Jealousy Fueled Murder Attempt and Double Self Destruction
Martha Lovitt survived a brutal attack by Fred Stock after he shot her in the skull and then killed himself. Doctors report the brain wound to be severe but the patient shows signs of recovery. Stock's motive is described as obsessive jealousy with threats against Lovitt.
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Martha Lovitt
Fred Stock
DeWane
Dawson Street
Fifth Avenue
Kearney
Gordon
Justice of the Peace
Mel Jewitt
Charles Gordon
Stock
Pete Hassick
Levitt
Merrill Jewitt
Martha
Wolf Point ads spark county seat clash in Roosevelt county
The county seat campaign in Roosevelt county erupts as Wolf Point banners and buttons declare Wolf Point First while Poplar Standard defends America First and questions Wolf Point's motive. The dispute centers on county boundaries and local influence, with critics accusing ad campaigns of egotism and unfair advantage.
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Wolf Point
Roosevelt County
Poplar Standard
Powers That Be
Harding & Cox
America
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Wolf Point for County Seat Rally Poem Appeal
A pious column urges readers to support Wolf Point as county seat. The piece advocates positive campaigning over aggression, urging residents to welcome outsiders and promote truth and pride in their town. It promotes community unity and civic leadership while promoting Wolf Point as the rightful county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Point
Big meeting urged for Wheeler Anderson at Wolf Point
A town wide call invites men and women to a mass meeting at the Coliseum to hear Wheeler and Anderson and learn about the Farmer-Labor special for Froid. A large attendance is urged to discuss campaigns on state and county tickets and to inform voters before the October 12 and 16 events.
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Froid
Wolf Point
Wheeler and Anderson
B. K. Wheeler
Montana
Anderson
Richland County
Wheeler
Three Sentences In Circle Court Include Larceny and Assault
Circle District Court sessions concluded with R. Charles Curd convicted of horse larceny and sentenced to four to eight years. Wilson convicted of assault tied to the roping and dragging of Calder south of Oswego, receiving two years six months to four years. Goar, a former deputy sheriff, also convicted of horse stealing and given four to five years.
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Circle
R. Charles Curd
Wilson
Calder
Oswego
Goar
Politicians Unite Over County Road Dispute In Wolf Point Area
A Herald critique of Mondak era road work sparks a debate about county officials. Scott Hart, reelection hopeful with no opposition, faces scrutiny over alleged political ties and road funding figures. Farmers say elections and road quality speak louder than figures.
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Herald
Poplar Standard
Scott P. Hart
Mondak
Wolf Point
Hart
Weinrich
Patch
Scott
League of
Dragerie Sald
Patch and
Culbertson
Bainville
Mr. Scott
Semiannual Style Show at Buttrey’s opens crowds big
Monday evening the street in front of Buttrey-Swift store overflowed as the semiannual style show highlighted the season’s coats suits and dresses. Models led the Peacock Walk with music by the Liberty orchestra and readings in Norsk dialect.
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Buttrey-Swift’s
Kenneth King
Lydia Anderson
Florence Peterman
Liberty Orchestra
Frances Ekle
Kenneth King Bang
Lucy Higgins
Miles Standish
Barbara Fritchie
Grand Jury Drive in Sheridan County Demands Action
The Plentywood Herald reports mailed petitions across Sheridan county urging a grand jury to clear county records amid accusations against County Commissioners. The letter notes alleged theft of county funds, disputed auditor results, and inflated printing bills. an Attorney General complaint is mentioned.
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Plentywood Herald
Sheridan County
O'Grady
Joe Dolin
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Burton K. Wheeler
Liberty Theatre
Shooting Square
Harding
Cox
League
Palmer-Labor
Degree of Honor Lodge
Olive C. Taylor
Williston
M. McCusker
Congress
Buttrey’s
Plentywood
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