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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
7
Reports describe a July quake uprooting the vanished Upper Miners' lake south of Jackson. Ranchers say the cliff and landslide block water between Upper and Lower Miners' lakes, with no water entering the lower basin yet. Explorers plan further climbs to confirm the fate of the water.
Havre July 16 a tour of several livestock ranches and dairy farms near Havre will be made Thursday by representative farmers and business men of Hill county. The day’s program arranged by E. B. Duncan county agent includes stops at the farms of Bailey Hedge Hoff man McElroy Majerus Crow Brothers Timmons Gregoire Hegie Fuglevand and Auld. These places were chosen for convenience and are not outstanding examples. the tour is an annual event with different visits each year. R. L. Waddell livestock specialist and J. O. Tretsven dairy specialist will accompany and speak at various stops.
Havre article notes Dr. D. S. Mackenzie a pioneer physician who had been in Long Beach California for about a year plans to return to Havre to practice. He first came to Havre 24 years ago building a large practice and gaining prominence in northern Montana. He served as mayor and Hill County state senator and was active in Republican circles.
A former St. Paul man named Whitly-Joseph Neville has been appointed to a Whitefish post by recess appointment. He will receive a salary of 23 a month and will have free use of city hall resins. Neville previously aided his brother Perceval and was connected to the pharmacy. The report also mentions family ties and local names in a garbled section.
The report describes Hokey Pokey Girls competing amid references to a planned factory project. It mentions Katte Orrin and Katie, along with a designer team including Anthony Pobhes. The item notes a $2,000,000 airplane factory plan to be built in Kansas City and details discussions about wartime production and related business interests.
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John R. Gier aged 76 an early Montana pioneer was struck and killed by an eastbound fruit train near Big Horn 15 miles west of Hysham while walking to his garden He came to Hardin in 1911 and Big Horn in 1915 survived by two sisters in Missouri He had worked with the Ashworth cattle outfit and once raced horses in Bitterroot Gallatin and Stillwater valleys Coroner ruled no jury needed
In Butte near Homestake a section hand named Joseph W. Hinton was robbed of $30 and a watch after being knocked out at 9 30 last night. He described a blow to the abdomen and a knock on the skull by a coatless large man. Hinton, recently discharged from a Missoula hospital, was taken to St James Hospital. he gave multiple names, and an opened envelope with Kellogg Idaho as an address listed his name as Joseph W. Trinton.
July notes from Wolf Creek report Mrs John and family visiting in Elmdorf, with a daughter joining Mrs Hery Best Van Tnider for a month. Nearby residents Mire Rogersoll and sister return from Helena. Genevea Boynton and Lagene Boynton holidaying with Geraldine Midtelli. Numerous locals seen in Helena, Great Falls, Canyon, and Stearns. preparations underway for Roden grounds shopcraft entertainment next Sunday.
Thompson Falls July 16 Justice Nippert fined A H Parkhurst of Plains twenty five dollars for fishing without a license. Parkhurst, a fellow justice, was convicted after attempting to obtain a license by phone then driving to Rainbow Lake. His wife’s account led game warden Joe Meany to discover the lapse. The case, tried weeks later, ended with the $25 fine.
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of Miss Josephine Meeks daughter of Mrs Margaret Meeks of this city. Police drag the Yellowstone river riverbank footprints found but no trace. She left Cook ranch last Monday for a walk and did not return. Relatives alarmed and search continues with river levels expected to drop.
Alfred Opie J McCormick and C Campbell of Livingston motored to Logan. Frank Dickover family move to Billings. Clifton Ashley to Logan to relieve Dickover. Ranchers report losses from recent electric storm. Willian Hendershott returns from Townsent visit with mother. C C Richardson family drive from Carrington NC to Fegan via auto. Edward Brabee Bozeman and George Veach Three Forks visit Logan. Willian Heaston to Logan from Elk Ter for a few days. Margaret Hutchinson returns from Butte to Logan. Oscar Thompson Butte visits Logan. R T Johnston family moves to Boxeman. Johnston starts with Bozeman Cannery. Norman Smith Charlotte and Hampton families of Trident visit Mrs Olsen in Lagan.
Great Falls officials report R S Patterson a 32 year old colored man arrested by Deputy Sheriff Mike Holland on Second Avenue North for alleged theft of two diamond rings. Rings matching the Butte police description were left with the Great Falls Oldsmobile dealer and later turned in to deputies. Patterson was pursued after deputies spotted his car near Ninth Street and Second Avenue North, forcing him to the curb before arrest. Butte authorities to reclaim him for the theft inquiry.
Lewistown reports A. F. Foster received a telegram from Mrs. Otto Gummere of Lander Wyoming stating that her husband died Tuesday afternoon from a tick bite that developed into spotted fever. The deceased, a former resident of the city, left three weeks ago with his wife for Wyoming. He is survived by his wife and brother Ira of near Batrick. The funeral will be held in Lander.
New York fashion preview shows autumn outfits with skirts 15 to 16 inches from floor and high collars. Tailored dresses feature high neck vests, long sleeves, and long silhouettes. Waists appear more defined than in prior seasons according to National Garment Retailers' association.
English girls are shown how to brighten complexions with foods in a National Milk Publicity Council pamphlet titled Nature s Vanity Case. Lecturers visit girls clubs and factories to promote health using edible beauty aids like creamed carrots and apple skins. Penny plans 78 store openings across much of the United States, lifting total J C Penny stores to 667.
Whitefish July 16. Miss Florence Drigscoll died last Saturday from a self-inflicted gunshot, coroner's jury rules. Inquest Monday afternoon was attended by three brothers and her father from Cut Bank. Body shipped to Cut Bank for burial.
July 16 report states the First State Bank of Shelby failed to open and is under state bank examiner supervision with Deputy A. L. Rite in charge. deposits at last report were $380, SS.
Chicago reports a pioneer producer has demonstrated motion pictures in the third dimension after nine years of work. The development aims to eliminate optical distortions for viewers sitting at sharp angles from unfavored seats and promises a new era for theater viewing.
Judge Poindexter formerly Dillon resident and former Montana attorney general, appointed Honolulu city and county attorney by Mayor Wilson to fill the resignation vacancy of W H Heen. He came to Hawaii in 1912 as United States district judge and has since practiced law in Honolulu.
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