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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR
OIL BOOM IN SHERIDAN
Dogs Raise Havoc
With Band of Sheep
About 100 Sheep Destroyed
By Killers Monday
Night

What few sheep killing dogs
viii do when they come in contact
with an unprotected flock of sheep
was clearly shown Tuesday morning
of this week at the Peter Marron
ranch east Of town. In the "dry
band herders found about one hun
dred either dead or so terribly man.
gled that they had to be killed.
Sixty were dead when the herders
arrived on the scene and the other in
iured ones were lying helpless on the
ground, strips of hide, many more
than foot wide, torn from their
backs. ears chewed off and feet and
legs crushed by the merciless fangs
Of the dogs.
The identity of several of the dogs
has been established, they being dogs
from town. and it is expected that
the other offenders are town dogs.
Mayor Elect j. c. Storkan stated
that the ordinance affecting the lie
ensing of dogs will be strictly en-
forced and that drive for all un-
owned or unlicensed dogs will be
made and all such animals will be
tgken up and put out of the way
This, it is expected, will account for
most of the sheep killing dogs. But
regardless of whether the dogs are
valueable or worthless, if they have
turned killer, it is urged that they be
done away with.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Matter of Oil Leases On Ter
ritory Only Bar To
Drilling
Representative of Drilling Co.
Addresses Interested Part
les at Redstone

A mass meeting Of the farmers in
the Archer, Outlook, Daleview, and
Redstone vicinity was held this even
ing at Redstone to discuss the leas-
ing and oil drilling situation there,
and a representative of the company
that plans on drilling here told the
people bluntly that if his outfit was
to come here he would require har-
mony amongst the farmers, land ow
ners and leases of a similar and
standard nature. This man stated
that his company would be glad to
drill here; had expended considerable
money in geologizing the field, and so
on, and that when they were here ten
days ago they thought everything
was in readiness for drilling but as
certained that some had refused to
give leases until the rig was on the
ground, and for various other rea-
sons. Others had made their leases
for only short period and these
matters would have to be attended to
and gave the farmers just one week
to straighten this out. He told them
bluntly that instead of stalling the
officers Of the Holding Company who
have worked for years to get this
thing in shape, that the landowners
should try to get them to take their
leases. He complimented the Hold
ing Company officers for the splen-
did work they have done but said
also that they have made mistakes
and that it is up to them now to get
this thing Strengthened out without
delay
A week from today, it is learned,
this official will want a report of
just how the situation stands and he
ays if it is then satisfactory that
he will have the machinery up and
the first well being drilled by June
lst which is the time their contract
expires.
He stated furthermore that his
company drove a hard bargain with
the Holding Company. That eiley
did not get any acreage or any ov-
erriding royalties except what the
land owners see fit to let them have
personally, which is liable to be small.
He promised immediate action if
the owners of land here would only
cooperate instead of holding back,
and said that he felt satisfied if oil
is found in the first test wells
brought in that there would be at
least one hundred oil rigs in the field
here inside of one year.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Western Wrestler Here

Tom Alley, prominent wrestler
of the Pacific coast, was in Plenty
wood the first of the week visiting
at the home of his father-in-law,
Mike Fink. He was on his way back
to Washington from Sheridan Wyo-
ming, where he filled a wrestling en-.
gagement few days previous.
Alley has proved big sensation
out west because he has met and de-
feated many of the country's top
notchers in the wrestling game. Like
all great wrestlers, he has style
essentially his own and has perfected
a hold, known as the "crusifixior
hold" that is responsible for large
share of his recent winnings.
His wrestling weight is 1913 which
is just a shade under the heavy
weight class, but he takes all corners
regardles Of their weight and is rec
ognized as one of the leading expon-
,ents Of the game today.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Sheridan Ahead
In Spring Work

R. L. Linebarger, president of the
Montana State Free Press Associa-
tion, was in Plentywood Thursday,
while on "a visiting tour in the inter-
est of that organization.
Mr.. Linebarger, in his official cap
acity has covered considerable terr-
tory throughout the state and stated
to the Herald that this section of the
state looks the best and that spring
work is the farthest advanced of any
section Of the state he has visited.
He was also impressed with the
progress that Plentywood has made
since last he visited here.
Conditions throughout the state,
he said, looked good, but a backward
spring due to lack of moisture in the
ground, seemed general.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Stunt Night
Drew Large
Attendance
Local Talent Provides Enter
tainment of High
Order
Legion Profits By Splendid
Attendance Accorded
Show

Vaudeville entertainment isn't so
bad when there is number of good
acts booked. AS usual thing, vau-
deville show houses book one or two
headliners SO that the public will for
give them for the mediocre stuff
that makes up the bulk of the show
Not so the local post Of the American
Legion who sponsored the Amateur
Mite program at the Farmer-Labor
Temple last Friday evening.
1t would almost take the judgment
of Solomon to decide which of the
eight numbers presented that evening
had the most merits.
There was the band, doing their
best with the best piece on their
repertoire. Salisbury and Son, with
a blackface buck and wing skit that
was sure knock out; c. S. Nelson
juggled Indian clubs with skill that
was almost uncanny; there was
Pascu, dressed up like "My Brother
Silvest" whose rendition of 80 Solo
Milo" made one think of spaghetti
and of gondoliers; there was Pete
Gallagher who made one wish that
March 18th came every day in the
year; there was Benin G. Kinball,
with clever line of brand new wise
cracks and mighty clever singing
stunts; Mabel Gunderson and chorus
as neat, clever and snappy as they
make them; Beryl Pierce, who can
sing with no reservations involving
the word maybe" in our meaning
there was hoe down music by Good
man & Bull that made you wait for
some announcer to call out "WOS
jefferson City, Missourie" and the
Invincible four who hit off barber
shop chords that got the audience
syncopating.
1t was hard indeed to figure out
just who were the most entitled to
prizes. The judges Interpreting the
applause given the various numbers
decided that Benin G. Kimball were
the most deserving of first honors.
Second honors went to the band and
third to the Invincible Four.
The entertainment was a decided
success financially as well and the
Legion is now in better position to
start action of the activities it is pro-
noting.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Gospel Tabernacle
Resumes Reg. Services

Rev. and Mrs. c. r. Norman have
just returned from Minnesota where
they have spent the winter months.
During their stay there they visited
many places preaching the Gospel
Most of their time was spent at Lake
Park, Mimi, where they held special
revival services. Large crowds at
tended these services with increasing
interest from the beginning. 1t was
with great regret that the Lake
Park people let them come back to
Plenywood where they have been
asked to take over the work at the
Plenywood Gospel. Tabernacle.
Rev. Norman has announced spec
ial interdenominational services each
Sunday evening at 1880. Everyone
Is cordially invited to attend these
services. No creed or doctrine will be
preached but good inspiring messages
from the word of God.
There will be lots of good music
and special singing by Mrs. Norman.
Next Sunday night at 1880 Rev. Nor
man will speak on "The Love of
Christ which will be illustrated.
Everyone come and bring your
friends. The motto for the coming
year will be: practice Christian
fellowship as well as preach it,"
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
MaSOnS Plan
Buying New
Lodge Home
Deal Being Made To Buy
Congregational Church
Property
Will Be Enlarged And Re-
Modelled To Suit
Needs

A Masonic Temple for the local
Masonic bodies is practically assured
as q result of negotiations now pend
ing which involve the purchase of
the Congregational Church property
and the enlargement and remodelng
of the building suitable to their
needs.
The church and lodge boards have
agreed upon the terms of sale of the
church property and the means Of
financing the remodeling are also
practically assured.
Although the remodeling plans
have not been definitely decided upon,
it is expected that the structure will
be enlarged to about 32 80 dimen-
sions, with full basement and other
alterations that will make it conform
to up to date lodge room require
ments. The tower will be torn down
and the roof will be remodeled, and
in all respects it will be a building
which may be looked upon as a wor-
thy addition to the town.
The sale of the church property
will enable the Congregationalists to
go ahead with their plans for a new
edifice, a matter which they have
had under consideration for a long
time.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Plentywood Had Fire
Scare Saturday P. M.
Kitzenberg Store Had Close
Call From Serious
Blaze

Fire, originating from some
burning refuse on an adjoining lot,
seriously threatened the Nuremberg
ol e5eluep eIqeIep!suoo pug elolS
stock and fixtures before it was put
out, Last Saturday afternoon.
The fire started in bunch of
straw and dry litter on lot next to
the store building and the strong
wind that had been blowing through
out the day blew the burning refuse
up against the building. The fire
had gained considerable headway
when it was discovered and the de-
partment found it difficult one to
combat.
Most of the stock and fixtures were
taken from the building before the
water was turned on which minimiz
ed the loss to great extent.
The store has been closed since
that time pending the arrival of the
insurance adjuster, who arrived to-
day. The Kitzenbergs have been un-
able to fully estimate the loss at this
time, but it would seem that the loss
in stock will be more from the soil
ing of the goods than from their
destruction.
The store has been set in its Gust.
omary good order and, it is expected,
will be open for business Immediately
after the insurance adjuster has
checked over the loss.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Co. Library Notes

One of the new books on aviation
is "Skyward", by Richard E. Byrd
Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd
hero of North Pole and trans-atlan-
tic flights, holds unique position in
the hearts Of the American public.
He is admired for his daring, esteem
ed for his scientific attainments, and
genuinely beloved for modesty and
charm. The steady growth of his
popularity has been just reward
for these virtues as we'll as for his
breathtaking exploits.
Almost since he could toddle Byrd
has been an adventurer. At the age
of twelve he travelled around the
world alone. At Annapolis he was
an athlete of note. In his seafaring
years that followed he was cited
twenty one times, including the Con-
gressional Medal of Honor.
He went to England to help fly
the ill-fated ZR-2 to America. He was
assigned to the transatlantic flight
of the Navy's NC boats in 1921. As
flight leader with the National Geog-
raphical Arctic Expedition in 1923
he and his planes flew 5000 miles
over the icy deserts of the north.
On May 9th, 1926, he and Floyd
Bennett circled the North Pole for
the first time by air. In June, 1927,
after forty-two terrible hours in the
air he crossed the Atlantic from
New York to France.
Now the South Pole.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Leavitt Supports
Farm Relief Bill
F avors Administration Mea-
sure In Debate On Floor
Of Congress

Washington, April 27-During the
debate in the house on the farm relief
bill Congressman Scott Leavitt
characterized it as one which if
enacted will provide machinery
making it possible for the farmer to
sell his commodities in a sellers
market rather than in buyers
market, as at present. Encourage
ment and financial aid extended by
the government to cooperative mar
keting organizations would result in
decreasing the harvest season glut
of commodities thrown onto the mar
ket each year, and stabilize prices
to the advantage of the producer
without forcing consumers to pay
more for supplies than at present.
Mr.. Leavitt stated that the bill is
not intended in any way as panacea
for all farm problems, but is held to
be a part of constructive program
to bring about a new and better day
in agriculture, to which task Presi-
dent Hoover has pledged his talents.
The bill was described by the Mon
tanan as conforming to the policies
outlined by Mr.. Hoover in accepting
the presidential nomination, and in
his first message to- the special
session of congress which he has
called for the specific purpose of
coping with their farm situation, the
congressman expressed confidence
that the measure would be signed
by the president, and that its provi-
sions would be energetically carried
into effect.
1t is the opinion Of Mr.. Leavitt
that the measure contains all of the
many essential features of the old
McNary- -Haugen bill, with the sole
exception Of the equalization fee.
Congressman Haugen introduced
the present bill and is active in its
support.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Hospital Notes

Mrs. George O'Toole was admitted
today as medical patient.
Mrs. w. H. Paulman underwent a
major operation at the hospital on
Tuesday of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Stanek Of
Homestead had baby girl born to
them Sunday at the hospital.
Mrs. Carl Schultz who has been a
medical patient for some time was
discharged Thursday and left for her
home at Dagmar.
Mrs. Matt Eaton and daughter
left Saturday for their Dooley home.
Mrs. Ben Moe and little son were
discharged Sunday and left for their
home at Archer.
Beverly Machines was taken to her
home at Wolf Greek by her parents
Wednesday after being confined at
the hospital with rheumatism for the
past two weeks.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
County Field Nurse
Promised Next Fall

The new director of the Child We'll
fare Division of the State Board Of
Health, Ma Belle True, was unable
to supply us with field nurse this
spring, since one of the nurses in
this service resigned the first Of
April. Mrs. True has promised to send
us a health nurse in September, if it
is possible for her to do so.
The board Of county examiners
composed Of Principals w. H. May,
G. F. Freisleben and County Supt.
Singleton met in conference last
Saturday in connection with the April
examinations.
The next state 7th and 8th grade
examination will be held at Plenty
tywood, Redstone and Medicine Lake
May 16 and II.
County Supt. Singleton and Deputy
Hall visited the Redstone. Points,
Outlook and Dooley schools recently.
They found the work in all of these
schools of excellent standard.
Emily Lindquist, teacher of the
Wanso school, Dist. No. Co. and
Helen Ward Of the Brightsman
school Dist. No. 65, each report 100
percent attendance for the past
month.
Mrs. Hazel Michels also reported
100 percent attendance for the last
month Of her school.
There were seventy-seven candi-
dates who wrote at the recent state
examinations in April. These exami-
nations were held for the pupils Of
short term schools.
The following teachers visited the
office the past week: Mrs. Meta
Robinson, Laura Vista, Eva Machee,
Eugene Powell, Laura Ferch, Olga
Waller, Wynona Wankel, Letha
Mawkins. Other visitors were Mr..
Fred Stone, G. F. Freisleben. w. H.
May, A. 0. Totdahl, Arthur Rehmer.
Mrs. Amy Frank, Mrs. Riedenour,
Clark Potter, Mrs. Dahlgaard, Mrs.
Rose Weiss, Katie Schikurski, Isa-
belle Porter, Mrs. Dominik, Mrs.
John Nelson, Mrs. Francis Louva
and Mrs. jackson.
we want to express our appre-
citation to Mr.. Frank Fishbeck for
his assistance in making our round
up day a success. By special arrange
ment the public may hear the finals
in the Declamatory Contest, and the
presentation of awards to winners
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Rev. Clifford breaches
Farewell Sermon Sun.
Leaves Soon for New Call
From Pine Tree
State

Rev. Earle A. Clifford, minister of
the Congregational Church, will
preach his farewell sermon to the
congregation next Sunday morning
at i1o'clock. This service is being
held week earlier than planned
owing to the Bacalaureate Service
which is to be held May IL. Mr.
Clifford has been minister of the To-
cal Congregational church since
1926 and will close his work here on
May r. All members and friends of
the church are cordially invited to
attend this last service at the church.
Mr.. Clifford begins work in is new
Parish June first at Ashland, Maine.
The trip will be made by train to
Detroit, Michigan and from there by
car. Mr.. Clifford will assume
charge of the Arostook Larger
Parish in Northern Maine, serving
Il large area with the help of two
assistants. This region is in the
heart of the famed Maine Woods.
Rev. Clifford's decision to leave
Plentywood is deeply regretted
throughout the community, not only
by members Of the congregation, but
by the people in general. AS a pastor
he has been highly successful in the
local field and in work outside of the
church, has co-operated freely in the
promotion Of matters tending toward
the betterment Of the community.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
All Club Is Or
ganized at Dagmar

Miss Vesta Hanson, Home Demon
stration Agent, met with the Dagmar
girls and their leader, Mrs. Henry
Legge, on Monday April 29th, for
the purpose of organizing a All
club. There is a membership of
nine at present. The following Off
GERS were elected: President-Otillia
Therkildsen Vice President-Ellen
Lodahl. Sec and Florence
Jensen Reporter-Ida Lodahl. Song
and Yell Leader-Eleonora Lodahl.
This is first year club and the
girls are going to take up sewing.
Florence Jensen.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
P. H. S. Track Team
Won Mile Relay Race
Win Most Coveted Event AT
Culbertson Meet
Saturday

Plentywood High School did not
win the championship cup at the in
ter scholastic track meet at Culbert-
son last Saturday, but they did win
a cup and what is considered by
most of the competing schools, the
most coveted honor-they won the
mile relay.
For nine successive years Culbert-
son high school has won this honor
but this year they were out of the
running entirely, Plenywood making
first, Bainville second and Sidney
third.
Froid High school was victor in the
meet gaining wide margin of points
over the nearest contenders. Antel-
ope and Plentywood were tied for
fifth place.
A large delegation of school stud
ents accompanied the local track
sters to Culbertson and report a
thrilling meet and splendid hospital
ity on the part of the Culbertson
people.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Bound Over to
District Court

Leo McElroy, placed under arrest
a couple of weeks ago on charges
preffered against him by the father
of an eleven year old girl, was given
his preliminary hearing before Judge
z. Z. Belanski last Saturday and
bound over to the district court.
The charge against McE!roy is re-
corded as "lewd and laciviousact'
and is alleged to have been committed
against the child four years ago
when she was seven years of age.
The defendant was placed under
81 900 bonds, which were furnished.
He was represented by former Coun-
ty Attorney A. G.. Erickson.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Baccalaureate Services
To Be Held May 18th

The High School Baccalaureate
services will be held at the Orpheum
Theatre Sunday morning, May 18th
at 11:00 o'clock. The services had
been planned for the following Sun
day but due to our local pastors
being unable to take part on May
10Th it was necessary to make the
above change.
This is the third year that such
services have been held for the gra-
duating class Of our High School
and it is hoped that all patrons of
the school will be able to attend.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02
Bank Bandits Stage
Daylight Raid at Fairview

Sheriff Madsen late today received
word to be on the lookout for bandits
who early in the afternoon staged a
daylight robbery at Fairview and
made away with about $4,000. The
bandits it is reported when last seen
were heading north, but it is gener-
ally believed that they are in hiding
along the Missouri River bottoms.
Airplanes are being pressed into SER
vice to help locate the fugtives.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02

Mrs. F. G. Fishbeck was hostess
to the Dinner Bridge Club Thursday
afternoon. The social function was
given at Vests. Dinner was served
at one O'Clock and cards played in the
west parlors over the Cafe. Mrs. C.
S. Nelson was non member guest
Mrs. j. Z. Storkan had high score at
the close of six games of bridge.
Wednesday Bridge Club
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02

Division ii of the Wednesday
Bridge Club entertained Wednesday
at the farm home of Mrs. A. F..
Mclean, 12 miles east of Plenty
wood. Luncheon was served at one
o'clock and was followed by bridge
Mrs. H. w. Barner held high score
and Mrs. Mclean low.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02

in the scholastic and athletic con-
tests; they may also remain for the
regular moving picture program, all
for the regular price of admission,
Don't forget the date, May II.
ETHEL SINGLETON,
County Superintendent.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-05-02

L. j. Onstad went Helena Ttues-
day on legal business. He is expected
to return today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-13
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
to the Health Department in the last "a
semie and Margaret seaborn, boy.
Wong b. and. Wee NJ. Wong, girl.
Daniel H. and Cadelia K Berry; girl.
Richard and Hazel Stanley, girl.
Paul A. and Alyerta v. Foster: girl;
Henry NJ. and Charlotte E. Snyder. girl.
Arunah E: and Mary Thomas boy boy,
Joseph E. and Kathryne j. Graves, boy.
John NJ. and Ada E. Conner. girl
joseph j. and Mattielee Goliwas, boy.
Sylvester E. and Marian C. Sunderland,
Luman o. and Helen G. schooley, boy.
Nathan and Rose Chesivoir; boy.
Peter F. and Annie Shanahan, girl.
Bernard L. and Katherine r. Boteler, girl
Hubert F. and Leila Baughn. girl.
Frank and Viola Kenney, boy.
George A. and Helen NJ. Myers. girl,
George W. and Loretta G. Gardes,, boy.
James A. and Margaret 1. Stone, boy.
Weiord snd zeno1a 1.a Mass boy boy
Charles z. and Blanche c. Dillon, girl
Daniel and Lurine Berry, boy.
Rembert and Paimie Oliver. boy.
Chester, a. and Matilda G Jackson sas boy
Frank and Ellen Green. girl.
James and Madeline Mitchell. girl
Simon and Goldie J. Vincent. girl
William and Rosa Gatewood. girl.
John and Francis Jackson, boy.
Thomas and Beatrice Law. boy.
Ross and Emma Height. boy.
Eueene and Dannie Robinson, Girl.
Nelson and ELS Carter. girl.
Willie and survellow Berbee: girl.
Raymond nTsn1 IA T. and Md'i Eva i BidSel girl i