet through his head and an au-
tomato pistol near him.
AS soon as the tradegy was dis
covered. DR.. Kinzie, of Haxtun. the
family doctor. was summoned. He
soon discovered that the injured
man was still alive and with the aid
OF number of people who had been
attracted to the scene, transported
him to the fomily home a few rods
away.
According to Daley people no one
seems to know what cauesd Mr.. Frank
to commit the act. His financial
circumstances. according to reports
were in satisfactory shape A di-
vorce case at Sterling between E.
W. Johnson and his wife of Daley,
in which Mr.. Frank figured as a wit
ness, is known to have caused him
considerable worry and it is said he
had been unable to sleep well for
several nights before the tradegy.
Mr.. Franks wife and Mrs. johnson
are sisters.-Haxtun Harvest.
Later-After lingering in an un-
conscious condition since the time of
hi sact Mr.. Frank passed away Sat
urday afternoon. His funeral Was
held Monday of this week at Hax-
tun and the remains were inferred
in the Haxtun cemetery.
Good printing at The Herald Office
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17
Books and Nature.

Books are of pathetlcally little use
to tell the story Of nature. Few peo-
pie recognize more than dozen road
side flowers, the commonest trees and
shrubs, few kinds of birds and In
sects. To be able to distinguish the
call notes Of birds seems to most per-
sons Il miraculous gift. The few who
know enough of nature to be guides
for few hours walk have knowl-
edge that many others deeply long Tor
and that they would pay handsomely
to get.-Y0uth's Companion.
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17
Forest insects.

Foresters und entomoloCists Of the
United States Department OF Agricul.
ture say that the losses caused by in.
sect attacks upon living trees and
crude. finished and utilized forest prod
ucts amounts to S130.00O.0O0 annually.
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17
Chinese Like Speed.

Speed in travel appeals to the Chi
nese, and thousands of Chinese take
JOY rides simply for pleasure. 1t is
no uncommon thing for poor coolie
to spend his last "cash" on an auto
mobile ride that leaves him stranded
many miles from home. He Is glad to
trudge back milacently and is sat
isie,l in his own mind that his money
has been well spent.
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17

George Sprague, the Lamar hog
man, received nice March gilt from
r. A. Schug. of Coiaridge. Nebr, last
Friday. The animal was one of Mr..
Schug's old herd and is dandy.
George also got a boar Wednesday,
shipped from Wisconsin. Imperial
Republican.
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17

thought to Wesley.
q can have anything want, can
II" he asked.
"Yes.'
"Then get me twicet as many SER
yants-but no cousins"
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17

and the glass in one of the doors
was shattered. Outside OF that a
bent fender wa sthe extent of the
damages. Tony is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Becker who reside
about 30 miles south of Haxtun.-
HaNtun Harvest.
Phillips County herald., 1924-04-17
NEWS OF OUR NEiGHsoRs AS
TOLD BY THEIR EDITORS

Representative of the X. X. X.
burnt cross east OF town last Sat
Irday. According to reports in the
papers, similar acts We're performed
east of every town in the state.--Im- !
perial Republican.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
Decision on Strength of Board Is
 First Test in Bristol Brass War
Stockholders Are Deciding Whether They Want IA or z Directors - Financial Reports Differ Widely.
lspo..IeI te TAe lIernldl.

Bristol, Feb. 29. -- At the annual meeting of the stockholders Of the Bristol Brass corporation which open ed at . o'clock this afternoon, Presi- dent \. r. Rockwell announced that no agreement could be reached by the directors at previous meeting on the company's financial affairs. He said two reports compiled by certified public accountants had been made but they vario1 widely
 John T. Robinson Of Hartford nov ed that both reports be received and this was done.
 Mir. Robinson oifrrcd a resolution that tho stockholders elect d board Of directors Of fl members Judge Rog- CT S. Newell of Bristol offered an amendment that the board consist of seven directors. At o'clock this afternoon the vote on this proposition was being counted.
 There are about loo stockholders present. Four policemen detailed by Chief Belden Of the Bristol police de- partment attended, to preserve order. All was quiet and their services were not required up 10 press time.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
DEMAND INCOME RETURNS
senate Passes Resolution Providing For In, estigation in Amounts Paid
 by Thos. Involved in scandal.

Washington. Feb. 29.--The senate today asked that the income tax re- turns Of number Of individuals and corporations prominently connected with the oil industry be thrown open to inspection by tho oil committee.
 Those named include Harry r. Sin- clair and tho oil companies which he is connected: F. l.. Dohcny and r.. L.. Doneny. IT,. and the Doncny oil cor porations: Albert F. Fall. former sec- retafy Of the interior. and the Socur- fly Investment company.
 The resolution ou the subject. of- tered by Senator MckcIlar. democrat. Tennessee. ana adopted without de- hatc. respectfully requests" President Coolidge to exercise the authority giv- en under the refcnun law 10 him io turn the reports over 10 the commit tee
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
HERE'S A FAMILY MIXUP
Di,Ored Husband Boards With Dx- Nifc-iseaults Her Iriend-Shc Hays Both IIicir Iincs Today.

New London. Feb. 2g.-lfating se- cured divorce from her husband about four months ago, Mrs. Helen Brewer Of Waterford took him and another man as boardcrs. Peace had rcigned in the strange house hold um- til last evening when Edward Brcv CT. sa, her former husband. took strenu- ous objections to alleged attentions that were being paid Mrs. Brewer by Henry McCann. a6. the other boarder.
 In the ensuing argument Brewer whipped out q revolver and fired q siIoi which barely missed his former wife. Roth MeCaun and Brewer were haled into court where they were adjudgc1 guilty of breach Oi peace. Fines agrreEaiins Ssn were imposed. Mrs. Brewer rescued both from jail terms today when she raised their fines paid them and by so do- ing secured their liberty.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
NOTABLES AT FUNERAL
 OF THOMAS J. LYNCH
President Heydler of Ma tiOnal League and Poster
 Officials Here

Hundreds Of people were in si. Mary's church this morning at 9 o'clock 10 pay their last respects to the late Thomas J. Lynch. for many years an umpire and later president Of inc National baseball Icague. and who was perhaps the outstanding figure iH inc carly theatrical life or this city.
 Floral tributes were in evidence in great numbers. So numerous were the floral offerings that tbc hearse was filled and an automobile truck was required to carry them 10 the grave in Fairview cemetery.
 Probably the most remarkable floral piece was ihr wreath from the National leagur baseball clubs. The wreath was approximately four feet in diameter. The flowers were brought 10 this city by q special messenger from 4 New York florist and inc piece vas built in the Lynch home. < par tiai list of what the wrath contained includes IA American beauty roses. gi punches Of violcts. SC Easter lilies. 8 punches Of sweet peas 36 orchids and countless small flowers and pieces Of fOiiagC.
 Another wreath. practically tlIe same size Ras remarkable for ifs btauty. II contained hundreds of American beauties. lilies. narcis5uses and sweet peas. This wreath came from the National Bill Posters Asso- ciation.
 4 large rreath of roses and carna- tions vas received from the New York Giants, and a beautiful floral piece. covering more than half the coffin and made up of caIla lilies. tulips and narcissuses was received from John .. Heydler. president Of the National league.
 Among the mourncrs. who included many from other cities. was President 1 John 4. Heydler Of the National 1 lestgue and W D. Frey. president of l
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
LINKING REPUBLICAN
 PARTY WITH OIL MESS
Hellin Asserts Thompson, Oil Owner, Loaned S3,-
 5OO,O0O on Dummy Note

Washington, Feb. 29.--on the sem ate floor today Chairman Lenroot was challenged by Senator Heflin, demo- crat, Alabama. to summon William Boycc Thompson, New York bank CT. for questioning about a loan of sS,5o0,00 which the Alabama senator said Thompson obtained in 1920 on a dummy" note for use in the repub- lican presidential campaign.
 William Boyce Thompson is a stockholder and director in the sin- clair oil companies" Senator Heflin said, and Sinclair stock was used as collateral for that dummy" note.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
SON SUES FATHER FOR
 STEALING WEES LOVE
Gerald Walden seeks s5O.O0O Dam- ages From His Dad, Who Con.
 dut1S Walden Institute

Hartford. Feb. 2g.-Rudoiuh '. Walden of New Haven. proprietor Of the Walden Institute at i5s Court street in that city is defendant in an action brought here by his son Ger ald Walden, in which damages oi
 s5o.000 are sought for thc alleged alienation of affections of the plain- tih's wife by the elder Walden. Prop rrty al lseatr Island claimed to be valued at s100.0Og and money in bank in New Haven. as well as equip nent in the defendants Uffice in that city has been attached tn the action.
 The action by Gerald Walden against his father is understood to he the outcome Of a divorce action by the same plaintiff against his wire. Helen Garrshau Walden. iu Uhirh in- toierable cruelty Is alleged.
 Walden is tl1e man who is said to have been recommended fo fUrmer President Woodrow Wilson as tha only person who could rurp him Of his ail- meut. Post OGire Inspector E. B. Webb. Of Richmond. Na. was before the Holden grand jury here in Ianu- ary with information to thc effect that Walden had Eeeu prdcticinE mediciu. without a license in Come, sicut. this information having been obtained iu a raid of Walkers office iu the Hotel Jefferson. Richmond. In Richmond Walden was held for trial fH bonds Of sI. I.GUe. the case having been con- fiuued until spring. walden's busi- 7tess is said to have been developed largely through newspaper adHertis- ing. ard hc is said t5 have b.au in- tffnsteiy corrected with one of tiIe Nnw Haven rn~spapsrs
 Mrs. Gerald Walden is about e years old and was formerly of Brook lyn. Y. Y.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29
Mrs. Theresa Staassel, Mother of Three Chil- dren, Shot to Death by Man Who Says She Ask ed Him to Kill Her
Prisoner Declares He Tried to Commit Suicide But Revolver Failed to Work Bound Over on First Degree.

Frank Holecz was held without bail for the March term of the superior court, charged with first degree mur- der, for the killing of his boarding mistress, Mrs. Theresa Staassal of 259 South Main street, in her home short ly after 6 o'clock last night, when he was arraigned in police court this morning before Judge Benjamin w filling. He waived examination after entering a plea of not guilty.
 Holecz was the calmest man in the court room and when he was advised not to make any statement, he shrug- ged his shoulders and said ''all right"
 Police Work On Jealousy Theory
 The shooting is believed by the no- lice to have been the result of jeal- ousy. caused by the attentions paid to another boarder, George Buda, by the woman. According to information fathered by the police, the woman went mp to the second floor of her home last night with supper for Buda. who was sick in bed. Holecz was in tho kitchen of the upstairs tenement preparing his supper at the time It is thought that he became angry be- cause the woman stayed in Buda's room too long, When she came out. and seeing that he was angry. she is thought to have Iaade a remark 10 him that caused him 10 fly into a rage with the result that walked into his room. and coming ! with revolver. shot her through tae left breast, the i. bullet penetrating Der heart, causing instant death.
 said Woman Wanted To Die
 Holecz told the police that he was in the kitchen preparing his supper and that the woman came upstairs and into Buda's room with some food She was in there about five minutes. giving Buda a rub, when she came out and into the kitchen where he was When she entered the kitchen. Holecz alleges that she said to him, Frank, I wish you would do me favor, either shoot me or cut my head off" She then went into the pantry 10 get some bread for Buda. She was in there a few minutes when she came
New Britain herald., 1924-02-29

out again. Holecz alleges that she said to him on his return, Why Frank. what's the matter with yougs and then he alleges she called him q vile name which made him go angry that he went into his room. took his revolver, and coming out, shot her as she was standing in the middle Of the dining room. which was between the kitchen and Eudas room.
 says He Tried Suicide
 He then claims that he tried to shoot himself by placing the gun in his own mouth and pulling the trfg- ger. He said the gun fammed and re- fused 10 go off. The police discard this story as the revolver .se Calilyre automatic. vas in perfect working condition when picked up by them.
 When thu gun failed t0 disch8rrd. Hoiecz became frightened he tod fhe police. and fell on the kitchen floor. face downward. V wus in fhiS posi. tion that he was found hy tbe police when they arrived at t1to sctne.
 LhtIc Child a Nitns.ss
 The HtU gear old daughter cf the woman. who bad acegmpanied her mother upstairs and who witnessed the shooting. told tHe police that there was no words passed bstWeen the couple and that vller rz- mother was coming out ur Bndas room. Hoiecz was standing in the doorway leading 70 his own room. vlth the re- olser in his hard. and when her mother reached the center of the dining room. be raised the gun and fired
 Buda was unable .g feIi inc police antthine abom the affair as he vas so shocked ty the sight of the shoot ing that be had 10 be removed to the Nsa Britain general hospital for
 tContiuued on rage zsJ