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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1925

Page

10

Woman Who Shot Rival May Face Trial This Week

Missoula reports indicate Mrs Clyde Long will be tried at the March term of Sanders county district court for the murder of Mrs Ora Pierce in Plains on February 12. Gunther, the man both women pursued, is held as a material witness. Long was arrested at Thornton hospital, wounded herself after shooting Pierce.

Missoula Clyde Long Sanders County Ora Pierce Plains Thompson Theodore Lentz Long Pierce Long Home George Gunther Gunther Thompson Falls

White Sulphur Notes and Community Movements

White Sulphur Springs notes report residents’ travels including Collins’s return from Long Beach and Moore’s improved health in the same city, plans of wights to move into a Murray hill bungalow, and Hirleman’s transfer to Dallas National Bank. Various visits, social events, and local errands fill this week’s community roundup.

Marcha R. S. Collins Long Beach Cal John T. Moore Kennebet James L. Johnston Eagle Creek Charles H. Wight Murray Hill George B. Nagues James H.stewart Southern California Carl Hirleman First National Bank Dallas National Bank of Dallas Ore Hirleman Oregon Mer. Hirleman Meg. FE. P. Edwards T. J. Twohey Sherman Hotel Lester C. Rader John Lund Carlson Lingshire Dr. Campbell Harlowton White Sulphur Springs George H. Burt Our City Leslie Watson Archie Watson Watron Wilbur H. Rader Fort Logan Pat Kenney Cassie Mountain B. E. Atkins Henry Logshire J. O. Berg Lennep J. C. Simon Shannon George Ringling AL Tarfield Minneapolis Hampton

Composer Moszkowski Dies in Paris at 79

Moritz Moszkowski, renowned pianist and composer born August 23 1854 in Breslau Germany, died at his Paris home on March 9. His long career included landmark works for piano and orchestral color, leaving a lasting impact on Romantic era music.

Pers Paris Moritz Moszkowsk Breslau Germany

Lost Boys in Glacier Rumored Trapping Winter With Trapper

Missoula reports that Joseph and William Wrhithead, Chicago men who vanished in Glacier National Park last August, are said to be spending winter with a local trapper in the park district. Rumors say they plan a fur trapping expedition, moving food and gear to a remote camp and returning only after months away. Their mother, Mrs. Dora Whitehead, believes they were kidnapped and last seen two miles from the road toward Belton or Canada, eight miles from the Lewis Hotel, on August 24 while en route from Granite Park to the Lewis Hotel.

Missoula Joseph William Wrhithead Chicago Glacier Park Vici Park District Glacier National Park Atier Marten Dora B. Whitehead Belton Canada Lewis Hotel Granite Park

Mine at Colstrip Resumes Operations with New Equipment

Forsyth March 9 the Colstrip mine resumes operations after a six week shutdown for installing a Bucrrus shovel to load coal. Nearly 200 cars of coal were shipped to Forsyth last week. The eight ton capacity shovel will load coal while the existing shovel handles stripping, and the new gear nearly doubles output as the two shifts may soon run.

Forsyth Colstrip Mince

Hobson Women Start Cleanup Campaign

The Hobson Women’s club met at Mrs. S. B. Fairbank’s home with assistants Mrs. Harold Godley and Miss Love Marvel. The program titled Our Backyard featured talks on beautifying the town and plant life suited to local soil. The 40-member group voted a 10 percent per capita assessment for the International Council of Women quinquennial convention in Washington next May.

Treasury International Council of Women Washington

Popular women noted in congressional record from Poplar club

The Poplar Woman's club through its legislative committee led by Mrs. Lois Meidel Mrs. Della Bruner and Mrs. Jara Diggles is cited in a recent Congressional Record. Letters from Senator Walsh and Wheeler and W R Castle support the Harding Hughes world court reservation measure.

Poplar Poplar Woman's Club Legislative Committee Lois Meidel Della Bruner Jara Diggles Congressional Record Scott Leavitt Committee On Foreign Affairs Leavitt Meidel United States Harding Coolidge Hughes Della Bruger Clara Diggles Walsh BR. Wheeler W. R. Castle World Court

Brothers Blown Up by Percussion Cap

In Hamilton on March 9 an accident cost 12 year old William Merry his left hand and injured his brother Fred, 45, near his eye after finding dynamite caps and matches in a barn. William’s four year old brother witnessed and alerted others. Both boys were treated at Hamilton hospital where William’s injured fingers and thumb required amputation.

Hamilton William Merry Fred Nays William Hamilton Hospital

Veteran Engineers Honored at Forsyth Banquet

Forsyth March 9 A banquet at the Masonic hall honored E E Denis and James Eckels engineers on the Yellowstone I division who retired after more than forty years service from the Northern Pacific railroad. The pair received gifts from Forsyth BG of L E lodge 195 and Glendive GLA lodge. When they first arrived Forsyth was a small village with three stores a blacksmith shop and two frame houses.

Forsyth Northern Pacific Railroad Glendive Masonic Hall E. E. Denis James Eckels L. E. Lodge No G. L A. Lodge Denis and Eckels

Deer Lodge Plans Team Entry For Great Falls Bowling Tourney

Deer Lodge Bowling Association voted to send a five man team to the Great Falls tournament later this month. They also approved a city tournament this month with prizes and medals for top averages and team finishers. A committee of A G Luedeman Jack Steinberger Karl Zur Muehlen and E M Keeley was appointed to arrange a banquet on April 2.

Deer Lodge Deer Lodge Bowling Association Great Falls Messrs A. G. Luedeman Jack Steinberger Karl Zur Muehlen E. M. Keeley

Chinese Transferred to Cascade Jail on Drug Act Charges

Great Falls March 9 The Chinese population of Cascade county jail grew to three Sunday when Yea Sing of Billings indicted by a federal grand jury last Wednesday under the Harrison drug act was brought to Great Falls by W C Packard deputy U S marshal and Deputy Sheriff Arthur Anderson. Two other Orientals from Havre were brought to Great Falls Saturday. All will be arraigned in court this morning. George Perry 49 also of Billings was lodged on a similar charge.

Great Falls Cascade County Yea Sing Billings W. C. Packard United States Arthur Anderson Havre George Perry

East Montana Finds Snow to Its Liking

Billings on Saturday woke to several inches of new snow with melting by afternoon turning roads to water. Total precipitation reached 16 inches per local observer TV. W Peterson. Ground thawed widely and little wind reduced drifting. Farmers reported reseeding may be needed in some areas while others saw healthy fall wheat and early spring plantings. A British fashion novelty features a velvet shoe dyed to resemble a leopard print.

Billings TV. W. Peterson

Montana Boy Promoted in Army Amid Wide Circle of Friends

Russell Marsh of Deer Lodge has been promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant in the 104th Division 46th Infantry of the Reserve Corps. He enlisted after the entry of the United States into the war and has served in the regular army and reserve. Marsh earned his first lieutenant rank at Camp Hancock Georgia, where he has held the post for several years.

Youth Dies Under Wheels of a Wagon in Crane

Sidney reports Herman Hansen thirteen year old son of Mrs Neal Stewart of Crane was killed when a team of horses hitched to a wagon ran away. He had finished hitching and was stepping toward the wagon when he fell under the wheels. The injuries fractured ribs from the spine and he died shortly after without regaining consciousness.

Sidney Herman Hansen Neal Stewart Crane Hansen

Will of George Mac Bain Leaves Vast Sum To Be Distributed

The estate of George Mac Bain, a wealthy solitary Scotsman, leaves about $300,000 to be given away at the discretion of his executors. Smaller bequests are made to two nephews and other named beneficiaries, with guidance on the allocation of remaining funds.

Longon George MacBain

Capsis, Silver Bow Legislator, Getting Along at Hospital

John J. Capsis, Silver Bow county representative, shows gradual improvement after surgery for hernia at St James hospital. Doctors say the condition remains serious. yesterday many visitors were turned away from his room at the hospital.

I Capsis Silver Bow Butte John J. Capsis St. James Hospital Capsis T. J. B. Shanley

Girl Lights Match Burned Residence in Butte

A fire at 313 Walnut street destroyed most of a four room house owned by Mrs. Adeline Sutsman. Seventeen year old status mis 13-year-old Margaret Sytsman lit a match while searching for a pin, started the blaze, and neighbors aided with garden hoses as firefighters fought flames outside city limits. The home is not insured.

Butte March Adeline Sutsman Walnut Street Margaret Sytsman Bartlett's

Troy Residents Seek Cement Sidewalk District Expansion

A petition signed by most taxpayers on the south side of Missoula avenue was presented to the city council in Troy on March 9 asking for cement sidewalks. The council authorized Engineer Templeman to check sidewalk grade and estimate costs, then form a special improvement district to fund standard sidewalk construction extending three blocks from L. A. Hosae residence corner down the street.

Troy Missoula Avenue Templeman L. A. Hosea

Sandpoint Lumber resumes operations after long shutdown

The Sandpoint Lumber and Pole company in Sandpoint restarted its sawmill this week after months of closure. The 200 workers are preparing gear for the season, with about 1.5 million feet of logs dumped into ponds during winter. The company expects the 1925 season to be prosperous and run through December.

Troy Sandpoint Lumber and Pole Company

Expenditures for Russian Education Rise Sharply

Expenditures by the Russian soviet government for public education this year will total between 160 million and 190 million dollars, more than double the 1923 24 fiscal year outlay, according to a statement from the Russian information bureau released in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Russian Information Bureau

Take Salts for a Kidney Backache

This ad promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush kidneys and bladder, reduce acid buildup after rich meals, and ease back pain. It advises drinking water, consuming four ounces of Jad Salts daily for a few days, and medical kidney checks twice yearly. Includes claims of health benefits and ease of use.

Speed Detectives to Patrol City Buses and Traffic

Police plan plain clothes detectives to ride city buses to curb speeding and racing with other vehicles after a surge in accidents. Detectives will monitor driver behavior and issue warnings or citations as needed to restore safe street conditions.

Tokio

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