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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
7
A warrant was issued for Roy Campbell of Winifred, a former school board member, on a forgery charge. Complainant A. A. Stedman alleges Campbell used a forged Williams seal to cash a $30 claim for services. Campbell, not a trustee now, faces next week’s hearing as details emerge.
Bozeman June 24 Fire Chief W C Matthews describes a miniature brick and concrete play house at the college. Firemen under chief and college staff build it to demonstrate fire fighting methods for the Firemen Short course and Montana State Firemen's convention activities.
Livingston June 22 a check drawn over 110 years ago by the Northern Pacific railroad in favor of Curtis Whiteaker was cashed this week in St Paul. Issued April 6 1909 by A M Cleland and countersigned by E E Nelson the check was tied to a Kalama Wa agent remittance. Records destroyed but likely covered a ticket later returned. Nelson now passenger traffic manager. Cleland retired in Denver.
About 1,500 people from Powell County filled Pioneer to watch a rodeo in the revived mining town. Spectators saw notable bronco riding and a string of dancing drones, with open-air dance and evening entertainment drawing many. Local photographer M Wartley captured several scenes of the events.
Carlisle Dodge completes a new store at the mountain settlement of Hays and plans a house warming dance next Saturday. A new string of fox rabies for tourists’ use will be ready for the summer season. Cabins are conveniently furnished for mountain campers.
County Agent Peterson Byron Neace and Elmer Collier left Monday June 15 by auto for the Cheyenne reservation near Mobridge South Dakota. They will secure pasture for their cattle and other stockgrowers. A trainload of cattle will be shipped to pasture until late fall, then part will be sold and the rest brought home for winter if arrangements can be made.
A federal court awarded the government 9312 dollars and 60 cents in a Blackwell Lumber Co case over the Charlie Creek fire near Emida Idaho in the St Joe National Forest. The 2284 acre blaze burned 700 acres of national forest land and tested Idaho forest law.
A Livingston business man mistakenly ordered his car sent to a shop for repairs and later forgot the instruction to leave it there. He then saw a man drive the car away, reported it as stolen, and the sheriff's office broadcast a description statewide. The garage later called to say the car was fixed and at his disposal.
June 22 John Sands of Christina brother of Emma Sands was severely injured while harnessing a horse that suddenly went wild. He suffered a probable arm fracture and remained in serious condition at St Joseph's hospital with medical attention ongoing.
Great Falls June 22 T M Robinson deputy collector of internal revenue in Great Falls added an exemption to his own income tax. It was renamed this morning when Ward was received to the local office of his marriage to Miss Alesina Gilbault of Great Falls in Missoula last Wednesday evening. Robinson has been stationed here for several years and left on vacation a week ago. His wife had been employed as secretary to W B Finley at the First National Bank building.
Missoula June 22. Three fawns once doomed to death are now thriving on the Paul Queanell place in the Orchard Homea district. The oldest, Dearie, has lived there two years, while the others, Fit and Tommie, were rescued a year ago after their mother was shot. Deputized wardens and a local veterinarian nursed them to health, and now the three deer roam the alfalfa and fruit trees, coming when called. They show little unrest aside from imagined jealousy over their benefactors.
Denton June 22 A truck driven by L S Saunders of Stanford Milling was struck by passenger train No 135 at a crossing west of the depot. The truck, entering town from the elevator, was wrecked with the box and rear wheels thrown about 100 feet. Saunders remained in the seat and escaped with a bruised arm and slight daze after the truck overturned into a ditch as witnesses at the depot heard the engineer’s frantic signals.
Many friends attended the funeral service for William D. Robb, a pioneer resident of this city, held Sunday afternoon at Kendrick Naval Chapel. The Rev. Evert Top of the Presbyterian church conducted the services and interment followed at Hill cemetery.
A man parked his car near Park and Washington streets last night. Thieves stole the vehicle with a baby in the back seat. The infant cried loudly as the car sped away and the thieves fled the scene.
Garfield Tonkin has been appointed receiver for the General Surety Company of Montana by referee E. Lafgren. Tonkin will serve until creditors select a trustee. The firm filed for voluntary bankruptcy last Saturday, with main office in this city and branches in Milan City, Livingston, Great Falls and Helena.
M and Sula June 22. That the recent rains in the Bitter Root valley helped peas grown for the Stevensville cannery. Manager I M Pritchard said crops could withstand more rain as rainfall soaked only three or four inches deep, refreshing the crop and promising better harvests for farmers in the Walter area.
Butte June 22 officers raided the Rocky Mountain cafe in Meaderville where Rambling games were said to operate. A roulette table and two card tables were confiscated. The game was reportedly broken up just before police entered. No arrests were made.
Frank Gunn former roadhouse proprietor Bear Shelby was convicted of murder in 1928. Today District Judge S r M. Vatteraley sentenced him to 37 years 412 months in prison. Gunn had been convicted of murder in the first degree on appeal the state supreme court remanded for a new trial then affirmed conviction on lesser degrees and modified the judgment accordingly.
Warrenton reports Deputy Game Warden John Plank has spent days removing blue herons from Wheatland and Meagher counties. He claims to have killed 187 on the Musselshell and over 290 on Musselshell tributaries, citing protected status of the birds south of Mantenn where they are considered predatory, though only wardens may kill them locally.
Kalispell June 22 A county official reports significant timber loss in the Northwest Montana North Fork area after last Tuesday storm. About 35 to 44 percent of timber near Teakettle ranger station to Great Northern Flat was felled or blocked roads. A brush disposal crew worked, cars were stranded, and several cabins were crushed but no injuries occurred.
Rev Charles McAughey of Tacoma charged at a Northwest Methodist meeting that Governor Martley attended a party in Olympia during the legislature, which led to the arrest of several men on liquor charges.
Missoula June 22 Indications point to a record 600 students for the nine week summer session at the State University. Dr Ht Clapp president reported after Saturday's registration noting 535 students had completed and 545 began registering. Comparisons show increases in male enrollments while female totals decline. Registration expected to taper after this week with more scholars entering July for a short three week term.
A swarm of bees settled in a gasoline tank at Partington garage on Saturday, disorganized the area, and was driven away by water. The owner plans eviction steps if needed, noting past swarms in local homes and a taxi business where bees occupied a vehicle. The incident highlights recurring bee invasions in the town.
On June 14 Judge F Paul will announce the appointment of a Roosevelt county commissioner to replace Andrew Varbo Freid who resigned due to ill health. The new commissioner will represent the Froid district. At a mass meeting W C Adams a farmer was endorsed for the plate. Other names have been presented to Judge Paul.
Great Falls June 22 Mias Jean Gordon twenty and daughter of Bob Gordon former Cascade county sheriff suffered back injuries not regarded as serious at her father's ranch near Best Sunday She rode a horse in a corral when it bucked throwing her against an obstruction and she was brought to Deaconess hospital for treatment.
In Missoula on June 22, three ditch companies that withdraw water from the river used the low flow to clean river intakes and boost canal supply. The Montana Power Company released water from Milltown Dam Saturday night, enabling the work and allowing access to the channel. The cooperative effort aims to increase irrigation capacity for the district.
Imprints of leaves from maple oak blue spruce and ferns were found in rock at a hillside cut near Beebe about 24 miles south of Miles City during road construction. Samples were brought to town by Ed Whitheck and Jett for examination at the Commercial club offices.
Two showers near Malta on Saturday evening raise beet growers' hopes as rain improves conditions for beet crops though grains and range grasses see little benefit. Local farmers anticipate steadier moisture aiding root crops and overall farm prospects.
Anaconda June 22 One of the most successful outdoor sport events in years occurred at Mount Hags dude ranch on Georgetown lake. The day featured a fly casting tournament with many proficient western Montana anglers, plus boating water sports and impromptu races. A barbecue at 6 pm drew a holiday crowd despite late heavy showers. Mild morning weather lured hundreds to the lake roads as Diente parties and fishing parties filled the area.
Lewistown June 22 Jos eph A. Rawls 49 longtime Milwaukee railroad conductor in Montana dies from a mastoid operation. He came to Lewistown in 1909 and served as Knights Templar commander, Boy Scout leader, county high school board chairman, and Presbyterian elder. He leaves Mrs Rawls and four children. his parents a prominent lawyer live at Plattsmouth Neb. Also note: Hungary requires 29 percent alcohol in all motor gasoline.
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