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Wolf Point Herald

Location

Wolf Point, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1928

Page

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B and B Worker Dies Beside Great Northern Track

Nick Christianson a 38 year old single man died after being struck by a through freight engine east of Wolf Point on May 5 while serving as a flagman for a B and B construction crew. Coroner investigation halted by lack of conclusive facts. services held May 8 at Greenwood Cemetery.

Nick Christianson Great Northern Wolf Point Christianson America DeWane Soreman Matson Gordon Greenwood Cemetery A. O. Johnson First Lutheran Church

Judge Paul to file on Republican ticket for reelection

While presiding in district court Judge S. E. Paul announced he will seek reelection and file on the Republican ticket. He said his official announcement will appear soon.

Paul District Court S. EB

Richland County Opens New Court House in Grand Celebration

A large crowd gathers in Richland County as the new court house opens with an all day program. About 1500 attendees from Richland and nearby towns tour the building while county officials lead a reception and photos are taken. Cars from Glendive and other points join farmers and residents in a festive ceremony led by County Attorney Carl L Brattin.

Sidney Herald Richland County Court House Herald Carl L. Brattin Miles City

Knights of Columbus State Convention at Great Falls

Knights of Columbus plan state convention in Great Falls on May 14 and 15. A class of over 180 initiates the fourth degree on May 12, with a banquet in the Hotel Rainbow Palm room for about 890 guests. Hugh N Marron of Wolf Point will speak at the banquet. Delegates from Wolf Point Council 1955 include J DeWane and Hugh Marron plus 48 delegates and several other named attendees from Glentana Oswego and nearby towns.

Knights of Columbus Great Falls Ith Rainbow Hugh N Marron Wolf Point J. ©. DeWane Mike Filggerall Dan O'Vonnor Andy Sclmeter Urban J. Riebe Glentana Hey J_ Richard Glentana Alee

Law and Motion Day in District Court Wednesday

In district court on law and motion day Wednesday Chas Leeds pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the killing of Pete Proctor. Eric Moum of Poplar was appointed to defend him. A divorce was granted to Helen Youpee from Frank Youpee of Poplar. Minor Geo Tunnison was sentenced to the state industrial school at Miles City.

District Court Chas. Leeds Pete Proctor Eric Moum Poplar Helen Youpee Frank Youpee Geo. Tunnison Miles City

Concert Pleases at Lutheran Church

Attendees praised the Kristoffersons after a Monday evening concert at the Lutheran church. Elder Mr Kristofferson has 49 years of singing experience and has delighted audiences in Skandinavian countries Germany and England. He tours America now with his son an accomplished pianist and University of Oslo student accompanying him. If advertised more, the church would have been crowded.

Lutheran Church Kristoffersons Kristoffferson Germany England Ameriica University of Oslo

Prohibition Petition Surpasses Signatures in Montana

Headquarters in Helena reports the Montana referendum petition for a prohibition statute under the 18th Amendment has far exceeded the required signatures. Roosevelt County generated ample support and more signatures are welcome from any qualified voters at The Herald office.

Helena Montana Roosevelt County Herald

Two Boys Sentenced for Industrial School Transfer

Sheriff Anderson and Under sheriff Council will transport Arthur Gates and Geo. Tunnison to the Miles City state industrial school on Friday. A Monday wedding to Mr. and Mrs. John Matefovsky of Poplar was noted. Baby births include Louise Shields daughter on May 9 and Lerton Hall daughter on April 80.

Sheriff Anderson Undersheriff Miles City Arthur Gates Geo. Tunnison John Matefovsky Poplar

Richy Golf Team Invitation For Sunday Match

Rogers of the local club invites the Richy Golf Team for a Sunday match, awaiting reply though expected to accept. The course is undergoing extensive improvements with greens and tees moved and length increased. A road to the grounds has been built and directions given from Roosevelt highway.

Rogers Richy Golf Club Richey G. N

Oswego Pupils Win Frazer Meet

Oswego school children under Miss Mildred Mal bert and Miss Thale Scott won numerous prizes at Frazer Meet. Firsts include 16 events across grades from 3rd to 8th, with many students named for reading, spelling, arithmetic, geography, and grammar.

Oswego Mildred Malbert Thale Scott Tommy Dempsey Edith Bearskin Leslie Nichols Ragnhild Dranz Herman Wright Loren Frerick Rachel Nelson Nellie Lingle Philiphine Long Gretchen Stuebbe Cyril’ Nelson Ben McClammy Anna Long Jay McCrea Robert Burns Orlin Witty Retchen Stu

Next Law and Motion Day Delayed to June 6

Judge Payl will not hold another law and motion day until Wednesday June 6. The long interval follows naturalization sessions on May 1 and May 24 at Leahey and Plentywood and the legal holiday Memorial Day on May 20.

Payl Leahey and Plentywood

Licenses Issued for Marriages in Various Localities

On the fourth a license was issued to Geo Henry Grunst of Culbertson and Annie Josephine B Moorhead Minnesota. On May seventh Ross Frederil jer and Mrs Belle Allisen of Freid were granted a marriage license. John H Appelgren is sick with.

Seth Thos. Buckles Pop Mar Mary Wakana Canada Geo. Henry Grunst Culbertson Annie Josephine Moorhead Minn Lee Ross Frederi I Jer Belle Allisen Freid

Mother's Day Song and the lore of Home Sweet Home

The piece recalls Home Sweet Home as a defining song of Mother's Day, noting its London debut in 1823 and enduring fame in America. It discusses Payne's poem, Bishop's music, and the Covent Garden purchase driving the opera adaptation Clari, the Maid of Milan.

London John Howard Payne Sir Henry Bishop America Bishop Kembly Covent Garden Theatre Payne Milan Home, Sweet Home

County Conventions Elect Delegations

The Coppal dice convention at Painville elected Harry T Sandy Fred Thrher and Arif M Fear as delegates to the Helena meeting on May 15. W L Young O T Stennes also attended with Mr Fourie and Mr Turner directing, aiming to push Senator Schnitzler’s name for the national delegation. Democrats at Poplar chose Wm Powers W J Kearney and J C Dwyer as delegates to Helena with Dwyer as county chairman and Judge Charles Gordon named an alternate.

Copaldice Painville Tuewday Harry T Sandy Bainville Fred Thrher Poplar Arif’ M. Fear Wolf Point Wate Helena Fourie Rinnevelt County Sinieatior Turner W L. Young 0. T Stennes

Change in City Administration New Mayor and Police Chief

The new city administration took office Monday May 7 with O T Stennes as mayor and Edward W. Nichol named chief of police. Jacob Seel becomes city clerk, with extra duties, while Peter Lenz remains water superintendent. Committees include Finance Garden Streets and alleys Police and fire Parks and Water Health. Mayor Stennes stressed cutting water costs and outlined interim priorities.

Appelgren O, T Stennes A. M. Poulson Heinze G. Collins Stennes Edward W. Nichol Todd Shamley Walter Reichert Verne Hubbard Glen Vinson A. M. Hanson James Holsclaw T. J. Blackmon Nichol Jacob Seel F.C Williams Swedberg Geringer Collins Poulson J.J. DeWane John O. Garden Herald

Hazelbaker enters race for Lieutenant Governor of Montana

State Senator Frank A. Hazelbaker announces from Dillon as a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor. He is a Beaverhead entrepreneur and farmer with long ties to Montana agriculture, politics, and Dillon’s business community. Also noting visitors from Wisconsin, George Fortune and his father discuss land interests in the area.

Frank A. Hazelbaker Dillon Montana Hazelbaker Beaverhead Beaverhead Amnity Flo Montane Normal School Bik Hole Wikdom Thin Amerlva Haaptinker Trentock Ate Brantly Montana Supreme Court Treasure State Wisconsin George Fortune W. G. Fortune Geo. Fortune

Annual 10-Mill Levy Election Notice

J L Jensen, clerk of the school board, calls attention to the annual 10 mill levy election to be held at the school house Saturday afternoon from two to six. Freeholders may vote. This levy is not in addition to the maintenance levy but is essential to keeping the school up to its present standard.

J. L. Jensen Freeholders Mayote

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Mandan Richland’s New County House Court House Steps K. C Prohibition KE Educational Banner John H. Appelgren J. F. Cook Aviation City Jim Cook Detroit John F. Cook Missouri Cook Jim Memphis John Hawthorn Club Stenhes Water Department Steames
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