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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1929
Page
8
Daud Long Fox, 22, was found dead in a corral at Ledgepole on the reservation. His head showed two crushing blows, one atop the head and one across the forehead, with horses present. A saddle and bridle were nearby, and a liquor odor lingered as authorities consider a possible accidental kicking between 10 and 11.
The Metropolitan Building corporation, entirely run by Great Falls men, unveils plans for a three story modern apartment house costing $130,000 at 600-06 Second Avenue North. Excavation starts today by Pappin & Dudley. Board includes W Russel Strain, Floyd Pappin, Fred R. Dudley, A W Strain, and George H. Shanley. Building to have eight apartments per floor with reinforced concrete, full basement, fireproof, and completed by 145 feet. Articles of incorporation to be filed soon.
Billings June 24 His left arm mangled while working in the Laurel railroad yards Harry Pendinger Northern Pacific switchman was brought to Billings where he was operated on There were no witnesses and Pendinger then worked at Laurel for several years suffered severe blood loss and could not recount the circumstances The man was found minutes after the accident and taken to a Laurel physician.
Great Falls hosts a dance marathon with entrants invited from Butte and elsewhere for a $1,000 cash prize. Entries go to J H Hughes, adjutant of the Great Falls post, with plans to hold the event in another city.
Cascade County reports grasshopper incursions threatening spring grain. Heaviest damage observed between Portage and Goodale along field edges, with more hoppers in other areas. County Agent R. E. Cameron urges immediate countermeasures using a four pound arsenic to 100 pounds bran solution to destroy the pests.
Dan Mooney and Frank Shea were arraigned before Police Judge Dan F. Shea on vagrancy charges. Both rejected probation offers and received 60 day county jail terms with a stay in the county jail for the summer after failing to prove they could find work. Mooney claimed he sought a “cool place to work” and pledged to quit Butte in 30 minutes. Shea cited a broken hand last December and recent unemployment.
Miss Ruth R. Nichols, aviatrix, departs Butte after lunch refueling as she tours the United States for aviation. She and crew in Curtiss Robin aircraft praise Butte airport as one of the best, resting at the E-2 ranch near Missoula during their six thousand mile journey.
June 28 at the W. D McKenzie ranch near Harlo wton a car carrying Mrs Mc Donald and her young niece plunged into a 16 foot gully while en route to Livingston. The driver’s face struck the steering wheel. Mrs Mc Donald suffered a broken nose and jaw and was taken for medical care.
Police follow 48 clues in Lake County after robbers entered Father Dillon’s St Ignatius mission home during early mass and stole 150 dollars in cash and 300 dollars in checks. No suspects named. officers say clues point to someone familiar with the parish.
In Whitefish on June 28 pilot Cecil Gray and two passengers narrowly escaped serious harm when his Eagle Rock plane struck a downdraft near landing. The craft hit a fence and overturned but Gray shut off the engine, and the passengers, local high school boys Bill Reeves and Jessa Whitney, were only slightly jarred. Whitney previously survived a 80 foot plunge two years earlier.
Earl Eant yesterday shipped his twenty third carload of high grade work horses to his old home in Vermont and plans several more shipments this year. Knowing New England farmers’ needs he provides the class of animals in demand and reports ready sales at satisfactory prices.
Boulder items note Mrs. Walter G Wilson leaving for Havre for the state American Legion auxiliary convention. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Sands and family from Bainville, the Aspengrens hosting Sands, and Lyman H. Bennett with Court Stenographer F. B. Lavrie of Virginia City. Frank E. Ryan and James Lyons passed through en route to Yellowstone. County Superintendent Jennie Houghton traveled to Whitehall. Miss Freda Wessell left for Bozeman for a brother-in-law’s funeral. Clare McCauley guests Miss Mary LeRay in Philipsburg. John L. Glenn couple with Ruth headed to Wisconsin. Jack and Jim Mountjoy returned to Helena after a visit. Ed and Jim McCauley drove to Helena for a visit.
Red Lodge June 28 Small sons of J B Shandy farmer 100 miles west of Joliet found a black bear at the pig pen on their farm intent on meat His hide becomes a trophy in the Shandy home marking the first bear taken in 30 or 40 years The dog and family chased the bear up a tree Mr Shandy armed with a .22 rifle hesitated to shoot while one boy sought a larger gun from Al Sigg farm Hesigg hesitated suspecting a trick by a Practical Joker
In late August a party of twenty five to thirty Iowa homeseekers will travel to Missoula by the Northern Pacific railroad to view Western Montana land opportunities. They will tour Bitter Root valley for crop and climate observations, then proceed to Missoula to dine with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and be hosted by local farmers and chamber officials.
June 25 Deer Lodge Milwaukee shop master mechanic Ed Sears nursed a severely injured finger after a shotgun blast. He aimed at a gopher with a short barreled weapon and placed his finger over the muzzle, causing a partial finger wound and flesh loss near the first joint.
Avaconda June 23 report at the police station states Oscar Anderson of Stump town was uninjured when his car turned over near the Blues Bird poultry farm several miles east of Anaconda Wednesday evening. The right front wheel came off while in motion and the car veered into a fence.
Belgrade June 2 residents update including James Moore returning from California to visit his daughter Mrs Fritz in Lenore City Tenn. Egbert Newbury back from Harvard for vacation with parents. G White seriously ill at daughter Mrs Joe Parsons. Vacation Bible School at Presbyterian church ends term. Dr and Mrs J E Da Angeles visiting daughter Mrs Edward Hutchings. Mrs J P Reed back from Great Falls. David Bell released from Deaconess hospital to home. Miss Virginia Reeder a patient at Deaconess. Funeral services held for Mrs A S Cole at Baptist church. interment Sunset Hills Bozeman. Mr Me and Mrs Roy Hubbard return from trip east to Ruthven Pa and Fairfield. Mrs Dick Gale very ill confined to bed.
Grain markets react to rumors of a poor 1829 Canadian wheat crop with expectations of a lower Western Canada yield, while forecasts from trade growers suggest possible improvement if weather stays favorable. Prices rise for wheat and corn with ongoing reports from Minneapolis and other markets about moisture, protein content, and export prospects. In Montana and Bozeman a sheep-killing incident leads to death sentences for two suspects after a sheep depredation.
Bozeman June 28 California hosts welcome visitors from Minnesota Washington Kansas and Florida at a California party. A mobile radio set travels with the group as they tour from Maine to Mexico and the West over two summers. The park’s eight cabins fill nightly since late June, caretaker Edwin Rich reports, with some nights turning away campers. The peak car count was 18 with 49 guests in one night, while another night had 16 cars and 53 guests.
Missoula to Spokane highway in good condition says merchant R A Ruenauber of Plains who traveled with his wife and daughters. He reported the Plains to Missoula stretch took two hours and ten minutes and described the western route to Spokane as equally good.
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