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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-01-20
Lodge Cross Creek
Last Weeks e m

Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. SHIRLEY,
Mr.. G egory and son, and the
Anderson family Of Rotten
Grass attended the Farme IS
Union annual meeting in Lodge
Grass last Monday.
Joe hammers of Hardin has
been drill ing wells on the jake
Linthacum ranch the raSt week.
MI. and Mrs. Walter Roth and
family called at the Earl Miller
home las Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Clarence WeStbrook is
at the Pattyn home near Har-
din. Mrs. Fattyn has been i'll
TO. some time.
Mrs Oscar Hager and Tinky
were overnight guests of MI.
and Mrs. SHIRLEY Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Shib ey
called at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Roth Monday aft
ernoon. ~ g..
Mrs. D. Stevens, accompanied
by jaw and joyce Stoyaie, drove
to Billings Sunday.
Maurice Hults and Hal Pelk-
ington called at the Stevens
ranch last Tuesday.
Clarence Westbrook spent the
evening at the Tom Stevens
home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Miller and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Wilson and children called at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin
Hults Sunday. -
John Stevens attended the
special board meeting Saturday
afternoon,
James Cody spent Friday at
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-01-20

they make when they come
tumbling off it.
Drinking, after pouring a lib
Grafton of wine on the ground,
was a religious observance prac-
ticed by both Jews and pagans
a long time ago. We don't see
much of it wasted like that now
days. Our modern pagans just
pour it down, but not on the
ground.
In China, 500 million people
are fed from 217 million acres
iof tillable soil. In the past CEN
fury, 100 million Chinese died
of starvation. When we think
of that, does it seem so hard
to set aside a small norton of
each day in thanksgiving to
God for our security and bless
ings in this wonderful land of
ours?
When we feel satisfaction in
hating everybody it's a sure
sign we hate ourselves more
than anybody else.
Any Democracy can be de-
stroyed by too many strikes,
loss of faith in free enterprise
and by letting the Government
promise the people something
for nothing. 1t is about time we
all learned to stand solidly on
our own feet without our hands
stretched out to the Govern
ment, if we value this precious
freedom of ours.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-01-20
business caller TuesdaY.

business caller Tuesday.
A nine and one-half pound
baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Kindness at the Har-
din hospital last week.
George Colhoff plans to leave
January "a for Haskell InSti-
tute at Lawrence, Kansas, tc
major in auto-mechanics.
The students who left for
Freeman Junior College at Free
man, S. D. were compelled to
return home on Friday after
being marooned by the snow at
Newcastle, Wyo. Dolores Little
bear, Sylvester KnoWsthegun
and Ted Rising Sun are now at
the homes of their parents but
expect to leave soon. Milton
Eagle Feathers will also attend
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-01-20

the Tom Stevens home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Shibley,
Mrs. Oscar Hager and Tinkey
drove to Billings Thursday.
Carroll Graham was a Lodge
Grass caller Thursday.
George Redfield of Sheridan
called on Joe Schenderline Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Stevens
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Bot
SHIRLEY Saturday.
Walter Patterson of Lodge
Grass came up to his ranch on
Willow Creek Sunday to see
about his stock.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-01-20
WORLD WAR I INSURANCE.
STILL AVAILABLE TO VETS

p O. Bldg, Billings. 4z.#@s<%ea.
WORLD WAR I INSURANCE
STILL AVAILABLE TO VETS
A veteran of World War I
! who served at anv time from
October 6, 1917 to July 2, 1921,
still is eligible to apply to the
Veterans Administration for up
to $4,000 worth of United
States Government Life Insur-
ance. The insurance may be ap-
| piled for whether or not the
veteran took out such insurance
while in the service or has since
let it lapse.
World War T insurance
| CUSGLI) is available under the
term temporary plan or any
one or combination of six per-
manent types. These are: Or
binary Life, 20-Payment Life,
30-Payment Life, 20-Year En-.
doWment, 30-Year Endowment
and Endowment at age 81.
No veteran may hold at any
one time more than $4,000
worth of government insurance,
including the National Service
Life Insurance (NSLD available
to World War II Veterans.
To reinState or apply for new
U. S. Government Life Insur-
ance, World War I veterans
must furnish a completed re-
| port of physical examination.
These may be obtained without
charge at any VA regional Of
flee or VA hospital, or by a Ii
censed doctor at the veterans
expense.
Additional information or ap-
plioations for USGLI may be
obtained at the nearest VA Of
flee.
Next week Vets Mail Bag will
discuss the federal grant to OBJ
tain special homes for para
plegic (paralyzed) veterans au-
thorized by the 80th Congress.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
@. I am a. World War II vet
eran, discharged in August 1947.z
How much longer may I wait
before beginning my training
under the G.. I. Bill?E
A. You have until four years
from the date of your discharge
to apply for training. You must
finish your training before the
expiration of nine years from
the date of your discharge.
LOSS REPORTED 49,.
A loss Of $51, O25 to the state
hospital construction program
has been reported BY Robert J..
Munzenrider, consulting engin-
eer of hospital facilities with
the state board Of health. The
information was received from
the u. S. public health service
which made the ALLEGATION for
the fiscal year of 1850. The al
1otment for 1850 was $173,112,
% per cent less than the 1949
amount of $224,137. !
Munzenrider explained that
the reduction will hamper the
hospital construction program
in Montana.
-----N
IN the face Of modern adj
v~ancements, the Navy has given
UP it's old tradition of having
every officer competent to
handle every job bv setting up
specialist Duty Only" c1assifi-
cations for officers in the fields
OF Communications, Intelli-
gence, Photography, Public In
formation, Psychology and Hy-
biography.
ShOp in Hardinl j.
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school at Freeman.

school at Freeman.
George H. Jones, Lynn Nc
Elroy and Carl 4. Aldrich en-
joyed a popcorn party at the
Aldrich home Saturday evening.
Read the Classified Ads!
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G. N e
AI|alRaY

As a service to veterans In the
community, this newspaper will pub
lIsh a weekly column of news briefs
from the Veterans Administration.
For further information, veterans
should contact OF. write their near
est VA contact office. at RIM. 527.
p o. Bldg, Billings. 1855
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-05-27

presented q play in the Opera
Han in saltwater, MINI, for the
benefit Of colOred refugees.
One Of the largest celebrations
participated in by all the Negroes
each year in Minnesota, was the
commemoration Of the emancipa-
ton Of the slaves In the West In
dies. The first record Of such q
celebration was In 1883, when st.
Anthony, Minneapolis and ST. Paul
united in q mammoth picnic at
Hamm's garden.
800 ATTEND FETE
Each year, Is these celebrations
continued, they grew In size and
splendor. Often called the NE
gro's Fourth Of July" they were
looked forward to with much
preparation. Singing. speech maxi
ing, food, and other picnic devices
were used TO make the event one
70 be remembered and talked
about.
n tha iR7o collaboration sons
three or four hundred Negroes
and some whites a. spectators at
tended this celebration.
A Ar. .. c. Ysosv was sJos,sd
sbairmas 81 IA, so1vsv,lsa, m
Gel. RaboS bouEs, q urowi.o.,
NsarS % 8. Psvl, dolDvsrod ,ho
sddFsas. SsosPs bond fSEalshod
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-05-27

sidwell's band for this excursion
and picnic. They came from st.
Anthony, st. Paul, and Minneapo-
lis to take part In this occasion.
Speeches, songs. and food were
plentiful at this occasion, and the
sons and daughters Of Ham
came home with teeth chattering
but happy"
BLIND TOM HERE IN 90
Minnesota was not without its
Negro celebrities, and they often
came here in numbers - stage
players, singers, dancers, and ora
tors. In August Of 1859, Blind
Tom, a Negro pianist who was
born In Georgia, gave q concert
at the Opera House. Blind Tom
had been on tours all over the
United States and in Europe, Civ
ing concerts to many and varied
audiences.
It is said that this man, blind
from birth, but with q gentle APP
probation for music, and q genius
at the plano, made q fortune for
his master while on these tours.
Also appearing at the Opera
House. in March Of 1874, were the
''Tennesseeans," later known as
the Fisk Jubilee singers, under
the management Of q Professor
Donavin. These singers were tour
ing the north to demonstrate the
fact that the colored race was
susceptible to education, also to
raise means for the erection Of q
college. The singing was in q
truly artistic style, indicating
very considerable practice, and In
q manner peculiar to the African
race" stated one daily paper.
The Fisk jubilee singers ap.
peared In the Twin Cities often
after that and always with
Continued on page 19)
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-05-27
JAMES X. HILYARD WAS EARLY
TOWER OF STRENGTH; WAS
CANDIDATE FOR ALDERMAN

Perhaps one Of the most versa
tile Negroes In Minnesota was
James Kidd Hilyard, who had
more irons in the fire during his
lifetime than any other Negro in
the state.
All in all, he had been In the
cleaning business renoVating
and repairing clothing; he had
owned and directed q band; he
was a correspondent for the WEES
TERN APPEAL; In 1899 he was
an agent Of the National Savings
and Loan and Building associa-
ton; one year he ran for Alder
man-at-large In st. Paul; and
several times he was representa-
tive Of the Republican party at
many Of It's conventions.
Hilyard's cleaning and renovat-
ing business, which he operated In
1887, was located at 4ss Robert
st.
His band, called the QuadriIle
Band was established the same
year. He rented any number Of
pieces for public or private
parties.
In 1888, Hilyard was elected
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-05-27
81. Paul Boosted
AH-NegrO Fire
Engine Company

The employment Of q Negro on
the fire department or the estab-
fishing Of n separate Negro fire
unit followed the same pattern Of
discrimination and abuse laid in
the days Of slavery. The idea was
at first scoffed at and met with
many rebuffs.
Stated the saltwater Gazette In
1888: The st. Paul Negroes want
to organize q fire company and
run wild de- machine Let 'em in,
theyn get a stomach fuIl.P
Despite many complications,
however, Supply Hose No. 8 was
finally organized in st. Paul In
October, 1885. At first called the
Chemical Engine Co. No. 4, 1t was
stationed at Edmund and Marion
Streets.
w. g. Hawkins was lieutenant
Of this company; John J. Churr
was first pipemAn; Ed. c. Wan,
second pipeman; Randolph Benns,
third pipeman, and w. r. GOdette,
was driver.
In May Of 1887, Churr resigned
and C. H. Brown appointed in his
place. In July 1887, Wall resigned
and p. H. Anderson appointed In
his stead. In December, 1887 the
company moved 70 Front and Ma
tilda Streets. Hawkins resigned in
1888 and Benjamin was appointed.
In February, 1897, the name
was changed to Supply Hose Co.
No. 4, with w. r. Godette as lieu
tenant; C. H. Brown, first pipe
man; p. H. Anderson. second pipe
man; f. C. Tobie, third pipeman
and p. H. Anderson, driver.
In 1904, Tobie resigned and @.
d. Charleston took the job as
driver.
The first effort Of this company
at extinguishing q fire was in
October, 1885, when they were
called In the night to stop a fire
In a paint shop Of Beffrey and st.
John, at North 174, University st.
They were successful.
Several years ago this all
Negro fire company was disband-
ed, and now Negroes are employed
at various fire stations through
out st. Paul.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-05-27

Paul Daily Pioneer. which said:
1.-THE fact that colored gentle
men are admitted to the jury box
and that they are paid for their
services. while tarTying in that To-
cality, has walked up the "Ameri-
can citizens Of African descent"
IN this locality. Yesterday, groups
Of them were lounging around the
sunny side Of the court house,
laughing, joking. perforating the
ground with the after part Of
their feet, and impatiently waiting
for dat kort to sing out for desc
yer niggers ter KUN up an deel
our tustis'."
OTHERS GET HELP
Once things began TO happen
in Minnesota for the Negro, they
happened fast. The Negro was by
no means content to be pushed
back to the position he had held
In the South.
He was hasty to establlsh or
CARNATIONS to aid his black
brothers who were not 20 fortu-
nate as he. Two such organiza-
lions were the Minnesota Afro
American League and the Ameri-
can Law enforcement League In
Minnesota. The motto OF these
organizations was the Better
ment Of the conditions Of Afro
Americans; the opening Of new
avenues Of gaining q livelihood
and the material assistance OF
Afro-Americans IN the South"
These organisations, estab-
Ilahed IN 1854, were short lived,
and IN ls8s, another such group
sprAng up. this time launched
a. . Twin cities endeavOF, with
somewhat tire Same motto.
Earlier than this, however, IN
1857, Negroes held q state con-
vention to safeguard his political
rights and civil liberties, and to
secure his suffrage. John M. Lang
ston, Negro abolitionist, was the
central figure Of this convention.
Some local participants were
Ralph Grey; J. X. Hilyard who
later became active IN politics,
and who worked for the Northern
Pacific railroad; J. Q. Adams,
who later became the publisher Of
the 81. Paul APPEAL, first Negro
Newspaper in Minnesota; and Ia
rael Crosby. who Is said to have
established . fellowship at the
University Of AElnneSotA.
GROUP GIVES CONCERT
In April Of 1879, Negroes held
mass meetings. formed commit
tees, gave special programs 10 aid
refugee Negroes IN Kansas and
the South.
Foremost among these commit
tees was the "COlOred Emigration
Committee" Leading this group
were J. X. HIIyard, treasurer;
John Hickman. secretary; James
Henry and J. W. Enanes.
~ AaiaaSapelia . sroSp % Mo-
srsss vave = soassgs ~ No Assd-
smy 81 AlSsis - Falss lsnds - ~
FhosS s@lgFuuiR. Thi1 @osoY ives
sSas 70 The sovsrnsr q RanSas 70
10 disribSsOd smsns TIE NogFoSs
there.
During the same year, members
Of the st. Paul Dramaties Club
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-05-27
NEGRO HISTORY M MINNESOTA
SHOWS PROGRESS DESPITE RACE
PREJUDIcES AND HARDSHIPS

CCoasanusa from PaSs ~
people. Again. they were oighs
playtuIly ridieuling. compliment
ms or making q hearty plea 10
tho aid Of the black brother.
IN March 1893, Frederick
Douglas, Negro orator, author,
pontician. spoke in Minneapolis
before the Atheneum AssOola-
ton a. Penos Opera House. IL
& said that e that meeting,
there were more whites than
Negroes.
The whites were curious about
this Negro who could command
such an audience and be 90 highly
respected for his political and
social views. they followed hla
every work, and almost crowded
ne Negroes out to get a look at
him.
And, indeed, be must have de-
served much attention. A long re-
port appeared IN the Newspapers
the next day about his visit and
splendid speech. They marveled at
Douglas and said Negroes should
be proud 70 have such q member
of their race.
Several times aftar that, Doug
les visited Minneapolis, and a.
ways this wonder and respect was
shown. Said the Minneapolis
Tribune on HIS visit hare in ls7s;
sErsSsrisk DossIus ths do
sissSiahs9 ssisrsd oraSS, d ~
delivss ~ smmsss IosiUFs 81 ssIf-
Aaoda mon. Ehus tAs lssSwvS win 10
gfso@f 3 q eorageao sonsiuaion.
Much interesting continent was
aroused over the nrst case OF en-
parchment Of Negroes on juEios
h Minnesota.
A string Of burEiaries were
taking place IN the downtown dis
trict Of o. Paul and police for q
long time, made no headway To-
ward catching the culprit.
AZ last, they landed on q '1ogi-
cal suspect" q tan, stoop-shoulder-
"a Negro, who appeared to have
benn kept on his feet BY q push
On his rear end each time he start
"a to ait down.
rs JURORS NEGROES
This man. wins A. Harris. was
bfoughs 10 trial for burglary on
q Friday IN 1859. Five Of the ~
jurors who sat on the casa were
Negroes.
First Of these to Be sworn IN
was r. J. Stockton. n. Jernegun,
Henry Aaffit, Thomas A. jackson
ana Robert Hickman were sworn
"a later.
IN thar unfamiliar SURROUNDINGS
these jurors kept their eyes al
tsrnateiy on ths Judge and On the
prisoner. who really seemed 70.
lieved that be was allowed 10 at
down At last.
The fips Negro laRoes voted
for oonvictioa q Harris, ths
asFsn white jurors for aoqulttal.
a voEdiOt Of mot guilty" finally
was returned
After this. Negroes often SER
ved as Jurors. Protesting against
this IN q subtle" way was the 81,
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-05-27

no Starlet Hour Ten Cub met
wednesday, May IS, at 1901 Gin
ton Ave. So, Mrs. Rita Weston,
hostess. The next meeting win be
held wednesday, June 1.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-01
SKI CLUB READIE5 FOR SEASON; SETS
 UP COMMITTEES

Juneau Ski Club officials, eagerly awaiting. the beginning of the winters schuss-booming, met last night and made final preseason adjustments in the club oyganiza- ton.
 All necessary committees were set up, and a membership drive was planned which will begin next week and be climaxed by a club dance " } M
 Good news for tyro skiers was the appointment of Dean Williams to head the ski instruction and ski patrol committee. He is in charge of providing instruction for keginning skiers as well as main taining safe skiing on the slopes.
 Ski Club President Neil Taylor announced that a small portable tow is available for use in the Evergreen Bowl when there is enough snow for skiing there.
 Plans have been made to provide instruction for beginners in the Bowl
 Taylor also said that the Arts and Crafts Club has loaned the Ski Club its rooms in A.B. Hall. After the room has been fitted out, it will be open two nights each week with ski publications on hand and classes in dry-skiing for be- einners, he said.
 Axel Neilsen was appointed head of the ski tow committee. His com mittee will maintain and operate the 100O-foot rope tow in the Doug las Ski Bowl.
 Leonard Lowell was named chair man of the committee which will handle jnter-club ski competition and make plans for the annual ski tournament which will prob arly be held about the first of March.
 Jan f1OuSilldii Woo ~PP chairman of the clubs membership committee.
 Shirley Meuwissen was named Secretary Treasurer of the SKI Club for the coming year.
 Club President Taylor announced that an organization party of all available ski club members will leave the Baranof Hotel Sunday at g am. for the ski slope on Doug las Island, where final preparations for the season will be completed.
 He said ski club members max ing the trip should go armed with sandwiches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-01
APARTMENT GUTTED IN MORNING BLAZE

A fire this morning gutted one apartment in a building at 474 South Franklin Street. Answering a 1-7 alarm at 8;20 am, the Juneau Fire Department confined the blaze to one apart ment in the building owned by Mrs. Ludwig Myhre. Three other apart ments were slightly damaged by smoke an water Fire Chief A. Min ard Mill said.
 The building is to the rear of the City Cafe.
 Occupants of the bachelor apart ments had fled from the building by the time city fire-fighting equip ment arrived on the scene. No one was injured.
 Cause of the fire is not known, Fire Chief NH said
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-01
BURNED MOTHER HERE FOR TREATMENT AT MT.
 EDGE(UMBE HOSPITAL

Mrs. Bessie Edwards, Fairbanks mother badly burned in her home last August when fire killed her husband and two children, was brought to Juneau today by pr. William F. Smith, who has kept her alive for months despite extensive 3rd degree burns on her body.
 pr. James T. Googe, medical d. rector of the Alaska Native Ser- vice, said Mrs. Edwards was taken to the Government Hospital pending transfer to Mt. Edgecumbe for fur ther treatment. The patient is a native.
 Skin gratis and extensive treat ment will take year, Dr. Googe es- timated. Blood donors are being recruited to aid her, he said.
 pr. Smith is an associate of the Fairbanks Medical and Surgical Clinic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-01
WINDOW : BREAKING pROWLERS ENTER TWO
 STORES IN TWO DAYS

A prowler entered the Case Lot Grocery on South Franklin Street last night.
 It was the second case of providers entering stores in the past two days.
 Entrance was made after breaking a side window, Juneau police said. The prowler lifted out several eases of soap powder which stood in front of the window after breaking the pane. The soap powder was found this morning under build ing nearby, they said.
 Nothing else was reported taken from the store.
 Tactics used by the prowler were
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-01
Leffer Goes "visifing :"
 22Days 10 Go 125 Miles;
 Others Lay Lost in 5atk

Inefficient handling of mail il the Juneau postoffice was brought to light today with two occurrences involving 10 letters, only one ol which had actually been mailed taking 9 days to get to Petersburg
 The Daily Alaska Empire yester- day received a remittance from a subscriber in the shrimp capital, a bill for which was mailed him No vember '. Here are the postmarks which were stamped on the enve- lope, which he returned with his check:
 "Missent to Skagway = Novem- Der 8.
 "Missent to Tulsequah-Novem- Der A."
 A stamp showed it finally ar rived in Petersburg November 29.
 The remaining nine letters, seven addressd to Stateside postofiices, were mailed from Idaho Inlet by private individuals to friends, the other two were addressed to Fin land, also from Idaho Inlet.
 These were discovered by Empire mailer Lee Rox. The Empire secures empty mail sacks from the post office for use in mailing the daily editions. Well. Rox always shakes the sacks before placing them on hooks for use He shook one sack, possibly in the Empire mailing room for a week or so, and out dropped and fell to the floor, the n.ne air mail letters.
 They were addressed to:
 The Motors Insurance Company Oakland, Calf.
 The Alaska Fishermen's Union Bellingham.
 MT. and Mrs. Alex Turner, Berk- eley, Calf.
 S. M. Realty Company, Berkeley, Calf
 One letter addressed in Finnish.
 MT. Herman Talvitic, Parainen, Finland.
 MT. and Mrs. c. E. Siirila, Astoria, Ore.
 MT. and Mrs John B. Siirila, Riverside, Calf.
 MT. and Mrs. E. Manty, Berkeley, Calf.
 All the letters were stamped air mail.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-01

caid, J. Clark, Peter Brunger, Mae Rrunger, Eek Guerin, Marjorie Wardrobe, E. Movey, Mike Caruso, A. G. Woodley, w. Hope, O. Me- Adams.
 From Seattle: T. R. Delahunt, Freida Ellis, Richard Field, Mrs. A. Goetz, William Huckleberry, Elmer Jones, Lyle Jones, Mrs. Jones, Karen Jones. Ole Kasin, Sue Kennedy, Enc Klemola, John Leon tovich, Kenneth Perkins, James Saunders, Mrs. s. Smith, Greig Stroome, Stella Wallace, Virginia Snyder, Bill Snyder.