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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1922

Page

3

Farmers Quit Other Work to Fight Grasshoppers in Cascade

Cascade county farmers suspend other activities and join the grasshopper fight after county agent FP BH MacSpidden returned to Great Falls Tuesday night. Hoppers are more numerous in places like Cascade Portage and Belt, with numbers rising daily as temperatures rise. Poison plants have been established and farmers cooperate in making the poison using bran mash and a prepared formula: bran 100 pounds crude arsenic 6 pounds amyl acetate 3 ounces black molasses 2 gallons anit 4 pounds water 8 to 10 gallons.

Great Walls Cascade County MacSpidden Great Falls Cascade Portage Belt Mac Spolden

Vanished in underclothes on train to Missoula

A 82 year old Chicago man, H C Scheetz, traveling with daughter Mrs. Nate Proctor, disappeared from a Pullman sleeper on a Great Falls bound train after leaving Reed Point. Searches by railway officials and relatives found no trace. Mrs. Proctor continued to Missoula then returned to Reed Point, with investigators reviewing the case as the train moved toward Helena.

Reel Point Mystery Smirt H.C. Schwet Chicago Nate Proctor Iran No. 1 le- Sweet Reed Pointe Civingstin Cik Dyoctor Fron Yakinv Pullan Scheetz Mrs. Proctor Livingston Reed Point Nam Springdale Seteetz Unis Point Yellowstone River C. Schests, Jr Yateina Partis Quebre Reed Meinl Pulmnan Eae Tacanta Big Yuwker Livineston

Double Wedding at Wolf Creek Seals June event

In Wolf Creek June, a double wedding was solemnized by Reverend Bennett and the Reverend at St. James parish. The couples were Miss Vigln Dixon with Marton Bennett and Miss Nellie Bennett with Lee Love, with families noting long ties to the area and local education links.

Wolf Creek Ay G Bennett Methodist Episcopal Shareh Tigrat New Stenrhs Love Gurane Middle Fork Tila Jen Die Couming Viola Dixon Dirs St. Tixen Utis Dixon Wolf Creokntil Tallon Fae

Bear killed near Livingston by Holliday ranch

A giant brow bear weighing over 48 pounds was shot near the Holliday place about five miles from Livingston on a Saturday. It had killed sheep and hogs before entering the yard, drank milk, and a large cream can was toppled during the incident. The hunt was conducted by Jack Westerfield and Charles DeFlass, local ranch operators.

Vingston M. G. Kish Livingston Holliday Taneh Holliday Place Charles DeFlass

Few Drydoges in Butte Say Shelley

Butte July 16 Phe Oret revaon to proceedings over browete Montana have been instituted against three Butte physicians by QO 11 P Shalley director of Montana who has summoned the doctors to appear next Saturday in Butte and show cause why their medical prescription permits should not be taken from them. They are charged with issuing prescriptions promiscuously far beyond their quotas and failing to keep records. Two doctors have prior convictions under the Harrison drug act.

Butte Julce Browete Montana P. Shalley Tedary Butteline Shelley Butte Drug

Three Deaths In A Family In Eight Weeks

Kalispell residents the Page Handley family sees three deaths within eight weeks. Mr Handley died first, then son Edgar Handley born in Kalispell died of pleural pneumonia on Tuesday, news reached Friday. Harvey Handley, born in Fort Benton, died of pneumonia during the funeral services for Edgar. Mrs Handley and two surviving sons, Arthur and Gilbert, endure the losses.

Kalispell Tune Page Handley Handles Handley Second Avenue West Dgar Handler Harvey Handley Fort Benton Montana Nellie Arthur Gilbert The Huvily

Billings Visit Ends With Hospitalization of Baby

Mr and Mrs M. M. Stewart touring from Notaly Nakata stopped in Billings Monday night on their way to the coast to welcome a baby boy. Mrs Stewart was rushed to St Vincent s hospital. The child and mother are doing nicely.

Billings M. Stewart Notaly Nakata Jorlor Mra. Stewart St. Vincent's Hospital

Twenty Coyotes Shot by Custer Co Hunters

Miles City June 5 During the first ten days of June 22 coyote pelts were presented to the county for collection of the bounty paid for each coyote killed. Those who brought in pelts include Hugh Baker, KE Burtis, Charles Hanson, Bert Russell, and Ro S. Sowden. There were no hostilities aimed on wolves, as these animals are becoming scarce and caught only at infrequent intervals.

Miles City Hugh Baker KE. A. Burtis Charles Hanson Bert Russell Ro S. Sowden

Centenarian recalls devil for mischief in city youth

An elderly resident, Sam Proting aged 76, recounts his 18 year old son as a regular mischief maker. Yesterday on Myst Park Street a rowdy crowd mocked him while passers by urged restraint. Sam reflected on his boy's birthday, noting the rough humor and desire for a wife.

Sam Myst Park Street Hays

Repairing Road Opens Sun River Canyon Trail

Great Falls June 1. The road up Sun River canyon is gravelled and passable in high water. Ralph Allan, owner of the Allan ranch, says the approach to the canyon trail has been gravelled, easing fears of travelers. Beaver Creek beyond has been repaired to prevent future floods. Supervisor Mytick provided a truck and crayons aided labor. The Allan ranch hosts the season’s opening event with a dancing party and music by a city orchestra, featuring attendees from Great Falls, Gilman, and Anaconda.

Great Falls Sun River Rayon Ralph Allan Allan Ranch Gilman and Ange Allan

Farmers Battle Grasshoppers In County Wide Campaign

Farmers in Billings area organize to wipe out grasshoppers with poisoned bran. Four district captains supervise squads as more than 50 farmers mix and apply 20 tons of bait under county and federal agriculture cooperation. Grasshopper infestations reported across the county.

Billings Jane Billings Polytechnic Institute

Winston News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Dance Event

A string of visitors and departures tied to Winston includes Tina Mangrain and Mrs Mangrain from Helen, Jon Lynitsn heading to Logan, Mrs Ballentine visiting Helena, and Miss Cratey leaving for Butte. A large crowd is expected at Saturday’s dance featuring the Metropolitan Jace Orchestra with Miss Michell visiting Winston from Livingston.

Winston Tina Mrs. Mangrain Helen Jon Lynitsn Logan

Abandoned Search For Man Killing Grizzly Bear

Yellowstone officials have halted efforts to track a reported man-killing grizzly in the region after a trap attached to the bear’s foot was believed to have freed itself. Horace M. Albright confirmed the hunter who died was Duret, a veteran trapper famed for killing bears, as authorities marked the site with a simple grave and Bible reading.

Preas Livingstam Joseph Murd Maailay Se Ieee Horace M. Albright Yellowstone Park Wormslerland Albright Onry Iat Duret Trayimer Grize Parkeranger Diret

Sheepherder Ends Life Near Avon in Lone Cabin

Teer Lodge reports a sheepherder near Avon shot himself Tuesday, ending his life in a remote cabin five miles north of Avon. Authorities found the body with a weapon drawn from wall and a head wound. no note left. Nearest neighbor and county commissioner Arthur Thomas lives about a quarter mile away. Funeral plans not yet set.

Teer Lodge Jer Quigley Arthur’ Thomas

Gilman Rancher Held on Charge of Assault

Great Falls June 16 A rancher near Gilman Charles R. Larson was arrested on a third degree assault charge after an alleged incident with his wife. Deputy Sheriff Fred Trudhar detained him and he was jailed in Lewis and Clark county awaiting transport to Helena.

Great Falls Lewis and Clark County Chartes RE. Larson Gilman Fred Trudhar Ludged Helena

Woman Missing After Car Plunges Into Flooded Creek

A young woman, Kate Strouse of Lemars Iowa, remains missing after her car plunged into Eight Feet deep water in Twelve Mile Creek near here. Sheriff T J Cunningham led rescue efforts as four others escaped. The accident followed a Wednesday night flood that washed out bridge approaches and created a dangerous torrent.

Billings Twelve Mile Creek Hushat Ahdul Kate Strouse Lemars Iowa A. Crane Hysian Faye Glark Mmelt Moi Klingman Vail Woul Cunninghant

Snow and storm warnings as advisory panel meets

Weather forecasts show heavy snow and dangerous wind across the region with an 84 degree cooling trend. An advisory committee led by Sharman and five others convened to set response measures as experts warn of severe conditions through the coming days.

Reds Blank Phillies in erratic game report

Reds draw blank from Philadelphia as Philadelphia pitchers blank Cincinnati. unclear play description notes scattered hits and late innings. New York Nationales beat Pittsburg in a tight contest. Ryan, the Hall’s young standout, shines in a dramatic rally. Brooklyn vs St Louis ends with late scoring surge. batteries listed as Sherief and Barfoot.

Bmra Wilaste Brooklyn

Dempsey Willard Rematch Talks Stir Boxing World

Reports from Los Angeles and fields describe ongoing negotiations for a Dempsey versus Willard rematch viewed as highly desirable by promoters and fans. Jack Wearns says terms may depend on offers from other promoters while a Labor Day date and location remain under discussion.

Uy Aswodyled Press Les Anséles Ely Renin Sey Ebnanptoan Gellin Aneot Labor Day Jack ‘Earns Tex Tek- Jara New Yorke Wearns Dempsey Willard Brennan Kenons Ana Weira Kearnsani Tiskard Wile Paltt

Eagles Take Omelters In East Helena Clash

Wet grounds delay Sixth Wans versus Bike. Eagles travel to meet the Fast Helena smelters in a 6 30 pm game. Expected to heat up as Smelter squad vies for second, with J Gros possibly on the mound if his arm holds.

AY Gaskill Helena Baseball League Eagles Helena East Helena

Mallory Defeats Pracovk For Kent Tennis Title

London June 18 The Asdacl reports Mrs Molla Mallory defeated Mrs Pracovk in the Kent tournament at Netkenham 1-4 4-1. The match crowned Mallory champion amid steady play from both players.

London Aled Presa Molla Millistesdtt Mallory Pracovk Agind Netkenham

Yanks Lose and Browns Win One

An overlong, garbled sports roundup reports Yankees losing another game while the Browns win, with fragmented notes on players like Guinn, Quinn, and Detroits victory. It references Philadelphia beating Chicago to end a skid, and mentions umpire actions, police protection for a catcher, and various incomplete line details from multiple games.

Pacific Coast League Scant Readable Notes From Rumor Sheet

Fragmentary OCR from a Pacific Coast League page lists teams and players with garbled names and dates. Key items show Los Angeles and Seattle references, some player pairings, and scattered team mentions amid unclear text. The fragment lacks complete actions or outcomes to confirm a full event.

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