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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1925

Page

2

Barnes Circus Plans Bedridden Vets Visit in Helena

ALG Barnes will bring part of his circus to Fort Harrison to entertain World War I veterans confined to beds. He will perform acts and bring the band between matinee and evening shows, then proceed to Bozeman Helena Friday, Rocks east to Spokane, and on to Pendleton Boise and Pocatello before Salt Lake. Judge Galen will aid in organizing the visit for soldiers and Fort Harrison entertainment.

Alg Barnes Alg Barnes Albert J. Gaiet Helena Thrut Edge Galen Merlack Fort Harrison Fort Haras Barnes Orcus Bozeman Spokane Wash Snake River Pendleton Boise Focatello Salt Lake Judge Galen

Dinner Dance at Helena Country Club Promises Social Highlight

One of the Pleasant social events of the season will be a dinner dance at the Helena country club for members and friends. The affair is set for Tuesday evening July 21 at the clubhouse with the Sheridan orchestra from Mis souli engaged to entertain, featuring seven musicians and specialists known statewide. Many out of town guests will attend, making it a top event of the season.

Helena Country Club Sheridan Orchestra of Missouli

Louis W. Hill Enters Montana Oil Field

Louis W. Hill head of the Great Northern Railway enters the Sunburst Montana oil field as an active operator. He purchases 2 560 acre tract from W E Burka and T S Hogan for 112300 and takes a 60 acre interest in a 120 acre tract from L F R and John ONeill. A development campaign will be launched, with Hill developing the larger tract personally.

Greet Falls Louis W. Hill Yaa Northern Railway Minto Shelby Mr. Hill W. E. Burka T. S. Hogan L. FR John O'Neill Sunburst Hill O'Neill Brothers

Chicago Park Meadow Claims U.S. Largest Level Grass Field

The Washington Park meadow in Chicago covers 107 square acres, the biggest level grass area in the nation. It can host 280 football gridirons, 125 baseball fields, and over 3,800 tennis courts, with surrounding walks, lakes, and gardens. The park totals 354 acres with many amenities and has seen over $2.7 million in improvements.

Chicago Associatedress United States Washington Park Bug Club Jackson

Former Minister Flees With Wife's Sister

Southbend Ind July 14 The former minister Wilson Culp father of nine is sought on a warrant sworn by his wife charging bigamy. He reportedly fled to Mexico with his sister in law Dorothy Culp of Nappanee after deserting his family once before. He had $90 when last seen on July 7. Culp had recently been released from a workhouse in Ohio after an assault arrest and had occupied the pulpit at Spring Valley.

Southbend Ind Associated Press Wilson Culp Culp Mexico Dorothy Culp Nappanee Ome Spring Valley Ohio

Japanese Seek Coal and Oil Field Exploitation

A terse summary notes Japanese interest in developing coal and oil fields. Mentions a coalition of financiers and capital partners and potential exploration activities in northern industrial areas. Includes references to corporate leaders and investment plans amid a broader geopolitical context.

Fires near Craig seen controllable in two days

In northeastern Cascade County near Craig crews report light timber fires burning across public and private lands outside the national forest. Tinder is dry. a relief of supplies arrives as five men are sent and expect to gain control within two to three days. Three men joined the effort yesterday, with more to come.

Craig Meg Hinder Galbraith U.S Hind Offien John Erickson Ing Trelena National Forest Stickney Creek Crate Harly Cascade County Gate of the Mountains

Bobbed Beauty Winners Decided in Local Finals

Local finals of the state wide bobbed beauty contest were won by Mrs Genevieve Wood and Miss Maaricelle Doggett. The duo will advance to the state finals in Butte on August 9 where top prizes include 100 dollars and a Yellowstone trip. The finals will gather entrants from Bozeman Livingston Missoula Great Falls Helena Butte and Anaconda.

Genevieve Wood Lyndale Avenue Maaricelle Doggett Sixth Avenue Columbia Gardens Orchestra Butte Shrike Temple Yellowstone Park Bozeman Liveingston Miles City Great Falls Mis

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