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The Washington times., 1931-08-06
w. d. jBLGckmer, Kin
Of Oil Exile, Expires

DENVER, Aug. 6 U.N.SO-
Relatives here today received
word of the death in NogaleG
Ariz.. of William D. Blackmer, SIS,
widely known mining engineer.
Blackmer is survived by two
brothers. Henry M. Blackmer,
exiled Teapot Dome Oil witness,
and c. F. Blackmer, Cleveland,
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
Mother Stain, Girl
SLdshed bY Stabber

Maryland police today are in
vestigating the fatal stabbing of
Mrs. Mildred Jordan, so, colored,
of Fairmont Heights.
Edna Jordan, l8, colored,
daughter of the dead woman, is
at Freedman's Hospital seriously
stabbed. Both women received
their wounds at the hands of
a colored man named Love, it
was reported.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
Predatory Colds Slash
Paian,as off Males

to all intents and purposes SO far
as waging active warfare went.
The strings that held up the
lower half of his suit had been
cut and both hands were needed
for strictly utilitarian purposes.
The men took to wearing the
night garb to classes in protest
to the distraction they claimed
the girls caused when they
donned the pants suits for day
wear.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
ERUPTION KILLS
10 IN MEXICO

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 6 GN.S).
Ten persons were killed when q
mixture of mud and water erupted
from the crest of Tlanapa Hill on
the outskirts of Coscomatepec, &C
cording to a message received
here today from Vera Cruz. Only
two bodies have been recovered.
Biologists today declared the
proximity of the ancient Volcano
of Orizaba. combined with floods
in the area, caused the eruption.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
A Pitts Automobiles
Sold for Tax Claims

PALM BEACH, Fla. Aug. 6.
Four automobiles, the property of
@, Bryan Pitts, former chairman
of the board of the F. H. Smith
Company, now in the District
jail pending an appeal on his
conviction, were sold by United
states :. Revenue officers, here
Yesterday to satisfy tax
authorities.
sale OF the automobiles brought
t4,lOo.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
Prince and Heiress
Reach NeLn York

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 0N.SD.
Married a week ago in London,
Aleene MacFarland, daughter of
a Texas multimiltionaire, re-
turned to America today with her
husband, Prince Jean de Liechten-
stein. He objected to her smok-
ing a cigarette while the motor
ship Lafayette was docking, SO
she tossed the cigarette away.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
Families Homeless
In Sierra Forest Fire

SAN FRANCISCO Aug. 6
G.NSO.-Two hunder and fifty
volunteers today had under con.
troll the fire which swept through
part of the Sierre National forest
in Fresno county. Twenty-Five
families were forced to flee at
Alder Crook. Many suffered burns.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. s.
The pajama war between men
and women students at Ohio
State University is on in grim
earnest, with women students
welding safety razor blades to
sever the ties that bind mems
night garments.
At the close of a brisk
skirmiSh yeste terday. James
Sweeney was out Of the picture
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
Whales, 9O-Footers,
No Less, Sighted
Off Boston

BOSTON, Aug. 6 O.N.SO-
Thar she blows!"
A school of whales, the two
leaders at least 90 feet in
length, today were reported
Spouting and diving eight miles
off Cape Ann.
Robert E. Barrett, Water
power Corporation president of
Holyoke, and a party of half a
dozen sighted the monsters en-
route into Gloucester harbor.
It was the first school of big
whales sighted here in years.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
DGiryn1dn Murdered
Ru Thief Who Got S2I

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, Aug. 6
0N.S0 Harry N. Jackson, SIS.
night manager Of the Tech Dairy
Company here, today was shot
and killed by an unknown assail-
ant, who escaped after looting
the company's cash register of
$2l, according to police.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
". Y. Still SIUeLters;
2Die of Heat, ,,3DrOIUn

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 G.N.SO.
Hot weather continued to grip
New York today and no relief
was promised. Two died from
the heat and three persons we're
drowned yesterday. The mercury
climbed to 90.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
Mexican Silver Peso
Theoretically Gold

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 6 0.N.SO.
Mexico's new monetary law has
been misunderstood in the United
States. Monies De Oca, minister
of finance, said today. He said
the silver peso is still theoretically
gold.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
Bqrnyard "Croesus'
Used His Gizzard
For a Wallet
Photo by international

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, Aug. 6.
The legend of the goose that
laid the golden eggs nearly
came true here when AL Meyers,
restaurant proprietor, bought
goose from Paul Bautcn for 81.
When the gizzard was opened
25 dimes and II pennies were
found in it. It was recalled
that Bautch used to toss coins
at the fowl to see it scramble.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
Salaries Reduced
By Republic Steel

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. Aug. 6
QN.S) Reduction of 16 %
per cent in the salaries of en-
ployes of the Republican Steel
Corporation. was announced here
today. All Salaried employees are
affected, It was said.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
u. S. and State Shut
4 NeLU JerSeu Banks

UNION CITY. N. j., Aug. 6
1.N.So.-Three banks here and
one in Jersey City were closed
today by State and Federal au-
thoritieS. They were the Ma
tional Bank of North Hudson, the
Union City National Bank, the
Bergenline Trust Company of
Union City, and the Jackson Trust
Company of Jersey City.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
) Held In Blasting
Of Fuel Gas Wells

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Aug. 6
0N.SO Holding five men in
connection with the dynamiting
of properties of the, United Fuel
Gas Company near Clendenin,
State police today sought mo-
tive for the alleged plot.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
Chicago Still Hot;
Relief Is DELAYED

CHICAGO, Aug. 6 0N.SD.
Heat continued to reign in Chi
cago today as the cooler weather
promised yesterday was delayed
for another day. Temperatures in
the nineties were due today.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
Flying Cadet Killed
In Texas Air Crash

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Aug. 6
U.NSO Flying Cadet Paul E.
Pierson, of Troy. Idaho, was killed
here today when he crashed in
training ship.
The Washington times., 1931-08-06
CONDITION OF TREASURY

Balance of the Treasury on
August 4 was $238, ,055, 5,972.80; ex-
penditures, $20,273, ,620.81; Gus
toms receipts. $4,259, 1854.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
TONS OF COAL
TAKEN, LOCAL Mine

1t is estimated that approximately
600 tons of coal have been taken from
the mine six miles east of Plentywood
on the Regina-King estate to furnish
the winters fuel supply to a large
number of families in both the coun-
try and city of Plentywood.
The mine was stripped at county
exnense, and with the assistance Of a
number of neighboring farmers, soil
four to eight feet in thickness being
removed to make the coal excessible.
During the past two weeks more than
fifty loads have been hauled to fill
the bins of needy families in the city
with the county truck by Jake Reig-
er.
Between thirty and forty farm ia
miles living near the mine have been
furnished with their winters supply
from the mine merely for the dig
cling. The coal is a good grade of lig-
mite. Tom King has had charge of the
project, and although becoming more
difficult to get, there is still a good
for those who wish to dig it
out.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
HOLIDAY GREETINGS

The year that is now closing has been a serious
one for Sheridan county, for the state of Montana,
and for all nations of the world.
But the skies have been brighter in thousands of
communities than they would have been because of
the example and leadership of people who would not
despair, because of those in whom the spark of hum
anity was rekindled and radiated anew the spirit of
helpfulness, again preaching by deeds of humanity
the doctrine Of the brotherhood Of man.
The Red Cross, the Farmers Union, and dozens
of other organizations have done much to uphold the
hopes of a stricken people, and lead them around the
sloughs of dependency and besmerching mire.
These good Samaritans' can face the new year
with a satisfaction of a job we'll done; our own people
who have carried on will look forward to 1882 with
renewed hope because of that do or die spirit which
only those who know this country and its people can
truly appreciate.
1t is our sincere wish that the coming year may
hold much of reward for Sheridan county-that what
ever has been lost in the closing year may be re-
turned a hundred-fod in blessings of happiness and
prosperity.
THE BRENTWOOD HERALD
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
Earth TREMOR is
FELT ON TUESDAY

Walter Bye, one of the old timers
in this country, brought reports to the
city Tuesday of a shaking up of the
community where he lives in the
Dooley vicinity - not a political
"shake-up," but an earthshock which
took on the resemblance of a real
earthquake.
The disturbance occurred last
Thursday night about eleven o'clock
and was reported as three distinct
shocks which were quite noticeable
by a numbr of residents of that sec-
ton. A large crack in the wall of the
two-story brick building of the Ehr-
hardt store was the most damage re-
ported from the quake.
Others report the moving of stoves
and other pieces of furniture on the
floor of their homes enough to be dis
tinctly noticeable.
Although the area covered by the
disturbance has not been definitely
determined, it is known to have been
felt across the line in Canada s or
10 miles north of Dooley.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
In CITY

With the appearance of the large
community tree at the intersection of
the two principal business streets and
many trees in business houses and pri-
vate homes, with their beautiful col
ored lights at night, the week began
to radiate the spirit of Christmas
Monday.
Many who have left the home fire
side to attend school or are employed
elsewhere We're coming home to be
with relatives over the holiday seas
on or at least for Christmas, the best
day Of the year. Although indications
point to a rather quiet observance of
the celebration Of the nativity, the
spirit of residents in this section is
giving much expression to Christmas
cheer and goodwill. Santa Claus is
remembering the little tots to whom
the day means most of all, and there
will be much of joy and happiness
present in all homes.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
TWO MEN ARRESTED
ON ASSAULT Count

Clarence Morey and Robert Brom-
berg, both of Plentywood were released
from the county Jail Monday evening
after furnishing five hundred dollar
bonds to assure their appearance be-
fore Judge Belanski next Monday on
charge of assault and battery against
the person of Rudolph Stephen who
lives heal Brush Lake.
Stephen, long recognized as a vio-
later of the prohibition laws, came to
the city last Saturday evidently ex-
pecting to capitalize or the large
crowd which was in town to attens
the graduation exercises of the Com
munist school and dance which fol-
lowed.
About all that is known of the de-
tails of the brawl which resulted in a
severe beating administered to Ste
phen is the finding of the victim on
the Great Northern right of way
south of the Labor-temple in an I'M
conscious state about II o'clock, and
later the finding of Stephens cap in
the Morey shack.
When taken to a doctor Stephen was
found to be suffering from wounds
about the face and body that bore
mute evidence of very severe punish
ment. His upper lip Was Almost cut
away from the face, several stitches
being necessary to put it in place. He
was later removed to the Jail, and AT
last reports was getting along nicely.
Morey and Bromberg together with
Hugh Ketterman, were arrested by
chief of police Rookie, suspected as
those who had attacked Stephen. Ket-
terman later was released after pay
ing a fine of $3.50 for disorderly con-
duct and warned not to appear in
court again on a like charge. The 9TH
er two denied having had anything to
do with the attack, and still maintain
their innocence.
Later in the same evening federal
authorities raided the farm home of
Stephen a mile and a half southwest
of Brush Lake, securing several bar
rels of mesh and a large still. Prohi-
bltion officer Waddell was summoned
from Glasgow to take charge of the
case.
The federal authorities LOOK pos
session of Stephens car, a Model A
Ford coupe, and placed it in storage
at Scobey where it will remain until
the offenders Isl is disposed of. Up
to today noon Stephen had not been
able to furnish bonds for his release
and was still in Jail. He will be held
until the next turn of federal court
in Great Falls.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
SCHOOL FACULTY
LEAVE FOR HOLIDAYS

Teachers of the Plentywood schools
left last Saturday for various parts
to spend their holiday vacation of
two weeks. While most of the faculty
sought the home firesides, some went
to visit friends. Following is the list
of teachers and where they are spend
ing their two weeks vacation:
Superintendent w. E. Stegner is in
Miles City to join Mrs. 6oegner who
has been visiting at the home of her
parents the past several months and
will return to Plentywood with Mr..
Stegner after the holidays, together
with their six-weeks old baby.
G. B. Mcmillan, Plentywood.
E. F. Slaght, at Bismarck, N. D.,
with Mrs. Slaght's relatives.
Bernadine Prader, New Rockford,
N. Oak.
Oscar Fossum, band director, at
New England, MINI.
Arna Njaa, English, at Northwood,
N. Oak.
Esther Sateren, EngilSn, d
Forks, N. Oak.
Evelyn Watt, Domestic Science,
Bozeman.
A. M. Sandlin, Junior High, now at
Darlington, N Oak. and later at his
home in Carson, N. Oak.
Mabel Nordgren, 9th grade, at
brothers. home south Of Flaxville.
Doris Granger, 7th grade and Ber-
vi Granger, 4th grade, at Miles City.
Eleanor, Warren, 9th grade, Parshall
N. Oak.
Anna Brix, 9Th grade, Reynolds, N,
Oak.
Gretchen VIM, 3rd grade, James
town, N. Oak.
Bernice Roble, End grade, Souris
: N. Oak.
Thora Lervold, primary, at Hal.
stad, MINI.
Ruby johnson, rural, at Plenty
wood.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
County Treasurer Albert Kohl
man Speaks to Group
on Finances

One hundred school officers from
all parts Of Sheridan county met in
the court room last Saturday in re-
Spouse to a call sent out by Miss Mar
jorie Markuson, county superintend-
ent Of schools. The purpose of the
meeting was to discuss the financial
problems confronting school districts
at this time, and to clarity provisions
of the states budget law under which
school districts must govern their OPP
erations.
County treasurer Albert ]. HOLMAN
spoke to the group and explained the
working of the budget law. "Under
this law" said Mr.. HOLMAN, sit is
necessary for school districts to set
up a budget for the fiscal year Of
their operating expenses, submit it
to the county commissioners for APP
prevail. Then when the budget has
been approved, officers are compelled
to keep their expenditures rigidly
within the budget"
liicIt Sttliltu W bt SUIle WIN Wtic
under the impression that the limit
ations of the budget did not neces-
sarily apply until all monies in that
particular fund were exhausted. "This
is not the case" explained the treas
urer. even though there should be a
balance in any fund remaining after
the amount set under the budget were
expended, further use of money from
that particular fund for that fiscal
year must stop"
1t was found that the warrants in
10 school districts are being registered
at the present time, and in the opin-
ion Of both the county treasurer and
superintendent of schools, an equal
number of additional districts would
be added to this list before the end of
their school year.
When asked regarding the possib-
ility Of any of tie schools being fore
ed to close On account Of lack Of
funds, Miss Markuson replied, 81 be-
lieve all of our schools will complete
their terms. Ability to keep them open
will depend almost entirely on wheth-
er or not teachers are able to hold
their warrants"
Asked as to the possibility of get
ting registered warrants of school
districts cashed, Mr.. HOLMAN stated
that he believed it would be necessary
in most cases at least, for teachers
to hold their own warrants, at least
for several months.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
Business Men Say Day the
Largest Turnover for
Sometime

Last Saturday, dollar Day" for
Plentywood, proved to be one of the
biggest days from the standpoint of
trading that the stores of Plentywood
have had for years. Merchants all ov-
er town report a remarkable day,
many of them expressing astonish-
ment at the crowds which visited the
town and the amount of purchases
made.
c. G. Christensen, manager of the
Ingwalson store, putting on a spec
ial sale, told the Herald reporter,
"Tell the people we had a wonderful
day; we were forced to add extra
clefks to take care of the biggest
single days crowd which has visited
in our store for three years"
A. L. Roser of the j. C. Penney
store said, dollar Day brought a
splendid crowd to Plentywood; the
Penney store had the biggest day
since a year ago last October" Mr..
Roser also gave out the astonishing
news that he felt confident the Christ
mas sales for his store would exceed
those of last year.
Other merchants were equally as
enthusiastic over results of this big
shopping day, and it is safe to pre-
dict that more dollar Days" will be
planned through the coming year,
when people may take advantage of
the many bargains offered by Plen-
tywood's enterprising storekeepers.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
OVERCOME BY GAS

The Ray Brien family, living 10
miles west of Homestead, had a nar-
row escape from death from the
carbon monoxide poisoning. The
deadly fumes originated from the
gasoline engine running their light
ing plant. The exhaust of the engine
had been connected with an old we'll
which with the recent snow became
plugged. Unable to find an outlet the
gas poured back into the house nearly
overcoming Mr.. and Mrs. Brien and
two little children and another man
ard woman staying with them. Mr..
Brien succeeded in dragging all Of
them into the open air.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
D SCHOOL
HELD

The Sunday school program of the
First Lutheran Church was held on
Thursday of last week. The exercises
were by the members of the Sunday
school and Junior choir. After the pro-
gram came the distribution of candy
from the Christmas tree to all child
rem in attendance.
Rev. Simundson announces the reg
ular Christmas day service for his
church Friday morning at IL o'clock.
At Dooley the Sunday school will give
its program Friday afternoon at
2:3O, and at Raymond Sunday even
ing AIT 7 o'clock. The program in the
Outlook Lutheran church was held on
Wednesday evening.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
AWAY MANY .
CHRISTMAS TREES

The Monarch Lumber Company of
Plentywod made it possible for many
Riddles to enjoy a real Christmas tree
this year when John Peterson, the
local manager received so small trees
and four large ones, to be given to
the people here, as well as the chur-
ches. They were too heavy to carry
away. The Monarch Lumber Company
is entitled to a vote of thanks by
local residents by bringing this Chr
istmas cheer into their homes.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
lover Hundred School Officials
Meet; Problems are Discussed
Thank You!

Last Saturday brought a
b%Ounteous Christmas present
to The PlentywOod Herald in
the form of new subscribers.
All records for new readers
and renewals for one day were
shattered as 38 brand new sub
scribers were added to the Her.
AIDS subscription list and 26
others paid renewals. We truly
appreciate this expression of
interest and confidence. 1t will
serve to increase our efforts to
give the people of Sheridan
county a newspaper which will
warrent their goodwill and re-
spect..
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
OF Man Winter Mustered In

Monday was the first official day
of old mar winter, but it failed to
bring forth any of the signs of rigor-
Gus weather. Monday was also the
shortest day Of the year, and now the
sun has begun its journey back north,
although the change will be impercep-
tible for several weeks. Winter comes
to northeastern Montana with high
ways free from snow, stock still on
the range and every indication that
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
FERDINAND
FOUND DEAD

Ferdinand Roderick, 81 years of
age was found dead in his bed last
Saturday night about midnight. A
coroner's investigation showed that
death had been caused by a hem
mhorage of the lungs
Mr.. Roderick, a butcher by trade.
was one of the old time residents f
Sheridan county, having lived here
since 1912. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Catherine Roderick, two daugh-
tiers, Elinor and Mrs. Elmer Fink, and
one son, Charles. Funeral services
were held in Outlook under the direc-
ton o f the Knights of Columbus
Lodge.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
CATHOLIC CHRISTMAS PARTY

The annual Christmas party at the
Catholic church was held Wednesday
evening in the church basement I'M
der the auspices of the Sunday school
teachers. A large tree radiated its
kindly greeting, and following the
program candy and nuts were distrib-
uted to the children. Games we're en-
joyed, followed by a delicious lunch.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24

these conditions may continue for
some weeks yet.
Official weather observations bring
pIedictions that the unusually good
weather will continue until late Jan
airy, when there will be heavy SHOWS
Plenty Of moisture for spring season
is also predicted. These forecasts are
based on conditions at the equinox
period of autumn and have been
borne out by experience owe a long
period of years, the observers state.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
CHAIRMAN
Is NAMED FOR COUNTY

Announcement was made this week
by w. H. Mcdowell, chairman Of the
state Democratic committee of the ap-
pointment Of John Palubicki as chair
mar Of the Sheridan county central
committee and ]. W. Mckee, as state
committeeman.
Although MAC" predicts d big year
for the Democratic party all through
the nation, he states that no definite
plans have yet been made for organ
ization in Sheridan county.
Some action will be taken however
shortly after the first of the year.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
THREE YEAR OLD
BOY PASSES AWAY

Johnnie Johnson, 3 year old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Johnson, living
IL miles south of Plentywood on the
reservation, died last Friday follow
ing an operation for a ruptured ap-
pendix. Funeal services we held on
Monday under the direction of Fulk-
erson & Nelson. The parents and two
other children are left to survive the
it'll fellows death.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
ANNOUNCER HERE

Arthur Harlow representing KICK
radio station at Wolf Point was a
caller in P~lentywood last Friday SOL
letting advertising Of the local bus
mess houses, with the idea of putting
on a Plentywod program for the next
thirty days, commencing at $3.50 each
morning. 2
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24
dollar Day. Last Saturday
Proved to be Big Trading Event
Will Give Wheat

Washington, December pa
bill to turn over to the Nation
al Red Cross $4,000, 900 BUSH
els held by the Government TO
be ground into flour to feed the
needy and distressed people was
introduced in the House to-day
Congressman John M. Evans.
MIR. Evans says the Govern
ment now has the wheat on
hand and it would provide the
cheapest and best method for
furnishing bread to hungry
people.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-12-24

Home on Visit
Miss Dagna Void who is attending
Teachers College, Minot arrived home
Saturday to visit at home over the
holidays