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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1920

Page

5

Oil field prospects spark Montana boom near Hardin

Miles City December report from Al McKnight describes the Hardin area promising wells near 12 feet depth by Producers and Refiners of Denver. McKnight notes good field conditions, spring weather aiding activity, with speculation on new dam and irrigation project across the Big Horn region and a growing oil district near the Big Horn mountains.

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Warrants and Investigations Mentioned Amid Monthly Review

In November and December authorities pursue warrants and investigations, noting active case actions and potential charges. The fragmented text references warrants, surveillance, and law enforcement steps tied to ongoing inquiries during the observed period.

Triple Dome to Drill Soon in Cat Creek, Hobson Report

Hobson reports Triple Dome plans to begin drilling in Cat Creek and Hatsen, Creek, and Plawwillaw fields. A drilling crew led by Louis A. Ruehne and geologist William Wesley will return from Phoenix to lead operations early in the spring. Wesley predicts Hobson oil prospects as potentially among the state's largest.

Cat Creek Hobson Hatsen Creek Plawwillaw Cait Creek Louis A. Ruehne Willian Wesley Phoenix Nit

McCarthy Drilling Sets Depth in Offset Big Lehman

Winnett December 2 reports the McCarthy rig drilling on the Big Lehman offset, reaching depth before an alkali water influx forced a halt to boiler repairs. Crews take precautions to manage caving difficulties and proceed toward completion.

Imccarthy Lehman

Mid-Northern to Try Out Livingston Dome

In Livingston area plans were revealed after protracted talks with Minis Noerherg and Jural lease holdings. The proposed dome stretches across the northern county, near the Ehiekis valleys, about three tiles north of Iowa. The plan envisions spring roving and extensive development with a large arena held by phone entities. Initial outlines placed a focus on the Livingstray region and anticipated spring operations.

Lisingston Minis Noerherg Oom Jural Ehiekis Iowa Ithe Sity

Cat Creek Cow Shows Promising Oil Well Discovery

Winttert reports a small oil flow at Cat Creek well near Brush Creek. The test yields about 50 barrels daily with artesian water inflow, seen as significant by visitors from the acell. The find indicates promising extensions of oil-bearing territory several miles west of the point of discovery.

Winttert Cateck Brush Creek Acell

Frantz Puts Another Pump at Elder Creek

Lewistown reports Frantz Corporation has nearly doubled pumping capacity at the Box Elder Creek station, boosting oil flow from Cat Creek into Wine Nett. Early shipments and growing field output prompt expectation of higher rail and logistics needs. Irregular text mentions Ireland and references to early Christian church observers, with unclear continuation.

Lewistown Box Elder Creek Frantz Corporation Big Cat Creek Ireland

iSure Shot Units Rally for Helena Buyers

iSure Shot Oil and S company units are quickly being allocated for sale in Helena. Leigh ton Miles City and C W Traweek oversee offerings with headquarters at Placey and 36 WW Sixth Avenue. The firm holds 40 acres in the Cal Creek field in Hartluvest quarter of section 1-15-29. White Company of New York operates on the neighboring 40 acres. Guy W Miller of Lewistown serves as trustee pending director elections. Activities for this winter are planned.

Sree Shot Oil S -Company Helena Alc. Leighton Miles City W. Traweek Whic ci Placey Sisth Avenue Cal Creek Hartluvest

Unclear view of Rotary event and field rowing

Fragmentary OCR text describes a Rotary event with field rowing and moving pictures. Mentions Helonme oil fields, jury, Amelens, and planers. details are garbled, making timing, participants, and locations uncertain.

Muekbon

Dividend Passed At Anaconda Amid Market Fallout

Anaconda Copper shareholders approved a dividend amid a bleak market view. Directors cited conditions in metal processing, announcing reduced payouts from 20 to 6 percent, with 1920 profits estimated around 2.59 million and dividends totaling about 995,750 for POA. The move followed weak trading and a stock price drop.

Cospamy Ater Ivy Annenida Feading Auilsaimatrdompany Ansonia Wall Street Anaconda T Herstock

Bank robbery suspects linked to Milltown heist in New York

Two men charged as bank robbers tied to the Milltown First National heist are named along with recovered loot including 1000 dollars and jewels. Police in New York report arrests of Edwin M. A draws and a husband and wife pair, with Liberty Lends valued at 1800 dollars said to be part of the loot. The police commissioner complains of rising lawlessness as a budget vote fails to pass for officer training.

Kew York First National Bank of Milltown N. Ja Devetsher Jesy Edwin M.A Pitth Avenue Jeweler Liberty Lends Baright Gldernton

Ladies Invited to Rod Gun Club Program Meeting

The World of Sport reports a ladies program meeting at the Rod Gun Club Thursday evening. Attendees include state officials and club members from Helena, Missoula and beyond. Attendance is urged by figures such as Jake Qedart A. H. Abbott and M. D. Ghadfield.

Rod-Gun Club Phursitay Lewis and Cluck Otier Rod Nol Esslan Jake Qedart Mutchouse A. H. Abbott Nelena National Forest Adientance Dillondance Eneeting Me. Dallart Abbott Carpanster Molgrade State Association Thomas N. Marlowe Missoula M.D. Ghadfield Helena

Tremblay Named Montana Representative for Boxing Council

Governor appoints Wo o A Tremblay of Miles City to represent Montana at an international Spur go club meeting in New York City on January 10. Attendees will include state representatives from jurisdictions where boxing is legalized. The aim is to regulate boxing hours uniformly and consider a national body to oversee boxing nationwide.

Vernor Stewart Wo O A. Tremblay Miles City Montana New York City Wand

Boxing Notes From A Tumultuous 1921 Season

Spor t notes recount Jesse Baxaball's first season in 1921 and a mail-delivered contract in Coffeyville Kansas. Featuring retired heavyweight contender Menmy Tendi and Willie Greart in a knockout, plus reports of Grumes in Uy 7949 and other boxing and wrestling items from New York to Des Moines.

Wirstin Warr Wton Eho Johnson Sono Hia Nauor Jesse Baxaball Tony Peetidant Mounache Ghia Washingley Aniemedia Loague Club Johnsey Tte Himatay Coffeyville Kan Indy Tobla Owhief Gaghnen Oat Tun Suewaius BioSy Derk Troddta Welen Menmy Tendi Ring Willie Greart Kosten Green Des Moines Tows Die 98 Mart Cadtock Walnut Ipven John Peack Letenna Nes

Unclear fragment from Bowls league game report

The readable pieces describe a Bowls league game with mentions of teams and players, a close score, and driving actions. The text references a game state of 2697 for one team and an opposing score around 618, with players Muriel and Moe noted among others, but details are fragmented and uncertain.

Muriel Ives

Creditors of Morris Brothers in Session

Portland creditors of the Morris Brothers Inc held a meeting to protect their interests after the arrest of former president Etheridge in Minneapolis on charges related to band operations. Many held interim bonds as receipts for payments to the firm in Portland and Alberta. A sheriff was sent to bring Etheridge back.

Ly Associated Press Portland Ore The View of Brothers, Inc Hand House Shay Jet I. Evheridge Minneapolis Ouiation Alberta Canada Emmaute Atinnnapolis Etheridge Purtland

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