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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
3
A Montana event notes President Harding will decorate five Butte Boy Scouts during his June visit. Local planning includes Mayor Horgan and the reception committee with involvement from Anaconda Tilton Bozeman and Deer Lodge. Subcommittees will handle decorations music and student participation.
Lewistown June 22 William Matson a well known farmer of big county residing near Gratz Range was found dead early yesterday morning in the barn by one of the horses The partition between a stall had been broken by the horses and at first it was thought he was killed by a kick A later examination showed no marks of violence It is believed he died of heart failure and fell behind the horses He is survived by his wife and four year old son Funeral arrangements will not be definite until word comes from his brother in Detroit Minnesota.
The Consoli dated Macer Mining Co. of Seat te Montana Townsend operates the Diamond City mines. Workers have built a over a mile long orthune four feet wide using 100 000 feet of chumber at an estimated cost of 17.50 per asdusand. Fred McCoy serves as superintendent. Two Indians are at Bouwkler Bar. Eldorido Car may not be ready to work this year due to its enormous scale.
Bozeman prepares for a June 22 meeting of the YM C A board of directors to decide actions on financing and potential reopening of the building for YM A purposes. Officials note decreased demand since Montana State College and Emerson School built new facilities and question profitable current use.
Whitefish June 2 Ry Wdave Icy pioneer engineer on the Northern railway and longtime Whitefish resident was killed in an accident near Stables Le during a Louisiana trip. He served 22 years with the Great Northern, including years on this division. He leaves a daughter Mrs Arton in Whitefish and three sons Russell Portland Leonard and Harlah in Spokane.
Florence Dan ner an 11 year old daughter of S C Daonee, stepdaughter of Mrs Iva Danner, was badly injured at Deaconness hospital when her arm was caught in an electrical machine. Doctors say she may lose fingers but will recover. she is reported resting easily.
Fred A. Stine, 176, aged carpenter, was seriously hurt when he fell down a five foot cellarway behind the Office Ballet on First Avenue North around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. He struck his head and legs but no bones were broken. he was taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Stine, a longtime Billings carpenter, lived at 201 Fourth Avenue North.
A sudden 4 foot flood swept through Harlowton on June 22 waking residents in night clothes. Water from the watershed and streets formed a lake near Graves hotel and the Milwaukee line, with many homes flooded and damage expected to run high. Local residents assisted each other to safety as the city drowned in water.
The three year old Lyte Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Johnson of 317 South street, was swept away by the river near the bank while playing. Seventeen parties had hunted the area since the accident Wednesday noon, but no body was found by late last night. Reports of a near Springdale discovery were not confirmed.
A number from Hobson plan to attend a fight in Shelby around July Fourth. Notable attendees include Je Ao Fobinson Mercantile shore Gy Clint Durtlee Charles Haschke H.S. Woolward and I r iW. Eugene Estabrank with many others likely to join their parties.
Great Walls, Tone 22 Prodoko shot in the leg by Officer George Kuui during an alleged robbery attempt at the Good Man Caf store in the early hours of June 13. He is at Columbus Hospital under guard and improving slowly as doctors warn infection risk remains. He admits hiding inside the building and locking himself in at closing.
In Butte, a "Mooching" scheme linked to a Crips Common Now faction gains traction as a man named Castello tries to solicit funds by a paper bearing a notary seal. An officer says Castello was arrested for vagrancy after approaching a resident and reportedly collected about $425 before his intoxication led to the arrest.
The Flowerree ranches north of town report wool heavy and clean from multiple bands. Manager Golf notes shearing will finish this week with a 100 percent lamb crop and good wool quality. Grasshopper damage is a concern and actions are underway to mitigate impact.
Bozeman police say Arthur Soarles has been taken into custody along with two other men in a brutal assault case at an apartment. The victim, a girl named Meri Miller, is hospitalized. investigators report threats by one suspect posing as a federal agent.
A Sweetgrass man believed struck by lightning two weeks ago is recovering, with high hope for full restoration. The victim, Nent ing two weeks ages, endures significant pain and cannot leave bed, while others like PLA Beeken read news. Captain Selwyn Day comments on sea officer fatigue in mercantile fleets and dining habits.
A long list of local residents and visitors from White Sulphur Springs and nearby towns are noted for travel, arrivals, and social visits. Names include Jelmsaty Witte Rogers Winters Calleron Johnson and many others. The report mentions business trips, school term endings, hospital arrivals, and staff changes at local firms.
Reports from Llesgow June 22 detail closing testimony in the trial of William Mumford charged with first degree murder in the slaying of Hale Talbot on April 11. Prosecution and defense prepared instructions as jurors could hear final arguments and reach a verdict late Friday.
Masai City reports Hamilton Lewis former CS. Sra ntor from Illinois was met by a butcher bay and hauled to town on a delivery truck. The Chicagoan, speaker at the state bar convention, arrived as buses left him on the station platform. J. M. Stott invited him to Whe he arrived. The senator was lectured about American citizenship during the ride.
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