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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1922

Page

5

Washington probe urged into alien property office

Washington June 22 Demand for a congressional investigation of the office of the alien property custodian was pressed in the house by Rep. Woodruff Michigan who charged property value shown being far less than expected. He introduced a resolution for an impartial inquiry into alleged destitution discrimination and low property sales and fees to attorneys. The alien property custodian denied charges of excessive fees and undervalued sales.

Associated Press Washington Congressio Aal House Tonight Representative Wootrat Republican Michigan Woodruff Bern Thomas W. Miller Wooodroff

Dr Sippy to speak on Presbyterian move this eve

Dr John J Sippy head of the child welfare department will address the Firet Presbyterian meeting this evening. The event includes show of the World Heat film Clean Your Eyes which was shown last night. Ministers and others concerned with youth welfare attended and praised the film though more youths were hoped for. Dr Sippy aims to discuss eliminating degences threatening a large portion of the population and how the film’s message can warn and inform.

John J. Sippy State Board of Health Firet Vrosbyterian Hippy Thich Satla

Wallace Reid in Gross Continent at the Marlow Sunday

Wallace Reid stars in the racing drama The Continent at the Marlow theater this Sunday with Mary MacLaren as lead female. The automobile thriller features fast driving and perilous chases, described as an action packed screen classic.

Gross Wallace Reid Moever Wallavs Reil Marlow Mhower Sieer Aneril Wallace Reid Mary MacLaren Guy Oliver Watter Wong Hetty Fransco Lucien Tittlefield

Ben Scovell to Perform Readings at St Pauls

Ben Scovell, actor-entertainer and nephew of Sir Henry Irving, will give Shakespearean and humorous recitals at St Pauls Church in Helioa west on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the town tongue. His program includes readings with musical pieces and is praised by The Morning Oregonian for its lively and engaging quality.

Ben Stovell Fency Irving Ste Sco Vall Cain Salisbury Regland Misoulin Heléoa Hymorois Ina Jorge Nike Vples Wna Richard Atansslelk Aravtex Miliclogiuia Uniter Abe Aueplies Scovel Jorn Chanlain Jaiin Frown McCormlek al Viston A Imtrodwyrd Ale Scovell

Meighan Stars in The Bachelor Dandy at Marlow

Thomas Meighan leads in The Bachelor Dandy at the Marlow theater last evening. The film centers on an adopted father of five lively children who influence his choice of bride, with Leatrice Joy co starring and Cecil B. DeMille connection noted.

Delight Comaner Tanlus Marlow Theater Thomas Meighale Leatrice Joy Cecil B. Des Mille

Brigh Von Stroheim Stars In Foolish Wives At Antlers

A film presentation arrives at Antlers theater next Thursday featuring Brigh Von Stroheim, famed author director star of Foolish Wives. The production showcases Stroheim in a bold role as a manipulative Russian suitor, creating a noted dramatic portrayal amid a millionaire audience and headlines.

Ktich Vou Stroheim Star Ao Antlers Monte Carlo

Open Your Eyes at Presbyterian Church with Moral Tale

A stage scene titled Open Your Eyes presented at a Presbyterian church features Tarloe Manes as the heroine and Miss Rinney Hla Une in a key 16 year old role. The narrative centers on innocence and virtue with themes of trust and moral development as the young protagonist gains confidence and faces a pivotal life moment. The production includes other performers such as Waning and Rae, delivering a period style performance praised for its charm and sturdily handled dramatic moments.

Tarloe Manes Sint Wate Tan Alen Rinney H Daventer Seene Wiird ix Tipo Ube Misa Finsney Tallfernia Rae Althout

Come On Over at the Antlers with Rupert Hughes

Rupert Hughes delivers a breezy romantic comedy in Come On Over at the Antlers theater. The Goldwyn film follows Shane O Mealin who comes to America, pursued by love and misadventure as Colleen Moore sparkles in a lively role alongside Ralph Graves with a strong supporting cast under Alfred Greene's direction.

Rupert Hughes Goldwyn Antlers Shane O'Mealin America Slayne Mayne Shane July Grane Colleen Moore Moynast Spitfire Ralph Graves Weare Once Drew Mary Warren Wathler O'Connor J. Farrell MacDonwll Monti Collins James Marcus Alfred Greene Directed

Helena District Baseball Game Today Reports Sports Action

Officials meet to decide on transfers and ward boundaries as Helena hosts a high class amateur game. Managers plan early start and penalties for late arrivals. Fans urged to attend for a national pastime showing and local sports pride.

Free swimming classes fill quickly at Y Helena

A large number of boys enrolled for free swimming lessons at the Y with only two days left to join. The report notes several Alhambra entrants and multiple ages from 1 to 12 in classes limited to ten per class. The list names Tilgar Hall, Town Audams, Billy O’Connor and Tin winghl among participants.

Helena Alhambra Tilgar Hall Audams Billy O'Connor Tin Winghl

French Want Carp to Meet Champion Again

The Associated Press reports French interest in a rematch between Georges Carpentier and Tad Dempsey. The piece notes Carpentier’s plan for a renewed challenge and mentions American heavyweight contenders and managers, with historical context of past titles and notable figures in the era.

CARP Baris Georges Carpentier Tad Dempsey Carpentier- Denbrey Ansteinle Carpentier Fae Annoyaner de Carpentier Bercamps Neueven Mick Sith Gland Vine Trichett Rita Wit Marcel Niles Diive Mijae

Hare and Hound Chase Popular with Y Boys

The YMC hare and hound chase drew boys aged 12 to 14 under Dan Cratlay and Morin Bantard. The event began at the building, with Weller Raymond guiding the slowest hare as the pack pursued through a seven minute chase. The plan for Wednesday night promises another hunt with Harry Condon captaining the hawk.

YMC Dan Cratlay Morin Bantard Wellemariind Mauint Helena Pinniwg Todny Weller Raymond Hoya Thayer Harry Condon

American League Leaders Defeated in Rough Series Set

Chicago Caveteskie and Leverite teamed to shut down Cleveland with strong relief. Rookie Gorman Leverette held Cleveland to six runs across six innings as Chicago climbed to fourth place in the standings. Weather interrupted play in New York as Quinn dominated for the visitors, while Hoyt struggled early.

Ableaga Gorman Leverile Cleveland Alwl Chicaga Chieara Caveteskie Clevelenit Aeteeces Chicago Loverette Aml Gehalk Deaton Tone Tastow New York Wall John Quinn Tates Hoyt Quinn New Huston Leeener Murras Lavann Quinn and Ruel

Pirates win postposed game with early lead

Pittaburg defeats Culeaga as Baninkardy starts locals scoring in the first inning. Alexander is replaced by Osborne after four runs, Osborne allows two more. Brooklyn tops New York in a hard fought 12th inning game. Walker doubles for Philadelphia in a 92 victory.

Pitteburg Pittaburg Culeaga Pirates Baninkardy Gy Emer Alexandrr Osborne Cooper Ty H&e Pittabas Sores Carlson Wolds Giants York Naw York New York Authil Brooklyn Tyan Rewer Ryo Barney Gases Smith

Beattie Leads Niners in Coast League Shuffle

A fragmented report from the Pacific Coast League references Beattie and players including Oakhand Cove Ton Adams Arnett and Woehier amid lineup changes and a June 22 date. It mentions SAPIAMMONM and other unclear terms while hinting at team alignment and matchups involving the Niners and associated personnel.

Beattie Eee Oakhand Cove Ton Niners Youur Adams Arnett and Woehier

American Association results and city standings list

The fragment lists teams and scores including Colomboa Wanara City Al Toledo Milwaukee Al Toiinnapelis Minneapolis and AG Voulevite with varying points 4 and 43. The readable data suggest a regional association scoreboard or standings snippet with several city and club entries.

AY Colomboa Wanara City Toledo Milwaukee Toiinnapelis Minneapolis, & AG Voulevite Taal

Barker Wins Pocket Billiards at Y M C A

Jick Tarker won the pocket billiards title during the YMCA tournament marking the Kantar member association. A field of 16 entrants competed with Oliver Rist defaulting, D. Mrederink 60-18, Rupert sentien ter 69-14, and "Dibba" Mitchell 50510 noted.

Jick Tarker Itard Kantar Menboratin Racker Oliver Rist D. Mrederink Rupert Sentienter Dibba" Mitchell

Second well in Cat Creek field brought in at Frantz lease

In Lewistown on June 22 a second Cat Creek sand well at the Frantz lease on the Wildschulte tract was completed. Initial estimate puts production around 10 barrels daily, with potential to reach 2,000 barrels if the Mid-Northern trend continues. Frantz manager Lou Sonntag halted further sieving due to tank capacity limits.

Lewistown Cat Creek Harrison Green Lou Sonntag Frantz Suon Sonntag Green

Great Speed Made in the Genoa Test

Great Falls June 22. Drillers from Cine Northfield Reliance work 520 feet deep at Genoa test site 40 miles north of Great Falls. With two drillers in charge the Mi-inch bit progresses amid high drift, 134 feet of tide widened on weekend. Engine breakage caused a 24 hour delay but drilling resumes. Geologist Ewart expects big sands struck between 1500 and 1600 feet with Kootenai formation nearby. Continuous drilling through glacial drift and erosion seen as Transcontinental well near Fort Benton progresses toward early completion.

Great Falls Cine Northfield Reliance T. T McCue Northfield Company Vale Bil McCiloush Frank Ramsey R. NM. Ewart Fixares Uyak Kootenai Dawi Wootenai Ramsey Fort Roton

Gladys Belle Co Takes Big Interest in Fulton

Gladys Field Oil Co, a major mid continent producer, takes a half interest in the W. M. Fulton well in section 1 township 34 range 2 west Was announced by G C Stebbins president of the Gladys Belle The deal value undisclosed but provides for a 50 50 basis Drilling is underway with two towers and electric light system Water flows encountered delay the Fulton McKnight holdings encompass about 240 acres under a government permit centered near the well.

Kevin Gladys Field Oil Company Fulton & McKnight

Greater Wyoming Oil Co Seeks Six Month Lease Extension

Greater Wyoming Oil Co offers farmers a six month extension on prospecting leases in return for stock. The expiration date passed on June 25, with wells to be drilled by Kremlin Petroleum in the Robeck area. The proposal suggests one share of stock for two acres as the extension payment instead of cash, aiming to secure continued leasing amid mixed reactions from landowners.

Greater Wyoming Oil Co Gilford Junke Weming Copany Uhre Kremlin Petroleum Company Robeck Saint

Rancher Acquitted in Misbranding Stock Case

Jordan June 23 Edward Thom a rancher from Maxby country was acquitted by a jury of branding to prevent identification on the second trial of his case. The Thompson case, less prominent than October trials, drew serious attention at the term and the jury returned a verdict shortly before 9 the following morning.

Jordan Edward Thomas Maxby Iis Thomas Thompson Tego Tate

Lightning Kills Cattle Among Beaver Flats Herds

A severe storm near Beaver Flats struck Watson and Pry Range cattle as they drove toward Dry Rage and Snedaker pastures. About 200 head were affected. eight yearlings were struck by lightning, three killed instantly, five stood briefly before recovering. Two boys rode nearby and survived as the storm moved on. Residents report daily electrical discharges in the area each afternoon.

Janette National Forest Watson Brothers Watson Blaier Robert Watson Pry Range Leslie Arif Suedaker Dames Heider Artinin Beaver Flats

Oil Man Seeks Wider Powder River Leases Near Broadus

Broadus Montana area aims to expand oil leases from west of Broadus to Coalgood. Sty. Winters, visiting Miles City, plans to double about 10000 acres signed last year and push for a standard rig nearby. Some landowners earlier refused leases for sale, but outlook improves for development and a rig in the district.

Broadus Fiehk Slow & Russel New York Uie Coalgood Couutry Sty Wineters Miles City Winters Broads Ure

Shooting Sands in the Gordon Campbell

The report notes a planned shot in the Gordon Campbell well at 1,785 feet after a bridge back to that depth. The aim is to improve oil flow by fracturing sands and loosening formation shales, with gas or other charges expected to increase flow. recent readings show oil encountered 18 feet into the sand and full saturation prompting remedial bridging.

Kevin Gordon Campbell Gailess Te Saul

Oil field notes and new rigs near Kevin region

June 22 report notes Alae Dil company activity east of Kevin townsite with a shuttle car and casing en route to a well. Lenis OVW reports drilling in northwest quadrant of section 14-35-3 west. Maher completes billiard hall for Green & Schell in Cascade. Momestake moves rig to Abel ranch in section 26- d 2 west. four miles south of Sunburst producer. Imperial Oil plans Canadian line drilling near Sweetgrass. 10 miles north of Sunhurst.

Winkley Audreatea Ohio Stiubussl The Shelby John McFaydn Sunhurst Belton Gallatin Natural Gas Company Charles Hertzler Montana Utip Clear Creek Howard Coulee Big Wall Ragged Point Billings Elk Basin Fof Keri Alae Dil Company Kevin Nee Lenis Ovw Seeton A. Louis Kevin Fields Mageh Maher Green & Schell Cascade Momestake Oil Company Abel Ranch Ghia Oil Company Ohio Biffers Imperia Oil Company Sidiary Sahhurst Sweetgrass

Sunburst Well Drilled 24 Feet with 300 B/D Output

Sunburst, June 22. The Sabburst well reached 24 feet in the sand, plugged bottom, and a six hour bailing test by an Ohio company yielded 300 barrels per day. During the test 80 barrels were bailed from the hole, rate about 320 barrels daily. Ohio parties plan to pump the well and drill three more wells. Burks Clark driller moved gear from Sunhurst to the offset Homestake.

Sabburst Ohio Company Te Hole Ohio Burks & Clark, Driling Contractors Sunhurst Offset

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