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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
SOAKING RAIN PUTS CROP
0NBUMPER STREET AGAIN

The June program, begun on the
first, of two to three inches of rain
per week is being carried out in near
ly all localities. The weather clears,
then clouds up. then rains about
twice in each "a hours. Some of
the incest showers have come at
night. Then Tuesday, just by way
of celebrating circus day, came the
heaviest rain of all and the longest
continued except the rain of June l..
One can look around and see in
the distance, in some direction al
most any time of day. Farmers
and town folks are all singing that
cheerful ballad, "Smiles". Nobody,
so far, has the courage to start
"Taint Gonna Rain No More" Until
this week moisture was reported
bit lacking in the Hamblin-C Circle
country.
The growth of crops, gardens and
grass is astonishing. Moderately
warm weather is making corn gain
what it lost in the cool spell. Mon
tana never had finer spring. No
storms at all, just a delightful show
cry season that is proving good for
both small grain and corn.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
Bugs Try Out The
New Course Sunday

While it is not yet quite com
plete the golf bugs simply could
not keep off the new course Sun
day. Pehaps the biggest bunch of
pill pelters ever seen on the ground
were out. quite a number of be-
ginners and outsiders being attract
ed
It was the general opinion that
the new course is much better than
the old because it is more interest
ing and has less rough stuff to hide
the ball. Some very good scores
were made. The best cards seen
by the writer were two fortys made
in the same game by George Flint
and DR.. Burgess. Several ladies
were among the players. The He
raids girl reporter has taken up
golf, and believe US she swings a
wicked club.
The course is expected to be more
nearly completed by next Sunday
and lot Of low scores are looked
for.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
NOVELIST, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND
BUSINESS MAN MAKES LONG
MOTOR BOAT TRIP

Heaven, He'll or Hoboken" is the
slogan of three adventurous men
from Los Angeles who are now
stopping in Wolf Point, on their
way from coast to coast in an 18
foot motor boat on the first all-wa-
ter transcontinental trip ever taken
by white men. The three men are
John Edwin Hoag of Los Angeles,
novelist and writer of adventure
stories, Frank S. Wilton motion
picture photographer and Val Wood
bury of Alhambra, California, bu-
siness man and former navy cadet.
They are members of the Los Ange-
les Adventures Club.
The party left Astoria, Oregon
May % in a specially constructed
18-foot boat propelled by two four
horse power motors which attain
speed of 12 miles an hour. The
"Transcontinental'' is completely E.
quipped in every respect even to
the mascot "Spy" friendly puppy
presented them in the coast city.
The first stretch of the journey
from Astoria to Portland was COM
pletely quiet and only one mishap
delayed them. At Portland they
left the Columbia river and ran up
the Willamette to adry dock where
the boat was laid up for repairs
for a week.
Real thrills and difficulties which
nearly caused an end to the trip oc-
Cured when they tried to run the
rapids near Cascade Locks above
Portland So swift was the cur
rent between Bonneville, Oregon and |
the Cascade Locks that two out
board motors could make no head
way The fastest fishing boat in
5he vicinity was hired to tow them
out failed and a short portage was
The trip from there to
Cello, a town on the Washington
Oregon state line was safely navi-
rated, "Transcontinental' was ship
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
WALTERS FAMILY
MOTOR TC FLORIDA
WILL GIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON
THE WAY-CHILDRE TA-
TENTED STUDENTS

Like the troubadores of old who
travelled from place to place provi-
ding entertainment for the folk of
the country side is the story of the
M. L. Walter family of this city, who
leave this week by auto for Orlando,
Florida. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter and
their five children have formed a
troupe which they call the Walter
Entertainers. Musical programs, hu-
morous skits and readings are the
lines of entertainment they will spe-
cialize in.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter are the ma
nagers for the troupe. Marian and
Flora will give readings. Flora plays
the saxaphone; Marian the cornet
and piano; Laurel the bass horn,
Donald the trombone and Wanda the
mellophone. Marian, Flora and Lau-
rel are graduates of the Wolf Point
high school and Marian and Flora at
tended the state university at Mis-
soula one year. All are gifted with
exceptional musical talent. Wanda,
the youngest, was the winner of the
Roosevelt county music memory con-
test held this spring. Marian has
composed the words and music of
several songs; all have good voices.
The girls were successful teachers in
the rural schools of this district
They left Wolf Point in their car
with their personal effects and mu-
sical instruments Wednesday after
noon driving toward the south. The
first stops they plan will be at Vida
and Richey. From there they will
go to North Dakota where they will
make engagements where ever they
find community desirous Of secu-
ring what they have to offer. From
North Dakota they will go to Wa
terloo, Iowa. The last lap of the
trip will be from Iowa to Orlando,
Florida where they will remain for
some time before making plans as
to their permanent home. They ex-
pect it will take them about two
months to make the trip from here
to Florida.
Their Wolf Point friends are sor-
" to lose them, should they decide
20 remain in the land of oranges and
alligators, and hope they viii find
hat Montana compares favorably
With the South.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
FOUNDl AN HONEST MAN

Dan Mitchell of Poplar thinks he
has found the most honest man in
Montana. Last week when he was
attending the court sessions here
Mr.. Mitchell lost SO in change from
his pocket, while in the court room
at the Sherman hotel. He did not
notice his loss and after the session
was over sauntered out into the lob
by talking with some friends. In
moment strange man walked up
and handed him SO. On inquiring
why he did this the stranger replied
that he saw the money slip from Mr..
Mitchell's pocket in the court room
and had picked it up to return it to
him. The name of the stranger
could not be learned.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
COURT SESSIONS ARE
CONTINUED This WEEK

The adjourned session of the jury
term of court continued its meeting
in the Palm Room of the Sherman
Hotel the latter part of last week
and this week.
Mike Larson charged with burg
larry was found guilty in the second
degree by the jury. Sentence was
deferred until June 20.
In the case of the state of Mon
tana VS. August Carlson charged
with violating the liquor laws a una
nimous ballot of not guilty was re-
turned by the jury. These cases
occupied the time of court until ad-
jourment on Saturday evening.
The cases which have been strick-
en- from the court calendar and dis
missed are the State of Montana VS.
John Peterson; and Mary Hedder-
ich VS. W. C. Tatem, ct al;
In the case of the state of Mon
tana VS. John Bauer the trial was re-
set for June %.
In the case OF the State of Mon
tana VS. R. L. Hetrick the defendant
was convicted on default.
A judgement Of $3.50 was obtain
ed by Mrs. Bessie Gessner who was
suing J. F. Thomas on charge of
malicious prosecution.
The case of John Bernard Erick-
son VS. Ben Anderson was ordered
continued as was the case of A. J.
Ellis VS. Edward w. Bell.
A settlement out of court and the
consequent striking from the court
calendar was given in the case of
Agnes Arneson VS. Charles Zeige
ct al.
A judgement on default was grant
ed in the case of Otto Eggebracht
VS.. Luther M. Higgins.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
West Coast Adventures
Arrive Here Wednesday

ped from The Dalles, Oregon, to
Fort Benton, Montana, making the
only long portage of the trip.
The second lap of the trip start
ed from Fort Benton. They en-
countered heavy rains after they left
Great Falls but altho they report
the Missouri a little difficult to ma
vigate they have experienced no Sc
rious trouble so far. Mr. Houg is
quite familiar with it as he has been
over it in small boats several times.
They arrived here Wednesday even
ing and expect to remain for several
days to overhaul their engine and
equipment.
Wolf Point is the last stop they
will make in the state Of Montana.
They will journey down til e
Missouri river to its mouth, 18 miles
owe st. Louis and then will head
up the Mississippi to the Illinois RI
yer and hence to LaSalle. the head
water of navigation. The Michigan
lAlAilOiS Souo1 Will Cd1Iy NitCul W
Lake Michigan. They will follow
the west shore of the lake to the
Straits of Mackinac and into Lake
Huron. The "north passage" from
the Canadian shore to Georgian bay.
Port Severn, Ont, will be the next
stop. The Trent waterways will car
ry them to Lake Ontario below Mia
CARA Falls.
The last lap Of the trip will be
from the St. Lawrence river, and the
river into Lake Champlain,
then across it into the Hudson ri
yer. The ride from Troy, New York
to Hoboken, because of the down
Grade will be the easiest of all. They
expect to land in Hoboken the last
IF August.
Hoag is gathering copy for stor-
es along the line of the trip. He
las undertaken similar voyages in
search of inspiration for stories, be-
,ore. Wilton has his motion pic
5ure camera with him and is taking
pictures Of all worthwhile scenes a
ong the way. He will probably |
photograph places of interest in this |
leighborhood.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
VIDA DANCE WELL ATTENDED

The dance at the Community hall
in Vida Saturday evening was well
attended. ITO dances numbers were
sold, which is believed to be record
for this section of the country. The
Society Serenaders of Glendive fur
nished the music. Among those
from Wolf Point who motored out
were Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Rogers and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Cody, Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd Montgomery, the
Misses Amanda Smith, Isabelle Mont
gomery, Genevieve Montgomery,
Nell Helmer, Elsie billiard, Dorothy
billiard, Lillian Larson, and Messrs
Harold Thompson, l.. M. Clayton, O.
liver Montgomery, James Cook, A.
H. Monson of Poplar, Charles Ben
nett and Branson Stevenson.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
GREAT NORTHERN
OFFICIALS HERE
LOUIS HILL, PRESIDENT BUDD
AND EASTERN BUSINESS MEN
INSPECT LOCAL YARDS

Wolf Point was host on Monday
morning to a group of Great Norh-
ern Railway officials and eastern
business men who stopped here for
brief inspection of the local yards
and depot. The tour started in St.
Paul and will include stations from
there to Seattle.
Those in the party who arrived in
a special train included Louis Hill,
son of the late Jim Hill, President
Ralph Budd Of the Great Northern
Railway, W. P. Kenney, vice presi-
dent in charge of traffic; C. o.
jerks, vice president in charge of
operation; J. H. O'Neil, general
manager; W. R. Smith, general sup
erintendent and A. E. Knights, di-
vision superintendent.
Several business men from the
Twin Cities, Duluth and New York
City who are stockholders and di-
rectors of the Great Northern ac-
companied the officials on their
trip.
A group of local business men,
George Flint, Frank Bannister, E.
B. Styer and others had cars at the
station to take the visitors on a
trip. After expressing
Of the thoughtfulness
of the local men the party was
obliged to decline the invitation as
they were 80 minutes late accord
ing to schedule.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
SECURITY STATE MAY
REOPEN in 0SWEGO

If the plans which are now being
made by the officers of the Security
State bank of this city mature and
meet with the approval of the state
banking department the Security
State will move to Oswego and reopen
within the next two months. Os-
wego has been without banking ia
cilities since the closing of the First
National and the State bank of Os-
wego two years ago. The Security
State of this city closed in Decem-
Der 1928. A bulk of the stock has
already been subscribed and plans
are rapidly going forward. E. B.
Switzer of this city will be cashier
of the proposed new bank.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
Just 20 Days Until the
Big Wolf Point Stampede

Keep your eye on the the dates
at the top of this page-July 9, TO-,
IL. That is when the 5th Annual
Wolf Point Stampede will be staged
The managers say that all pros
poets and all signs are for the best
and most interesting programs ever
held here. The local rodeo will take
another step forward this year in
equipment and size and collection
of talent Pendleton, Cheyenne and
Bozeman and the other big ones
will have nothing on the Wolf Point
Stampede in points of attractions.
Never was there so many inquiries
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
BELONG WITH BLOCK II

Through an inadvertent but unfor-
tunate omission the Jack Peters
home was not listed as one of those
in Block II, winner on the South
side, of the cleanup contest. Mr..
Peters did his full share in earning
the credits that won the victory and
has very neat yard with thriving
trees and shrubs. The committee
who furnished the list to the Herald
simply made one of those oversights
that happen to everybody sometimes.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
EQUITY ELEVATOR
EARNS DIVIDEND
CLOSE UP AFFAIRS OF VERY
GOOD YEAR-OFFICERS AND
DIRECTORS ELECTED

Election of officers and declara-
ton of substantial dividend were
the main features of the meetings
of the stock holders and board of
directors of the Equity Coop Eleva-
tor Association the early part of
the week.
At the directors meeting Fred Ar
hens, a new member of the board
was elected president for the cur
rent year. Harry Stebbins was re-
elected secretary and Joe Evans was
reelected as director. The members
of the board held over from last
year are Al Huber, w. M. Reid, Tom
Carr, Herman Pipal, Harry Kirk
patrick and Walter Miller. Frank
Bannister was retained as manager.
A net profit of $12, 441.51 was
announced. Depreciation amount
ing to S1,075.98 was agreed upon,
some outstanding accounts were car
ed for and $4,000 was set aside as
surplus, leaving sum of about Sc,
900 to be distributed as patronage
and stock dividends. The actual
distribution has not been completed
yet as the clerical work has not been
finished.
The total amount of grain and
other products handled by the eleva-
tor is wheat, 218.888 bushels; dur
um, Liza bushels; flax, 14.164 bu-
shells; rye 2,848 bushels; oats 14,710
pounds; flour, 66,80O pounds and
twine "a, 983 pounds.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
CIRCUS DRAWS BIG
CROWD IN THE RAIN
FOLKS SAID YOU CAN'T KEEP
DRY IN MONTANA so LET'S
SEE THE SHOW

Robbins Brothers circus, which
showed here Tuesday, was easily the
best show of it's kind seen in Wolf
Point, in recent years at least. While
not a class "a" show in size it car
ries as many people and features
as any show that makes the small
cities. The program is clean, inter
estlng and has an element of orr
ginality in it. Tuesday it was of
course greatly handicapped by the
rain and mud.
Old Tricks
1t is too bad that the manage
ment of the show, if they knew it,
should allow the good impression
made by the performance to be so
badly marred by the complaints of
overcharges and short change at
the reserved seat office. At least
one man returned and made de-
mand for his money and got it.
Many say that if, tent shows were re-
quired to announce their price
schedule in advance and post it at
ticket stands it would come
close to eliminating this sort of
graft. which is probably the work of
the ticket sellers.
The cutting out of the evening
show was a great disappointment to
many people. but was made neces-
sary by the condition of the grounds,
the manager claimed
Capacity Crowd
There were more than 5000 ad- |
missions to the show and half that |
many must have been kept away by |
the threatening weather. By eleven
o'clock it was raining gently and in
creased in volume to a heavy. |
straight downpour unaccompanied |
by wind or electrical demonstration !!
of any moment The parade appear
ued until about 4:30 when water
stood nearly everywhere from IAN
inch to six inches deep. Trod by
of feet the soil became
a thick paste in the tent and from
tent to sidewalk was an indescrib-
able loblolly that played havoc with
fine hosiery and shoes. The bare
legged kid was the only master of
the situation. The performers and
assistants who possibly could use
bhem in their work made use rub
ber footwear and oilskins.
For the most part the crowd took
,he situation philosophically and
stayed good natured. After all what
S a pair of shoes and few mud
pots compared to reasonable assur-
ance of another bumper crop?
The Robbins shows came across
rom Glendive and made stands at
3ainville, Scobey and Wolf Point !
hen headed into North Dakota with {
Villiston at their first stop.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
The Upper Missouri
Historical Expedition

Arrangements for the Upper Mis-
souri, Historical Expedition, to be
celebrated at Fort Union on July IT
and 18 are being completed and re-
veal it as the greatest undertaking
of its nature In recent years. The
invitations that are being sent to
a few of the real pioneers are works
of art of design appropriate to
the purpose of the occasion.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18

from the great riders of the West,
and they are coming because they
have heard this is a top class show
with liberal prizes and fair dealing.
Jack Goldberg, a Roosevelt coun-
ty product is coming again, the
greatest trick rider and roper of
them all
Three regulation stock saddles,
the same as used at Pendleton, Ore
gon have been added to the equip
ment.
Work will soon begin on the new
grandstand that will increase the
seating capacity about so per cent.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
PEGLOWS PROSPER IN
BUSINESS AT FAIRVIEW

Of interest to many friends of Mr..
and Mrs. H. A. Peglow who left Wolf
Point some time ago to make their
home in Fairview, is the announce
ment of the opening of Mr.. Peglow's
new store there. AS a means of at
tracing customers to the wonder"
store an auction sale of the stock of
merchandise which was on hand be-
fore Mr.. Peglow bought it, was con-
Quoted two hours each afternoon and
two hours in the evening each day
this week.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
HAROLD LLOYD COMING
in COMEDY SAFETY LAST

Again you will have the pleasure
of seeing the King of Comedians,
Harlod Lloyd in his greatest picture
entitled Safety Last" which will be
shown at the Liberty next Thurs
day and Friday. Next Sunday you
will see that splendid picture enti-
tied "New Lives for Old" with a
wonderful cast, on Monday that
Montana production entitled "Ridge-
way of Montana" and Saturday that
great picture entitled "Inez from
Hollywood"
Honestly this is week of special
booked pictures that we will guar
antee to please the most critical.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
CHAUTAUQUA DATED FOR
AUGUST 29 TO SEPT. 3

Word has been received this morn
ing by Rev. Sidney A. Walker from
the Ellison-White people that the
dates of the Wolf Point Chautau-
qua have been set for August 20, 80
and 81, Sept. L. and 8. A few of
the features of highest interest are
the celebrated Comic opera. The Mi
kado; Daddy Longlegs' dramatiza-
ton; lectures by Alton Packard, Cap
tain Gudmundson and DIR. Falls.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
Survey of Tension
Line Commences Wed.

The initial survey of the high ten
sion line from Wolf Point to Poplar
commenced Wednesday afternoon
under the supervision of Fay Bar
tholomew. The work will probably
take the major part of the week to
complete. David Maltby, Harold
Thompson and Robert Brown are
the members of the crew working
under Bartholomew.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
Coyote Hunters Active
Bounty Gets Results

A total of 336 coyotes have been
killed by hunters in this county from
May Is to June Is according to a
check-up made at the sheriff's office.
A bounty of So a piece for each
hide was paid out by that office.
This bounty is in effect only until
July 1. R. Roseblauff brought in 46
hides, which is the most reported by
any hunter during this period if
time.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
ROUND HOUSE PAINTED

The local round house was COM
pletely cleaned up and refinished this
week. 1t was painted and white
washed with Sam Clarke in charge
of the job and Robert Jelley assist
ing him.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
Out of the Funny Page
Don't Tell the Kids

Mutt and Jeff in person will be
in Wolf Point Monday the 22nd.
They will do their stuff in tent
in the evening One night only as
they must get back to the cities in
time to get into the Sunday comics.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-06-18
COUNTY AGENT ON VACATION

Dan Noble, county agent, left Fri
day for the National Guard camp at
Helena. Mr.. Noble holds majors
commission in the Guard.
Evening star., 1925-07-05
FRECKLES


This preparation for the treatment OF
freCkles is so successful in removing
treckles and giving clear. beautiful COM
plexon that il is sold under guarantee TO
refund the money if it fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a veil or
waste time on lemon juice or cucumbers;
get an ounce of Othine and remove them.
Even the first few applications should
show a wonderful improvement. some OF
the lighter freckles vanishing entirely.
Be sure to ask for the double-strength
Othine; it is this that is sold on the
moneyback proposition.
We recommend Othine Complexion Soap
for use with Othine. also as shampoo
it's wonderful for bobbed hair-25c a
cake at all drug oil department stores OF
by mail Othine Laboratories, Inc.
Buffalo. n y.
Evening star., 1925-07-05

! Scene from The House of Hearts" ="
produced by the Lenora Marie de
Grange Children Players of Washing
ton at St. Stephens Hall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
SIX DISAPPEAR
IN DISMAL
SWAMP
Family Of w. n. Ellis and Auto
Believed Lost in Canal or
"Sink Hole"
az Internatlonal News serylee

NORFOLK, Va. Sept. 2.-Search
was continued today by fire fighters
and friends for the six missing
members of one family believed 70
have become bewildered in Dismal
swamp. near here. and either 10
have been drowned or perlsned ~
the fires, believed to have oeeh
started by moonshiners.
/ The six missing persons, members
of the family of w II. hllis. OF
Rarlxeley. left their home last sat
1,rgIav afternoon for an hours Ilde
,,inr1r the road that passes through
the great swamp. Ellis wife. three
children. a grandchild and his SON
in.iaw Gilbert Harris, nineteen, COM
prised the auto party
Mrs Ellis intended to make q
small. purchase at q store along the
route and return in time TO prepare
Ellis believes that they became
l.,a+ m ne great pail Of snake that
hancs over the swamp and oi.hSr
,.s,, The car into the Dismal swamp
canal or into one. Of the NAN deeii
'o M..,,v rers, MS have per sod in
~ swamp since the rnaiias ~
English settlers in the early seven
u.rilth century.
FOR runaway slaves.
II - recorded in the history 81
rhe Swanlr inat on several occasions
,artiea hunting these runaWdVs
| never ret,l RCD and probably were
| Swallowed uI in the sink bolss.