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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

8

Butte Man Struck by Car Near People's Theater

George Pallas, 38, was seriously injured crossing in front of the People's theater in Butte. Taken to St James hospital with possible internal injuries. Edward Woolahan, 17, driver of the car, fled the scene then turned himself in after being arrested and released on own recognizance.

Butte George Pallas People’s Theater St. James Hospital Edward Woolahan Dallas Young Woolahan Parker-Morelli Motor Company Montana Street Locust Street

Fish Experts Secure Millions of Eggs at Georgetown Station

Anaconda, June 12. Hundreds of fish swarm into Flint creek traps at Georgetown as spawning season advances. Millions of trout eggs have been collected at Montana’s largest spawn taking station, with waters 300 yards of the trap alive with spawning fish. Visitors watch from the banks as thousands of fish head toward shallow waters.

Anaconda Flint Creek Georgetown Jake Montana Fish and Game Commission

Bonfire in Freight Car Leads to Jail for Two Youths

Great Falls reports Oscar Olson and Elmer Anderson, both 19, were sentenced to six months in county jail after pleading guilty to building a fire in a freight car in the east yards of the Great North railway. Special agents traced smoke from the car. the youths said rain and cold drove them to start the fire. The judge noted the incident followed a prior blaze that damaged the railroad shop and wood mill, with a loss of $73,000, underscoring the potential severity of their act.

Great Falls Oscar Olson Elmer Anderson Wilson Justice Court Olson Anderson Art Jardine

Boulder Chautauqua Series Opens With Final Dance

Local residents attend a string of chautauqua events in Boulder with performances from Sunday through Wednesday. The United Chautauqua company stages numbers in the city, closing with a Thursday dance at the Wintersom resort, featuring Green's Orchestra of Whitehall. Notable absences include Edna Smith and Pauline McCulloch returning from visits, while several locals travel or host guests over the weekend.

Boulder R. F. Smith Edna Karst Kamp Ethel Kilburn Basin Kilburn Dora Bowlby Sondon Canada Dudley Powell Irene O'Lette Thompson Falls Ed Wild Pauline McCulloch Bozeman Mildred Steele John W. Mountjoy Jack Jimmy Mary Dawson Jess Cook Townsend F. C Griscoll Whitehall Arthur Tutve St. John's Hospital Helena Ben Wahle George Pfaff Deer Lodge United Chautauqua Company Green Orestra of

Dako Man Sees Winter Crossing On Salmon Bitter Root Route

June 12 Hamilton Harry Kelley real estate man Salmon City says Salmon Bitter Root highway can be all winter. He traveled from Salmon to Hamilton over the new road to the state line finding seven miles around the Big Hole highway blocked by heavy snow. Idaho built road to the Montana line is open. Lemhi County plans improvements. A five to ten mile stretch through Big Flat is under consideration with rights of way purchased to simplify curves.

Hamilton Harry Kelley Salmon City State Line Big Flat

Band of Antelope Chooses Home on Winifred Ranch

A small herd of five antelope has established itself on Two Calf creek near Winifred this spring. Farmer E G Hess notes the animals graze daily and appear content, with local ranchers pledging protection against poachers to help the herd grow. A previous band of about 60 was wiped out about 16 years ago as homesteaders moved in and antelope hunting declined.

Band of Antelope Winifred E. G. Hess

East Helena visitors and locals gather in Logan News

Logan notes include visits by Martin Flynn of East Helena and Miss Winifred Walliams from Three Forks, ill health recovery of C. A. McDowell, Mrs. Alta Drummond's stay from Three Forks, and many local households hosting guests. A birthday lunch at the Jefferson bridge picnic grounds and travels to Helena, Missoula, Trident, and Butte are mentioned along with wedding and ranch visits and a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. L. C. Revier.

William Hawks Myrtle Carol Ean Johnston Mary Helen Tommie Hawks June Schultz Alva Bell Roman Donald Dorothy Kelso Phil Lang Dorothy George Hotrum Helena Walter Hall Calvin Tobin Butte John Powers Ethel Ellison Missoula Northern Pacific Hospital Lottie Olsen Trident Norma Smith Clara Douglas Louise Gondren Myrna Thompson Reeds Point Glen Durham Madison Valley Jack Tontlinsen Carl Ehian Anaconda Lowand Walter Thomas Wanda Alice Pronix Frank Bean Norris A. Creason Roseburg Ore Charles Hinote North Dakota L. C. Revier Vine Street Helen Rowan Sara Wilson Eugene Olive van Eppa W.T. Regan Townsend

Brother shoots runaway horse to save sister from death

Araula Scheidl, eight, daughter of Julius Beheidl of Epsle, survived after a nearby brother shot the unruly horse dragging her. The girl was taken to a local hospital, underwent a minor operation, and returned home. The horse had not previously become unruly.

Milea City Araula Scheidl Julius Beheidl Epsle Elther

Geysers in Yellowstone Park Reported Very Active

Livingston June 12 AP geysers and other thermal formations in Yellowstone park are more active this year than in the last decade. H M Albright director of national parks said after leaving the park with Fredelarisar president of the Burlington railroad. Old geysers are active again and new ones have developed. The Elephant is operating again after years. Road conditions are good though Cody and Lander entrances will not open until June 18. Formal opening at West Yellowstone July 2.

Livingston Yellowstone Park H. M. Albright National Parks Park Fredelarisar Burlington Railroad Monmoth Albright Williamson Cody Cody and Lander Wya West Yellowstaar

Butte Lawyer Admitted to Supreme Court Bar

Butte on June 12 J Arthur Mattson a former resident and rising young attorney was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. The action follows a recommendation by Charles Evans Hughes Jr solicitor general appointee. Mattson has served as a law clerk and secretary to Associate Justice Van Devanter and is Georgetown Law School educated, son of Mr and Mrs I A Mattson of the Naptoy apartments.

Butte J. Arthur Mattson United States Supreme Court Charles Evans Hughes, Jr Mattson van Revanter Georgetown Law School I. A. Mattson Naptoy

Unmasked Bandits Steal $150 in Meaderville Stick Up

Two unmasked bandits entered the Colusa soft drink parlor in Meaderville just before midnight and demanded money. They took $150 from the cash register while two customers and the bartender were searched. the bandits appeared to seek only weapons.

Butte Colusa Meaderville

Livestock market reports at Livestock South St. Paul June 12

Cattle receipts about 2200 with steers and yearlings in moderate supply. Prices show steady to strong demand for choice yearlings around 214.60 and bulk salable weights near 1275. calves 3400 with vealers strong and ranges up to 15.50. Hogs around 8000 with opening higher by 10 to 25 cents. averages 10.55 to 11 with tops near 11. sows 2.25 to 2.50. Sheep receipts 900 with steady to desirable natives around 15.50 and yearlings near 11.77. fats 5 to 8.

South St. Paul U. 8 D. A

Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed as Trade Shows Varied Weakness

Chicago stock yards report mixed movements across cattle hogs and sheep. Direct hog receipts around 12 000 with top prices near 11 40. steer trade up to 18 28 cents higher and dairy cattle down slightly. sheep trading very slow with lambs and yearlings weak amid overall pressure.

Omaha cattle and hogs receipts and prices on June market

Market report from Omaha shows hog receipts around 11 000 with openings higher and top hog price near 10.90 for 260 pounds. Sheep and lambs weaker with feeders down, range slaughter lambs at 15 to 16.50, fed yearlings 11.28 to 11.75. Cattle receipts about 6 000 with calves non, fed steers and yearlings firm to 15c higher, stockers and feeders scarce and steady, prime cattle top near fifteen fifty.

D. A Eo Cara California

Four Cows Killed by Lightning Near Ronan

Four dairy cattle were killed by lightning in the Round Butte district west of Ronan during a severe week start. The animals, valued near $500, were among dairy stock in the area reported by observers.

Missoula Round Butte Ronan

Prominent Chinese Business Men Plan Friendship Tour

Two hundred Chinese business leaders will visit the United States for a Friendship Tour. They are to arrive in Seattle August 26 aboard the President Grant and travel by rail to Portland August 29 before proceeding to Butte for a September arrival.

Butte United States Northern Pacific Railroad H. S. Carey Shanghai China Seattle Grant Northern Pacific Portland Columbia River

Musical Thieves Target Accordions in Butte

Police hunt an impecunious accordion bandit after two accordions are stolen from residents. Mrs. De John reports an instrument vanished from 58 West Mercury, while Angelo Giancola says an accordion was taken from 636 East Park Street. Officers ordered to join any party with an accordion in use.

Butte de John West Mercury Street Angelo Giancola East Parkstreet

Roosevelt Highway car count reaches ninety per hour

A one hour check on the Roosevelt Highway between Whitefish and Burcks found 90 vehicles passing in each direction. The first car headed to Portland Oregon, while another Portland bound party vacationing east indicates ongoing interstate travel amid a typhoid era health push.

Roosevelt Highway Columbia Falls Whitefish Burcks Portland Ore

Mother Fails 10 Return For Baby Left With Friend

In Billings on June 12 a mother abandoned a three week old boy at Mrs. J R Caggles home. Truant officer Harry Mann took the child into custody and it is now with Mr. and Mrs. J R Bain. Adoption plans are reported as proceeding for a permanent home within days. The mother has not been traced after leaving the infant with the woman who promised to return before noon.

Colt Born in Mine Sees Daylight for First Time

A large crowd gathered at Republic Coal to witness Dina Miner, a famous mine colt born April 7, 1927, in the Republic mine. The grade Percheron weighs about 1950 pounds and spent life underground, finally exposed to the sun at June 13 round-up. Local fairgoers may see the colt at future fairs.

Klalyi Republic Coal Company Dina Miner Colt Republic

Kevin Newspaperman Moves Newspaper Plant to Conrad

Bruce Thompson, publisher of the Kevin Review since 1922, plans moving his plant to Conrad in Pondera County next week. He has rented a building in the county seat to start a new newspaper there.

Yellowstone Kelly monument chosen at Kelly Mountain site

In Billings on June 12 the Yellow stone Kelly monument site was selected at the highest point of Kelly Mountain. The crypt location for the pioneer's body was decided by the memorial committee. H E Skauge of Micolithc Products Co will build the mausoleum. The crypt base will support a future monument and Kelly's body will be placed in a special compartment beneath the raised monument.

Billings Kelly Mountain H. E. Skauge Micolithc Products Company Yellowstone Kelly

Ferry Boat Floats 70 Miles Down Kootenai River

Libby June 12 A Lincoln county ferry on the Kootenai river near Gateway broke from its moorings as flood currents rose. It drifted about 60 to 70 miles and stranded on an island opposite the A C Herbat ranch, one and a half miles east of River. Workers towed it back, disassembled it, and loaded it for return. damage to the hull was minimal.

Libby Simmer Lincoln County Kootenai Gateway Peles A. C. Herbat Ranch

Prisoner Saw His Way Out of Bastile

Jim Owens, sentenced to three days hard labor in Shelby for a petty offense, escaped from the city jail Saturday night when the padlock was sawed off from his cell by someone outside. He had a prior vagar ncy charge and had a suspended sentence with instructions to stay away from Shelby. A charge of breaking jail is filed by Chief of Police Ed Tenbrook.

Shelbys Jim Owens Shelby Justice of the Peace Court Owens Ed_Tenbroek

Chicago market report shows mixed gains and declines

Chicago market report notes uneven movement across commodities with potatoes and poultry showing firm demand while grains and fats trade around steady levels. Specifics include North Carolina Irish Cobblers at 3.75 to 4.28 per cwt and Idaho russets 1.80 to 2.20, plus poultry prices for broilers and turkeys.

Tpotatora Chicago Potatoan Catal Atock North Carolina Finconnin Idano Rusanty Rutter Kidhar Eeconda AB AD. Bane Canon

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