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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

10

Adkins Speaks on Religious Freedom to Park Residents

Livingston dispatch reports Hon. A. G. Adkins, U S commissioner for Montana and North Pacific Religious Liberty representative, delivering a talk on religious freedom. He advocates civil government protecting natural rights, noncompulsion in worship, and warns against church state fusion and religious legislation. He cites groups like National Reform Association and Lord's Day Alliance seeking constitutional amendments to enshrine Christian legal basis.

God Penton National Reform Association Lord's Day Alliance International Reform Federation United States

Chinook Nursery Tests Spring Grain Varieties

Chinook Montana June 22 three nursery plots test oats spring wheat and barley to find best varieties. County agent directs tests with Albert Simons Turner Harvey Marsh and Jesse Conrad among cooperating farmers. Northern Creamery reports 2144 pounds of butterfat from Blaine County cows last week.

Montana County Acent Plaine County Farmers Co Albert Simons Turner Tiarvey W. A. Gesell Northern Creamery” Company Great Falls Blaine County Hadhe County

Great Falls Sighting of Long Dead Bull Snake Sparks Panic

June 22 Great Falls residents report odd life on Central Avenue as a five foot bull snake, not tied to alcohol, lies dead. Police chief Mareua Anderson removes the carcass to the Missouri River, amid speculation a miscreant youth placed it on the sidewalk.

Great Falls Central Avenue Anderson Missouri Tris

Old Age Annoys Flaming Youth in Gibson Park

In Great Falls Kansas man Marti Hughes, 61, fined 10 in municipal court for annoy ing youths in Gibson Park. He admitted greeting girls but denied offense, claiming unawareness of a park rule. His car is held by police as the case proceeds. The incident follows a separate Great Falls death notice of 16 year old Robert Carmichael from meningitis at Columbus Hospital.

Gibson Park Great Falls Marti Hughes Kansas Montana Waiten Gibson Parks Hughes Karsas Elk and Mughes Robert Cardichael A. E Carmichael First Avenue North Columbus Hospital Great Falle Margaret Oll Sur

Townsend News and Social Notes Highlight Town and Helena Visits

Townsend residents hosted a shower for Mrs Mel Fott at the Reams home with proceeds aiding local park development. Visitors include Miss Helena Drink and Nell Sullivan of Helena, plus several locals from Townsend and nearby towns. George Pass left for Portland after his daughter’s illness. Miss Father Aker departed for Seattle to enroll in Hall Business College.

Rene Sullivan Aulo Pete Sullivan George Pass Portland Morris Stubble Reams Melfott Justiee Club Lala Townsend Jerry Sullivan Walker Motor Company Tleledta Helena Tgeorge Sullivan Nell Sullvan Petr Sulivan Mey Cenk Tmogrim ‘Troutman Welena Cord Mie Qeear Myers Mardchremer Robert Hanser

Body Seen Floating Down Missoula River

In Missoula on June 22 the floating body of a man was spotted downstream from the VanIuren street bridge by Mrs Elred Viol et and Mrs Margaret Riefflin who were waiting to cross for a Milwaukee train. Coroner Forkenrock and local police searched the river with grappling hooks but the body was not recovered. Theories suggest the drowned Erick Gunderson or missing hunter John B Houghland as possible identities.

Missoula Wanen Elred Violet Margaret Riefflin Vaniuren Street Milwaukee Forkenrock Erick Gunderson Blackfoot Greenough John B. Houghland Clinto

Missoula Woman Attacked in Paris Cemetery

Miss Mary Stewart of Washington J C Dean of women at the State University was attacked by a cemetery guide near Paris while defending valuables. The incident, occurring weeks earlier, was clarified with help from the Paris police and state department officials. Stewart later led a federal program mission to Europe. The will of the late J W Ryman, published June 26, 1926, named her as principal beneficiary of a $125,000 estate.

Missoula State Department Miss Stewart di Weon Federal Revpresment Service Travas Lurope J. Wot Ryman Ate

Big Block Changes Hands in Bozeman

June 22 sees a pivotal deal on Last Mart street as FLM Foerscher acquires the Electric block crane from the Chionivte office. The transfer expands Bozeman Avenue and Rause into a premier auto sales hub with the district housing most auto stations and boy rooms. Ellinge Estates Virginian PCUy and Mr. Freisehler reach an agreement, turning property over to the automobile dealer for a contribution of 17,000 to FlS,10.

Virginian Pcuy Freisehler Automobile Isan

First Strawberries in Victor Districts Reported

June 22 notes the first home grown strawberries and lettuce appeared at the Victor district market. Growers expect a good season though Vietor district acreage is small and Malonogane vegetables soon become available from local gardens.

Victor Districts Vietor

Local Notes From White Sulphur Springs

Obituary for Chas Masten after a brief illness and multiple social updates from White Sulphur Springs include births marriages visits and housing changes. Floyd Double welcomes baby daughter, George Fawlhe Sr and Marie Tritty announce their marriage. Vowlie serves as undersheriff and several locals install fridges with Montana power interests.

Chas. Masten Floyd George Fawlhe, Sr Marie Tritty Vowlie Ruth Lais Andree Freeport Wiha Ralph Shafferrick J. Kaiserman

Bugg Takes Spill In Missoula Runaway Wagon

In Missoula on June 22 a three person team escaped injury in a runaway wagon. Mrs John Pipinch 50 was knocked from the rig and injured while her son John 13 suffered an elbow wound and another son Tony 10 was unhurt. The horse bolted after frightening at a westbound train and the wagon overturned, all occupants later brought home by a passing vehicle.

Missoula John Pipinch John Tony Estra Westbourne

Hindenberg Visits Ammerland Ham Delegation

Berlin AP report describes a visit by Ammerland delegates bearing ham to President von Hindenburg at the German White House. They wore traditional costumes, presented the county’s heat ham, and children danced folk dances in his honor, moving him to tears.

Berlin Juley Tam von Mindenburg Ammerland Oldenhure Hindenburg Amincrland Ereen

German Theaters Bar Hostide Films Berlin Ultimatum

An ultimatum from the Association of German Cinema Proprietors to foreign film producers warns to remove all anti German films or risk losing German theater business. The group includes over 1 600 members and acts under guidance from the German foreign office. The declaration threatens intensified cooperation to block hostile foreign products from the German market.

Berlin Association of German Cinema Proprietors Thia Wittmatum Thin Mye Aleongamnat

Paris bootblacks listed for Legion convention

Paris bootblacks are listed with addresses by members of the Paris post of the American Legion. The list aims to help Legionnaires locate reliable shoe shines during their convention in September, avoiding common troubles with ordinary services.

Paris Legion

Labor Leader Shot In Heated Dispute At Great Falls

Great Falls June 22 Thomas F Barrett 52 longtime labor leader and city water works employee was shot four times by Henry Jacques 55 electrical engineer with the city Barrett likely fatally wounded and Jacques held on an open charge in county jail The shooting followed employee hostility and occurred at the municipal plant about 1245 pm with witnesses differing on the number of shots fired no other witnesses besides the two men involved

Great Falls Thomas F. Barrett Immine Put Henry Jacques Barrett Calmudus Hospital Jacques Bob Gordon Tharrett

DuPont Man Inspects Orchards in Valley

D G Gray of DuPont interests in the east visited Missoula for several days to inspect the McIntosh Morello orchard near Bar by. He left on an late train for California. Accompanying him in Missoula was R G Ostergren, superintendent of the orchard properties.

Missoula W. D. Gray DuPont McIntosh- Morello Barby Gray Lnte California Missouila R. G. Ostergren

Undesirable Fish are Removed From Lakes

Missoula June 22 Suckers and squawfish are being removed from the Clearwater lakes by Tom Medhan fish an employe of the state fish and game commission The fish are caught in nets and traps Improved trout fishing is the object of the removal The number of suckers and squawfish to be removed is expected to be from 6000 to 9000 Nashua June 2 While the 4 year old boy of P M Collins was playing with matches near the garage paper was ignited flames spread it some disinfectant The garage and chicken house were quickly consumed The little boy returned to the house and the mother hearing a roaring sound and thinking an automobile was approaching rushed out to find the building on fire The building contained an auto a fur coat fur robes and various other articles in storage 70 gallons of kerosene and 20 gallons of paint No insurance was carried and the estimated loss is 2000

Missoula Jung Tom Medhan State Fish and Game Commission Nashua P.M. Collins

Miss Laucis Mirrielees Leaves Missoula for Middlebury

Miss Laucis Mirrielees, assistant professor of English at the State university, departs Missoula today for Middlebury, Wisconsin, to serve as an instructor in the summer school at Siddlebury.

Missoula Laucis Mirrielees The State University Middlebury Siddlebury

Imported lion taken in Great Falls liquor raid

June 22 raid at 216 First Avenue South led to seizure of a complete bottling outfit believed used to manufacture diluted Canadian and English liquors from American products. Joe LeJune and Myrtle Palmer face liquor possession and nuisance charges. Officers seized Old Crow whiskey, Gordon Gin, and Curby’s Rye amid evidence of fake labels and caps.

Great Falls First Avenue South Joe LeJune LeJune Vivian Palmer Myrtle Palmer United States Wilmer Jeanette Curby

Trout Weighing Six Pounds Landed In Great Falls

Weather interruptions hinder fishing as anglers land notable trout including a 6 1 2 pound Loch Leven caught Tuesday by A C Rainey Gartner of Great Falls Sporting Goods. The season’s top trout, the Loch Leek Seven, was hooked with a five foot rod at Giant Springs on the Missouri River. A smaller Rainbow trout was also landed for Mr Hagner Gartner.

Great Falls A.C Raine Gartner Great Falls Sporting Goods Company Fourth Street Missouri River Hawngartoer

Watson News from Elster and Surrounding Ranches

Watson family updates from Clear Range ranches detail spring return to home duties and summer grazing plans. Cattle and sheep assignments include Dan Hawkes at Torce Prairie and John Glignr at Calf Gules. prospectors scoped Blacktail range before turning back. Arthur Moran and Arthur Watson travel for cattle and park season tasks amid local visits and anniversaries.

Elster Robert Watson Rovert Clear Raige Ranch Dan Hawkes Torce Prairie John Glignr Blacktail Blacktalle Moran Arthur Missouri Valley Townsend Yellowstone Park Snedaker Basin Arthur Watson Mr Watson Timber Gardner Country C. L. Kaye & Sons So St. Paul Sarah Watson Luella Watson Beatrice Stennett Mia Archie Watson Lile Leslie Watson George J. Barber James S. Doggett Butte Hoate Fort Logan Doggett Here James Doggett Pegay Helen Adele Watson Chas Thompson T. W

Sues Dead Man for Breach of Promise in Lewiston

In Lewiston June 22 the breach of promise suit by Mayne Riddle against Nels C. Nelson, who died after suit, and administrator N C Nelson as defendant, sees the answer claim that after the promise was made and suit started, the plaintiff absolved and discharged Nelson from liability. Roy E Ayers and Frank Polutnit are attorneys for the plaintiff. A second brief item notes Russtart thistle growth is checked by this wet season with few fields showing the usual thick growth. some weeds, including luca weed, thrive, potentially injuring horses.

Frank Polutnit Iit Winifred

Tourists and families camp along miles city route in June

Miles City reports a steady influx of travelers camping nightly near the route with 100 persons nightly over the past week. Among the campers were Mr and Mrs Mulligan from Everett Washington with their baby son and a goat Nanny en route to Glenavon Saskatchewan. The piece notes varying stay lengths due to road conditions and plans to continue north to Canada. Bathtubs cited as leading household accident cause.

Miles City GG. Mulligan Everett, Wash Glen Avan Saskatchewan

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