Rathert Rites Held Sunday for E B Rathert
Funeral services for Mrs E B Rathert were held at First Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon. The church was packed and flowers filled the scene as Rev S A Walker led the service. Eastern Star members conducted the ritual and she is remembered as a charter Riverside lodge member and Civic League founder. She battled tuberculosis since 1927 and died after a pneumonia attack, leaving husband F E Rathert and two sons Charles and George, plus her parents and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Rathert
First Presbyterian Church
S A Walker
B. L. Shipman
S. A. Walker
Eastern Star Lodge
Mary Regena Scharf
Spencer
Towa
Fessenden
N. Dak
F. B. Rathert
Charles
University
George
Wolf Point
Miz
Rathert
The
Civic League
Woman's Club
Denver
Kalispell
F E. Rabert
C. W. Scharf
G. H. Flint
Germany endorses the Kellogg Pact approval vote
Berlin February 6 The reichstag today adopted a bill ratifying Germany's signature of the Kellogg renunciation of war pact. The vote stood 287 to 127.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Germany
Glasgow Man Named Director Rodeo Assn
Salinas Calif Feb 5 John E B Hartwig of Glasgow Mont was named a director of the newly organized Rodeo Association of America here Tuesday. The new group will manage rodeos round ups and wild west shows throughout the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salinas
Calif
John EB. Hartwig
Glasgow
Mont
Rodeo Association of America
McCone Man Receives Farm Life Check for Article
H. E. Prall of Sank Creek spent Wednesday and Thursday in Wolf Point stating it took him three days to reach the town from his homestead. He recently received a substantial Farm Life check for his article Some Horses We Have Broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Prall
Sank Creek
Wolf Point
Grant Given 90 Days for Crime in Oldtown Village
Cecil Grant, recently arrested on assault charges after breaking into a house in Oldtown and attacking two elderly Indian women, was tried before an Indian council in Poplar and sentenced to 90 days in the Indian jail, a penalty many regard as too light for the crime. Henry Bartz, arrested in Froid on a white slavery charge, was taken to Great Falls by a U.S. marshal to face federal court. Clyde Schwartz, already serving a sixty day sentence for stealing a cash register at Poplar, was released after completing his term. Walter Lynch, who ran a telegraph school here, was arrested in Great Falls on bad check charges and sent to Lewistown to answer them. additional bad checks are alleged locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Grant
Oldtown
Poplar
Henry Bartz
Froid
Great Falls
U. S. Marshall
District Federal
Clyde Schwartz
Walter Lynch
Lewistown
Fergus
Texas Murderer Kills Frye Mgr in Montana
Havre reports a Texas cowpuncher known as Charles Gannon killed Ralph Heyward, Rimrock ranch manager, after Heyward criticized his work. Ross, wanted in Texas for killing a stock inspector, fled via Canada to Montana, where he shot himself after Heyward’s death. Three cowpunchers were detained. one escaped to Browning. Mrs. Ross seeks burial for Tom Ross. Heyward’s family waits in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Tom Ross
Texas
Ross
Ralph Heyward
Blackfeet
Montana
Canada
Browning
Rimrock
Frye Cattle Company
Charles Gannon
Heyward
Jack Davis
Bill Martin
Hoffman
Martin
Gannon
Seattle
Cattle Company
Lincoln Tribute Verse by Bryant at His Tomb
The poem laments Abraham Lincoln's assassination and honors his mercy and leadership. It notes the nation’s sorrow, his task fulfilled, and the freeing of the slaves as his lasting monument. William Cullen Bryant signs the verse.
Civics Exam Answers Highlight Constitutional Claims
Excerpts from a county civics exam reveal student interpretations including quotes about liberty and rights. The text notes items on citizenship and the Absent Voters Law and mentions a move to Sioux City, Iowa, for a family illness.
Bainville Pool Hall Raided by Prohibition Officers
Prohibition Officer Jack Marmon with City Marshall Clyde Swant raided the Leo Conlin pool hall Saturday afternoon and found a small quantity of illicit liquor. Conlin was arrested and fined $100 and costs by Police Magistrate R. O. Lunke. He had earlier been arrested in a still capture near Frazer on illegal transport and possession charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Marmon
Clyde Swant
Leo Conlin
Conlin
R. O. Lunke
Valley Tribune
Frazer
Siren to Sound for Firemen's Ball Tonight
Fire chief B Howe announces a siren will sound at seven o'clock this evening to signal the Firemen's ball at the Coliseum. Residents should not be alarmed as Krebsbach's orchestra will provide music for the big seasonal event drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Coliseum
Krebsbach
McCONE CONTEST SET FOR FEB 18
The Conkiin Horsford commissioner contest trial is set for February 18 at Circle. Judge Ford, originally to preside, was disqualified by the Conkin side. Judge O. & Goddard of Billings will sit instead. Hearing occurred December 29 at Glendive. Horsford attorney John Kine filed demurrers and a motion to strike parts of the complaint. While Ford refused to strike any part, it is said some parts of Horsford’s answer were stricken. Pending outcome, Horsford remains in office per attorney general ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkiin-Horsford
Circle
Ford
Conkin
O. & Goddard
Billings
Judge Goddard
Montana
Glendive
John Kine
Horsford
Hornford
Call Central For Fire Department Alerts Says Chief Howe
Fire chief Charles Howe advises calling Central for fire department needs instead of contacting the fire hall. Central will sound the siren and alert the firefighters with the fire location, avoiding delays when the hall is unmanned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howe
Fire Department
Central
Local People Form New Incorporation for Opheim
The Johnson Porsborg company filed articles of incorporation in Helena to run a general mercantile business in Valley county with capital stock of 30000 dollars. Directors are Roy Porsborg of Opheim and O C Johnson and Edith Johnson of Wolf Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Porsborg Company
Opheim
Helena
Valley County
Roy Porsborg
O. C. Johnson
Edith Johnson
Wolf Point
Return trip from California ended in Miles City
Mr and Mrs Henry Diedrich who had spent months in California returned to their Nickwall country home by car to Miles City and train the rest of the way. They planned to push home but Miles City warned of bad roads, so they halted there. They found the journey pleasant yet 40 below weather contrasted with Los Angeles heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif
Henry Diedrich
California
Nickwall
Miles City
Diedrich
Los Angeles
Harpo Returns From Helena As Family Quarantine Hits
Andrew Harpo came home from a state county commissioners gathering in Helena to find a red keep out card on his door. Scarlet fever forced him to stay away with others in Froid hotel while his son had a mild case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Harpo
Helena
Andrew
Froid Hotel
Froid Tribune
Harbo
Wolf Point
Whitefish Editor Announces News Policy Change
Whitefish, Feb 2 The Whitefish Pilot, the town’s oldest paper, adopts a policy to print all police blotter news regardless of social or business prominence. The editor emphasizes news is news and cites divorce and family troubles as the sole exception to prior omissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefish
Mrs Prendergast Burned By Gas Blaze
Mrs Prendergast suffered burns after a gasoline fire near a gas stove Tuesday. While washing a dress in gasoline the fuel ignited and clothes burned. She wrapped towels around herself to smother the flames with help from neighbor Axel Grimerud who assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Prendergast
Marital Licenses Issued in Poplar and Nearby Counties
Tuomas iron Cloud and Eie abeth Youpee of Poplar obtained a marriage license for January 21. A license was issued on January 2 to Matt DeMarrais of Sisseton South Dakota and Miss Jessie Johnson of Culbertson for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuomas Iron Cloud
Eieabeth Youpee
Poplar
Matt DeMarrais
Sisseton
S. Dak
Jessie Johnson
Culbertson
Tax audit appointed by Dwyer for county hearsay
The Board of County Commissioners authorized J. D. Dwyer of Lewistown to conduct a thorough tax audit from April 1, 1919 to December 1, 1928 including Sheridan and Roosevelt County delinquent transactions at a salary of 150 dollars monthly starting March 1. Coroner Joseph Montgomery was appointed. A gopher poison contract was let to Bainville Pharmacy with related supplies from West stores. Frank Cusker led a local meeting on road matters north of Poplar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Dwyer
Lewistown
Sheridan and
Roosevelt J
Dwyer
Joseph Montgomery
Gopher Polson
Bainville
Frank Cusker
Poplar
No Extension Granted on Fort Peck Homestead Payments
A. T. Listng reports William Spry, U S commissioner, declines further extensions for Fort Peck reservation homesteaders to make due payments. The 1925 1926 acts provided prior extensions. November 1 1928 was deadline. Some entries date to 1914 and only partial payments have been made. remaining entries may seek extensions under the 1917 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Listng
Mirat National Tank
William Spry
General Law Office
Wash Incon
D. C
Fort Peck
Carload Shipments Being Received Now
C P Swedberg reports multiple carload shipments arriving recently. Forde was received by Motor Sales, Chevrolets by Northern Chevrolet Co, and auto trucks by MB Fargen. Cogswell Implement Co and Fargen each took in a carload of implements. Momerch Lumber Co received carloads of naste and plaster board. Cogswell and Northwest Service Store each took salt and syrup respectively. Mrs J F Cook left for Minneapolis for Market Week to buy for Cooks Ready-to-Wear and visit a Minnesota brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Swedberg
Northern Chevrolet Co
MB. Fargen
Cogswell Implement Co
Fargen
Momerch Lumber Co
T. Cogswell
Northwest Service
Mra
J. F. Cook
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Malta Beaten by Local Five
Wolf Point second stringers beat Brockton 17 15 as first string routed Malta 35 9. Nedrad led Wolf Point, Beyer earned strong guard play. Gilligan and Anderson starred for Brockton, with Bechtel Wright and Herman key for Malta in a low scoring start and late scoring flurry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Roe
Wolves
Brockton High School
Malta
Brockton
Wolf Point
Brockton Pa
Gilligan
Sparks
Anderson C
Tton
Boyd
Bechtel
Wright
Herman
Maite
Bertie
Misteldt
Marts
Inc
Trent Dlove
Wright Twies
R. Robertson
Garland
RT. PF. Herman Fa
Chinook Man Reported Missing After Confidence Scheme
In Chinook on Feb 4, Fred Harding a 29 year resident and longtime sheepherder disappeared after traveling with about 12 to 15 thousand dollars, allegedly to deliver to California. He met two men in Long Beach who urged stock investments. Sheriff G W Fleming sent detectives to California as locals fear foul play while court sessions resume Feb 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinook
Fred Harding
Long Beach
Calif
California
G. W. Fleming
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Presbyterian Church
Rodeo Assn
McCone
Indian Council
Bartz
FED
Court, GT. Falls
Frye
Mgr
Abraham Lincoln
William Cullen Bryant
Inglehart
Patriote
United States
Iowa Co
L. Marshall
Sioux City
Iowa
8. F. Wentworth
Mrs. Prendergast
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioner Spry
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