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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1928

Page

8

Man Struck by Falling Tree In Beaverhead County

A man identified as Strucel was seriously injured when a tree fell in Beaverhead county near the White Pine forest and pinned him. He was treated at Thornton Hospital after being brought to Mis amula for care. The incident occurred during work in the forest.

Missouta Marr Struvel McCormick Street Thornton Hospital Beaverhead Wisdom Misamula Strucel

Boulder News Briefs Reflect Local Activities and Movements

Boulder scene shows Mrs James T Baker hosting Ladies aid lunch. Dorothy Berry aids clerk office duties in Basin area. Telephone workers busy around Boulder. A.G.H. Rex and Robert Johnson visit from Ute and Bismarck mine. Basin dance draws locals. Win Dawson to Sweet Grass on business. Mrs C Scott arrives from Judith Gap to summer here. Miss Henry Williams takes over local beauty parlor. Several residents travel for business and social visits. Community notes record new members, arrivals, and ongoing gatherings.

Boulder James T. Baker Busrness Dorothy Berry Basin A. GH. Rex Robert Johnson Ute Bismarck Mine Basin Pavilion Win. Dawson Sweet Grass Mont C. Scott Judith Gap Henry Williams Edwin Quinn J Theo Selile Boulder i Meu Anton Clrenansen Wilane Ryter Boulter Valley Ghersiganeer

Great Falls Plans Wild West Stampede First Week in July

Great Falls prepares a large North Montana fairgrounds project to host the 1928 Wild West Stampede. A 600 ft by 100 ft arena and new exhibition spaces will accommodate crowds predicted to exceed prior Montana rodeo records, with extensive facilities and future seating upgrades.

Great Falls Montana New North Geanna North Montana Fair Commission Reneais Jon Padtans Crete

Aquatic Performer Paddles Across River in Trick Suit

Vincent Taylor of Sydney, Australia, in a rubber suit, paddled 16 miles down the Yellowstone River from near the railroad bridge to beyond the Marval Venge, riding rapids and maintaining head immersion protection. The veteran aquatic performer demonstrated the suit’s lack of inflated air and explained its construction after the feat.

Livingston Dane Vincent Taylor Kydney Australi Yellowstone River Vincent Atcen- Hen

Young Girl Struck by Truck in City Street Collision

A nine year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cank of 98 Lewis Avenue, was struck by a truck driven by Sam Archer of North Twenty-ninth Street while running from behind two milk trucks on North Thirty Fourth Street between Third and Fourth Avenues. She sustained minor injuries and was carried to a residence for treatment. The driver claimed he did not see the child in time to avoid hitting her.

Patricia Wonk Ror Cank Lewis Avenue Sam Archer Twenty-ninth Street Thirty Fourth Pourah Tin Arener

Railroad Spur Aimed At Timber Lands

A railroad plans to build a spur to tap timber resources. The project involves multiple private tinder claims owned by local residents and aims to connect from Crysafis northward to a mill area near Ghahes. Community rounds and dates are discussed but remain unclear.

Comatss Jane Iire Ty Dhe Kg Nuathenay Woine Radouel Conan Ynte Poe Ts Rat Fae Nates Crysafis

Shallow Grave Yields Human Skeleton Near Musselshell

A garbled report describes a shallow grave uncovering a human skeleton south of Musselshell. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but authorities note the body is said to be four years old and the scene involves sheriff and security personnel at a local outpost.

Rotinton Musselshell Sheriff's Shereiff Pegentel Tereke Securtadte Ielling Ware

Reservations Sell Fast For Montana Products Dinner

More than 400 tickets are unreported and sales push toward a 1,400 attendee capacity at the Masonic temple Monday evening. Rotarians from Butte and visitors from Deer Lodge Bozeman and Anaconda expected, with calls for reservations today. Governor Brighson will give the main address with speakers Trace Cooney Smith and Lynch, plus musical performances and other features.

Bozeman Dillum Anaconda Montana Chamber of Commerce Ethel Ward Wallers Uns Miss Ward E. Brighson Miike QC Trace Whitehall Prankis Cooney Missoula W. X. Smith Marlowton Jack Lynch Butte Fred J. Furman Mit

Montana potato growers plan Yakima visit tour

Tour sponsor Montana Potato Growers Association invites Montana potato growers to join a two day tour in Yakima Valley open to all men. July 15 inclusive. Railway agent Campbell notes Yakima Valley uses seed potatoes with 17 percent shipped to Montana. Names Sises and Edward Chapin have signed up.

Tour Lodge Jones—bLewis A.mpbell Northern Pacific Railway of saLd Tod Tour O Montana Potata Growers Association Yakima Valley Campbell Akima Valley Montana Mon- Vani Association Iss Suses Edward Chapin Nare

Wind Storm Uproots Trees on Whitefish Lake Shore

Whitefish residents along Whitefish Lake watched waves reach up to 30 feet as high winds uprooted trees and caused widespread damage. The storm created unusual scenes on the shore with debris and uprooted wood scattered along the beach.

Whitefish Whitefish Lake Wuene

Express Horses on Last Run in Butte

Express horses to be used on the American Express service in the west per Butte district authorities. Two ton AA Mord racks to replace horses on N14 wagons. shipments expected within four weeks. Los Angeles and Sagyt region involvement noted.

Butte Ita Lung Ti Butte Lily Moenioa Mertan Railway Bante American Express Los Angeles

Fire at Hobson 5 Cause of Big Scare

Fire damaged outbuildings on Hobson 5 property belonging to the Prouett and Shaw families. Three garages, a hen house, and chickens were saved as firefighters and neighbors fought the blaze. Windy, rainy afternoon hampered efforts. one derrick incident injured two men, with others hospitalized.

Hobson 5 Jlubera Tobson

Oil Co Buys Land for Tank Farm Near Town

A Texas oil company secured a six day option on eight acres near the railroad and a road from the air field to town, portion owned by J Highins and others. Officials favor the site for a tank farm, with construction likely within the 60 day option period. The land lies adjacent to the main route to town. The April birthstone is the diamond.

Conrad Texas Oil Company J | Highins Burrell

Protruding Tree Limb Injury Hits Woman Driver

Miss Katherine Kennedy a crutch teacher at the Nor wick training school was injured yesterday afternoon when a limb from a tree near the road was struck by a tire and flew through an open sedan window striking her in the scalp. She was rushed to Barrett hospital for treatment where Dr. Eugene Vree attended her and she is reported to be resting today.

Dillon Tynes Katherine Kennedy Norwick Eltham Springs Barrett Hospital Eugene Vree

Student Kulpas Killed When Horse Dragged Him

Havre reports 14 year old Astar Alexander Kulpas, an honor graduate, died after being thrown from a horse and dragged a long distance. Stance of the owner unclear. believed to have been dragging a line before his foot freed from the stirrup. Funeral services held at Whester with Rev. Montacue Bickle officiating. many friends attended.

Havre Astar Alexander Kulpas Ns saAddie Hellat Vhester The Ter Ro Montacue Bickle

Merton Mahirin and Family Linked to Williston Drilling

Report shows Merton Mahirin and mother Mrs. M. B. Otcey attending Bare college in GN. Crorkens area while a new drilling venture proceeds seven miles northwest of Big Seanty. Work began with Winters and Wurby from Shelly guiding a 200 foot depth test funded by Williston businessmen.

Merton Mahirin M. B. Otcey Wallige Crorkens United States Land Ike Ashtead Batise Purrkhaet Dwilleton Bhick Ittarressine Shelby Uick Winters Wurby Shelly Tes Willston

Drive 70 wipes out mosquitoes with city support

Kalispell residents celebrate a citizen funded efforts to combat mosquitoes. Oil mixed with sawdust is distributed via weighted sacks sunk in sloughs and ponds under City Engineer Saunders and A. E. Aimmerman. A sample bottle showed dead larvae and few mosquitoes, suggesting success.

Kalispell Kalispel Saunders A. E. Aimmerman Zimmerman Wallspen

Washington Coeds Hike Home to Montana

Washington coed hikers from Stanford left for their Montana home to save railroad fare. They started in Washington and walked part of the journey, failing to identify themselves but admitting they had covered about 40 miles. The trek aimed toward their home in Grass Range and nearby areas.

Stanford Uheney Washington Mantenna Grass Range Sanfordey

Butte Man Found Dead in Hotel Room

A Butte man was found dead in a hotel room near 17 East Park after a seven day stay. Police and coroner investigators reported the death appeared recent with efforts to uncover cause ongoing. a resident of Brick Springs was also noted in connection with other local details.

Butte von Watkins Melonald Tompleins Taytins Caponer

Women Escape From Burning Homes In City Fire

Three houses on North Montgomery street near Col wubin Gardens were destroyed by fire started shortly after 6 o'clock Sunday morning. Loss estimated at 15,000 dollars. The Mason property at 84 Montgomery street owned by Janis Mason suffered total loss. Mrs Mason awoke, alerted the tenants including Mr and Mrs Stewart Mr and Mrs Williamson and Mr and Mrs Mason. Only a few items saved. about 45 logs partly covered by insurance.

W. J*. Stewart B. Fr. Williamson

Lightning damages Schelfler home near Winifred

A June 9 lightning strike damaged William Schelfler's residence eight miles north of Winifred tearing the structure, smashing belongings, but causing no fire. Schelfler and his family were away visiting another home and escaped injury. The bolt traveled across the roof, glanced to the eaves, and left extensive damage throughout the house.

Wionett William Schelfler Winifred

Imprisons Rattlers by Cementing Den At Ranch

A business visitor, Mr. Morefield, cemented a rattlesnake den at his Raundip ranch. He tapped the wall with a hammer and heard immediate squeals, indicating the snakes were tightly packed in the concrete. The incident raises questions about the snakes’ survival prospects and the effectiveness of the method.

Jota Morefield Ranch Morefield Raundip

Park Fish Die From Chemical in Water

Hamilton reports a tragedy at the city park where eight large trout in the fountain were found dead. Officials suspect chemical contamination from efforts to treat the city reservoir after a bank walkout on Friday. The fish were moved from Georgetown Lake and kept briefly in an aquarium at Carl's Harbor Shop.

Hamilton Skalk Heorgetown Lake Carl's Harber

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