Dairy Cattle Held Up By Washout On Oregon Short Line
Missoula June 23 dairy cattle shipment of 72 head bought in Bitter Root valley and Missoula is delayed by a washout on the Oregon Short Line south of Butte. Buyer from Los Angeles faces three to four weeks delay and added freight costs around 500 dollars as nine tenth of a mile of track washed out and buses haul passengers between Butte and Dillon. Some freight is detoured via Northern Pacific from Butte to Spokane.
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Missoula
Bitter Root Valley
Oregon Short Line
Butte
Los Angeles
A. Dumiler
Spokane
Portland
Oregon
Northern Pacific
Hutte
Falls in Cesspool: Girl Clings to Pole, Saved by Neighbor
Betty McQuery, six, spent an hour in a cesspool near her home thirty miles west of Sidney Monday night before her mother found her gripping a pool pole. A neighbor freed her after she was detected clinging to the pole.
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Cesspool
Sidney
Betty McQuery
Arm
Here
Flathead Lake Receding Probe by Geologist at Kalispell
W A Lamb United States Geological Survey engineer reported Flathead Lake likely near the crest of high water for the season after reviewing the automatic gauge reading. He spoke with P N Bernard Kalispell Chamber of Commerce secretary following the reading.
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Flathead Lake
Kalispell
W. A. Lamb
United States Geological Survey
Lamb
P. N. Bernard
Confidence game targets Great Falls property
In Great Falls on June 2 a dubious confidence scheme appears tied to the Jefferson Hennepin addition near the city. Telegrams between E. Hibbard of Tinuhhard Abstract and the National Bank of New Mexico at Raton indicate attempts to sell lots described as valuable, though taxes show the parcels have been unpaid since 1915 and county records place them three and a half miles from town with no utilities.
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Great Falls
E. Hubbard
Tinuhhard Abstract Company
Hubbard
National Bank of New Mexico
Raton
W.om
Hibbard
Heavening
Roosters Drag Doll Cart On Ranch Ride
Sweetgrass reports two roosters yoked to a doll cart pulled by two young girls on a ranch. The animals showed some movement with encouragement, hinting at possible improvement if trained. Harlowton notes Shelly Stevens built a two seated buggy named Lindbergh with a flaming red body, black hood, and yellow wheels.
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Sweetgrass
Harlowton
Tiarlawton
Shelly Stevens
Lindbergh
Naire Lindbergh
Runaway Boys Live Four Days on 68 Cents Great Falls Tale
Harold Daniels and Shirl Daniels ages 14 and 12 ran away from Havre home Sunday. They traveled on foot toward Great Falls, rode with motorists, then bicycles to Vaughn, where deputies arrested them Wednesday night. They had 12 cents left of the original dollar, planned to visit an aunt in Spokane, and their parents were not informed.
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Great Falls
Bob Gordon
Harold Daniels
Shirl Daniels
Vaughn
Havre
Daniels
Hill County
Box Elder
Tex Elder
Big Sansly
CC Johnson
Adolph Grasseschi
Spokane
Air Atint
Boys Struck by Lightning Recover From Shock
Martinsdate June 23 report: Merry and George Hayes were thrown to the ground during a recent hail storm. They escaped serious injury though stunned. Their father started unhooking the team as lightning approached. The horses panicked and the boys were struck but survived.
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Martinsdate
Merry
George Hayes
Bays
Martinsdale News Roundup Highlights Social Scenes
June notes from Martinsdale include Nellie tte visiting from Roundup and staying at Lyews ranch Twacrot. Local bridge club at Aloha elected Miss Baby Sette president and Miss Marion Graves secretary treasurer. Families attended picnics at Nevada canyon and Narrows, with residents visiting White Shiphur Springs.
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Aloha Bridge
Baby Sette
Marion Graves
Prank Sheehy
Rhiedamta
Seing Beach
Arthur Evensam
Hlarlod Hover
J. W. Breen
Letlerh Breen
Nevada Canyon
Ikeda
Upper
Canyon
Laura Freezer
Mallon Coates
Inabnic
White Shiphur Springs
Glacier park snow melts as summer arrives
Apgar notes the snow line rapidly ascending with sunlit days in Glacier National Park. Lake McDonald stays high for about two weeks, edges crowded as water laps logs and camps. Bears roam nearby while campers and cabin renters from the east arrive as waters recede.
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Glacier Park
Peaka
Lake McDonald
Lightning Strike Damages Home in Glendive
A severe electrical storm hit Glendive on June 23 lasting about an hour. Lightning struck A J Diercks home twice, damaging the chimney and front wall. the Diercks children slept through the strikes without injury as the bolt traveled through the upper porch area and into the room below.
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Glendive
A. J. Diercks
Thi City
Diercks
Bear Succeeds in Revenge Bear Canes Cow to Break Nec
St Ignatius June 2 Joe Cote reports a two year old cow killed by a prowling bear. The owner baited and killed the bear two days later. The bear’s skin was sold at the meat market.
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St. Ignatius
Joe Cote
St. Coatings
Cote
Chris Euch
Local Docket of Visitors and Births in Toston
June 24 itemizes visiting residents and arrivals in Toston including Drew Frater Bozeman Garret Rudeck Helena Anson Tengelt from Bozeman Miss Eleanor Tlargrove Townsend and remarks on Miss Margaret Jennings hosting Audrey Alen Also noted are Mr and Mrs James Bembrick from Doze man and birth announcement of a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Anderson at Theee Forks with travelers Mr and Mrs Charles Stanton Grand Rapids Mich en route to California stop in Fostan to visit cousins and Mr and Mrs Thomas Hulher
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Toston
O'Meara
East Mefena
Jack Kall
Helena
Margaret. Jennings
Audrey Alen
Jeff Sharp
Tostan
Sifteen
James Anderson
Theee
Stranded Veterans Struggle With Ditch Car Near Missoula
Two wounded veterans left in a wilderness beyond Missoula after their car plunged 30 feet below the road. They endured two nights and two days, scavenging food and blankets, while strangers helped them sell the vehicle for 15 dollars. They planned to continue to Spokane, having crossed many states except Alabama.
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Missoula
Spokane
Garden City
Gold Creek
Francis M. Tee
al Stane
Union
Alabama
Basin community notes from Mt. Washington mine visitors
T J Connor and Bert Brothers came from the Mt. Washington mine to spend the day with families. Neihart visitors include Henry Grruter Lee Jarobann Glen HaY Bill Fleming. Dr J J Davis and Dr Donahue of Butte visited Basin homes. Mrs Henry Nelson and children returned home from Butte with Mrs Cherry. Mrs Louis Jacques returned from Carlson ranch Bernice. Mr and Mrs Van Werhan to move to Butte for summer. they formerly ran Becker ranch. Delia Laisette left Helena after three weeks with Arthur Labelle. Floyd Collins of Radersburg visited. Mrs Copperwas of Rutte called on Basin friends. Birdie Sturman of Neihart visited T J Connor home en route from Butte. Mr and Mrs Joe Nugent and family of Boulder called. George Werham of Clancy visiting en route to Great Falls. Mrs Rose Taylor returned to Butte after nine weeks visiting relatives. Jack Turner of Butte visited Basin on business and stayed with Henry Loiselle.
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T. J. Connor
Bert Brothers
Mt. Washington
Henry Grruter
Lee Lee Jarobann
Neihart
It. J. Connor
Glen Ha
Bill Fleming
J. J. Davis
Butte
H. E. Loiselle
Donahue
Watte
Henry Nelson
Basin
Cherry
Louis Jacques
Carlson Ranch
Bernice
van Werhan
Butte Secon
Werham
Becker Ranch
Mise Delia Laisette
Helena
Arthur Labelle
Floyd Collins
Radersburg
Brad
Copperwas
Friends
Birdie Sturman
Joe Nugent
Boulder
George Werham
Clancy
Great Falls
Rose Taylor
Jack Turner
Henry Loiselle
Barbecue Pit Featured in Russell's Cal Home
Great Falls June 2 Mrs Nancy Russell widow of the late Charles Russell the cowboy artist and her son Jack are in Great Falls after wintering in Pasadena Calif next month they will leave for the Russell cabins at Lake McDonald Glacier Park The Pasadena home named Trails End houses the artist's works and will ship the late artist's library of history and western literature The house mirrors Aztec Indian Spanish design with driftwood woodwork and a cream stucco exterior A Pasadena patio fire pit recalls intimate life gatherings and the gallery showcases Russell's pictures and models including The Range Father in a huge Spanish fireplace scene.
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Great Falls
Nancy Russell
Charles M. Russell
Jack
Pasadena
Calif
Russell Cabs
Lake McDonald
Glacier Park
Mia
Russell
Mount Wilson
Father
Russel
Father and Son Reunite After 28 Years in Montana
Miley City reports a 28 year separation ends as John Bidwell, seeking his family from San Marcos and eastern Montana, is reunited with his son in Billings. Sheriff’s office staff, led by T. W. Polly, traced the son to Tidwell of the Public Utility company. Father and son share relief and gratitude for the long-awaited connection.
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Miley City
John Bidwell
Billings
Mr. Bidwell
San Marcos
Cal
Montana
T. W. Polly
Sheriff's Office
J. [. Tidwell
Fence holes shut as fair grounds celebrate July 2 3 4
Missoula reporters note youngsters eyeing holes in the fair grounds fence as a celebration nears on July 2 3 and 4. Officials decide holes must be covered to keep the event orderly while youths discuss the coming festivities and possible bottle and sack revenues.
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Missoula
Hales
Wes Peat
Phil Sheridan
Six Year Old Killed Dragged by Shetland Pony Near Glendive
Frank Starr reports his son, Ed Starr's six year old, died after his foot jammed in a stirrup while guiding a Shetland pony through a gate on a Montana ranch. The pony dragged the boy about a half mile before stopping. he died en route to Glendive hospital. The army saddle straps were too long for the boy.
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Glendive
Frank Starr
Ed Starr
Federal Agent for Glasgow Station Set
Jane 23. Harry Hollad, federal prohibition officer here since last fall, left last night for Glasgow where he is to be stationed in the future. His place here still be filled at onto. Mr. Malland's record was cited yesterday by a member of the sheriff's force as the best ever made by any federal agent stationed here. Within the last month he made several captures and on many occasions he scored on several consecutive days. Hail in Richland county for 10 days without damage prompts bail insurance concerns.
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Jane
Harry Hollad
Prohibition
Glasgow
Onto
Malland
Sheriff's Force
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