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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1928

Page

7

Fisherwoman Rescued After Drowning Fear In Deep Slough

Mrs Mary O Hearn of Portland Oregon visiting St Regis with her father Louis Audette fell into an eight foot deep slough while fishing near Riberdy ranch. She could not touch bottom or find brash until a log enabled her to reach safety. Workmen heard her cries and pulled her to safety. She suffered a nervous shock but was otherwise unharmed.

St. Regis Mary O'Hearn Portland Ore Louis Audette Riberdy

Gas Wells Supply Great Falls as Drilling Expands

Great Falls reports rapid gas development in the Kevin Sunburst field. Drilling at the south end, extension of feeder lines, and new pipelines push expenditures beyond 350000 dollars with 30 wells completed and nearly 10 miles of feeder lines built. Gas deliverable into Great Falls could reach 298 million cubic feet daily with additional wells and lines planned.

Great Falls Kevin-Sunburst Joseph Jordan Montana Cities Gas Company Easles

Visitors and Moves Across Town In Brief

Chas Thayer of Chicago visits Richard Manger in White Sulphur Springs to recuperate. Several residents and visitors are noted: Cha Zirteman and Jon Merton with Kent Wilson of Manchester, Tewa. Wr Lepley preparing to depart. Jona Wr and Mrs Robertson of Oxnard, Cal., staying at the Shermar hotel. A V Care makers of Harlactan listed among locals. Grayer and McReytolde moving. Miss Grayer to train as a nurse. Miss Ethelyn Neilson travels to Great Falls for nurse training. Mary and Doug Fairbanks humorously teased about Hollywood.

Chas. Thayer Chicago Richard Manger Cha. Zirteman Jon Merton Prest Kent Wilson Manchester Tewa Meak Yellowstone Park Wr. Lepley Jona Wr Robertson Oxnard Cal Shermar Hotel Helena A.V Harlactan Fiere Ork J. E. McReytolde Ritch Grayer Binte Murray Hospital Ethelyn Neilson Great Falls Deavenness Hospital

Landscape engineer to plan road to Many Glacier Hotel

Glacier Park June 22 Ferruccia Vitale landscape engineer will work with the National Park Service to locate a new road to the Many Glacier hotel. Four potential approaches are under study, each with landscape and utility pros and cons. The road location is the major landscape issue for the parks this year.

Glacier Hotel Glacier Park Ferruccia Vitale Fing Arts Commission National Park Service Bucray Glacier National Park

Meanest Man Hides Out on Wife Who Would Kill Him

Friends of Atike Andros of 42 East Galena street asked police for help locating the missing husband who wed under another name to avoid his former wife. They say the woman has threatened him on several occasions and fears for his safety.

Butte Atike Andros East Galena Street Terday Andros

Desert Rat Mine Proves Lucky for Former Butte Man

Butte residents report Richard Hollywood, once a local waterman, struck rich ore in Nevada near Mantetta. The Desert Rat mine, run with partner Peach-Eye Turk, yielded high grade samples during Hollywood's stay there.

Desert Rat Butte Richard Hollywood Butte Watter Nevada Mantetta Hutte

Blaze Ignited by Match Thrown in Wood Box

A wood box caught fire when a man tossed a match, starting a blaze near Rat Creek. A neighbor noticed flames, alerted Tones, and prevented a larger disaster as the family prepared to move for the day. Police investigate the incident as a possible accidental fire.

Rat Creek Doner

Ill Health Drives Man to Suicide Near Whitehall

Bailey, once a trusted Press wireman, shot himself at his home on Wednesday after a period of ill health. He remained unconscious until death at 2 am. He left an invalid father and other relatives in Great Malls.

Whitehall Berause Bailey

Fruit Store Keeper Outsmarts Robbers in Butte

June news from Butte reports fruit store proprietor Morello on Booth Main Street foiled two highwaymen. While counting till money, he hid the cash, then went home to 313 Colorado Street. At home, he was attacked and rifled. the robbers fled when others appeared outside.

Butte Rob Morello Booth Main Street Morsello Colorado Street

Two Canneries Bid for Browning Nags

Browning June 22 Thirty five carloads of horses have been shipped to Rockford Tl and Butte to canneries. There have been many gales of teams work horses as teams and singles. The average price of work horses is $60 and saddle horses $40. Lea Harris a local rancher sold one saddle horse for SIM. A few men breed better horses Elmer Rattler a full blood Indian has fine horses for work and saddle. His work horses are sired by a fine Percheron.

Browning Rockford Butte Lea Harris Sim Elmer Rattler

Rancher Finds Body of Old Indian Woman

Malta Sune 22 The body of an aged Indian woman known as Mrs Kallno the Brush was found about three miles from her home in the Milk River region. She had been dead for several days. The woman had disappeared from her home in April and a wide search had been made for her, with guards following traces that indicated she wandered from her home and died where Mr Faubert found her.

Malta Sune Kallno the Paul Faulert Alent Estith

Loses Sight of Eye in Stick Accident in Glasgow

Little Gail Maas, son of Mr and Mrs Whilhip Maas of Baylor, was brought to Deaconess hospital after a stick struck his eye. His left eye was gone and the sight of the other eye affected, though Gail is recovering from the shock. Rob Tailor Shop in Glasemy reports a burglary on Tuesday night. men’s suits were taken and the door found fastened the next morning.

Glasgow Gail Maas Whilhip Maas Baylor Deaconess Hospital Gail Glasemy Joseph Wagenhaus

Mud Turtle Defies Autos in Walk Down Missoula Avenue

A large mud turtle wandered into North Higgins avenue Missoula near Spruce street drawing onlookers and stoking trepidation among women observers. The creature measured up to a dinner plate in size and calmly bypassed cars as Bob Willard and Max Hani rescued it in a small one seat buggy and released it at Greenough park to seek a safer habitat away from traffic.

Missoula Avenue Missoula North Higgins Avenue Spruce Street Misshell Bob Willard Max Hani Greenough Park

Butte Students Take Federal Flight Examinations

In Butte on June 22 two local would be pilots Albert J. Mooney Jr and Mosene W Campbell along with student Jesse F Kelley a student mechanic completed the federal written tests under George W West of the Federal Aviation Inspection Bureau Portland. Maurice C Andrien of Virginia City applied for a private pilot license as exams grow stricter with aviation expanding rapidly.

Butte George W. West Federal Aviaton Inspection Bureau Portland Ore Albert J. Mooney, Jr Mosene W. Campbell Jesse F. Kelley Maurice C. Andrien Virginia City West

Plane forced landing ends with wing strike at park

Butte June 22. Pilot R. W. Campbell and student aviators Mint and Len Weir escaped serious injuries after their Waco plane, owned by AOW Stephenson, struck a post and a park while attempting a forced landing between the Michigan and Kennel club grounds near Marriot on Marion Avenue. Engine trouble forced the mishap at about 399 feet altitude.

AOW Stephenson Waco Hi

Great Falls Girl Wins Woman's Club Scholarship

Great Falls on June 22 Mias Freda McCraig daughter of Mia Lillian J McCraig of 321 Seventh StreetSouth graduated this month from Great Falls high school has been awarded a scholarship to the University of Montana annually granted by the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs The scholarship entitles her to enter any one of the four campuses comprising the University of Montana and equals about 300 dollars

Great Falls Mias Freda McCraig Mia Lillian J. McCraig Seventh Street Eouth Great Falla University of Montana Montana Federation Af University Ft "Montana

Oldtimer Refuses Vitaphone Lure to Whistle in Butte

A veteran Butte resident named Sammy Alexander, famed for his 10 gal hat and $10 to $24 watch chain, refused a Vitaphone offer to whistle for a film. The miner reporter, recognizing the pioneer after years of acquaintance, observed Sammy humming a tune from decades past as the studio man pressed for a screen appearance.

Sammy

Bathers Use Hot Springs From Oil Well Drilling

Malta June 22 editor J Greene, a Saco visitor, spearheaded dressing peels at mid Bridain well No 2 for bathers to enjoy the spring waters. He and other Saco residents also built a ditch dam and a large pool for swimmers.

Malta Tune J Greene Saco Greene Mid Bridain Eld

Garrison Farmer Til With Sleeping Malady

In Deer Lodge today the community learns of Lea Meng’s serious illness at his home near Garrison. Officials say the ailment is a sleeping sickness not an epidemic form, and Meng, a respected local farmer, is past 70 with efforts for recovery ongoing. The article notes the Knopp and G. Knopp families as neighbors of note.

Lea Meng Shis Garrison

Money Stolen While He Bathes In Montana Street

A resident reports a theft of 1279 dollars from a tin box in his room. The thief entered by unlocking the door and reaching the trunk, while the victim bathed, leaving the scene with currency taken from Resnick’s residence. The incident occurred on a Wednesday night in South Montana Street.

Montana Ohler Murphy Resnick Trina

Belgrade News Items From June 22 Socials and Visits

Belgrade residents report travel and visits including Dorothy Williams from Sedra Woolley en route to Penrys Lake Thalia. Mr and Mrs A Knadler back from California list in Elhort house on Quan boulevard. A daughter born Sunday to Afrgard. Mrs Vernon Spring at Hagaman home. Si Haling and family return from California for year in Belgrade. WoT Brooklings moved to Tacoma for Veterans association event. Marie Sheldon to Livingston for summer. Wood Stephenson and family of Payette Idaho visiting relatives. Miss Josephine Knutson returns to spend summer with parents. Mutual Creamery of Butte opens a creamery station in Belgrade area. Further details unclear.

A. Knadler California Elhort Quan Boulevard Sanday Afrgard Vernon Spring Hagaman Hnime Si Haling Wot Brooklings Tacoma Washington Veterans’ Association Norbert Pacific Railway Marie Sheldon Livingston

Mining Property at Neinart to Be Sold to Satisfy Lain

Great Falls June 22 Judgment for over 67000 and foreclosure on the Big Seven mining claims near Neihart was granted in favor of Howard ST. Stanley as trustee in a suit against the Big Seven Group Inr and others by District Judge E H I Ewing. The decree orders a sheriff sale with a possible deficiency judgment if receipts do not cover the obligation.

Great Walls Big Seven Neihart Howard ST Jennie Whipple Township 14 Ranges 8 Stanley Ewing

Young Boy Seeks Shelter in Jail After Wandering

A 14 year old boy named Paul Jones, orphaned on both parents, turned himself in at Teer Lore on June 22 and asked for lodging in jail. The sheriff reports he is well mannered and educated, has been away from home about a year, and has supported himself doing odd jobs, mainly in bakeries. Verny Harpole, a local baker, employed him briefly, bringing him to the attention of authorities who are deciding his fate.

Paul Jones Verny Harpole Istine Wah

Shoes En Route to Havre Store Are Stolen

A disrupted shipment from the Fievheim Shoe company of Chicago, 2900 pairs of shoes, was en route to Havre on a June date. The truck driver was stopped by rollers during traffic checks and abducted. the stolen goods remain missing along with the truck’s load and other company items.

Havre Talen Fievheim Shoe Company Chicago Fartary Mo Freek Lou Jade Company

Sheridan letter writings cited in federal inquiry into utilities

Washington June 22 AP J B Sheridan director Missouri Committee on public utility information censured utilities methods and called Missouri country editors Gods fools. He admitted writing to St Louis AP offices about AP hostility and that his letters offered only ordinary news value, not material of high caliber.

Washington J. B. Sheridan Missouri Committee On Public Utility Information Missouri God's Associated Press Tnday Federal Trade ‘Commission Sheridan Jth St. Louis Offirs News Association Wtters

Clements Addresses State Laundymen

Billings Montana June 22 AP Members of the Launderers association of Montana opened a two day meeting with Robert Pauline of Kalispell presiding. National officers William Fitch and Mrs Elizabeth S MacDonald spoke. J Burke Clements Helena chairman of the state industrial accident commission discussed state insurance laws as applied to the industry. Reports were given by president and secretary Guy Davidson Butte. Pauline acts as president since removal of Guy T Byrne from Butera Vort dand Ore.

Billings Launderers' Association of Montana Robert Pauline Kalispell National Association William 12. Fitch la Salle Elizabeth S. MacDonald Boston J. Burke Clements Helena Guy Davidson Butte Pauline Guy T. Byrne Butera Vort,dand Ore

Removal of Needle From Girl's Arm Fatal to 11 Year Old

Anaconda Montana reports Vivian Storey 11 died after a needle lodged in her right forearm during a summer job at the Anaconda Country Club. Doctors removed the needle but the tip broke off and caused fatal heart failure shortly after surgery. The incident began as a minor ailment but proved deadly.

Anaconda Vivian Storey George Storey Anaconda Country Club

Mrs Thurston Held for Murder in Montana Case

Missoula June 22 AP Mrs Wiliam Thurston 17 charged with the murder of Doris Wentworth 16 in district court information filed by County Attorney Dwight N. Mason arraignment set for tomorrow. The tragedy ended a automobile ride with five youths near Bowner eatty when Wentworth died from two gunshot wounds.

Missoula Wiliam Thurston Doris Wentworth Dwight N. Mason Wineersxary John Forkenbrock Bowe Ner Eatty Wentworth

Unethical Practices in Cotton Alleged in New York

New York cotton trader Lots N. Osmond obtained a temporary injunction in the state supreme court restraining the New York Cotton Exchange and cotton houses from delivering low grade cotton in violation of contracts. He alleges five New York houses moved large quantities of substandard cotton to demoralize contract holders and break price structures, with exchange knowledge, seeking $500 damages. The note closes with a separate item about ambassador Culbertson’s family.

New York Lots N. Osmond State Care Preme New York Cotton Exchange Neithers Exchange Tustier Lydow Osmonds Anderson, Clayton and Company George H. McFadden and Brothers Osmond

Coupe plunges into irrigation ditch near Normal College

Dillon June 22 Gerald Stewart and Louise Allred of Selway sheep ranch escaped serious injury after a coupe plunged into the Linion irrigation ditch on Atlantic street near the Normal college. The vehicle overturned in about four feet of water as the bridge abutment broke away. City water truck had previously damaged the bridge and blocked the street. Stewart swerved to miss an obstruction, struck the abutment, and the car rolled into the canal. quick bystander action helped save them.

Dillon Gerald Stewart Louise Allred Selway Atlantic Street Normal College Stewart Hine

Wool Market Slows As Buyers Lead Prices Higher In Some Districts

Boston reports the wool market is slow with prices favoring buyers though not by much. Foreign markets show irregular activity while domestic demand remains cautious. Current prices span various grades from Delaines to combing wools across Texas, New England, and Montana with notable regional deviations by month and quality.

Boston Kerrville Texas Clea Horton Bet Tirand

Weather and trade notes aid apparel dealer outlook

New York reports a spell of irregular rainfall delaying crop ripening in the central south while northern areas see rains retarding trade but boosting basic crop prospects. A late week warm spell boosts apparel distribution in the central west middle states and New England. Overall output and factory operations face curtailment. shoe and apparel sectors show weaker activity though steel and iron are steadier. Weekly bank data show a gain of 32.4 percent with 13,080, 140,900 in deposits credited.

New York Bradstreet Kohli Central West Middle States New England

England adds four new industries, employing nine hundred thousand

In the past four years England has established four new industries and provided work for about 874 thousand people. The transformation reflects a broad shift in the economy and labor market across the nation.

England

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