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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1927

Page

5

Lewis and Clark wool pool tops 21,022 fleeces in bid

Lewis and Clark County wool pool reports rapid early success with 21,022 fleeces contracted as of now. County agent DeVore notes the goal was 10,000, exceeded by over 100 percent. North and south divisions show strong signups, with 42 growers participating and plans to possibly merge with nearby Teton County pool pending.

Lestis and Clark County TG. DeVore Lone Country Teton County Dy Vore Teton Lewis and Clark County Robert Clarkson Teton County Pool County Association Augusta Will Stainbach

Pioneers Attend John Larson's Funeral

Mrs M A Coones of Lewis and Clark County appoints a committee to attend the funeral of John Larson. Members include Moses Morris Chas Moehter J Gi Conrad R W Genoile A P Cortin Mrs Laura Reeves Loretta Ward Wol Fitech Revans and other residents of Montana Shotbers.

M. A. Coones Montana Lewis One Clark County John Larson Moses Morris Chas, Moehter J Gi Conrad R. W. Genoile A. P. Cortin Laura Reeves Loretta Ward Wol. Fitech Revans

Creeks Rising Prompt Bridge Closures in County

County commissioners heard reports of rising creeks across the area with no major damage yet. A bridge near Wolf Creek was undermined by high waters and closed after piers settled, leaving drivers warned to use caution as repairs may take days. An earlier note stated no detour exists, prompting many motorists to risk crossing. In other news, Nicholas Porpping was appointed administrator in the estate of George Porpping.

Tom Cooney Girls’ Vocational School Ten Mile Creek Wolf Creek White Bridge Cooney Radar George Porpping Nicholas BH Porpping

Opp and Conrad Ask Letters in Estate of Leslie McKinney

In the estate of Leslie McKinney, deceased, Lawrence Opp, Arthur Opp, and Ralf Conrad petitioned for letters of administration. The estate lists about 4075 in property. Heirs named are widow Mrs Mary McKinney, sons Leonard and George McKinney, and a daughter Mrs W S Smith. The property includes 40 head of cattle, farm machinery, wagons, and farming utensils and belongings.

Leslie McKney Dissens Court Lawrence Arthur Opp Ralf Conrad Opp & Conrad Petiton Mary McKinney Leonard George McKinney W. S. Smith

Profits Totals From Two Firms Reported in County Records

The Peerlest Weighing Machine Company of Detroit filed annual reports showing capital stock at 000,000 with 22,300 shares, Montana investment of 6,042, gross Montana business 2,342.60, expenditures 1,639.82, and net profits 702.78. The Chocolate Sales Corporation of Hershey Pennsylvania reported capital stock 100,000, Montana investment 2,240, gross Montana business 7,496.38, expenditures 7,070.38, and profits 25.98.

Peerlest Weighing Machine Company Detroit Montana Chacalate Sales Corporation Hershey

Boy Scout Troop 5 Honored By Picnic

Members of Boy Scout Troop No. 5 were honored by a hot dog feed hosted by the troop committee led by L. W. Dutcher in Colorado Gulch. Troop No. 9 won first at the annual Pow Wow held Saturday at the high school with leaders C. A. Berner and others. Troop 3 at St Helena School reorganized under A. J. Clem and Knights of Columbus sponsorship. patrols Eagles led by George Acher won 33 points and Hears led by Mayes Shannon won 29.

Colorado Gulch L. W. Dutcher CA Berner A. H Abbott Foley Water B. A. Bradham Claude E. Wood Frank Vevagas Geratt Badren David T Donnan Presbyterian Church Ed Brown J. J. Gramsay Eagles George Acher Hears Mayes Shannon Arthur Chappell Atbroie Cleing Edward Brawn Janes Mausey Martin Jennings Jor Chonnuette Frank Reynolds Charles Knalt Janes Shannon Ed Kockler James Shaffer

Mote and Milas Genevieve Smith Wedding

Dr MW Kestle and Milas Genevieve Smith of Elena wed yesterday morning in Helena, returning that evening as Mr and Mrs Kyde. Mrs Kyde is daughter of Mr and Mrs If A Smien. Kyde is a satellite surgeon with Dr John G Thompson. Washington says President Coolidge set a salute record with 420 shots fired, 21 by each of 20 ships, and 20 returns.

MW. Kestle Milas Genevieve Smith Elena Hutte Yraterday Helena Washington Coolidge

Four Young Priests to Be Ordained at Helena Cathedral

At 10 o'clock this morning four Mount St Charles graduates will be ordained to the priesthood at St Helena Cathedral. Bishop John J. Mitty will celebrate the ordination mass. The candidates are Rev. Bernard J Tupel of Bozeman, Rev. Peter J Brett of Butte, Rev. Emmet J Shea of Butte, and Hugh A Faley of Anaconda. The public is invited to attend.

Mount St.Charles College St. Helena John J. Mitty Balt Lake Mount St. Charles Bernerd J. Tupel Bozetten Peter J. Brett Butte Emmet J. Shea Ant Her Hugh A. Faley Anaconda

Flood Threat Looms as Musselshell Diverts Water

In eastern Montana warm weather drives snowmelt from mountains and the Musselshell River, endangering Mosby bridge with a new channel. River crossings at the Mosby area become impassable and the Melstone to Mosby route may rely on pack horses. In Kentucky, Pinnacle Mountain near Cumberland Gap will bear Lincoln memorial carvings 100 feet square, sponsored by Dr. John Wesley Hill, chancellor of Lincoln Memorial University.

EN Benston Mont Juns Musselshell Mosby Melstone-Nosby- Necaha Middlestoro Lincoln Pinnacle Mountain Cumberland Gap John Wesley Hill Lincoln Memorial University

Record for rough travel in geography after big storm

Philipsburg residents Mrs Archie Strang Miss Anne Rafferty and their father reportedly set a remarkable travel record by covering about 18 miles in 61 hours. They left Saturday afternoon and reached Philipsburg Monday evening after encountering 40 inches of snow on the main road from Anaconda to Philipsburg and 48 hours of scenic delay near Georgetown lake. They were rescued by Ben Phillips of Flat Creek power station, exhausted but alive.

Philipsburg Archie Strang Anne Rafferty Georgetown Anaconda Georgetown Lake Ben Phillips Flat Creek Phillipsburg

Blain County wool clip nets 98 gents

Blain County wool clip brings in strong prices as 25,000 fleeces last week averaged 43 cents each. County agent Max Legee reports the lamb crop down about seven percent but wool buyers are paying good money, signaling a healthy market for growers.

Blain County Max Legee

French tennis Cragk beats Big Bill Tilden in France

In St. Cloud France Reno Lacoste defeated William Tilden in five sets to win the international hard court championships final. The match lasted 3 hours 21 minutes with 8 000 spectators, marking the largest crowd for a tennis match in France and featuring on court disputes with line judges and players.

St. Cloud France William T. Tilden Euroypean Tenty Stards Reno Lacoste Lineumeo

Oldtime freighter visits Livingston Park

William Woolsey, one of Yellowstone’s first stage drivers, toured Livingston today recalling his early career. Now living in Spokane, he plans to visit the Black Hills and the old Texas trail tied to his ox-team days around 1878. He drove a Yellowstone stage in 1883, noting gateway roads and travel times have dramatically improved since then.

Livingston William Woolsey Yellowstone Park Woolsey Spokane Black Hills Texas Yellowstone

J. H. Decision Finds IH Complied With Competitive Rules

The Supreme Court ruled that International Harvester company was in compliance with competitive market conditions in its field.

J. H Washington International Harvester Company Supreme Court

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Lewis and Clark Association Wil Steinbach Percy Welliam Henry Converse W. L. Bareret John Tobin X. J. Gould Gaits Joe Ault DeVore Walker Harry Hale Delvin McCullough Dayia Broadway Studebaker Custom Sia. B Noestra Erakina T. C. Power Motor Car Co Studebaker Distributors Great Falls Billings Empire Sixty-Third St New York Cty Tolerent Martha Geo. Me Opp Conrad Leslie M'Kinney BOY Scout W. Kyde Milo Genevieve Smith Shaw George Lernard Ghar D. D Salt Lake Sona Moses Israel Pamiuding Pripata Demona Christ Bretheren Ayaka Mont High Aaron Pritsta Jess Christ Agabus Paul Pax Cloag God Jesus Christ Goodrich Silvertowns Lunde Tire Cerminen Eas Goodrich Pea Cragk Big Bill Tilden Fredericks Jackson Curtis Yolandi Tae Alis Nanan TMC M. C Heinz Vini Heinz Vine Monarch Brackman Thousand Isle Sandwich Cornar
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