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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1926
Page
7
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Ed Vanek’s Northside residence burned early Saturday with his wife and two young children inside. The family escaped using quilts for warmth while neighbors provided clothing and aid. Mr. Vanek injured his knee and foot after going back into the blaze to rescue the infant. Mrs. Vanek suffered facial burns. Firefighters arrived quickly but the house was ruined. The family found shelter with relatives and later moved to new housing in Harre.
A Butte group including a mine superintendent and local blacksmiths reported a record catch by women anglers on the Big Hole river near Divide. The eight pound rainbow trout 28 inches long with a 16 inch girth was displayed at 4 North Main. Other anglers in the area totaled several large rainbows and trout across Madison Rock Creek and Forty Five Bend, with about 3000 anglers in town for a weekend fishing spree surpassing earlier records.
Wolf Point June 14 Reports from Scobey state that Martin Miller known as Roots Miller has been arrested by Sheriff Lawreote charged with a statutory charge against an 18 year old girl daughter of a former acreakeener Miller lives on a farm 13 miles south of Redstone in Vanicis county He hid for days at a neighbor's home The sheriff located him and he was brought to Senbey and jailed pending bail bonds set at 83 3.0%
Julia Schmidt, a female worker at a Salem Oregon canning plant, endured strenuous sealing duties while frail. After five years of weakness she tried Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports improved health. She recommends it to others and invites letters about its effects. Address 632 North Front St Salem Oregon for the product.
John M Steele age 69 is found dead at the Kuhne farm doorway 4 o clock Thursday afternoon after starting to scrape his pipe bowl. He had sought shelter from a storm near a tied team and a tree. Steele was born in Canada and moved to Montana about 25 years ago. He lived near Billings most of the time and once owned a Custer ranch. Surviving are two sons William of Custer and Harold of California, a daughter Elsie Van Houten of California, and three brothers Robert and Jim of Billings and Joseph in Canada.
John Corby, 79, of Ulm, attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head late Sunday and set his clothes and shack afire. He was found, brought to Deaconess hospital in Great Falls with a head wound and burns, in critical but hopeful condition.
The marriage of Miss Olive Featherman and We R Flarhsenhar, both of Terry, was announced locally. The ceremony occurred December 1925 at Bathe and was officiated by Rev. E. T. Groeneveld of the First Presbyterian Church.
Distribution of 31005.33 deposited with the district court clerk by American Surety as bonding liability in a 122450 judgment won by Biering and Cunningham against Ringling was issued to attorneys in the fee suit. Two attorneys received checks while F Carlson’s 18.00 was held. W S Hartman got 18739.08 for services totaling 30649.70. balance still due him. William Haight of Haight Adcock Haight Harris got 15079.2 turned to EA Peterson for Mr Harris’s 2300 judgment, balance due. The American Surety check and 51935.33 interest were the first settlement funds. Suits pending include Ringling v Biering and Cunningham, Ellings Estates, and the oil case against Ringling.
Mr and Mrs R Whitter of Jelena attend a ju cata with Charlex Tarrant as Norris visits. Mrs Warry Mackey and family from Tennessee spend days with friends Mrs Wo Wuyrde and Tryin Black. Grandma Wyde plans summer visit with daughter Mrs Black. Oto Anderson goes to Butte to visit daughter. Mrs Hateon Lorentz and Paulsons depart for Butte with Brinton group. Mrs Briscoe and Jack call Townsend on business. Miss Alice Hargrove visits from Salesville. Mrs Julia Bennett of Boreman stays with sister Mrs Dave Johnson. Mr and Mrs Leslie Smith and family plus Mrs Sam Gembrick tour Three Forks to meet Charles Chryst. Eva Stubblegeld leaves Townsend for home after visit. Ben Briscoe Jr returns from Carroll College in Bozeman. George Passmore makes a Townsend business call. A note adds a coal fact about iron and vereiay thickness.
Clarence Humble of Hamilton endured a 40 mile trek by pack and on foot through the Paradise district of the Selway forest Idaho to reach a Hamilton hospital for appendicitis. The party carried him through darkness after his horse failed, reaching Allen station by 5 30 and Hamilton soon after with a doctor awaiting.
The note explains that good meat is fit, fine grained and bright red when exposed to air, while poor beef is coarse, dark red and has dark fat. It reads like a buyer guidance line from a historical market column.
The article describes a method to give a cherry a warm sepia finish by glazing its top with the white of an egg. It notes the glaze creates a glossy brown surface enhancing the cherry’s appearance.
Deer Lodge June 11 Michael Foley known as No 217 a Montana state prison inmate has refused repeated pardons becoming the second longest serving prisoner in the United States. 76 his life largely passed in prison he acts as and enjoys near full freedom though his murder case dates back to 1878 Virginia City He is content to stay imprisoned and has been a model inmate since his confinement.
Good strike opened up by Geo Weiglanda and Al Sellers on Crass mountain near Peter Rossa silver mine. Ore reported from 40 to 2500 dollars in gold, seam depth indicating a substantial lode. Weiglanda and Sellers are long established mining operators in Maiden district.
Miles City June 14 A morning blaze destroyed the home of Mrs. Gilmore and took valuables and a girl’s ticket home. Fire started in the kitchen unaccountably. Mrs. Gilmore saved the occupants but the piano, clothing, and $120 in currency were lost. Helen Bard and Vivian Berg, visiting, also suffered personal losses while their sedan was saved from the garage.
Three young brothers Stanley Cram Arthur Stansturn and Ed Culver suffered severe injuries when horses pulling carts and a buggy bolted near Broadway and Main Bozeman a man with a wheelbarrow spooked one horse causing a rush that tossed the boys from their rigs milk bottles and other perishables were scattered across the street a physician attended to them though Culver escaped with minor injuries and the others were badly shaken unresolved details say they were farmers sons living nearby
Farm family headed by a 12 year old farmer and his wife begins a long summer vacation. They plan to attend Dillon Normal commencement where their daughter Myrtle graduates. The trip includes Portland Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles and major sights in California Arizona New Mexico and Colorado with a Yellowstone Park return anticipated in August.
Belgrade June 14. Egbert Cramer visited relatives in Helena. Miss Taterson of Fillings visits Mr. and Mrs. Cramer. Mrs. Erwin Stephenson entertained the M G R club on Kennedy street. strong attendance and social hour with refreshments. The Misars Pita and Filla Hall hosted six hundred at cards. late refreshments. Out of town guests included Mrs. Ro J Dunn and Mere Wy of Hardin, Roseman. Mrs. Frank Brookings of Manhattan. Mrs. Wipf of Camona. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Crouse retired from a trip to Dillon visiting relatives. Charley Crouse, nephew, accompanied home. Mr. and Mrs. A L Olsen at Roseman. Dave Robinson of Billings visiting the Crouse home. Miss Nelen Sheriff of Willow Creek visiting friends. The adult class of Raytise Sunday school met at J B Robinson’s with a special supper and refreshments. next meeting a picnic supper out of town.
Great Falls June 14 An unnamed Billings man Keefe suffered a self inflicted head wound at a gravel pit west of the city. He was treated at Deaconess hospital where attendants reported marked improvement by Sunday his wife Mrs Keefe and her parents traveled from Billings seeking details. Mrs Keefe said he had been ill for two weeks and offered no clear explanation for the act. Police recovered no weapon at the scene and believe the gun may have been taken by a passerby.
Helena High School band delivered a strong concert at the Strand theater in Livingston under Rotary Club auspices. An audience filled the theater applauded, with praise for Director Thayer and the ensemble, though afternoon attendance lagged behind evening expectations.
Bitter Root ranchers in Corvallis report a small black worm destroying thistles across valley fields. The insect has damaged whole patches in two days and samples were sent to the Helena entomology department for identification. Locals hope for a helpful report from headquarters.
The guidance suggests placing a dish of water near the oven to generate steam. Steam purportedly preserves moisture and helps cook the roast more evenly. It also mentions a seller or price of one dollar in relation to the water dish.
A girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Watnuk, was bitten on the ankle by a rattlesnake while near a potato patch south of Prvaa. She was taken to a hospital in serious condition but has shown slight improvement after treatment. A dog drew attention to the incident as a younger sister notified her parents.
J A Samson closed a deal with A Monk for 23 acres of lake shore property near Whitefish Lake. The purchase expands Samson's holdings to over 300 acres within a mile of Whitefish on the east shore with frontage on the lake and adds to Monk’s legacy in the area. Passengers on Great Northern trains may have observed the scene as the deal was finalized.
The Red and Dun club undertook the yearly effort to plant native trout eggs in the headwaters of Jack Freckle Canyon. Eggs, transported by pack horses to inaccessible high-mountain streams, will be parched in moss and ace to preserve them. This five year project aims to restore spawning grounds, though rough conditions pose challenges for delivery and survival. The operation follows a traditional route to the canyon mouth and relies on local support for egg handling and transport.
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