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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1925

Page

8

FIGHT FOR LIFE Ot WALSH UNDER WAY

Petition drives by Butte residents seek clemency for Roy Walsh sentenced to death for the murder of Albert Johnson in Boulder. Attorney John Elliot plans duties in Renova to circulate petitions to Governor Erickson, as supporters await possible reprieve. Walsh maintains readiness for execution set for February 14.

Boulder Fan Roy Walsh Butte Walsh Albert Johnson John Elliot Counse Johnson J. E. Erickson Mr. Ti- Trott

Holly Sugar Co Gets Action at Sidney

Holly Sugar Corp filed a deed transferring real estate of Southern California Sugar to Midland Sugar, a Montana firm, in Richland county. A $750000 mortgage on all Midland chattels, secured by United States National Bank of Denver, was recorded as a large multipage instrument. The Midland entity will lead Holly operations in the lower Yellowstone valleys as Southern California sugar landprices rise.

Sidney Holly Sugar Corporation Parent Corporation Richland County Southern California Sugar Company Midland Sugar Company Montana Corporation United States National Bank of Denver Holly Holdings Richland Midland Company Southern California Holly Company Yellowstone Valles

Utah-Idaho Sugar Company Eyes Milk River Factory

Mark Austin and Douglas Scalley of Utah-Idaho Sugar Company arrived in Chinook with a commercial club committee to inspect site possibilities for a proposed million dollar sugar factory in the Milk River valley. They will also review sites at Zurich Tlamesa and Malta before deciding. New contracts: company to pay beet freight to a dollar a ton with growers covering the balance, estimated at about 13 cents per ton to ship within the valley.

Chinook Mark Austin Douglas Scalley Utah-Idaho Sugar Company Salt Lake City Chinook Commercial Club Milk River Valley Messrs Austin and Scalley Zurich Tlamesa Malta Commercial Club

Watching Gas Tax In Eastern Montana

Citizens of this county debate losing its gasoline and auto tax revenue the county earned seven thousand two hundred ninety two dollars and forty five cents in nine months last year. County commissioners urge taxpayers to lobby representatives to modify the law and keep benefits from gas and auto taxes. The highway commission reportedly favored a compromise sending the auto license agency to the counties while retaining the gas tax.

Jordan Tan Hendrick Highway Commission

Girl Glears Man Accused Of Reported Incident

Santos Sanchez faced a statutory crime charge but was found not guilty after a 15 year old witness testified she did not confront him. The judge ordered further inquiry into possible perjury and conspiracy to influence the girl, who was later sent to a Helena juvenile home for care.

Butte Santos Sanchez Jeremiah JT. Lynch the Good Shepherd Helena T, EF. Downer N. A. Rot

Baltic Abandoned As Northern Montana Stock Center

Baltic, three miles east of Cut Bank, once the stock shipping point for northern Montana, had its stock yard tracks torn up last week. Great Northern shifted loading to Cut Bank yards last summer, ending Baltic’s role after decades of cattle sheep and horse shipments.

Cut Bank Montana Great Northern

Butte Plans to Send Twenty Boys to Vocational Meeting

Butte will send about 20 high school students to the Bozeman vocational meeting February 2 to 5. Seven basketball team members, three livestock show judges, and about 10 others will attend. Funds raised total $100 with $23 more sought. costs estimated at $10 per boy.

Butte Bozeman Vocational Meeting Ragsdale Bazelan Northern Pacific Railway Rawsdale

Reward Offered for Bodies of Whitehead Men Missing in Glacier Park

Cut Bank January 27 reward of 1700 offered for recovery of the bodies of Joseph I Whitehead 29 and William A Whitehead 22 of Chicago who disappeared August 24 1924 on the Granlite Park trail in Glacier National Park. Superintendant Charles J Kracbel of Belton sent a letter and placards arriving at the sheriff's office detailing two men in hiking clothes with light packs and sweaters. The brothers were described with their physical traits and glasses.

Joseph Ir Whitehead William A. Whitehead Chicago Granlite Park Lewis Hotel Glacier National Park Charles J.kracbel Belton Sheriff's Office Dora Warren Avenue Joseph H. Whitehead

Arson of Great Falls President of DeMolays

Melvin Larson of Great Falls was honored with the presidency of the Montana State association of DeMolays at the closing session. Harold Fraser of Billings was elected vice president and Ernest Thomas of Butte was named secretary treasurer.

Butte Melvin Larson Great Falls Montana State Association of DeMolays Harold Fraser Billings Ernest Thomas Hillings iDe

Carpenters Convention Set For Bozeman Next Week

The Montana State Council of Carpenters autographs a three day to week convention in Bozeman starting Jan 27. Delegates from Montana Washington Wyoming and as far as Indianapolis will attend with national officer. Bozeman Local 537 hosts at union hall and social events follow business sessions led by President F Breeden. Governor Erickson plans to attend the opening and a committee will greet him for a brief address.

Bozeman Montana State Council of Carpenters Washington Wyoming Indianapolis Indiana Bozeman Focal Union Hall P. Building F. Breeden J. E. Erickson

Flathead Orchards Reported Injured in Cold Snap

W L Shovell reports Bitter Root damage extends to Flathead orchards with severe losses noted near Hamilton and Stevensville. Inspector I M Harrington to visit Thursday. Shovell on trip to Helena. Officials cautious, noting initial reports often exaggerate damage.

Missoula Jatt W. L. Shovell Division of Horticulture Shovell I. M. Harrington State College Bozeman Helena Hamilton Stevensville Orchard Homes Shavell

Butte Directory Reveals 434 Sullivans and 214 Harringtons

January 27 report on the Butte city directory 33rd edition shows 434 Sullivans, 214 Harringtons, and 177 Smiths, with detailed name counts. It lists 47 Johns and 18 Daniels among Sullivans and notes Flurry is not a nickname, plus other name distributions across families.

Butte John Sullivan Buttes RK. L. Polk & Co John Sullivans Jeremiahe Johns Marys Pierry Harringtons Anns Catherines John M/s John J's Daniels Timothys Jeremiahs Dennises

Energetic physician overcomes difficulties in emergency operation

Jan. 27 at Wisdom 190 miles from hospital Dr W Stephan of Dillon performed an improvised emergency operation on a young patient with tools from local shops. Sterilization was done in boiling water. Assistants Charles Quist and Mrs. Hathaway aided as aprons steamed. The boy is reportedly recovering well. Windlesham, Surrey. Eng Field Marshal Baron Grenfell died.

Butle Vflager Wisdom Fromt Hospital W. 1 Stephan of Dillon Wisdom Drug Store Fas Charles Quist Dick Jlathaway

Man Arrested for Robbery Admits to Clothesline Raids

Great Falls on January 27 Earl Chatwood was arrested at Fort Benton as a suspected partner of Tom Kelly in a series of robberies. He admitted taking part in clothesline raids and petty thefts but denied involvement in house burglaries. Kelly has confessed. Chatwood and his wife Nellie remain jailed after hours of questioning.

Great Falls Earl Chatwood Fort Benton Tom Kelly H. R. Eickemeyer Kelly Chatwood Nellie Mr. Eickemeyer Marcus Anderson W. T. Graham Fifth Avenue North Chief Anderson Anderson

Chinook Flour Mill Poised as Area Growth Engine

The Milk River Milling Company runs a 30 barrel Chinook mill powered by Montana Power Company electricity. Officials expect milling to become a major local industry as Blaine county farmers boost farming of fertile lands near Chinook. Key officers include Henry J. O'Hanlon president Thomas O'Hanlon vice president and O H Harlen secretary treasurer and general manager.

Chinook Milk River Elevator Company Montana Power Company Milk River Milling Company Blaine County Montana Henry J. O'Hanlon Thomas O'Hanlon O. H. Harlen

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Townsend News Roundup of Social Visits and Local Events

Louise Clark hosted a birthday party at the Clark residence on Saturday afternoon. Several Townsend residents attended dances in Toston with the new six piece orchestra drawing praise. Many locals visited Helena over the weekend with trips by Rev C E Cunningham and Mrs Downie noted. Mrs Oscar Meyers left for southern California joining her husband after winter visits in town.

Louise Clark Clark George G. Scott Columbus Forrest F. Rowe T. Plame Franklin School Ralph Horner Kt. Spangler Rodersburg Charles Ballard Helena Townsend M. Downie Oscar Meyers Southern California Meyers Chas. Lippert Webster May Toston Elma, Fern Jamesena Worthington

Governors Invited to Washington Inaugural Parade March 4

Invitations have been sent to all state governors to participate in the Washington inaugural parade and ceremonies on March 4.

Washington

Belgrade News Roundup Of Local Events And Meetings

Belgrade reports include visits from Robbert Bryan and Marguerite to Alr and Mrs Thigh Biggs, Bozeman guests George Axtell family calling, and Sunday guests at W. S. Stephenson. Lodge meetings appoint new officers and plan Old Times dance. A charity Anna Richardson memorial benefits Helena Children’s Home on February 5. Odd Fellows install officers. Five Hundred Club dinner hosts include Etta and Ella Stailen. C E S women’s chapter meets at Masonic hall. federation posts assign Florence Penwell to history and Mrs Blackperson to health. Women’s Helping Society gathers at Mrs Palmer’s home. sorrow noted with Eliza Reinig’s death. Belgrade chamber notes at council room with Blackperson overseeing. Rev Orr, Rev Reece, and Robert Hespen elected to roles.

Belgrade Robbert Bryant Marguerite Dinepier Alr Thigh Biggs George Axtell Josephine Bozeman Clarley Stephenson Irelen Stephenson Sweet Pea Rebeckah Lodge F. Hall Anna Richardson Woman's Club Helena Bellarade Odd Fellows Lodge Etta Ella Stail Roy Hubbard Sam Allen E. L. Heidel J. $. Newbury M.C. Smiley Masonic Cal Florence Penwell Eliza Reinig Toledo Iowa Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Cow Coon R. W. Orr Roy [Reece Robert Hespen

Butte Man Promoted to Montana Power Top Post

James B. Denison, long time assistant treasurer of Montana Power, has been promoted to general secretary treasurer and will move to New York to assume duties. A 31 year West veteran, he joined Montana Power in 1910 after college at Columbia. Mrs Denison and family stay in California this winter and will join him in spring. Denison succeeds Walter Dutton who resigned.

Butte Montana Power Butts Montana Power Company James B. Denison Montana New York Denison West Colorado Columbia University

Townsend girl posed as man for over a year

Mrs. Arthur Glen Halling age nineteen, known as Bobby Watson, exposed her disguise after police were alerted by Delolay investigators. Wearing male garb and a state conclave pin, she had passed as a miner and participated in Montana roundups under the Watson alias before her Townsend background was revealed.

Associated Press Butte Arthur Glen Halling Bobby Watson Jere Murphy Delolay Montana Bozeman Whitehall Dally Frost Townsend, Mont

Anaconda Pioneer Burned in Cabin Fire

Owen Normand, longtime Anaconda resident, was severely burned when coal oil ignited his clothes as he refilled a stove at 1105 East Fourth Street. In critical condition at St. Ann's, he fought flames with help from neighbor Sandron but sustained major head and body burns and poor odds for recovery.

Anaconda Owen Normand East Fourth Street St. Ann's Hospital Sandron Mr. Normand

Jordan Club Announces $150 In Prizes For Farmers

The Jordan Commercial Club offers $150 in prizes to farmers in two contests. A hog litter contest awards $50 first and $25 second for producing a ton or more pork in six months after farrowing. A corn contest offers another $50 and $25 prize for a champion five acres.ipment

Jordan Jan Meaths Commercial Club

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Ot Walsh Holly Sugar Co Baltic R Carpenters By Williams Boor Flathead Orchards Bitter Root Windlesham Surrey Eng Baron Grenfell Rewsboy Chatann Nate Roheildl Division of Cavalry Charity Acne Wier Townsend News Sunday Independent Independent Sunday Belgrade News Jordan Club Great Tails Mary Orista Mike Orieta M. C. Smiley E. L. Neidel E. A. Stiefel Hugh Biggs W. R. Jones C. W. Coon V. R. Jones Roy Phillips Erickson
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