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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1925

Page

2

No Clear Clues Found in Hanson Murder Case

Bosman Dec 2 county authorities investigated the Hanson murder notching down meager clues. Frank Hanson, unmarried recluse living near Salesville, was shot Thursday evening in his cabin. A lone assailant fired through the window with a six or two shot gun, hitting the jugular vein and leaving the scene undisturbed except for gunfire marks.

Bosman Frank Hanson Salesville E. A. Peterson Sherif Hanson Alonr Attiend Charlies Perry

Mc Gee Freed After County Jail Detention

John Bull Mc Gee, jailed months on charges tied to a disturbance at the Butte tourist park, was released after Judge Jeremiah I Lynch’s lecture. The judge warned Mc Gee against further trouble, saying he must stay away from such conduct or face state prison. He was arrested by Tollie Circor Thomas Calpin following a park robbery where two men fled after shots were fired. Mc Gee denied involvement, claiming he ran after hearing shots as a woman directed him toward escape.

Bull McGee Butte Jeremiah I Lynch Tollie Circor Thomas Calpin MrGer

Machine Hits Tree Injuring Two Near Miles City

In Miles City on December 20, Floyd Franklin of the United States range livestock experiment station and his companion Lela Root were slightly injured when their car veered off the Tongue river bridge, struck a tree, and left the road. Miss Root suffered a slight facial cut from shattered glass as the windshield gave way.

Miles City Tongue River Floyd Franklin United States Range Livestock Experiment Station Lela Root Miss Root

Operation Brings Back Sight to an Old Indian Chief

Chief Plenty Cows of the Crow tribe from Pryor underwent cataract surgery at Crow Agency. Doctors L M Labitt and Ira D. Nelson performed the operation. The 60 year old leader had been nearly blind and could not move about. After bandages came off he recognized friends entering the room.

Hard Plenty Cows Crow Tribe of Indians Pryor Big Horn Counts Valles Fom Hardia Crow Agency L. IL. Labitt Hardin Ira D. Nelson Plenty Cons

Man Accused of Throwing Cuspidor in Altercation

Rune, Dec 20. Walter Hettick was arrested after an altercation at a drinks establishment on Arizona Street. He allegedly hurled a cuspidor injuring William Jo Johnson, who suffers a blood clot and is in critical condition at home. Johnson names Durie and others as involved in a quarrel. Hettick’s statement to the county attorney describes seeking a weapon after a dispute. The case awaits further word on Johnson's injuries.

Rune Walter Hettick Willian Jo Johnson Alto Arizona Street Wertoslay Jack Duggit Sautt Johnson O'Connell Hertick Ranier Place Charles Durie Hethet Motiple Totinsen

Vida Farmers to Organize a Club

Cirle Ree 22 We Have a ohee Farmess eit Ti wae de cided at at atecting ihere Tuesday when 30 progressive farmers met to discuss forming a Farmers club. County agent Dan Noble and an extension man from the State College attended. Delbert Ridad attended and plans were made to form a club at a future meeting. Members pledged to bring another farmer and set up projects for pure seed production dairying and other farm undertakings.

Dan Noble Roosevein Cnunty Henes Delbert Ridad Vida Oscar Worster Mian Young Wick Nigger Nate H. Hovee Sit. Wrebeline Advan Ly Presday Anaher

Partridges Liberated in Judith Basin Area

Hobson December 2 Early in the week A W Davis secretary of the Judith River Rod and Gun club liberated nine pairs of partridges that arrived from Hungary via New York. The game birds were distributed to sportsmen's associations across the United States and appeared lively as they flew and ran in a stubble field near the Judith River.

Hobson A.W. Davis Judith River Rod and Gun Chit Hungary New York United States Sie

Wood Chopper's Leg Broken by Falling Tree

Arthur Miss, a Woodside youth, was injured on a Mill Creek Canyon slope when a falling tree struck him. The left leg fractured, he was pinned for about thirty minutes before five men carried him two miles on an improvised stretcher to Hamilton Hospital.

Corvallis Arthur Miss Woodside Eouth Mill Creek Canyon Uliss Dow William Helm Stee Bliss Hamilton

Divorce Court Smites Contempt In Custody Dispute

Emmett Connors was fined 19 for contempt by Judge George Bourgui and held in custody until the assessment was paid. The court ordered custody of the couple’s minor child to alternate Sundays from 8 oclock to 11 oclock, with the father paying delinquent alimony and being released after legal fees were settled.

Bitte Dev Emmett Connors Treorge Bourgui Connors Martha Connors Tata Lishard Cnurt Caust Cannery Ang

Dynamiter of Sisters Hospital Not Found

Kalispell December reports the dynamiter of Sisters Hospital remains unknown as a Saturday explosion destroyed evidence. Flier notes claim little evidence survives and witnesses offer theories while police secure the area with no clues or motive yet found.

Dynamiter Sisters Hospital Kalispell Alen

Farmers Help Build Road in Lake County

Lake County with the assistance of Moiese valley farmers is constructing an improved Crow Creek Moiese road. Citizens and county commissioners met, farmers raised 60 dollars, and volunteers with teams began work on a 4 percent county contribution basis hoping to finish before bad weather.

Wolf Creek School Holiday Program Schedule

Wolf Creek School presents a two week vacation with an evening program Friday featuring The Dolls Take a Hand-Play, recitations by Charles Wirth and Maxine Heckathona, a Christmas drill, The Jolly Christmas Weather, and Santa's Workshop Play. A large crowd attended.

Wolf Creek Charles Wirth Maxine Heckathona Playa Publis Mar

Hunters Surprise Two Mountain Goats Near Burr Creek Canyon

Mil ford HL Cubs and Robert Myer witnessed two mountain goats resting on a cliffy ledge in Reed Burr Creek canyon Thursday. Hunters with hounds trailing coyotes approached to about a hundred yards before the goats fled down the mountainside. Fred Barr Creek lies six miles northwest of Corvallis.

Corvallis Reed Burr Creek Canyon Milford HL Robert Myer Fred Barr Creek Cnyvallis

Court fines men for turning out moon into sink

In Montana high profile bootlegging case, Teddy Kuberich and Jerry Pulien of Anaconda pleaded guilty in federal court to interfering with the law. Each received 50 days in jail and a $100 fine, while Muberich already sentenced to 7 days and $300 fine for bootlegging. judge Torrquin denounced their actions. Anaconda soft drink parlor keeper Kuberich testified about alerting others and tipping a pitcher of moonshine as officers raided the scene.

Butte Dec Montana Teddy Kuberich Jerry Pulien Anaconda Kiherich Muberich Cone Torrquin Ronald Higgins Kuberivh Putica Pritica Titze Bourquin

Man Found Dead in a Hotel Room in Butte

Robert Gwen of Butte, longtime Montana Southern Railroad official, died yesterday morning in a hotel room. Despite a period of illness and calling a physician, he was pronounced dead from pneumonia. Coroner Pat Holland will oversee arrangements.

Dev Robert Gwen Fikhorn Toreman Montana St Pames Patel Ato Viah Avenue Gwen Tee Pat Holland Elk Creen Butte IR Sears Cicles

Fat Prisoner Sent Back to the Jail

A heavy prisoner, weighing about 315 pounds, was arraigned in the county court before Judge Philips. He faced charges of entering pretence for money and was held at a fixed bond of 2009 dollars, which he could not secure. The man is described as one of the heaviest inmates in the jail for over a decade and reportedly asked the sheriff for a full sized headrest since the jail’s standard equipment was too small.

Villon Tee Brady Justices Court Philips Sherif Mooney Ile Gail The Inc P.m Routh Main Strest Omftoc Duamesa Attics Ooos

Miss Lily Han Pele Visits Wolf Creek Friends

Wall Greek Dec 20 reports Miss Lily Han Pele of Hate Helena visiting sister Mrs. John G. Merz i Coraway. Coraway Carlen returns home for holidays. George K. Reeder and wife business visitors. William Stagey of Great Falls in town for a fishing trip. Mrs C F Overman motored to Helena returning by evening. George Laman of Helena local visitor. Mildred Croaghan leaves this morning for W Helena. Cartie Stow at Butte high school spends Christmas at home with parents. Mr and Mrs WM Stow, Middle Port. Mrs Peter Aiirautaut and Adalf visiting. Teotard Jacobson and mother here yesterday. Mr and Mrs Thontay Othe with Adolf Beeker and William Borho visiting relatives. Hint Rigel business visitor in Helena yesterday. Florence Farman at St Vincent's Academy two weeks vacation with parents. Lawrence Lane here yesterday. Mrs Elizabeth Wing spending two weeks at Korman home. Miss Felma Cherman home for two weeks vacation.

Lily Han Pele Helena John G. Merz Coraway Carlen George K. Reeder William Stagey Great Falls George Laman Mildred Croaghan Wwelena Cartie Stow

Legion of Honor Palace for Real Art Lovers

The Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco near Lincoln Park is described as a premier art venue with French Renaissance architecture and expansive views of the city and sea. It houses a permanent collection including Nor- dine and Rembrandt works, with rotating exhibits and concerts drawing California artists and the public.

Legion OF Honor San Francisco Mi Cunts Mt. Dulaloags Louis XVI Atte Louvre Céthern Faninns Agdieval Ark

Classified Advertisements in The Independent Publishing Company

Daily classified ads published in Helana Montana by The Independent Publishing Company. Circular notices include sales, services, and personal notices mailed through Halana post office as second class matter.

Independent Publishing Company (Inc Helens Montana Halana

PHONE CALL FOILS TWO BANK ROBBERS

A telephone call interrupted a bank robbery attempt near Denver, foiling two armed suspects named Dan Mother and Ubevenne. The caller, identified as a cashier at a nearby state bank, alerted authorities and distracted the robbers, who fled without securing money. A second suspect list includes Cole and others, with the incident ending before any loot was taken.

Dan Mother Ubevenne Kictineel Denver Cole Sarshen Frond Squire Owife Cristie Pitt

Sunburst Oil and Gas Company Annual Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of Sunburst Oil and Gas Company stockholders will be held at the office for variances on the specified date. Details include proposed liquidation, preferred stock terms, and share values. Location shifts from Lewistown to Great Falls with official notices from secretary GEO. TAVIS. Publication date December 2, 1835.

SterliNy Sunburst of and Gas Company Wweems Ana Pany Subhast OH Pupy Ares Aron Cout Nian Aes Viales Saith Steels Oath Alors Guaularn Sand Patthy Ipas Matau rArningy Vail Miserini Heig Ekiangeag Riphl Peleun Taf Lewts and Clark Montana Cas.heads Geo Tavis Deventer

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