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The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
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The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
STATES SAPPHIRE
INDUSTRY FINEST
in THE WORLD

The most unique industry in Mon
tana is found ten miles east of Yogo
creek, in Judith Basin county. 1t is in
this site that the famous Yogo sap
phires are produced, which have been
called the finest gems in the world.
The mines are owned by foreign
syndicate and have produced in their
% years of operation between S1O,,
900, 900 and $20,00O,000 worth of these
stones, according to estimates of per-
sons outside the syndicate. All the
gem stones go to London, then to
France and Switzerland where they
are cut and polished. Smaller cry
stalls are made in to bearings for
watches, monograph needles, electric
motors and other delicate machinery.
Yogo furnished the only gem stones
in Montana. There are, however, other
sapphire deposits in the state in Gran
ite county, Deer Lodge County and
Lewis and Clark county.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22

high school had charge of the Car
bon county booth during the exhibi-
tion days.
S. F. Sparr was awarded first prize
on field peas and third on grain.
Frank Pickering of Joliet won first
on muskmelons, as we'll as eight first
prizes and about eight seconds on
fruits. Mrs. Roberts of Carbon county
won second on apples.
Judging of exhibits ON paintings
was completed in Billings Friday. G.
A. Marcus of Bridger won first
award on the largest and best collec-
tion of oil paintings, showing varie-
ty of subjects. Mr. Marcus received
first and second awards on landscape
paintings and first award in marine
paintings. Miss Maxine Clawson of
Silesia won second on a study from
life in amateur water colors or
pastels.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
DRY CREEK WORK
AGAIN RETARDED

The drilling at the Ohio Oil COM
pany's operations in the Dry Greek
field have again been retarded by a
second water sand separated not to ex-
ceed 200 feet below a water-bearing
strata which had recently been con-
quered. The sand is about so feet in
depth and the water has risen to about
700 feet from the bottom of the hole,
now bordering closely to 2,100 feet
With plans to carry the hole at its
present dimensions, that of II inches
to at least 5000 feet before reducing
the bore by setting 10 inch casing, the
water problem was an unexpected ST.
tuation, since like situation was con-
quered by concreting the hole.
Two corrective methods can be en-
ployed to shut off the water and stop
the caving of the sidewalks after the
volume of the water has been deter
mined. One method is to establish
formation shut-off and the other IN
wolves the lowering of the 10-inch cas-
ing carried to the desired depth by
understanding for some 700 or sou
feet.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
ALL MONTANA CROPS
SHOW AN INCREASE

Montana's spring wheat crop during
August improved about one and one
half million bushels over August l
forecast bringing the total wheat crop
prospect on September !, to 74,O62,OO0
bushels according to the state-federal
crop report issued by Jay G. Diamond
agricultural statistician for Montana.
The states record wheat crop is go
ing to harvest and threshing under
conditions favorable for the maturity
of practically all of the late wheat, al
though spotted damage to quality due
to frequent rains has been an unfav-
orable factor since harvest began, ac-
cording to crop reports throughout the
state.
In the state total winter wheat pro-
duction is placed at 11,233,000 bushels
and the spring wheat at 62,829,O00
bushels of which 1,127,000 bushels is
durum wheats not used for bread pur-
poses. In 1926 winter wheat produc-
ton was 6,272,000 bushels; spring
wheat 38,393,000 bushels including
$4,000 bushels of durums and all
wheat was 44,665,000 bushels.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
DEBATE TEAM WILL
SOON Be SELECTED

Joseph Durfee, instructor of Eng
lish, has just announced that he will
soon pick the debating team. Carbon
high as member of the Montana
High School Debating League will
compete with other schools in an
elimination process.
The subject of the first debate has
already been given out by the League.
1t will be "Resolved: That the present
stress upon interscholastic athletics is
detrimental to high school pupils" 1t
will not be known until some later
date when the drawings are made as
to whether Carbon will carry the at
firmative or negative side; or with
whom the school will debate.
There is some talk of changing the
rules as to the process of elimination
which are dissatisfying to some of th'
schools. The new proposed plan woult
permit school at least three debates
whereas, formerly one defeat eliminat
ed school. However, no change ca
be made until the December meetin
Of the League in Helena.
4 Debating will be started in the earl
part of October. All pupils intereste
! in debating are instructed to repol
to Mr.. Durfee as soon as possible.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22

The forty-second annual convention
of the Montana State Press associa-
tion opened its session Thursday af-
ternoon with one of the largest at
tendances recorded in many years.
The session continued through Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, closing
with big picnic dinner at the Big
Falls Saturday evening.
Joseph Garrett of Laurel was ele-
waited to the presidency of the asso-
citation; R. ]. Linebarger of Havre
was made first vice president; I. F.
Rucker of Malta, second vice presi-
dent, and Leon Shaw of Billings
third vice president; H. Stanley
Thurston of Stanford, seeretary-treas-
urer.
The convention was one of the best
ever held by the Montana association
A great many constructive talks were
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
FAIR SPECTATORS
ARE INTERESTED
in SILVER FOXES

Five silver foxes, exhibited in the
state fish and game department tent
at the Midland Empire Fair by the
Beartooth Silver Fox and Fur Farm
of Red Lodge, created considerable at
tention in Billings last week. Accord
ing to D. w. Columbus and Leslie
Lyons, proprietors of the fox farm,
more than 100000 spectators visited
the two cages which enclosed three
three months old pups and two year
ling foxes. During the exhibition Of
the beautiful animals numerous in
quiries were made by fair visitors as
to raising of the animals and a good
number of prospects were listed, who
contemplate buying foxes for breeding
purposes.
E. w. Shaw Of the Milligan & Nor
ris Silver Fox company of the Prince
Edward Islands in Canada commented
on the display, stating that the AM
mails from Red Lodge were far super
ior to good many foxes offered o.
the market today and were samonl
the best in the Northwest. He praise
their beauty and size. Through careful
and selective mating the Beartootl
Silver Fox and Fur Farm has develop
ed a strain Of foxes that is hard t.
surpass.
The fur farm also displayed tW'
Chinchilla rabbits in the poultry de
partment.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
CHRISTIAN MEETING
BILLINGS BECKONS
TO YOUNG PEOPLE

A number of young people from
this city are making plans to attend
a Christian Endeavor meeting in Bill
lings tomorrow, Saturday and Sun
day. All young people Of the Midland
Empire are invited to attend the
meeting that promises to be OF un-
usual interest at the Polytechnic
The big feature of the institute Will
be the commissioning of Louise Tor
renee, Montana's missionary to
Rodesia, South Africa. The program
for the session will consist OF pep
songs to be lead by S. H. Ward, ad-
dresses by R. B. Walker, Daniel
Ward, Rhoda Jane Dickinson, B. b.
Eastman, recently of China, Miss
Woodberry of New York, Miss Tor
renee, Austin Worcestes, E. H. John
son and DR.. McMullen, president OF
the Eastern Montana State Normal.
A Christian Endeavor banquet will be
served Saturday night.
The Polytechnic will furnish bed,
room and meals while the young peo-
pie are asked to furnish their own
blankets. A registration fee OF one
dollar is required.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
LAST RITES FOR
ROBERTS MATRON
LAST THURSDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth
Mattila were conducted in Roberts
Thursday afternoon under the direc-
tion of B. B. Downward. Interment was
made in the Roberts cemetery. Mrs,
Mattila died at her ranch home about
three and one-half miles from Rob-
erts Tuesday following an illness with
cancer.
Mrs. Mattila was born in Finland
September 20, 1861. She came to
America in 1900 and made her home
in Red Lodge about eleven years and
about fourteen years ago moved to
Roberts.
The survivors are two sons, Charles
and Alex Mattila; two daughters,
Miss Sigrid Mattila and Mrs. Andrew
Wirkman; two grandsons and three
granddaughterS.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
HIGH STUDENTS TO
HAVE WEEKLY PAPER

Through the efforts of Miss Fisher,
member of the faculty, the students
of Carbon County High School took
the first steps in establishing a school
paper Tuesday, September 13, when a
general assembly was held. A staff
was chosen by voting on several
names for each position. The staff is
as follows: Editor-in-chief, Edward
Johnson; associate editors, James
Baxter and Hera Luhtala athletic
editor, George Thompson; Senior re-
porter, Eugene Egan; Junior reporter,
Esther Durant; Sophomore reporter,
Robert Clark; Freshman reporter,
Irene Jarvi; joke editor, Dante Bar
toy. The joke editor, however, was not
elected, but appointed for try out.
The members of the staff were
nominated by the faculty and voted
on by the students.
"Blue and Cold" which was select
ed Wednesday as name for the paper
represents the school colors.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
CHILD WHO LIVED
HERE KIDNAPPED IN
BILLINGS MONDAY

James Reed Thompson, who has
been living at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Bruckert in Billings under
court supervision for the last year
and half, disappeared in Billings
Monday morning while on his way
to school. The Bruckerts and their
young ward were residents of Red
Lodge until few years ago. The
child's mother, Mrs. Maggie Thomp-
son, faces charges Of kidnapping if she
is apprehended. On Monday morning
a woman was seen to stop the child
and place him in an automobile, 1t IS
claimed, and warrant for her arrest
has been given the sheriff's office in
Billings.
The custody of James Reed Thomp-
son, who is now about nine years old
has been a matter before the courts
for more than two years. The case at
tained considerable prominence wher
the supreme court annulled an order
of adoption, by the district court OF
| OdTDOu COullly, vi odliuoiy -, AoAo
The father of the child, Thomas
Thompson, gave the Bruckert family
permission to adopt the child. Mrs
Thompson, who was at the time work
ing in Oregon, subsequently, returned
and challenged the authority OF hel
former husband to give away the
child
The supreme court ordered a hear
ing before Judge O. F. Goddard
Testimony was introduced by tht
Bruckerts of a damaging nature as
to the conduct of Mrs. Thompson anc
it was claimed that she had left the
child with the father and at that time
had shown little interest in his dis.
posal. After hearing the testimony the
Judge decided that it was for the best
interest of the child to remain with
the Bruckert family as ward Of the
court. The decision was made II
February 1926 and there had been nc
further action in the case since thai
time.
Attorney John G. Skinner repre-
sented Mr.. and Mrs. Bruckert In the
| case.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
STONG GRANTS
THREE DIVORCES
COURT SESSION

Three divorces were granted in dis
trict court Tuesday by Judge Robert
C. Stong. Wilma Jokinen received a
decree of divorce from William Jok-
inen and was also awarded the GUS
tody of their one minor child. Mrs.
Jokinen alleged extreme cruelty.
They were married in Red Lodge,
August "a, 1925. Mary M. Louk was
given a decree of divorce from Will
liam E. Louk and granted the custody
of three minor children. The couple
were married in Columbus, Decem-
Der 2, 1916. The action was started
on grounds of failure to provide.
Bertha Burlington secured divorce
from William Burlington on grounds
of non-support. They were married in
Red Lodge, September II, 1921.
E. P. Conwell was attorney for
plaintiffs in all three cases.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
GARRETT OF LAUREL OUTLOOK ELECTED
PRESIDENT MONTANA PRESS ASSOCIATION
Forty-Second Annual Convention In Great Falls Has
Record Attendance; Business And Entertainment Cor
tnues Over Three Days

given. President E. J. Leipheimer of
Butte, in his annual address, empha-
sized the necessity of honesty in
printing and urged needed legislation
for the protection of the printers and
the counties in connection with print
ing contracts. He mentioned in his adj
dress a few cases where county print
ers had gouged the county and had
created bad impressions, but stated
he was glad to report there were but
few cases of that nature at this
time. The business matters were well
attended to and the association went
on record as endorsing many construc-
tive measures, particularly boosting
the state, favoring a bond issue to be
under written by the gasoline tax to
complete improvement of Montana
highways, advocated the abolishing of
printing stamped envelopes by the
federal government. O. H. P. Shelley
| of Red Lodge made a report on the
stamped envelope evil and was asked
to represent the association in Wash
ington at the next session of Congress.
The association authorized their
executive committee to employ field
secretary and many other resolutions
of constructive nature were passed.
While the business end was not ne
elected Great Falls put on royal en-
tertainment program for it's press
visitors. Thursday evening they stag
ed a night club which was unique and
was enjoyed by all. On Friday night
gridiron dinner was served where
politicians of the state and the editors
in general came in for good-naturet
roastings. This was somewhat new
in Montana press meetings and al
left Great Falls feeling that they haC
received their moneys worth, botf
from a business and entertainment
standpoint.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
STATE COLLEGE
HAS OPENED FOR
FRESHMAN WEEK

Montana State College opened this
week with prospects for one of the
best years in the history of the state
institution. The first week of the fall
quarter, September 1924, known as
Freshman Week, will be given over to
preparing new students for their col
lege work.
Monday of Freshman Week is left
open to give new students an oppor-
tunity to locate rooms and boarding
places. Information booths, guides and
will be available to aid the
newcomers in this. On Tuesday the
President, the Dean of Women and the
Dean of Men will address a general
student assembly. During the rest of
the week the time will be taken up
with registration. various psychologi-
cal and placement tests, and general
instructions on the use of the facili-
ties at The collego.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
FIFTY JURORS ARE
DRAWN FOR COURT
TERM HERE MONDAY

A list of fifty jurors have been
called to appear in district court for
the September term of court by
Sheriff John Albert. The first case
on the docket will begin at one-thirty
o'clock Monday afternoon.
The jury list follows: Herman
Black, Roberts; William Beuning,
Red Lodge; Matt Bailey, Roberts;
John W. Craig, Silesia; James D.
Croft, Red Lodge; Geo. Carlson, Red
Lodge, Thos. Caldwell, Castagne; A.
J. Downard, Red Lodge; Elmer Ennis,
Boyd; R. S. Eckard, Belfry; Henry
Foss, Silesia; Pat Ferry, Red Lodge;
A. F. Fish, Castagne; G. w. Fees,
Warren; H. L. Foust, Bridger; John
Guintoni, Red Lodge; ]. R. Gammill,
Edgar; Geo. Horton, Red Lodge; Ell
mer Hennebry, Boyd; r. E. Hall,
Belfry; M. F. Halpin, Red Lodge;
Jake Hilderman, Edgar; VIM. L. john
son, Red Lodge; H. E. Kuhl, Luther;
w. S. Laughery, Joliet; ]. H. Lene-
han, Joliet; w. E. Lockridge, Boyd;
John Mikesell, Bearcreek; E. E. Nit
chell, Red Lodge; Thos. Monahan,
Roberts; ]. J. Mccartney, Roberts;
j. H. Mcclellan, Belfry; John Ort-
man, Red Lodge; John Overgag, Red
Lodge; M. L. Parrot, Joliet; Leo
Paulsell, Red Lodge; John Peters,
Roberts; B. H. Panther, Roberts; M.
P. Ramsland, Castagne; Frank Rad
cliff, Roscoe; Albert Rogness, Boyd;
Jalmar Renko, Roberts; j. 7. Rinker,
Boyd; 0. ]. Simmons, Red Lodge;
Geo. Smedley, Fromberg; J. ]. Short,
Bridger; Robert Wakenshaw, Bear
creek; c. w. Weatherford, Fromberg;
M. H. Weber, Bridger; Adolph Elk,
Joliet.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
CARBON COUNTY WINS SECOND PLACEN
ORCHARD PRODUCTS AT MIDLAND FAIR
Attendance at Fair for Four Days Exceeds 1926 Figures
BY $4,000; Rosebud County Wins Sweepstake Prizes in
Agricultural Exhibits

The Midland Empire Fair in
Billings closed its gates Friday eve
ming after the most successful week
in its twelve years history. During
the four-day event the attendance
reached total of 64,262, which was
I approximately $4,000 higher than at
tendance last year.
Rosebud county won the sweep
stakes in the county collective exhibits
in agriculture. Gallatin, which won
last year, was second, saltwater coun-
ty was third and Richland county was
fourth.
Carbon county in its display stress
ed the wide variety of industry within
the confines of the county. Fruits
were especially stressed and there
were "a varieties of apples in box and
plate displays on exhibition, besides
large numbers of plums and grapes.
Carbon county won second place with
its fine orchard products. There were
eleven varieties of sheaf grains in the
exhibition and exceptionally good
showings of grasses and potatoes. The
vegetable display included water
melons, pumpkins, squash and carrots.
Among the unusual displays in the
booth was corn which stood IL feet
from the ground and seven feet to the
first ear; native rye, seven feet high
and a bunch of wild oats the same
height.
The Northwestern Improvement
company of Red Lodge displayed coal,
showing the different varieties Of
commercial coal mined in the city.
There was also a display of chrome
from the Martin claim, south of Red
Lodge, said to be the second best in
!. quality in the world. The Red Lodge
Canning company had fine exhibit
of its canning peas, both before and
after they were put in the cans. Ex-
hibits of head lettuce were shown, one
of the new industries of the local re-
gion, which was given first and Sec
ond place at the state fair. A hand
some exhibit of silver foxes from the
Beartooth Silver Fox and Fur Farm
were on display in the tent conduct
ed by the State Fish and Game de.
partment.
S. F. Sparr, Clearcreek farmer, ane
Howard McMinn, a student of the
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
JOHN H. LINDENMAN
COMMITS SUICIDE
AT BELFRY SUNDAY

A self-inflicted gun shot wound
caused the instant death of John
Henry Lindenman at his ranch home
about three and a half miles from
Belfry about seven o'clock Sunday
evening. A twelve-gauge shotgun was
used for the gruesome deed by Mr.
Lindenman, who was mentally dis
eased. The tragedy took place IN the
kitchen of the family home. 1t is re-
ported that Mr.. Lindenman had
threatened to take his own life on a
number of occasions and on Sunday
evening he was observed carrying the
gun by his oldest daughter, both OF
them being in the house, while Mrs.
@Iindenman and the other children
were in the barn. The oldest daugh-
fer ran out of the house to tell her
mother that her father was carrying
q oun but before she reached the barn
sbe heard shot. Mr.. Lindenman had
apparently used stove rod to release
the trigger. The shot entered between
tho ewes. Sheriff John Albert and
Coroner B. B. Downward were I'M
mediately called to the Lindenman
home where the body was prepared
for removal to the Downard Funeral
Home in Red Lodge.
John Henry Lindenman was born
in New York City 45 years ago. IN
the year 1905 he came to Billings
where he married on March IL, l9oS-
He made his home in Bridger for
about three years, then moving to
ranch on Belfry where he has been
residing ever since.
Funeral services are being held IN
Belfry at two o'clock this AFTERNOON
with Rev. Hamilton officiating. The
deceased is survived by his wife
seven children, Margaret, Katherine
John, George, William, Elmer anc
Douglas in Belfry; his parents; twe
brothers and six sisters in Kansas.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
REV. A. D. WEIGH
is RETAINED In
METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. A. D. Welch, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church in this
city, returned last week from Boze-
man where he attended the annual
session of the Montana state confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal pas
tors.
Rev. Welch was reappointed to fill
the pulpit in the local church for ano-
ther year and his retention here is In
the nature of a promotion.
The session at Bozeman was pre-
sided over by Bishop Ernest G.
Richardson of Atlanta, Georgia.
Among the important matters was
that of provision of a reserve pension
by which disabled and retired minis
ters would be properly taken care Of.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
SMALL SON OF MIR.
AND MRS. NIVALA
is LAID TO REST

Arnold, small son of Mr.. and Mrs
William Nivala, was buried in Red
Lodge Friday under the direction of
the Downward Funeral Home. Beauti-
full services were conducted at the
Nivala home on 321 South Platte
avenue at two o'clock in the after
noon with Rev. Matt Erkkila officiat-
ing. The lad died at his home about
five o'clock on Wednesday evening of
last week, from an illness of several
weeks. Death was due to pneumonia.
Arnold Nivala was born in Red
Lodge February Is, 1925, and at the
time of death was two years and six
months of age. He is survived by his
parents and a sister.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
PHOTOGRAPHS OF
BEARTOOTH SCENES
WIN FAIR PRIZES

A group Of five photographs
scenes of the Twin or Hidden Lakes
and views in that vicinity in the Bear
tooth mountains, won four first prizes
in the Midland Empire Fair. The pic
lures were enlargments Of photo
graphs taken by Otis B. Lueck of Bill
lings when he and l.. M. Prill of this
city hiked to the lakes about six
weeks ago.
The pictures were mounted on 9
cardboard and were on display in the
art building at the fair.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
BOOSTERS WILL
MEET AND DINE
AT BROADWAY INN

The Beartooth Boosters club will
hold their first regular meeting and
dinner of the fall season at the
Broadway Inn, over the New Union
Cafe, Monday evening, September 26
at 6:15 o'clock.
The meeting will begin the fall ac-
tivities, there being many matters OF
vital Importance to receive the action
of the members. Officers of the club
urge that all members be present.
The Broadway Inn affords ample
dining room.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22
WORLD SERIES TO
BE REPORTED BY
RED LODGE DRUG

For the third successive year the
Red Lodge Drug company will re-
ceive and report the World Series
Games by half innings for baseball
fans of Red Lodge.
The World Series open sometime
in October.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22

Miss lone Metcalf leaves for Mis-
soula today to complete her four year
university course. She is majoring in
mathematics.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-09-22

Miss Mary Hakala was passenger
to Billings Sunday where she entrain-
ed for Bozeman to enter the state
college.