Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-11-19
NEWS OF OUR NEIGHBORS
CLOSE BALLoTING IN WILLIAMS ELECTION

CLOSE BAlLOllNG IN WILLIAMS ELECTION
One of the closest races in the election history of Will
Hams county, N. D., developed between the candidates
for county treasurer. R. L Wright of Marmon defeated
Frank Hoare, incumbent, by Is votes. Unofficial figures
gave Hoare a plurality of 7 votes but the official canvass
returned Wright as the winner.
FIRE DESTROYS HOME AT wuLIsToN-
A fire believed to have been caused by a match ignited
by a rat, or coal dust combustion completely destroyed
the home of D. W. Cartledge at Williston last week. The
family is being cared for by civic organizations of that
city until housing arrangements can be made.
ARD LIQUOR MEASURE BRINGS PROBLEMS
Civic and political groups will meet in Bismarck, N. D.,
Nov. 19, to work out the method of administering the
state liquor law which was voted by the North Dakota
electorate at the general election. The law provides that
any legal resident of the state may engage in the retail
Or wholesale liquor trade, but not both. There will be no
local option, but municipal governing boards may refuse
to grant licenses to disreputable persons.
o POINT WINS LASS B CHAMPIONSHIP
The Wolf Point high school football team won the east
ern Montana class B title by defeating Forsyth 6 to 0 at
Forsyth last Week. The Wolves recovered a tumble on
their 35-yard line early in the first period and began a
drive that eliminated in the only touchdown of the
game when M. Bushman bucked the ball over the goal.
A second Wolf Point touchdown later in the game was
disallowed. 1t was Forsyth's fourth unsuccessful try for
the title.
JOHN CURRAN is NEW DEPUTY TREASURER
John Curran has been appointed deputy treasurer of
Roosevelt county following the resignation of Laura Ny
land, who was recently married.
CROSBY WINS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
With a record of four wins and one tie and by virtue Of
their 6 to 0 victory over Sherwood last week, the Crosby
high school football team is champion of the Northwest
conference.
WILL BUILD GREENHOUSE AT wHLLSTON-
The Walker Floral Co. of Minot will soon begin construc-
ton of a new greenhouse at Williston.
JUDGE FELT EFEATED FOR REELECTION
S. E. Felt, well-known judge who has presided at several
court sessions in this county, was defeated for reelection
IN the 10th judicial district by S. D.. McKinnon and Ru-
dolph Nelstead. The district, where two judges are elect
ed, comprises seven counties.
MAN BURNED TO DEATH IN TRAILER FIRE
John Musselman, a sheepherder, and his dog We're Gre
mated last Week at Malta when a fire destroyed his trail
er. The city fire department extinguished the blaze but
were unaware that anyone was in the trailer. The sher-
ifs force is making an investigation.
DISTRICT COURT WILL OPEN DECEMBER l.
A jury term of district court will open at Wolf Point on
Tuesday, Dec. l.
RESUME EXCAVAIiNG RECREATION HALL
Work has been resumed at the site of Poplars WPA rec
reation hall. A crew of eight men with teams is excavat-
ing for the ground floor.
FIRE DESTROYS SCENE OF LIBERATION
AS friends Of MIR. and Mrs. Andrew Lien of the Pleasant
Prairie continuity, north of Poplar, gathered to help
them celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, the
community hall where the festivities were to be held
burned to the ground. The origin Of the fire is unknown.
Many gifts which were to have been presented to the
couple We're lost in the blaze. Undsmayed, the guests
held the celebration in a nearby rural schoolhouse
POPLAR MERCHANTS ORGANIZE HOOP
"A basketball team composed OF former Poplar high
school stars, bearing the name Poplar Merchants, will
represent that city in independent competition this year.
New uniforms have been provided by several Poplar
business houses.
ARMORIES PROGRESSING AT TWO TOWNS
The community h~all-armory buildings at Culbertson and
Bainville are in approximately the same stage of con-
struction. The foundation cement Of both structures has
been poured.
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