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The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17
LIQUOR RAIDS CONDUCTED
BY PROHIBITION OFFICERS

| A 75-gallon still, $50 gallons Of
mash and a small quantity Of liquor
have been seized by federal prohib.
ition agents in raids at Shelby and
near Laurel. it was reported by G.
w Oylear, deputy prohibition adj
ministrator for Montana, Monday
The still and mash and 25 gallons
of moonshine whiskey were seized BY
Officer Leo Brink, when he last Sun
day raided the ranch Of Carl Brom-
hos. located south of Laurel
The Shelton pool hall Gould soft
drink parlor and the Thatcher pool
hall at Shelby we're raided Saturday
by Sheriff o. D. Clark of Toole coun-
ty and Prohibition officer Dan H.
Corcoran. In the Shelton hall, oper
ated by. Albert Holmes, and the Gould
parlor, conducted by Mrs. Ben Gould,
no liquors were found Mrs. Could
and Holmes were arrested on charges
Of operating disorderly places and
fined s1Oo each in the Shelby police.
court.
One quart Of whiskey and IL bot
ties Of beer we're found in Tex
Thatcher's place, it was stated, and
he was arrested on prohibition law
violation charge
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17
KEvlN FIELD ONE or THREE
GAINING IN PRODUCTION

Washington, March il While the
production Of crude petroleum de-
cIined in most United States fields
during January, there was a notable
increase in the Kevin- -sunburst field,
bureau Of mines figures show. IN this
connection the Montana area is one
of three listed, the others being the
Salt Greek, IN Wyoming, and the
Seminole. IN Oklahoma. The Mon
iana output IN January was $4,000
barrels. an increase OF $4,000 barrels
over December.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17
lKEviN WILDCATS" HOLD
FIRST SPRING PRACTICE


a few Of the oyer-enthusiastlc
ball-tossers were displaying their
wares IN the ball park Sunday after
noon. Though the air was quite
chilly and the grounds IN bad con-
dition very favorable idea OF the
prospective players was obtained in
just shis one practice Manager Jule
AlriclS, who has been casting an eye
about for suitable material, was en-
thusiastic in his praise Of the few
players whom he saw in action Sum
day. julie is capable and hard
working manager and we believe If
he has the necessary control and
backing behind him he will place
formidable team in action this year
The grounds vii soon be dried up TO
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17
CAL. .-LORENSON
GETS GOOD One

One commercial production in the
Kevin-Sunburst field came in this
week when the California; -Lorenson,
in w-se-se, sec. 2S-S5-2w, No 5 came
in a 200 barrel initial production well
at 1859 feet It flowed 135 barrels
in 12 hours, after drilling six feet in
the sand
This is in the same area as the
petroleum Corporation No.
8 which was completed last week, in
nw-sw-ne, sec 2S-s5-2w, and made 247
barrels. Another well is being spud-
ded in on this lease this week.
Material is being hauled for the
Prairie Oil and Gas test on the Hun
Ter leasee, and crew has left to
start work on the wildcat lease known.
as the Sunburst-Bears Den Ritter in
the Sweetgrass hills.
The Carter-Johnson No / is drilling
at $40 feet after shutting off another
big flow Of water
The Kelvin Oil and Gas company,
has spudded in a second well in sec.
2S36-3 west This lease is being
drilled out by several Great Northern
railway officials and employees. The
well drilled in sec. 21 by this com
pany had a good showing Of oil, but
the hole was spoiled and necessitated
drilling again.
The Hill-Lorenson No ii, had 200
feet Of oil in the hole after having
been shot with 100 quarts and will
be abandoned. The No. off
set on the M. M. Newman farm was
helped by a shot Of 180 quarts and
Is a commercial well.
The Ohio-Newman No. 5 in n-ne-
se, sec. 32-35-Iws got the red shale at
12O but found no Sunburst sand. They
had show Of oil in the Ellis from
I454 to 465 and drilled to 1,470.
The well was shot with 40 quarts,
ind they are now cleaning out. The
well was not commercia1 before be-
ng shot, and the outcome Of the shot
S not yet known.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17
MARTIN HALvoRsON, MAYOR
OF CUT BANK DIED SATURDAY


Martin j. Halyorson, mayor of Cut
Bank, died in that city Saturday
night Of apoplexy. Mayor Haivorson
was 80 years old and had been mayor
OF the city for the last three years.
Previous to his election as mayor he
served as alderman for IS years.
Mr. HaIvorson was one Of the pion-
eer business men Of Cut Bank, com
ing here from Iowa 20 years ago. At
the time Of his death he was head Of
the Halvorson company, one Of the
largest mercantile establishments in
northern Montana
Surviving are the widow and two
children Of this eIty. Funeral ser
vices were held Wednesday after
noon at the Presbyterian church in
that city under the auspices Of the
Masonic lodge, Of which he was an
active member Burial will be made
at his old home in Elgin, Iowa The
body win be accompanied east BY the
widow and Mr. and Mrs. w. p.
Yunck, also Of cut Bank. Mrs. Yunck
Is sister to Mr. HaIvorson. Dr.
and Mrs. w. A. HuIbush Of BeIIing
ham, Washington we're to arrive in
cut Bank Monday morning to attend
the funeral. Mrs. Hulbush is sis
ter Of Mr. Halvorson.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17
ABSHER PLANT
SOLD MONDAY

Another refinery for Shelby witnm
the next few months is practically as
sured, according to The Shelby Pro-
moter.
The newly organized Toole County
Refining company yesterday CMon-
day. purchased the Absher refinery.
near Kevin, as the first step N
program that will with within short
time mean the company's entrance
into Shelby with a second refinery.
The Absher refinery went under
the new management Tuesday. 1t
is a plant Of 900 barrels capacity, and
was established several years ago.
For several months it has been under
the management of H. r. -andcen.
who becomes one OF the directors of
the Toole County Refining company
The TooIe County Refining com
pany is capitalized at $4,000, a con
siderable portion Of which is paid in.
Several prominent men are actively
identified with the new concern, the
officers and directors Of which are
as follows:
r. E. Peterson. president.
George Nadeau,, vice president.
j. A. Coons. secretary treasurer.
P. L. Withers, superintendent
Directors H. Jenson, Joplin: H.
Il. Landeen. shelby. Thos Kelly. Jr.
Shelby
Mr.. Peterson is prominently identi-
fled with the business life Of the city,
having been engaged in the general
business for the past
year Mr.. Nadeau is one OF the hust-
ling contractors of the oil field while
Mr. Coons, who comes from Wyom-
ing. has been prominent in oil circles
there Mr. Withers was formerly SUI
perintendent Of the Shelby Pipe Line
& Refining company, end has been
connected with the refining business
for years. OF the directors, Mr. Jen.
son is a prominent land owner Of the
joplin territory! Mr. Landeen is ex-
perienced in both the marketing and
ends Of the oil business, and
Mr.. Kelly has been for some time con-
nected with the National Supply COM
Dany here.
Mr. Withers will move to Oilmonr
Sunday or Monday to take personal
.harge Of the newly purchased plant.
which is short distance north OF
0ilmont, on the oil field road.
In the near future, the company
will erect a modern, larger capacity
in Shelby, but for the pres
mt the former Absher plant will pc
It is planned to continue
'peration in the field when the local
liant is built It IS understood that
for suitable site for
he shelby plant are well 1nder way,
nd will materiaIize shortly
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17
OIL, FUEL DEALERS MUST
GET LICENSE FROM STATE

Helena, March IL Each dealer and
manufacturer of gasoline or motor oil
fuel must secure a license from the
Montana public service commission
under the provisions Of senate bill
%, the Paul bill, which became law
With its approval By the governor this
week. The license fee is 81 a year
end 81 is charged for each additional
gasoline pump. The commission is
required to inspect grades and test
oil and fuel with the cooperation Of
Montana State college.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17

J. w Ramsey was made defendant
in a case brought against him By Roy
Emery, which case was heard IN
Judge Furber's court the later part
Of the week. The plaintiff charges
that the defendants truck ran into
his car some few months ago and
damaging same to extent Of some
forty dollars judge Furber gave his
decision in favor Of the defendant
The plaintiff was represented BY At
torney Huntsberger or sunburst and
the defendant was represented BY
Attorney coburn Of Cut Bank.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17
EVER HEAR or cATsNAKE SKINS

Our search for the LATEST man in
The world is ended There's a fellow
n Kevin who is contemplating the
erection Of cat farm and it is his
idea to raise rats to feed the cats
and from the carcasses of the cats
he will feed the rats. The sale Of
cat skins will be his source Of rev.
enue and from his plans the rats and
cats will be seIf-supporting- He viii
later cross the cats with snakes 50
they will skin themselves.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17

Billie Byrne, brother Of Joe and Ell
Byrne, who reside east Of Kelvin, re-
turned to his home in Spokane the
latter part Of the week after spend
ing several days here looking after
his oil interests. Billie is one Of the
old time pioneers in this community
who has hit 1t lucky in the oil busi-
ness. Several producing wells are
located on his land.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17

A young man attending school in
one Of our Montana cities tele-
graphed to his father here in Kevin:
NO mon; no fun; your son" His
parent was quick to answer: "How
sad; too bad; your dad"
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1927-03-17

RI. Myrhvold returned to his home
IN Helena Friday after checking over
The oil field runs in this field. Mr.
Myrhyold IS connected with the state
equalization board.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31
TWAS RAY MATHiSON, GIRLS!

Ray Mathison, a member of the Anchorage city electrical force, spent Saturday and Sunday in Seward look ing over real town. Ray is one of the Inlets old standbyes, landmark as it were. Though comparatively young in years his knowledge of internal affairs are far be- yond that of the ordinary mortal. The Gateway was asked by number of Seward buds who that handsome looking gentleman was.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31

Administer and Congollan rugs. J. L. Graef
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31

Mems shoes resoled, heeled and polished s2.75. Seward Leather Works.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31
MANY ALASkANS DEPART
 FOR SOUTH ON YUKON

The sOuthbOund listing of the s. s. Yukon which departed Saturday. in cluded the following: Seattle Mrs. Chas. McIsaacs and boy, Doris Olson, Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Orr, Mrs Geo Jenkins, Miss Florence Kolb, Alex McKinzie, Dr. A. D. Hav- erstock. Lillian Ford, Anna Mans, Ruby Wilson, MT. and Mrs. Chas. E. Olsan, Barbara Olsan, Betty Olsan, Glow Williams, Ruth Williams, H. IT. Jensen Patsy Page Mrs. Louis Reik, Ludwig Larsen, Miss Grace Moulton, August Hanot, \. J. Nor dale, Hugh Price, Mrs Van Hoffman, Mrs. D. J. Fairbum and child, Mrs. Alma D Bixby, Don Mills, Mrs. Lib by, Mrs. M Malben, Alex Kerr, c. Hangland, Chris Sater, Thos. Zeising.
 Juneau-C, w. Felch, A. Swanson, Blanch Dyer, J A. Johnson. Mrs. NJ. s Jorgensen. Frank Novah, Thomas West, Geo De Mond, A. J. Arriyee, D. E. Roberts.
 Latouche-G Gullufsen, Mrs. J. Hepburn, D. R. Erik, Mrs T. John son, w. A. Sandford.
 Valdez-Cus Swanson, Guy F. Cam- eron, B. A. Dool
 Ketchikan- Emil Olson. Mrs. Don Fairman.
 'Cordova-Sam Dail.e, Lars Chris jensen, Ge M Goodman.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31
G. N. PASSENGER AGENT
 MEETS MANY FRIENDS

Seward was pleased to greet Mir, A. J. Arrivee, travelling passenger agent for the Great Northern railway, last Saturday as he passed thru on his way back to his Headquarters in Seattle MT Arrivee has made hun dreds of friends in his tour along the Alaska Railroad, finding business blOssOming into future prosperity In his contact with Alaskans, he gener- ously distributed handsome booklets containing Great Northern menue secrets which, after perusirg made the saliva of the writer flow to such an extent that it cost him $500 to satisfy the cravings or the inner man.
 MT. Arrivee found many people who have had the pleasure Of travelling over the Great Northern and has be- come assured of much patronage by Alaskans. It is his intention. he said, to make an Alaskan trip at least once a year
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31
DAUGHTER OF MIR. MRS
 PAINTER IMPROVING

Agnes, the six year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. HarolI Pain'er who hac been i'll for the last week, was taken over to the Anchorage hospital last Saturday. The :itt.,. girl mad been under the care O. pr. Baugh- man constantly but her condition on Saturday was such that additional attention became necessary. Mrs. Painter is with her daught+r and from reports from her yesterday and today Agnes is practically out oe danger having shown a vast improve ment
 George ColweIl, roadmastcr of the Seward Anchorage division, again gained the thankfulness of local citi- zens by his consent to take the sick child to Anchorage in 2 speeder. At a point along the line Mr Colwen was met by another speeder from Anchorage the entire journey taking but four and one-half hours.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31
HAvERsTOCK PRAISES
 LOCAL GOLF LINKS

Dr. Haverstook, U. s. army physi- elan who has been transferred from the Anchorage hospital to the Presi- deo in California; while waiting for the s. s. Yukon to go south last Sat urday, played a round of golf on the Seward links. Dr Hayerstock swings 2 wicked club and is always in his glory to find new links After play ing over those in Seward, he enthu- siastically proclaimed them as being superiou to all of the many others that he has knocked a ball over in Alaska Seward says, Thank you, Doctor, for the compliment"
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31
LOCAL ARRIVALS ON
 THE STEAMER YUKON

Incoming arrivals last Saturday on the S. s. Yukon included the follow ing:
 E. Volkmer, H. F. Hermer. D. Gruhle, A. Peterson, Rev. s Sydness, F E. Walker, J. L. Mitchell Mrs. R. C. Ingram, A. F. Datin, J. E. Poltras, Mrs F.. A. Rehm, w. A. Ramson, J. J. Chisholm, Louis Wick, F. Johnson, Mrs. V. Johnson, R. Johnson, H. D. Jensen. Ike P. Taylor, c. H. Sheffler, e. NJ. Policy, J. J. Howard c. Sund, J. Russell, H. Suk, c. Gullafsen, c. Gullafsen Jr., Patsy Gullafsen, N Derenoff, Emil Olsen, Mrs. J. Hep burn, Betty Hepburn, L. J. Hebert w. w. Stoll, Miss Paulson, Miss Erickson, Miss T. Johnson, Miss H Kennedy c. Minor, R. B. Kelsey.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31
FARRAGUT RESERVATIONS

The incoming and southbcund list ing of reservations on the s. s. Ad- miral Famasut which arrived in port Sunday morning from the West ward included the following:
 B. F. Frankton, Ed Brooker, Wal ter Christensen, Enola Won Scheele, Esther Won scheele, Elice Wamser, w. R. Schmidle, T. P. Graham, Carl Berg.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31

A swell movie Is on tonight.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31
EVERYBODY TURN OUT

Messrs. Shellhorn and Ho!ben, the committee on the baseball grounds project, request all those who have pledged themselves and all others who are interested in helping, to turn out at o'clock tonight so that the diamond may be put into tip-top shape in short order
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31

Dunhill pipes and tobacco. Schal lerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31
RADIO PROGRAM TONIGHT
K J R SEATTLE

zoo to 500 p. m. Dinner Hour Concert featuring thee Camlin Hotel Orchestra under the direction of Henri Damski playing from the lobby of the Camlin Hotel.
 500 to 10:00 D. m. Studio program. 1O:OO p. m. Pacific Standard Time Signals.
 K CA SPOKANE
 TOO to 500 D. m Vans Melodians, courtesy J. A. c. Van Dissell.
 500 to 10:00 p. m. Studio program 1O:00 to 12:OO Loomis Orchestra
 kEx PORTLAND 63O to 7:3O D. m. The K F X Trio dinner music. Lawrence Woodfin, di. rector.
 7:3O to 500 p. m. The Webfoot Crier.
 500 to 9:OO D. m. Varied musica hour.
 10:3O to 12:O0 p. m Dance musi; by direct wire from Kremer's Chat eau, featuring Curt Kremer and hi entertainers. Intermission solists. ! Dunnin nin0c and fnhano Cnh 1
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31

Jim Delaney. one of the most pop ular of the many office men with the Alaska Railroad. came over from An chorage Saturday for a brief visit. Jim says he is no relative to the famous pug"
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31

Ed. Brooker, Kodiak resident for a number of years past, was among the Sunday arrivals on the s. 5. dmiral Farragut.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31

Ray c. Larson, Anchorage and Fairbanks lumber baron, was a week end business visitor in the city. MT. Larson recently opened his Fairbanks yard and is enjoying a excellent busi- ness, he states.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31

Strictly fresh candies. Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-05-31

Rev, Thomas Philip Graham re- turned home Sunday from the Cook Inlet district
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-05-20
n EST SEATTLE EXCURSION
ENJOYED BY ISLANDERS

Alki Point and back up Admiral
Way. From the top Of the hill as
we wound down to Alki the lights
of the city shown before us in a
great crescent.
The ride ended at the beautiful
Granada Theatre managed by Mr..
Hartford, where we enjoyed fine
show in this well appointed show
house 1t was here that Pres
ident Hubner of the West Seattle
Commercial Club welcomed the
Vashon folk and expressed their
pleasure in entertaining us. Re
Sponse was made by President f.
II. Miller and Vice-President Nor
man Edison for Vashon Island,
who both expressed the hope that
the West Seattle invitation could
be returned on some date in the
near future.
From the Theatre we were ia
ken to the Congregational Church
where a luncheon was spread be-
fore us that was a fitting ending
to a most pleasant evening. From
the church we Were again taken to
our ferry and so home.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-05-20
PRIZES OFFERED

In order to aid in continuing the
beneficial results of the West Sc
attle excursion when VaShon is
land residents turned out enmaSse
the News-Record in cooperation
with the Commercial Club is spon-
soring a contest for the best let
Ter giving an account OF the West
eattle-Vashon-Maury neighbor-
hood party and what we might do
70 reeiprocate.
There will be four prizes-1st
prize $500; and three second priz-
es of $l.00 each for the letters.
Conditions of the contest are:
Subject to be an account of the
West Seattle-Vashon-M Maury neigh
borhoOd party and what Vashon-
Maury island can do to recipro-
cate; letters not to exceed 200
words in length; all letters to
reach the News-Record by Thurs
day, May 26th, the prize winners
to be announced in the next issue,
June 3rd.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-05-20
LEGKORNS LOSE GAME TO
CELTIC ATHLETIC CLUB

Taking advantage of the errors
in the ninth inning the Celtic Ath-
lctie Club of Seattle won from the
Vashon Island Leghorns Sunday
by a II to 10 score.
Beth teams hit the ball gather
ing II hits each. Vashon held the
lead at LOG at the first of the
ninth inning.
Pitcher Cecil EIb struck out 10
men and garnered three 2-base
hits as his share of the effort to
win. a good days work. An
other new face in the line.up was
Olgie Jensen at second who got
three hits in five times at bat.
sunday, May - the Modern
Woodmen of Seattle viii play the
Leghorns on the Vashon High
School grounds. Game will be
called at 2:30 p. m. Everybody
come out, see the game and help
raise the debt on the new grand
stand. The bus will leave Burton
at | 80.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-05-20
NEW BAKERY OPENED

On Monday, Mr.. and Mrs. IL,
llendrieksen, island residents for
the past ten years, opened a bak-
cry in the building formerly oc-
eupied by the Daily Needs Mar
kct, between the r. A. Weiss store
and Tim s Place, They will have at
all times stock of fresh bakery
goods, such as pies, cake, dough-
nuts, etc. They win pay special at
tention to your orders for parties,
picnics and other social gatherings.
They will serve lunches all hours
of the day.
The bakery will fill a long felt
need on the Island aud the News
Record joins with their friends in
wishing them success in the ven
ture,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-05-20
TOURING vAsHoN ISLAND

There are so many automobile
trips around Seattle that one /,
keep quite busy if he attempts ID
take them all. Indeed the season
is too short to cover all OF the ter.
ritory if one has anything else
such as golf aud Il bit Of busines,
once in while to distract his al.
tentlon from touring.
no more beautiful trip than that
Al this season Of the year there
is no more beautiful trip than thai
to Vashon Island, Ferry from
Famtlcroy, landing at the upper
end of the island. There are FIRE.
quent ferries and the crossing
takes but twenty minutes.
Climb the hill ON an excellent
paved roads to VaShon Heights
Drive slowly. "Therc's picture
ahead, - as the kodak advertise
ment puts it, almost constantly, II
not ahead, then to right or left.
There road is paved for eight or
ten miles, and beyond this i good
gravel. There are many side road,
which are all marked by the Auto.
mobile Club, leading to heaehe,
aud landings. Vashon Island beach
es are still open in many places To
the picnickcr
There are, too, a number of sum
mer camps and inns. Many Seat
tlcites have summer homes ou the
island. There are many beautiful
fruit farms, now in full bloom, and
a'fcw weeks later berries, of which
there is an abundance of all kinds
viii be ripening in the sun.
Continue, If You like, thru Ellis
port and Portage, skiriing IN,
shores of QuartermaSter Harbor
opposite Tacoma, for distance
md then take the ferry from III.
lower end of the island to Tacoma
This ferry runs but a few trips q
day. service being given the re
sorts along Quartermaster iIarbol
and the lower end of the island by
small boats that do not carry auto
mobiles. The uplands on the lower
nd of the island are not as fertil,
and as thickly settled as those o.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-05-20

Last Monday night sets a mile
stone in the progress and develop
ment of Vashon Island. This spec,
ial event was the get-to-gether ex-
curSion OF the residents of Vashon
Island to West Seattle through the
invitation of the West Seattle
Commercial Club, r. G. Hubner
President and Geo. Ryan its Sec
etary.
From the time the Ferry, which
through the courtesy of Captain
Anderson of the Kitsap Transpor-
tation Company furnished free pas
sage, left Vashon Heights with
about 600 of our residents until it
docked again on the return trip
every minute was filled with un-
alloyed pleasure, The West Seat
tie Commercial Club left nothing
undone TO add to the enjoyment of
their guests.
As the boat landed at Fauntle-
roy at least one hundred and twen-
ty-five cars were ready to take the
crowd for a ride around West Sc
attle The line of procession was
up California Avenue, around to