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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05

increased and the hope of domestic
development lies in this consumption.
Montana has an enormous amount
Of raw materials. Agriculture, cattle,
sheep, sugar beets and minerals are
among its resources that have a future.
Minerals already produced in Montana
are valued at two and a half billion
dollars and with the introduction of
selective flotation, which makes pos
sible the use of mixed ores, an entirely
new possibility of development has
been opened"
Cites Coal Reserve
The speaker cited the fact that
Montana has IA per cent of the coal
reserve in the United States and 7
per cent Of the worlds reserve of this
product. The oil reserve is estimated
at 200, 900, 900 barrels and in addition
there are vast amounts of oil in the
shales of the land. The state has 22,-
900, 900 acres of forest lands carrying
vast amounts of lumber. There is
around a half billion feet of lumber
cut annually and through proper man.
agement and reforestation this produce
ton can be maintained.
Montana has developed 100000
horsepower from 30 plants and has in
the neighborhood of $500, 900 horsse-
power yet to be developed. All these
factors, DR.. Atkinson said, illustrate
the future possibilities for the Treasure
state.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05
ROY WHEAT SHIPMENTS
LESS; STOCK is SANE

w. A. Rowland, depot agent of he
Milwaukee railroad at Roy, advises
that this year has seen less than 25
per cent as much wheat shipped.
Livestock shipments have been about
the same, the total number of cars be-
ing; Cattle, 90; horses, SO; sheep, II,
and hogs, s..
There was more wool than usual
shipped and the alfalfa shipment was
more than double that in 1929, which
broke the record Of all previous years.
More than six Of alfalfa seed
were shipped and the seed brings a
price of approximately 10 cents a
pound. A great amount of seed was
shipped through the Winnett depot
from the same section. Many grow
ers live about equal distances from
Winnett and Roy.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05

Soda water contains no sode but
marble dust and sulphuric acid COM
blned under pressure.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05
j. O.. Berg, of Meagher County,
Attended Festival i'm Norway
(By GRACE STONE COATES)

After a residence Of almost SO
years in Montana. and a lapse of 80
years since last visiting his native
land, j. o. Berg, commissioners of
Mcagher county, took a twO-months'
leave of absence from official duties
to return to his old home in TrOnd-
hjem, Norway. The boat on which
he took passage was the first in his
tory to disembark American pas
sengers directly in Trondhjem. Or
dinarily boats stop at Bergen or Oslo,
instead of going up the long narrow
ford on which Trondhjem is located.
But the S. S. Stavangerfjord was
carrying 1880 Norsk-Americans, booked
for the great festival of st. Olaf,
Viking hero and patron saint of Nor
way, who 900 years ago introduced the
Christian religion to the hardy follow
ers of Odin and Thor. Not only was
this religious festival to be celebrated,
but Trondhjem had been holding, all
summer, an industrial fair.
OF the fair. Mr.. Berg says the ex-
hibits of the fishing industry were
most interesting. This is natural in
q country where fishing, and the COM
mercial preparation Of sea foods by
canning, drying, ETC., is n OF the
great industries.
The S. S. Stavangerfjord left New
York July 26, and her passengers saw
nothing but sea until they sighted the
Farce Islands off the coast of Scotland
on the seventh day out. They had no
dearth of entertainment on %shipboard,
however, for beside the regular amuse-
ments now so abundantly provided for
ocean travellers, st. Olaf's choir gave
nightly concerts in n or other of the
three dining rooms, while the other
two offered dancing.
The next day they could dimly dis
Germ the coast of Norway, and at
Aalesund the pilot am on board,
with a welcoming committee from
Trondhjem. They were still almost
twenty-four hours from the city, lying
in gala dress at the head Of its mar
row channel, with flags Of all nations
fluttering everywhere.
Thousands of tourists visit Trond-
hjem every summer, and this year it
10 t5llllldJtu JlldO llltlt NtlC odlly HO,-
600 strangers in the city during the
ten-day festival of st. Olaf.
The Stavangerfjord was met by the
municipal band Of Trondhjem, and a
concourse Of 10000 people. Some of
the homecoming travellers had not seen
their land for more than fifty-five
years, and one can realize why many
stood on the decks weeping, in the
midst Of the shouting and uproar of
welcome.
Even in a vast throng a familiar face
stands out wildly from the crowd, and
Mr.. Berg saw and recognized his two
brothers standing near the gang
plank. Waving his hat and shouting
he attracted their attention, and they
recognized him.
For ono there was no question of
customs. not a bag was opened or a
question asked as the visitors poured
from the decks to the piers, and found
their friends.
After a round of official welcoming,
receptions, complimentary exchanges
of speech and songs, the visitors were
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05
INDIAN BUREAU
MAY BUY PLANT
FLATHEAD COMMISSIONERS AID
VISED OF NEGOTIATIONS TO
PURCHASE POWER PLANT

Flathead irrigation commissioners
have been advised that negotiations
have been made recently between
the commissioner of Indian affairs
at Washington and Joseph Chap
a receiver for the Public Utility
Consolidated corporation, for pur-
chase of the Poison Utility company
by the Indian department.
The matter will be given a hearing
before the judge of federal court at
Minneapolis, who decides upon sale of
w. B. Foshay properties of which the
Public Utility Consolidated corporation
is a subsidiary.
Power service from Montana Power
company lines from the Poison dam
site to lines of the local utility, which
serves towns on the Flathead project,
was continued until Feb. l regardless
of whether the sale of the Poison COM
pany is made to the Indian service.
This service was granted to the Poison
company by the Indian service a few
weeks ago to relieve an emergency
which existed because of shortage OF
water at the company's plant on He'll
Roaring creek.
Flathead irrigation commissioners
have material on the ground to start
construction of transmission lines
throughout the project if the purchase
is not made by the Indian service. BY
terms of the lease between the Indian
service and the Rocky Mountain Pow
er company, 10000 horsepower of cleo
tricity is available for the project for
resale when the Poison power dam is
completed on Flathead river. Power
lines have been constructed from the
camp site to Poison.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05
INDIAN FIGHTER
RECALLS BATTLE
COL. II. C. THOMPSON TELLS OF
BATTLE WITH CRAZY HORSE
IN WOLF MOUNTAINS

Fifty-fOur years ago Jan. 5, the
Fifth infantry under the command
of the then Col. Nelson A. Miles, was
on its way up the Tongue river.
The climax of the trip was reached
on Jan. s, 1877, when the military
forces that had departed from Fort
KeOgh encountered Crazy Horse then
campcd in the Wolf mountains. He
wa engaged in battle and defeated
after a stubborn resistance.
Among the survivors of that expedi-
ton are included Col. II. c. Thompson
and George Cahoo, members of COM
panies attached to the Fifth infantry.
1t was a bitterly cold day when the
soldiers left Fort Keogh about Dec.
20 and 80, 1876, being % degrees be-
low zero, as Col. Thompson recalls the
event. The Tongue river was frozen
over solidly. The wagon train was able
to move along the ice.
The first contact with the Indians
was when the troops were about four
days out from the fort. Some of the
scouts saw some Indians, being squaws
anu lilllulCl WIZ were captured ana
brought into camp before the COM
manding officer. 1t was on the day
before, or when about three days out,
a team Of oxen was shot by the Indi-
ans and left on the ground. The oxen
were used as auxiliary power in the
event the mules were unable to extri-
cate themselves and their burden from
any position where extra pulling power
was required. They were gentle old
oxen and allowed to stray near the
camp each day. When seen by the
soldiers their bodies were full of ar
rows.
The expedition was out a little better
than two weeks. After meeting Crazy
Horse and defeating him in the battle
of the Wolf mountains, the troops re-
turned to the fort. The incident is
recalled by Col. Thompson because it
was a period of extremely cold weather
as compared to the conditions that
have been existing in Montana this
winter.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05

better times speculation will again
start and another period OF depression
will come when the speculation market
breaks.
During the last 25 years Montana
has experienced a tremendous indus
trial development and a growth in it's
cities" said DR.. Atkinson. IF the plan
to raise the standard of living and
consumption in other countries ma
terializes We can expect an increased
demand for raw materials and of these
Montana has many.
The average copper consumption in
the United States is II pounds per
capita per year, while in Europe it is
6 pounds and in the Orient , pounds.
Through improved world relations it
would seem the consumption would be
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05
{. X. CHEADLE
PIONEER JUDGE
EARLY DAY JURIST BECAME AS
SISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
JANUARY 5

Judge Z. X. Cheadle, who Jan. 5
became assistant county attorney of
Fergus county, filling the vacancy
left by the resignation of c. w. Rob-
inson, who is assuming private prac-
tice, is one of the pioneer members
of the bar in central Montana. He
first came to Montana in 1893 and
was Fergus county attorney until his
enlistment in company / of the First
Montana volunteers.
He saw active service against Agui-
naldo's forces in the Philippines and
on his return to Fergus county he re-
sumed private practice. In 1901 he
was elected judge of the 10th judicia.
district and he held that office for Il
years. Since that time he has con-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05
TWO BANKS JOIN EASTERN
BANCORPORATION REPORT

Two newly organized Montana banks
were added to the Northwest BANGOR
poration last week, bringing the num-
Der Of Montana amliates Of the group
to Is. The new Bank of Sheridan at
Sheridan, which succeeds the Sheridan
State bank, and the Madison Valley
bank, which succeeds the Southern
Montana bank at Ennis, are the latest
acquisitions. Each bank has S25, 900
capital and deposits Of 100000.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05
SHERIFF'S CHICKENS ARE
TAKEN; THIEVES CAUGHT

Two policemen appeared at the Deer
Lodge county Jail at Anaconda recent
ly with two prisoners, Ernest Healy and
Edward F%innegan.
What were they arrested for?" in
CURED Sheriff c. w. Smith.
Stealing chickens" said the police
men.
The sheriff: "Whose?"
The policemen: Yours
The sheriff investigated and found
his chicken coop had been broken into.
The prisoners turned over two chick
ems, pleaded not guilty to a charge Of
theft and entered a cell when they
failed to furnish $500 bail.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05

A Photographic range finder, using
the principle that served gunners in
the World war, has been perfected in
England.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-02-05

There is an African antelope, called
the Gemsbok, that never drinks water,
being satisfied with the moisture OBJ
tanned from plants on which it feeds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-08
Blankets, Etc.
Odd Lots! Kings and Our DUN Stock
No Mail, Phone or c. o. D. Orders

(18 Prs.) $3.50 Part-WooI Blankets. Pr. So rs
GO Prs.) $3.50 Atwood Blankets, Pr. 800. 40
% $45 Wool-Filled Rayon Comfort ....... $3.50
Cd SIS Wool-Filled RayOn Comfort $500
90 $ll Cotton-Filled Rayon Comforts $3.50
(12) $3.50 Feather Bed Pillows. Ea.. SIPS
(S) SIS Feather Bed Pillows. Ea. ........ $500
(22) $1.2s Feather Bed Pillows. Ea. ......... 75c
(29) $3.50 All-Wool Blankets. Ee. ........ S4OO
1927 $1.75 Part-Wool Blankets Ea. .......1.OO
(19) $40 Woo-Fed Ssteen Comforts. 90
(16) So Cotton-Filled Sllxoline Comforts 81 so
go S. Indian Pattern Blankets. Ea. ...... $3.50
G2) SIS WoolFilled Rayon Comforts so
(6) $500 Scalloped Patch Quilts each $3.50
(9) $50 Large Size Cotton Blankets, each .$175
G1) $3.50 Gray Cotton Blankets, pair. SLIGO
(8) S2.75 Large Size Plaid Gotten Blankets pr, S15O
nterg's- Fourth Floor
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-10-23
YOUNG MAN FINED TWICE
FOR RECKLESS DRIVING

Verne Rummereich was arrested
the fore part of the week by Todd
Stanley for alleged reckless driv-
ing through the streets when I'M
der the influence of liquor. He
was brought before Judge Gordon
for hearing on the goth, pleaded
guilty and was fined S25. Later
it is understood that he asked to
change his plea, saying that he
had not been allowed counsel. The
Judge acceded to the request and
vacated his sentence. Later Rum
mereich appeared by the Judge
with his attorney, ]. K. Bramble,
the matter was gone over again
Rummereich was again found gull
ty and fined s25. The Judge called
attention to the seriousness of
the offense of driving while intOx-
icated, and pointed out the danger
of injuring, or perhaps killing
someone. 1t is alleged that Rum
mereich admitted taking a few
drinks-but they were small ones.
The second hearing attracted
considerable attention and there
was quite a crowd gathered out
side the Judges office.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-10-23
AM. LEGION MEET
AFTER VACATION

The American Legion met at
the courthouse Tues6av evening.
Considerable business was trans
acted as this was the first meeting
after the summer vacation. H. N.
Marion gave a brief report on the
state convention at Miles City and
the district Legion meeting held
at Medicine Lake recently. At
that meeting Roman w. Borley of
Medicine Lake was elected district
commander, Bert Bowers of Gull
bertson, chaplain, Sergeant Finley
of Poplar, sergeant-at-arms. Dis
trict secretary will be appointed
by the commander.
Discussion of an ice rink came
up and it was decided that the
Legion would sponsor one again
this coming winter.
1t was decided to hold the an
nual dance on Thanksgiving eve
this year instead of an Armistice
night. At this dance the Legion
Auxiliary will give away the chest
they have been filling this year.
Legion meetings from now on
will be held on the third Tuesday
of every month.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-10-23
CHAIRMAN KREBSBACH
NEAR ENDR.C. CANVASS

E. E. Krebsbach reports that he
is nearing the finish of the can
s of the town for contributions
to the quota assigned. He has
quite a few people yet to see and
hopes to lift the total quite a bit
before turning in his report. He
is confident the quota will be con
siderably exceeded. He expects to
make a report next week.
Many people appear to regard
this drive as wholly for the Red
Cross, which is wrong. 1t has been
repeatedly stated in the daily pap
ers of the state that this drive
is the Montana State effort to aid
its needy, with a state quota of
$4,000, combined with the annual
roll call of the Red Cross. There
will be nj other drive for funds
so far as known, unless it is made
in a local way. Out of whatever
amount a contributor gives only
so cents goes to the National Red
Cross organization, the remainder
used locally.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-10-23
MONT. F. u. CONVENTION PICKS
Wolf POINT FOR 1882 MEETING

report was adopted without oppo-
sition.
The same committee reported
that it had considered the matter
of securing enactment of a tax
on incomes, natural gas, sales of
hydroelectric power and that it
was best that the union direct it's
energies in support of only one
of these. On suggestion of Leonard
Plank, state senator of Liberty
county, the convention went on
record as approving direction of
all its energies toward passage of
a graduated income tax law.
Officers were not elected with
out opposition. Mr.. Kelly was re-
elected president, defeating G. G.
Davis of Forsyth 81 to AZ. William
Allard of Terry was chosen vice
president, receiving 1872 votes,
while E. r. Kinder of Billings was
reelected secretary-treasurer, de-
feating r. A. Harbo of Froid, 70
to "a. Mr.. Allard succeeds J. Ira
Palmer of Andes, Richland coun-
ty, as vice president.
Members of the board of direct
ors chosen were Leo Doheny of
Brady, Mrs. L. ]. Bronson of Town
send and J.. c. McIntire of Mussel-
shell county. The balloting on
nominees for directors was Do
heny, 10; Mrs. Bronson, "A; Nc
Intire, 81; j. F.. Pithoud of From
berg, SO; c. o. Spangler of Lustre,
60 and T. w. Atkins of Hardin, SIS.
Election Questioned
A question arose as to McIntire
being elected, the chair contend
ing that the bylaws indicated
that a majority of the votes or 70
was necessary to elect. This de-
cision was appealed from and the
appeal supported, Mr.. McIntire
being declared elected as a conse-
quence.
j. B. BOwser of Roy was chosen
.doorkeeper and ID. l.. Scarrow of
Power conductor. Neither was OPP
posed. For delegate to the national
convention, Mr.. Kelly defeated
Davis SO to 46. Kelly was chos-
en- director ON the union livestock
board, defeating Davis and Pal
mer. The votes were Palmer, So;
rs, and Davis, II.
Subsequently on motion, all can
didates were declared unanimously
elected.
In selecting Wolf Point as the
meeting place, the conven-
ton was motivated by a desire to
residents of north Montana.
in which no convention has been
held for years. Invitations were
received also from Bozeman, Sid
ney, Glasgow and Billings.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-10-23
CIRCLE BEATS SECONDS;
POPLAR HERE OCT. so

The Circle high school football
team came to Wolf Point Wednes-
day and played a return game
with the Second team of the local
high school. The McCone county
lads had brushed up their game
decidedly since the game at Cir
Gle, when the Wolf Point Seconds
took the honors, 13 to 0. This
time the Circle team played good
enough football to snatch victory,
u to 6. A big crowd witnessed
the battle.
Friday, October 30, Poplar comes
here to battle the Wolf Point highs
first team. Poplar won from them
at Poplar and the Wolves are out
to even up the count. 1t will be
just about the hottest football
scrap ever seen on the local grid
iron.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-10-23
REV. TOLLEFSON ASSISTS
in CHURCH DEDICATION

The Rev. o. R. A. Tollefson re
turned Monday evening from Froid
where he assisted in the dedica-
ton of the Lutheran church, of
which his brother, the Rev. e. e.
Tollefson. is the pastor. Rev. A.
M. Skindlov, president of the
Rocky Mountain district, officiat-
ed at this service Sunday. The
cornerstone was laid by Rev.
Skindlov. Before the dedication of
the church, the cemetary was con-
secrated.
Other pastors assisting in the
dedication were the Rev. C. e.
Johnson of Bainville, the Rev. AK
ell Anderson of Richey, the Rev. o.
Nj. Simundson of Plentywood, and
the Rev. o. ]. Hagen of gilbert
son.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-10-23
CAR OF RELIEF
SUPPLIES HERE

A carload of potatoes and mixed
vegetables, collected by a Farm
ers' Union drouth relief organiza-
ton at st. Paul, and given into
the hands of the Red Cross for
freight-free shipment to Roosevelt
county for distribution to the need
Y, arrived Saturday
While the understanding be-
tween the people concerned with
the shipment at st. Paul was no
doubt clear, and the Instructions
sent the local Red Cross workers
unmistakable, serious difficulty a.
rose before an agreement was
reached between the Red Cross
and F. u. representatives at this
end. 1t would be utterly futile to
attempt to repeat accurately even
a few of the claims that were made
and arguments that were advanc-
ed. The Farm Union leaders were
not willing to let the Red Cross
OlllG4dlo QO lI6 QlSIi lDuNluS DuI
the Red Cross committee had
their instructions.
Finally, after milling around for
a good part of two days, the Red
Cross committee told the Farm
Union committees that they might
distribute the contents of the
car if they would agree to divide
it equally, to the north side and
south side farm people most in
need, and not confine the distri-
button to Farmers Union mem
bers. This was agreed to.
The car as consigned was for
tributary to Wolf Point
and to Poplar. 1t is hoped that
future cars will come with such
distinct instructions to all those
concerned with the distribution
hat squabbles will be eliminated.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-10-23
JOHN LISTERUD HOME
LAST WEEK FROM WEST

John Listerud returned last week
from a trip to the West where he
visited several places. He said he
was particularly interested in the
various cities to see how the en-
ployment situation was being met.
Everywhere he went he found
that employers were doing their
best to spread the work among as
many workers as possible by en-
ploying men part time. Near Klam-
ath Falls he visited a saw mill
where the men work half time.
This gives twice as many men
work as would otherwise be the
case. Nobody, either employer or
employees are making money, but
they are all getting by. AT this
particular place he was told that
the demand for lumber was increas-
ing, most of the orders coming
from the east, which would indi-
cate that building is on the in
crease in the east.
Mr.. Listerud said that many say
that conditions in this country r
the worst they have ever been,
but he a remember when they
so much worse that there is
no comparison. This was in the
COS and he was living in Minneso-
ia at the time.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-10-23
N. Marion Honored
BY 3 Appointments

Sometimes honors do not come
singly. Hugh N. Marion has had
them heaped upon him recently.
First he was re-appointed Judge
advocate of the state American
Legion.
Then he received a letter mott
flying him that he had been voted
Vice Supreme Master of the Juni-
perO Sierra Province for a two year
term beginning Sept. 1, 1881. This
is continuing an appointment made
about a year ago. The province ov-
er which Mr.. Marion will be in
charge includes the western part
of the United States and he will
be head of the K. C. organization
in this territory.
He has also been asked to SER
We on the national Americanism
commission speakers bureau of the
American Legion.