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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1925

Page

8

Apex Mining Suit Filed in Federal Court at Butte

In Butte on November 30 a federal suit by Molin Mining Clark Uuntana Realty Flint Orley Minit and Ross Clark against Anaconda Copper Mining alleges Badger and State veins on Poser Apex property are connected. Plaintiffs seek injunction to restrain operations, permanent ban on mining, and an accounting for ores valued around six thousand dollars.

Butte Apex Molung Molin Mining Company Clark Uuntana Realty Company Flint Orley Minit Company Ross Clark Anaconda Copper Mining Glark Poser Ven Badger State Anaconda Copper Mining Company Poser

Alberta booze chief denies trade to Montana from province

Wethbridge Alta Nov 30 The liquor czar Dinning says Alberta government not supplying liquor to Montana through government stores. Latest survey shows imports into Montana originate in British Columbia. Rumors say beer sales may move from government vendors to private halls, stirring hotelmen and potential legislative action.

Wethbridge Alta Alberta Dinning Nquor Ano Dinning Sais Enforcement Department of the Liquor Control Board Montana United States Albert Mir Dinting Drv

Heavy fog blankets Lewistown as weather hints at cold

Local observers report thick fog moving in after darkness with windshields coated in a thin glaze. A long running dust haze has persisted, while an old timer predicts a weather change if fog rises, and coal wagons are urged to stock up for colder nights. More than 3000 marriages occur annually in London county.

Lewistown

Wounded Policeman Shot by Fergus Co Man Is Still Alive

Lewistown November 30 reports Frank Draper fatally wounded after a confrontation with Mike Riser at Risers apartment during a moonshine dispute. Draper survived the fourth day in hospital as doctors removed a bullet lodged near his left pelvis after penetrating the intestines.

Fergus Co Lewistown Frank Draper Beng Mike Riser Draper

Paroled boy leaves home of benefactor

A paroled youth involved in robberies at Ore Hardware, Yellowstone Garage, and Union post office fled from Wes Haley, taking a 30-30 rifle and a harp. He walked to town, boarded the Milwaukee eastbound, leaving only $3. Haley recalls the boy as a hard worker and well mannered, while officials investigate the reason for his sudden departure. The report notes a separate East Africa population drop due to cattle losses.

Jerry Ore Hardware Yellowstone Union Wes Haley Milwaukee Wes Ha- Tev Haley

Farmer Pinioned Under Car In Acid Spill Accident

Hobson Nov 30 Frank Hodge and family from Reachland section were returning home when their car overturned near Moccasin. Hodge was pinned under the vehicle for several minutes as batter acid spilled, endangering his eyes. He was taken to St Joseph's hospital in Lewistown and is expected to recover without permanent injuries.

Hobson Frank Hodge Reachland Lewistown Madge Hodge St Joseph’s Hospital Ras Wat

Kalispell Man Shot By Officer After Altercation

Kalispell man Arthur Fox was struck by a police lead during an arrest near Green Restaurant on First Avenue West. He was taken to Sisters Hospital with a back wound. a second bullet reportedly struck a bystander and was found in Fox’s clothing as investigators describe a puzzling arc of the shot.

Katsnel

Champ Bronc-Buster Ices Cut Bank Cars

Cut Bank, Nov 29. Al Falconer, a celebrated bronc rider, dominates the Calgary Stampede scene by riding rough stock and taming Cherdie Lase. He claimed the Canadian championship and saddle award presented by the Prince of Wales, earning $1000 and a loving cup for his feats in the province.

Cut Bank al Falconer Falconer Calgary Prince of Wales Cher

Community notes from West Creek weeks of visitors and travel

West Creek residents and visitors are listed with motions between Helena Great Falls and surrounding ranches. Names include August Summerfield Howard Ingersoll Helena Steinbach Troeity Borho Notling Olsen Davis Myles Ingersoll Gibson and others. Mrs Winn and Miss Notling travel for work and school while several families return from Helena, Great Falls, or local ranches.

West Creek August Summerfield Chateat Howard Ingersoll Helena Wilam Steinbach Missoula Robert Troeity Steinbach Great Fails G Oa Dutcher Helena RI. Diesen Edward Willand Borho Godge Syerneth Burns Mickey Anderson Exeang Mabel Notling Albert Great Falls Flizabeth Winn Ferman Mildred Cronghan William Olsen Greatalls Greatalls After Avait At the Borho Ranch Tilian I Lucvle Davis Mos Davis Great Walls Hugh Myles Jack Thame HB Stewart Anneapolis Norma Sam Ingersoll JN Gibson Deadorn WF Bowman Thomas Ostle Herbert van Gilder Pearl Moore Tirlena Porha Brothers Stearns Peter Burgeraff Son Adett

Meagher Citizens Fined Over Stamp Delinquency

About 173 irate Meagher county residents were told by Arthur JD Jordan of the Internal Revenue Office that deeds had been filed without proper revenue stamps. Fines totaling 250 dollars were assessed not against Jordan but against local attorneys who prepared and filed the deeds. The public tally and dispute focus on the attorneys rather than the federal agent.

Winte Sulphur Springs Meagher County Arthur JD Jordan Interial Revenue Office Jordan

Close Gaming Joints Shut by Sheriff as Citizens Protest

In Deer Lodge on November 30, Sheriff Mutlin and deputies closed local gambling rooms after a citizen protest. Crimes reportedly included craps poker and blackjack. warning letters were sent to owners to cease immediately or face abatement actions. A mayoral meeting with about 50 residents urged swift enforcement while punchboards and cards were left untouched.

Deer Lodge Mutlin Atlxens Suts

Former Oil Worker Dies in Missoula Cabin

The body of George A Cox, 35, was found on the floor of a cabin on Sherwood Street in Missoula. Coroner Joh Forkenbrock ruled natural causes, saying Cox had died about 12 hours earlier. He had recently moved from Great Falls and worked in oil fields at Sunburst. LeRoy Griffith found the body. Forkenbrock requested information from Great Falls, with no reply yet.

Missoula George A Cox Ins Cabin Sta Sherwood Street Joh Forken Brock Cox Great Falls Sunburst Tor Cabin Ho 7 Sherwood Street LeRoy Griffith Cabin Vo Coranrr Farkenbrock

Townsend visits and social rounds at Helena and nearby towns

Local residents from Townsend Helena and Bozeman mingle visiting relatives and attending bridge clubs at various homes. Guests include Mr and Mrs Tack Brinton Barnell Klein Alyes Bettie Bror and families with social events noting anniversaries prizes and a church basement sale lunch.

Verna Fath Tithe Ruteck Helena Visting Meir Rand Nother Jack Rudeck Gertrude Ibi Whitehall Nasheen Sisting Alyes Bettie Bror Sra Watson Mes Tack Brinton Barnell Klein War Chas Chryst Ant Three Forks J Wishe Sith Rick Roman Fran Bozeman Bob Briscoe Bozeman Jack Klemm Frante Smaazel Townsend Otto Anderson Birtte Mobson Lorentyne Ralph Conrad Booth Hoiker Thomas Jot Ker Tack Gil Chas Green May Frinton Mes Chesnut Bridge Club Holker Afri Lea Robert Lea Dart Chiret Chas Tarrant Fannie Upton Jam Bembrick O' Hearn Wills Smith Shall Leslie Smith Jack Cranion Howe Mr Polson Mary Shull Lous Bonney

To Eliminate Three Dangerous Crossings

Superior work to remove three dangerous railroad crossings west of Massoula. A survey by the Bureau of Public Roads found a dangerous curve near the tunnel between Nine Mile and Alberton to be removed. Five and a half miles of new route from Nine Mile to Alberton offers two alternates and undercrossing options east of Alberton or a road south of the railway into Alberton. Missoula County allocates 10000 dollars for cooperation with the government which has allotted 300000 dollars for the road. four and a half miles lie in Missoula County and the last mile into Alberton in Mineral County. The funding is expected to cover construction costs.

Logging Train Crash Fatal to Worker at Mission Camp

A logging crew worker named Charles Koisti, 26, died after a logging train accident near Ronan. He was crushed between a log tray engin e and a track car, suffering a crushed leg and other injuries. Death resulted from a blood clot linked to the injuries. Survived by parents, a brother and three sisters. body sent to Polson for interment. Koisti had worked at the Ne Pollers camp on the reservation for some time.

Missoula Inam Palleys Ronan Charles Koisti Kot Iis Korsl Ds Forken Hrock Polson T Ne Pollers

Martinsdale Woman Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage

Mrs Tina Brown of Martinsdale died Thursday morning from cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held at the Epiphopal church with Rev Gerald of Roundup officiating. The deceased, born on the Isle of Man in 1849, lived much of her life on Castle and for the last 20 years at Martinsdale. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs Argo Woodward, of Martinsdale, three grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Witie Sulphur Springs Tina Brown Martins TurGerald Isle of Man Castle Mattnsdale Mre Argo Woodwad Martinsdale Spiacopal Bensana I Sherman Boteman Arcella Smmith Wollow Creek Bertha Nicholson Dorothy Nicholson Tyman Willam Blakely Tuliis Suckow Butte Suckow Rochester Wit Reau Theigh School Walsall Tigh PD Hooker Helena Benjamin Sherman Nopper Fam Hy Newton Anthony QO T Render Sybella Chicago Dorothy Towhtown Arthur Niccholson Masa Bene AH Mountain School Hee Thome

Mystery on Long Island Sound Boat Rescue Hinges on Fight

Aunt Celimena Brewster and Salt Adams search for Conner Mira Moore after an engagement announcement leads to a midnight voyage. A skirmish aboard the Bloods Nuisance ends with a boat forced free from mud as Pooch orders a rescue and a group contends with a violent scramble and a severe head wound.

Celimena Brewster Salt Adams Bing Carrington Connecticut Conner Mira Moore Long Island Sound Snex Carrington Arctors Alup Tilomena Brig Aunt Cerimena Brewpster Long Island Pooch Doc Mathers

Chatter Nit By Berni on Amusement and Dress

An imperfect transcription shows chatter about amusement and clothing. phrases mention Japanese and national identity themes. The item is fragmented with names like Mies OReilly and Romuald, plus stray theorems about comfort and daily life. The text ends with To be Continued.

Adams Starr Source

Unidentified Man Struck by Rock in Mount Sentinel Accident

An unidentified man was hit on the back by a rock rolled down Mount Sentinel during a football game crowd. The rock came from two youths who climbed the slope to view the game and reportedly fled but were captured by spectators. The victim recovered after a brief unconscious spell.

Missouri Nedina Dow Mount Sentinel Hitt Sherff Nam Etter Shere

Crazy Driver Crashes Car Threatening Children in Butte

A vehicle traveling east on Fart Woolman street struck Con J Corcoran's automobile at 6 Vark and Clark, badly damaging both cars while several neighborhood children escaped harm. Police seek the unknown driver after the Saturday incident. Corcoran and others were trying to locate the diver and prevent further danger.

Butte Woolman Chidren Con J Corcoran North Montana Corcoran Rawl Clark Headquarers Farour Briggs

Park Reserve Proposal Faces Hearing by Game Commission

The Game Commission held a hearing at Veliiwsane Park to discuss a proposed park border reserve extending into adjacent territory. State officials reviewed the plan, including impacts on nearby land and treaty references, with testimony from Rob Wil and others. Commission records will be revisited at the next meeting.

Longton Nes Making & Wed Veliiwsane Park

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