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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
CLUB ROOMS FOR
BOYS DISCUSSED

A committee is to be appointed by
Mayor P. G.. Neville to consider and
estimate a project whereby the base
ment of the city auditorium can be
turned into a club room for Plenty
wood Boy Scouts and other youths
of the city.
A committee headed by Howard
M. Lewis and DR.. James l.. Stephens
met with the city council at their
last regular meeting and brought
the matter before the city officials.
The movement has been endorsed by
the Lions club.
According to plans discussed, the
club rooms would also serve as a
mems recreational center as well as
for the boys.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
NELS PETERSON
PASSES IN CITY

Nels Peterson of Dagmar, a resi-
dent of Sheridan county for 80 years
where he had lived on his original
homestead, died at P%lentywood on
wednesday afternoon from a heart
ailment.
Mr.. Peterson is the father of Ger
tie Peterson, employed at the Sherl-
dan county courthouse in Plenty
wood, and a brother of Viggo Peter
son, formerly Of Plentywood. He Is
survived by his wife and IL chill
dren.
Funeral services will be held at
the Dagmar church Saturday at 2
pm, with Rev. Nicholson officiat-
ing.
A complete obituary will be print
ed next week.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
Westby Lady Receives
Acknowledgement from
Denmark King, Queen

Mrs. Marie Bredeson, a resident
of the south Westby country, has a
congratulatory acknowledgment she
cherishes. 1t Is from King Christian
of Denmark and also signed by
Queen Alexandria.
Mrs. Bredeson while a resident
of Denmark worked in the Royal
Palace during the reign Of the pres
ent kings grandfather.
On May Is King Christian and
Queen Alexandria celebrated their
25th anniversary as rulers of Den
mark.
On the occasion, Mrs. Bredeson
sent them a message of c~ongratula-
ton.
Recently in the mails came the
personal letter, in long-hand from
the sovereigns. 1t acknowledged the
thoughtfulness of the Westby lady
in bestowing congratulations.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12

Resident of Montana
Since 1880 Is Visitor
in City on Tuesday

w. f. Lee. early Montana cow
puncher and prominent rancher
from Clyde Park. in Park county.
and hear Livingston, was an over
night visitor in Plentywood Tues
day. He was accompanied by j. E.
McGregor, 'puncher on the Lee
ranch.
I'VE heard in our country there
were a lot OF horses and critters that
could be bought up here and we
came up to see If we could deal for
some" Lee told The Herald. eve
have considerable range land, plenty
of grass and hay.
Lee, clothed as a typical early
Montana puncher and with the fam
iliar drawl of the genuine" has
been a resident OF Montana since
1SS0-punched cows and dealt with
onery Texas longhorns in the early
COS and in '92 wrangled critters fol-
the famous "Hashknife OUTFIT"
Lee said that he and his partner
brought saddles along "hggering" to
do a little rounding up in the event
they bought herd on the hoof.
They were surprised at the scar
city of cattle and horses in this Sec
tion-the picture being somewhat
different than they had anticipated
They will undoubtedly have nc
opportunity to use their saddles.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
WHITEHALL WELL
IS AT GAS Level
WORkMEN READY FOR STRIKE
AT 17OO-FOOT
LEVEL

With a well now dug to approXimv
ately the depth that produced gas
about a year ago. workmen at the
Whitehall field today prepared for a
Strike which was expected "at any
time
The shaft has been sunk on the
outskirts of the town of Whitehall.
Word reached here yesterday that
drilling was near the I700-foot lev
el-a producing strata. At 1740 feet
gas was struck in commercial guam
titles more than a year ago, but mis-
fortune, due to a cave-in, logged
the enterprise.
Not giving up, the company fin
ancing the digging moved its ma
chinery a few rods distant from the
cave-in and prepared for drilling.
Tuesday the new hole was at the
16S0-foot level.
Gas in commercial quantities in
the Whitehall area would have an
outlet in adjacent Canadian cities,
1t is said.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
CASES Of
HORSE DISEASE IS
COUNTY
Three Cases of Sleeping Sick
ness in Herds Are
Reported

Encephlomyelitis sleeping sick
ness) a contagious disease usually
fatal to horses and which has been
r%avaging in Daniels county, has
broken out here, was the statement
of County Agent Rasmussen.
Three cases have been reported in
the east Antelope territory. Mr.. Ras-
musson said, and northeastern Mon
ANA generally is affected.
DR.. j. w. Richardson. district
veterinarian, reports that this dis
ease is prevalent and that the out
broak is somewhat severe and unex-
pected.
Information issued by the county
agent office indicates that the fol-
lowing symptoms are characteristic
of the disease:
At the onset of the disease there
Is a very high fever, followed in a
few days with evident brain symp-
toms. The horse will not eat or
drink. appears stupid and sleepy. In
horses on pasture the fever and
other early symptoms are generally
unobserved. The disease affects hors-
es and mules of all ages and sex. is
very acute, its duration seldom long
err than a week or ten days.
There is a so to rs percent death
loss.
Once definitely sick, the symptoms
may vary somewhat. Many horses
stand with the head low, lips droop-
ing, eyes half shut and legs braced,
swaying back and forth. Others are
the walking" type, constantly
stumbling ahead.
The disease is transmitted by
flies, mosquitoes and biting insects
and there is no sure cure or medi-
cine that could be given that would
be of any benefit, although good
nursing" as prescribed by authori-
ties will give horses a chance to
pull through"
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
High School Building Is
Made Ready for Opening

The Plentywood high school bull
ding has been made ready for the
opening of school Sept. Z.
The floors of the building have
been sanded, desks have been var
nshed and the interior of the build
ing generally has been renovated.
1t presents a neat appearance.
The gymnasium windows have
been altered, correcting the ventila-
ton system thereby making 1t more
comfortable for those sitting near
the windows.
Weather : stripping has been
placed in the balance of the build
ing's class rooms
The work has been done by Carl
Lund, janitor.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
Not Guilty Is Judges
Verdict in Case Here

Pete Stewart, Plentywood, was
found mot guilty" by Justice John
Paulbeck in justice court here Wed
nesday on a charge Of driving a
motor vehicle while under the in
fluence of liquor
Stewart was arrested by Highway
.Patrolman N. v. Cummings at Med
icine Lake several weeks ago.
The trial yesterday attracted con-
siderable attention.
The highway patroiman. In a
statement to The Herald, said the
verdict rendered yesterday was the
first acquittal on charges since the
adoption of the highway patrol in
this district.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
EARLY DACMAR
SETTLER PASSES
CHRIST TBSEN, go, DIES FRIDAY
FOLLOWING EXTENDED
ILLNESS

Christ Ibsen, so, a resident of the
county since 1911, died at his home
seven miles west of Reserve Friday
following an extended illness of cam
Ger. He had been i'll for more than
a year.
Funeral services were held Tues
day from the Dagmar church with
Rev. M. Nicholson officiating. Bur-
ial was made at Dagmar.
Born i'm Denmark
Christ Ibsen was born May 10,
1877 in Denmark and came to
America in 1904, settling near Val
ley City, N. D., where he farmed
three years.
He then moved to Kensel, N. D.,
his home for four years and then
came to Sheridan county, home
stealing in the Dagmar community.
He later made his home west Of Re-
serve.
Three daughters and three sons
survive. The daughters are Anna
Hansen, Reserve; Caroline Dahl,
Coalridge; Garry Dahl, Coalridge;
Irene and Grace, of Reserve. The
sons are Clifford of Plummer, Idaho,
Axel of Racine, Wis, and Ivan of
Reserve.
His aged mother, IS, survives him
and lives in Denmark. There are
also four brothers and four sisters
surviving. They are Marinus Ibsen,
Ole Ibsen, Dagmar; Peter Ibsen,
Kensil, N. D.; Mrs. Richard Paulsen,
junction City, Ore, and three sis
tiers in Denmark.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
VISITORS HERE

In the city Tuesday from Minot
S. D., was Dick Coughlin, presi
dent of the Westland Oil company.
He came here by plane with Cecil
Shupe of the Shupe Flying Service
Of Brookings, S. d., at the controls
of a f%our-place Stinson.
From here Coughlin and Shupe
flew to Scobey.
The pilot is a former resident of
Scobey and is now an instructor at
the University of South Dakota's
ground aviation" school.
Pilot Shupe said that he found the
Plentywood landing field very salts
factory.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
COUNTY FARMERS
START WORK ON
MANY PROJECTS
Tuesday 204 Men Assigned
to Construction Jobs
and More Slated

A work program for Sheridan
county farmers got under way Tues
day with 204 men assigned to prof.
ects in practically all parts OF the
area and which constitutes a major
step by relief agencies to provide
~sustenance for people hard hit by
another crop failure.
The major portion of the work
program will be road building, re-
pairing and laying of culverts.
Start Carol Dam
Tuesday II men started work on
the Carol dam, $4,000 project
northwest of Plentywood. The men,
constituting the first period quota,
will work until August 16, when 80
additional men will be given Jobs.
First work on the dam will be the
removal of rock for riprapping.
Tuesday 16 farmers were given
jobs on preliminary work on the
court house site. The men will also
work until August 16 and a crew of
80 men will be given employment.
The crew is preparing the excava-
ton, which was completed by ma
chinery, for concrete work. The men
will work Sc hours the first shift
and in accordance with WPA regu-
lations will receive so cents an hour.
Ten Road Projects
Ten road projects got under way
the first of the week. On the Reserve
Dagmar road 81 men are working
placing culverts. repairing them
where heavy rains did damage and
preparing for building of bridges.
A project in the Archer-Redstone
community has been started, EN-
ploying IL men. Culverts will be
laid and grading will be done.
North of Westby 13 men were
scheduled Tuesday to start gravel
ling operations on the road there
and nine men are employed on a
road project near Dooley.
Approximately II men are work
ing on the Redstone-Outlook road,
preparing for building of bridges
and general repair work.
West of Reserve 16 farmers are
digging in" culverts and building
bridges and east of Homestead a
crew of eight is 'hlling in" a road
and preparing for bridge work.
a project south of Dagmar is en-
ploying nine workers and a similar
project south of Redstone has a
crew of IS.
East and west of Medicine Lake
II men are employed on general
road work, bridge building and lay
ing of culverts.
Eight men have been added to the
outlook gymnasium building crew.
All Farmers
The projects which got under way
the first of the week employ all far
mers. Farmers only are eligible for
work under provisions provided for
this emergency drouth area.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
Work on Westby Road Is
Slated Soon, Is Statement

Work on the Plentywood-Westby
road on which the contract let by
the state highway commission In
July is slated this month, according
to plans.
The starting date was first set at
August /. and the starting time was
later advanced to August Is or lat
er.
Engineers and foremen OF the q.
A.. Wagner Construction company,
holders of the contract, are expect
ed In the city shortly.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
WINS CASH

Mrs. Carl Geysler, Plentywood, re-
ooived the $50 cash drawing at the
0rnbeum theatre Tuesday night.
partha stevens, Medicine Lake, was
allied for the $50 award but was
not at the theatre
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-08-12
Truck Crowds Farmer off
Road and Doesn't Stop

A collision with a commercial
truck damaged the car owned by
Bert Jensen, south Redstone far
mer, about seven miles west OF
Plentywood early Sunday morning.
The truck which Is said to have
crowded Mr.. Jensen nearly off the
road did not stop.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-10-15

thing you wanted in a woman-every-
thing was not"
Everything / thought / wanted, you
mean" he corrected her. did you ever
see Sylvia close2" He took package OF
cigarettes from his pocket and offered
his first wife one
Frederick smilingly accepted
cigarette and light. "Yes. several
times" she informed him, settling her
self back in the big chair. "She made
me think of an imported doll. She
dressed In such lovely feminine things
and she was always SO perfectly
groomed often wonder how she
did it,
i can tell you," Larry grunted dis
gustedly. She didn't do it. Dollars
did it-beauty parlors and dressmakers
At night she looked like creased
ghost When she wasn't attending
lunches and bridge parties she was
Taking beauty nap, she called 1t
Why, got so | was actually afraid to
touch her for fear she would rub of
What good would your imported doll
do you If you couldn't play with it?"
Il don't know" Frederick grinned
Il never cared much for dolls. anyway
/ liked dogs and cats better. They
seemed more intelligent"
How well know that" Larry agreed
4 sometimes used to wonder If you
didn't care more for our dogs and cats
than for me-" He noticed her head
resting against the back of the chair
She looked SO little and SO tired. He
wished he dare pick her up and feel
her head against his shoulder.
did you?" she mused Come to
think about it, I believe / did spend
more Of my time with them. But 1t
was because they were always around
Dogs are faithful creatures, Larry
They didn't seeem to care about going
out nights. And even our cats stayed
home more than you did. But speaking
Of dogs, how's the hunting been lately7
Been doing much of it?''
r AIRY squirmed uneasily She had
- hit home. He remembered those
nights and days she referred to-days
when he had been with Sylvia and
nights he was supposed to be detained
at the Office on business. He had
thought he was putting 1t over on
Freddie. Thought she wouldn't know
He wondered now how much she really
had known of what was going on.
Nervously he tapped the arms of his
chair. i haven't had much time
lately"
OF course you haven't" she agreed.
still with the far-of look in her eyes.
u saw by the newspaper that you had
the dinner parties you always wanted
and ] wouldn't give"
Yes Larry nodded. THAT was the
one reason Sylvia put up with my hunt
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emotions. He didn't know what he had
expected, but certainly not this.
To find her again and lose her to
some other man, all at the same time.
was more than he could stand.
He might kidnap her; carry her off to
Europe or some out-of-the-way place.
But mol Men didn't do those things In
this day and age. If he knew the man,
perhaps?
who is the lucky devil2 DO know
hirn2" He tried to control his voice. He
hoped she wouldn't notice the bitterness
In it,
That's secret Larry. I'm sorry. But,
you see, If decide to do 1t. we are going
to slip away without any one knowing
it. I've made up my mind to that. One
big wedding was enough. 1t seems to me,
the biggest weddings often lead to the
most sensational divorces"
Larry remembered their wedding. How
well he remembered I'll Several hundred
guests, large church turned into
magnificent flower garden. Waiting for
Freddie In front of the altar, he had felt
himself swell uI and stick In his dress
suit. His collar became moose that tried
to choke him. He was aware of faces
faces grinning like chessy cats. The air
was heavy with the scent of flowers.
And the bridesmaids walked SO damned
slow, 1t seemed like 8 funeral procession.
His funeral procession
After what seemed like hours of this
Y. I~l fx& ~t.~yuk y1..o IA
She had taken his breath away, she
looked so lovely. like little white lily.
But 1t was her glorious red curls that
gave him strength.
In all her loveliness only the red curls
looked natural. Her eyes had been misty
blue-he wasn't used to her eyes being
misty. Her mouth trembled as she
smiled at hina--he wasn't used to her
mouth trembling. But the curls had
laughed at his discomfort and pledged
their loyal support all during the long
ceremony.
In daze he had repeated the vows,
kissed Freddie and walked down the long
aisle, seeing and feeling nothing but her
intoxicating sweetness.
There had followed reception at her
house, and food he barely tasted. And
what a time they had had In getting
away! It seemed as If every friend they
had made damn fool Of himself
Just as clearly he remembered the end
Of their marriage seven years later.
The night he promised Sylvia he would
tell Freddie. He had to resort to drink to
find courage, because he hadn't been man
enough to face her, sober. He had found
her curled up on the sofa. reading
He had heartlessly explained he didn't
love her any more, dwelling at some
length on Sylvia's charm. And asked
her to set him free. What q contemplate
way to treat any womanl She had taken
it standing; taken 1t like true sport.
Only her eyes showed the hurt he had
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-10-15

ing at all When she objected to my
hunting I objected to her parties. And
she had passion for entertaining
She invite all the people we know, a
lot OF them / wish we hadn't known
The dinners were perfectly served, and
| sat up and almost went to sleep, was
that bored.
II realize now, Freddie, what it meant
to come home from hunting trip to
one OF your hot meals served on the
kitchen table and tumble into bed right
afterward. admit never began to
appreciate you"
LIE SIGHED and stared at the gold
- lettered book on his desk. He didn't
dare look at her now. man had to
keep his self-respect and his pride. 1t
would never do to make a blubbering
idiot of himself.
Got another cigarette. Larry?'
Frederica asked, as If she had not heard
him
Sure" Larry fumbled for his
cigarette case. Il see you have taken
up smoking. Like it?"
Frederick nodded and smiled her
thanks. You used to hate to see
women smoke. Have you changed or
are you just being polite2"
Neither" Larry told her. But
Sylvia was a perfect chimney. hated
it at first Now I'm used to 1t. that's
all can't say approve yet"
Good boyl" Frederica laughed. You
really have done nobly for any one who
was so set against it. / really admire
man who doesn't approve of women
smoking. There aren't many left now
adays. Every one seems to think it's
quite the proper thing to do. / might
stop IL thought enough OF a man and
he asked me to-"
Larry knew she would, too. Freddie
was that sort. 1t was a shame she
had taken 1t up. He wished he had the
right to ask her to quit
II guess you wonder why I came
today after not answering your note
she surprised him by saying suddenly.
But I really came to ask q favor
couldn't ask before today. And I'm not
sure / want to now. 1t might spoil our
friendly little visit"
Go on. ask it," Larry encouraged
I'D be most happy to do anything /
can for you, Freddie
Frederica hesitated. "Well, all right,
think will. After reading the morn
ing paper I thought, well--I thought
you might help me decide a very i'm
portant question. I am thinking of get
ting married again, Larry And !
wanted to ask you IL you think should
We made such a ghastly mess of It."
You mean / made such ghastly
mess Of itl" Larry got to his feet,
walked over to the large window and
stood gazing out at fiat roofs and smok-
ing chimneys. his mind q tumble Of
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dropped it into the Waste-paper bas-
ket and called brusqr Come In"
Miss Smith entered, carefully shutting
the door behind her. There is lady to
see you. Mr.. Clark, she announced. She
refuses to give her name or state her
business. viii you see her2"
Larry's face plainly showed his dis
approval. Women who wouldn't give
their names usually turned out to be
book agents or charity workers soliciting
money.
Certainly not!" he answered en-
phatically. Tell her I'm In conference
Tell her anything. But i won't see heria
"Larry!" The waiting room door
opened
Miss Smith swung around I'm
sorry, sirl" she apologized. Il thought
| made 1t plain she should wait out
side.s
"Freddie!' Larry was across the
room In two bounds. Cad, but it's
good to see you'll Come in. Come in
and sit doWn!"
Larry dismissed Miss Smith with a
curt nod while his eyes took in every
detail of the charming Frederick. Same
fascinating brown eyes: same tilted
nose; same red mouth that demanded
kisses. but left him helpless to supply
the demand by its friendly smile. She
was dressed in the same little brown
suit. No, Of course, not the same suit,
but stylish new one of the same lines
and color she wore so we'll. Funny, how
he used to think she was plain and
hate those becoming suits of hers.
LIE was seized by sudden fear. Were
- her flaming red curls hid beneath the
little brown turban? He didn't dare ask
for fear she might have cut them of
Did he see tears in her eyes2 Or was
1t near-tears in his own that made hers
glisten SO? How he longed to crush
her Ia his arms, yet didn't dare.
You haven't changed much, Larry,
she said. gently drawing her hands from
between his. "A little gray at the tenn
pies. But it's frightfully becoming"
Her voice sent uncomfortable thrills
chasing UP and down his spine. He
pulled chair up to his desk and
motioned her to sit down. She was
standing In an old pose one he remen1-
bered he had SO strenuously disliked,
aer hands in the slit pockets OF her
little box-like jacket and her feet
spread slightly apart. AS she gazed In
open admiration around the room she
reminded him of a small boy seeing
.ircus parade for the first time
Like it?" he asked.
She nodded Her eyes, coming TO
top on his. were shining with excite
nent. "It's wonderful, Larry Didn't
Llways say you were about the smartest
nan in the world2 I've always known
ou would succeed"
II think I'm the stupidest!" he
lercely denied as he watched her long
ashes rise and fall. like delicate butter
iy wings on q pink rose. IF / were
mart I would never have let you got!
Frederica sat down In the chair
,rossing her silken legs in another
familiar attitude. why not, Larry?
Sylvia was gorgeous. she was every