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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-09-07

One Of the most romantic stories
of Montana business is that of Or
ton Bros, pioneer music and muSi-
cal instrument dealers of Butte
and BOzeman. Soon after Lees
surrender at Appomattox court
house ended the Civil war, a musi-
clan and his wife left Council
Bluffs, Ia, and, in a prairie schOOn-
er drawn by oxen, endured the
hardships of the long journey to
Virginia City, mecca of the emil
grants TO Montana territory.
Seventeen years later, two years
after the death of her husband, Mrs
orion died, leaving six sons. The
mothers last wish was that her sons
never be separated by business or adj
venture. This is the story OF how that
wish was fulfilled.
It is also the story of how the firm
name of Orton Bros. became known
throughout the northwest, of how sue
cess was wrested from seeming defeat,
and of how the mothers influence,
long after her death, continued to
shape the deStinies of her sons through
the love of music.
During the panic of 1898, ruin was
faced by Orton Bros. Desire of the
brothers to realize their mothers hope
prevented the long line of business
failures from becoming one longer for
they knew that if their business be-
came bankrupt they would become sep
arated.
When their mother died, the orion
brothers-Al, Win, Fred, Walter, Jim
and Van-cast about for some means
of accomplishing their mothers wish.
Van solved the problem. Easily the
leading musician in Montana at that
time and a born leader, he took the
responsibility Of keeping his brothers
together. He called them together and
said:
Were going to form a band, Fred,
you play the tuba. VIII, you play the
tenor trombone; Walter the alto Al
and will play the cornet. jim will
play the bass drum"
Having faith in their older brother,
the others consented. Instruments were
ordered on a Tuesday and arrived Fri
day. Saturday night the Orton broth
ers band played at a dance. -Four OF
them had never before played musi-
cal instrument, except the old-time
dulcimer. Endowed with rare musical
talent, heritage from their father,
it was natural for them to rapidly
gain name for themselves as a must
cal organization.
The father was a master violinist
Of the old school. Few weeks after
his arrival at Virginia City, he was
known to every miner, prospector and
trader as "Orton, the best fiddler in
Montana" He played at many dances
and early taught Van TO play the dull
elmer, the stringed instrument that
was the forerunner of the piano Van
also mastered the cornet and bass viol
and the other boys learned to play the
dulcimer.
The family moved to Butte from
Virginia City in 1879. the year before
the fathers death. In 1882 all Butte
people were taken up with the skating
rink craze and Van for months had
been playing at theaters and skating
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-09-07
TJCO Face Charges
For Alleged FGLsity
lie job Benefit Claims

Two charges of fraud against claim
ants who drew unemployment COM
pensation benefit checks were filed by
Everett E. Lofgren, attorney for the
unemployment compensation commits
sion.
One Of the charges was filed in
Great Falls and one charge was flied
in Townsend" Lofgren said
Both of these cases involve claim
ants who misrepresented facts in draw
ing benefit checks in that they claimed
to be available for work when they
were not available for work"
Lofgren said field auditors OF the
commission now have investigated
statements Of over 500 claimants who
drew benefit checks and that he would
ask jail sentences be imposed IN each
case where the law Is violated
The law prohibits anyone drawing
benefits for any week in which ne had
earnings Of more than S. All claimants
drawing benefits also must be able TO
work and available for work, Lofgren
said.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-09-07

was led to the gallows he turned to a
blubbering imbecile. Judge Davis and
some other friends stood by him 10
the last But the Vigilante verdict was
memorable.
Strong men had executed a number
of road agents only short time before
without the least show Of emotion.
They turned away IN tears as the box
was jerked from under SHADES feet.
A messenger had been sent to the
ranch for SHADES wife, whom he dearly
loved. She arrived a few minutes too
late TO see him alive. Historically she
upbraided his friends.
why didn't you shoot him?" she
cried, $50 he wouldn't have died like
a dogl I'd have done it had been
here"
SHADES body was sealed in a tin
coffin filled with alcohol and taken
to his ranch. In the spring OF 1864 it
was taken to Salt Lake City. where a
simple slab marks the grave.
Until the last Of them died SHADES
old friends we're loyal TO his memory
when he was good-n necessarily
strong That his rugged,
fearless strength-that also was his
weakness--had led him into evil-not
criminal-ways was always matter Of
regret.
SHADES execution was the only act
OF the Montana Vigilantes about the
necessity and justice OF which there
was ever q difference Of opinion among
law-ahiding men,
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-09-07
Helena Woman
Tells of Relief
From NeuritiS

Read what Mrs. j. B Robertson OF
Helena, Montana, says Of her relief
from pain:
Il have been sick for three years and
some told me l had neuritis. and
stomach gases I also was very nervous
and could not sleep soundly at night.
It was very hard for me to do my
housework Finally. friend suggested
that take Wong Suns Chinese Herb
medicines and I received great relief
and results, starting with the first
weeks supply, and can truthfully say
feel better every day. I will highly
recommend Wong Suns Chinese Herbs
to anyone suffering from any ailment.
MRS j. B. ROBERTSON,
1915 9th Avenue.
Helena, Montana.
You have the same opportunity as
this woman, and may find the same
wonderful relief. Wong Suns Chinese
Herbs are available at the Wong Sun
Company, Billings, Helena, Great Falls
and MiSsOuIa, Montana.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-09-07

First Freshman wonder how old
Miss Jones Is
Second Freshman-She must be aw-
fully old, because I heard she used
TO teach Caesar.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-09-07

There are only $4,000 species Of back
boned animals but $4,000 of those
without backbones
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-09-07

Prohibition enforcement cost the
United States almost 81 10000 monthly.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
Alaska Salmon Cancells Trip

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26 {A') - The Alaska Salmon Com pany tonight announced the can cellation of it's Bristol Bay sal mon expedition. J. Paul St. Sure attorney for the Alaska Salmon Industry, in a letter to the unions concerned, wrote 'The Alaska Salmon Company will not under take any expedition out of San Francisco to Bristol Bay in 1940. The Alaska Packers Association and the Red Salmon Canning Company desire to send expedi- tions and operate at Bristol Bay but they cannot and they will not undertake to do so unless a mutually satisfactory working agreement is reached with all unions on or before midnight, Friday. May third.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
Two Men Killed In Political
 Feud Kentucky

JACKSON, Ky, April 29 (P)- Two men are dead and four oth- CTS jailed after another burst ot gunfire in the bloody Breathitt' county where enmity exists be- tween two political factions dat ing back to the bitter Barkley- Chandler Democratic Senatorial Primary of two years ago.
 County jailer William Combs aged 4l, was shot down from am bush neal the mountain county seat. Later Benton Sizemore, 25 one of his turnkeys was killed by a bullet in his back as he ap- preached the scene. Four persons were jailed, including the three brothers of Rudell Boone and Pete Combs also Arthur Lee.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
Plans Complete Reindeer Acquisi-
 tion Deals June l5

Chas. G. Burdick, transferred November 1, 1889 from the For est Service, Department of Agri- culture to the Department of the Interior as Special Representa- tive of the Secretary to purchase non-native owned reindeer in Al asl1a, pursuant to the Act of Con gress of September l, 1887, re- ports that the determination of the number of reindeer of this class of ownership has been com pleted and most of the deals have been consumated.
 Edward c. Kelly stationed at Portland, Oregon, as Special As sistant to the Attorney General, has been assigned to the Acquisi- ton Unit at Nome, Alaska, to handle legal matters. Walter J. Clark Field Agent for the Office of Indian Affairs from Washing ton was appointed fiscal agent to handle all fiscal matters.
 Roundups have been held on many ranges using Eskimo crews with U. s. Reindeer Service per sonnel in charge. While the herds of reindeer were being tallied through the corrals, scouting crews, consisting of two men and one dog team each, covered the ranges to locate and estimate numbers of deer missed by the roundup crews. Aerial surveys were made on all ranges to check on the work of the ground crews and to locate any reindeer which they may have missed. A tri- motor Stinson plane owned by the MiroW Air Service of Nome and piloted by Jack Jefford was used for this purpose. This air reconnaissance crew usually con sisted of MT. Burdick, J. Sidney Rood, General Supervisor of the U. s. Reindeer Strvice, the white owner or his representative and one or two Eskimo chief herders thoroughly familiar with the range being covered.
 Mr. Burdick reports that:
 An honest effort was made to determine as accurately as pos sible the number of non-native owned reindeer in Alaska and purchases were based on these figures. The white owners assist ing in the survey were satisfied that they were being paid fol all reindeer which they coulc reasonably claim. MT. Burdick': orders were that the Government
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The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
Nazis Assert
 Allies Planned Occupy Norway

BERLIN, April 27 (P) Ger many proclaimed today the ex- istance of a state of war between the Reich and Norway, based up on the charge that the Allies had perfected deep-seated plans to invade Norway, which German intervention had "foiled" by a few hours.
 Shortly after Chancellor Hit ler's sweeping proclamation end ing the twilight of the diplomat ic status of Germany'S invasion of the northern kingdom, Foreign Minister Von Ribbentrop announc ed the publication of document ary proof" that the Allies had planned to occupy Norway in ar effort to widen the war and de
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29

A high command communique yesterday said 24' officers, includ ing numerous English fiers were among the 2,900 men captured in the Stavanger district in southern Norway where no large land op erations had been previously re- ported. The communique did not say how many NorWegians were captured.
 Over the weekend a lightning 40-mile German advance enabled the Germans to strike at the rail- way linking Dombas and Storen. Both sides rushed up reinforce ments.
 At Rome, Dino Alfrieri, re- garded as a Pro-German Fascist, was named ambassador to Ger many.
 Britain announced that three German supply ships were sunk and more Allied troops landed at Andalsnes and denied the Ger man claims that four cruisers and eleven transports were either sunk or seriously damaged in the last AS hours. Germany said the British warshipS were damaged off Narvik and central Norway.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
Swift Smashing German Columns
 Endanger Allied Central Positions

STOCKHOLM, April 28 tP)- German columns smashing ahead across central Norway, Swedish dispatches reported, were moving with such amazing speed as to endanger British, French and Norwegian positions in the entire Trondheim area.
 Latest dispatches indicated that Norwegian units already were well scattered while the allied forces were giving ground before the pressure of relentless attacks of machine-gunning German air planes.
 The reports said a decisive bat tie was being awaited at Dom
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
Strong Allied Resistance In Central Norway Developing
 As Railway Is Threatened

UNDATED, April 29 (4l - A strong Allied resistance is appar- entity developing as a Nazi blow at the strategic Norwegian rail way IS threatened to isolate Al lied troops in central Norway. Stockholm reports said the Ger mans now face the problem of breaking through the supposedly strong machine gun and light ar tillery line the Allies have drawn across rocky GudbrandSdalen and the Glomma river valleys. Whe- ther the Germans will again be able to climb around the defense positions as they did last week. by sending columns over the snowy mountain paths depends on the Allies ability to cope with Nazi air power. Reports of Allied concentrations are regarded in Stockholm however as evidence that the Allies are alive to the 3ituation.
 At London. in the afternoon, war office communique announ ced the position at Gudbrandsdal en was unchanged"
 The DNB News agency report ed the Nazis captured 10000 ar tillery shells, many portable wire less sets and other war material.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
Bristol Bay Alaska Salmon Expedition Cancelled
Mime. 'Fetrazzini Passed Away


 MILAN, Italy, April 28 (P) = Mime. Luisa Tetrazzini aged 65 celebrated opera singer died in 8 hospital following a long illness She had been unable to take nou- rishment for several days, except occasional sips of champagne.
 She has been living in com- parative retirement for several years in her native Italy. Mme. Tetrazzini made her farewell ap- pearance in the United States in 1881 and her last broadcast in 1938.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29

stroy Germany.
 Von Ribbentroy asserted that Norway had connived in the plan.
 In a half-hour address at the Chancellery before diplomatic corps, foreign and German press representatives, high German nav al, army and air force officials said that during the German troop operations in Norway: I've found an entire plan of occupa- tion by an allied army"
 Even as they spoke the govern ment released a series of docu- ments purporting to prove that the British issued orders April 9th and 7th for the seizure of strategic Scandinavian points.
 The high command belatedly announced the capture of some three British prisoners in Nor way, among them a staff com mander bearing "a number of politically and militarily import ant British operations orders and documents"
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29

bas, a hundred miles south of Trondheim and seventy miles to the south of Storem. This is highly important railroad and highway junction where the road from Oslo branches off to Andals- nes-the allied troops landing port to the west of Storem and Trondheim.
 To the north, the German drive on Dombas was reported to have nearly reached that town, the possession of which goes far to- ward the control over the central Norwegian railroad network.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
More Million and Quarter Leave
 Relief Past Year

WASHINGTON, April 29 LPD- The approach of National Elm ployment Week" the first seven days in May, set aside by Presi- dent Roosevelt, brought from the WPA, a report that more than million and a quarter persons have left the relief rolls in the past year. Commissioner Harring ton said 100000 workers are leav ing the WPA every month, al though many are forced to re- turn.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
French Liner He de France Sails

NEW YORK, April 29 (P) - The French 34,O00-ton liner He de France sails Wednesday for an undisclosed port, but shipping circles said it would take a 12,00O ton copper cargo to Halifax for trans-Shipment to England and France, then head for Australia to do troop-ship service.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
South Polar Supply Ship North
 Star Arrived Seattle Today, Big
 Broadcast Is Reception At Dock

SEATTLE, April 29 (P)-Back from a trip to the Antarctic as the Byrd supply ship, the motor ship North Star moored at King ston, across Puget Sound, waiting to make a dramatic homecoming here with a nationwide broad cast at 4 pm. Pacific Time to- day.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
DOCTOR ORDERS DEWEY TO BED

COLORADO SPRINGS, April 29 (P) - Thomas E. Dewey was ordered to bed for a two day rest and treatment after diges- tive disturbance.
The Nome nugget., 1940-04-29
ATTENTION PIONEERS

The regular meeting of Igl0o No. 1 Pioneers of Alaska will be held at the Drifter's Club Build ing at 8 pm. Wednesday, May 1st
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-27
CHARLES f. PINKERTON
DIES in DETROIT

Charles E. Pinkerton, rs, native
of this place, died June 19 at his
home in Detroit, Mich, following
a three years illness of complica-
tions. He was youngest son of the
late David and Elizabeth Pyle Pink
erton. The family home here is
now the residence of A. w. Shinn.
When a young man the deceased
moved to GAINESVILLE, where he was
engaged in the wholesale grocery
business, and later in the wholesale
granite business in GAINESVILLE.
While there he was prominent in
the affairs of the Central Presbyte
rian church of that city. He moved
with his family to Detroit about 25
years ago, and continued in the
granite business up until his health
failed, about three years ago. He is
survived by his wife; one son, DR..
Robert Pinkerton, of Springfield;
daughter, Mrs. Allen Lowery of the
home, and one sister, Mrs. w. L.
Timmons of GAINESVILLE The late A
P. Pinkerton of this place = was a
brother.
Funeral services were conducted
in Detroit, and Saturday the body
was brought to GAINESVILLE for inter-
ment in Greenwood cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-27
JOSEPH CLAYTON DIES ON
OPERATING TABLE M

Joseph 11'.nn. 81. of Malta
township, died wednesday os 'ifa: !.
at one o'clock in Bethesda hospital
where he was taken for an appendi-
citls operation He was stricken
with appendicitis Tuesday afternoon
about four o'clock. He had gone
through the operation, but was still
on the operating table when he sud
denly passed away. Mr. Clayton
had been suffering with high blood
pressure. He was very large
man, having weighed 335 pounds.
The deceased was a farmer and
son place near the Beech Grove Inn.
He was good citizen
Joseph Samuel Andrew McDuffy
Clayton was born in Greenville, S.
c. He came to Ohio in 1908, and
had resided in this county for some
years. He was united in marriage
with Annie Gibson, who survives;
also one daughter, Mrs. Gail Norris,
of Oil Spring; two step daughters,
Mrs. Clifford Lett, near Morganville,
and Mrs. Blake Norris, Penn town
ship. He also leaves two half-sis-
ters residing in the south. While
living in South Carolina Mr.. Clay
ton joined the Southern Baptist
church.
Funeral services, while incom-
plete, will likely be at the Fisher
funeral parlors. Saturday afternoon
at 1880 O'Clock. Burial will be in
Deerfield cemetery,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-27
BALL-WALKER NUPTLALS

A beautiful wedding was SOL
emnized at 2 o'clock Tuesday, June
Is, at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Walker,
of Brokaw, when their daughter
Edith was united in marriage to
Theodore Ball, son of the late J..
R. and Ida Ball The Rev. G.. c..
Nutter officiated at the ceremony
The bride was dressed in a gown of
dusty pink crepe and wore a cor
sage of white roses. The home was
beautifully decorated with roses.
The guests were Mrs. Ida Ball,
Helen and Kenneth Ball of Bro
kaw; Miss Louanna Walker of Ma
rietta Miss Emma Van Fleet, Mr.
and Mrs. Ivan Ball, Marian and
Douglas Ball of Stockport; Mrs. G..
c. Nutter of Chesterhill: Miss Ruth
Gardner of Ashtabula; Wilmer and
Stanley Walker and the brides par
ents. Following the ceremony, re-
freshments were served. The groom
attended Taylor university school of
music and is a talented musician
Both the bride and groom are
graduates of Windsor township high
school. They will reside at Bro
kaw. In the evening an old fash
ioned belling was given the couple,
which was attended by large
crowd o.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-27
WAS NATIVE OF DEAVERTOWN

b. S. swingle, 70, of Newark,
died JUNE 15 at his home in Newark,
following a several weeks illness
with complications He was born at
Deavertown, but lived In GAINESVILLE
for many years, where he was con-
nected with the Munson Music COM
pany for long time After sever
ing his connection with that firm, he
purchased a music concern in New
ark.
The deceased was a member OF
the Lutheran church, the Masonic
lodge and the United Commercial
Travellers. He is survived by his
wife, Mary Gray Swingle; a daugh-
ter, Affs Mary Pierce of Newark;
two sofisy Robert F. Swingle, of
Nashville, Tenn, and Frederick B.
SwingIe of tSe' home; two brothers,
Leonard swfngl4. of Newark, and j.
A. Swingle, of Chscago, ILL.,; two sis
ters, Mrs. Alice Weaver, of Mans
field, and Mrs. A. J. Kline, of Wau-
seon, and five gran andchildsen.
Funeral services were conducted
at his late home Saturday afternoon,
with burial in Newark.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-27
DR.. d. III. NORTHRUP AND WIFE
TO VISIT IN CANADA

DIR. and Mrs Deane III. Northrup,
32S Third strwet, are the first to ap-
ply to Mayor Earl D. Schob for a
letter in lieu of birth certificates or
U. S. citizenship papers which the
Canadian government now requires
before entry into the dominion The
doctor and his wife are planning a
two weeks vacation commencing
June 30, and expect to visit Canada.
Passports are not yet required
for entry by United States citizens,
but the prospective visitor must
have evidence of such citizenship.
1t may come from the head of a city
government or prominent state Off
cial.
The mayors letter read: This
is to certify that DR.. Deane H. Nor
thrup and his wife, Arda Cross
Northrup, are residents of the city
of Marietta, Washington county,
state of Ohio, as well as native born
citizens of the United States of
America.
g = l will appreciate every
consideration given DR.. and Mrs.
Northrup by the officials of the
Canadian government.
"Given under my hand and seal
this twentyfirst day of June, 1910,
at the City Of Marietta, Ohio, U. S.
A. Marietta Times. !
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-06-27
YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS IN
COURT

This week number of boys from
nine to 16 years of age, have been
in juvenile court, charged with
stealing articles from number of
local stores The following boys
have admitted taking articles from
stores: Jimmie Pierson, Lewis Nc
Elfresh, Donald Palmer, Chester
Dusenberry and Robert Adrian.
Some others will likely be summon
ed in court.
Some of the boys have been plac-
ed on probation, and others are
pending juvenile court sentence.
Part of the boys have been in trou-
BILE before; with others it is their
first appearance in court The boys
admitted having taken articles from
the following places of business:
Red & White store, Dougan's $40
$1.00 store, Standard Supply, Twin
City Electric company, NJ & K, n.
C. Smith Transfer, Twin City Gar
age,, Edgewater Service Station. Clo-
yer Farm store, Western Auto Sup
ply, and Morris Hardware.
Among the articles they have
confessed taking are: Is knives
from the Standard Supply; two
cameras from the Twin City Elec-
trio company. Other articles of les
ser value, include tobacco. chewing
gum, candy, cheese, screw drivers,
and other small tools, junk, and
rental batteries, bed clothing which
was cut up into wiping rags and
sold for use about garages. The
articles they secured were placed in
hiding at different places about
town.
In their confessions the boys ad-
nit having broken into different
places of business at night, and at
other places, they took the articles
from the stores in the day time,
when stores were open.