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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1929

Page

2

Two Children Hurt In Accident At Miles City Home

In Miles City this morning two five and six year old boys played in a basement when a 22 rifle hanging on a rafter fell or was manipulated. Bobby Nelson was shot in the left finger and the bullet lodged in his right arm. Tom Ingersoll, suspected to have handled the rifle, and both families deny intent. Bobby was rushed to the hospital for surgery.

Miles City Cella Bobby Nelson Carl Nelson North Merriam Avenue Tom Ingersoll Lyon Ingersoll Tom Ike Bobby

Wolf Creek News June 15 social and travel notes

R M Brown spent days in Helece on business affairs. Burn Borman and Gleon Jordan of Fort Harrison returned from a brief local vacation. Mr and Mrs John Burns and children came home from Missoula earlier in the week. Hazel Hetathoro had bicycle accident needing Helena medical care. Mrs Fred N Adama and Irene and Joanita returned from Helena. Mr and Mrs H J Herrin of Holter were social visitors. G H Shaw of Flat Creek and Jack McDonough were among recent visitors and in business.

Wolf Creek R. M. Brown Helece Burn Borman Gleon Jordan Fort Harrison John Burns Missoula Hazel Hetathoro Helena Fred N. Adama Irene Joanita FB. M H. J. Herrin Holter G. H. Shaw Flat Creek Jack McDonough

Former Governor Lowden Passes Through Butte En Route East

Frank O. Lowden former Illinois governor and Republican presidential prospect travels via the North Coast Limited through Butte on route to Illinois. He is accompanied by Mrs Lowden and greeted by Senator Charles R. Leonard and other friends at the depot. The couple recently returned from a European and Asian tour and regret not having time to stay longer.

Bunter Frank O. Lowden Illinois Butte N. P Lowden Europe British Isles Asia Africa Lowdens

Conrad Flyer Makes Two Altitude Tests

Conrad, June 15. Lloyd Donaldson, son of local Boozer Bros. pilot, flew the Barling N. B. 2 in two altitude tests last week. He reached about eight thousand feet on the first flight and 12 400 feet on the second, roughly 16 000 feet above sea level, with no extra equipment. Boozer says such heights without oxygen are very good. For a time the Barling N. B. 3 disappeared from sight as Conrad residents gazed skyward.

Thieves Steal Fur Coats From West Park Yard

Police report two $200 sealskin coats were taken from a clothes line in the rear yard of Mrs. William Wampler at 608 West Park Street. Authorities, with wardrobe descriptions, search pawn shops for the stolen sealskins.

Butte William Wampler West Park Street Folice

Local residents visit and events in Marysville

Marysville notes report visits from Helena and Spokane. 4 H club meeting at Mrs. Jack Haley's. graduation attendance at Bozeman college. Bible class at M and church. Helena visitors include Miss Anna Julian and Charles Hull and family. Philip Evans at Annapolis on a summer cruise with a naval academy group. Evans expected to graduate next June.

Marysville Simmle Schaffer Helena Relaives Dick Fletcher Butte John Walker Helens Charles Lehman Martin Pohl Herman Ingman Lindgren Swanson Spokane George Heiber Jack Haley Charles Hull Norman Helena Thuruday Anna Julian Thenda Milton and Leater Philip Evans Missoula Philly Evans John M. Evans United States Naval Academy Annapolis Evans

Helmer Helmersson Wins All Junior High Prizes

Anaconda notes Helmer Helmersson, four years in the United States and non English speaker, as the eighth grade graduate who won all three prizes in different lines at a school assembly. He stood out as high point man in the junior high track meet and is noted as a musician.

Anaconda Helmer Johnson Helmer Sweden Helmer J

Lake Blaine Resort Gains Popularity in Flathead County

Kalinpell June 15. Lake Blaine 12 miles northwest of Kalispell is poised to become Flathead county’s top resort. A J Wilson known as Murphy recently acquired 105 acres along the lake shore to develop a family resort and bathing area. The lake’s warm waters have long drawn swimmers and campers, promoting its growing appeal as a summer retreat.

Kalinpell Blaine Flathead County J. Wilson Murphy Flathead Lake Blaine Kalispell

Western Montana sells quarter million pounds of wool

Missoula reports Western Montana wool markets show a total of about 250000 pounds purchased though sales have been slow. Purchases come from Perms Dixon Ronan Arles and Plains with loading at Hamilton today and Stevensville clip expected Monday. Prices are down slightly while lambing conditions remain favorable amid good range and moisture for sheep on the hills and mountains.

Missoula Montana Perms Dixon Ronan Arles Plaine Hamilton Stevensville

Sheep Rustler Sentenced to Five Years for Second Offense

Raymond Ma falloo of near Jordan pleaded guilty to grand larceny in district court and received a five year term in the state penitentiary. Judge G J Jeffries noted this was his second offense, after a 1917 term for grand larceny. The theft involved 19 sheep from Ole Willaberg of ngomar around October 4 1928. He escaped Rosebud county fault January 25 by digging through a brick wall. He was captured late spring near Dillon and pressed for trial.

Forsyth Tuna Raymond Mafalloo Jordan Atate G. J. Jeffries Magallon State Ole Willaberg Ngomar Rosebud Hawae Dillon

Fromberg to Stage Day's Fair on Aug 31

Fromberg will hold a one day agricultural and Hvestock fair on Saturday August 31. The commercial club met to approve the plan with Prof. C W Conger of Red Lodge High School offering help. Small premiums will be awarded on grasses grains sugar beets vegetables fruits livestock and pantry work.

Fromberg Commercial Club C. W. Conger Smith-Hughes Red Lodge

Fox Breeders Find Montana Ideal for Fox Raising

Paul B. Haines, president of the Montana For Breeders association, named Montana delegate to the American Fox Breeders convention in Wisconsin. The Montana show farm, Montgomery & Haines, near Missoula, expanded to about 200 silver foxes with 150 pups and sold 13 pairs of silver pups at 1200 dollars per pair.

Twodot Suns Paul B. Haines Montana For Breeders’ Association Montana American For Breeders Wausau Wis Alarti Og American National Fox Breeders' Association Ailver Haines Montéca Montgomery & Haines Portland

Livestock market reports from South St Paul

USDA cattle and hog prices rise and fall at South St Paul market on June 18. Compared with last week, killing classes up 23c, stockers and feeders up 45 to 250, calves and vealers mixed. Sheep lambs weak, yearlings and ewes steady to lower. sows and vealers also noted with varied bids and limited trade.

South St. Paul USDA

Chicago live stock report shows varied results across cattle hogs and sheep

Hogs receipts reach 11 000 with 6 300 direct. prices around steady to 19 15 c lower. top hogs at 1 20 per lb. Cattle receipts 40 with fed steers up slightly, vealers strong, top around 15 60. Sheep receipts 4 000. market nominal for week. Western lambs 15 60 to 16 25, natives 15 50 to 16, yearlings 11 60 to 12. Price ranges reflect mixed demand and seasonal shifts.

Chicago USDA Duaik Omaha Fed Rangers

Omaha Market Report Shows Feeding Steers Up and Slaughter Lambs Down

Prices for fed steers and yearlings rise, bulk beef cows and stockers hold steady, while slaughter lambs and yearlings show losses. Beef cuts range from $9 to $10.85 per hundredweight, with heifers and lighter weights nearby.

Cattle, Sheep Prices Reported in Seattle Market Note

Seattle market report shows cattle steady with no receipts. Sheep at 146 price, choice lamps priced $42 to $413, yearling weathers up to $9, aged twethere $6 to $99. Manchuria population listed as 7.5 million with 8.5 billion cigars produced last year.

Seattle Wash Hugh

Wheat Market Rises On Farm Relief Hope

Wheat prices climb on news of President Hoover signing a $500 million farm relief bill and expectations of up to $200 million in immediate exports. Corn declines amid strong selling, dampened by mixed Canadian crop reports and steady hog values. Prices fluctuated as traders weighed federal aid, export prospects, and weather.

Jon FP Bougean Associated Press Chicago Ube Hoover Washenston News Canada St. Louis Kansas City Hooter Commission House Aken Saskatoon Saskatchewan Cenara Stepatehes Soman Hansax Corp Bend Wyreeyre Suly Salon

Aviation inspector for three states to be based in Butte

Butte gains permanent headquarters for the Department of Commerce inspector for three states Wyoming Idaho and Montana Col E E Mouton supervisory inspector for district No 6 and Captain Weight will handle headquarters Both say inspections will improve aviation safety for the public and flyers across the region

Rome Butte Northwest Hes City Department of Commerce Wyoming Idaho Montana E. E. Mouton Wiley Ro Wright Mouton California Washington Shigon Nevada Utah Weight Department United States

Youngest U S Congressman on Montana Visit

Deer Lodge hosts Richard Hopkins a 19 year old congressman from Missouri and his wife with a tour after adjournment. They stay several days with Mr and Mrs J P Wycott following their arrival from St Joseph Missouri where Hopkins headed the city schools until the last election proceeds with western travel into Mexico.

Deer Lodge Richard Hopkins St Joseph J. P. Wycott Hopkins Congress Hopking

Havre School Buys Natural Bowl For Outdoor Stadium

Havre Montana June 15. The Havre high school athletic association bought what is described as the state’s only natural bowl stadium. W J Shirley purchased the field this morning, a plot large enough for football track or baseball, bordered by high hills and over two blocks in size. Grading will start soon with city aid, aiming to host interscholastic events this fall.

Havre Montana Havre High School Athletic Association W. J. Shirley

Vanguard of Dudes Arrives in Missoula

Half a dozen Berkeley visitors arrive as the advance guard for Western Montana dude ranch seasons. H L Forkner leads the party including Elwin Letendre Pierre Fontaine Marshall Steet Sidney Shorey and Rowan Malden. They will spend five to six weeks at the Rocky Bar-O ranch near Fisthead Lake as advertised by the Milwaukee railroad.

Missoula Berkeley Cal Montana Milwaukee Railroad Elwin Letendre Pierre Fontaine Marshall Steet Sidney Shorey Rowan Malden H. L. Forkner Rocky Bar-0 Ranch Fisthead Lake Mil,waukee Railroad

Motorist Opens Skalkano Road Ride In Three Feet Snow

Hamilton reports Jos Porter of Phillipsburg became the first motorist to drive over the Skalkaho Highway this year. The road is blocked by three to four feet of snow and will not be open for travel for several days, per inspector G L Knight and Ted Reinbold. In past years the route opened as early as May 37.

Hamilton Jos Porter Phillipsburg G L. Knight Ted Reinbold

Opening of Eastern Montana Normal School Summer Session

Billings reports arrival of students for the summer session at Eastern Montana Normal School. Training department will operate in the Jefferson building as an observation laboratory. Second year students wrap plans Monday. first year students finished Thursday. Students must stay in Billings until Friday noon after commencement week ends and 62 seniors graduate.

Billings Etudente Eastern Montane Normal School Jeffersor Ajt

Congressmen Plan to Inspect Forests

Six congressmen from the agricultural subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, with Major Robert Stuart, U S forester, will visit Missoula July 24 to tour the national forests. The group includes L J Dickinson, E H Wason, J W Summers, J N Sandlin, and J P Buchanan. Arthur Orr will accompany them.

Missoula Congressimens House Committee On Appropriations Robert ¥. Stuart United States Forester National Forests Evan Kotley L. J. Dickinson Town E. H. Wason New Hampshire J. W. Summers Washington J. N. Sandlin Louisiana JP. Buchanan Texas Arthur Orr

Pari mutual Bets to be Placed on Riders at Livingston Rodeo

Livingston plans pari mutuel betting on human performers at the upcoming rodeo July 3 4 with Ucketa to be sold at the Livingston roundup. Hoy Hitchcock in charge of coownership tickets announced the plan after arranging a booth at the Intermountain fair. The event will feature bulldogging steer roping and dramatic riding with contestant numbers issued for each act.

Livingston Ucketa T Wan Hare Hoy Hitchcock Eho Hitchcock

Smokers Start Forest Fires in Missoula District

Missoula date June 15. Thirty zero fires have occurred in district No. 1 forests in the last 10 days, bringing the yearly total to 56. Of the fires, 22 were man caused and 34 from lightning. campers and laborers account for other causes. Weather reports are generally favorable with rains and lingering snow reducing danger.

Missoula

Notice of Sale of School District Bonds in Garfield County

The Board of Trustees of School District No One Garfield Jordan Montana announces sale of bonds for building and acquiring a grade school and gymnasium. Bonds will be first or second choice amortization, bear six percent interest semiannually, redeemable after five years, and sold at not less than par with a 2500 bid bond. Bids due to the clerk.

Notlea la Board of Trustees Jordan Camh Dultat Borda” Willember State Board of Land G. Toluefson Garfield Re Ion Tlliam T. Ger Toate County Montana

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