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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1927

Page

5

Bear Killed After Raid On Mineral County Home

St. Regis June 7 Pete Miller Mineral county commissioner shot at a bear after misidentifying it as a thief near his chicken house Saturday night. The bear charged, Miller shot again stunning it. the animal was later found dead in nearby brush. The bear had earlier damaged the chicken house and eaten a hen. The community says it is glad to be rid of the pest.

St. Regis Pete Miller Mineral County Bia Miller Wright

Bobcat Kills 14 Lambs in Montana Roundup

In Lavina district Montana rancher J G Jensen reports a bobcat or pair killed 15 young lambs from his flock in one night not long ago. Unlike other predators the animal did not feed on the carcasses, leaving little violent evidence while sucking the lifeblood.

Montana J. G. Jensen

Mrs. Stevenson Decides Moose Should be Free

Great Falls June 7 Claire Stevenson, principal in a sensational divorce case, asked court permission to withdraw her May 2 complaint charging A. J. Moose Trinastich with threatening to kill her with a razor. The warrant, issued by Judge P. L. Shields, set bail at 10000. The charge will be dismissed with county attorney consent, while Trinastich remains jailed on a burglary charge in default of bail.

Great Falls Claire Stevenson A. J Moose" Trinastich PL J. Sheilds Terinastich Shields

Chemistry Student Victim of Poisoning in Great Falls

Great Falls June 7 funeral services were held for 15 year old Frank Dieterle son of Mr. and Mrs. W H Dieterle at the W H George chapel. Death followed a cyanide or potassium poisoning after he was found ill in the basement laboratory he and his brother Howard used. Coroner Dr L R McBurney ruled potassium cyanide poisoning as cause and said no inquest was needed.

Great Falls Arryum Pices Frank Dieterle W. H. Dieterle Central Avenue W.H. George Chapel Dieterle Howard L. R. McBurney

Drunken Drier Pays With Death in North Dakota Crash

Wolf Point, June 7. Charles Edwards, 43, died at a local hospital from a brain concussion after a rollover crash seven miles east of town. He was driving seven passengers to a Poplar dance for Fargo Metal Co. Evidence at a Justice hearing suggested Edwards was intoxicated. the car’s four other occupants included one woman and three men, some injured but two passengers unhurt. The body awaits family notification as authorities note a similar highway accident near the same spot within a year.

Wolf Point Charleae Edwards Edwards Fargo Metal Company Poplar Here Roosevelt Highway Justice Gordon Foor Ufat Alley

Rides 23 Miles Through Mud to Take Examinations

Winnett June 7 Harold Green fifteen-year-old son of Mr and Mrs O M Green rides twenty three miles on horseback through the mud to reach the county superintendent office for the eighth grade examination at 9 30 a m. Glasgow June 7 The Rev Mr Gunnell arrives from Minneapolis to lead the northeastern Montana Episcopal mission field serving Glasgow Poplar and Scobey and will return to Minneapolis in fall to resume theological studies.

Glasgow Gunnell Minneapolis Montana Episcopal Church Poplar Scobey Minnneapoli

White Sulphur Springs visitors and residents health plans

Miss Simonson at Veterans hospital cares for Le Roy Royer with pneumonia while Mrs Al Reece and Bridger visitors stay for baths. Helena relatives visit Bowes teel family. Missoula guest with Claude Kiff's party. Reinsoldt from Fort Collins joins Mrs Mary Johnson at Third street residence. Various locals travel for university events, medical care, and summer plans in nearby towns.

Miss Simonson Veterans’ Hospital Leroy Royer al ‘Reece Bridger Earl Fretwell Josephine Scott Bee Bowesteel Helena Claude Kiff Missoula John Targas Reinsoldt Fort Collins Goin Mary Johnson Third Street Larcas Marie Geo. B. Nagues Denver Julian Luko Sarter Ranch Fort Logan Ernestine Brunner Grant Smith Orando Virginia Hart Martinsdale Julian Bell Celesta Barnett This Place Bill Hegs

Montana Deaf and Blind School Holds Closing Exercises

In Boulder on June 4 5 and 6 the Montana School for Deaf and Blind held closing exercises. Graduates in the Deaf department were Minnie Guin mow May Yaeger and Mary Brbnash. Blind department graduate Pat Callahan. The event featured the operetta Robin Wood and a gymnastic display. The baccalaureate sermon by Rev J F McNamee followed by a diploma presentation to graduates by Governor Erickson.

Boulder Montana School For Deaf and Blind Minnie Guinmow May Yaeger Mary Brbnash Pat Callahay Department For Robin Wood Department For the Deaf and the Blind J. F. McNamee Helena Department For Medeaf and the Blind J E. Erickson

Winnet Teachers Get Warm Send Off

June 7 five Winnet teachers traveling to Roundup received a warm send off when curtains on stage caught fire after they were placed atop the theater battens. Miss Snortland suffered burns to her ankles and received medical aid in Roundup before continuing home to North Dakota via Chicago Milwaukee. The remaining teachers were unharmed.

Winnett Snortland North Dakota Chicago Milwaukee

Great Northern Chief's Daughter to Marry June 18

Miss Margaret Budd daughter of Ralph Budd president of the Great Northern railway will wed John Charles Campbell Jr of Dubh on June 18 at the Church of St John the Evangelist in St Paul. The ceremony is expected to be a major social event with Margaret Budd known to many in Butte from prior visits.

Butte Margaret Budd Ralph Budd Great Northern Railway John Charles Campbell, Jr Dubh Church of St. John the Evangelist St. Paul Midwest

Man Suffers Blood Poison from Pool Hall Scratch

Scobey June 7 Carl Kilgore proprietor of the Beobey pool hall developed blood poison in his hand from a small scratch while putting eyoscreens. As the trouble worsened he was carried by Aviator Wiley in the Westland Ways monoplane to Williston for medical treatment Friday.

Scobey Carl Kilgore Beobey Pool Hall Wiley Williston

Trident Man Dies Measuring Tunnel Interior

Bozeman June report: Peter Serdar an employee of Three Forks Portland Construction company entered a tunnel at Trident to take measurements. He urged others to join, waited outside until concern grew, two coworkers crawled in and found him dead from acute heart trouble. Coroner H F West notified.

Bozeman Peter Serdar Three Forks Portland Conrert Trident Jie Serdar H. F. West

Falls Beggar Fifth Proud of Vocation in Great Falls

Charles Wagner a self styled beggar was arraigned in Shields justice court and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail after pleading guilty to vagrancy. Constable Bert T Christie filed the complaint alleging lack of support and refusal to work. The jailed man scoffed at the sentence saying he could earn more money by his own methods.

Great Falls Charles Wagner Shields P. J. Shields Wagner Bert T. Christie

Boulder News Highlights Marriages School Averages and Local Notes

Word arrived of the marriage of Miss Ethel Ko Eyck to Arden Grandy in Harlorton Montana on May 28. The couple plan a Boulder visit with the bride’s parents before moving to Moulder. The eighth grade top averages in Jefferson County included Carl Kinos and Sidney Ward Whitehall, and notable students across Basin and Billings districts earned high marks. A local man, Nets Nelson, awaits trial for first degree assault and has been released on a $100 cash bond. A four week quarantine was posted on the James Flaherty residence due to scarlet fever. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Emery Woods of Corbin at Mrs. Charley Woods’ Boulder home. Several residents traveled for visits and employment changes, with others attending social events and vacations in and around Boulder.

Ethel Ko Eyck Arden Grandy Harlowton Montana Whitehall Ethel Shibsted Max Mullen Basin Boa Wadive Huntley Whiteh Mary Ballard Burekay Sys Cis Vanady Johnson Glancey Carol Christie BA Nets Nelson Chris Nelson Are Feriou City James Flaherty Edith Jones Emery Woods Corbin Charley Woods Boulder Megs John Glenn Bozeman Ruth State Agricultural College James C. Smarris Salt Lake City Arthur Madison California Carrie Lamond C. Hawkins Great Falls Great Northern Railway Company Z. C. Cummings Los Angeles Cummings Proctor Armtrong Machinery Company Spokane Wash Delia Loiselle Fort Harrison Joe Nugent Esther Wegren Cardwell

Deadwood Stage Coach Draws Eastern Offer

Mites City resident Jung Zodohn Mamet writes that he seeks to purchase the Deadwood stage coach exhibited at Milwaukee station. He informs Mayor Stith, who passed the letter to the Kowthlip association, and notes the coach deteriorates if left open to weather. He inquires about price and possible sale.

Mites Jung Zodohn Mamet Milwaukee Septs Stith Kowthlip Association Mantel Winetka Milwanker Station

College Seniors to Receive Diplomas Today

Montana State college concludes its eleventh annual commencement week with MG class graduates to receive degrees at gymnasium exercises. Dr Verna Squires of University of North Dakota to deliver address. Chancellor Brannan to confer degrees. President Atkinson to announce graduates and those chosen for future leadership. Alumni and former students attend events as examinations finalize the college year 1926 27.

Rogeman Mont Montana State College WSC Gyme Wasnin Verna TP. Squires College of Liberal Arts University of North 2A Alfred Atkinson Af M.S. Ated Chancello MA Abun anWl

Axe Flies Back Injuring Corvallis Fireman

Corvallis June 7 fireman James Megillen was injured while splitting wood. He raised an axe too high, it struck a wire overhead, snapped loose, and hit him on the head. The axe severed a tendon, caused a deep gash, and bled heavily before a physician could treat him.

Corvalli James Megillen Corvallis Mellen

Head Crushed When Rock Falls in Quarry Blast

Michael James Wilton a 30 year old quarry worker in Milwaukee died at Slusselsbell Valley hospital from injuries sustained during a blast at the Milwaukee rac quarry. He was drilling a hole for a powder charge when a rock fragment from a distant blast struck his head and caused additional internal injuries as he fell to the pit base.

Michael James Wilton Milwaukee

Meningitis Claims Japanese Woman Mushiake Family Notice

Mrs Mushiake aged 27 wife of Euro Mushiake proprietor of the Southern hotel died of meningitis after a prolonged illness. Born in Japan she came to Bilings with her husband and two children Fumiko six and Hasahisa four. Survived by husband two children and siblings in Japan.

Nabaker Mushiake South Twentye Seventh Street Euro Mushiake Southern Totel Fasahisa Japan

Wringer Accident Injures Woman During Wash Day at Winnett

On June 7 in Winnett Mrs. DB Walker sustained a severe but not serious crush injury to her hand when it became tangled with clothes while she pulled them through a wringer during wash day.

Missoula Dentist Holds Cobras in Window Display

A Missoula dentist, Dr Kratz, kept two large bull snakes in a glass cage at Boehmer & Co on Wiggins Avenue. The snakes, four and six feet long, drew crowds as locals viewed them through the front window. The display sparked talk of using snakes as pest control, though authorities breathed caution about keeping venomous threats in public spaces.

Missoula Jie Boehmer & Co Wiggins Nakes Dratz Brats Mr. Kratz Knehine & Caatnretur

Stolen Automobile Struck in Mud Near Chateau

A Chevrolet van and a saddle were stolen in Chateau on Thursday night. Thieves left the town toward Bole, then altered course due to poor road conditions and were not recovered by Friday. The missing saddle and car remain unfound. investigators pursued leads but no trace has been found.

Chateau Steptens Givens Bole Thas Forbes Tynan Innes Fun Trace

Self Styled GOP Searches Autos In Misdoula Park

In Girrenaugh park over the past nights, Midsoula police pursue an insistent man reported to threaten drivers and display threatened arsenal. An officer demanded a driver remain seated during a search of a vehicle, then threatened to take the driver to headquarters.

Miceonta Girrenaugh Park Midsoula Volks Mas Hadge Hedvar Suce Jesse James Elerisinn Wheat Teety

Heavy Gas Flow at New Record Well in Big Lake Field

Taurel June 7 report from Inavea Petroleum notes Fontier cand at Recard-Petroleum Ne 3 well in the Big Lake structure shows a gas flow estimated at 16 million cubic feet per day after a sail puncture. Completion expected June 18 with a gas compressor and oil lift to be installed for full production headed to Pakotas.

Taurel Recard-Petroleum Company Well Ne Pakotas

Dance Knocks Man Out and Takes Sleep by Roadside

Roveman fine 7 Narobk Button found lying beside a Belgrade road. Initially thought gravely ill, colorists brought him in at the sheriff’s request. Button attended a Manhattan venue and rested roadside after the excitement, later allowed to go home.

Roveman Button Belgrade Manhattan

Man Killed As Tank Car Leaves Track Near Fort Benton

An unidentified man, about 25, was killed when a tank car jumped the track in a Fort Benton cut at 1 30 pm. He was allegedly stealing a rive when derailed, body mangled between cars. Coroner Bauman and wrecking crew from Great Falls investigated. The man had boarded at Great Falls and claimed to head to Glasgow in search of a farmer named Wilson. The article also notes average clothing weights for a well dressed woman and her husband.

Fort Benton A. C. Bauman Great Falls Jnbour Hir Glasgow Wilson

Freezone Offers Quick Relief for Corn Pain

An ointment called Freezone claims to instantly stop corn pain and remove hard or soft corns between the toes without soreness. A tiny bottle, sold by druggists for a few cents, provides effective relief with no irritation.

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