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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

7

Big wool pool organized by Glendive men

A large Dawson county meeting at the Chamber of Commerce formalized the Eastern Montana Wool Flowers association with a new constitution and sales committee led by A B Moyer Taller Uncient and C A Johnson. The local pool has 18 000 fleeces and 51 members, aiming to stabilize markets and improve wool value while Glendive plants to centralize storage and become a major regional wool center.

Glendive Tyne 2 MontAna Forsyth Montana Woolgrowery’ Association Helena Rr Association

Rand Death Verdict: No Blame by Coroner

Missoula jury found Lloyd Rand a 22 year old State University student died in an unavoidable accident after momentary confusion among driver Alfred Walea and Rand’s companion C. M. Stark. Rand, from Harlowtown, was struck and fatally injured as all parties swerved in darkness. driver contested the collision was between Rand and his companion.

Missoula L Lloyd S. Rand State University John Ferkenbrook Tha Rand Alfred Walea Missoula Vouth

Plucky Anaconda Girl Fights Off Stranger

Anaconda girl Margaret Tracy age one year, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tim Tracy, was attacked by a man while walking home from the Wersy store Monday night. She resisted, screamed, and the assailant fled, dropping his cap now held by police. She remains under care at 1004 Huet Fourth street with neck marks from choking.

Anaconda Margaret Tim Tracy Huet Fourth Street Burses Little Miss Wersy East Third Street Third Adams Street Theman Adams Washington Street

Chickens Stage Spree In Anaconda On a Wine-Fueled Night

Unruly flock roams a yard as deputies supply six hundred fifty five gallons of wine to a revel in Anaconda. A big white rooster staggers past officials with two wives, while the crowd drinks from a ditch runoff. Local deputies hope to calm the scene after a lengthy bacchanal.

Veronnel Deer Lodge

Hungry Montanans Seek Registers Job in Great Falls

Great Falls hosts an acting register and disbursing agent to head the land office until Congress reconvenes next fall. W. F. Bennett resigned, with Lee Dennis urged for permanent appointment but declining. Secretary Work accepts staffer as acting register. eleven hopefuls seek the post, all unnamed.

Great Falls Tutte 2 Congress Washington FE. Bennett Interior Department Lee Dennis State Board of Examiners Scott Leavitt Afr Dennis Congressman Leavitt Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work Bennett Beavill Treasury Department San Francisco

Accidents Fatal for Two in Beaverhead County

Two deaths occurred in Beaverhead County on June 2 from gunshot wounds. Mrs. LaVerne Bunyan, about 28, was killed while handling a revolver at the George Pyle ranch near Polaris. it discharged from her abdomen as she placed it in a car. Rancher Frank Hull, 42, was found dead by his wife at the Valle ranch after being shot in the left breast while taking down a rifle to shoot a coyote. he leaves a wife, three children, and a sister.

Beaverhead County LaVerne Bunyan Moidlay George Pyle Polaris Rr Hashand Prank Hull The Valle Hall Theisfy Hig

Townsend News Notes From Helena Visit and Local Calls

Townsend Van Melheney conducted business here and Helena visits noted. Belgrade resident Ray Angel served as a hirerness caller while Younng sustained a shoulder injury from a horse accident. Multiple locals including Miss Madeo Artwright, Miss Techneon, and Mrs Febia Sahwit were mentioned in various visits and health concerns amid a flurry of names and places including Townsend, Murthaitan, East Helena, and White Sulphur Springs.

van Melheney Helena Ray Angel Belgrade Mr. Young Madeo Artwright Helena Trak Collar Murthaitan Townsend Mio Telena Ss Ganderstood Hagh School Mise Techneon Westeran Febia Sahwit Johne Facalte Charles “Sartant Tostan Busines Oseenslave Townsend Burles Suiphae Springs Mire Cente Galiseli Mejena Key Brisbin East Helena Wenderehort Ecu Wilatin Hendershott Baveman M Touheek Winston Hare Pecking Tilton George Dehorrie Vincent Stinmiinger Peleas Joseph Hallmans Great Talis Williant Deu

Basin News recap of local events and injuries in June

The Basin News notes open felung tesco days and favorable weather spurring local men to streams for activity. It lists eighth grade promo diplomas awarded to Lew etree Frank Ope Freq Mather Pert Urather Wanna Caspers Virmina Mae Xiec Margue rite Daloee w and Bere Dennen of Basta. Several residents travel to Batre for crepes and attend medical events after injuries from a rock fall near Wyckes. Also mentioned are Charles Cariaan and his family, Mrs. Denadeastad and children visiting from Boutier, Kostad’s Jefferson courthouse post, and Mrs. AL Perisse visiting from Tevwlande for shopping.

Virmina Mae Xiec Marguerite Daloee Bere Dennen Basta Lee Mreeers Deere Batre

Seek Young Woman Who Cashed School Warrant

County Attorney J. M. Matson and Sheriff Guy Tufolk seek a young woman who allegedly forged a Chippewa school warrant endorsed by a teacher and cashed for about $100. Telegrams ordered her arrest at Wahoo, Nebraska, where her parents reside and where she is said to have fled.

Lewistown J. M. Matson Guy Tulefork Chippewa Toan Wahoo, Neb

Sheep Shearing To Start June 10 In Montana

Great Falls Montana June 2 reports say shearing will begin next week with operations running from June 10 to about July 20. Wool prices hover around 33 to 37.5 cents with market instability and limited bids from Boston amid impending London sales and potential U S demand for wool. Montana clips are heavier this year and lamb crops are exceptionally large with many flocks over 100 percent.

Great Falls Montana Boston United States London

Milk check for train ticket leads to arrest at station

A man demanded a milk token as payment for a train ticket at Great Northern station in Nronington. Sheriff Ha King arrested Frank Hryeun, about years old, pending examination for mental condition after the bizarre incident. A separate item notes a Manchester dentist demonstration of cold light using a luminary substance heated to produce illumination.

Creat Falls Great Northern Nronington Neihart Frank Hryeun County Aryenn Great Nor Wern Arlington Fle Geort Mons Tryeun Acerat Nike Dicket Ha King Mrseun Mid East Coffee Street Hutte Manchester England Fiero

Women’s Day Program at State College

Bozeman June 2 The annual Women’s day program at Montana state college is set for Saturday June 3 at 2 30 pm. Scores of women from around the state attend with May Danielson Drummond of Trans ton Alaina delivering the principal address. Medals will be awarded to top college women in athletics and the event includes the traditional breaking of the ties at the gymnasium after a solitaire procession from Hamilton hall.

Bozeman Montana State College Nozeman May Danielson Druimond Transton Alinais Drummond Phi Omega Sigma Fraternity Meryl Draper Red Lodge R. E. Brown Charles Ancony E. Broox Martin A. W. Miles Livingston H. J. Miller R. M. Laist Anaconda Hamilton Hall

Caught by Rope Laborer Hurled Into a Basement

Butte resident Thomas Semlick, 26, is hospitalized after a rope hauling a receptacle of ashes snapped. He was struck and hurled into a basement at the Goldberg block yesterday. Semlick suffered a fractured left leg and facial lacerations. He is reported resting well at Murray hospital after the accident.

Murray Hospital

Stanford Cat Adopts an Orphan Coyote

June 2 story from Stanford describes a rat mothering a young coyote after a cat adopted it. Mr. C Close of the Blue Bell creamery ranch west of Stanford reports the coyote feeds at the cat’s breast while the cat proudly presents its adopted youngster.

Stanford Noet Er. C. Close Blue Bell Creamery Ranch Mr. Close

Toston News highlights and local visits from billings to Helena

A compilation of scattered notes: Mrs. George Clark of Victor visited Radersburg. Mabel May from Melena and Bruce Truntley with Henry Lourentz anchored in Billings. outings with the Lorentz family. Townspeople travel to Townsend and Helena. Memorial Day church services and club activities noted. social visits, dinners, and hostesses named among local residents.

Toston George Clark Victor Ahe Tasweek Radersburg Mabel May Melena Bruce Truntley Nenry Lourentz Billings Lorentz A. J. Chubbuck Townsend

Jury Completes Trial In Helena Street Car Collision Suit

The jury completed its task in the damage suit of Frances M. Tesjamin admin istratrix for her husband George . Henjamin against Helena Light and Railway in receivership. The $40,000 claim arises from the December 16, 1924 death in a collision between an East Helena street car and a Great Northern passenger train. Witnesses Richard Stern and George H. Brockway testified for the plaintiff as streetcar passengers.

Frances M. Tesjamin George (. Henjamin Helena Paux East Helena Great Northern A. J. Horske Department of the District Court

Western Montana Crop Conditions Report by Ray Culver

Western Montana crop conditions are promising and the regional business outlook is favorable for a prosperous year. Ray Culver, state agent for the Firemen's Fund Insurance Co., returned from Kalispell Missoula and tributary territory after attending the Blue Goose convention.

Monana Ray Culver Firemen's Fund Insurance Company Kalispell Missoula Culver Order of the Blue Goose Northwest

Walt Whitman House Restored To Life

Camden mourns a restored Whitman home as friends mark the 107th anniversary of his birth. The two story frame house on Mirkle Street holds manuscripts and memorabilia lent by admirers with the famed window seat chair among the key items displayed.

Camden Walt Whitman Mirkle Street Tie City

Memorial Day Observances and Local Events in Martinsdale

Meagher County News reports Memorial Day activities in Martinsdale with cemetery flowers and a Trinity Episcopal church sermon by Rev Fitz Patrick. Services at Roundup’s former pastor J Philip Anshutz on June 6. Legion dance attendance from nearby towns. upcoming events in Lennep and Ringling, plus community visits, clubs, and social gatherings.

Martinsdale White Sulphur Springs Fitz Patrick Trinity Episcopal Church J. Philip Anshutz White’ Sulphur Springs Ringling Vader Nels Swandal Mabel Jefts Te Billy Creek I Townsend Sevon Dr. N. Wiggins Jolly Doren Myers Livingston H.C. Compton

Walk 10000 Miles Reaches Far Corner of Midwest

Martha C Vacsen and her three children arrive after a 10000 mile trek from Crilar Rapids Ta Mes. They search for missing relative Mr Classon who vanished years ago. They plan to return to Oma la Neb without finding him.

Crilar Rapids Mes Martha C.vacsen Searely Mrt Classon Omala Neb

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