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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1925

Page

7

Change of Venue Granted in $200000 Damage Suit

Walter J. Hill of Saint Paul was granted a change of venue from Yellowstone to Park County for the $200,000 alienation suit filed by Frank Gottlob Jr. Hill’s move, supported by James F. O Connor, shifts the case to Livingston as the defense plans to argue. The suit, filed in late June, accuses Hill of wicked acts disrupting Gottlob’s marriage in 1921 and notes Gottlob divorced in 1922 and gained custody of their daughter. Gottlob’s wife is said to be in Chicago.

Billings Walter J. Hill St Paul James J. Hill Park County O. F. Goddard Yellowstone Frank Gottlob, Jr Sweet Grass County Cemse Ifill Gottlob James F. O'Connor Livingston Hill Dewurrer Hil Goddard Hill Gotjohs Gottioh Wenatchee Wash Gattloh Chicago Goltion Ottawa

Report Good Yields From Rosebud Wheat Fields

A weather summary notes good yields in Rosebud County with wheat prospects improving after hot conditions and heavy rains in other areas. Corn shows resilience despite heat while bean crops suffer in parts, and northern fields anticipate stronger harvests later this week guided by recent rainfall and cooler nights.

Smith Optioatto Nis Lee

Stray horse freed from cesspool after rescue effort

A large brown horse, about 1,400 pounds, fell into a cesspool behind 798 Custer Avenue. City Detective Schultz, Police Sergeant Ueagney, Humane Officer Mann, and Street Commissioner Tari led the rescue using tackle and a block and tackle after the plank covering gave way. The animal escaped as workers pulled it to the surface with a rope and a spring cart, though its exact owner remained unknown.

Wilings Schultz Chas. Ueagney Diatricé Humana Harry Mann Street A. R. Tari Custer Avenue Ilha Nowthy

Overall Gang Still Busy With Holdups

Hutte Awe to Luther Stall of 447 South Ohio said he was attacked near his home early yesterday by two young men who robbed him of several dollars. Stall provided a description of the assailants, noting they were young men.

Hutte Luther Stall South Ohio Palien Stall

Editors prepare for big outing to Yellowstone convention

Great Falls Aug Léo About ten days remain before the Montana State Press association convenes in Livingston Aug 27 at 9 A M. The gathering blends business and recreation with speeches by Governor Erickson and Rep Leavitt on the press and the state and nation.

Great Faille Léo Montana State Press Association Livingston S.E. Peterson Yellowstone Park John E. Erickson Scott Leavitt Thea Natlog Melville E. Stone Lin Dean A. Ju. Stone Chamber of Commerce of Treasure Stara Quartet of Hutte

Threshing Under Way in Stillwater Boosts Wheat Yields

Stillwater reports robust threshing with wheat varieties yielding well across multiple sections. Chief Roberts field delivered AK bushels, another 62 in a different field, both irrigated. Overall yields exceed expectations with winter wheat approaching high figures despite winds and dry conditions.

Stillwater Columbus Ang Park City Roberts Equa Rony Acre Ganch

Somnambulist Falls From Window Injures Youth

James Shea aged 20 of 44 West Woolman Street fractured his eighth dorsal vertebra and sustained a minor head injury when he fell from a window at approximately 4 50 after wandering asleep from bed. He was taken to St James Hospital and was rapidly recovering with expected discharge in a few days.

Clayton Shea St. James Hospital Ybe

Clarence Watson and ranch visitors spend Friday nearby

Clarence Watson from Watson Bros ranch visited Friday with Mia GC C Diehl Wille daugh ter Natey and Toter lind from Beaver. Dr Meade Campbell from Campbell ranch picked up on Freeman creek. Forest Guard Thomason and Archie Watson and A I Moran prepared two day business trips to Helena Auguala and Telenk. Axel Holmatrom of A B Cook sheep ranch passed through Thursday heading over the range with Paul Wreaton Arthur Weston and young son Wirhur to Hoiena.

Axel Holmatrom A. B. Cook Paul Wreaton Arthur Weston Iwirhur Hoiena

Musael shell Old Timers hold August picnic at Ton dot grove

Harlowton August 16 Pioneer Association picnic drew about 190 old timers. Speakers Hon F S Webster Shawmut and Senator B C White Buffalo praised early settlers and reclamation work. Reminiscences recalled George Lyons sheep deal and a court fight quelled by friends.

Harlowton Pioneer Association Tondot Grove F. S. Webster Shawmut Wheatland County Montana B. C. White Buffalo Parry George Moore W. A. Hedges Wilson Parburry George Lyons Air Lyons Senator White Dave Carlyle Fidge

Farmer Loses Foot in Thresher Gear

A farmer in Columbus Ava district tenth suffered a severe injury when his foot was caught in a thresher gear. Sheriff Tom Bolton reported the incident and the foot was amputated. The injured man is recovering at the time of reporting.

Columbus Ava Klingr Bo Pesheran Pawel Tom Bolton

Menirs Culy Coteiroiti Lot Ons Inaugural Meeting

The text records a 1928 convention select Lewistown as host. Dr George Thorwihy of Tewns town elected vice president and Fo Downs of BURR chosen elector secretary. A board of directors was re-elect, and Daniela or Tinzeman listed as president or issuer.

Mont Miles Die Monin Metropractin Ageneration Daniela Tinzeman George Thorwihy Tewnstown Heewig Fo Downs Burr Wiso Peasurer Lewistown Awas

Belgrade Social Notes Share Travels and Visits

Belgrade Brevities list residents and visitors: Mrs Frank Crigidy of Helena stayed with sister Mrs Floyd Harrington. Dr Frank Obers and Milas Rath Greenly of Massachusetts went to Yellowstone. H T Lynn and family and W Hey Moore families were elsewhere. Mrs J K Moore and Miss Wilda Grand visited Helena. Miss Donna Vecox returned from time with grandparents. Mrs Vy Jones, formerly Belgrade, now of Butte, attended business. C U Grogan and family toured Butte Missoula. S C Allen and Billy, Mrs Allen, and R Bowers and family traveled Yellowstone. Mrs M C Smiley hosted guests. Miss Adal Beerstecher of New York and Miss Marguerite Drake of Port Townsend were at Mrs Edwin Stephenson's home. Mr and Mrs William Fitzstephens and son left for trips to Burns, Missoula, and Flathead Lake.

Belgrade Frank] Crigidy Fielena Floyd Harrington Frank Obers Milas Rath Greenly Massachusetts Yellowstone Park H. T Lynn Fom Herbert W. Hey Moore J. K. Moore Mins Wilda Grand Helena Burts Missoula Flathead Lake

Former chaplain swindled by spark plug firm tale unfolds

Ruthe Auglov Frances Ball, former chaplain of the house of representatives in the nineteenth assembly, sues J B Moran for about $2,000,000 alleging Moran sold him a non existent agency and spark plugs from Spark Plug Company of Spokane. Ball says Moran gave 400 spark plugs and an agency claim, Moran disappeared after a trip, and Ball never received promised calls or payments. Investigation shows Spark Plug Company moved from Spokane in 1922 and later failed in Portland. Moran reportedly traveled to Anticonda to recruit workers while Ball alleges deceit and failure to honor arrangements.

Moran Spark Phig Company of Spokane O'Connell Portland Bird Vic Ball Rall O'Vonnell Butte Ovegon Avenue Connell Matt Apenes Antconda Spe Maran

Dakota Woman Sues Broadview Man for Delinquent Alimony

Adelima J Robb, suing former husband Harry J Robb after a Ward County divorce, charges he has not paid $40 monthly alimony since July, seeking four weeks of back support and ongoing payments. The case outlines Robb's alleged failure to provide child support and alimony after the dissolution of marriage.

Dakota Broadview Billings Adelima J. Robb Distee Priday Harry J. Robb Rehlow Tree Ant Robh Ward County Nort Dakota Dresee Rabbia Tam

Flower Show Planned by Deer Lodge Woman's Club

The Deer Lodge Woman's Club sponsors a flower show next Saturday featuring blooms such as nasturtiums sweet peas golden glow pansies and snapdragons with prizes for best display plus a vegetable exhibit. Judges include Prof. FA Asbury and Mrs. WC Webb. Swimming classes and life saving instruction schedules announced with age groups A classes 2 to 18 and adult sessions mornings private lessons available. Mrs. Mary K. Lewis of Spokane and Mrs. H. T. Manlove visit. Mrs. Chris Thompson returns from Spokane and Coeur d Alene trips.

Neer Lodge Deer Hodge Woman Vlab Ta Feld Insha Hotel Roma Star Store Camiminea Fa, Asbury PL. Calmetted WC. Webb Inabuccar Andresen Mondhyr Ufe Mary K. Lewis Spokane Chria ‘Thompson H. T. Manlove Wate Chria Thompson Hare Coeur d'Alene

Forged Wedding Sparks Annulment Suit in South Dakota

Mary Richardson sues to annul her July 22 marriage to Lewis Richardson in Miner County South Dakota alleging coercion and fraud. The case cites a forced ceremony while both were jailed and pressured by local officials to wed, with plans later abandoned and vows to seek annulment.

Soula Mary Richardson Superior Tewis Richardson Hyde Miner County Fae Gene Harpole Richardeon Save Gail Reunty Justice of the Peace

Wild Oats Noticed in Fergus Co Wheat Report

A Fergus County wheat report notes Wild Oats appearing in Lewistown fields. Observers describe drought and dry farming effects on wheat kernels and grain quality, with early indications of reduced yield potential and elevator handling impacts.

Fergus Co Lewistown Ave Trinitary Elds

Sheridan Teamster Killed by Runaway Horses

In Dillon on August 10 a Sheridan teamster named Charles Coffey was thrown beneath a driving wagon when horses ran away. He died from the injuries suffered, with local officials and witnesses noting the incident occurred near a government road under Colonial Valley construction.

Dillon Charles Aflex Wresblenewy Sheridad Cotraner Phillips Centennial Valley Coffey Madison County

Boy Trapped Inside Safe Rescued In Harlowton

In Harlowton on Angust 1 at Abe and Mes Lerkez home a boy became trapped inside a safe after the door shut during play. Police and fire crews were alerted as neighbors and authorities searched the site. Before they arrived, Mrs Leckew discovered the safe’s combination and the boy was released with reported illness but no lasting injuries.

Harlowton Ang Abe Mes Lerkes Trellywood Marlow

Flapper Fanny on the Mad Era Flirt Trends

Flapper Fanny pins three aims in the era lifelike style. She cites thrill frills and attitude as the defining features shaping fashion and social mood.

The Helena Independent Establishment Details

The Helena Independent, established 1666, is published daily by The Independent Publishing Company Inc. at Helena Montana. Offices listed in New York City San Francisco and Montgomery Street provide news distribution. The paper claims exclusive rights to disseminate all news dispatches credited or not and to the final news.

Helena Alontand Trehannasion Shresko Mana Ualtel Kintern Fruddes King and Independent United States Atvertiser Aspen Main Street

Loading Stations for Northern Beet Crop Nears Ready

Reports from Krandahe Sugar company inspectors describe nearing completion of loading stations at Paisley Strater Wagner Dolson Zunch and Blahlem in northern Montana. The permanent loaner will be at Malta North Park Sadler along the Mil River Valley. Portable readers to be set at Nachva Tampica Flitsdate Madtoe Adams Clasgpow and Malta stockyards.

Malta North Park Sadler Mil River Great Falls Nachva Tampica

Man and Wife Admit Defeat Over Drug Habit

Tartle Aur J E Me and Mrs Charles Darbig admit narcotic addiction beat them. The couple, staying at Wann Springs State Hospital, plan treatment to regain health and self respect. They acknowledge they were aware of their condition and prefer treatment to confinement.

Charles Darbig Shinir Eal Shuriv Wann Springs Tadge J. J. Tenel Department of the District Court Denelige Ulike Adidiets

Robbery Charge Filed Against Two Suspects

Miscessia August Robbery case heads to Wishier Court with Frank Spencer and Miller arraigned on robbery charges. They faced preliminary hearings after a July arrest, bound over for trial, with bond set high and defense appointed. Victim Edward Ros reported a car larceny on late grade.

Frank Frank Spenrer Jil Dancan Wishier Court Dr. Lemley Spencer Miller Doncan Arithestras Ag Beer Galen Che Vourhs Throw Pleas Edward Ros

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