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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1925

Page

2

Successful Summer School Closes at Varsity Campus

The State University reports record summer session turnout with 41 more students registered than last year. Of 376 enrolled, 244 were women and 132 men. 123 attendees had not enrolled before. The campus remains quiet except for athletics and admission activities ahead of fall registration and the October 3 game against Washington State College.

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Minot to curb Wobblies for wage refusals in fall

Police chief Dan Dougherty orders patrols to arrest any Wobbly workers who refuse jobs at stated wages and threaten vagrancy charges. Police Magistrate Ward Cox vows sharp sentences for those convicted. Organizers warn of expulsion and plan to seize work on threshing rigs if crews refuse employment.

Minot Dan Dougherty I. We. W Ward Cox To W. W Ruttizalidar Grammed

Weather and Local Talk From Meagher County News

A fragmented Meagher County News page mentions seasonal cold, dangerous winds, and school and community notices. It references Helena travel routes, regional events, and local residents including Mrs Willian Granite and Miss uth J. Pe guest, with scattered names and places such as Fort Napisy and the Catholic dads of Dae set and Moray.

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Fire causes eerie blast at Coliseum in Wolf Point

In Wolf Point Aug 24 a rear blaze and two kerosene explosions rocked the Coliseum after a loud Ford start. Firemen doused the flames. damage was minor with charred floors and broken windows. County attorney reviews case amid theories of motives and rival plots.

Wolf Point Wolf Point Ciizens

Recover Body of Boy Lost in Yellowstone

John Webb son of Mr and Mrs Charles Webb of Myers drowned August 9 in the Yellowstone river. Norris and Morris Cole recovered the body about 47 miles downstream near neh after patrolling the river. The driftwood catch near Mortensen brothers farm helped the retrieval. Funeral services were held at Forsyth with Rev Marshall in charge.

Tlysham John Webb Charles Webb Myers Yellowstone Norris Morris Cole Neh Cole Brothers Mortensen Brothers Pales Brady Forsyth Mr. Marshall

Wolf Creek Telegrams and Weekend Visitors

Aug 24 notes from Wolf Creek cover local visitors and residents. Families such as Stow, Mason, Ingersoll, Hicks, and Barris travel between Helena, Butte, and nearby ranches. Names like McLord, Burns, Saggersell, Becker, and Durrgrall appear among hospital and social visits.

Wall Creek Alrs Stow Mo& Tavis Myre Woo) Mason Helena Ingersols Elyah Hicks Rainch Louis Mason Lil Horde Nm Necker Mre S Ingersoll Mre. McLord Butte Hern Holter Mant Mao Barris Pal Dayal Ranch Tin Tigeersel Mabel Cecar Misteula Bramers Stearns Great Falls Mer Bowman

Retired General Revisits Indian Fight Scenes at Stillwater

General W. J. Nicholson, 70, former Seventh Cavalry officer, revisits Stillwater valley near Billings on a Montana trip. He recalls Nez Perce campaign days, fishes the Stillwater, and reunites with old acquaintances including Eph Ryan and Joan Lee. The visit follows a Chicago office-building career after World War I service.

Nez Perce Nicholson Stillwater Joseph Montana France Gountryman Beartooth Ranch Yellowstone Park Joan Lee Fillings Commercial Club Fort Sturgis D. D Wespite Shouldeys Evert Rod Qaima Billings The Ryans

Five Bachelors Run a Womanless Paradise Ranch

Renzien Aug 24 the Rogge Brothers ranch near Ash ley post office 14 miles north of Winnett Montana is run by five bachelor brothers. They raise yellow blossom sweet clover breed registered Durhams and handle all house work including cooking. The ranch features a modern chicken house and a sizeable flock of White Wyandottes with hundreds of fryers.

Renzien Montana United States Rogge Brothers Ashley Winnett Wil Bachelors

Bakersfield brothers keep bachelor lifestyl e on ranch

The article notes several brothers operate a ranch with cows for milk and butter, a garden, and hogs for home consumption. They keep dogs and spend winters on the coast while others stay on the ranch, taking turns on vacation. None plan to marry, their bachelorhood described as permanent by choice.

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Great Falls Woman Killed In Auto Crash Near Milwaukee Viaduct

Mrs. Fannie E. Beers 54 of 415 Sixth Ave S died when a Packard driven by her son Paul Beers left the road near the Milwaukee viaduct six miles west of Great Falls. The car skidded in mud after lights failed. Paul escaped with minor injuries. Surviving husband and four children reside in Montana and California.

Great Falls Fannie E. Beers Sixth Avenue South Paul Beers Milwaukee Viaduct Glacier Park Jack Beers Nellie Brandon Santa Barbara Calif Bessie Bebautz

Erickson urges government to finish Montana irrigation plan

Governor J. F. Erickson urged completion of the federal irrigation project at a Huntley project picnic in Osborn. He called for continued federal funding and a liberal stance toward settlers, arguing completion would boost Montana farming, markets, rail traffic, and regional wealth while promoting scientific farming methods.

Huntley Project Billings J. F. Erickson Osborn Montana Congress Erickson East

Governor urges irrigationless farming and coop marketing

The governor asserts that proper tilth allows good crops in Montana without irrigation. He discusses farm product distribution, the need for low railroad rates, and praises Secretary Jardine's cooperative marketing efforts.

Montana Jardine

Tourist Bootlegger Given Stretch for Peddling Moonshine

In Billings Montana August 24 judge Robert C Strong imposed a 90 day jail term and a 400 dollar fine on W Stewart for peddling moonshine. Stewart and his wife and three daughters traveled state roads selling liquor. Sheriff officers raided a tent and found 12 gallons of moonshine hidden under tarpaulins and sacks.

Billings W. Stewart Robert C. Strong Stewart

Former Stevensville Man Drowns in Oregon River

Wallace Sheppard, once of Stevensville, reportedly drowned in the Jordan valley in Oregon about six miles from Silver City, Idaho. He had lived in the Bitter Root region for years and moved to Idaho seven years ago, leaving a wife named Ja who hailed from Stevensville.

Missoula Wallace Sheppard Stevensville Jordan Valley Ore Silver City Idaho Sheppard

Russell as dishwasher at forest fires

Chateau August 23 Charlie Russell famed painter and "Dr." de cree of the University of Montana is photographed doing camp kitchen work with a fire crew at Blackleaf station in Lewis and Clark forest. Ranger G A Frederickson reports Russell joined Apgar crews, donned an apron, scrubbed pots, and shared meals with helpers while contributing to firefighting efforts.

Chateau Charlie Russell University of Russell Montana Mr. Frederickson Mr. Russell Mr. Fredrickson

Notable Sickness and Sedilents Near White Sulphur

White Sulphur Springs dispatch reports the Dincesian retreat attendance interrupted by a sudden sickness of a local mother, burial in Judith Gap, and a wagon haystack accident at Daggett ranch sending J F Ring to hospital. Mrs A Manchester and driver suffered injuries in a Buick rollover near Castle Mintain. Ringling party plans a short visit to the BRTS Range Wing. Mrs Deatrick of Los Angeles visits, and Rasyment Nagues, former resident and dentistry graduate, visits his parents.

White Sulphur Springs LeChure Helen Davill Lake Jane Jieith Gap Fanr Mile Lean Lake Judith Gap Daggett Ranch J. F. Ring Faithe A. Manchester Best Manchester Castle Mintain Neel John Tl. Ringling Alis. Worle RT. Ringling Deatrick Los Angeles Lester C. Rader Rasyment Nagues College of Dentistry Porthatud Tea

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