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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
10
Missoula reports renewed efforts to locate John Laughland who disappeared during the November hunting season near Clinton. A search party will depart Clinton Sunday morning to find the body, with a reward set to expire July 1.
Marysville notes show Mrs Hines and Kenneth Hines visiting the George Hieber home with other relatives. Local graduations include Myrtle Hieber and Minnie Gimmon, plus Shrine exercises in Helena. Hospital and employment changes involve Nasir Bourne and the Rudins planning moves.
Two girls on bicycles were struck by a car at Fourth and Milwaukee Avenue today in Deer Jadne fatulis area. The vehicle was driven by Mini Koua Gannon and owned by JJ Jirseliner of Garrison. Both girls suffered injuries, with Middyinn sustaining a shoulder injury and other minor harms.
Great Falls reports the Montana Pacific well 10 miles southwest of Conrad confirmed a discovery and established the Pondera area as a proven field for oil and gas. The well produced oil from 12 feet below the gas horizon, with gas flow measured at 3 feet and an estimated potential of about 75 barrels per day. The operation showed intense oil in the derrick house and prairie area.
Max Goodsill, assistant general passenger agent of the Northern Pacific, passed through Billings en route to Livingston for Yellowstone opening. He said Montana reports are improving with unprecedented moisture and bright days. He expects an unusual exodus to eastern Montana due to the new Circle line from Glendive, boosting transport to a fertile district this fall unless plans change.
White Sulphur Springs notes list Jas Doggett of Fort Logan undergoing three weeks of treatment. W E Maxwell returns from Wyoming. Miss Alice Gile of Helena visits family. Miss Julia Carkill departs for Berkeley summer term. W C Davis buys Chas L Lyman residence. Oscar Mueller of Lewistown visits with family. Mrs Flora Keyes buys and moves a building near the lumber yard. Workmen remodel for office occupancy. Mr and Mrs Tete Pantean return from Livingston. Ladies Aid gathers Friday at Mrs Cullum’s home. Jack and TH Titel spend vacation at Barze.
Townsend news items note Hans Wall Townsend out of business while Shrimp Kearns plans trip to Helena for Legion convention. W H Mitchell prepares family near Hamilton as he enters a larger field. Wilkins on leave from Seattle seeks better medical position. Miss Clapton aims for Helena to enter business and Camp Fire Girls plan program at Rex Theatre for summer outing. Mr. and Mrs. Wardgrave depart for the coast for a short visit. Frank Savazil and another traveler leave for Chicago to visit friends before returning.
In Livingston on June 12 Albert Ayers, 16, discharged a 22 caliber rifle by accident while cleaning it at the Bittner home on 11 street. Jimmie Bittner, about 12, was struck in the nose, the bullet traveling through to the right cheek. He was treated at Park hospital with six stitches. doctors say outcome depends on potential complications. Ayers, Beley, and Bittner were present. Ayers had aided in cleaning the weapon.
Dillon June 17 A Wace plane operated by Walter Brown formerly leased from Box erhead ranch wrecked near Brown's station after Moon on a forced landing at 3000 feet. Pilot and passenger Pete Tacuss of Missoula were uninjured but the craft was badly damaged with a broken propeller and wing damage. Brown and Tacuss were en route from Missoula returning to aid Wise River district ranchers.
Cornel ines Freseman, a Dawson county rancher, pleaded guilty in Glendive district court to illegal killing of horses. He was sentenced to two to four years. Over three hundred range horses were killed in three years as he and his son, coerced by threats, drove horses to his barn and butchered them for hog feed. The two boys later fled to Glendive and told County Attorney Ray mold Hildebrand their account.
William Garat three-year-old son of Peter Garat, employed at the Joe Reboula ranch near Opheim, drowned Thursday last week in a water trough at the ranch. Funeral services were held Saturday in St. Raphael's Catholic church in Glasgow. The child was born in France and came to the United States with his parents, who have the community's sympathy.
Boulder residents report a flurry of visits and departures with Miss Margaret Janssen leaving for Peoria due to her mother’s illness while Miss Virginia Gilbert returns from Bozeman and Miss Florence Lovell heads home to Eureka. Attending and delegating at events include Howard Johnson and MR Ol son heading to Helena for the American Legion convention and others visiting Logan Montana and Chicago for schooling and family ties.
Valley Post No 41 of the American Legion Telegrams Colonel Lindbergh inviting him to attend the July Fourth celebration in Glasgow Montana. They offer a guaranteed expense account of 5000 dollars for at least one day of the rodeo on July 2 3 and 4. Response unknown.
Wise River June 17 searchers labor along the Wise river as survivors Esther Brinig 13 and Elizabeth Trueman 11 cling to hope for recovering Tracey Trueman and Billie Brinig. Mrs Trueman’s body was found Tuesday as crews drag the flood waters for the missing father and brother while the girls stay with neighbors watching the operation.
Belgrade reports Shelton Famp tona4 returns to Cizele after visiting relatives. Sweet Pea Rebekah lodge meets with refreshments by Mrs. John Enns and Mrs. Fred Lehoan. Belgrade chapter O. E. S. meets at Masonic hall with floral degree for two past matrons. Wiss Minerva Yarborough and Tow Morgan’s marriage announced, couple had kept it secret since last Christmas. Mrs. Morgan taught in Belgrade schools. couple bought Tavis ranch and will live east Gallatin. Joss Farmer from Texas arrives by motorcycle. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bryan rush to Helena for ill son George who had appendicitis. Jacke Hampton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Hampton, is well after grandparents’ home. Laura Belle Nrainand, Springhill teacher, married Vern Mankenship of Bozeman in Bozeman. Mr. and Mrs. Will Siefert visit relatives and plan trip to Washington to see son Wallace. Park Pennell suffers a serious accident near his car after a passing cat attack. Mrs. C. F. McKibber of Medford, Ore., visiting mother Mrs. Laura Penney and other relatives.
Lewistown June 12 Anna Cline Wyat petitions for divorce from C W Cline alleging extreme cruelty. Married in Sand Point in 1903, she describes repeated mistreatment including slapping, fist fights, and an overturned hot grease spill injuring her hands. She cites incidents of water spilled in a store and a ruined watch after his violent actions.
Comanche writer raised by Indians until age 12, on a 170th cross country trip, visited Missoula yesterday. He seeks to form a local Isaak Walton league chapter with last year’s touring for the league. Charles Russell and Emerson Hough are noted friends. He will attend Yellowstone Park’s June 19 entrance dedication at Cady.
The Richland County Ministerial Union opposes using a pari mutuel machine for a horse racing feature during the American Legion eighth annual Fourth of July celebration. The track is prepared at a cost of 1000 dollars with 50 horses entered, sparking countywide discussion as opinions divide.
A mountain lynx wandered into the city and was shot by Krank Chase after being spotted by Mrs. Forsythe and Mrs. Rostad. The animal, described as a large cat, crouched beneath a bust before a single shot ended its pursuit. The lynx was displayed at the Fair Grounds and drew crowd attention.
June 12 report says the ten year old son of Harry Moore of Opheim was found by his father on Tuesday evening June 7 near the scene of the accident in the west fork of the Poplar River. The boy had likely been in the same spot since the drowning. The other five children rescued after 48 hours of exposure are recovering in Richland County care.
Circus wrestler Karras, famed heavyweight contender, resigns his current post and names Glasgow Montana as his headquarters. He has accumulated a string of victories and declares he is open for a world wide match with no one barred. He mentions Roby King Bros and the Glasgow area as his base.
In Gallatin county a notable journalistic development unfolds as university graduates Dorsey transfers Three Forks Aeruld to T R Alling and Lyle Williams. Both young Montana journalism graduates. The move is reported by Hazeman on June 17. The purchase signals fresh leadership in local press.
In Livingston a collie named Ohta was struck by a car at dusk near a railroad sid ing where M. Ohta, an assistant for a Japanese gang, was severely injured weeks earlier. The dog, beloved by neighboring children, died eight hours after the accident as it crossed the road and was run over by the vehicle.
Great Falls Montana June 17 40 000 estate of Ina Buol MacDonald prepared for division by District Judge I Ewing following executor Arthur Y T MacDonald report of assets on hand from sale of certain assets The shares range from one to eight percent with heirs located in Switzerland Montana California Nevada and Nebraska The court also considers sale of farm land in Ravalli county to John Brooks of Taunton for 85 500 and seeks court confirmation of that sale.
In Harlowton on June 17 the Musselshell river overflowed the southwest entrance channel flooding the creamery plant and surrounding areas. The flood swamped gardens and forced culvert removal near Mihynukes depot while the eastern channel and Jap camp area remained underwater making foot travel impossible. The main Musselshell channel stays high along its course for the first time since 1917.
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