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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1926

Page

3

Two Wool Pools At 30 Cents May Set State Price

Great Falls Montana June 6. Duplication of prices paid for southern Montana wool during the last week would establish quotations here with the opening of the shearing season at about 33 cents a pound. Buyers expect prices to ease below that mark as northern Montana ranches start shearing. South Montana buyers Lindsey and Waters report price declines versus two weeks ago. Two large pools Columbus Stillwater and Big Timber, totaling over 600000 pounds, sold recently at 33 1 4 to 35 1 2 cents with various lots held. Prices in southern Montana run about 10 cents below opening quotations here last spring.

Great Falls Montana IT. T. Lindsey Adams & Leland Boston S. Waters Fis Lindsey Columbus Stillwater Silverman & Company Cordingly & Co

Kid Falls Into Ditch Twice. Life Saved Again

Four year old William Rock, son of Mr. and Mrs Teoy Rock of 608 East Gallatin, fell into an irrigation ditch north of Livingston for the second time in a year. William Yelvington pulled him out Thursday afternoon, likely saving him from drowning, though the boy received a wetting. Reports note several children tumbling into the ditch where the bank is high and water is deep.

Livingston William Rock Dri. Teoy Rock East Gallatin Rome William Yelvington William

Poem Barred From Mail Ties Yale Professor to Missoula Past

A Yale English instructor formerly at the State university in Missoula faced mail barring for a May issue poem in the New Masses deemed lewd and obscene. He had left Missoula in 1924 for Yale, wed Margaret Marshall, and planned a Missoula return as summer quarter instructor.

Missoula Saunders Yale University New Masses Greenwich Village State University Yale White Missavia

Accident In Field Sees Man Shotself Near Bonners Ferry

Ine Jacoby died after an accidental gunshot in a field near Bonners Ferry. He reportedly carried a high powered pistol that exploded, the bullet piercing his heart. He died a week later after the incident delayed medical help. survived by a wife and family.

Whitefish Jacoby

Spaniel Pup Mothers Chick in Odd Guardian Tale

A young cocker spaniel owned by Dr. aid My3, E. P. Cockrell, has been caring for two baby chicks for over ten days. The dog slipped a fence with the chicks in its mouth, returned home, and fashioned a warm shelter under its owner’s long ear. As children approached, the dog guarded the chicks, and the scene evolved into a curious, affectionate routine.

School Boy Locates Site Of Fort Ane-Kenzie Fort Benton

A Montana school boy with golf-ball hunting experience helped locate the long lost site of Fort Ane Kenzie near the Missouri river. Historians and locals planned a commemorative visit on July 18 during a train tour, using the find to anchor ceremonies and public interest.

Kenzie Fort Bento Fort Ane- Kenzie Fort Benton Columbia River Marias Marins Cercontenez Teton Missouvers Missouri River J. T. Phelan Grover C.schmidt Frank Lell Tom Sharp Grover C. Schmidt, Jr Farmer Rowe Murray Betton Teading Grover Schmidt Fort McWenzie

12009 Chicks Hatch in Great Incubator at Stevensville

In Stevensville on June 6 a major incubator operation hatched 12009 chicks marking a growing Bitter Root valley industry. Poultry farmer B B Liddell runs the plant with a 12 000 percent egg incubator and reports over 40000 chicks raised this season for local farmers. A large shipment north through Missoula headed toward Teal te indicates rising western Montana demand and reduced outside supply of day old birds.

Stevensville Bitter Root Cxpress B. B. Liddell Mistoula Here Tealte Montana

Trapping Beaver Leads to $500 Fine in Flathead County

Rusik of Whitefish was found guilty in Justice McCarthy's court of illegally trapping beaver. He was fined $500, the penalty fixed by the jury, and committed to jail after failing to pay or appeal. State evidence showed a concealed cabin in the Big River district used as a base for trapping beaver, owned by Husick, with beaver skins and a trapping outfit found inside by Ranger Pierce.

Bali Spell Jane Jne Rusik Whhitefish McCarthy Hitxick EL. A. Kendall Big River Flathead Forest Husick Pierce

Girl 3 Awarded 820000 Damages For False Arrest

Sacha Puutlo awarded 20000 damages by a Carbon county jury against Steve Roman for malicious prosecution and defamation following a 1926 arrest in Billings over alleged elopement with John Roman. The case, tried in Red Lodge and Billings, involved claims of unfounded insinuations about Miss Puutlo, with appeals leading to a new trial order from the Montana Supreme Court. Miss Puutlo previously worked as a Red Lodge store clerk and later as a Billings cashier. lawyers named for both sides are listed.

Ron Lodge Sacha Mac Puuliy Carbon County Steve Roman Tha ¢Age A. J. Miler Livingston Supreme Court Miss Paulie Billings John Roman Eman Red Lodge Miller Hed Lodge Joln G. Skinner George S. Smith Conwell WC. Crippen

Man Sent to Asylum After Roundup Murder Case

June G James Anderson a former miner at Kirin shot and killed Mabel Rogers on Main Street Roundup. He had been in state prison for five years when deemed lacking in responsibility and sent to Warm Springs asylum. He was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison and a sanity inquiry preceded the murder trial.

James Anderson Kirin Mabel Rogers Warm Springs Anderson Antil Gurety

Youthful Runaways Return Homefrom Philipsburg

June 6 report from Silver Bow county describes two 9 and 10 year olds who ran away Friday seeking a distant dream. They reached Philipsburg by 2 am and , after shelter and breakfast at Ralph Williams home, were taken to Sheriff Clark and to their Neausioua parents upon inquiry. They admitted walking much of the way and riding a few stretches.

Philipsburg Ralph Williams Sheriff Clark Neausioua Silver Baw Sherwt Lark Batre

Potatoes Dug in 1926 Recalled from 1925 Okeh

Jnne G J C Hower of 1127 Fourth Avenue North brought a small basket of New Vietna potatoes to the county agent's office. He dug them recently while preparing this year's garden. One weighs a full pound and Cameron, the county agent, notes the potatoes are nearly good enough for show competition.

Falls Jnne G J. C. Hower Fourth Avenue North Cameron

Youthful Bandit Gang Captured After Chase by Sheriff

A youth gang, including a nine year old, was busted after a high speed pursuit in Miles City. Deputy Charles Stone reported thefts across freight houses and wholesale firms. Sheriff Sullivan chased the car toward Pine Hills, shots fired, culprits fled into brush, later rounded up and jailed without charges. Two others remain to be arrested as the ring is said to have operated for over four months.

Pep- WY Fir Sullivan Nivee Hess Mighaliai Tevenths Charles Stone Sullivan Pine Hills Miles City Farnum

Big Rock Rescues People After Backing Auto Plunge

In Red Lodge a Durant car with Esther Juan Tessie Durant and Ian Bowman backed into Went Fork canyon. A rock and a Christmas tree halted the vehicle from tumbling down the grade. Bowman escaped and warned others as the drivers waited to let by another car driven by Clifford Holm. The incident ended with no severe injuries.

Red Lodge Mirneulough Durant Esther Juan Tessie Durant Ian Bowman Went Fork Canyon Duran Alten Bowne Clifford Holm Durante Nichols Creek Bowman

Mitchell Announces Candidacy for House

Mitchell mayor of Great Palis confirmed a report he will seek the Democratic nomination for congress in eastern Montana. A Friday conference of party leaders from Northern and central Montana urged his candidacy and pledged support. Mitchell said no pre campaign pushes, will outline a defined platform when he starts circulation.

Harry Mitchell Great Palis Marley Montana Mirhells Bry Nomi Stow Lawistown The Kot Carruth Love Moviana

Shoeshine Man Charged Amid Beach Scent Furore

A Watlakut Misi couple were seen shining boots on a beach, using a mix of suspicious substance. A passerby warned damp air contained fumes, prompting police to seize a substance later priced at 70 to 80 units.

Watlakut Misi Payan Aa

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