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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13

country weekly. We strive to make
it valuable to it's town and its terri
tory and that is the reason it is ex-
pensive to run. Expenses come and
must be met, just as sure as the sun
rises and sets. There is a heavy re-
sponsibility-overhead, payroll, pa
per, postage must be met, the sub
scriptions that have been paid in ad-
vance must be redeemed. About
half our list pays up at or near their
date. The rest pay in six months,
a year, two, years, three years, or
never. There are far too many of
the nevers. Many move from one
place to another without giving a
change of address or stopping the
D Somebody else gets it but
usually refuses to pay and we lose.
Fully 80 per cent of what is earned
on subscription is eve paid. And
that is too much.
We realize that spring is a tough
time for cash, especially with coun-
try folks, but we have waited a good
MANY falls for the d~elinquents to
come in and pay up. So we Will
have everyone on the list who is IN
arrears make a fresh start under the
new policy between now and the
first of May. But we do not want
a single subscriber to stop the paper
if they want it. If you do not want
it we do not want you to keep on
taking it-pay up and order it dis
continued.
But some will say: "We are away
back, several years, and positively
can't get the money by May lst."
All right, we have a plan to fix tina
Paw as much as you can and we will
credit part of it in advance of May
l. 1924. If you can't pay more than
rs cents or 1925, we will credit all
that is paid in advance of May 1st.
The amount still back will be kept as
a separate account, although it will
be a charge against your subscrip-
ton, and you will have until Decem-
Der 1, 1924, to pay it. But we will
sure expect it then.
We trust this plan is clear to you
and that it appeals to you as per-
fectly fair. The main thing is to
come in or write in before May 1st
and make some kind of settlement
under the requirements outlined
above. If you are in arrears you
will receive a statement and a form
for reply in about two weeks. This
explanation will appear in several
issues, that all may see and read it.
Faithfully yours,
THE WOLF POINT HERALD,
3-3t BY c. L. Marshall, Mgr.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13
sHERIFF'S SALE

In the District Court of the TWEEN
tieth Judicial District of the State of
Montana, in and for the County Of
Roosevelt.
E. Edward Reitsch, Plaintiff,
VS..
Hanne Aos, nee Anderson, Oscar
Aos, First National Bank Of Poplar,
a corporation, and f. G. Covers as
Receiver thereof, and G. A.. Lun-
deem, Defendants.
To be sold on the 22nd day of
March, A. D. 1924, at the front door
Of the County Court House at Pop
lar, Roosevelt County, Montana, at
the hour Of two o'clock P. M. Of said
day, the following described real
property, to-wit:
The Northwest quarter OF the
Northeast quarter (NWANEA)
North half Of the Northwest quarter
MhNWH); Southwest quarter Of
the Northwest quarter (SW NV ~
of Section Th~irty-four (34), Town
ship Thirty-one (31), North Of
Range Forty-eight (48), E. M. M,
Roosevelt County, Montana, contain
ing 100 acres, according to the Gov
eminent survey thereof.
And in particular all the right,
title, claim and interest Of said de-
PENDANTS, Hanne Aos, nee Anderson,
and Oscar Aos, in and to said prop
ertv hereinbefore described, to-
gether with all and singular the ten
ements, hereditaments, and APP
purtenances thereunto belonging or
in any way appertaining to the same.
Dated this 18th day Of February,
1924.
]. H. ANDERSON,
Sheriff.
By Chas. Council, Under Sheriff.
Noun & Morford,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
pon1ar Mont 2-3-4-5
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13
COUNTY BUREAU
FLCNIC JUNE 7th

The executive board Of the Farm
Bureau of Roosevelt county held a
meeting Saturday, March 8. At this
meeting the date was set for the
annual Farm Bureau picnic. The
picnic viii be held at Poplar this
year, on June 7th, this town being
selected in accordance with a def
mite plan of holding this picnic in
each town in the county. Next year
it will be held at Wolf Point or at
Bainville.
The executive committee plans on
having a baseball game and other
sports. It is planned that they will
use the local band to furnish the
music. For the speakers this year
it is hoped that they will be able to
have either w. L. Stockton, presi-
dent of the State Farm Bureau, or
NJ. L. Wilson of the State college.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13

individuality is one of the
most striking things about
American men. They insist on
expressing their own ideas.
They won't all 60 to the same
church, drive the same kind Of
car, vote the same political
ticket or wear the same clothes.
They simply must be different.
That's one of the most refresh
ing things about American
styles. You can't put the men
in uniforms. Some like double
breasted clothes some do not;
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY

In the District Court for the TWEEN
tieth Judicial District for the State
of Montana, in and for the County
Of Roosevelt.
J. G. DeWane, Plaintiff,
versus
Luella Barry, as Administrative of
the Estate of P. II. Morrissey, de-
ceased, Defendants.
To be sold at Sheriff's Sale on the
goth day of March, A. D. 1924, at
the hour Of two o'clock P. NJ. Of said
day. at the front door of the Court
House, at Poplar, Montana, 0 wher-
ever the same may be in said County
the following described real estate,
situated in the City Of Wolf Point,
Roosevelt County, Montana, to-wit /;
Lots one two, three, four,
five and six in Block fifteen
of Morrissey's Addition to
Wolf Point, according to the
recorded plat thereof on file
in the office Of the Clerk and
Recorder of said County.
together with all and singular the
tenements, hereditaments, and ap-
purtenances %thereunto belonging or
in anywise appertaining to the same,
Dated this 18th day of February,
A. D. 1924.
j. H. ANDERSON, Sheriff,
By Chas. Council, Under Sheriff.
Marion & Foor,
Attorneys for the Plaintiff,
Wolf Point, Montana. 3-4-5-6
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY
In the District Court for the Tween
tieth Judicial District for the State
Of Montana, in and for the County
Of Roosevelt.
The First National Bank of Wolf
Point, Montana, a Banking Corpora
ton, Plaintiff,
versus
Amandus johnson and Ella John
son, husband and wife, Defendants.
To be sold at Sherif's Sale on the
29th day of March, A.. D. 1924, at
the hour of two o'clock P. M. of said
Jay, IL buC IIOllJ AOOL VI CHC COhL1
House at Poplar, Montana, or wher-
ever the same may be in said County
the following described real estate,
situated in the City of Wolf Point,
Roosevelt County, Montana, to-wit:
Lots two and three of Block
fifteen Of the Original Town
site of the City of Wolf Point,
Montana,
together with all and singular the
tenements, hereditaments, and APP
purtenances thereunto belonging or
in any way appertaining to the same.
Dated this 28th day Of February,
A. d. 1924.
j. H. ANDERSON, Sheriff,
By Chas. Council, Under Sheriff.
Marion & Foor,
Attorneys for the Plaintiff,
Wolf Point, Montana. 3-4-5-6
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13
Poison Rum Ring Uncovered

An investigation has been ordered
Of what Federal officials declare is
a conspiracy to flood the nation with
poison whisky through a mail order
scheme operating from Philadelphia.
Through a raid, according to press
reports, liquors, circular letters, a
large list of names Of prospective
customers were discovered. Prac-
tically all the liquor involved is said
to be highly poisonous, creosote be-
ing one of the ingredients. District
Attorney Henry B. Freedman, in
charge of the Investigation, has
stated he proposes to ask the grand
jury to indict the manufacturers of
the counterfeit strip stamps used on
the bottles, the makers of the labels,
the manufacturers of the bottles and
even the purchasers of the liquor,
charging them with separate con-
.spiracies to violate the law.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13

some like form-ftting styles and
some want their clothes loose.
The Two suits SHOWN above
typify the individuality al
American styles. AT the left IS
a double-breasted suit, with ana
indication Of the waist line ana
athletic shoulders.
At the right is o tWo-button
easy fitting. loosely dra2ed
of the modified English t
with the buttons widely space
and the waist line low.
Both are correct and both al
popular.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13
c. R. CARLOW,
(Seal of Court Clerk.
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY

In the District Court for the Tween
tieth Judicial District for the State
of Montana, in and for the County
of Roosevelt.
E. B. Knudtson, Plaintiff,
versus
Clifford R. Hove and Lillian M.
Hove; and the First National Bank
Of Scobey, Montana, a Banking Cor
poration, Defendants.
To be sold by the sheriff, at the
front door of the Court House in
the Town of Poplar, Montana, or
wherever it may be, on the 29th day
of March, A. D. 1924, at the hour
of two o'clock p. m. of said day, all
the right, title and interest of the
above named defendants, in and to
the following described property,
situated in the City of Wolf Point,
County of Roosevelt, State of Mon
tana, to-wit:
Lot twelve of Block two in
North Wolf Point, Wolf Point
Montana.
together with all and singular the
tenements, hereditaments and ap-
pu~rtenances thereunto belonging or
in any way appertaining to the same.
Dated this 28th day of February,
A. D. 1924.
j. H. ANDERSON, Sheriff,
By Chas. Council, Under Sheriff.
Marion & Foor,
Attorneys for the Plaintiff,
Wolf Point. Montana. 3-4-5-6
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13
Legal Notices
IN Inc Dlstrict Court Of the United
States, In and For the District of
Montana

- 0AShfACk SOuFt OF the united
States, In and For the District of
Montana
In the matter of Paul Arndt, No.
1925.
Whereas, application has been
made by the above named bankrupt
for a discharge, as provided by Sec.
IA OF the Bankruptcy laws of 1898;
1t is ordered that the creditors of
said bankrupt and other persons in
interest may show cause, if any they
have, why said application should
not be granted, by objections filed
the Clerk of the Court at Helena,
Montana, on April 81, 1924, or by
appearance entered on said day and
a specification in writing of the
grounds of objection filed with the
Clerk of said Court within ten days
thereafter.
Witness the Hon. Charles N. Pray,
Judge of said Court, with the seal
thereof this 9th day of March, A. D.
1924.
C. R. CARLOW,
1t (Saa1 of Court1 Clerk
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13
NOTICE OF sHERIFF,s SALE

IN IHe DlSlilCI 0OuIb VI bhS 1WSA-
tieth Judicial District of the State
of Montana, in and for the County of
Roosevelt.
Adah M. Wise, Plaintiff,
VS..
Emma L. Parshall and Charles
Parshall, her husband, Keith-Jensen
Mortgage Company, a corporation;
Charles Nelson and
Nelson, his wife (if any, Mabel G..
Dupree; Missouri Slope Oil and Gas
Company, a corporation; John G.
Dwyer and .--Dwyer
his wife (if any, /; Evan Griffith and
...-Grifith his wife (if any.
Defendants.
To be sold at Sheriff's Sale on the
22nd day of March, 1924, at 2
o'clock P. M, at the front door of
the Court House at Poplar, Roose-
welt county, Montana, all the right,
title, and interest of the above named
defendants in and to the following
described property, to-wit:
The Northwest quarter of Section
Eleven (11) in Township Twenty
seven (27) North of Range Fifty-one
(51) East of the Montana Meridian.
containing 100 acres, according to
the government survey thereof, to-
gether with all tenements, heredita-
ments and appurtenances thereunto
belonging or in any wise appertain-
ing.
Dated at Poplar, Montana, this
25th day of February, 1924.
]. H. ANDERSON
Sheriff Of the County of Roosevelt,
BY. Chas. Council, Under Sheriff.
Brown & Jones,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Ri1Iinos Mont. 2-3-4-5
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior, u. S.
Land Office at Glasgow, Montana,
February II, 1924.
Notice is hereby given that Mary
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-03-13

In the District Court for the Twen-
tieth Judicial District for the State
of Montana, in and for the County
Of Roosevelt.
j. G. DeWane, Plaintiff,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
MOONSHINE LIBRARY IS
 FOUND IN PHILADELPHIA
Police Find Text Books Giving Re- cipes For Making All Sorts
 of Beverages

Philadelphia, Feb. 2S.-A complete '.moonshine library" of books and formulas with directions for the manufacture of every kind of drink from vodka to sherry, together with a brewery, distillery and chemical annex" containing tinctures. extracts and aduterants, was seized by the police yesterday in raid on malt and hop store in the northwest sec- tion of the city.
 Police who forced their way into the building declare they found it de- serted, but with small still and a miniature brewery running full blast. In trunk, they say, were more than 100 small bottles labeled with such names as extract of cognac." "juni- per berry" and concentrate of ab- sinthe," nearby were several volumes of formulas and directions for liquor manufacture. The equipment with large stores of malt and hops and some alleged iquor and beer, was con- fiscated.
 Director of Public Safety Butler said today that as long as the fed- eral authorities continue to release grain alcohol with no check upon it's ultimate destination the Philadelphia police would be fighting a losing bat tie. He declared that 1S,30Q gallons of alcohol were released in this city daily.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
TaxpAYERs NOTICE.

The Board or Relief Of the City Of New Britain hereby give notice that they will meet at their office in the City Hall at i0:00 a. m. 10 l2:00 n. .n. and from 2ie0 p. m. 10 $500 D. m. on Saturday. March lst, 1924, 10 attend to the duties pertaining 10 said ap- pointment. Also on March 4th, 7th and iith. from 2:00 p. III. 10 $500 D. m, and every evening from March ist to March 1tth, 1924. except Sum days. from 7:30 D. m. 10 9:00 D. In. March 2ist. 1924, is the last day on which application for relief can be made. from 7:3O p. m. 10 a:o0 D. in, We also give notice that VIC will meet inc Board of Assessors on March list. al i0:o0 a. m.
 WILLIAM SCHAEFER,
 BURTON C. MOREY.
 MICHAEL .J. McCRANN.
 Board of Relief.
 IIMITAIIoN oI CLAIMS
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
New England Colleges to
 Be Strict With Athletes

Durham, N. H., Feb. 2S.--A student at any college affiliated with the New England athletic conference who com petes in an intercollegiate contest under an assumed name will be in- eligible for the same sport for the rest Of the athletic season in which the offense is committed and for one full year thereafter This time penalty was announced today by eligibility committee conference composed of President R. D. Hetzel and Prof. F.. T. Huddleston of the University of New Hampshire; Prof. C. $. Hicks of the Massachusetts Agricultural coll ltge and Prof. R. Guyer of the Conn ecticut Agricultural college. Hereto fore the conference eligibility rules merely had said that no student should take part in any inter-collegi- ate contest under an assumed name.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
ORDER OF NOTICE OF HEARING

District or Berlin, asi probate court February 27th. A. D., 1924.
 Estate Of William zarzechI late of ths town of New Britain, in said district de. ceased.
 rpon the application Of Tnfelia zarzeck praying that ss admlnistratriE she may b' authorized and empowered 10 sell and com yey real estate belonging to ssid deceased as per application on file more fully ap- pears it is
 ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the probate office. ir New Britain. in said district, on the 5ti day of March A. D. 1924. at ' o'clock ir the forenoon. and that notice be given of tic pendency Of said application and tho tsne and place of hearing thereon by pub. fishing this order in some newspaper hay. Ing a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy of this order on tine public sign-post in the town of New Britain. in said district, and return make to this court Of the notice given.
 BERNARD r. GAFFSEY, Judge
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
EDWARDS DEMANDS
 DRY LAW INQUIRY
Wants to Know fl Charges Of
 InefcienCy Are True

Washington, Feb. 9S.--Declaling the accidental shooting of Senator Greene Of Vermont during a chase Of suspected bootleggers by a dry law enforcement squad was typical of the methods pursued by the national prohibition department Senator Ed wards. democrat, New Jersey, urged fir the senate today that a thorough investigation be made Of the federal enforcement agencies. Such an in cuiry, he said, also should determine whether there was foundation for charges of gross inefficiency made against the prohibition bureau by ma tionally prominent friends of the Sth amendment
 Senator Edwards spoke in support Of his resolution empowering the sen ate judiciary committee to conduct the proposed investigation and assert cd that the depiorable tragedy which prompts the resolution places the inquiry far from personalities and partisanship."
 'f have been waiting patiently" the New Jersey senator said. flor someone who advocates straightout prohibition to take official cognizance Of this lat est evidence Of contempt for the pub lie in the alleged effort to enforce law that is not enforceable. do not understand the studied silence on the rart of those in authority To me il has sinister aspect.
 "Is the law to enforce the 18th amendment so much more sacred than laws to enforce other amendments that those charged with its enforce mcnt may. without regard to the public, engage in pistol ducls with lawbreakers. alleged or real in place where hundreds of people pass to and fro at all hours? Is the 18th amendment so much more sacred that cur national prohibition department is Justified in violating the fourth and fifth amendments to enforce it?'
 Those who place the prohibition amendment above all others in inn portance "arc riding 10 fall quick" Senator Edwards declared
 Governor Pinchot Of Pennsylvania and William Dudley foulke of the Civil Service Rcforme league, were quoted by the New Jersey senator as friends Of prohibition who have pub licly criticized the present status Of enforcement, The Pennsylvania gov crnor has asserted. Senator Edwards said. that "the 18th amendment has been betrayed in the house of its friends" while Mir. Foulke. he added, has declared the enforcement has been
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
City Items
'The Painted People" are coming

"The Painted People" are coming. -advt
 Miss Pearl o'Reilley of li4 Win ter street is confined to her home with the grip.
 Balance to right, St. Johns tonight --advt. An old-fashioned dance for the benefit of St. Johns church will be held tonight at the parish hall with Michael J. kenney as promoter. Whist and bridge will be played early in the evening dancing starting at 10 o'clock.
 Kenny will prompt tonight, St. John's,-advt.
 For up-to- minute style in better made dresses. Mary Elizabeth Spe- eialty shop, S7 W. Main. Prof. bldg. --adN.
 Bridge and Whist, St. John tonight --=advt.
 The Y. NJ. T. A. X B. society is planning a revival of square dances, the first of a series to take the form of a pre-lenten dance next Tuesday evening. George Conlin. T. J. De- vine and T. r. Butler are members of the committee in charge.
 Grand March at 10, St. John's.- advt.
 Landors camp, Modern Woodmen of America. will meet tonight at s o'clock at St. Jean de Baptlste hall.
 All. Promenade St. Johns tonight. --advt
 Valuable prizes, St. Johns tonight -=advt
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
BROKER MEMBER
 PUTOFF EXCHANGE
John FarsOn of New York Firm
 Expelled Today

New York, Feb. 2S.-The expulsion Of John Farson of the firm of Farson Son X Co. was announced today from the rostrum of the New York stock exchange.
 Farson Son X Co. is composed of John Farson and his brother. Will liam. Charges against MT. Farson in cluded the wilful violation Of the con- stitution and his alleged participation in wash sales
 The charges were heard by the board of governors in a session last ing from three o'clock yesterday aft ernoon until 7:30 in the evening. Far sens trial was based on charges pre- pared by the business conduct com mittee following an Investigation of his connections with the Hercules Pe- troleum company which went into bankruptcy and in which stock hold CTS are reported to have lost several million dollars. Mr. Farson was at one time vice-president Of the company.
 In 1919, MT. Parsons firm put out the stock Of Hercules Petroleum at s10 a share. In the next seven months an intensive selling cam paign was conducted and the price advanced on the curb market to S23 share. In July, 1922, the company went into recoivership and the stock dropped in value until ii was regard ed as practically worthless.
 Several months ago the firm also attempted to sell German internal loan in this country but met with lit tie success. This is not believed, how ever, to have been involved in the charges on which Mr. Farson was tried.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Withdraws Objection to
 Actress in Another Play

New York. FfD, 2S,--The appIica- ton Of Samuel F. Golding for an or- der permanently restraining Madame Simonc Porche, French actress. from appearing in any production other than his play "open House" was withdrawn in supreme court today. Mir. Golding said an agreement had teen reached with Madame Porche and that he had no objection to her appearance in another play tempor- arily.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

made "a byword of corruption"
 1t is a matter Of record. Senator Ed wards continued, that despite constant increases in the number of employees both at headquarters and in the field, there has been an amazing increase in the number of criminal and civil prosecutions in district courts" for violation of the liquor laws.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Pstriars,lt'S Ailn,ent

Moscow. Fcb. 9S.---Patriarch TX lon. who suffered a stroke last Satur- day. has nephritis and not arterio sclerosis as reported. Archbishop Pet CT. a friend Of the patriarch. said that he had been kcenly affected by the strain of the Russian church war. par ticuiarly over the dispute with Arch bishop Platon head Of the Orthodox church in America.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
BANQUET AT ST. ANDREWS

The annual banquet given by the ladies of St. Andrews church will be held this evening at S:30 o'clock in the parish hall. This event is looked forward to by parishioners as an out standing social affair Of the winter season. \ large attendance is antici- rated. \ pleasing entertainment pro- gram has been arranged
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
City Advertisement
Proposal For Completion of Common.
 wealth Avenue sewers.

Sealed proposals win be received al the office of the Board Of Public Works. City Hall until 7:30 D. m Tuesday, March ith, 1924 for the completion of the work of laying sew CTS. in Commonwealth avenue, for q distance of about HOO feet.
 Proposal blanks may be obtained and specifications seen at the aboyI office. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid deemed for the interest of the city.
 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
 Geo. II. Johnson. Sec'y.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Heirs Wanted

Lost Iieirs''--A book filled with names for lost heirs and missing kin from different parts of the world. chancery court Of England. Ireland and Bank of England. unclaimed dividend list included Write for free bulletin, International Claim Agency Dept. 9S Pittsburgh, Pa. |. s. A.
 --adyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Leading Him On

Why do you refuse him if you want to marry him?'
 Because he has only proposed II times so far, and I want him to beat the record. ."-London Mail.