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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

5

G N Officials Tour Gate of the Mountains Scenic Trip

G N officials led by John M. Tower and A J Dickinson toured the Gate of the Mountains from Hilger to Helena aboard the first Burlington Great Northern tourist party to visit the area. Dickinson praised the scenic pass and predicted strong demand as tours expand toward Glacier and Yellowstone links. Delegates at the firemen’s convention also visited the Gate and lauded the arrangement.

John M. Tower Gate of the Mountains ‘Transportation Company A. J. Dickingon Great Northern J. Beckett Great Falls Hilger Landing Twe Mountains Helena Burlington A Glacier Park Yellowstone Park Burlington Gate of Dickinson Beckett Watertown Lake Canada Martin Jutl

Disabled Veterans Elect Officers At Convention

At the closing session of their convention the Disabled American Veterans elected William J. Webb of Anaconda as commander for the coming year and chose officers from Helena including George Davis as senior vice commander Earl A. Angle as junior vice commander and others. Delegates to the national convention at El Paso were John W. Mahan Yurrve Callahan and George Davis. The group endorsed Eugene Callahan for secretary of the Veteran Welfare commission and named Miss Moelle Wall as honorary member of the ladies auxiliary committee.

Willian J. Webb Anaconda George Davis Helena Earl A. Angle I Nile Talmettes Jo Yorve Tamer Miles Tamer Miles, Ofelena, Sergeament Woe Boy Molt At Achliard Tul Melhaw B. Lockwood John W Mahan Jens Frank el Paso John W. Mahan Yurrve Callahan Eugene Callahan Veterane Welfare Commission Conventung Ten Moelle Wall Huree Harrison

Lowden Speaks For Co operative Method In Farm Talk

Lowden addressed the Dairymen's League at Birphamton urging a nationwide cooperative system. He spoke on the benefits to farmers, stressing unity and organization to improve market access and prices. The audience, consisting of local farmers and league members, listened as he outlined plans for broader cooperation and future meetings.

Birphamton N.Y Othe Dairymen’s League Asamitarion Tae Peewee Ab Farmers

Firemen of State Push Hose Couplings Standardization

Montana State Firemen’s Association discusses hose couplings, hydraulics, and the Workmen’s Compensation Act at Elk’s lodge. State Fire Marshal Brooks cites costly past equipment variations and urges adoption of National Fire Underwriters standards to unify neighboring departments.

Convention hears about widow’s compensation case and tours

An industrial accident at a firemen’s convention raised that widow and two children of William Gleason are entitled to compensation under the law. George Porter state auditor and a member of the accident board promised to seek an attorney general opinion as a path to bringing the case before the board. Porter and Watts received a vote of thanks from delegates. Delegates toured Broadwater and other city points, attended entertainment and a Shrine Temple hall event, and prepared for today’s adjournment with an address by W. V. Needham on first aid and rescue work at Anaconda Copper Mining. The final session covered unfinished business, officer elections, and next convention site for 1928. An Indiana woman received a dollar from a snail payment for a stormed steer from her father’s farm years earlier.

Montana Brooks Baltimore New York Philadelphia Montina Thompson Brant of Jie Dacwenon Imhuh Peiper Efvdard LV Teagan Hie Her Willian Mleason George PL Porter Lie Acedent Board Watts Soueang Porter Mire Watts Ditemen Cate Oheiais Broadwater Prenen Shrine Temple W. V Needham Anaconda Copper Mining Company

Neighbor Accuses Nephew as Home Wrecker in Family Dispute

In Philadelphia in June a man accused his wife and nephew of misconduct after their alleged affair split his family. A four year old daughter suffered serious injury in a recent car crash, prompting her father to confront relatives at Cooper Hospital. The uncle and his nephew were arrested. bail set at $500.

Thiladelphia Janes Hudson East Wildey Street Canden John Ilurigon James Tulse Donny Minther Pudsey Cooper Hospital Himelf Millison John North Benson Steert Avere Hadaon Foavasay Judson Jude Beartaman

One Gopher Will Not be a Victim

A Hamilton girl visiting relatives in western Montana keeps a protected gopher from farmers and ranchers on a campaign to exterminate ganders. The gopher, worn under a collar held by a string, appears calm as the girl releases a small cart with two pet rabbits nearby.

Missona Montana

Easterners Take to Montana Ranch Near Fort Denton

Dr and Mrs TL Nenyantin and party from Cincinnati Ohio arrived to spend the summer on their ranch atop upper Highwood. Der Benjamin bought the property from Ford of Great Falls years ago and has since improved the site described as one of the chair ranches of the Highwoods. They left Fort Henton by auto due to the Milwaukee line roadbed being in poor condition.

Fort Denton Mra Nenyantin Cincinnati Ohio Upper Highwood Der Benjamin Ford Great Falls Enjamin Highwoods Fort Henton Highwood Station Milwaukee

Careless Youth Is Fined For Firearm Discharge In Bozeman

Charles Markin an 18 year old youth pleaded guilty to discharging firearms illegally in Bozeman and was fined $10 by the city magistrate. He was released in custody with a teen tire and promised to earn the money to pay the fine. His father stood as surety. The incident followed a recent uptick in city gunfire reports.

Bozeman, Inne Charles Markin

Wolf Creek Summer Visitors and Local Notes

June 17 notes from Kelso to Missoula and Eureka locals spending the summer: Harry and Raymond Jewett with family, Lucille Davis returning from Missoula, Barry Krowley visiting relatives, Marscon Pyle employed at Me Dugout, the Busbys renting Grogan cottages, Carrie and Filmer Stowe away, Overman vacationing, Berns brothers back from Missoula, Catherine Arthur visiting, Soma Six at Sam Ingersoll ranch, Mason and Laure Six in Helena, Maxon visiting Great Falls, Buck Melee on trip to Helena, McDonoughs to Gare row ranch, Connor to Helena on business. County graders blocked by high water on Trickley Pear canyon road. Becker boys bring cattle from North Fork. Ta Rock family moved from South Fork. Fish and river conditions noted. tourists frequent Wall Creek as roads improve.

Lucille Davis Missoula M.S. Davis Barry Krowley Marscon Pyle Eureka Cal Louis Busby Grogan Carrie Filmer Stowe FF. Overman Elena Arthur Douglas Berns Alo State University Cathrine Arthur Biss Soma Sam Ingersoll Middle Fork WW. G. Mason Laure Helena W. Maxon Great Falls Buck Melee Jack McDonough Gare Row C. C. Connor Adalf Murgeaff Onest Becker Hoys North Fork Tad Ta Rock Herinning Wall Creek

Telegram Received by Cops in Anaconda

A telegram bearing a message to Sam Boon arrived at the Anaconda city police station this afternoon. Chief Cullen said he does not know the sender or why he is wanted. The note from Hirdie Noon reads Grandpa is dead, Answer at once. Anyone with information about William Hoon is asked to call the chief.

Anaconda Billings Sam Boon Cullen Grandpa Hirdie William Hoon Jet

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