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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1925

Page

8

Governor to Lead Fifth Judith River Gun Club Banquet

Hobson Montanans expect Gov. J. E. Er seravill to headline the fifth annual Judith River Red and Gun club banquet in Hobson. The event features a Clay Pigeon Shoot with teams from Great Falls Lewistown and Billings, a turkey dinner and a mock initiation.

Moccasin Hobson Great Falls C. L. Flanagan Lewistown Nuck Ray Landis Bailey Flanagan Billings Harlowton Ryegate Stanford Moore Ladies’ Aid

U S Warden Returns from Special Duty in Eastern States

George E. Mushbach Montana Wyoming game warden, on special duty since October 12, returned to Billings. He assisted enforcement of the migratory bird treaty act, worked in Maryland Virginia and the Carolinas, and commanded a government patrol boat in Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. He noted eastern laws lag behind western practices.

Billings George E. Mushbach United States Montana-Wyoming Territory Federal Mushbach Washington Maryland Virginia North South Carolina Chesapeake Bay Potomac River East Dar East Tates

Two Women Injured When Autos Crash Near Fortores Corner

Two women were injured when a car driven by Tex collided with a truck at the Argone and Fortores corner shortly before midnight. Miller suffered a deep cut on her head and injuries to her nose from the wind shield. Nardi reportedly broke a leg and twisted an ankle. Joe Nardi drove the eastbound truck on Park Street as the other vehicle went north on Arison.

Buta Argone Fortores Mics Miller Nardi Iachine Joe Nardi Park Street Tex Arison Ree

Moore to Float Bonds for a New High Building

Moore votes to place a $20 000 bond issue on the school election to build a new high school in Moore. A recent state school inspector report warned that without expansion the existing quarters could fail probation and threaten the town’s future. Five mills in tax would cover the raise, deemed affordable by taxpayers to secure a modern, proud school.

Moore sThis

Great Falls Board Fights for Tuition From Nonresident

Great Falls school board defends its right to charge tuition to students outside the district. It filed an answer to injunction by W. W. Peterson seeking to stop $110 tuition for his son. The board cites state statutes granting fee authority and contends Peterson is a resident of Teton county with farms and grain business, challenging his Great Falls residency claim.

Great Falls W. W. Peterson Peterson Teton County

Yellowstone County Third in 1924 Farm Income

Yellowstone county ranked third in farm income for 1924 with a total of 5,945,100 from crops, live stock and livestock products, according to Jay G. Diamond of the Montana department of agriculture. Fergus county led with 8,606,300 and Sheridan with 6,962,700. non irrigated areas showed the largest gains over 1923.

Billings Yellowwstone Jay G. Diamond Montana Department of Agriculture Fergus County Sheridan

Boys Find a Tame Antelope at Butte

William Murphy and companions spotted a tame looking antelope north of Washoe park in Butte. News spread as sportsmen visited the site and observed the animal, which allowed approach to about twenty yards before bolting. The origin remains a mystery, marking the first antelope sighting in years in the area.

Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Pain Relief From Rheumatism

An old style ad extols Red Pepper Rub as a fast relief for rheumatism. It claims deep heat within minutes activates circulation, reduces congestion, and ends pain and soreness. The copy urges readers to apply immediately day or night and suggests the method outperforms older remedies.

Gage case at Warm Springs district court

Gina Kelly of Forsyth sues Susan Kipp and others linked to Warm Springs State Hospital alleging unlawful detention and a nonconsensual operation. Defense counsel requests deposition delays. judge allows a future trial setting for April term if needed. Defendants include nurse Susan Kipp and former superintendent Dr. R J Hathaway.

Anaconda Gina Kelly Forsyth Susan Kipp State Hospital For the Insane Warm Springs C. von Avery George B. Winston Kelly State Hospital Kipp the Springs R. J. Hathaway the State Hospital

Martinsdale News Roundup of Local Visitors and Legal Notices

Martinsdale brief items report Mrs Glenn Holmes return from Great Falls and locals planning moves to Kohrs Deer Lodge. Sheriff Ed MacRernolds and Dave Berg delivered papers in a bootlegging case from Lewistown. District court issued capiases against Theodore Kippen Otto Vestal and Thomas J McCurrey on prohibition violations with bonds set at $500. Numerous visits, travel between towns, ranch life updates and minor injuries fill the page with social notes and local business moves.

Martinsdale Glenn Holmes Great Falls Chris Lund Capias Theodore Kippen Otto Vestal Thomas J. McCurrey Mike Sutro Billings Frank Hefley Frank Madison Coates Miss Coates Meece B. D’autremont Harlowton Sennep M. T. Grande Carl Thompson Miss Ross Miss Hereim J. O. Berg Oswald Berg John Lucas St. James Hospital Butte Doores Starry Stewart Montevideo Minn Stewart Mary C. Johnson George Hutte Mildred Johnson Lust Castle Mines Howard Johnstons Castle Olyon, Hansen and Merrill Joln Tracy Robinson White Sulphur Springs John S. Coad California J. C. Schteppegrell and Son Thermopolis Wyo Ight MacDonald Buffalo

Woman Helps Raid Moonshine Still After Widowhood

A woman on East Curtis Street, believing bad moonshine killed her husband months ago, led police to a neighbor’s home where a fully equipped still was found. Officers seized a 30 gallon still 10 barrels of mash and 10 gallons of moonshine. the neighbor offered future cooperation against illicit moonshine.

Uniie East Curtis Street

Troy Sells Its Water Bonds Easily at 99.5

Troy city council accepted an option contract with Cantril Richards & Co. of Spokane for 36.7 million dollars in water bonds. The price offered was 95.5 with accrued interest, no conditions, and option until May 1 to allow bidding. Plans include gravity system from O'Brien Creek with a reservoir and 12 inch wooden mains.

Troy Canstril,Richards & Co Spokane A. N. Cantril Cantril O’brien Creek O'Brien Creek

Conley Again Chooses Deer Lodge Mayor Ticket

Deer Lodge voters selected a citizens ticket for the April 6 general election. Frank Conley was nominated for mayor with Harry Peterson as police judge and aldermen Ed ward Scar Edward O'Neil Edward Mc Lean and Jerome Han ill named for the four wards.

Deer Lodge Citizens Frank Conley Harry Peterson Edward Scar Edward O'Neil Edward McLean Jerome Hanill

Jury Finds Stacey Slew Two Kemps

Mites City March 24. John Kemp and his son George known as Jim were murdered by J Arthur Stacey who later killed himself. Coroners jury found Stacy’s act followed an inquest into the Mizpath tragedy. The Kemps were killed Saturday morning and their bodies with Stacey’s were found Sunday near the Stacey ranch on Powder River.

Mites City John Kemp George Jim J. Arthur Stacey Mizpath Kemps Stacey Stacey Ranch Powder River Jim) Kemp

Clarence Martin and Northward Travel Notes Local Social Roundup

Clarence Martin heads to Seattle from Lennep before continuing travel. Mr and Mrs Earl Wells of Lennep spent the weekend with friends near Josephine. John Lucas and family return from coast trip and plan home at their Ringling ranch. They visit White Sulphur with Mrs Mary Lucas before ranch visit. Mr and Mrs J H Measey host a dinner with Mrs Anna Carr honored. bridge scores shared. Mrs Carr visits daughter Mrs Bruce DeLong of Lowetth. Mr and Mrs Wool Higgins hosted Ringling basketball team at a six o'clock dinner last Friday.

Clarence Martin Lennep Seattle Earl Wells Iy Josephine John Lucas Ringling Mary €. Lucas J. H. Measey Anna Carr Bridge Carr Bruce DeLong Lowetth

Patronage probe in the South under Justice department

The department of justice launches a broad investigation into alleged patronage sales in Georgia and South Carolina. Officials expect documentary evidence and inspector reports to shake the Republican groups in both states. Georgia and South Carolina Republicans face accusations of demanding fees and covert payments to secure post offices and appointments, with several state leaders seeking White House access.

Malcom N. Timmons Washington Department of Justice W. ¥. Gilliam Georgia South Carolina South Caroline Joseph W. Tolbert Henry Lincoln Johnson Tolbert Johnson Clark Grier Augusta Department Grier

Joint-Ease for Stiff Joints Advised by Pharmacists

Pharmacists promote Joint-Ease as a remedy when other so called cures fail. The product claims to loosen stiff, painful, inflamed rheumatic joints and promises quick, clean penetration with rapid results. Sold for sixty cents at Parden Drug Co and druggists nationwide. Remember joint misery dissolves as Joint Ease eases it.

Parden Drug Co

Patronage in Southern Post Office Appointments Examined

William J Donovan notes reported trafficking in federal patronage tied to post office appointments and rural letter carrier jobs in the South. He says officials have been apprised of bartering of posts for political support, with claims that candidates are routed through national committee representatives and independents lack committee membership. The inquiry may expand to other Southern states, following Georgia and South Carolina exposes.

William J. Donovan Tornay Iis Postoffice Department Tetter Ista Ecommitteeman Georgia South Carolina

Three Youths Escape From State Reform School Miles City

Miles City March 24 three youths escaped from the State Industrial School. Authorities aided by Sheriff Farnum deputies spent the night and Monday searching without result. The runaways are Jack Sewell 18 Edward Sitch 17 and Lawrence Kelle 17. Trains were searched. officials believe they may be walking cross country. Report any sightings to local officials.

Miles City State Industrial School Farnum Liberty Jack Sewell Edward Sitch Lawrence Kelle

Woman Dies Suddenly in Miles City Hotel

Miles City March 25 Mrs J C Clements of Skaar North Dakota wife of a local merchant died suddenly in a Miles City hotel room Monday hour of sight of heart disease coroner J E Graves investigated the case. She had finished writing a letter to relatives noting she came for medical treatment yet was feeling well. Friends checked on her around 9 am and found her dead on the floor.

Miles City J. C. Clements Skaar North Dakota J. E. Graves

Woman Who Shot Anval Secures Wen's Respite

Thompson Falls report on the murder case against Mrs. Cecil Long for the Feb murder of Mrs. Ora Pierce. The defense sought a continuance due to illness of counsel and the defendant. The judge granted a weeklong postponement, noting doctors said illness likely temporary and that trial would proceed next week with new legal aid if needed.

Thompson Falls Cecil Long Ora Pierce Plain's Lentz Hey

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