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kl8TORICAL SOOIE OF MONTANA; HELENA. 4 t . THE FLATHEAD COURIER \Flathead Garden of the Rockies\ VOLUME 15 POLSON, LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1924. NUMBER 24 FRANK LINDERMAN GIVES STIRRING ADDRESS ON NATIONAL DEFENSE DAY Poison and Lake county observed National Defense Test Day last Fri- day in an appropriate way, respond- ing in a splendid way to the call of Uncle Sam. One hundred and twenty-five citi- zens enlisted in Company H, 163rd infantry, for the day, at the recruit- ing tent set up on the Grandview lawn. In the evening at seven o'clock Company H was mobilized at the Ar- mory. Headed by the Poison band, the guardsmen, with colors flying, marched along the streets while a big crowd looked on. The parade ended at the Armory where the evening's program was carried -out. People from all over the valley came in to attend the program. Frank H. Nash, chairman of the evening, introduced Frank B. Linderman, the speaker of the evening. Mr. Linderman, well known through his western stories, has made his home for years at Goose Bay on the west shore of Flathead lake and is well known here. He is now proprietor of the Kalispell hotel at Kalispel and is, incidentally, re- pubican candidate for United States senator. Mr. Linderman said, in part: \Somehow w hen we pronounce the words 'Defense Day' we think in- stinctivey of war. Why? \Because s ince his beginning on earth, man has been compelled to hold by force of arms that which he has attained, a gainst the encroachments of other men who, lustful or jealous hearted, have set upon him in the mo- ment of his disadvantage. \Greed for wealth and power have always denied peace to the industri- ous and peaceful, and man has not yet been able to outlaw wat and en- throne universal peace. 'To me the brightest promise that war will one day be outlawed is con- tained in what is generally known as the 'Monitor's Peace Plan.' I believe sincerely that if all profit be taken out o f war there will be very little of warfare, and that to draft every dol- lar, as well as every man, in a nation, would, if the plan be made universal, forever outlaw war. If the 'Monitor's Peac e Plan' be adopted, every factory, •••••••••104, •M11.0.041, every railroad, every industry of ev- ery kind, every man, every woman and every penny in an nation going into war would, upon the declaration of war, be impressed,—drafted into the service of that nation during the period of the war. And ever man, whether he was worth a million dol- lars or was penniless, would draw only a soldier's pay and eat a soldier's rations during the period of the war, so that there could be no profiteering by anybody, anywhere within the fighting nation. This, I believe sin- cerely, would stop even the talk of war. \I have even the thought of war, as do you and does every right thinking man and woman in our country, but I cannot deny that today the civil- ized world is in a state of unrest—that governments have lately fallen, and that greed and jealousy still sit in places of power. I cannot feel that human nature has changed so much that it is safe not to consider what we would do if unprovoked war should suddenly come upon us. \Only a little time ago, men were telling us that there would be no more war forever, when suddenly and without an instant's warning, there came upon the world the worst war in all human history. The leopard had not changed his spots, and he , has not, overnight, so that, even though we abhor war, even though we do not believe there is any good in thus o bserving this day, there is yet, in meeting and discussing the , question of world peace, the great factor of unity of purpose to promote , the accomplishment of finally outlaw- ing war. \We have a nation today because! those before SID have been diligent in defending our sacred principles of freedom and liberty and we need to maintain this defense. The whole history of our country has been one of defense. No important step was ever undertaken against which ene- mies have not arisen and which has , not had to be defended at .very phase of the progress. \National Defense Day, to my mind, includes a lot more than merely de - (Continued on page 8) KIWANIANS HOW FAIR BOOSTER MEETINGS The first of a series of Lake county fair booster meetings was held at Dayton last Thursday evening when the Kiwanis club of Poison held its weekly luncheon at the Dayton ho- tel instead of at home and invited as its guests a number of people from Dayton, Proctor, Rollins, Elmo, and Big Arm. A crowd of 82 people, 33 of whom were guests, filled the hotel dining room and enjoyed the dinner, the singing and the program. Floyd Ghormley, of Butte, was the song leader and he had everybody singing. Mr. Ghormley, who is an entertainer and pep artist of remarkable ability, will this fall become a member of the staff of the extension department of the Montana State College and will work with the boys and girls of the state in their club work. He has been engaged to take charge of the juvenile department of the Lake county fair and his work will be one of the features of the fair program. Mr. Ghormley entertained the crowd at Dayton with story and song and kept them laughing most of the time. Dr. J L Richards, president of the Kiwanis club, introduced several speakers during the progarra which followed the dinner. T. Clair Wil- liams told what Kiwanis is and out- lined the purposes of the organiza- tion H. Hanson discussed the re- sponsilifinlik of citizenship and em- phasizing the importance of exercising the voting privilege. James Herbert talked on the Lake county fair and explained the plans that have been made to make it the best exhibit the county ever had. During the evening each guest and each Kiwanian was introduced by the chairman. After the program a short time was spent in getting acquainted before the Kivranians and their la- dies started on the return trip to Po. Ron. A similar meeting is being held to- night at Round But. DEMOCRATS 1101.11 STATE CONVENTION Helena, Sept. 11—Adopting a plat- form deolaring for economy, efficiency and agricultural relief, scoring the records of the national and state re- publican administrations and denying the reported affiliation with Wall street and denouncing the alleged po- litical activities of the Ku Klux Klan, delegates to the state convention to- day named Tom Stout of Lewistown, DEMOCRATS ORGANIZE FOR FIGHT IN STATE Helena, Sept. 16—Tom Stout, chair- man of the democratic state central committee, today announced the ap- pointent of former Governor S. V. Stewart of Helena, Charles J. Mar- shall of Letvistown, and J. Burke Cleents of Helena to be vice chair- men of the democratic state central committee. Governor Stewart and Charles J. Marshall will act in an ad- visory capacity a nd J. Burke Clements will have charge of the publicity de- partment of the committee. Mrs. Mary G. Mitchell, of Great Falls, and Mrs. S. M. Souders, of Red Lodge, were re -appointed vice chair- women. Former United States Sena- tor Henry L. Myers, E. C. Carruth of Havre, Robert J. Kelly of Conrad, W. W. McDowell of Butte, Mrs. C. B. No- lan of Helena, Mrs. J. A. Weaver of J.evristown, and Mrs. Sidney Sanner of Butte ware added to the executive , committee of the state organization by Chairman Stout. The democratic state organization complete is as follows: Tom Stout, chairman; J. Bruce Kre- mer, national committeeman; Mrs. John S. M.sNeill, national committee- woman; S. V. Stewart, vice chairman; Mrs. Mary G. Mitchell, vice chairwo- man; J. Burke Clements, vice chair- man and publicity director; David Marks, secretary, and Shirley S. Ford, treasurer. Executive committee — Henry L Myers, ex -Governor S. V. Stewart, Charles S. Hartman, W. Pif. Bole, Charles Thurston,...E. C. Carruth, J. D. Dobell, James 1C. Lang, B. C. White, J. F. O'Connor, R. J. Kelly, Tom Ar- thur, E. J. McCabe, W. B. George, Miles Romney, W. W. McDowell, E. Pat Kelly, Mrs. S. V. Stewart, Mrs. C. B. Nolan, Miss Margaret McLaugh- lin, Mrs. H. L. Sherlock, Mrs. J. F. Kilduff, Mra Thomas McDonough, Mrs. Una B. Herrick, Mrs. J. A. Weaver, Mrs. W. B. Rhoades, We. James Conlon, Mrs. F. L Buzzell, Mrs. S. M. Souders, Mrs. Sidney San - net, Mrs. G. M. Gilmore and Mrs. Maggie Smith Hathaway. BOTH PARTIES OPEN STATE HEADQUARTERS 1 Helena, Sept. 11—Republican state headquarters from which the cam- paign in Montana will be directed this fall were opened in Helena today. State Chairman W. E. Dowlin of Bil- ings has arrived here and is in charge of the headquarters. Percy Dodds has been designated by Chairman Dowlin to be secretary of the state committee, the choice of a secretary having been left to the chairman by the convention at its session here last Saturday. Tom Stout, of Lewistown, former congressman, elected last night as chairman of the state central corn- the new chairman of the state demo- mittee a nd adjourned at midnight. cratic central committee, succeeding The delegates passed a resolution J. E. Erickson, of Kalispell, guberna- concerning Senator Wheeler as fol- tonal nominee, today opened state lows: \We deny the contention of headquarters here. Party leaders the junior senator from Montana that were in conference with Chairman the democratic party is controlled by Stout diccussing the appointment of Wall street as evidenced either in , vice chairmen and plans for the fall legislation enacted or sought to be , campaign. enacted, or by the choice of its can- didate for president of ,,the United CONGRESSMAN EVANS States. Notwithstanding we deplore LOOKS OVER PROJECT the defection of the senator from' what we conceive to be the cause of Congressman John M. Evans was the people to follow a hopeless quest, in Poison Tuesday, returning from a we take pride in his great srvice in trip of ins - - , cti , m over the Flathead exposing the appalling corruption project, particularly the Camas divis- with which the department of justice i ion. He w .s accompanied.on the tour was infected.\ by Project Manager Moody. Mr. Ev- Unanimously selecting former Gov- ans addressed the high school stu- ernor Samuel V. Stewart as tempor-: dents We , inesdt.y morning. any chairman, the state democratic central committee partially perfected H u NTING v Eli so N its temporary organization at its opening session in the afternoon. Stewart, in relieving Judge J. E. Erickson of Kalispell, chairman of the old stat e committee, addressed the assembly extolling the democratic presidential ticket and the party can- didate. GOVERNOR DIXON OPENS LAKE COUNTY CAMPAIGN OPENUITH A BANG The huntineseason for chickens and grouse opened Monday morning and hunters were o ut in forCe. Some good bags of game were brought in by early morning hunters. The op i n season for chickens and grouse 11^ ,, for ten days, closing September 2s. Tuesday morning the duck shooting opened and there war. again a general exodus of hunters in the early hours bafcr o dawn. Many sportsmen from Missoula and Kalispell spent the day owthe.reservatlass ea the duck Ponds. REPUBLICANS PERFECT COUNTY ORGANIZATION A meeting of the republican cen- tral committee of Lake county, pre- cinct committeemen and candidates, was held in Poison Wednesday night to perfect the county organization for the campaign. 0. G. Olson was chosen secretary of the county committee. The exec- utive . committee is James Harbert, chairman; Dr. Resner, Ronan, treas- urer; E. J. Price, Moiese; John Knieff, Dayton; D. H. Morris, Cherie; C. - E. Merritt, Garcon Gulch, and Harry Goble, St. Ignatius. Precinct com- mitteemen were appointed for a num- ber of precincts where none were elected. Plans were put under way to en- list 1,000 members in the Dixon for Governor club. VICTIM OF SHOOTING IS GIVEN MILITARY FUNERAL The funeral of Navaire Benedict Courville e World War veteran, who died of gun shot wounds on the even- ing of September 8, was conducted with military honors on Monday morning in the beautiful St. Igna- this church where the unfortunate youth had so often attended services. Father Louis Tillman, assisted by Father O'Maley, of Poison, aonducted high mass in the presence of a very large audience. The choir sang re- quiem high mass, and \Nearer My God to Thee' at the close of the ser- vice. A military escort composed of ex - service men and representatives of Hardwick Post No. 112, and bearing the United States colors and the flag of the American Legion of Hardwick Post No. 112, led the procession which wail one of the largest the little town hes ever known. Fifty cars, twenty-five carriages, and many people on foot followed the departed youth t ohis last reefing place. The brief services at the grave were followed by a military salute executed by Sergeant August Win - there under whose command the dead young man had and the fl x isc m ron ; ;Iso 7 Joseph Felsman, W. F. Nichols, Roy D. Beckwith, Mark H. Derr, W F. Fellows and Joseph Eneas, all ex service men, acted as pallbearers. The casket was draped with the American flag and covered with mass- es of beautiful flowers. Nazaire Benedict ,Courville was 26 years of age. He was born at Dayton and educated in the Chernawa school at Salem, Ore. Ile entered the World War on March 27, 1917, at the age of 18 years, and during his two years of service made an admirable record. He was a private in the 16th infantry of Company F . , First Division, and was wounded in the battle of Sois- sons, was cited by the division com- mander for gallantry in action, and especially meritorious services. He was awarded two wound chevrons and was honorably discharged. His char- acter during service was considered excellent. At one time he belonged to the Ar- my and Navy club at Minneapolis and the Disabled Veterans of the World War, and also the Soldiers' and Sailors' League of Seattle. The departed youth leaves a father, Alphonse Courville, a mother, Mrs. Anna Boyd, of Spokane, a sister, Mrs. C. F. Tiffany of Poison, and a brother, Roy, all of whom were present at the services. Other relatives are an aunt, Mrs. Louis Courville, of Pablo, and two cousins. Mrs. Louis Kering and Gabe Deschamps of Ronan. The funeral was delayed awaiting the arrival of his brother, Roy, who is a student at Haskell Institute at Lawrence, Kan. All the business 'muses were closed during the ser- OIL DRILL UNCOVERS HEAVY ROW WATER, DRILLERS SURE Of SUCCESS More confident than ever that the Wild Cat well on the Rodgers place in Irvine Flats will be a producer, Field Manager E. E. Blackledge and his crew are working 24 hours a day and are driving the drill deeper and deeper into the earth. Working against tremendous difficulties the drillers have reached a depth of over 200 feet with the indications more Promising as they go down. Oil seepage has been found at a consid- erable depth and brought up by the bailer. Since the first 100 feet the drillers have had to work almost constantly against a heavy flow of water which was encountered at that depth and which has seemed to increase in vol- ume as they go down. Even should oil never be found the drilling has been of immense benefit In the discovery of this flowing water which can .be tap- ped and used for irrigation without difficulty. In order to continue the drilling op- erations the drillers must drive the casing down through the water and keep it shut off, which is considerable of a job. There is an immense pres- sure behind this water against which the drill/Must work. Frequently the pressure drives sand and gravel into the casing from the bottom with such force that the casing is plugged and the heavy drill is driven back. The drillers then have to pull out the heavy drill and put down a small bit to drive a hole through the sand and gravel when the water forces it out and clears the casing again. Monday night the drillers battled against the water all night and were unable to shut it out until nearly daylight. At tliat thltathe water flowed in a 1.2 -inch stream up through the 200 feet of casing, the top of which stood nearly , 20 feet above the ground, flooding the drill house. The men finally suc- ceeded in driving the casing down and shutting off the water. Working 'CITY COUNCIL HOLDS against such a handicap the progress is necessarily slow. The flowing wat- er was first struck at a depth of less than 100 feet and the deeper the drill goes the stronger the pressure seems to be. The big drill and stem weighs 4100 pounds and is lifted four thee and dropped a t each stroke. Some idea of the pressure from below can be imagined when it is remembered that this big drill sometimes unable to make any headway until a small bit is used to drill a 'small hole and re- lieve the pressure. This immense pressure is an inctica- tion that there is gas a few hundred feet below the surface and the drill- ers are confident of tapping the gag before long. Below that they expect t o find the oil. The bailer this week was bringing up a very fine sand which is an en- couraging indication. Before that a bed of coarse sand was encountered. A layer of quartz about three feet thick WAS drilled through and pa_ tides or gold were found in this for- mation. A log of every foot drilled through is kept and samples are taken out of every bailer. The drill is kept going day and night, the two drillers working 12 hours each. There is a crew of five men altogether on the job. Oil men from many parts of the country have visited the well to note the progress made and to examine the structure of the field. After looking over the country and seeing what the drill has already uncovered these men have expressed them- selve's as believing that the prospects for getting oil are splendid. Congressman John M. Evans and Project Manager C. J. Moody visited the well Tuesday. Mr. Moody de- clared that the discovery of the flow- ing water was a big thing if oil was never found, for with irrigation from 'flowing wells the Irvine Flats will become one of the richest valleys of the country. !HOLD HEARING ON REAR MEETING BUS LINE SEPT. 25 The city council met in regular semi-monthly session Monday night. The matter of repairing Fourth street from the Catholic church to the hos- pital, and G street from the flour mill west to the city limits was taken up and discussed at some length. The matter was finally referred to the street commissioner. Julius W. Meiers appeared before the council and asked permission to rearrange the Boettcher building whkh he expects to occupy. Motion made by Councilman McIntire and seconded by COuncilman Retz that the permit be granted. Motion made by Councilman Fed - demon and seconded by Councilman Heckman that a committee of two be appointed to investigate the matter of delinquent taxes on the Grenier prop- erty and that the committee be given authority to act. Motion carried. The commitee appointed is as fol- lows: Councilmen McIntire and Retz. The street committee and the street commissioner were instructed to direct the demonstration of street machinery to be given by the Ford Motor company September 18. Motion made by Councilman Heck- man and seconded by Councilman Smith that the matter of repairing Fourth street from the Catholic church to the hospital and G street from the flour mill west to the city limits be referred to the street corn- missoiner. Motion carried. eke. Strict enforcerent of the curfew ordinance was discussed and the of- ficers were instructed accordingly. Sit DIXON SPEAKS HERE FRIDAY RIGHT Governor Joseph M. Dixon will , - ive an address at the Armory this Friday night, September 19, at 8 'clock. The band will be out and special music with community , inging will be provided. The public is invited to come out and hear Governor Dixon's state- ment of the campaign Lames. MORRIS-MIDDLETON. (Missoulian.) Miss Lignell Morris and Frank Middleton, both of Ghetto, were mar- ried by Rev. Henry Van Engelen at his home 282 Washington street, at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs. J. H. Morrie the bride's mother, and Miss Lydia Morris were witnesses. The bride has been employed in Mis- soula for some time past. After an automobile trip to several western cities, Mr. and Mrs. Middleton will snake their home at the groom's ranch near Ovando. A public hearing has been called for September 26 at 1:30 p. m. in Polson by the Board of Railroad Com- missioners in the matter of the appli- cation of R. C. Turner on behalf of the Interstate Transit company for a license to operate his big 18 -passen- ger busses between Missoula and Wal- lace. The case of the Railroad Com- mission against the White company of Portland, the Interstate Transit company and R. C. Turner, in connec- tion with carriage of passengers and freight between Missoula and Kalis- pell via Poison, has been consolidated with the Miasoula-Wallace case, and the hearing to be held here has been !called for a \complete and exhaust- ive inquiry into a:1 and singular the Incidents and conditions of public motor vehicle service over the usually traveled routes from Missoula to Kal- ispell and from Missoula to Wallace.\ A hearing was held here last spring by the railroad commission on Turner's application for a permit to operate between Missoula and Kalis- pell and he was denied a permit. He then organized the Interstate Transit company to operate between Wallace, Idaho, and Kalispell via Missoula and Poison. When he attempted to operate busses he was arrested under instructions from the railroad cons - mission, which still claimed jurisdic- tion. The matter WRS taken into the courts and reached the supreme court. Following the decision of the supreme court, which was favorable to Turner, he again started to operate his busses and a regular rate war has been car- ried on for the last two weeks be- tween Turner and the other stage lines. It was understood that the su- preme court had reversed its decision • but in any case the matter has been opened up again and the hearing to be held here will review the whole question. CARD OF THANKS. We take this means of expressing our appreciation to our friends for their kindness and comfort in the loss of our beloved daughter and sister; also wish to thank the quartet and Mrs. Steam for the musie.—Kr. sad Mrs. George McAlear and Tenelly. Governor Joseph M. Dixon vrill open the political campaign in Lake county with two addresses this Fri- day, September 19, at Ronan in the afternoon and at Polson in the even- ing. The Poison meetineWill be held in the Aratorrat eight *teak. •
