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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1925

Page

8

Victim of vicious assault names Du Bois as attacker

Gladys Meehan, 23, of Butte, said Fay Du Bois and Arthur Du Bois beat her with a iron rod and bulldog, leaving her with severe head injuries and blackened face. She plans to press attempted murder charges as the Du Boises remain jailed in Anaconda after a shooting near Georgetown Lake.

Butte Gialss Taldery Meehan St. James Hospital Hoel du Bois Anaconda Philipsburg Georgetown Lake du Boises Meehan Fay Arthur Mechan Cabbage Patch Arthur du Bois Fay du Bois Gladys Meehan Nine Mile Canyon Lake Avoca St. James’ Hospital DuBois Vroom Block Gladys Golden Fay Ae Arthur Fay du, Bois Columbia Gardens Deer Lodge Fee- Jey Bulleta W.T. Marsh John Tait al Springer Steve DeCosta Missoula Garden City Thu Bois Mike O'Donnell du Bois

Helena Man Marries Portland Woman in Vancouver

Steve Carrick, 48, of Helena Montana, wed Mrs Ferne DeWeese, 27, of Portland Washington in Vancouver Washington. A new electro chemical method can reveal artificial oxide used to age objects.

Portland, Orc Steve Carrick Helena, Mont Ferne DeWeese Portland Vancouver, Wash

Northwestern to resume commercial coal from Red Lodge mines

Red Lodge June 35 reports that Northwestern Improvement Company will restart commercial coal production. General Manager A C Anderson confirms plans to redeploy salesmen across Montana, North Dakota, Idaho, and Washington to market a strong tonnage. Rail usage and Rosebud coal reductions drive the move. double screened jump coal and improved nut coal grading are planned to meet demand and support continued output into fall.

Red Lodge Northwestern Inprovcment Company A C Anderson Montana North Dakota Idaho Washington

Two Deaths Reported in Pondera County Montana

Great Falls June 5 coroner W E Starr of Conrad reports two deaths near Fowler. Jesus Martinez Mexican section hand died after jumping from a moving train and rolling under gravel. James E Gordon 71 died in his Fowler cabin likely natural causes. Martinez left a widow and three children in Mexico and was buried Monday at Fowler.

Great Falls Fowler W. E. Starr Conrad Pondera County Jesus Martinez James E. Gordon Martinez Great Northern Mexico Gordon Starr

Anaconda Boy on Bike Heads Home from Oregon

Ernest Meyer a former Montanan living in Eugene Oregon plans a 900 mile bicycle voyage to Anaconda Montana. He added a sail to his bike his own invention to speed travel and expects to finish the trip in 10 to 12 days. Relatives will follow by automobile to meet him upon arrival.

Portland Ore Ernest Meyer Eugene Anaconda Mont Meyer

Hundreds Attend McDowell Funeral in Terry

Large crowds gathered for the funeral of E. H. McDowell editor of the Terry Tribune. Services at home and at the Community church honored him with tributes from Rev C H McVey and Prof C W Grandes. Masonic rites and Knights Templar escort marked the cemetery ceremony. Car processions stretched for miles as representatives arrived from nearby towns.

Henry C Smith Miles City Montana Glendive

Overall Gangster Captured After Robberies in Butte

Eugene Herrington, 24, wearing bib overalls and a slouch hat, was jailed on high way robbery charges after two purse thefts within an hour. Victims Pat Burke and Emma Fonz identified him. money and contents from the purses were found on his person. Detectives Rodda and Gerry halted his attempt to flee near Colorado and Silver streets, and both women later identified him at City Hall.

Butte Eugene Herrington Pat Burke Johnson House Montana Street Emma Fonz South Dakota Barrington Colorado Silver Streets Rodda Harrington Gerry Miss Fenz

Man Finds Wife in Basement Wounded

In Harlowton on June 5 Mrs. Clark Kyger was found unconscious in the basement with a bullet wound just below the heart. Authorities believe she accidentally shot herself while her husband, a railroad night worker, slept after returning home. He awoke hours later and found her, life threatening but said to have a chance at recovery.

Harlowton Clark Kyger Gloria Stan Wayburn Mrs. Gordon Amione Gloriae

Marysville Notes Include Visits and Local Affairs

Marysville residents recount visits from Clancy George Hieber and families Norman Hull and Ed Stemple. Helena Lodge entertained Ottawa Lodge visitors and many locals attended, with multiple trips to Helena for business and medical matters. A young Australian rode a bicycle 8000 miles around the coastline in six months.

T. Reineman William Smigal Albert Born Basin James Butte Edward Brunskill Forestvale Albert Price Helena George Hieber

Father Stabbed Twice Rescue Incident At Oakley Garage

Red Lodge June 3 Otto Korpi jailed awaiting charges for assault after stabbing Oscar Oakley Jr. in the back and Oakley Sr. in the chest during a confrontation at the Oakley Garage. Oakley Sr. chased, Korpi fled, then stabbed Oakley again before police arrested him nearby. Officers found two Hoffman Drops on Korpi, intoxicated, hiding near the Lyman ranch.

Red Lodge Otto Korpi Oscar Oakley, Jr Oscar Oakley Oakley Garage Korpi Oakley Korp McAllister A. W. ‘Rice Stanien Lyman Ranch J. L. Maryuot Ranch E. B. Provinse Ben King Hoffman Korpit Norpi Lyman Ranch

Red Lodge Man Expands Head Lettuce Cultivation

June 5 report notes continuation of the head lettuce industry in Red Lodge with several growers expanding acreage. Peter Vanderloos plots six acres, Cornelius Klessens five acres, Morton and Rogers lease the Tony Boat ranch for a near-same plot, George McKissick leases land, and William Johnson enters with three acres. Vanderloos started large scale lettuce farming two years ago and again boosted acreage in 1924. He cites Red Lodge climate as yielding top quality head lettuce and foresees several thousand acres dedicated to lettuce production in the foothill region nearby.

Red Lodge Peter Vanderlaos Vanderloos Cornelius Klessens Tony Morton and Rogers George McKissick William Johnson Mr. Vanderloos Reiny

Major Edwards Recovering After Operation in Miles City

Senator J. E. Edwards of Forsyth recently underwent an operation at the local hospital and is said to be recovering rapidly He has many friends who will be glad to hear of his improvement and that he will be about again soon.

Miles City J. E. Edwards Forsyth

Butte Auditor Takes No Action Yet On Brokerage Insolvency

Butte June 5 Montana State Auditor George P Porter says no action will be taken against the Lauzier Wolcott Brokerage firm despite insolvency. He notes state can review brokerage books but no law requires it. annual reports exist and judge reliability of stocks and bonds sold. The company states auditors are examining its books and will issue a definite position to the press as soon as possible.

Butte Montana George P. Porter Lauzier-Wolcott Butte Post Porter Lauzier-Wolcott Company Lanzier-Wolcott Company

Gloria and Dick Gregory in a wavering marriage crisis

Gloria Gordon, once a glamorous wife, neglects responsibility as Dick Gregory, a struggling lawyer, endures debt and illness. Gloria’s infidelity with actor Stanley Wayburn surfaces through gossip, hospital scenes, and a wreck driven by Wayburn. Dick probes for truth as Gloria hides the affair.

Gloria Gordon Dick Gregory Gloria Mother Gregory Maggie

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