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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-01-14
A SILVER STRIKE
IN DIAMOND H.
RICH LEAD UNCOVERED IN THE:
GROUSE MOUNTAIN SHAFT
NEAR TROY

A three and y half foot of silver lead
with one foot of high grade orc on the
hanging wall has been struck at TIE
Diamond II. mine. ten miles southwest
of Troy on the Grouse mountain. This
ever made In the Troy mining district
The strike was made by Roy Cameron
and John Molyneaux, operators of tbs
mine.
The Diamond II is one of the old prop
critics of the Troy district and was worked
about 20 years ago, Henry Grace at one
time spending more than 500. 900 In de-
yelopment work, operating under the name
of the Triplex Mining company. Tit pree-
ent o~erators began work last March and
drove a 160-foot tunnel under the old
workings.
The Diamond II lies one mile west Of
the Sunrise, a producing property operated
by j. A. Brazard and A. H.. Litchfield,
both formerly Of Spokane and well known
among mining men In the west. With the
recent strike at the Diamond H., and work
progressing at the Sunrise, Liberty Metals,
Morning, Snowstorm and Big
Eight, Troy people consider that this
district has as favorable a future as any
mining district In the west.
The Sunrise Mining company has just
construction of a wagon road
at a cost OF $1,000 and is installing ON
pressor and machine drills with which to-
speed development. More than $500 feet
Of t~nneling has been completed and
5000 tons OF good grade lead zinc silver
ore put into sight.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-01-14

oxen, Buffalo Bill procured the buffalo
for his Wild West show from Russell and
Sigler. One OF these animals tmounted)
was the most prominent feature | nthe
float which last year was awarded first
prize in the Days of '76" parade at Dead
wood. This section Of the country has
been called the last stand Of the buffalo,
When the bison disappeared, Sigler be-
came a rancher and at one time had many
horses on the range. One summer he was
when the owner, Johnny Brummet, was out
Of the state. We are told that it was at
this time that the name 'Puptown", Eka-
lakas nickname, originated. According to
Uncle Toms" version, a man looking
around for something In the store, dis
barrel and yelled out, "Puptown, by
Heck!" Maybe "Heck' was not the exact
word the fellow used on that historic oc-
casion, but 1t will do as well as any.
When people, designated as honyocks)
began filing on land, Tom took up a home
stead. When Fallon county was created
In 1913, with Ekalaka designated as the
county seat, Tom became the first court
house %1anitor, and when the capital was
removed to Baker a year or SO later, he
was moved along with the rest Of the fix
lures and officials and officiated as jan
itor In the courthouse at Baker for sever
al years.
In his later days, Tom became an ana
chronism. To use Byron's simile, he became
"a lonely tree before he was withered."
In the olden days, the Days O. Lang
Syne." Tom was quite a figure in the COM
munity, a man of prominence, some educa
ton, and considerable ability. While he
never accumulated any great fortune, it is
said Of him that he never was broke" He
was more of a success financially than the
majority Of the men of his day. The pio-
ncers-the men Of the Old West-were not
nickle-squeezers. II they made mnoey, they
spent 1t. They could not get rich either
by niggardly economy or close bargain
making. They were not built that way.
Tom Sigler was about "a years OF age.
He was unmarried and had no relatives
In Montana. He is well spoken of by all.
He was known as a square shooter and
his friends were legion.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-01-14

hosting engine, installed in 1879, which is
still In active service. Sometimes Sigler
hauled gold bricks from Lead to Pierre.
RMS was done secretly to circumven the
bandits, who would scarcely have expected
to find gold in the bull team wagons.
George Hearst purchased the Homestake
when that property was in its infancy, and
from this source acquired much of the for
tune which enabled his son, William Ran
uoiph Hearst, to embark In the newspap-
er business.
Harking back to his "buIlwhacker" DAYS.
Sigler once said: "There wasn't a man In
the outfit who was known by his real
name. Al1>had some nickname, bestowed
ON account OF some physical characteristic,
some incident, or maybe a song a person
might sing. Some might have had reasons
Tor concealing their identity under q fic-
titious name.'
"Oh,'" said he, They called me 'Sittin'
Bull"
This was on account Of his resemblance
to the old Sioux Medicine Man, both being
short of stature. Sitting Bull used to Wis
1t at the home of his kinswoman, Ekalaka.
mrs. d. II. Russell). On one occasion.
when the famous Indian and Tom were
home, Ekalaka said something to Sitting
Bull, speaking In the Sioux language, her
native tongue, In which she was more pro-
ficient than In English. Tom said he could
see her black eyes sparkle in tue spirit of
mischief. What she said the old Indian
was. This mar has you name. They call
him Sitting Bull" The old Medicine man
told Sigler with great gravity, that he
ought to pay him five dollars for the hon
or and privilege of bearing his name. But
Sigler couldn't see 1t In that light. He
wouldn't give two cents for the alleged
honor. In fact, 1t has been said that Sig
Ter never was any too we'll pleased with
his indian monicker, even IL his name
sake was a "big ~lnjun."
Sigler came to Carter county forty-five
years ago, and "throwed In with d. II.
Russell, "Old Russ the buffalo hunter.
He assisted in taking care Of the slain
buffalo and in shipping the meat and the
hides, the latter at that time selling for
market value In Aat1 "Old Russ
and sigler used f6~c4ptdfe the buffalo
calves and domesticate them. Sometimes
they yoked them up and drove them like
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-01-14

drawal Of two townships In ranges 8 and
. In the western part Of Hill county, ls
being carried on BY Interested parties. The
petition provides for the incorporation Of
john them on the west. Filing such I pc
tition will necessitate the calling Of
special election In the spring, at Z prob
able cost Of from $1,000 to 1900 In the
event the commissioners approve 1t. Should
the lowering Of the classification Of Hill
county and Z similar lowering of the sal
aries of the county officials. The petition
10 based upon the claim that western Hill
county has no representation In county af.
fairs-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-01-14

Two important land deals were consum-
northeast Of Coffee Creek, was sold to AL
bert and George Zenisek for $4,000, OF
$45 an acre. The Zenisek Brothers are
prosperous farmers In that vicinity and
had rented the ranch for Z number OF
years and know what they are buying,
The other is a farm Of 100 acres northwest
of Coffee Greek and known as the Foster
lands, sold to William Mckenzie for $500
or $40 IN acre. Mr.. Mckenzie Ia 4 wealthy
familiar with the lands and land values.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-01-14

Lieut.. Gov. w. B.. Mccormack, of Kalis-
peIl. has but recently returned from Wash.
ington, d. c., where he devoted about 10
days to business In connection with fed
eral farm loans In Montana. While there
Mr. Mccormack spent some time with
Chester c.. Davis, formerly editor Of the
Montana Farmer, and state commissione
of agriculture during the Dixon adminir-
~trati0n, According to Mr.. Mccormack. Mr..
Davis In now very active In Washington,
- one Of the heads Of the agricultural ser
vice corporation, and ~ general advisor
Of most o. the national farm organizations
and IL looked upon In the capital m one
of the leading agricultural economists.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-01-14

Miles City has purchased the Palace hotel
property on Seventh street between the
Federal building ana the new Colony block,
~ Z future home for The Daily Star. The
structure ID one Of the finest In the city
bassu,eut rising four feet above the ground
lsvul with sun light on AL hides. The sub
structure II Of dark granite and the walls
ere OF Hebron cream brick. Thu basemsnt,
- wen ~ The upper 1oors srv OF checsered
ttlA.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-01-14

Sigler a short time later. And, Tom lived
to see a thriving countyseat town spring
up In the wilderness, where he had hunt
ed buffalo, and to which the redman fire.
Quently went to hunt in the land of his
forefathers.
The Siglers were a prominent southern
family, Tom being closely related to Gen.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-01-14

On retiring gently rub spots OF dam
drur and itching with Cuticura ONT
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have a clear skin and soft, whif~
han 2-Advert!sement
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-01-14
WILD BILL KELLY GOING TO
WEST POINT. Is WORD RECEIVED

The New York American says thaA
Morton Kaer, star back of the Unfversitv
of Southern California football teAm, SD
Wild Bill Kelly Of the UniyeRslty Of
Montana. also = sensational back, have
accepted appointments to che UnitsA
States military academy.
The American says that Kaer and Kelly
were persuaded to turn to military ca
reers by Maj. Frank MIllburn. coach Of
and Capt. n. E. Westwood, coach
Of the oSan Francisco army team.
Wally Marks, captain Of the University
of Chicago team, ~ another football star
to enter West Point.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
MEXICANS SHOOT
CALIFORNIA Girl

Washington, D. C.-Miss Florence
Anderson of Los Angeles, who was
seriously wounded by Mexican train
bandits Tuesday, died Thursday at
Mazatlan, American Vice Consul Ives
reported to the state department.
The state department will make ur-
gent direct representations to the Mex
lean government for speedy apprehen
sion and punishment of the culprits
if it appears that local Mexican auth
critics are unable to succeed in that
task.
The department assumes, without
specific information from Mexico City
that American Charge Schoenfeld
there has already made representa-.
lions to the foreign office.
Miss Anderson was the only Amer
lean injured out OF a party OF II, al
though severe fighting is indicated
by the fact that Ives placed the mum
her of dead and wounded as high as
10.
Several hundred men participated
in the holdup.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
INTERNAL REVENUE
TAXES TWO BILLION
Card Playing and Cigarette
Smoking Increases Accond-
ing to Treasury Report.

Washington, D. c. Card playing
and cigarette smoking apparently in
creased in favor during the year end
ing last June 80. if government tax
collection figures, made public at the
treasury. afford an accurate basis.
Total internal reyenue receipts for
the year, a~ggregating s2,s65,6sS,129
exceeded those of the previous year
by / per cent. The principal increase
in revenue from miscellaneous taxes
was from tobacco manufacturers,
which amounted to $500 766- This
was mostly due to the increased man
ufacture and sale of cigarettes, which
greatly exceeded any previous year,
the report said.
An Increase of s529,O54 in collec-
tions OF the tax on playing cards
brought this item to S4.742,46s. Taxes
on admissions to oabarets and other
places of amusement fell from s23,
SSO,676 the preceding year to s17,9iO,
$50. This decrease was accounted fol
partially by the 1926 revenue act in
creasing the exemption price OF ad
missions from so TO rs cents.
Administration of the tax law fol-
the fiscal year 1927 cost SS2,955,s73, t
reduction from st,23 last year to s1.1i
this year being effected in each $1Ol
collected.
New York with s755.O79,2S7, led ii
total collections, both from income ant
miscellaneous taxes, while Pennsyl
vania was second with $~25S,763,S04.
Illinois was next in line, with collec
lions of S217.67s,e9s, followed b.
North Carolina, which, largely as a re
suit of the tobacco tax, had collec
lions of SOS. 651,675.
Collections in Oregon were s6,711
766, and Washington, $13.S54,424.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
OFFICERS-

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis and Gene
arrived from eastern Washington
Saturday, leaving again on Sunday
for Tacoma where Mr.. Lewis is III
the employ of the Schoenfeld com
pany.
The Beacon Hill team from Sc
attic was defeated at baseball last
Sunday by Lisabeula. Stanley
Craig pitched good ball and was
well supported in the field. The
score was "A.
Ladies, remember the Aid meet
ing next Wednesday at th'
Church..
Rev. Ward of Vashon will
preach here Sunday evening due t.
Rev. Andersen's absence.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
AVIATION is SAFE

In referring is our friend Rem
cuffs article of last week asking
il aviation is safe for the aver
age.
I am sure that if a check were
made, taken on percentage basis,
that the percent of auto accidents
would be greater than of planes.
The statistics show hat the Brit
ish Commercial Air Lines have
flown over five million miles in
seven years with only four fatal
accidents, our army, ove a million
miles with one and the Navy near
ly half a million with none.
Also the Commercial Air Lines
are much safer than they what
they are cracked up to be by the
papers. If one investigated these
accidents private planes) one
would find them mostly in out-of
date or discarded planes.
The new air laws being inforcet
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
WHAT OTHERS THINK

Portage, Wash. August 30, 1927
A little more about our ferry
system as ! am a frequent travel
er | should like to make a few
suggestions.
The Marion street run has many
conveniences and comforts, as a
warm waiting room, also use of
telephone.
| am speaking in the interest of
those having 10 depend on the
street cars for transportation.
have tried the Fauntleroy way a
few times and the long walk to the
street cars on a hot day or in a
rain storm does not appeal to one
in a hurry to reach his destination
Now about a bus line to Seattle
That is only in the minds of a few
and we have not the slightest as.
surance that a bus line would bt
established and / for one do moi
believe that it would pay.
| think the people of Vashon Is
land should think very carefully
before giving up the Marion Stree
run. Let US not be in too great
hurry to give up a convenient wa.
Of getting into Seattle for an un
certain one plus all the inconven
fences.
Il we tried Fauntleroy for on
week | am sure we shoald be gla'
to 20 back to Marion Street.
| think it was Lincoln who san
Don't trade horses in the middl
Of the stream"
Your humble patron,
l.. NJ. Rushton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
CLASSIFIED 1DNRHSZzNC

W~ANTED-Apples and fruit for
the Tacoma market. Vashon Ia
coma Auto Frt. Red SS3. 9-2-tf
90
WANTED-General Trucking. All
kinds Of heavy hauling and NOV
ing. NJ. r. Dunsford, Phone Red
1888. S-26-tf
SHINGLING and ROOF Repairs
Call 1911 Evenings. William
Steen. 5-2i-tt
l WILL BUY all your live poultry
and weigh and pay for it at your
place. f. G. Park, Phone Red
SO evenings. 9-1I-ti
WANTED-Tractor ~ploughing,
grading, land clearing, house
moving, by day, hour, or con.
tract. F. T. Hall, Black S63.
Burton. 9-lO-tl
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02

at this time will do away with all
hese obsolete planes which are not
safe.
If our friend would give avia-
lion a chance, the same as the auto
or railroad has had it will be bet
Ter in every way. All kinds oil
transportation had TO grow.
Were not many men killed while
testing autos or some other appar.
tusY Let us profit from these all
pilots experiences who lost theil
lives and correct the faults as they
are doing with the autos.
Yours for better Aviation
Il. N. Marsh.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02

Indy surely started something
when he flew across the herring
pond. Witness the epidemic Of non
stop flights, some of which have
ended no one knows where. If this
keeps up it cannot be expected
that Uncle Sam will send out a
fleet of ships every time some adj
v%enturous flyer crashes some where
in the ocean.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
MISCELLANEOUS
ROOM HoUsE-For rem, Part
Nv furnished. Near Nashon Higl

6 ROOM H0USE-For rem. Part
ly furnished. Near Vashon High
School. Mitchell Ranch.
9-2-it
Lost-Child's bathing suit, brown
trimmed in orange. On or near
Maury dock. Phone Red l5f
FoUND-Truck crank. Owner
may have same by paying for
this notice. Frank Enochs. Blk.
1921.
FOUND Ladies Ring near Fern
heath Dock. Initials and date in
ring. Inquire Red ISL or f. l..
Hancock, Portage. S-l9-2t
FOR SERVICE Thoroughbred
registered Guernsey Bull. f. A.
Claus. ] mile south Of Dockton.
7-22-6tr
80
FOR RENT-Good fishing boat
and fishing gear at Paradise
Cove, Drive down. w. L. Bates
7-1-tI
RIDGWAY and RIDGWAY-
Contractors and builders, Es
Inmates given on all kinds o.
work in building line. r. F. ID
No. /, Box AZ, Burton, Wash.
3-11-t.
ABB ABRAHAMSEN Painting.
Phone Black 1853 Paperhangins
VASH0N Kakomining
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
lrlsh aovernment calls EIectlon.

Dublin Swiftly following upon tv,
great election victories, the cosgravt
government threw a hombshelI inif
the political situation in the shap
of a proclamation calling for the inl
mediate dissolution OF the Free Stat.
legislature and for a general electi0r
which will be held about the middle @.
-september.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
PLAN fLlERS' MEMORIAL
Flowers VII be Cast on Waters Of
the Pacific Ocean.

San Francisco.-Memorlal services
at sea for the six men and n woman
missing in connection with the Dole
flight were being planned by sar
Francisco citizens.
The plans were TO have the Matsor
liner Maui halt 700 miles west Of San
Francisco on September 16. on her
voyage to Hawaii, while flowers are
cast upon the waters during offering
OF prayers and singing of anthems b.
clergy and passengers aboard.
Letters were sent TO all known rela
tiyes o. the lost tliers telling of th
memorial plans. seeking suggestions
aud offerings To take to sea any flow
ers sent here for the services.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02

san Antonio. Tex.-Cspiain G. r.
Reynolds aud Sergeant Gus Newland
second Division Air Service. who wer.
sent to Arizona to search tor q wori.
war veteran lost in the desert. ar.
being held With their plane by author
ties at Dadotiedra. Mexico accordir
to a telegram received at Kelly fielt
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
s.#s#~ . .
LIsABEULA
Mrs. Graham Maloney) :
. . . =

NILS. Rl0hAlA siitAANf-Sl !
y = = . . . .
Mrs. Boothby, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Sutton, left this week
with her son Estel for Walla
Walla where she viii teach again
this year.
The Vernon Christensen fam
lily having spent the summer at
the beach, moved back to Tacoma
this week.
Miss Anabelle Dyer left this
week for La Grande, Greg. where
she will live with her brother and
attend High School.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
ADVERTISING RATES

10 cents per line for first inser'
ton; 5 cents per line for each adj
ditional insertion.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
cider and VINEGAR Plants United.

Cider and VInegar FIants CnIted.
Spokane. Mediterranean G.
consolidation OF 10 cider vinegar al
sweet cider factories Of the north be-.
and California for the marketing G.
s~I.000.000 worth Of cider gineear
GEAR. was made by J. w. Gi'nc-a
Moscow. Idaho. who has dlan
geaeTal manager
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
WANTED

WANTED-Ilomc for fine Aire-
dale dog. il months old Call
Red SOB. S26-lt
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
FOR SALE

SEASONED WOODLANDS. Best
stove wood on the market. $3.50.
cord delivered. II. j. Vetter
Phone Red s74. 9-2-1t
FOR SALE-White enameled kit
chen sink, and kitchen queen.
w. Zimmerman. Blk. 10l,
40
OVERLAND LIGHT DELIVERY
for sale cheap $3.50. Also good
gentle work horse $25. Mrs.
Hans Hendricksen, Portage.
S-26-tf.
FOR SALE-Ranch, four acres,
house, rr chicken house, lots
of water. good soil, well cleared.
Garden tools, l fmliver, 30 pullets,
nursery stock. various kinds to
plant place included. Cash or
terms. For further information
inquire at News-Record. S-26-4t
FOR SALE-Bay horse, VT. 1900
lbs. sound and gentle. Guaran-
teed any place. Phone Blk. s7l.
S-19-ti
FOR SALE-Old growth foresi
wood. VIM. Heirsch Phone Blk
1901. s-l9-l2t
FOR SALE OR RENT room
modern house furnished. 3 acre.
Of land. Mrs. G.. A.. Davis, Bur
ton. Wash. S-l9-tI
FOR SALE-A Wiutou RoadsteI
$3.50. If you want a good look
ing car, why not buy this one
Olaf Statelen, Phone Red So.
FOR SALE-Wiilard storag.
Batteries. CrOsley Radio. Bat
terry Charging $3.50. Vash0l
Machine Shop. 3-ll-t
FOR SALE OR TRADE-l7 foo
motor launch, mechanically @
X. Black "a. I-ot
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
q, A. q. Calendar

Observation-Disclosures - Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. Mattson
Constitution ~------- Mrs. Woods
-october-Hostess Mrs. Jones, Miss Parker
Stale Year Book ~- Mrs. Stanley
N-ovember-Hostesses - Mrs. II. Jones, Mrs, Penny
Historical Survey ---- Mrs Poage
Observation-Disclosures Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Woods
Work of the D. A. r. Mrs. Mattson
J~anuary-Hostesses -- Mrs. Case, Mrs. McGranahan
international Relations
~ebruary-Hostess Mrs. Poage, Miss Van Devunter
George Washington Observation-Disclosures Mrs Butler
March-Hostesses --- Mrs. |. C. Beall, srr Mrs. Gorsuch
Relations within our Borders - Mrs. II. Jones
Apri-Hostesses Mrs. NJ. Beall, Mrs. L. c. Beall, Jr
Graudmothers "reminiscences ~- Chapter
May-Hostesses Misses Dysart, Miss Anderson
Letters from Mexico -- Miss Ida Dysart
June-chapter Picnic at the home of Mrs. Miller assisted by
Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Hue de Bourck, Mrs. Whitfield
Miss Needs, Mrs. Peck
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02
OVERLAND LIGHT DELIVERY

for sale cheap $3.50. Also good
gentle work horse S25. Mrs.
Hans Hendricksen, Portage.
S-26-tf.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02

Il I'm nut NhdiitlNu MI
chen sink, and kitchen queen
w. Zimmerman. Blk. 101.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-09-02

ID EdiHtlh5f
Phone Black 1853 Paperhanging
VASH0N KaBomining.