Great Falls Man Kills Giant Golden Eagle Near Dearborn
Len Rensch of Great Falls shot a legendary golden eagle near the Dearborn river after a hunt from a trap shoot at Butte. The seven foot wingspan bird, said to be the largest seen locally, carried oversized talons capable of taking sheep. Ranchers had long sought to protect livestock from the bird which had roamed the Dearborn country for years. The carcass was turned over to Wilcoxson for mounting.
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Great Falls
Rockies
Len Renach
Rensch
Butte
Dearborn River
Dearborn
Centacy Tuark
Ar. Hensch
Wilcoxson
Extra 10 Mill Levy for Public Schools Voted at Wolf Point
Wolf Point voters approved a special school levy by a wide margin, adding ten mills to the regular levy. The passage ensures Wolf Point schools can maintain their high standards, funded by the new levy.
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Wolf Point
Flathead Fishing Reaches Record Heights This Season
Local anglers report exceptional catches on Flathead Lake with Dolly Varden and large trout. John Nadhau of Rowan pulled an 18 pound Dolly Varden in Blue Bay while Charley Spaberg displayed a 14 pound trout from Sta Fron Creek. A group including Carl Iverson, Lester Olean, and Virgil Westby logged about 60 pounds of fish near the Narrows and Safety Bay. Skiddoo Bay summer residents also weighed in a sizable weekend total around 60 pounds as water levels rise signaling a banner fishing period.
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Parson
John Nadhau
Rowan
Dolly Varden
Blue Bay
Flathead Lake
Charley Spaberg
Stafron Creek
Carl Iverson
Lester Olean
Virgil Westby
Narrows
Safety Bay
Polson
Skiddo Bay
Great Disappointment in Windsor Burial Nightgown Tale
Miss Susannah Barrow of Windsor, who kept a gown for eighty years, was buried in the night dress she made for her trousseau. Her lifelong romance ended without wedding bells, and she never wore the gardiens she planned.
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Windsor, Eng
Susannah Barrow
Townsend School Graduates a Class of 17 Youngsters
Townsend May 31 The Town send school concluded another year with a graduation of 17 pupils. Principal Good, head of the district for nine years, presented diplomas and urged continued effort toward broad education. The program included songs, a flag salute, a diploma ceremony, and recitations featuring students such as Jenny Crane, Jean Sperry, Thais Zimmerman, Ruby Olsen, Berneice Daniels, Mildred Murphy, Winifred Doggett, LeRoy Good, and Joe Lasby.
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Townsend
Townsend School
Good
Conley
Kentucky
Babe
Jean Sperry
Jenny Crane
Thais Zimerman
Wee
Abenetine
Hase
Ieeanirat
Ruby Olsen
Berneice Daniels
Mildred Murphy
Winifred Doggett
Lee Dickey
Leo Conors
Lewis Lippert
Thais Zimmerman
Helen Meloy
Amanda Edens
Dovie Aker
LeRoy Good
Tean Sperry
Wesley Douglas
Joe Lasby
Phillips County Man Taken to Canada for Cattle Theft
Alfred Geantry, arrested last week in Phillips County on cattle theft charges, was taken to Saskatchewan by Canadian officers. He allegedly drove four head of cattle from James W. Wilson’s farm across the border into Canada, as part of a property theft involving his father’s estate.
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Malta
Alfred Geantry
James W. Wilson
Saskatchewan
Beauty
Phillips County
Wilson
A C M Plans Log Operations Shift in Blackfoot Region
J R Hobbins of Butte, VP of Anaconda Copper Mining, announced the company will move logging from Nine Mile to the lower Blackfoot near Elk Creek. Kenneth Ross retires June 1, with Lubrecht taking over active management. Company holds enough timber for 10 years. 400 workers expected. Milwaukee line to approach camps. logging roads surveyed. Edinburgh reports Scotland signs petition to reduce whisky duty by about one seventh of adults.
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Missoula
J. R. Hobbins
Butte
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Montana
Blackfoot Valley
Hobbing
Nine Mile
Black Toot
Elk Creek
Kenneth Ross
Montara
Wlc. Lubrecht
Ross
Lower
Blackfoot
Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Good Roads Day Declared In Montana For June 16 1925
Governor T J Erickson proclaims Tuesday June 16 as Good Roads Day urging Montana citizens to contribute labor material or money to highway improvements. The proclamation stresses roads as vital to state prosperity and closer producer consumer ties.
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Erickson
Montana
T. J. E. Erickson
State of
Basin News social notes a May 31 roundup
Basin News Basin May 31 lists residents and visitors including Misa Kate Lough and Tim D Downey in Butte to bake in the show. Brodérron and McConnell on business before leaving for a lumber camp near Plains. Mrs Woods and son visiting from Boulder. Woods hauling for J H Rule. Uutchinsons to Alhambra Springs for baths and dinner. Owen MacGrady returns from Butte after recovering from pancre disease. Mrs Hallig Comeau a business visitor from Butte. Nell White teaches in focal school and visits Boulder Springs. Donnell to Craig to inspect pumps for Great Northern railway. D W Jackson and daughter Alice spending summer with son W F Jackson. Mrs Tiparro and children at Meader ville. Chris Nelson, Ruby Hanna, and Jardine Hanna transport from Corbin to assist at Mrs Harry Wyatt's home. Jack Morrow returns from a long visit to Boulder. Grover Austin back after five weeks in Corbin with grandmother Mrs C Nelson. Isaac Olyea in Butte on business.
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W. F Jackson
Tipparo
Meadersille
Chris Nelson
Ruby Hanna
Jardine Hanna
Corbin
Sist
Harry Wyatt
Jack Morrow
Boulder
Grover Austin
Corbi
C Nelson
Isaac Olyea
Butte
What a Night Night with Eskimo and Royal Gaboon
Mrs Eskimo asks where he has been for six months. He replies he has been up all night with a sick friend named Hamilton Royal Gaboon.
Butte Trunk Co. President Dies by Self Inflicted Wound
David Witotsky age 23 co-owner of Butte Trank Manufacturing was found dead with a bullet in his head in an ante-room off the main office. A nine millimeter pistol and an unsigned note declaring his wish to be cremated were found nearby along with Lysol. No clear motive was found. relatives noted no financial troubles and the father had recently transferred most of the business to his son.
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Butte
David Witotsky
Butte Trank Manufacturing Company
East Park Street
Simon Witofsky
West Silver Street
Engine Hits Auto but Driver Unhurt
Beakey narrowly escaped death when a switch engine crashed into his car at the B A P railroad training on Montana street amid heavy rain. The car was crushed, the seat beside the driver demolished, but Beakey survived with a bruised thumb as night watchman P J Harvey warned motorists with a danger lamp.
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Butte
Beakey
South
Main Street
Hig
Montana Street
Beaker
P. J. Harvey
Rassing
Warner
Cime
Many a girl who believes in love at first sight wishes she hadn't taken a second look
A compact wry remark on first impressions and regret, suggesting that initial romance can mislead. The line uses vivid irony to imply that initial attraction may not endure after closer scrutiny.
Tank Blast Destroys 12000-Gallon Storage Tank at Stevensville
A 12,000 gallon gasoline storage tank at the Northern Pacific depot in Stevensville exploded and burned, destroying the tank and an adjacent oil house. The main railroad line and Bitter Root valley power line were damaged. The Bell & Holp tank, filled Friday, ruptured after an earlier fire started by Kenneth Stromme firing a tank truck through a rubber hose.
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Stevensville
Northern Pacific
Bitter Root
Bell & Holp
Kenneth Stromme
Stromme
Cardwell Woman Injured When Runaway Drill Wrecks
Mrs. J. L. Chambers of Cardwell suffers three broken ribs and extensive injuries after a drill she drove tipped into a gully as a breaking team ran away. her husband moved the drill free. two young children on the machine fell off unharmed.
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Cardwell
J. 1 Chambers
Here
New Bathing Suit Styles Highlight This Season
A description of a white surplice front bathing suit with black trim notes a feminine trend this season. The passage emphasizes a striking improvement in design and femininity at age 15, reflecting fashion commentary of the era.
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Sui
Harris and visitors mingle in Helena during May di-Miss event
May di Miss Mabel Harris of South Fork visited Helena along with Mrs John Craig who bought a new car. Lou Smith of Craig and M. 5. Davia reported bear hunting success near Ford Creek with a large hide and a live cub. Walter Larson, H F Bowman, Jack Anstey and others were in Helena on business or social calls. Elizabeth,wife of John Burns and the Stows with Cartie motored to Helena for a few days.
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Wolf Creek
May
Mabel Harris
South Fork
Helena
John Craig
Lou Smith
Craig
Davia
Ford Creek
Walter Larson
H. F. Bowman
Great Falls
Jack Anstey
Classified notices from The Independent Publishing Co Helena
Daily classified ads list residents visiting Helena returning from Helena ill with scarlet fever and various travel, family, and work updates. Mentions Miss Florance Forman at St Vincents academy ill, and several locals such as Mrs Bob Brown Leo Garrow George Nicks Elmer Stow C F Overman W G Mason Sander Dahl Raul Menard A Alt Joe Fink John Foster Nett H J Verrin with routine travel and visits in Helena and nearby mounts.
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Florance Forman
St. Vincents Academy
Leo Garrow
Helena
George Nicks
Elmer Stow
Joe Davis
C.F. Overman
W.G. Mason
L. A. Mason
Sander Dahl
Augusta
Joi
Great Faliss
California
Raul Menard
Louis Tavonette
Lee Heck
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Foot Broadway
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Power Annex
Pastoffice
Az. Y. Main
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Christie’s
Jackson St
Madam Sricks Zurmerman
Pekin Noodle Parior
Sixth Ave
Photographersale Studio
Pittsburg
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Bailey Block
Wright
S. Main
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Moore's Transfer
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