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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

7

Fishing by Alien Costs Double Fine in Yellowstone Net

Billings Jute 16. Fines totaling 100 dollars were collected from three violators of state fish and game laws after guilty pleas before Justice William Gallagher. Fred Miller admitted false license paperwork on July 11, 1925 and fishing without a license. Strecker and Gross pleaded guilty to fishing without a license. all three fines were paid and sentences suspended.

Billings Jutte William Gallagher Jase Yellowstone River Lockwood Fred Miller Miller Tacob Strecker Dave Gross

Johnson Refinery Set to Open in Shelby Oil City

Shelby reports final construction steps at Johnson Refinery with operation planned for early next week. James A. Johnson says the plant will use a semi cracking process, add two 35,000 barrel tanks, and tie into a trunk line from Kevit Sunhurst. About 200 workers will be employed to speed completion. lubricants production to begin soon depending on market.

Shelby Johnson James A. Johnson New Refining Company Tohnson

Driver Dies After Car Left Curve Near Plentywood

June 16 report from Plentywood states H. J. McIntosh was killed when his automobile went over an embankment during a high speed turn. Claude Stephens was seriously injured, Mrs. Stevens escaped unharmed. McIntosh, a local garage mechanic, left a wife and two small children.

Plentywood H. J. McIntosh Claude Stephens Stevens McIntogh Ater Benises Mr. McIntosh Anty

Sheep Killing Wolf Evades His Enemies

June report of a three legged wolf in Cibin creek country eluding pursuers after slaying a flock. The predator left 11 lambs dead in a Mo Th Rrfe band and continued through the sheep, with tracks believed to reveal the hunter’s identity.

Rakor Ranchere Cibin Creek Deverle

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Mother

Mrs Frank Sellers of Vinton Iowa shares her experience at seventeen she left school then used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the medicine with restoring health enabling her to become a childbirth mother of six and urges others to try the tonic.

Vinton Jone Echool Lydia E. Pinkham Aix Frank Sellers 7Th Avenue Lows Meny Sire Mon Ara Lydia Pinkham

Three Arrested for Fishing in Closed Waters

Anaconda July 16 Gus Haviko Margaret Lake and Charles Erickson were arrested by Warden McCaffery on fishing in closed waters charges. They pleaded not guilty and were released on $75 bonds each, set to stand trial Wednesday. Justice Henrind stated the trio allegedly fished Georgetown lake near the pumping station within a restricted 300 foot closed section. Joe Brownie received a $10 fine for a disturbance charge.

Anaconda Gus Haviko Margaret Lake Charles Erickson Depuy Gane McCaffery Justice Henried Joe Brownie Justice Henriod Osborne Terkla

Oregon Exchanges Trout Eggs With Montana Hatchery

Oregon and Montana hatcheries exchange cutthroat trout eggs. M. L. Ryckman notes Oregon has planted over 48,000,900 cutthroat eggs via exchange, mainly from Montana's Anaconda hatchery. a recent shipment of one million eggs will be released at Necanean next year, with about 2,000,000 more expected before summer. Beekman adds the program lets Oregon stock streams with Montana trout while Oregon eggs return to Montana.

Portland Fish and Game Montana Oregon M. L. Ryckman Anaconda Necanean Hatchery Beekman

Timely Rain Revives Pastures at Watson

A heavy rain moved through Watson from Saturday night into Sunday and Monday boosting pasture growth. Range cattle are gaining weight as crass and wild berries show strong growth and moisture returns after a dry spell, easing stress on residents in the district.

Watson

Frank H Cooney Files for State Senator Bid

Frank H Cooney, head of Comey Merchandise Brokerage, long active in politics, faces a state senate bid amid a contested local petition. The Montana resident, with a widow and several decades of civic involvement, previously ran for state senate in 1918 and for governor in a Democratic primary.

Frank H. Cooney Job Rutte Missoula Frank Th. Veenes Montana Ma. Cheney Orchard Tomes

Dan Boyle’s Brother Found Dead in Shack

The body of a 70 year old man linked to Dan Boyle was found in a shack by a neighbor. The deceased had worked on a local event and military era activities, with diabetes listed among health factors. Authorities described the death as due to complications, and the case is under investigation.

Dan Boyle Shack Cohorhus Mike Tavte Derril Dowdle State Tate Road Camel Mayer Toni Ehwck Dau

Watson News Watean reports midweek travel and stock delivery

Tunela Alfred Ballard visited from Tawarend in the middle of the week, with the Ragen brothers and Mrs Arthur Watson and daughter Ann, escorted by Mrs Sarah A Watson, in Witte Sulpin Springs for shopping. Kharr and Arthur Watean joined, bringing stock salt and tatel supplies. Mrs Carte Dict spent the week in horseback Lavang midew en route from Ver hone for a vial.

Motorist Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Mishap

A motorist identified as Megali was charged with manslaughter in a case arising from a fatal accident that killed four year old Leon Zoen Jr. The coroner's jury found possible negligence, and Megali testified he did not see the child before the car struck him. He was arraigned and released on a $500 bond. hearing set for July 9.

Ling Megali Fast Mercury Street Murray Hospital Tune Justice McNamara

Kalispell Men Get History Train Bids

Kalispell in June invites to join the Columbia River Historical Expedition from Chicago to Astoria and back, July 14 to 27. Invitations list S. M. Logan, Hf, C. Meith, G. F. Stannard, TN. Bernard, Lon Knight, W. G. Elliott, W. B. Mar Donald, John Sherman, and B. Mare. Only Henry Good intends to join. The parchment credentials bear signatures of Montana Idaho Minnesota Washington North Dakota and Oregon governors. The expedition aims to visit historic sites, hold commemorations, and dedicate monuments to northwest pioneers.

Kalispell Columbia River Chicago Astorlinore S. M. Logan C. Meith G. F. Stannard TN. Bernard Lon Knight W. G. Elliott W. B. Mar- Donald John Sherman B. Mare Henry Good Mr. Good Montana Idaho Minnesota Washington North Dakota Oregon Northwest

Warehouse Fire Destroys Woodside Building and Hay

A Sunday morning blaze wiped out a Woodside house and contents including hay tied to Missoula producer Worden and Woodside buyer Thrailkill. Spontaneous combustion and an explosion caused the roof to cave in. The Hamilton fire department assisted, drawing water from an irrigation church to fight the blaze. the warehouse remains smoldering and guarded as danger ends.

Corvallis Fime Woodside Hamilton

H. C. Cooke Held on Assault Charge

Glasgow reports H. C. Cooke arrested near the Canadian border on Thursday by Hen Rogers and charged with second degree assault for inflicting chain wounds on Pr. 1S Trotairs at Ope eam. Bail set at SL. case to be heard in focal yail.

Glasgow CL Cooke Ope Eam

Highway Proposal From White Sulphur Springs To Helena Considered

Meagher county officials and residents weigh building a direct highway from White Sulphur Springs through Watson and Whites to Helena. They will seek cooperation from the state Highway Commission Helena National Forest and neighboring county boards. A current road from White Sulphur Springs to Byrne ranch offers a near year around route. Meagher’s crew works near Gaddis hill to improve outlet to Great Falls, contrasting Kings Hill pass usability.

Watson Board of County Commissioners Medgher County Helena Whitesailed State Highway Commission Helena National Forest Boards of Country Commissioners of Treadwater and Lewis and Clark Byrne Ranch Helens Meagher County Gaddis Hill Great Falls Kings Hill Kings Hit

Oldest Townsend miner injured near Diamond grade

Charles Fr Daggett a longtime Townsend resident and one of Broadwaters oldest miners was injured when a horse and buggy failed to climb a grade near Diamond. He suffered a broken collarbone and bruises as the car derailed during the climb. Others in the party assisted and the vehicle slipped off the grade.

Townsend Charles Fr. Daggett Broadwater County Diamond Minen Kinley St Paul, Minn Tatrick Charles Mehoney Emile Sallbane Edward Daly San Dreen California Katherine Valley of Bateman

Cardinal Reigy Casateava Attends Euhanstie Congress Abroad

A distorted report places Cardinal Reigy Casateava of Spain in Amer for the International Euhanstie Congress in Chicago and mentions Klamath Falls Oregon, a local farmer, and a Wercobist. The piece also references a grand jury charge and a nearby neighbor involved in a dispute at 200 paces.

Reigy Casateava Spain Amer Chicago Klamath Falls Ore F. Weal Klamath Ing SV. Deenbiee Anel

Fifteen Year Old Butte Girl Seeks Annulment

A 15 year old Butte girl filed in district court for annulment of her marriage to 23 year old Felipe Vivas. The suit, filed by her mother guardian ad litem, contends the union occurred Oct 10 without proper consent though the license shows the father signed consent. The complaint notes the girl was born June 17, 1911 and asks restoration of her maiden name Mary LaVelle after a separation in January.

Hutte Mary LaVelle Vievas Felipe Vivas Auntie LaVelle Albert LaVelle Iris Mary LaVelle

Debated county agents draw protests at Montana convention

Great Falls June 18 The Montana Retail Merchants association voiced opposition to county agents and home demonstration work seen as funneling rural sales into county operations. E A Lee of Conrad cited Pondera county where a poultry group allegedly expanded into many items sold in regular stores. Delegates discussed extension work and a housewife and merchant anecdotes, with a committee to pursue federal action through lawmakers.

Great Falls Retail Merchamts Association of Montana E. A. Lee Conrad Pondera County State College Bozeman F.E. Mack Augusta

Chicago Market and Price Distortions Across Commodities

Market reports show mixed activity with shipments and prices shifting across categories. Wisconsin pound whites traded near 27 to 27.50 per 50 pounds while California products and Carolina commodities moved within narrow bands. poultry and dairy items see weak demand and steady futures, with sugar and refined products holding firm amid cautious trading.

Rons Chicago Loniniana California Soh Carolina Connerston North Carolina

Society Girls Fail to Take Home Bears

Whitefish dispatch reports three society girls from the east camping at Spotted Bear near Bunker Creek to hunt for meat and a bear hide. All three shot at bears but none secured a hide. the party plans to return next year while weather and rough travel are noted in Montana.

Bunker Creek South Fork Flathead Jess Spotted Bear Lear Gach Civilization Estelle Manville New York Katherine Stedman Mary Steers St. Louis Albert Trenkle Glavier Park Station Mone Montana Tag Ranch Dlire Brite Glacier Park

Receiver Wilkinson Moves to Helena Bank

Ryegate June Sam Wilkinson who has served two and a half years as bank receiver in Ryegate has moved to Helena to join Union Bank and Trust and Helena Finance as field representative with the state as his territory. Mrs Wilkinson and daughters Helen and Elizabeth relocate to Helena to join him.

Ryegate Sam Wilkinson Bank Reeceiver Helena Union Bank & Trust Company Helena Finance Corporation Wilkinson Helen Elizabeth

Woman Charged With Murder Arraigned In Lewistown Court

Mrs Else Stewart faces murder charges for the death of her stepdaughter Dorothy amid alleged mistreatment. County Attorney statements note careful preparation by both prosecution and defense. Judge Roy E Asers in department 2 with Judge E J Baker presiding. jury selection faces potential delays as 92 prospective jurors are called, aiming for 12 to hear the case at 10 this morning.

Lewistown Else’ Stewart Dorothy Ga Tril Ieye Ss. Statsons Cage Stewart McConocth Roy E. Asers

Man Finds Rich Ore Dream Hat Spurred Claim

A herder named Berger in Fort Loran region dreamed of a giant hat and others, then staked a claim at a hills spot. He named it The Big Hat and began mining while locals await assay results.

Watson Jane Berger Richard Mikeroek Fort Loran

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