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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1925

Page

7

Jail break out leads to 18 months in state prison

Billings August 9 John Kesselring and Claude Stanley who escaped Yellowstone county jail early Thursday were sentenced by Judge Roberts to 18 months to three years in the state penitentiary for felonious defacement of public property. They will be taken to Deer Lodge and sheriff Russell Sage will review their records for possible further charges. Additional arraignments included JC O'Brien facing defacing the jail with bond set at $2000.

Billings John Kesselring Claude Stanley Yellowstone County State Penitentiary Roberts Deer Lodge Russell Sage JC. O'Brien Aidert Kesselring Stanley Bennett Smith Han Ikeszelring Weeselring Laurel Staines O'Brien Hientys Winiteys

Pickle magnate tours eastern state valley industry

J Gere wes, president of the Gorey Bickle company, and FE PB Daily fell sane sper for the company visited the valley during a dinner in Panview. Gedneg praised the region, noting its suitability for pickle production and predicting rising farmer interest, expanded acreage, and cooperative support will boost output and prosperity this year.

Panview Aig Bloer Hess the Albert J. Vo Gerewes Gorey Bickle Company FE PB Bee Valley Glendive Cauntey Oasis Ife

Missing Girls Located in Great Falls Denton

Flossy Scott age 16 and Fimma Floger age 15, missing for about a week, were reported in Denton by a Great Falls informant. Sheriff Norton was notified and Fergus county authorities were asked to detain the pair for their parents. The girls, from Different towns, were said to have travelled with an unnamed man and may have taken work to survive. Local authorities had no further word after several hours.

Great Falls Flossy Scott Fimma Floger Frenlay Denton Wis Sheriff C Am Norton Sherif Nortan Kanye Norton Fergus County Lewistown Scott J. Seoth Fourth Avenue South Hutte Wan

Former Miles Man Found Wandering in Iowa

Miles Aig. %-Pete Hidolin, formerly of Miles City, has appeared in Spirit Lake. An American Legion post is caring for him. Legion officers seek information about Mudolin, claiming mental imbalance and World War service. he reportedly fired on a bone stead near Tulser before enlisting. J. D. Miles, commander, urged contact if any relatives or information exists.

Miles Pete Hidolin Miles City Spirit Lake Ant American Legion Mudolin Tulser J.D. Miles Maudlin Towa

Bozeman City Primary to Be Held August 26

Bozeman announces city commissioner primary for August 28 to select two candidates for the November race. Incumbent Commissioner Hill may seek re election as term runs four years. Petitions for candidacy available at city hall with filing due by August 15. Three languages noted in the world remark concludes.

Bozeman City Ity Hall Hetitio Tim Will

Comagen District Prepares For Big Deagon Wheat Crop

Miles City Ang Mike Poska and Walkam Pluhar of Cohagen district report excellent wheat prospects after a day’s tour. Mesha expects a 20 acre field to yield 43 bushels per acre, Muhiar’s total acreage about 20 bushels per acre. Other area crops show strong potential and Pinhar praises diligent farming. Postko about to harvest on his Cohagen farm.

Miles City Ang Mike Poskar Walkam Pluhar Cohagen Ma Mesha Muhiar Ither Pinhar Pestko 5

Dry law violation charged at 70 Wilbur

Great Falls Aug 9 liquor charges against Harry K Wilbur were dropped by County Attorney H H S Bickemeyer in district court. Wilbur was arrested Aug 1 after deputies found a pitcher nearly containing moonshine in Dan Stafford's soft drink place at 210 First Avenue South. A gallon of moonshine a quart of gin and several bottles of beer were found in a wall cabinet. He was released on a $1,000 bond.

Great Falls Harry K. Wilbur HH. S. Bickemeyer Wilbur First Avenue South Dan Stafford Tony

Bullet path shown in Christopherson shooting case

A medical exhibit at Moore hospital shows the bullets that struck Christopher son last week. One bullet entered the abdomen and another the left shoulder. both were nearly lingettinger and the general condition of the patient improves, boosting hopes for recovery.

Lewidtaw Christophersen Marion Small Christopherson Plate Moni Moore Hospital Mr. Christopherson Veenyary

Billings Bulls Drive Aims To Slow Speeders

Aug 9 Billings police launched a traffic drive to enforce city ordinances. By Saturday morning after kickoff at 9 PM, two arrests in initial hours suggested a total well over 100 as the campaign continued. Special police were added to curb improper lights and parking violations.

Hullings Irony Wheat Basin Billinas Latvel Mater Yefe Petiors Mentana Avenue Starteed Rimetine

Death of Farmhand Declared an Accident

A coroner ruled Virgil Prugh a Veseth ranch remount farmhand was accidentally shot while inspecting a gun with a friend. Prugh died a week after the incident. his body was shipped to Hayes for interment near his home in Hoxter.

Virgil Prugh Veseth Ranch Here Prugh Hoxter Hayes

Ovate Convention Opens in Butte. Hibernians Gather

Readied for the twenty elinst ien ial state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies auxiliary in Butte, Montana. Delegates from across the state arrive as reception committees greet visitors. The two day event centers at New Fine fan State with arrivals, ceremonies at St Joseph’s church led by Rev Father Michael McCormick, and an open session at Hibernia Hall. Secretary officials and local leaders deliver welcomes as business sessions begin.

Order of Hibernians Wall Ceneeville Xni Montana Butteden Salem Kevther Callphan Miberisiagys Hibernia Wall Wweelack Father Aloroney Mayer Webba Morgan Watch Mamie Lenahan Wii

Two Victims Recovered From River Tragedy Near Silver Fox Farm

Great Fairte Aug 9 The bodies of Loretta Mittings W 16 and Harry Valinas 2% drowned in the Missouri River near Silver Fox farm Friday evening were recovered by Sheriff Norton and deputies. Mittings floated about a half mile below the scene at 4 45 Saturday afternoon. Valinas was recovered by grappling hooks at 7 18 Saturday morning. Water depth was 15 feet, and the pair apparently entered the river while attempting to rescue the girl who was swimming nearby. Deputies dragged the river overnight and all day, facing strong currents, shallow shoals and debris. The girl’s body was later recovered and taken to W H George chapel for funeral arrangements. she lived at 407 Four and one half alley southwest.

Loretta Mittings W Harry Valinas Mlasouri Silver Fox Farm Tres Norton Jie Wasmper Crme Antil Medearen Norton Ludershersie James Oya Mike Holland Arthur Anersom Nick Terahk Charles King John Arll Stron Vidercurrente Hare Houlders W. H. George Chapel Mother x Ives

Local Visit Notes and Travels Across Me Capital Area

AIARYSVILLE and nearby towns report a flurry of visits and travel. Maryatille resident Mary Chisholm toured the valley with friends. Mrs J A Shatter and son Jimmy of Melena visited relatives and Jimmy stayed for the weekend. George Larsen left for Rochester for Mayo Clinic treatment with Mrs Larsen. Others include Chas Halwadanniv and He Tull families, Mrs Trevbert Wall and others at Gantowerrs, Barrows and family on business in Velena, John Larson in Helena on business, Mrs George M Cadhurry from Helena visiting friends, Ruby Vincent visiting Wolf Creek, Dora Setzer in Melena, George Jackson of Sharon in Capital City on business, and the Glover field girls camp with Carlos Hieher and Mrs Ralph Hopkins attending Friday evening.

Maryatille Ange Mra Mary Chisholm Vocasional School Imithe Valley J. A. Shatter Jimmy Melena George Larsen Rochester Larson Mayos Chas Hal Wad Danniv Meiher and Bata Carles Ether Dangles Trevbert Wall Charles Hull Ard Gantowerrs Barrows Velena John Larson Helena George M. Cadhurry Ruby Vincent Wolf Creek Dora Setzer Imelena Greorge Jackson Sharon Glover Carlos Hieher Ralph Hopkins Broadwater Gir

Independent Publishing Company notices from Helena Montana

An OCR ledgers fragment lists postal and publication notices from Helena Montana and surrounding offices. It includes creditor notices for Steve Napur deceased, estate administration details, names of administrators, required vouchers, publication dates, and contact addresses in Montana and New York, with local society notes about residents and visitations.

Pubiehlas Company Vite Elena Postoltica Helens Montana Tregemiasian Yruddan Kine Urudden Birth Avonud New York Shegar Wulling Will Wialen Sag Inga Dsull OTICK Awe Steve Napur Areditgora D Alf Jain Ag Hel Che Weil Fieet Tlita Noctee Wald Nominialrarey Gruntia Aleck Melong Montana Vane Delong Sald Eatare Lewis Sam Kapon Anid Steve Anor Amitai Ealace

Park Tourist Influx Rises To 2000 In August

Officials report Yellowstone Park saw about 2000 tourists visit in August, up from last year. West Yellowstone data show 3204 visitors this week versus 3212 a year ago, while Gardiner trails recorded 2853 entrants up from 2200. Overall travel through park entrances increased notably.

Livingston Yellowstone Park Show Gardiner West Yellowstone Gardiner Hay Wee Yellowston Ciardiner

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