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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
CUSTOMS OFFICER
IS CLEARED OF
MURDER CHARGE
Jury Frees Officer After Kill
ing Motorist in Attempt to
Search Car for Liquor

DULUTH, Mimi, Feb. 17th-Last
night a federal court jury acquitted
Emmett j. White, a United States
customs patrolman, on a charge of
numbering G. H. Wirkkula of Big
Falls, Mimi, when he attempted to
stop his a to search it for liquor a
few miles south of International
Falls, Mimi, last June 8.
After the verdict was read the 81
year old officer smiled for the first
time during the trial which had been
in progress for four days. He shook
hands with the chief of defense coun-
sci, G. A. Kelsey, st. Paul, assistant
U. S. District Attorney, and paid
marked attention as Judge Cant dis
charged the jurors. He thereupon
walked to the jury box and thanked
each member of the panel, of which
Mrs. J.. M. Hardy, Mahnomen, Mimi,
and the only woman member, was
selected as foreman.
Mr.. Whites wife was with him at
the trial and her JOY was unbounded.
They were married only six weeks be-
fore the tragedy in which Wirkkula
lost his life. White has been out on
bonds since that time and has been
connected with Duluth customs office.
White testified that he had no in
tention of hurting or injuring any
one when he discharged a riot gun,
furnished by the federal government.
He stated that because of darkness
he was unable to see any of the pas
sengers in the car and that if he had
known that any women or children
were in it he would not have fired
the weapon.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
MONTANA GROWN
SEEDS In DEMAND

Word has reached the Herald that
more and more eastern seed houses
are calling on Montana farmers and
seed growers to furnish them with
Montana seeds for growing through
out other parts of the United States.
In Carbon and Yellowstone coun-
ties several thousand acres have re-
Gently been contracted for the rails
ing of pure seeds for these eastern
distributing centers.
Here in Montana we are especially
fortunate in having such good quail
ity seeds, and in these days when our
farmers are literally %patronized by
eastern mail order seed houses to buy
their seeds through them, it seems
very inconsistent to send thousands
Of miles away and pay fancy prices
for seed when we car get a much
better grade and with an average
higher termination test right here.
Our merchants are making an ef-
lOil W StO\h IilClI oCOlCS WibA NACi'
tana seeds in preference to anything
else. Peterson Company here in
Plcntywood have several very large
shipments now on the road, and some
has already arrived at their store
here, and they have practically only
Montana grown seeds.
Instead of looking at pretty pic
lures in the seed house catalog and
ordering that way, you should call
at our local stores and see what you
are buying , and know that these
merchants stand squarely back OF
everything they sell.
Before filling out that order for
seeds, or anything else, look over the
local stocks and your needs will be
filled to your satisfaction and at
practically no greater cost.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
ENGLAND STIRRED
BY RUSSIAN TREND

MOSCOW-Despite the clamor of
protest abroad against the closing of
churches in Russia, soviet authorit-
les in various parts of the country
Sunday ordered conversion Of syn
agogues and mosques into workers
clubs, schools, grain warehouses
workshops, etc.
This action was taken, officials
declared. ''in response to the massed
demands of the workers" In most
cases church bells were removed and
converted into metal for industrial
purposes.
In several towns the municipal
councils, following the Moscow gov
ernment's recent action, have abol-
ished churches in the Serpukhof dis
tricts alone while three additional
churches in the Arussky district soon
will be closed.
The closing of the churches has
left a tremendous number Of holy
icons on the market. They can be
bought for almost nothing. Icons
made Of wood and having no histori-
cal or artistic value are usually used
for firewood while more valuable ones
are deposited in the local museum.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
LEO GROSS BROWNS
IN SWOLLEN CREEK

Leo Gross, "a years old, was drown
ed Wednesday evening in Wolf Creek
at a point about Is miles southwest
of Plentywood, near the Pete Kissler
ranch, when he, together with two of
the Burshia boys and a son of Fred
Summers were driving home a stray
horse. Wolf Greek was away over
it's banks and the crossing of the
creek which is provided with large
concrete culverts was not visible. His
horse instead of making the cross
ing was swept into the icy waters
where the saddle slipped and the I'M
fortunate young man fell into the
raging current where he got caught
in a barb wire fence. A rope was
thrown to him which he caught but
told the boys not to start pulling un-
til he got loose from the wire. After
waiting a very short while they call
ed to him as it was very dark, and re-
ceiving no answer pulled on the rope
which was loose. After a frantic
search one of them set out to get help
which was responded to by everyone
in the vicinity.
Word was brought here late last
night by Hugh Jones and a number of
men from here, including the boys
brother John, left for the scene of
the tragedy alone. Another body of
searchers went out from Medicine
Lake but the body was not found un-
til this morning when it was located
about a mile west of where he was
last seen.
The unfortunate young man was
very we'll liked by all who knew him
and his tragic passing will be keenly
regretted by everyone throughout
this vicinity. He was a son of Mrs.
Mary Gross Of Plentywood, and has 5
brothers being John. Louis and Syl-
vester, all Of whom are local boys,
Frank living in the Peace River coun-
try in Canada and Fred of Milwaukee.
Funeral arrangements are not COM
pleted but will be under the aus
pices of the Knights of Columbus of
which the deceased was a member.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
P. T. A. TO MEET

The parents Of pupils attending the
Plentywood schools are again in
vited to attend another splendid pro-
gram which will be given by the pu-
pills at the regular monthly meeting
of the Parent Teachers Association
next Monday evening at the school
house. The school band will be there
to render several selections, and this
added to the many other interesting
features will make it worth while for
everybody to come.
A lunch will be served after the
regular program, followed by an hour
Of general visiting.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
PIONEER SHERIDAN
COUNTY SETTLER DIES

Jens Christensen, 80 years old pio-
neer settler Of Sheridan County re-
ceived the final SUMMONS on February
14th, at his home ten miles east of
Antelope, when he passed away as
the results of a paralytic stroke.
Besides his wife he leaves six chill
dren to mourn his passing, being Ar
thur of Antelope; Elmer, William
and Anna of Medicine Lake; John Of
Ringtad, Iowa and Harley of Para
Use, Montana.
The remains aro in charge of the
Professionalism morticians, and al
tho funeral arrangements have not
yet been completed, it is understood
that the services will be conducted at
the home Of the deceased on Friday.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
COMMISSIONERS TO
HOLD LAND SALE

The board of County Commission
ers of Sheridan county will conduct
a land sale on February Goth, at the
Court house at which time about &C
farms, comprising a total of $500
acres will be offered at public auc-
ton, on very Tow appraised prices and
terms of 20 per cent cash at time OF
purchase and the balance in -four
equal payments at a very low rate OF
interest.
Anyone contemplating attending
this sale should make it a point to try
to be here by one o'clock in the af-
ternoon on Wednesday next week, as
the sale will be made in as short a
time as possible and unless you are
there on time someone else may have
gotten ahead Of you.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
Man Seeks Brother

Does anyone know the whereabouts
of Phillip Wettlin, who is supposed to
have been in the vicinity of Plenty
wood, but just when is uncertain,
Jack Bennett, Plentywood postmaster
has been requested to locate him for
George P. Wettlin, a brother who
writes from Arkpart, New York.
If anyone knows of Phillip Welt
Inns whereabouts they will confer q
favor by notifying Jack Bennett at
Plentywood or writing to his broth
or IN New York.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
BILLY SUNDAY TO
SPEAK AT WILLISTON

Rev. w. A. Billy Sunday is ne
gotiating with the Williston Cham
Der Of Commerce to arrange for a
lecture there in the near future.
If Billy Sunday is TO speak there,
it is understood that part of the re-
ceipts will be credited to the local
Commerce treasury, but he wants the
first $500 set aside for expenses.
Rev Sunday plans OF speaking at
several points throughout North Da-
bota and Montana, and will include
Williston if proper arrangements can
be made.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
Statutory Crimes Land
Several in N. Oak. Pen

WILLISTON, Feb. 17--As- the re-
suit of an investigation of the most
revolving case Of moral delinquency
ever brought to light in this section
of the state, James Davis, a young
married man, was sentenced by Judge
Moellring to serve from one to five
years in the state penitentiary on a
statutory charge in the second de-
gree.
Johnny Brown, a colored youth, was
sentenced to the reform school for a
second term, and a warrant is out for
Victor Jorgenson on a third degree
statutory charge.
Alex Thoman was given one year
in the p%enitentiary on a liquor charge.
All parties are from Ray and the
case involves six high school girls of
from Is to II years. Some are in a
serious condition and all in charge of
juvenile officers here.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
Deputy Collector Here

A Deputy Collector will be at the
Leland Hotel in Plentywood, Montana
from 800 o'clock P. M. on March
9Th, March 9Th and until 200 o'clock
P. M. or March 7th, 1880 for the pur-
pose of assisting taxpayers in pre-
pairing income tax returns.
Income tax returns must be filed on
or before March 18th, 1880. Exten-
sions of time for filing returns will
not be granted except upon showing
of a good ard sufficient cause for the
delay; such as illness or absence
from the State.
Each request will be decided on its
merits.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20
Chicken Ranch Cha.
perone is Arrested
By U. S. Marshal

Mrs. Ellen Johnson, housekeeper at
the Mig Collins Chicken ranch" was
arrested Monday by Deputy U. S.
Marshal Harry Parsons, on a bench
warrant issued out of the Federal
court at Great Falls, on a charge of
violation Of the prohibition laws.
This charge is part Of the after
matih of the liquor raid that was stag
ed at the Chicken ranch" late last
fall, when the ladies at the ranch at
tempted to pour out the contents Of
some bottles, but which was prevent
ed by the federal officers who par
ticipated in the raid.
The Producers Moose has intimated
several times that no liquor was found
and that Mig outsmarted the fedar-
ais, but it now appears that suffic-
lent evidence must have been OBJ
tanned to warrant the arrest of the
houskeeper as we'll as Mig Collins
who is now in jail here on severa.
state charges. Mig being in Jail, the
u. S. Marshal merely notified him
that the Federal court wanted to give
him a chance to clear himself of an
other liquor charge, and then in the
event Mig gets bonds or gets cleared
on the State charges that he will
have to furnish another bond for his
appearance in Federal Court.
Mrs. Johsnon, the housekeeper tried
vainly to get bondsmen here Monday
evening, but failed to do SO. On Tues.
days westbound train she was re
moved to Scobey and lodged in the
CONTINUED on Page 81
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20

DR.. G. f. Campbell returned Mon
day from Melrose, Mimi, where he
went ten days ago to attend his ia
theirs funeral. DR.. Campbell Sr. was
quite well known here having visited
his son and family on different oc-
casions.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20

Mrs. James Michels is in from the
farm for two weeks stay taking
chiropractic treatments. Mrs. Mich
els has several former neighbors
whom she will visit during her stay.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-02-20

Mrs. A. c. Erickson had her moth
er, Mrs. N. P. Moe as a house guest
for a couple Of days. Mrs. Moe left
Thursday for Poplar.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17
PLANT OFTEN
FOR TABLE USE
F1am Set Perth Promises Fresh Vege.
tables On Table Until Early
Frost.

A paper prepared by Mrs. Chris. A.
Jensen was read at a recent Askov
Garden club meeting and explains how
timely planting of gardens helps to
keep fresh vegetables on the table
until the early frost in the fall. The
garden spoken of in this paper was
grown by Mrs. Chris A Jen-
sen of the village of Askov and re-
ceiNed first prize at the w. c. T. u.
Flower show on July 81, 1928 in
Askov. The paper follows:
Early in the spring the ground was
given a generous coat of manure
which was later turned under When
we were ready to start planting the
seeds the soil was raked thoroughly.
The plot was about % feet long and
So feet wide All the rows ran north
and south. In the extreme east q
space was left for two rows of toma-
toes, as tomatoes require great deal
there was no more danger of frost.
Three or four rows of set onions were
first planted. then the leeks and seed
onions. One row each of peas, beans,
beets. carrots, radishes, lettuce, and
spinach was also planted. The beans
feet apart and the rest in rows fifteen
inches apart. When all these were
well out of the ground another row
was planted of peas, beans. beets. car
rots. radishes, and spinach, and this
planting was renewed every two weeks
until five crops had been planted In
the middle of July when the first crop
was ready to be used, the last crop
had just been planted. In this way
we had new vegetables until the fall
frost started.
The parsley was only planted once.
1t was planted in corner where il
would be undisturbed as this comes
up again the next spring and can be
used for four or five weeks until the
new crop is ready to be used.
When the early cabbage was ready
to be set out we planted them in rows
two feet apart on the extreme west
side of the garden. Later was planted
the Danish baldhead, the red cabbage,
and the cauliflower until the garden
plot was filed.
When the set onions were used up
the leeks were ready to be trans
planted and these were set five inches
apart in the same space where the
set onions had formerly been.
When the first crop was used the
space was filed with kale, celery, and
winter radishes.
LAS the garden space was limited
the cucumbers and MELONS were
planted on a sandy piece Of soil where
they thrived very well.
We have found that if the plants
are kept clean from the very start,
cultivated often between the rows with
a sprong hoe. it viii only require an
hour or so each week TO keep the gar
den clean"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17
PROCEEDINGS OF
SCHOOL BOARD


Regular board meeting held al
school house April s, 1880 at s p. m.
All members present Minutes of last
meeting read and on motion approved
as read.
On motion Louis Olsen and Mrs
Adolphsen were appointed as teachers
committee together with Supt Peter
sen.
On motion A Gravesen and r.
Petersen were selected as purchasing
committee
Several items of general interest
such as the teacher situation. -certifi-
Gates of promotion for eighth grade
pupils, furnace repair and other prob
lens were discussed.
A motion made, seconded and car
ried to elect present janitor for COM
ing year at same salary.
The following bills were ON motion.
duly seconded ordered paid:
c. Erickson Co. water for Kinks 2 90
A. Gravesen, insurance 1000
American Book Co, texts --- 31.55
CHM & CO., texts - 1892
Askov Telephone Co, service - 1850
Askov Hdwe. Co.. supplies - 4.4S
Mimi Power & Light CO., service
Feb. 1880 4343
Mimi. Power & Light Co., service
March 1880 2776
H. c. Hansen Lbr. Co., Lumber
for desk strips - 50
Lowe and Campbell, supplies - 3.3s
School Supply Co.
supplies II %
Peter Bovberg. repairing $500 11.60
Askov Coop. Assn, coal --225. rs
Chris Sandahl, labor $50
On motion meeting adjourned.
MRS. D. ]. ADOLPHSEN. Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17
ASKOV

Anker H Petersen left last week
for Long Lake where he has secured
employment in nursery.
Peter Linn and o. R. Keller went
to Anoka Tuesday evening TO JOIN the
carpenter crew of the Ashov Construc-
ton Co.
Paul Paulsen who has been here
several weeks with relatives left Mon
day for Racine Wis, where he expects
TO be employed again
The dance Saturday evening drew
only a comparatively small crowd 10
enjoy the good music furnished by the
Nordenstrom orchestra of Henriette.
Mrs. Jens Thomson went to Anoka
Saturday morning to visit her hus-
band al the hospital. He Was so much
improved. however, that in the eve
ming they both returned to Askov.
Mr. Thomson left again Monday for
Anoka TO resume his work with the
Askov Construction CO., although he
is still in a rather weak condition
The call 10 come out for baseball
practice Sunday afternoon was an
swered by about 80 players, several
from nearby towns also being pres
ent. Two teams were made up and
a regular game played in which q
lot of substituting was done in order
TO give everyone a chance to play.
From the demonstration Sunday II
is evident that Anker NJ. Simonsen,
manager, will have no difficulty in
getting enough players, the problem
lies In getting the best ones; he is all
Odd timer at the fine sport, however.
and viii beyond a doubt. present a fine
team for the Askov fans this year.
The Danish four act play, bet
gamle Guild" presented Friday eve
ming al the d. B. S. hail was greeted
by fun house attendance who at
various stages throughout the play
showed. their appreciation by giving
hearty applause. 1t was an interest
ing dram atiZa1ion of the original
book, carrying a love scene, several
humorous sketches and last but not
least a moral that is worth while.
The play is unique in that out OF the
IL players in ii, there is only one
minor part. The other eleven parts
are not equally important but each
one of them displays a distinct char
acter and gives the ones taking part
in il an opportunity to show their
ability to portray someone else, which
in every instance was carried out very
well. 1t was easy to learn from the
audience that they were well satifed,
and in their expressions some favored
this one and others that one, as hav-
ing been the best. Suffice to say that
under the able leadership Of A. Grave
sen, with the hearty cooperation of
the committee in charge, il was a
success from start to finish, even
though there was slight break in
the fourth act The committee re-
ports that the financial results from
their efforts are nothing TO boast
about. vet not to be ashamed of either
Following the play lunch was served
in the basement dining room and this
was followed by dancing in the main
auditorium.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17

Prepared by p. L. Hamlin,
Register of Deeds.

Prepared by p L. Hamlin,
Register of Deeds.
w. D.-Alex Quist and wife to An
drew j. Carlson and wife. Cons $1,000
NE1z of SWA and NWA of seq OF
Sec. 29-39-22. Pokegama-
Tax Cert-Auditor of Pine County,
Mimi. to Otto Burkhardt. Cons. $29.-
06. SEA of NWA of Sec 27-45-19.
Windemere.
w. Drank w Stepan and wife
to Annie Stepan, Jr Cons. $1,000 90.
NWA of SWA of Sec. 12-44E21.
Bremen.
w. D.-George Trotter and wife to
Chisago County State Bank, Cons.
S1.00. Lot 3 and SW4 of NEA of
Sec. 13-39-22, less part. Pokegama.
w. dodge Jiri Podebradsky No.
20, c. S. d. P. CD ]. to Denham Lodge
No. BIG, w. B. F. A Cons S100.
Part of NW4 of NE14 of Sec. 35-
45-21. Birch Creek
w. Dc. W. Petersen and wife to
Otto H. Martinez and wife. Cons.
$500. E7a of NEA and the Ell of
NWA of NE14 of Sec. 4-44-17.
Park.
w. D.-A. M. Challeen and wife to
Arthur j. Biederman. Cons. $4,000
The South 80 it, of Lots 10-11-12,
Block 20, Pine City.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17
NATURE
MADE
MADE
Pennsylvania
Grade Crude
her favorite in the battle
between oil and heat.

Nature created Pennsylvania
crude Of purer materials-unsuI-
lied by tar, asphalt and sulphur
compounds She made IL far
richer I'm lubrieating value. She
gave ii longer life. SUPREME RE.
SISTANCE TO HEAT.
Not surprising then that given
proper refining. Pennsylvania
Grade Crude yields lubricants fhaf
do not break down under the sus-
tanned heat of modern motors and
machinery. They stand up! Use
them I'm automobile, tractor or sta
fionery machinery-they give BET.
TER service, LONGER service.
In an automobile motor, these
oils give under normal conditions,
more than usual number Of miles
Of super-lubricati0n 10 q filing.
They effect better pisten seal,
give greater power, reduce diIs-
ton, minimize gasoline censump-
fieB-iRsure longer life for your
motor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17
FLEMING TOWNSHIP

VIM. Tabery and Frank Olson were
in Pine City Monday on township bust
ness.
Mrs. F. NJ Rodenberger visited her
daughter, Margie, last week Margie
is getting along nicely.
Francis Pearson is moving his fam
lily out on his farm here, known as
the Bailey farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rodenberger were
called to Iowa last Thursday because
of the serious illness of Mrs. Roden-
berger's father.
Louie Larson has been working at
his trade in the Twin Cities for some
time.
Mr. and Mrs. Lundberg and family
of Duluth visited at the Longshore
home Sunday. They returned home
in the evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17

WHY NOT KNOW the cost of your
dentistry in advance the same as
everything else you buy. Free ex-
aminations and estimates Until
May 18th the unbreakable (all pink
Hecolite plates al S35. Extractions,
80 cents per tooth. X-Ray-Gas.
Broken plates repaired or new plates
made in one day. Good dentistry at
prices that you can afford to pay
James Slaven, dentist, Pine City.
64w31-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17
LAGERSTEDT TO SPEAK
OVER RADIO TUESDAY

Representative Albert Lagerstedt Of
Sibley county, Republican candidate
for governor, will officially open his
speaking campaign on Tuesday of next
week, April 22nd, when he will broad
cast a message of interest to the peo-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17
There's a Waiting Line.

Marriage we were saying to a
modern young lady the other day.
lis a great institution"
Maybe" she said; but who wants
to live in an institution" = Spokane
Spokesman-Review.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17

Prodigal: Father, I've a notion to
chickens"
Father: Better try owls. Their
hours would suit you better"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17

Only 1c per word. minimum 25c an
issue, and yet the Want Ads in the
American are read by several thou
sand people.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-04-17
ELECTRIC MATCHED CHICKS

Hatehed under sanitary conditions
from breeding stock that is bred
for size, type production and larger
eggs. Improve your flock with our
S. c. W. Leghorn chicks Write for
folder. or call AT our place.-Hal-
vorson's Poultry Ranch, Sandstone
42w30-3t