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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1928

Page

7

Railroad officials inspect Northern Pace system tour

General Manager leads inspection of the Rocky Mountain division as part of a rail line tour. Accompanied by T F Lows of Tavington, Bernard Blam of St Paul, and T Ho Jolmeon, the division’s superintendent for the maintenance of way department.

Vussoala Fae Min Wer Tom Tantra Rocky Mountain Division T F Lows Tavingston Bernard Blam St Paul T Ho Jolmeon Daision

Man Kills Self For No Apparent Reason

Chris Mikovich 38 died last night at a local hospital from a bullet wound believed self inflicted. He was found in a yard at 21% Xrvada avenue, rushed to the hospital, brain damage confirmed, and the revolver recovered. Mikovich had been living with family and was preparing to go out when the incident occurred.

Butte Chris Mikovich South Wyoming Xrvada Avenue Tus George Mickovich Mikovich White de Willams Tamnd Mikovich Mary Mikovich Chris Chrous Hhe Can

Terry Airport 15 Ready for Pilots at Dedication

Large turnout at the Terry municipal airport dedication with thousands on the grounds. Exhibits featured farm machinery and various aircraft parts as officials and attendees toured the new facility.

Terry Airport Terry Wirui Jrela Terres Wales Miles Ari Woonard Stee Custer Whit Eich Fed Ieee Asa Zeid

Laborer Injured After Being Thrown From Train by Robbers

An incident near Havre involves a laborer who was thrown from a train by robbers during the night. The injured worker was found along the tracks and transported for medical care as authorities investigate the attack. The report notes the time and exact location as essential details for the ongoing case.

Hearing Set on Wheat Protein Content and Premium Basis

Teagarden reports Secretary Jardine will convene a conference of wheat producing states in Minnesota to set the premium calculation at 10.12 per cent or above. Milling interests allegedly use high protein thresholds to exclude growers, harming Montana and western farmers. The Watched hearing seeks fair standards and a return of premium benefits to producers.

Devton Fine Saur Teagarden Pr Ter Aleulat Ag Premines William Jardine Department of Agriculture Minneapoli Kansas City Jardine Tergarden Denton Enate Committee The Dal Orl T J Walsh Teagarden Jardine Meing Montana Washington Lander Besley Document of Agriculture Setureta Beeley Senate Pati Catia Opravseen

Soaking Rain Brings Relief to Big Hole Ranchers

Dilley reports steady rain Monday morning and continued dustiness later day, easing Beaverhead County drought. Water sources increased, feed scarcity eased, and ranchers noted pasture relief as streams revived and irrigation needs dropped. Local water commissioners had warned earlier of shortages amid the long drought.

Big Dilley Beaverhead

Charles Kelly Jr to Wed Tacoma Girl

Announcement of engagement between Charles Joseph Kelly Jr. and Miss Margaret Penebaker Grimes, daughter of Mrs. Grimes of Tacoma and New York. Miss Grimes is a graduate of the University of Washington Seattle and taught at the Spence School. Mr. Kelly graduated from Georgetown in 1919 and has worked in New York and Butte in the insurance business. his father is a prominent banker.

Pulte Chates Toseph Kelly Charles Joseph Kells Margaret Penebaker Caries Charles V4 Grimes Tacomat New York Grimes Wright Lacoma University Washington Seattle Spence School Welly Georgetown University Washington New Lort Insurant Butte

Golden Wedding Celebration in Local Home

Mr and Mrs Boyd marked a golden wedding anniversary at their city home with more than two dozen relatives and friends gathering on a Sunday afternoon. The couple, who married in May, planned to move to another town, but the event focused on family and longtime companions rather than future plans.

Mere Boyd Mantas

Colonizer Eyes Fergus Area Night Visit Sparks Local Reports

In Melstone on a June 2 visit a Midwest representative team toured lands north of the town with local landman Ole Leidel guiding. They examined 17 sections and located cornerstones while officials say the region shows better conditions than Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Ohio. Further details were promised after departure.

Melstone Ohio Minnesota Dakotas

Firemen Hurt as Brick Chimney Falls on Billings Fire

Two firefighters suffered minor injuries fighting a blaze that destroyed the roof of a three room frame house at 207 South Twenty First Street. The chimney collapsed during active suppression, striking a firefighter and another passerby. Owner Charles Bell and occupant were driven from the home in heavy clothing. Fire Chief Vincent Steel reported no stove or varnish flames found and the cause remained undetermined.

Billings Ith Street Charles Bell Thenis Roth Jack Huston Vinent

Shot Opens Fulton Well for Testing

A Fulton well was opened for testing with a 10 foot shot and a soil charge. The operation followed a March completion and aimed to assess production potential. The shaft stands about 2040 feet deep with potential deepening planned after initial results.

Fulton Tultan

Promised Parole Led Convict to Flee From Prison

A prison trust Spoonmore slipped from the Montana state penitentiary in Deer Lodge and was recaptured near Butte after a report of a man matching his description loitering at a vacant Montana Street house. He claimed parole promises prompted his escape and that he was denied medical attention for injuries sustained when struck by Warden Middleton months earlier.

Price Spoonmore Middleton

Trident News from Trident area social notices

A crop of brief items notes visitors and returns in the region. Carl Hos of Inarets camp and G1 Ted 4 S&S Wood visited Three Lark. Norma Sith returned home after a teaching stint in Toseyhire. Mr and Mrs Neville and daughter Mercele visited Wes. Jack Stensrud and Ge toe Porgen's son drove to Three Sparks to spend a day with friends. The Rev Father Trees plans a voyage to Ireland aboard an ocean liner with his sister.

Trident Anal Helm Wintehall Carl Hos Inarets Catmp Ted S&s Wood OD Burkett Lark Norma Sith Toseyhire Vister Mose Dent Co Wallant Kerr Jack Stensrud Ge Toe Porgenson

Unknown Assailant Hits Express Clerk Unconscious

A Milwau kee eastbound express car clerk Nichol was found unconscious with head injuries. No valuables were taken, doors were open on arrival, and Nichol recalls a possible intruder hidden among packages. He remains in hospital. police seek clues in a perplexing case across Spokane and Deer Lodge.

Express Patte P Nichol Amercian Wadway Lapress Milwaukee France Murray Hoxyntal Butte Mehol Nichol Deer Lodge Miro

Oil Fields Map to be Brought to Date

Northern Montana map of oil fields will be updated with data from the Von fina School of Vriestmap. Officials said the update, announced Monday, will include reports and illustrations and bring all ferries up to date. Dr Tugene and Derry represented the department of geologies, with Dr Perry of the Mentany state bureau of mines assisting.

von Fina Vriestmap Hillrets Montana Freya Ale Tugene & Derry Department of Geories Mentany State Bureau of Mines Perry Perry Sais

Grandmother of 56 Dies in Great Falls

Mrs Me Minster, wife of Simon Vico Vister, dies at age 56 in Great Falls. Survived by her husband and nine children including Edward of Ontario Canada, Gary Stah, ToToT, Mo Me Allister, Mo July Driecoll, Mia hailes, Godnrey, Mirv Ro Ripley, and others of Geyser. Funeral arrangements not specified.

Fireal Treanor Great Alts Menda Simon Vico Vister Edward Ontaria Canada Pop Park Gary Stah Totot Mo Me Allister Driecoll Miahailes Godnrey Ontino Mirv Ro Ripley Geyser

Boulder Notes Mark June Events and Obituary Notice

Boulder June items report the death of Mrs Elizabeth Wallace at St James hospital in Boulder after arriving from Ireland years ago. Her husband William Wallace and son Tink Wilson of Seattle survive. The column also lists residents and visitors including Maria Nell, Catherine McCauley, Jaleen Nichols, Ned Paradis, Pearl Hawkins, and Aichie Blake, plus a fiftieth anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs A J Locker at Boulder Hot Springs with many grandchildren attending.

Boulder Mers Slirabeth Wallace St James Hospital Ratte Wallace Ireland Wallam Wallace Tink ‘R Wilson Seattle Teshe Dawson Maria Nell Catherine McCauley Jaleen Nichols Togan Ane Vrs Ned Paradisham Pearl Hawkins Vll Echnal Charles McCautey Mata Mro Ben Wahle Bornard Helena George Fait Aichie Blake Af Brady Great Northern Niel McCauley Rot Antarine Teft Wellowstone Mark Ti

Fort Missoula Man Chosen Member of Mat Le Team

Missoula June 12 Sargeant John Carlson of the Fourth infantry at Fort Missoula has been selected as a member of the infantry team for the national rifle tournament to be held at Camp Perry in August. Carlson will leave the city today for Ohio to start preparations, having been chosen without entering elimination contests and remaining in Missoula for the Northwest tournament, which ended Sunday.

Missoula Sargeant John Carlson Fourth Infantry Fort Missou Camp Perry Carlson Wall Ohio Renin Massotla

Stolen Coaster Returned by Honest Youths

Three unidentified youths unintentionally returned a boys coaster to its owner at the Shartes Brinscambe summer home after leaving it on the back of a machine. The coaster was found by Bod Aranscombe near the Bransedbe garage on West Parl Avenue. Police traced the car to Walluem Tarloon at 1 West Center Street in Butte.

Miconda Shartes Brinscambe Cus Bransedbe West Parl Avenue Bod Aranscombe Transcombe Lord Innesath Angel Walluem Tarloon West Center Street Butte

Swimmers Arrested in Central Park Incident

Local police report an unusual disturbance near Central Park involving several swimmers and bystanders. Officers restrained two individuals after a chaotic scene at the park’s paddle area, while others observed and discussed safety concerns with authorities.

Girl Found Lying on Sidewalk Victim of Poisoned Liquor

A 12 year old girl was found on a sidewalk near Garfield School believed poisoned by poisoned liquor. She was taken by ambulance to St Vincents Hospital in serious condition. An identifying slip with the penciled name G Telles was found in her stocking.

Adlings Jane Garfield Pole St Vincents Hospital Gurion G Telles Piper

Telegraph Operator Dan Leary Dies at Key Junction

Dan J Leary a 67 year old telegraph operator who led at the national hotel collapsed and died at the Great Northern railroad word office at 7 o clock in Butte He had worked for the Great Northern in Montana for over 39 years Coroner Pat Holland investigates but relatives could not be located at the time of reporting.

Butte Dan J Leary Ntional Great Northern Rilroad Wdrd Great Northern Mantang Pat Holland

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