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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

7

Mysterious carrier pigeon rests at Buffalo Ranch

In Yellowstone region June 7 a fleet carrier pigeon landed at a buffalo ranch shed. Its green leg band bore the number 47 and a message lay beneath. Chief keeper B L La Combe noted the bird's wary behavior, then it flew southwest over the ranch meadows.

Livingston Yellowstone National Park Thiffalo Ranch Yellowstone Park Buffalo B. L. la Combe Ois Jas Buffalo Ranch

Chinese Invitations Issued at Wedding in Philipsburg

Philipsburg residents and classmates of Joseph Edwin tre received wedding notices for his marriage to Anna Joyce Ems. The ceremony is set for the First Methodist Episcopal Church in San Jose California on the evening of Tune 0. Joseph Tee, once a Philipsburg native, is remembered as the local Chinese boy who played baseball years ago.

Philipsburg June Joseph Edwin Tre Anna Joyce Ems Lee First Methodist Episcopal Church San Jose Cal Joseph Tee California

Montana Horses Ship Eastward Amid Rapid Growth

Lewistown reports Central Montana expanding horse production with trains moving east. About two carloads of horses shipped from Roy to Rockford, Wisconsin, via Milwaukee, plus four cars loaded at Grass Range and four at Sinner with sixteen total shipments reaching Butte.

Lewistown Montana Med States Roy Rockford Milwaukee Grass Range Sinner Butte

Auto Wrecked in Street Crash in Great Falls

Great Falls reports a street collision Wednesday involving an automobile driven by Jor Waldenbete. The other vehicle operated by Heth Rimmerniet sustained heavy damage. one wheel broken and three tires flattened. Police at Vieadquarters investigated the scene as silvered fragments and camphor odor were noted.

Great Falls Jor Waldenbete Ols Stirrer Ayennn South Heth Rimmerniet Vd Taghesalle Aiarn Ag Oeirdrimatian Vieadquarters Zimmerman Ina Abe

Alberta visitors tour Bozeman ranch scene

Three Alberta citizens connected with large scale livestock interest visited Bozeman for several days in June seeking information on county ranches and high quality cattle. Among them was W O L Carlyle, manager of the famed Prince of Wales ranch in Alberta, longtime associate of visiting royalty and noted for breeding top cattle. He renewed friendships with Montana State College Acting President F B Linfield as they discussed mutual interests in livestock and ranching.

Bozeman Alberta Canada Abis City Tps W. O L. Carlyle Prince of Wales Carlyle F. B. Linfield Montana State College

Man's Leg Severed in Plow Accident Near Havre

Richardson, age unspecified, was severely injured when a Dart-Darr tractor overturned and plows cut off one leg and mutilated another. The incident occurred one mile west of Hingham as Richardson was returning Kane from Tavre. He was found by a traveler, brought to Havre, and admitted to Sacred Heart hospital.

Havre Clarente Richardson Rud+ yard Kane Tavre Richardson Hingham Sacred Unart Hospital

Kalispell Man Buys Airplane to Carry Park Passengers

Kalispell man Fred Buck purchased a small aircraft to transport visitors to Glacier National Park. The purchase, described as timely, aims to shuttle sightseers from Kalispell to the park, with plans for operating a suitable landing field. Mr. Buck, a war aviator, previously served in aviation duties and now enters a business venture linked to park tours.

Kalispell

Oklahoma Man Tart in Auto Accident

A report from Willans Road details a car collision involving Mr. Tarde Juhant Grantley. The Ford struck another vehicle, causing injuries and a fatal drowning nearby linked to Hert Lane Tots family. Medical estimates suggest hospital visits average daily counts.

Oklahoma Hardin Willans Road Juhant Grantley Ford Jacob Oh Tarde Dali Hert Lane Heres Webowary Reme

Ambulance Arrives Too Late After Wreck at Third and Bin errects

Five people escaped serious injury when two cars collided at Third and Bin. The accident pinned occupants under spinning wheels. Willan Hakkeby suffered a minor cut, Doraths Alen a sprained back, and Mr. and Mrs. Tee Westerhind plus Waldy had slight injuries. Assistant Chief Russell Osborne helped lift cars free before ambulances or doctors arrived.

Willan Hakkeby Doraths Alen Baggeby Tee Westerhind Waldy North Soctat Streen Russell Osborne Ni Wubulance Srived

Windstorm damages ten properties in Anaconda

A violent windstorm swept Anaconda yesterday causing several hundred dollars in damage to decorative and fruit trees and other property. Pedestrians and motorists faced a rough afternoon as gusts and brief rain lasted for hours. Large trees were reported down near Saint Ann's Hospital and along Main, Liskey, and Lernst streets with branches breaking across yards and sidewalks.

Anacotecit Bt Ann's Hospital Main Liskaty Lernst Tonne Reparte

Fractured OCR Story Details a Family Tragedy

Fragmented text describes a death and funeral in a family, with damaged lines mentioning a woman named Rouinentis and a husband, children, and a 24 year old patient. The passage references a police and courtroom context, but the exact events are unclear due to poor transcription.

Valier Postoffice Burglary and Robbery Report

Conrad June 7 burglars entered the Valier postoffice and Starbuck drug store using a hammer and punch, seizing about 225 dollars in cash and 2000 dollars in jewelry after forcing the safe and a letter. A Pontiac sedan vanished from Dr Powell’s lot, seen leaving at night near 2 am, with Sheriff Embody recovering the tools and believing the thieves used gloves.

Theose C. M. Embody Front Conrad Embody Pontiac D. Powell Powell Valier Gam Land

Woodcrofppers Injured In Wreck Near Butte Anaconda Highway

Putte Innes Joreph Burlevich and Frank Widan, injured in a car rollover on the Butte Anaconda highway two and a half miles east of the city, were treated at St Ann s hospital for facial lacerations and bruises. Driver John Konroth was uninjured. Night Chief Osborne and Traffic Officer Pervin said lights from another car blinded Konroth, causing the crash amid loose gravel paths. Passersby helped pull the occupants from the overturned vehicle.

Putte Innes Joreph Burlevich Frank Widan St. Ann’s Hospital Butte-Anaconda John Konroth Osborne Pervin Othe Konroth Burfevieh Q

Missoula Meeting Plans Near Fort Missoula

Missoula civic groups prepared for a regional gathering at Fort Missoula with attendees from Ball Lake and nearby areas. Delegates discussed council matters, with officers elected and a schedule set for evening sessions in the valley to coordinate activities and welcome participants.

Missoula Maver Hera Rand Ball Lake Variens Amd Lamesnake Valley Mateving Tani Fort Missoula

Meera Stone Rivalry Described Across Workdays

A fragment speaks of the Blick Stone of Meera as an un rivalled workday object of generation, with lasers cited and millions of voters influenced since a leader kissed over 14 years ago.

Meera Mahamoted Jameeh

Robbery Targets Missoula Businessman After Secret Meeting

Missoula reports say Mile Basile proprietor of Bun galow regis was robbed by two men after an appointment near the White Pine ef Sach company's plant north of Missoula. Basile said a lookout watched from Grant Creek road while the robbers trailed him. He believed a collision between the man he met and the one who actually robbed him caused the ambush.

Missoula James Mile Basile Bungalow Regis White Pine Ef Sach Company Misproulis Basile Grant Creek Pntade Vinse

Local Visitors and Residents Gather in White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs residents and guests mingle as Theale Randel Weporth Melan ald and Frank Thomas greet a turner from Missoula Carl Schulz from California. Ota Schulz’s father visits, Gus Geiser family recently arrived from Idaho staying at the Black residence. Mrs. ROS Collins returns from California to spend the summer here as sidnew McCarthy comes home from Missoula after a year at the university.

White Sulphur Springs Theale Randel Weporth Melanald Frank Thomas Turner Missoula Carl Schulz California Ota Schulz Gus Geiser Idaho Ros Collins McCarthy Wni

Graduate of State College Heads to Central America

James Spence, a State College graduate in engineering from State College at Toseman, will soon depart for Central America where a position awaits him.

State College Central America Thompson Falls James Spence Barrie Spence Toseman

Four Liquor Offenses Lead to Federal Sentences

Judge George M Hyurquin yesterday sentenced fourth offenders under national prohibition to terms in Leavenworth. The morning session saw sixteen defendants receive stiff sentences for hooch traffic in the city. J J Connolly pleaded guilty to liquor possession and pot guilty plea. he drew 60 days jail and a $300 fine. Stell Jordan and Charles Blue pleaded guilty to liquor sale and each got 100 days in jail with $250 fines.

Zawarhinn George M. Hyurquin Renitentiary Leavenworth J. J. Connolly Stell Jordan Charles Blue

Year-Old Youth Conceals Stolen Articles in Bay

In Conrad on June 7 Nate Clark a youth formerly employed at a dairy ranch south of town was arrested by Sheriff Emberdy for burglary at Pantera drug store. Investigators found jewelry rings wrist watches and other items in Clark s baggage after he attempted to flee town. He was taken into custody and later escaped in the dark before recapture. He remains jailed awaiting trial.

Conrad Nate Clark Buezell Emberdy Pantera Clark Lark Race Mizell Ranch

Short Story Writer to Visit Missoula for History Data

A history research party plans to visit Missoula and nearby Yakima to collect first hand information on the 1877 Battle of the Big Hole. Including Victor Lewis, Dean Guile, LN McWhortes, and others, the expedition aims to gather data for medical history work and regional history projects.

Missoula Dune Victor Lewis Seattle Semport Dean Guile Indgagine Wevater Vain Wash McWhortes Uhieg Joseph Memoria) Association Yakima Yellow Welling Ut Jasent Iage Vaid Miegania

Montana farmers seek recognition at Kansas City meeting

Reports from Helena and surrounding towns describe Montana farmers pushing for equalization benefits at a national gathering in Kansas City. leaders including Stockton and Brown discuss Democratic support and coordinated action with other western states. A separate notice notes oil and power development projects to be sold under a court order in Wyoming, overseen by Judge Nablitt.

Clarkston Inne Brown Boxemat A. BL Opole Townsend Montana Farmers” Maren Kansans Uity le Stockton Ye Montana Farm Purest Vrown Storkion Rantana Cayo Kansas City Democrata of Houston Stockton Sata Tha XE Stackton Kanana City Fev Naitdag Ate Jreysen Mullen

Fox Film Co plans to shoot Harvest in Gallatin

Boseutan June 76 Gallatin may host a Fox Film Co production to boost the region’s farming image. Thilo Goodfriend of Fox and Albert Schlechten visited Gallatin Valley scouting locations and taking photographs for Fox studios in Hollywood. Bozeman will serve as a temporary headquarters as they assess sites and prepare air mail photo reports for approval.

FOX Film CO Harvest Boseutan Gallatin Thilo Haad al-’ Jatin Valley Schlecten New York American Albert Schlechten Ife Bozeman Fox Studio

Male impergonator arrest echoes in small Utah town

June 7 in Butte a man named Vartiet Leagan and Frank Johnsen were arrested by Chief Murphy and Metedes Powell at the sheriff of Cache county's request. A girl, described as wearing male attire, has been in the city briefly after working at a cafe on Utah Avenue. No specific charges were listed against the two men.

Mutte Vartiet Leagan Frank Johnsen

Billings Merchant Found Dead by Wife

Billings Montana newspaper note reports a local merchant found dead at his home by his wife. The deceased was born in Illinois and moved to Billings in 1918, once owning a department store on Montana Avenue. He was married about ten years ago.

Billings Fae North Ubirs Fifth Street Mesack Uhnes Wyenmag Bilfigs Alot Montana Avenuir

Darker Mine Lifts Ghost Town With New Mining Hub

Great Falls June 72 A once dormant town in Darker reawakens around the Black P mine. Under St Joseph Lead’s T H Skeele 230 workers drive fresh machinery and new facilities, extending toward Monarch eighteen miles away. A $40 million rail and road system under construction aims to be ready by October.

Great Falls Darker T. H. Skeele St. Joseph Hughesville Monarch U.S Wit Ots Hugheeville Ain Montis Barker Maighesalle Lnk Linnse

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