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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1929
Page
8
Federal prohibition agents and police investigated a car hidden behind a Harrison Avenue signboard in the 3400 block. Several cases of whiskey were found inside the vehicle, which federal officers later seized. They sought a man named C. W. Case, who reportedly bought the license for the car earlier this year.
Two Missoula leaders, J. M. Keith of the First National Bank and Sid J. Coffee of the Montana Automobile Association, head to Walla Walla to join the Lewis and Clack Highway association meeting. They aim to secure plans for presenting to a congressional committee and press for early completion of the Lolo pass route, with Montana Washington and Idaho urging action.
J S Bangs of St Paul and Swift Company officials visited the Cold Springs Ranch one mile north of Forsyth in the Hammond Irrigation district. The lamb feeding project, begun as an experiment, proved successful and will continue with plans to increase lambs as feed production expands. About 10 000 families were fattened this year and shipped to St Paul in January and February.
An Anaconda report notes seven year old buys a second-hand red bar bug for 15 dollars paying seven dollars down and four installments. Sheriff C W Smith and the boy’s father retrieve the item and the receipt after a troubled deal, with no harm done.
Margaret and Georgie Carter of Gallatin Gateway visit mother Mrs. Ray Whitmore at Cherry Kresk for summer. Numerous friends and relatives travel between Logan Danbury Townsend and Billings for visits, patronage, and brief stays.
June 21. C J Salo of Beartooth Curb and Artatere in Red Lodge faced a perched rattlesnake on a narrow rock ledge with a 20 to 90 foot drop. He climbed to harvest a tree branch for a souvenir, watched the snake coil, severed the branch, and escaped unharmed as the snake rattled. He secured eight rattles and the hide as trophies of the day.
Harlowton business owners H H Henrickson and Stanley Cavill of the Waco 10 and Perry J Moore of the Travel air line purchased weeks ago in Kansas City and their hangars burned Tuesday night by local youths stealing gasoline. They aim to buy another large aircraft and build a new hangar at the airport to serve messenger trips during the Fourth of July celebration, with plans and financing under consideration.
D Bura riza a Filipino employee of the Great Northern railway at Walton sent an orthophonic phonograph and instrumental records by express to his mother Mrs Demetria B Cabanero at Tatwnog Talisay Cebu PLT. He noted his mother and relatives had never seen such an instrument and they do not understand English. Arrival is expected in three weeks.
Belgrade residents share travel and visit updates from Jefferson Island Litchfield and Whitehall. Local families return to Belgrade after time away while others plan moves to Bozeman and Miami. The 4 H Sewing club meets at Mrs Carlson s home and church related activities are noted along with upcoming senior exams and a reminder of a picnic. Ben Kennedy, a longtime Gallatin figure, has died in Canada.
Great Falls dispatch reports Eugene Edison and John Basilon badly burned when an oil stove exploded in a ranch house about three miles east of Fort Shaw. Edison may die from facial, arm and hand burns. Basilon, less severely hurt, aided in extinguishing the blaze and returning to Great Falls.
Wibaux Montana residents, aided by Red Cross relief, begin rehabilitation after two cloudburst floods on Beaver Creek June 7. Local fund response is strong across the state, though donations arrive slowly, with leaders urging prompt support to complete home rebuilding and public welfare work.
June reports from White Sulphur Springs note D. Davis returning from Kerone Texas with improved health. Theodore Bandell departed for an Orient trip including Japan India and China, planning to be away until September. Local residents visit Helena Portland Butte Three Forks and Harlowton for schooling visits travels and family.
The Commercial Bulletin notes wool sales are not satisfactory especially for finer qualities while medium wools hold firmer. Mohair remains quiet though price fairly firm. Rail and water shipments from Boston for early 1929 period show large declines year over year. Curvest price listings follow with detailed regional wool and clothing valuations across many states and grades.
New York June 21 AP Despite thin seasonal irregularities the business situation shows improvement. First extended summer weather boosted activity across wholesale dry goods and retail sectors while cotton mills begin to trim July output. Weekly bank clearings total 12.74 billion dollars, down 2 percent from last year.
A small cyclone struck the Mees Brothers ranch northeast of Winifred around six this evening. The granary and barn were torn off their roof, and ranch material was scattered over about 40 acres. The Mees boys were away. the dwelling house suffered no damage.
In Butte on a June morning Broadway and Main degenerating into a coliseum as two Black men fought in the street with a knife and a mop handle. Spectators watched from windows and doorways while police stopped the brawl, and both men were fined 25 dollars in police court. One man, George Lowery, washed windows at a bank when Rance Ware approached, testimony showed. The fight ended without casualties.
Chicago and Minnesota reports show wheat prices fluctuating as traders weigh damage assessments from the southwest and strong domestic demand. Cereal futures pull mixed gains from rare export purchases into a volatile session, while corn stalls on ample supplies and favorable growing weather.
George Ki Quinn a traveling salesman from Denver was jailed then released on $1000 bail after allegedly stealing a Packard car from William D Shinners of 420 Broadwater Avenue while the couple visited at John Dorsey’s North Twenty second Street home Catharine. A five and one half year old girl slept in the back when the engine started and the car drove away. the suspect faced theft charges.
Salt Creek June 21 Miss Gwendo lyn Flaherty visits Isabelle at Balky Horse school. While girls were away the Salt Creek prowler stole canned goods and tracked mud through the building, even walking on beds with muddy feet. Earlier in May clothes were stolen from the girls. He then shut the windows from inside. Bozeman. June 21 Vicims of a crude poisoning kill three dogs in a north side residence district. Poison injected in multiple places, dogs belonging to Fred Fortier George Hershaw and John Clark. Billings Jane 2b Acres line 18 at work leveling hill near the sugar beet spur two miles east of Laurel as part of the Billings Laurel road improvement project. Hill being cut to an east grade to ease the climb when finished.
June 21 Poplar reports Mr and Mrs Treven Bawden two children Mr and Mrs James Bawden and a friend narrowly escaped a fatal incident when their car rolled onto the Macau ferry boat. The vessel swung out as the front wheels entered the boat pushing the car with the rear still on the bank. The water was deep near the windshield but all occupants escaped through the rear doors.
A dinner was given at the American Legion hall by the American Legion auxiliary Wednesday evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ed Wild, Mrs Lees Taylor, Maurice Nelligan and Ed Wild, with Miss Ethel Kilburn winning the guests prize. Various locals and visitors were noted including Mr and Mrs S F Knowles, Mrs Francis Ryan and daughters, and travelers from Basin Helena and Corbin.
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