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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1925

Page

8

Nying Man's Account Refers to Knife Wounding Death

Frank Zamarano, gravely injured in a February 25 stabbing, told county officials a Mexican man named Pete stabbed him near the Hernandez restaurant. He, with two partners, roomed in a shack. Pete is described as short and dark. Officials doubt the value of the statement, noting Zamarano expected to die and a post mortem cited sepsis from a severed spleen.

Billings Frank Zamarano Zamarano Geo. J. Smith Russell Sage C.§. Prater Pete Hernandez Sheriff Sage J. H. Graam E. M. Farr

Probation Officer Fends Off Attackers on Arizona Street

Jerome Duggan and John Hurley were charged with third degree assault in Justice Buckley's court after Probation Officer David J O Connor said the pair attacked him on South Arizona Street at 12 30 am Tuesday He fired warning shots and used his gun as a club stopping the assault In the confrontation Duggan was knocked unconscious and later arrested. Hurley fled but was identified O Connor said he would have shot if overpowering force had continued These events left O Connor with only clothing bloodied and no injuries to himself

Butte Jerome Duggan John Hurley Louis A. Buckley David J. O'Conner South Arizona Street Mr. O'Connor Justice Court Duggan O'Connor Arizona Street O’connor O'Conner Hurley

Two High School Kids Are Married

Bozeman residents Marshall Byrne and Phyllis Taylor surprised family by announcing their marriage in Livingston on October 1, 1924, witnessed by George W. Mason and Martin W. Zollman. Byrne, son of Mr and Mrs F M Byrne of Belgrade, attended Belgrade High School. Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Taylor of Bozeman, studied at Gallatin County High School.

Bozeman Marshall Byrne F. M. Brume Belgrade Phyllis ‘Taylor John L. ‘Taylor Livingston Q. T. Ragland George W. Mason Martin W. Zollman Gallatin County High School Belgrade High School

Local Afield Notes From Wolf Creek March News

Wolf Creek news item lists residents visiting Helena and returning home. Tad La Rock of South Fork, Marion Craig and Chris Barbien, Mrs. Martin Beverlein of Clemons, Mrs. James Clears, Mrs Wentz, and other locals made trips, hosted parties, or spent weekends with relatives.

Wolf Creek Tad la Rock South Fork Helena Marion Craig Chris Barbien Martin Beverlein Clemons James Clears Wentz Kulter Dien Howard Bowman A. J. Adams M.S. Davis Electric City John Pettersen Carden Melena Ce Craig Gus Koch WG Mason Craig Jos. Kukolsky la Grosser Frank Six Kelein Jack McDonough Helena PO Ob Eae

Relative Visit Ends with Farm Plans in State

Hobson report: Mrs Mac Lewis who came to tend her ill mother Mrs Jas Raw Sr returns to Los Angeles. Jas Raw Jr who came from Reno Nevada for a visit plans to stay a few weeks then farm in the area this summer.

Two Auto Thieves Given Two To Five Year Pens

In Butte on March 20 F E Doss and George Raven admitted in Judge Lynch s court they shifted from horseback to auto thefts. Each received two to five years hard labor at Deer Lodge. They pled guilty to grand larceny and were sought in Idaho Montana and Big Timber for other thefts. Police report 33 cars stolen this month with all but one recovered. several damaged. Thieves were captured after a woman identified them. two underage girls involved were found safe. Authorities warn prowler cars patrol streets to curb the boom in car thefts.

Butte F. E. Doss George Raven Jeremiah J. Lynch Deer Lodge Sheriff's Office Duggan Doss Raven Dubois Idaho Billings Big Timber Ellis Phillips John Duggan North Main Street

Ford plans air plane watercraft production

Detroit March 20 Associated Press reports Edsel Ford president of the Ford Motor Company says the firm will begin producing air plane waters once laboratory experiments are completed.

Associated P'ress Detroit T'ress Edsel Ford Ford Motor Company

Helena boy named cashier of bank during turnover

J Maurice Dietrich appointed cashier of the Deer Lodge Bank and Trust Company to replace W F Gulette who resigned weeks ago. Dietrich will join the board of directors and has been assistant cashier since the bank’s founding in 1920. He is Helena High School 1913 and MSU 1918 economics banker. He also serves as Kiwanis vice president. The board will include C H Williams president Peter Pauley VP C H Evans secretary with Martha Wallace J B Goose William Dingwall Thomas Geary and Dietrich.

Deer Lodge Mar J. Maurice Dietrich Deer Lodge Bank and Trust Company W. F. Gulette Dietrich Thomas Laughlin Mart F. Hayes Mr. Dietrich John Dietrich Helena Helena High State University Missoula Deer Lodge Kiwanis Club C. H. Willliams Peter Pauley C. H. Evans

Bonus Paid To Sugar Beet Farmers In Midland Empire

Billings March 20 additional payment of 1 dollar per ton totaling 401217 will be mailed to sugar beet growers in the Midland Empire by Great Western Sugar. W P Hogarty announces Montana totals reach 2548572 63 with 3 044 020 for the Midland Empire. The payout reflects the 1924 crop with bonuses based on net sugar prices.

Midland Empire Great Western Sugar Company W. P. Hogarty Montana Midland Lovell, Wyo Great Western Wyoming Colorado Nebraska Hogarty

Hobson Woman's Club Discusses Composer MacDowell

The Hobson Women's club met at Mrs. George Lamb's home with Mrs. Lamb and Miss Mary Flaherty as hostesses. The program focused on Amer ican composer MacDowell, reviewed by Mrs. Jennie Campbell who also played selections. Students Elizabeth Fairbank Margaret Woodward and Jane Cook performed piano solos. Annual election set for April 1.

Campbell

Montana rancher cashes in $700 investment at Miami boom

Big Timber March 20 W D McKenzie rancher and stockman bought corner property in Miami for 700. The village grew as a New York firm built a 1,000,000 hotel opposite his lot. The boom pushed its value to 28,000, a 4,000 percent gain, which he sold last week.

Big Timber W. D. McKenzie Miami Fla McKenzie New York

Still Found in Hay Barn Not Owned by Him

Townsend March 20 a squad from the federal dry force seized a large moonshine still found in the hay loft of the S. D. Seaver barn three miles from Townsend on the main highway. Seaver was arrested and released on bond after a P S Commissioner hearing. He says the still was owned and operated by others and will face federal court action.

Townsend Federal Dry Squad S. D. Seaver Seaver P. S Fred Bubser

Basin News notes arrivals, visits, and obituaries in Basin

Basin residents welcome visitors from Chicago and San Francisco as Burnell inspects Allport mines and Jib stockholders arrive. Miss Anna Brien dies after years of illness. her kin in Butte and Boulder mourn. Local notables visit Helena and Billings. St Patrick ball in Boulder draws many Basin folks. Naegeli earns high honors in Kirksville. Hanson funeral and Finland roots recorded.

Jos, Brien Eva Falch Boulder Lea Picot Lynn Falch Seattle John Hout San Bernardino Calif Joe B. Brien Butte Henry LaCasse Charlie Caron Charlie Carlson Billings Jansen Sandyig Lewisa Sponheim Boulder High School Sponheim Oscar Carlson Charles Carlson Bernice Adeline Loiselle Loiselle G. E. Barrick Helena Clyde Darby Jos Phil Smith D. Halford Mike Walsh Naegeli John Talville Hanson Basin Cemetery Mr. Hanson Nurmossa Vaasan Laanissa Finland Montana Charles Hietala Warner Stenback William Frantuita John Mononer Issac Oja Nestat Long

Irate Dog Lovers Offer $500 for Poisoner Scalp

In Missoula on March 20 a mass meeting of dog fanciers posted a $500 bounty for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the dog poisoner who struck two hunting dogs. Committees will approach the police chief and druggists to trace purchases of the poison used.

Missoula Garden City

Two Mountain Lions Shot Near Deer Herd near Fish Creek

Missoula reports Elmer Grove Dale and Bert Wendover hunted near Brown's cabin in upper Fish Creek and shot two mountain lions, a nine foot female and a seven foot male cub, as about 150 nearby deer watched. The hunters sought a bear den and the female lion charged them before being killed. the cub was wounded and later killed.

Grovedale Wendover

Meagher county stockmen meet on wild horses issue

Martinsdale reports a March 27 meeting at White Sulphur Springs to enforce provisions of house bill 289 about wild horses on the range. Local social notes list visits, parties, and civic matters including new ownership, street lighting plans, and a GE representation on a $3,000 power line project.

Martinsdale Meagher County Ratch W. B. Galvin Perry Moore Mr. Moore Toston Spokane Springs C. B. Johnson Third Street Loweth White Sulphur Springs Castle Mountain Mines, Inc Earle F. Angell Richard Manger Kiff Father le Clairs Gus Geisser J. L. Latimer Butte P. B. Reed Minneapolis

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