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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

8

Vagrants in Great Falls Arrests Spark Montana Safety Drive

Sheriff Bob Gordon and deputies moved to curb vagrants and beggars in Cascade County. Seven men were arrested on investigation charges and held in the county jail. Reports note more vagrants in Great Falls than in years, plus looting complaints as the drive to root out fugitives continues.

Great Fall Bob Gordon Gordon Great Falls Montana Cascade County Cordon

Ice Cream Sent to Flood Region by Motor Truck

Henningsen Dairy Products sent two Theton trucks to Dillon to deliver cream to customers in the flood area as railroad tracks were wrecked. Empty cans were also moved to Dillon to receive shipments from Idaho and southern Montana, with the cream then railborn to Dal ton and moved into Butte. HB Hirsh and Mr Bull led the operation.

Butte Henningsen Dairy Products Company Dillon Idaho Montana Dalton HB Hirsh Mr Bull

Celebration for Lindbergh Brings Several to Court

Great Falls court records show Charles Root arrested after celebration over Charles Lindbergh’s Atlantic flight. Root, charged with operating a disorderly house, faced police action amid a night of revelry that drew many locals and visitors, with accusations of soliciting and public disturbance.

Lindbergh Great Falls Tate Charles Lindbergh Atlautic Ocean Charles Root Rompamens Root On | Lee Tom and Terry

Assistant Treasurer Controversy Clouds Butte Council

The June stormy Butte council session heated over appointing Frank T Connor as assistant treasurer. Mayor Kerr Beadle and City Treasurer Vic McCarthy clash with aldermen over who controls appointments. McCarthy insists he has sole right to appoint staff and will not allow Connor access to the treasury counter.

Bute Kerr Mearle Het Frank T Tim* Connor Dineen Act WR William Jownes Barry Clears John Callow Tnn Woods Dan McGrath McGrath John Tindquist T J MrCarty Conte O Connor Major Beadlesaul Wdy P Dineen Beadle Vic Carthy Watt Asx Heddle Ant McCarthy Butte Tom Harry

Farmer Walden Arrested for Dairy Cattle Misconduct

Great Falls resident Jane Walden alias Dred Johnson, 42, was arrested Wednesday on a dairy cattle abuse charge. Deputy Shen C C Johnson secured the warrant at $1000 from Justice P J Shields after the complainant, Tom Parson, accused Walden of forcing cattle through high water and withholding them, with a herd under a named herder. The case cites alleged incidents on June 8 and involves disputed ownership and access to the cattle.

Great Falls Jane Parson Walden Unem Tam Mt. Ne Sherif I

Flathead River Waters Recede at Kalispell

Flood notes report the Flathead River crest near two feet above normal, with many areas seeing receding waters. The crossing at the steel bridge may reopen soon while other low-lying routes remain flooded and impassable in parts of the valley.

Kalispell

Big Hole Highway Opened After Snow Marches Back

June 1 report states snow clings to Big Hole summit yet road is navigable after repairs by Ted Reinbold and party. Two cars crossed Sunday with some difficulty around fallen trees. The group traveled to Tra Creek and met a California car bound for the Bitter Root before returning by evening. Opening date unusually late this year.

Hamilton Big Hole Ted Reinbold Rembold Murray Clen Melaren Roscoe Tranm Shalkaho Carls Big Hole Mountain Thaion

Robbins Circus Wrestler Thrown by Local Product

Ramville crowd of about thousand watched the Robbins Circus event as Tom Mev Wolf Pathea, a Northern Montana wrestling champion, faced John Marti, a traveling heavyweights star. The match ended when Pathea threw Marti with a forward armith move after around one and a half minutes.

Ramville Reicbis Bros Vicus Tom Mev Wolf Pathea Chammon Nortlertt Montana John Marti Circus Pillon Marton

Will Rebuild 11 Miles Road to Lead Mines

Reconstruction of the 11 miles of highway between Monarch and the Barker mines in St Joseph Lead Mining company country will be undertaken jointly by Cascade Comms and the mining company under a tentative agreement reached Wednesday. Estimated cost of the improvement is 38 000.

Great Tall Ilales Inghway Monarch Barker St Joseph

Martinsdale News reports on grads and local events

Martinsdale residents attend State University graduation for Clifford. local figures such as Rev C I Daane spoke at Presbyterian services. several area residents earned eight grade diplomas at the state exam. birthdays celebrated for Mrs Ruby Dease and Miss Margaret. families traveled from Shawmut and Denver for town activities and notable visits noted throughout the week.

Mtr Mra Rauney Clifford State Uiversity St Werk I Daane Daane Absurpees Roventan Tian John Sumpter Delpine Marthe Tebo Tennen Henderson Coates Board of Coates Tlorence Alldredge Ruby Dease Margaret. Warren Findon Tangham Tacrney Vienor Jouse Shawmut Wehlin Lierney Denver Harlow + fen Smith Mex Clorks George Laurence Company Mort Find

Abandon Plan for Montana Plane to Hawaii Flight

Missoula dated June 16 reports plans to launch a Montana aircraft on a flight to Hawaii were abandoned. Key figures Bickenbach Hack Higgins Heyfron traveled to Helena and Great Falls to seek financing, but time constraints ended the venture. The push to enter a Montana plane in the cross country air derby remains active, with Spokane still a target.

Missoula Montana Flawan HY 1 Bickenbach Walter Hack Ronald Higgins Taw J Heyfron Helena Great Falls Hawaii Spokane

Irrigation Project inspection set after advisory study

An advisory committee of engineers appointed by the secretary of the interior will visit the Clathead irrigation project from June 27 to July 3 to study economic and engineering aspects of federal reclamation and Indian irrigation programs. Members include Thay P Teele of Agriculture, Porter J Preston of Reclamation, and Charles A Lygle of the Indian Service.

St Ignatws C J Moody Trathead Secretary of I the Interior Tuly Thay P Teele Department of Agriculture Porter J Preston Bureau of Reclamsation

Montana Ex Con Framed in Wyoming Case

Cheyenne June 16. From drab MSS the site supreme court today passes two cases. A Montana ex convict features in a messy sequence involving damages, constants, and claims of constabulary ethics. The narrative centers on a man linked to Gow verse county and a ranch, with proceeds and alleged losses cited, including $924 and $15 saddles. The prosecution and district court reports suggest questions about trial conduct and evidence, with a sheriff involvement and a prior photograph presented in court.

Cheyenne Waa Swls Supreme Court Today Harry Finnes Cares Mona Liph Wis

Basin News highlights and travel notes from Corbig region

Velma Dibson of Corbig visited Mrs Van Verham, returning home Sunday. Mrs Allan Bullock left for Grystabanme to spend the summer with her family. Trent Neagel plans a summer stay from Karksville with Lisaster and Mrs L Lowelle. Neagel, a graduate of the American College of Osteopathy at Karksville, starts in January. Flooding and high water disrupt Bas creek bridges and Ruby district roads making travel difficult. Various locals, including Deby Jmselle, Miss Jackson, and Vera Jackson, are mentioned with visits, teaching, and summer plans in Dillon, Butte, Clancy, Helena, and Boulder.

Mats Velma Dibson Corbig van Verham Allan Bullock Grystabanme Trent Neagelt Karksille Mo Lisaster L Lowelle Neagel Karksille Rm Januar Basi Bas Creek Ruby District Deby Jmselle Butte Mra al Reiddel Ted Knowles Boulder al Loiselle Exon de Wopperworthe Bully Henri Jootselle Vera Jackson Dillon Miss Jackson Bernice Ischinel William Parr Jowlands Cardwell Herbert Clay Helena Sanders John Kostud Rasim Fort Harrison Iris Jack Alexander Seattle Bute Axtell

Old-Time Rancher Drowns in Ruby River Flood

Virginia City reports a drowning after a Ruby River flood where an old time rancher, Dick Kingery, disappeared while attempting to reach a bridge abutment. His body was found about half a mile below the Anderson line. Both horses drowned and the river remains dangerous after years of floods.

Virginia City Dick Kingety Sears Ringers

Arm Break After Rope Accident at Local Bridge

A worker named Andronda Jane, 16, was in a rope incident near a bridge over a flooded area. He was seriously injured with a badly broken arm and burns from rope contact. Emergency crews hauled rock to shore, with responders aiding a storekeeper and saving hundreds of dollars in supplies as waters rose and rescue efforts continued.

Andronda Jane St Aung Hocptal Jefk Arin Wathout

Accused Mother of Six Faces Charge in Local Hearing

A mother identified as Mrs Less faced a grand jury on charges related to neglect of her six children. The boy Liles Danny testified that the child had a troubled two year period with the family home, with reports of the youth wandering and returning to his father. The case centers on alleged neglect and the county recorder presiding over the proceedings.

Delur

Former Band Musicians Meet After Forty Years

Two former bandsmen reunite in Billings after four decades, J B Bates and H Jord Sersey, who once played with Sousa era ensembles and later for the Columbia Phonograph Co. Bates travels from Montana to California with wife, while Seavey plans a Western trip via Yellowstone Park before settling in California.

Billu Chicago Rath Jord Sersey J B Bates Riley Sears of Companion Columbia Phonograph Company Montana Butte Palluigs Chance California Seavey Billings Yellowstone Park West

Graduation Day At Normal College Likely Largest Class

Dillon June 16 commencement at the auditorium of the normal college for the 4 class with 101 graduates, the largest to date. Address by Tudge Tvman 11 Bennett of Virginia. Diplomas conferred by President S L Davis and Chancellor VA Brannon. Music by Ralph We Jadden, women’s and glee clubs perform. Benediction given. many parents unable to attend due to service tabloid.

Dillon Wor! Callege T School Tudge Tvman Bennett Virgin T Civ S L Davis VA Brannon

Leg Saved by Quick Thinking in Power Line Incident

Thompson Daily Tune reports a narrow escape when Arthur Prostam suffered a leg injury during a power company task amid a misstep and falling debris. Quick action by a fellow worker with a rope looped around the leg, preventing worse harm, saved Prostam from serious injury while the crew aided him until medical staff arrived.

Thompson Daily Arthur Prostam Hanny Power Company Serant Preston Fat

License Forfeited for Small Fish Catches

June 15 reports explain Carl Anderson and another fisherman were charged with violations of fishing limits. Police arrested the men after a week of activity, and a court case resulted in a $30 fine and the rescinding of their fishing licenses for catching undersized fish.

Hutte Carl Anderson Vesterdssom Vio Fitone Rane Jane Seset Fengil Dewuty Gime Woden

Gun Discharges, Leg Wounded in Accident

A man named Dulko Vane 16 and Lars were assisting when a firearm discharged injuring his right leg. The bullet entered the calf and lodged near the ankle as the frame of his brother Faery watched. He is reportedly resting easily today.

Dulko Vane Lars Opp Faery Watt

Dark Muskrats to Home in Montana

A shipment of rit breedy stock arrived Tuesday for Liubert Steward of Tandon to be shipped to Conrad and associates of Denver. A small family of four, including two babies, moved to the Stewart farm where the animals were delivered, and there were fears the young would not survive the cold trip to Findan.

Martinsdale

Temporary Bridge Erected Over Batte Root River

A temporary crossing is being built across the Bitter Root river east of Victor after the bridge washed out in last week’s flood peak. Work binds the span across the 60 foot gap left by the failure.

Missoula Batter Root Victor

Cameraman Arrives for Summer at Highon Hill Estate

Jack Herbert arrives with Cameraman from Meine Fla to spend summer at Highon Hill property known as The Haules Neat. Herbert, connected with Fox Farm Corporation, plans to film at Mission Valley Th new sunt aner home.

Stignalus Jack Herbert Meine Fla Highon

Too Many Sacks Beer Unhealthy for Law Violators

Great Falls reports a Prohibition action as officer Er nest Corcoran halted a car and seized beer in a Second Street alley. Wrog, 39, was arrested on prohibition violation charges and released on bond. Automobile to be confiscated as part of enforcement.

Great Falls Ernest Corcoran Second Alley Second Third Streets MMG Wrog

New Editor for the Moore Paper Takes Charge Aug 1

Lewistown June 16 The Moore independent hires WoOM Jones as new editor and publisher for one year. He will assume full control August 1 while the current editor Willy T relocates near Porthind to pursue farming and business interests.

Lewistown Moore Woom Jones The Shannon Loyal Messenger Ipt Willy T Porthind Fruit Rus

Despondent Missoula Shoemaker Ends His Life At Home

Missoula June 16 Harry A Jolson a 62 Woody street shoemaker resident of Missoula for 20 years ended his life by taking Lysol sometime between 8 and 9 o'clock while family attended church. Mrs Jolson discovered him in a upstairs room at 9 15 pm and a physician was summoned but he died soon after. Survived by wife, a daughter Doroth 13, and two sisters Mrs Wit han Carswell of Spokane and Mrs Ross D Yokom of Portland.

Missoula Harry A Jolson Sherwood Street Johnson Woody Street Ins Doroth Withan Carswell Spokane Ross D Yokom Portland

Livingston Man Injured When Car Turns Over

A Livingston man was severely injured Monday evening when a car left the road near Chestnut and rolled several times, pinning him beneath. He suffered a deep gash requiring 12 to 14 stitches on the head, a bruised shoulder, and possible broken bones, and was taken into Livingston by tourists who found him shortly after the crash. The incident occurred near the grid and ditch area, with initial details from the wreckage and local witnesses.

Livingston Dr. Preevost South Sirret Wiss Mr Prevost Prevosts

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