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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1930

Page

7

Montana rancher badly injured in wild horse accident near Roy

John Kahn of the Roy territory was taken to St Joseph’s hospital with a fractured skull multiple broken ribs and deep lacerations after a wild horse kicked him while gathering eggs in a barn about 20 miles northeast of Roy yesterday afternoon. Marshal Al Ross and Dr Porter attended him. prognosis remained guarded with infection a risk but a chance of survival.

Lewistown Duan John Kahn Roy Territory St. Joseph's Hospital Roy Kaladat Kolal Tim al Ross Kalal E S Porter St Joseph Porter

Pondera Man Killed Under Mine in Montana Yard

Theodore Van de Pas a Lurvnor in Spring Creek district was killed at Ortell coal mine 16 miles west of Conrad Mo after entering the shaft to start machinery. A large plank fell from the roof and trapped him. Sheriff, county attorney, and partner investigated. family of four children and a widow survive.

Conrad Theodore van de Pas Spring Creek Ortell Conrad Mo Minn van de Pas

Bozeman Kiwanians Name Orton to Fill Zech's Term

Bozeman on June 1 Wallace Orton was elected president of the Roreman Kiwanis club yesterday and C D McGoean was named vice president at the weekly meeting. An unusual situation prompted the election as President Luke D Zech will be transferred to Fort George Wright and cannot continue. Former president J W Choate resigned about a week ago.

Bozeman Wallace Orton Roreman Kiwanis Club C.D McGoean Luke D Zech Aeing Fort George Wright Fee J W. Choate

Meeting on Georgetown Lake closing at Anaconda

Fitter men from Anaconda and nearby towns will convene at the city hall to debate a proposed closing of Georgetown Lake. The session, led by Judge Thomas Mur rhn, aims to present arguments to the Montana State Game and Fish Commission about whether to close the lake, a major spawning station and fishing hub. Delegations from Butte Deer Lodge Dillon and Philipsburg are expected, including Anglers Association representatives and local fishing residents.

Anaconda Anaconde Tha Thomas Ciacues Revolusiona Monstana State Game and Fish Commission Georgetown Lake Haw Basn Inks Ttme Inka Fn Anglers’ Association Tha Antire Clu Mamhara Butte Deer Lodge Dillon Phillpaburg

Northern Derby to Feature at Rising County Fair

Chinook June 11 Plans completed for Rising county fair Sept 9 and 19 with officials including President Tom Ros and Secretary James Griffin. Cattle exhibit led by Russ, sheep and hogs by George Roberts and Frank Ovesen, horses by Dick Rusch and John Hampton. Main event is the Northern Montana derby half mile for three year olds, plus relay races, chariot, mother and Indian rides. Program increased to over $2800.

Chinook Tom Ros James Griffin P Eckegran William Reed J F Sharples Mr Russ George Roberts Frank Ovesen Garland Willman JC Cronk Dick Rusch John Hampton Pauntry Andy Bkilien W. J Hoover Mra Stewart Montana Marth

Cascade Spends $36,000 on Roads in Six Months

County records show Cascade has expended 36000 on road projects in the last six months with 27 miles of maintenance completed and four highways under construction. Bridge work accounted for 2492.47 in costs while bridge maintenance totaled 9341.17, per a Tuesday report to the county commission by County Surveyor Harold B Lockhart.

Cascade Great Falln Cascade County Jane Harold B Lockhart En Talon

Crew Relocates Cut Bank Depot to Lower Broadway Foot

A crew of about 20 men under Charlen Geldner is preparing the Cut Bank depot for removal to Lower Broadway. Two syindpines are being built, water lines laid, walks laid, and other facilities added. Preliminary work and moving the building should take about two weeks.

Charlen Geldner Lower Broadway Sinndpines

Young artist Earl Hetke earns studio promise from Gary Cooper

Great Falls June 11 A western figure model sent to star Gary Cooper by 39 year old student Earl Hetke of 610 Ninth Street South earns a promise of a cabin studio at the Cooper ranch near Cascade. Hetke, a local high school student, has his figures ranged from cowboys to Indians in display windows at Paris. His brother William Hetke contributed cartoons and a watercolor.

Great Falla Gary Cooper Earl Hetke Ninth Cooper Ranch Cascada Earl Hie Wall Earl Paris Wall Wiliam Hetka Ned Coupar Ranch

Sun River land reclamation eyed by Lions club

Great Falls June 11 The Sun River reclamation project is entering its development phase. It aims to irrigate 100000 acres from Gibson Pishkun and Willow Creek reservoirs. Dan Thurber associate agricultural extension agent outlined a future plan with 90000 and 19000 acre feet of water in Gibson and Willow Creek reservoirs, noting enlargement on Fishkun to add 22000 acre feet.

Sun Tiyer Uan Gibson, Pishkun Wilow Creek Dana Thurber Lions Club Paim Halubow Thurber Gibson Reservoir Willow Creek Fishkun

Nude bathers warned and to be picked up by Great Falls officers

Great Falls officials announced that nude bathers in the Missouri River near the water plant will be apprehended. After inquiries into complaints about both men and women swimming nude, deputies found none besides men. Each offender received a warning and was told future nude bathers would be arrested.

Gt. Falls Great Falls Jung Missouri Bab Gordon George Fleming Numoraun Rivar

Anaconda Man Demonstrates Novel Lure for Bullheads

Auacands June 11 Del J. Grush designed and built a three hook lure with a spinner and rope fender on display in Roach & Smith's window. It is intended for hull trout only. Nate Templeman shows three native trout from the Bly Hole river weighing two pounds each.

del J. Grush John Fitspatrick Roach & Smith Nate Templeman Naval

Meagher Co Official to Visit in Norway in June

White Sulphur Springs reports a Meagher County official will visit Norway on June 11. The trip includes leave of absence for duties and an emphasis on travel to the official’s distant residence, with the plan to address local affairs upon return.

Meagher Co Norway Bere Dinyn Wit Jana Eon Trond+ Hem

Lewistown Assures Running Races At Fair

Lewistown officials and the Central Montana fair board decided the fair program will feature only running races. Harness stock will be limited as larger venues in Montana plan running events with teams from Billings, Lewistown, Butte, Helena and Bozeman. Attendees included Ed Cooper, Henry Otten, Theodore Hugeland, George Evans, Bob Shaw, with H L Filton as secretary.

Lewistown Jame 11 Theodore Hugeland George Evans Bob Shaw H L Filton

Grim Tragedy of Rails Revealed to Section Crew

Hysham June 11 a grim tragedy of the rails was revealed when section men from Myer found a decapitated man along the Northern Pacific track two miles east of Myer. A pocketbook from Oshkoeh Wis contained a transportation ticket from Glendive to Central Hutt with no name. The victim weighed about 176 to 180 pounds, appeared 35 to 40, was well dressed and clean shaven except for a bent mustache. pockets held 15 cents, a Stockman pool hall chip, and a foreign coin. He may have been robbed and thrown from a freight train. The body was brought to Hyshar and buried.

Hysham Myer Northern Pacific Ft Oshkoeh Wia Glendive Central Hutt Stockman Pool Hall Billings Teum Myera Cnt Hyshart

Swollen Waters Claim Life of Baby Boy in Great Falls

Great Falls authorities reported Tuesday that rising Bell Creek waters from mountain thaw claimed the life of a baby boy named Morris Phorson at a position near Monarch. Deputies Gillette and others worked to recover the body using grappling gear. no recovery details available. Local residents say no verified identity for Morris Phorson at Monarch.

Bell Creek Great Falls Morris Phorson Thornon Monarch Sherttt Rob Gordon Byron Gitlelim Nethart Cascade Wan Gillette Lt Falts Adolph Gransech Pete Bross Yar

Libby Rancher Killed by His Own Shotgun

Libby June 11 L M Hadwen 43 rancher and farm owner in Bwamp Crest district near Libby was killed instantly at his home by his own shotgun. The elder son’s companion alerted the family as the incident unfolded. Sheriff Raney and Under Sheriff Searcy investigated but could not determine the mode of death. Hadwen is survived by his widow and four children.

Libby L. M. Hadwen Bwamp ¢Resk Hadwen Raney Searcy Cide Hedwen Bis

Construction Clack Warehouse To Start

Plans are nearly complete for the new Clack company warehouse planned off Natwhoune. The brick building 110 by 44 feet will include a 83 by 44 foot main storage area for petroleum supplies, an office at the front, and a mixing plant. It replaces the oil warehouse destroyed May 28 and the Clack elevator will be rebuilt.

Mavre Farl Clack Company Natwhoune Gus Hagland Clack Patroleum Auppilas Alo

Denied New Trial Ingram Murder Case At Billings

Judge O F Goddard denied a motion for a new trial in the case of Jenso W. Ingram, convicted of murdering his daughter Mildred and facing life imprisonment. Hearing Monday morning, defense urged insufficiency of evidence and possible misstatements by prosecutors. Appeal to the state supreme court undecided. Ingram remained at Deer Lodge.

Ingram Supreme Court Mat Deer Lodge

Trident News Names Local Visits and Assignments

A record of local social notes from Trident News lists Mrs Juliet Wallick visiting Independence Iowa, Mr E A Helm hosting her, and Mr and Mrs George Fennell ending their weekend in Butte and adjacent towns. It notes Dr Quigley of Butte joining a cement company, Mrs Loyd of Mason City and Mrs Holm and Mrs Luther visiting Bozeman relatives, and Miss Blo derbick hosting visitors from Samar Col. Various residents, including Norma Smith and Araolin Bullivan, are mentioned with travel to Helena and local leisure at Karsta Camp and the lower Madison area.

Trident Luna Juliet Wallick Independence E A Helm George Fennell Aderaburg A J Carpenter Bates Reach Madison Quigley Butte Cement Company Bury RF Loyd Mason City Nara Helena Cora Viewig Mins Hdna Mitchell Farka Hospital

Mrs Blackburn Hosts Bridge Tea in North Side Home

Mrs W A Blackburn hosted a friendly bridge gathering Friday afternoon at her North Side home. Three tables played for a couple of hours with pink and white decorations and ward colors. Honored guest list included Mrs Lyle Middleton Mrs Cramer Mrs Phila Lang Miss Dorothy Revier Mrs L C Revier Mrs J A Paters Seattle Mrs Charles Drova Miss Dorothy Revier noted her mother was absent due to prior engagement.

Tegan W. A. Blackburn Mra. Blackburn Mra. Jepson Mra. Peterson Billings Meng Lyle Middleton Cramer Chults Mra Phila Lang Misa Dorothy Revier L. C. Revier J. A. Paters Seattle

Summers Arrivals and Visits Across Town

Messy OCR reads of summer social notes show visits and visits planned: Mr and Mrs L C Bet host a bridge party at Mt St Charles College in Belgrade. Grogan and Grogan kin plan a vacation with a monk. Mrs Joe Tomttacca and children from Anaconda arrive to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Landers. Mrs Archie Muirbee returns from West Yellowstone to spend summer with her parents in Madison.

Vinge Lona Paterp Bhattry Wash L. C. Bet Joseph Mall Bowser Mt. St. Charles College C. B Helene Grogan Belgrade J. J Charles Smith Malle Joe Tomttacca Dren Anaconda Npend Mra Jack Landers Archie Muirbee Waat Yallowatenn Rome Am the Medison

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Montana State News Pondera Bozeman Kiwanians Orton Luke Zech Helena Ave N. P. Depot J. F. Clifford Mont All Bees Canadian Pacific Niewepa Sun River Land Libby Rancher Gram Goddard Trident News Logan News Aem General Palmquist Electric Co N. Main Mercedes Rosenoff Helena Hardware CO
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