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The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-04-21
BUSY SUMMER AT MCKINLEY
BOOKED FOR CCC EER0LLEEf

springtime in Alaska IS signified
this month by the resumption Of Ci-
villain Conservation Corps activities
in Mt. Mckinley National Park. Sc
lected from CCC camps in Oregon
and Washington. 200 enrollees sail
ed from Seattle. Wn., April and
will return to that port IN earlyy
October.
Plans announced by the National
Park Service regional office of the
Interior Department in San Francis
co reveal the enro1lees will have a
busy summer.
Among jobs to be undertaken is
the construction of rs miles OF tele-
phone line from Park Headquarters
to Wonder Lake, across the park. A
garage is to be constructed. at the
superintendent residence, a ma
chine shop in the park administra-
ton area and a ranger station. Con-
siderable landscaping viii be carried
on at administration area, where a
number of utilities will also be in
stalled. Three miles Of trail will be
constructed in the Wonder Lake
section. Road improvements will al
so be placed underway.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-04-21
ASSEMBLY OF GOD MISSION
Mrs. Berta Vaughn, Pastor

." And they shall see the Son
of man coming in the clouds of heay-
en- with power and great glory
Matt. 24:30.
Sunday Il a. m. Sunday School.
Evening Service 7:45 Subject, The
Three Appearings of Christ
Tuesday, 80 p. m. Bible study
and Prayer meeting.
Thursday, 7:45 p. m Regular
Mid-week Service.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-04-21

the children. She shuts Hansel up
him plump. She then tries to entice
Gretel to bend down in front of the
oven so that she may push her in
and bake her; but Gretel pretends
that she doesn't understand. Han
sci gets out of the cage unnotieed,
and as the witch herself, Grossly
bends down to show Gretel how to
do it. the children quickly shove her
into the oven, shut the door and
dance around cheerfully. All the
gingerbread shapes in front of the
house are now transformed into
the boys and girls they once were.
They thank Hansel and Gretel for
their deliYerance. Then the father
and mother, who have been seeking
their children, burst upon the scene
and all ends with a final chorus Of
thanksgiving.
The operetta "Hansel and Gretel"
is being produced by the combined
efforts of the teachers in the grade
school with Miss Mayberry having
charge of the music, Miss Caldwell,
dialogue, Mrs Coulter, costumes,
Miss Armstrong properties and Mr..
Neyman stage. Dorisanne Barnes is
the accompanist.
Helena Gross, high school
student, is taking the part Of The
Cookie Witch, as It is a part re-
curing a more mature dramatic
ability than is possessed by the ay-
erage grade school pupil.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-04-21
At the Churches
ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The Rev. Arnold Krone
Deacon in Charge

Second Sunday After Easter
1000 IA. IA. Chapel Service at
WrangeIl Institute
Topic. The Living Christ
1000 a. IA. Church School.
Topic. Paul Wins Recognition
for Gentle Christians.
100 a. IN. Morning Prayer.
Sermon: Victorious Life
Gommemoration of Saint Mark the
Evangelist.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-04-21

latedly, secondhand, about some
thing they should have had
prompt and official information
about.
Whether the wedding is large
or small, Miss Courtenay sug-
gests Art Point Marriage An
nouncements; the 1899 models
are shown in the new portfolio
at this office.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-04-21

Old time friends will regret to
learn that Earl West this week had
word that his sister, Mrs. Bert
Tucker, is in very poor health in
Sunland, California. She suffered a
slight stroke a year ago and since
then has never recovered her former
health but instead has steadily lost
weight until she is but a shadow of
her former self.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-04-21
It's Never Smart
To Be IncOnsiderate

The 1899 bride may be ever
SO sophisticated, but II she's
really smart, she'll be con-
siderate, says Virginia Cour-
tenay in her new Brides Book.
1t is being inconsiderate when
a bride lets friends find out be-
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-04-21

All over 200 watts to be metered
separately as per schedule A.
SECTION II-No service will be
furnished for less than one a
month.
SECTION HAL payments under
this service to be made in advance.
No discounts allowed An additional
charge of one dollar ($1.00) will be
made to renew fuse plugs, plus the
cost of such fuse where current has
been used in excess of its rated
capacity. Connection to the outlet on
the float must be made by a rubber
covered extension cord which has
been inspected and approved by
representative of the utility.
SECTION IY-This amendment to
Ordinance No. 80 shall be publish
ed in the Wrangell Sentinel for two
successive publications, and shall
take effect and be in force from and
after it's passage and approval and
date of first publication.
Passed and approved this 14th
day of April, 1889.
Van H. Fisk, Mayor
Attest:
L. B. Chisholm, Clerk.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-07-07
Strange Murder of Samuel Studzimslkii,
Lewistown Pawn Broker, Fur Buyer

some mail. He noticed the closed door
and a package of spoiled meat on a
box outside the cabin. He entered the
cabin and saw what appeared to be a
heap of beaver skins on the floor
topped by the empty till of a trunk
Looking more closely he saw the feet
and legs of Studzinski protruding from
the pile He left the cabin at once and
summoned Town Marshal Marion
Burke. Burke did not enter the cabin
but summoned Deputy Sheriff Firman
Tullock and Sheriff L. P. Slater who,
with DR.. F.. F. Attix, coroner, began an
investigation.
Removing the trunk till and hides
from the body the men determined
that the old Jew" as he was known
generally, had been dead for some time.
A brief examination showed that his
skull had been crushed by a blow
from blunt instrument. From blood
in the trunk till. down the front of
the trunk and the fact that the trunk
top was raised it was concluded the
victim had been struck as he was
bending over the trunk in which he
kept articles in pawn. 1t was apparent
that the body had been moved to the
center OF the floor after the attack.
For some reason. not Immediately APP
parent, the blood had stopped flowing
before the body was moved.
On the floor, by the trunk, was a
heavy hunting knife in a sheath. Scab-
bard and handle were blood-stained
and some hair adhered to the guard on
the handle. An ordinary hammer on
shelf near the trunk was the only
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-07-07

and four 10-mule teams. Diamond R.
Brown was their wagon boss.
The Inflated Jim Bergan: better
fa@iar fgue at " she Benton G dosks
Jim was a real freighter with his two
10-mule teams and six large wagons
painted a bright red from top to
bottom. On Jim's last trip to Helena,
while driving his stock up Last Chance
gulch, to pasture, late one night, the
about 20 feet deep, the horse falling
on top of him. Next morning man and
horse were found, both dead.
Press Lewis was a very successful
early day freighter. He operated two
looking man and just as kind and
good natured as he was big. The late
Tom Coatsworth was an early day
freighter on the northern roads. He
was close friend of mine and many
times we eampe @, together on the t old
another unfortunate freighter. He had
four nine-yoke bull teams which were
destroyed by the Nez Perez Indians
on Cow creek in October, 1877. Three
: of his drivers were killed and Cooper
barely escaped ,s on fleet horse sGsiabt,ro
in those days, but it was a dangerous
vocation at best, mixed with plenty OF
hard work and exposure.
George Mayors. also had several
cattle teams on the northern road in
the early days.
This sketch will give the reader an
idea of how many teams were in use
to haul freight from the steamboat
landing at Fort Benton to all inter-
mediate points in Montana. 1t was a
slow but sure way of moving freight.
I believe the first butcher shop at
Fort Benton was started by Charles
Martin in the fall of 1874. 1t was later
sold to John Kennedy and Ed Kelley.
rode the range for these men at diff
ferent times on the roundup, gather
real men in every respect-good fell
lows well met.
Ed Smith was the pioneer ferryman
at the fort. He also had string of
teams in the freighting business, al
though he paid the most attention to
dian fighter. He had one finger shot
off while exchanging shots with Sitting
Bull. A few years later Smith had
competition IN the ferry boat business.
A man by the name of Mike Lynch
put IN an another n;l ferry boat, lower down.
Jerry Sullivan was the pioneer sad
dler at Fort Benton. He was, a fine
workman, but 1t was not long till Jerry
had competition. A man by the name
of Beckman drifted in and started q
second saddle shop. Fort Benton had
become the center of a great cattle
country and there was big demand
for saddles. Finally another artist in
the manufacture Of saddles, Glassman,
started a third shop. They were ali
doing a good business when left
in 1885.
Flanagan was the pioneer druggist
in Benton. He sold pills and notions to
the public for year or two and then
budded out into a real drug store Flan-
nigan was a man Of more than ordi-
savn9 hs Was aa Ees b %fnos
DR.. viii E. Turner was the first
Benton physician and surgeon. He also
kept q drug store and evidently be-
came quite wealthy. He took up e farm
on the first bottom above Benton and
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-07-07
other article present which might have
been Used as q WeaQQn

other article present which might have
been used as a weapon.
When DR.. Attix opened the dead
mans shirt a startling clue came to
light. There, on the old mans chest,
was one Of his personal business cards
side in blood were the letters and fig
ures, *. C. No. IT," A moment later
similar card was found on a table.
When Coroner George Creel removed
the body to the Parent building for
autopsy another clue was found.
Months later it was to become vitality
important. Creel discovered, deep in
neck, a twisted cord of distinctive pat
tern tied with an unusual knot. He
removed the cord and gave it to au-
thorities.
Lewistown, a small community, i'm
mediately became aroused by the STAY
ing. Stories of the supposed wealth
of the recluSe Jew circulated and were
crime aroused the citizens as nothing
before. The county commissioners Of
! fered a reward OF 81 900 as reports be-
| gan to pour in to Sheriff Slater, IN
dersheriff E. Martin and Prosecuting
Attorney Roy E. Ayers, now governor
of Montana.
On Aug. 81, at Roy, Walker P. Coyle
operator of tent saloon there, and
Joseph Dennison, bartender, were
arrested and charged with murder
They were taken to Lewistown anc
placed in Jail. 1t was alleged that
Coyle, on the night of the murder anc
about the time It was judged to have
! a street light at First avenue anc
Main street which reflected its glow
on the old Jews cabin. Dennison, g
close associate of Coyle's, was picked
up because he had been with Coylt
that night.
Authorities also learned that, a few
days before the murder, StudZinski hac
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-07-07

stocked it with blooded stock horses
and cattle. I heard later that he was
drowned in the Missouri river while
fording the stream.
Paris Gibson, trail-blazing lumber
man, came to Montana in the early
Bringing with him a limited amount
of sized lumber. he opened small
lumberyard at Fort Benton.
Pounds Great Falls
Making good on his lumber deal
Gibson later invested the proceeds in
sheep and established what was known
as the Three Island ranch, six miles
above town. Then his master mind led
him to Great Falls where he became
the founder of one of the finest cities
in the west.
Joe McMullen, a squaw man of Fort
Benton in the early days, was wounded
seven times and his squaw three times
by a Cree war party and they both
lived to help me put up hay for the
stage company 10 years later.
John j. Healy. I believe. was our
first sheriff of Chouteau county. He
was a very able and efficient officer
His brother Tom was undersheriff
John X. Biedler was United States
Benton in 1874. He was a fearless Of
ficer and quick with a gun. have
seen X, as he was called, toss a fruit
can out in front OF him, take a six
gun in each hand and keep the can
rolling till both guns were emptied.
T His quick action with a gun caused
Charles Rowe kept what was called
the Overland hotel, where the Over
land stage with its passengers stopped
each night. This place became quite
a hangout for loungers to see who
came in each evening on the mail
wagon.
Bill Rowe was sheriff after Healy,
and Charley was his deputy. Later Bill
Rowe had the overland mail and stage
contract from Benton to Helena for
four years, relieving the Gilmore &
Salisbury Co.
Sam Gets, who was manager of the
stage line for several years is worthy
man and a trailblazer in Montana.
Jim McVevit was an early day resi-
dent OF Fort Benton and was elected
sheriff Of Chouteau county twice. His
brother Tom came later.
Herman Prinkman was in Benton
when landed there. He was a carpen-
ter by trade. Even If he did get hung
up on barbed wire fences coming home
some nights, he was a very good
citizen.
Pat Whelan was a sergeant in the
army stationed at Fort Benton. He
ldteI OeCelne FARMER.
Bill Emilton drifted in later and To-
Gated on a ranch four miles below
town on the Teton river.
John Murphy was the pioneer milk
man. He allowed his cows to drink
too much Missouri river water. When
minnows appeared in the milk he was
turned down. Liver eating" Johnson
was frequent visitor among the old
timers. He was a typical frontiersman
and an expert shot with rifle
yellowstone" Kelly. noted early day
scout, often called on the officers at
Fort Benton while on government
scouting trips.
Calamity Jane, who drove two yoke
Of steers across the plains in early
days, often visited friends at Fort Ben
ton. This roundup Of old-timers takes
IN most Of the population found at
Fort Benton IS years ago.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-07-07

swiftly to complete his task. He bent
over the PROSTATE body of his victim:
There was heavy, choking gasp and
then, sound ceased.
Quickly the work of looting the
cabin went ahead. Then the front door
opened again, quietly slowly. Stepping
out and cautiously closing the portal,
the killer slipped away into the night.
In such a fashion took place the
opening scene of a Montana crime mys-
terry which the Helena Independent
editor of that day termed, The most
sinister example of degeneracy in
American criminology."
Before the case was cleared from
court it developed into one of the most
peculiar crime accounts in the history
of the northwest. The writer wishes. to
point out that there never was legal
conviction of murder in the case and
that this account fixes no blame. 1t
merely is an authentic presentation of
facts from court records involving as
unusual miXup as ever confronted
authorities and public.
Crime Discovered Aug. rs
The crime was discovered the morn
ing of Aug. 25 by j. w. Luton, who
called at the Studzinski cabin with
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-07-07


~ and Samuel Studzinski, 81,
buyer of furs and loan
broker, was glad it was over. He
was seated in his little shack just
off Main street at First avenue in
Lewistown, where, since the fail
ure of the Castle silver mines, he
had been making his living. 1t was
near 10 p. m, and the old man
was about to retire. AS he prepared
for bed there was a knock at his door
He opened it and admitted the caller
without question.
The light in the cabin burned stead
lily for few minutes. Suddenly, it
was eXtinguished.
To the reek of hides and the pc
culiar preservative Studzinski used on
them was added the faint of human
blood. The caller had turned killer,
striking the defenseleSs old man to the
floor where he lay and moaned. An
noyed by the noise the killer move,
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-07-07

The above statuette of Samuel Stud
zinski, Lewistown murder victim of
1905, was made by the late Henry
Suprenaut, Central Montana artist and
sculptor, shortly after Studzinski's
death. The figure. modelled offhand
from lump of putty, is said by those
who knew him to be a remarkable
likeness. 1t is one of the few surviving
examples of the work of Montana
artist whose sculpturing. many be-
lieved, would have won him fame had
Suprenaut been given a chance to pub
licize his works. The figure is in the
keeping of Tom Gregory, clerk of the
court, at Lewistown. Photo by the
author.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-07-07
By CHAD WALLIN

UG. %, 1905, had been hot,
! and Samuel Studzinski, 81,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
LINEUpS SHAPE IN TURKEY DAY
 GRIDIR0N FEST
Bears and Sourdoughs ir Midst of Heavy Prae-
 tite for Big Event

LineupS are taking shape for Tur- key Days Gold Bowl Football Fest at Firemen's Park, and both Sour dough and Baranof Bear squads are whipping swiftly into shape.
 Yesterday evening the Sourdoughs got in a strenuous three-hour prac- tice at the High School gymnasium under head coach Tom Dyer and his assistant Fred Aver.
 Two teams were thrown together for more efficient practice, out of which will come the starting lineup for the game. The Bears, under Coach Conrad Puhr and his assist ant Joe Selliken, have also drawn up enough material for two squads
 Tonight, the Sourdough squad meets at o'clock in the skating rink, while the Bears were to hold forth this afternoon at the ball park.
 Here's how they are working out.
 Scurdous hs--z team: Left end oss vcris; left tackle, Gene Auger; fit guard Roy Banta; Center, Dan
 y.c; rig guard, Allen Johnstone; gh. tackle. V.c Rue; right end, ay Scha '; quarterback, Jerry AL n; right half, Max Lewis; left alf, Bill Hixson; fullback, Jim liam.
 D Tea Il it eud. Bill Alexander; 1t tack5c, Les Chacey; left guard
 9 F'f oe~ter. Stanley Hughes, ght sgf C~o~ee Spelvin; righi
 ckle iE'v'-'N w stall; right end shn fraeal; quarterback, Sam Ben 3r. right half, H. S. Brown; full ack, Guy Schupert.
 Also on the Sourdough squad ut not present at plactice last ev- oning, are Harley Johnson, center; Clint Alexand der, back; Harry Hughes, back; Walter Hyatt guard, and Billy McCann, end.
 On the Bear squads are Centers Wood and Martin, Guards Chicker- ing, Gubser, Anderson and Brazille,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
.YAkUTAT HUNT PRODUCES BIG
 BAG OF BEARS
Detroiier Knocks Over One Brownie Squdring
 Over Ten Feet

After two months at Yakutat on his biennial big game hunt to AL aska, George "One-Shot" ONeill sailed south through Juneau last night on the steamer Alaska, re- turning to his home in Detroit with a good bag of game.
 ONeill, who hunted out of Yaku- tat with Guide Harry Breamer, shot two brownies one measuring 10 feet Q inches square, three black bear and two wolves, pronounced his sea- son this year "one of his best" but said he will be back in 194l.
 He is chief of the freight claims department for the Pore Marquette Railway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
STATION KINY K INSTALLING
 TRANSMITTER
Work Requires Services of Two Experts on "A
 Hour Shift

Assembling l,000-watt trans hitter is no easy job. It takes two good men and true to put all things in the proper places.
 All of this is merely by way of saying that KINY is using the "A hour services of both Vincent I Kraft, construction engineer for the local station and Fred Heister, the chief tecmician in charge of the station.
 More than 1000 miles of wire, almost ton of power transforming equipment and over 100000 miles of well-studied printed matter arc just a few of the requisites fol setting up Alaskas newest voice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
FOREST SERVICE
 H0MESITES NEAR
 SEWARD POPULAR
Chuck Forward Returns Al. fer Settlement Work,
 Kenai Peninsula

A considerable demand for home sites in the Chugach National For est north of Seward is reported by Charles H. Forward, Forest In- spector who returned from the Westward yesterday on the Alaska.
 Forward has been laying out homesite tracts and helping settle people on them. Such homesites can be patented after three years.
 Large blocks of sites are being laid out by the Forest Service to promote orderly. development of the country on the part of set-
 tiers, Regional Forester B. Frank Heintzleman said The sites are being surveyed where settlers can have advantage of schools, roads and opportunities for employment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
IFFERT MARKS
 BEST SCORE IN
 ALLEY CONTEST

Harry Iffert, of George Brothers, hit his stride last night to tally 560 and lead the keglers at the Bruns- wick when bis team beat the Case Lot Grocers four times.
 The Druggists won three of four from the Barbers with the advantage of 72-pin spot.
 Tonight's games are California Grocers vs. New Alaskan, and Irv- ing's vs. Royal Blue. Tomorrow, Ju- neau Florists roll Brunswick, and Rainier Beer rolls Cosmopolitans.
 Last nights scores were as fol- lows.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
MAURICE JOHNSON
 OPENS LAW OFFICE
 IN 5HATTU(k BLDG.

Maurice T. Johnson. young Ju- neau attorney, has opened law cffice here at Room Il of the Shat tuck Building in quarters vacated by Dr. Robert Coffey.
 Johnson was admitted to the AL aska bar year ago by transfer from the States. His office hours are from 8 in the morning until l o'clock .n the afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
Robert Fuller Will Instruct, Hobby Club

Robert Fuller, whose work on the .Juneau-Harris monument received such favorable comment, will give interesting instructions in sculptur- ing at next Monday nights meeting of the Hobby Club. The organiza- tion meets each week at 7:30 o'clock in the Parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church.
 Last evening colored slides were shown by Maxine Williams, and Mrs. Ted Danielsen gave instructions in tinting. Dramatic group work IS being done by those interested in theatre work, and another group will start work on "felts" for use as Christmas gifts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
JACK DEMpSEY'S
 pR0TEGE WINNER,
 KNOCKOUT ROUTE
Former Ch a mpion Sees Clarence Burman Vie-
 tor Over Joe 0gafii

NEWARK, N. J., Oct. 24.-Jack Dempsey looked on last night from the ringside while one of his heavy weight proteges, Clarence Burman, of Baltimore, scored a six-round knockout over Joe Ogatti, of Toms River.
 Another, Wild Bill" Boyd, of Se- attle, dropped close l0-round de- cision to Henry Cooper, of New York.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24

A tart lemon filling is delicious between two baked layers of yell low, white or spice cake Here S a good recipe: Mix 3 tablespoons butter, two tablespoons lemon juice. A teaspoon grated lemon rind a speck of salt and IF cups confec- tioner's sugar Beat until creamy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
DOCTOR PAGES ELkS' BOWERS
 BY 565 TALLY

Dr. A. w. Stewards 565 paced Elks bowlers last night. His Dark Horses won the first game, lost the next two, and won the tally, rolling the Medicos.
 The Mail Clerks won two from tie Cooks and took the total, while the Sharks won two of three and total from the Butchers.
 Tonight's games are Brewers vs. Grocers, Fosters vs. Luckies and Builders vs Mallards.
 Scores last night were as fellows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24

Tackles Chin ella, Oakley, and Schumney, Ends Lambert. Flint, .Redmans LOTS and Gubser; quarter, Selliken and Campbell. Halves. Rus sell, Lewis, Thomas, Williams and Todd; fullbacks, Eustace, Hulk and Pope.
 The Bears have been holding daily practice at a. m and p. m., while tomorrow night at 2 D. m, the skat- ing rink will be the practice scene.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
Chape|ddies Meet
 Tomorrow Evening

The Chapeladies' regular meeting will be held tomorrow. night at the home of Mrs. Virgil Newell on Glacier Highway. All women of the community are extended an invitation to attend the session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-24
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
 FIGHT TO DRAW

ATLANTA, Oct. 24.-Ken Overlin of Decatur, Illinois, ranked as num- Der two middleweight of the na- tion, and Big Ben Brown, ranked fifth, fought 10-round draw last night.