Schlaps To Be Hanged May 20 In Wolf Point Jail Yard
Ferdinand Schlaps faces execution in Wolf Point county jail yard on Friday May 20 1927 after district court set the date for his death penalty following a prior delay. Schlaps confessed to the double murder of Te Geisler and his wife near Bern post office on May 1 1926, claiming low mentality and lack of full accountability. The Geislers were shot in the farm home and barn after which Schlaps moved bodies to the Little Muddy river and kept $10 to $20 found in the house. The jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict and death sentence after a 16 day trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Schlaps
Wolf Point
Paul
Schlaps
Te Geisler
Luda
Hove
Bern
Little Muddy
Geisler
Geislers
Moron
Schlups
Yimmie Yonson A Well Liked Play at Liberty Theatre
Minnesotan Yimmie Yonson captivated a large audience at the Liberty theatre on Wednesday night. Vida Crafe Club presented the drama with Boyde H Netzger delivering a notable performance as Yonson. The home talent production offered strong ensemble work and praised dedication from the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yimmie Yonson
Minnesota
Liberty Theatre
Vida Crafe Club
Boyde H. Netzger
Barickman Promoted to Glasgow District Wire Chief
Bryan A. Barickman, long time manager of the local telephone exchange, is promoted to district wire chief for the Mountain States Telephone Company and will move with his family to Glasgow. He is succeeded by Billings’ Mr Rooney, arriving soon with wife and two children. Ray Bourne transfers to Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan A. Barickman
Mountain States Telephone Company
Barickman
Glasgow
Rooney
Billings
Ray Bourne
Livingston
Allan
Devils Lake
N. D
Ieloreal Auxist
Mipbers
Lutheran dedication to be on May first
A preliminary notice from Rev. A C Joineon sets May 1 for the dedication of the new Lutheran church. Three sessions at 10 15 am 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm will host guests from nearby communities. Rev T F Gullixson of Minot will be principal speaker with several college and district leaders invited to participate. Seven Williston to Glasgow pastors and congregations are also invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Joineon
Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid
T. F. Gullixson
Minot
J. N. Brown
Concordia College of
Express Officials Visit Wolf Point on Duty
North district superintendent of the American Railway Express and G F Taylor route agent spent the day in Wolf Point in the interests of their company. They met Secretary Gordon of the Commercial club to discuss community matters in general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. North
American Railway Express Company
G. F. Taylor
Wolf Point
Gordon
Commercial Club
Wolf Point Becomes M A A Service Bureau
Wolf Point is designated an Information Bureau for the Montana Automobile Association. Secretary Gordon will handle local service, with the club authority to establish the bureau. Wolf Point will appear on state highway maps as an information and service station alongside 12 other cities including Billings and Great Falls. The M A A is affiliated with the American Automobile Association, aiding long tours. a membership card is a valuable credential in trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Point
Montana Automobile Association
Gordon
State
A. J. Breitenstein
Montana Association
Billings
Great Falls
Butte
Mrs Lovell Elected New Wolf Point Woman’s Club President
March business meeting results show Mrs. W A Lovell named president with a full slate of officers. Other newly chosen posts include Mrs. Thomas Kelly as vice president and Mrs. Charles Simon as secretary, plus department vice presidents Mrs. Livingston and Mrs. Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Point Woman's Club
H. N. Marron
W. A. Lovell
Thomas Kelly
Mra
Charles Simon
Thomas R. Forbes
F. H. Livingston
J. R. Burgess
J. G. Dougherty
Charles Show
W. L. Young
BH. B. Styer
F. 4. Livingston
F. OH. Livingston
Dramatic Department
Lovell
Study Department
Kelly
Livingston
Loan Information For World Veterans Aid
The United States Veterans Bureau provides loan application forms to postmasters in large city offices. Applicants should obtain, sign, and mail the note with the adjusted service certificate to the Helena Montana regional office for best results. Signed by Co. T. Busha Jr., Regional Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Veteran's Bureau
Largier
Helena
Montana
Washington Printer Joins Herald Staff
Harry Inman is the new fore man in the Herald shop succeeding W. H. Rogers who returns to Stanley and Minot. Mr Inman comes from Tacoma Washington and is an experienced all round printer. He has been on the coast a year and found it damp, so he moves to Montana where it rains only part of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Inman
Herald
W. H. Rogers
Stanley
Minot
N. C
The
Mr. Inman
Tacoma
Washington
Montana
Severson Returns From California Film Tour
Clarence J. Severson known as the traveling ambassador of We Movies arrived back Thursday morning from California. He reports a successful trip watching two major productions in Hollywood studios Uncle Tom's Cabin and Wines, with several other promising projects in progress unseen titles. He plans two to three weeks with family before resuming duties at the Butte film exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Movies
Clarence J. Severson
California
Hollywood
Mr. Severson
Butte
Club Leader to Visit Roosevelt County for Club Work
M Vangel Russell assistant state club leader will spend April 18 to 23 in Roosevelt County meeting with prospective club members. Clubs will form in several communities with instruction for local leaders to carry on year round work. Riseell Works focuses on girls clubs and aims to start clothing foods and canning clubs for facilities where elders can lead. Rural need drives this expansion, boosting Montana club work aiming for farm youth benefit statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Vangel Russell
Roosevelt County
Miss Riseell
Montana
Tnt
Tony
Monto Farme
A. W. Werdes
Clubs' Party Heaps of Fun in 1916 Variety Show
A colorful account of a club event featuring diverse acts and humor. The program included German jazz, spelling bees, and skits with characters such as the delicate, the smarty, and the fat girl. Highlights praised for entertainment value and the lunch tribute, with net park proceeds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Pofks
Tommies
Hindenberg
Smarty
Galt Perks
Nurse Mrs Waring Visits Wolf Point For Health Survey
Mrs Ann K Waring a field nurse for the state board of health visited Wolf Point on Wednesday. She also represents the Montana Tuberculosis Association and traveled from Glasgow to plan a county survey including school child health examinations and baby clinics. A Glasgow baby clinic she recently conducted was praised by bidders and health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann K. Waring
Billings
State Board of Health
Powers Named Secretary of State by Governor Erickson
William Powers of Bainville is appointed secretary of state, succeeding RL N. Hawkins who had filled the role temporarily during Stewart’s suspension. Powers, a longtime Bainville banker and farmer, is a Democrat with deep involvement in northeastern Montana politics and civic affairs. Hawkins will resume his deputy examiner post at month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Powers
Helena
Willan Powers
Bainville
Wis
Ventar
J. E. Erickson
Mr. Powers
RL N. Hawkins
Me Tawkine
Clips -T. Steware
Mareh
Sears
Ie First State Bank of Medicine
Powers
Lulu Tieneva
Wisconsin
Tshs
Painvile
Tinmianbacs
Montana
Montua
Come First Back Home From South With Cusker Race String
Dan Garouttee and Claude Clark returned to McCone county south of the river with Come First, part of Hank Cusker’s famous Come string. They sold other members in the south, kept Come First, and found success in Juarez Mexico and at Roseland county fair, Midland Empire fair, and Saskatoon tracks. Future plans include entering Montana fairs this fall with the Cusker horses and continuing to breed fast saddle horses from Kentucky stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Garonttee
Claude Clark
McCone County
Hank Cusker
Juarez
Mexico
Reading
Montana
Roszelmd
White Lightning
Gilbert
Midland Empire Fair
Wanagran Iip
Clark
Saskatoon
Come
Garouttee
Kentucky
Vida Dramatic Club stages in Wolf Point at Liberty Theatre
Mrs Luella Barry entertained the Vida Dramatic Club cast from Wolf Creek district in Wolf Point on Wednesday evening. The group, popularly known as the Vida Dramatic Club, was in town to present the play Vinnnie Your son's Yob at the Liberty Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Barry
Vinnnie Yourson
Wolf Point
Liberty Theatre
Wolf Creek
Vida Dramatic Club
Plane Added To Westland Equipment In California
Westland Way Inc of San Diego purchased a Ryan M-1 monoplane. The aircraft arrived in Scohey after a 1700 mile flight in 16 hours 18 minutes piloted by Frank W. Wuley. The plane, built by Ryan Airlines, is used in mail service and will aid air routes in North Dakota and Canada. Westland Oil plans include further government contracts and a New York to Parishop test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westland Way, Inc
San Diego
Calif
Scohey
Frank W. Wuley
Ryan Airlines, Inc
United States Mail Service
New York
Westland
R. J. Coughlin
Westland Oi
J.B. Townsend
F Grimes
Frank W. Wiley
Potato Expert Finds Right Soil in Berthold Region
George T. Murray, visiting Wolf Point for W. J. Roberts of Berthold, says Missouri river lower benches soil, after conditioning, is suitable for potato growing. He notes Berthold district’s strong industry, large warehouse, and advises small growers to target local or seed markets due to price swings and transportation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Murray
Wolf Point
W. J. Roberts
Berthold
N. J
Mr. Roberts
Northwest
Mr. Murray
Missouri
Signing Members for Wheat Growers Assn
R. M. Gire and Mrs. Gire arrived in Wolf Point to organize the North Dakota wheat growers association activity in the region. He reports successful initial signups for the wheat pool as he travels north, aiming to attract enough acreage to justify a local warehouse. The couple, formerly of Grand Forks, N D, seek a small residence to establish a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Gire
Geary
Gire
Grand Forks
N. D
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M.A.A. Service Bureau
Woman's Club
Severson
Mama's Pets
Underworld
Plentywood
Tut North Stars
Tom
S. T. Stewart
N. E. Montana
Neader
Christian Frederick Bisich
Bizich
Garonttee
Ass'n
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