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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1925

Page

8

Masquerade Motives Stirred on Long Island Ferry

Saltonstall Cabot Adams in disguise on a Long Island trip with Connemara Moore and companions encounters Aunt Celimena and the Moorelands group. A planned departure to Stamford follows a night of adventures as tensions rise over an engagement token and looming danger, with Salt’s return to normalcy interrupted by suspect figures and a police warning.

Saltonstall Capotadanis Long Island Stanford Conn Connemara Moore Connie Celimena Dave Sweetie Connemara Bing David Lacs Sui Lacy Cetimena Tim Salt Salton Ferry-House Red Riding Hood Jacob Archbald Peres Harvard Rence Saltonstall Cabot Adams Mr. Brewster Saltonstall Bingham Moorelands

Free gold strike reported at Badim in Jib properties

Free gold ore strike reported at the Badim Jib property in Butte. The discovery occurred in raise No 411 on the Katie ground at the 400 foot level of old workings. Ore samples reached Butte yesterday and preliminary notes say high grade veins were encountered in development near the new shaft. Further extent not known until later.

Tutte Ver. I Jib Basit Prilay Nutte Butte Fred J. Melcher Board of Stockholders’ Directors Strick August Grunert Melcher

Mexican Gang Accused of Producing Counterfeit Change

In Butte a Mexican gang circulated counterfeit nickels and dimes bearing unauthorized mint marks. Joe Garcia, a gang organizer, was arrested with several dollars of poor currency and confessed involvement. Authorities traced the operation to a cabin with counterfeiting equipment but missing molds, while Secret Service agents assisted.

Butte Urmene United States Secret Service Joe M. Garcia United States Mint Is Labors Tim Dimes Grady Boatwright Secret Service Garcia Mof East Mercury Alley

Government Ships Experiment Lambs to Eastern Market

Miles City Dec 1 The second annual shipment of more than 400 lambs from the United States range livestock experimental station was sent to eastern markets. The 400 head were fed on mill screenings and alfalfa or exclusive alfalfa diets under Supt Swartz. Last year’s shipment totaled about 300 lambs with a satisfactory profit margin. Government will not publish financial returns for the two years but will continue experiments and average results for next year.

Miles City United States Range Sunt. W. Swartz

Livingston Woman Wins Big Damages in Suit Over Son's Death

Mrs Dora Hart was awarded 900 damages by a district jury after suing E Powers White for 150 damages and 5000 exemplary damages. The case arose from a bicycle accident in which Hart's son was killed when his bicycle collided with a coat driven by White.

Livingston Diec Dora Hart E. Powers White White

Wheeled witness testifies in murder trial in Butte

In Butte Emma street, Sept. 24, Tony Glavinich shot and killed his former sweetheart's mother, Anna Jovica. Nena Jovica, 19, testified in court in a wheeled chair after being wounded in the same shooting. She described the fatal affray and Glavinich’s actions after she declined to marry him.

Butte, Bee Emma Street Tony Glavinelli Nena Jovica Glavinch Anna Jovica Glavinich Miss Jovica Nena

Miles Section Nets $32,000 This Turkey Season

Miles City reports show about 32 thousand dollars likely realized by turkey raisers in the district this shipping season after two carloads have shipped and two more are expected. Prices paid range from 36 to 39 cents per pound, higher than last year. Cold weather cut thousands of young Wickeys from flocks, but the Montana crop overall may reach about half a million dollars, about 50 percent above last year.

Miles City Faiser Montana

Defunct Libby Bank Reorganized With Reopening Expected

Great Falls Dec 13 W M Wayman formerly land sales head in the Walter litigation project and now receiver for four national banks was in the city on business. He said the First National Bank of Libby has been reorganized and is expected to reopen within a week with $50,000 needed and $24,000 already brought in.

Great Falls W. MM. Waye’ Nan Walier Shelby First National Bank Libby Wayman First National Bank of Shelby National Bank of Talhy National Bank of Joplin National Bank of Galata First National Bank of Cut Bank First National Bank of Libby

Beets Deliveries in Fromberg District Close

Fromberg Tec March reports delivery of the sugar beet crop completed Wednesday noon. A total of 149 cars were shipped this season, slightly less than 150 cars in 1924. Acreage tributary to the dump was smaller, with losses from November freezing and thawing. Despite shrinkage and weather, the effort by growers yielded strong dividends.

Fromberg

Impudent Cripple With Bank Roll Sent Up 90 Days

In Butte an apparently disabled man named Gilhooley caused a scene in a cafe at 2 am. He argued with the proprietor and fought a cashier until police arrived. Court records note vagrancy and poverty as the basis for the 90 day county jail sentence, with a bank book shown to prove funds.

Butte Pat Galhwoley Gilhooley Red Grange Turing Andrew Wgilhooley Dilhooley

Escaped Prisoner Recaptured Near Missoula

Missoula December 13 G Morrison escaped from Deputy Sheriff James Corbett near a ranch by Grant Creek. Morrison ran after handcuffs were used, then was recaptured along the Milwaukee tracks west of town by Janes Heath and junior Rice. He had escaped custody earlier and was questioned about removing the cuffs. He is wanted for weded forge.

Missoula G. Morrison James Corbett Milwaukee Janes Heath Olny Rice, Jr F. A. Rier Morrison Grant Creek Corbett

Damage Suit Brings Plaintiffs Only $65

In Harlowton Montana Judge William J. Ford presiding the district court disposed of several cases this week before Christmas. Edgar Kichl v Charles Walliday ended with a verdict of 825 for the plaintiff and another similar suit on sheep injuries netted $40 for the plaintiff. Dan Jackson of the C M St Paul railway reached a settlement early Friday for a personal injury claim from unloading a boxcar.

Harlowton District Court William J. Ford Edgar Kichl Charles Walliday Java Dan Jackson C. Af. & St. Paul Railway

Hunters Kill 626 Rabbits in a Day Reported

In a local rabbit hunt the group led by Girdle and Dee tracked 626 rabbits in a single day across 2forse creek Lost Creek Lone Tree and Buffalo. Vehicles including Ford cars and trucks chased rabbits over rough ground ditches and rocks as mild weather aided open-nesting rabbits.

Lost Creck Lone Tree

How Doctors Treat Colds and Fluj Ta Break Up a Cold

Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs, a purified calomel compound tablet. One or two at bed time with water purges and salts without causing nausea or loss of appetite. next morning the cold vanishes and the system is purified. A family package with directions sells for 25 cents at drug stores.

Officers Raid Anaconda House Seizes Large Illicit Liquor Haul

Federal officers raided Anton Julian at 1001 East Thier Street and seized 18 cases of beer 100 gallons of wire a 1 5 gallon keg of gin and two small moonshine kegs. Julian and Phillip Bonaface were jailed E. E. Collins will file in district court. Liquor was found in several rooms and the cellar along with glasses steins and siphons.

Anaconda Anton Julian East Thier Strest

Judge Warns Violators of Higher Law in Leavenworth Threats

A federal court session in Butte ended with a guilty verdict after several defendants alternated pleas. The judge warned violators that continued liquor law violations would lead to federal prison, notably Leavenworth, as the docket filled with cases.

Butte Accnsend Leavenworth

Deputy Warden Hurt in Car Crash near Cattenersani GG

Deputy Game Warden PW Nelson and his grandson Wayne Miller escaped serious injury when his car left the road to avoid a collision and struck a tree at the Cattenersani GG streets intersection. Nelson was shaken. Miller had a slight chin cut. The warden had been returning from Clyde Park after distributing a crate of Hungarian partridges for the Rane commission.

Livingston Nelson Wayne Miller Cattener Sani GG Clyde Park Jie Rane Commission

Workers Generally Are Fully Employed Across Nation

Washington reports that despite seasonal declines in building and a coal mine shutdown due to labor disputes, the United States employment service says most workers were fully employed at the end of November. Payrolls rose modestly from October to November, and both months showed satisfactory turnover.

Washington United States Employment Service Uite

MaGee Carpet announces wage bonuses for employees

President Law of MaGee Carpet company announces a 7 percent lien payment on this year's wages for 1,200 workers with an additional 3 percent bonus for the same period. The bonuses will be paid by Christmas with a further payment planned on April 1 next year for employees still with the company.

Bloombure President Law MaGee Carpet Company Comepany

Cream Balm for Cold Relief Promises Quick Breathing

An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic nasal treatment. A small amount applied in the nostrils clears swollen mucous membranes, relieves catarrh, and restores easy breathing within minutes, claimed to end discomfort from colds.

Ely

Army Chief Refutes Mitchell Charges In Court Martial

Brigadier General Hugh A. Drum testified about War Department policies for nearly four hours in the Mitchell court martial. He defended actions and denied giving Congress false or misleading information as Major General Frank W. Coe had been recalled to discuss previous statements about anti aircraft defense. Drum was to return tomorrow for further examination after being interrupted once.

Washington Hugh A. Drum Army General Staff Mitchell War Department Agialiot Nalicies Congress Frank W. Coe Coast Artillery General Drum Frank R. Reid

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