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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1925

Page

5

Woman 3 Arrested for Beating Child Murder Charged

Lewistown May 18. County Attorney Matson reports an inquest into four year old Dorothy Stewart’s May 5 death. Autopsy shows head and limb abrasions from blows. Stepmother Elsie Stewart admits punishing the child with a razor strap. a five year old brother testifies to another girl hitting Dorothy. Jury rules death from blows. Mrs Stewart charged with first degree murder and jailed. preliminary hearing set for Wednesday.

Lewistown E. K. Matson C. W. Wilder Dorothy Stewart Elsie Stewart Dorothy Stewart

Meagher Co News Martinsdale May 8 Highlights Local Doings

Meagher County news from Martinsdale dated May 8 reports E H Gaugler returning from Cement Gulch to spend summer there after prospecting with good results. Birch Creek schoolhouse benefit dance raises 18 for equipment and supplies. teacher Mrs Florence Aldredge thanks attendees. Pupils posted 100 percent attendance for the month. Various residents mark birthdays and visits, including Mr and Mrs William Ellis, Eugene Sampson, and Neil Sampson. Local travels include Missoula, Helena, and Ringling business trips, with several property and ranch moves noted.

Martinsdale E. H. Gaugler Gaugler Basin Diamond City Birch Creek Florence Aldredge Clarence L. Chambers Charles Joe Cline William R. Ellis Eugene Sampson Neil Sampson Bernice Wild Salt Lake W. R. Knox South Bead John Carlson Townsend Butte Amaconda A. E. Prescott Robert Helena Battie Creek Dan Wheeler Fort Logan W.L. Reeser Ringling Bay Milwaukee Reeser Martha WP. Schuyler Washingtow Oregon J. W. Blair E. Mattelstaedt Blair & Co. State Bank of Helmville Mr. Blair John Clark John P. Donavan

Dr H D Kistler Weds Gladys Martin In Butte

Dr H D Kistler president of Murray hospital married Gladys Martin yesterday morning at the bride’s parents home 2117 Oak street Rev S P Martin officiated. Couple will sail for Europe on honeymoon in New York and return to Butte in July. Brisbane voters reject prohibition in Queensland local option poll.

Butte H. D. Kistler The Murray Hospital Gladys Martin S. P. Martin Marti Oak Street

Auto Driver Overestimates Gear Causes Glass Damage

Bozeman on May 18 Joe Wagner, a Bridger resident, bought a new car about a month ago and struggled with the shift. He pulled into Holloway corner on Main street, pressed the accelerator, and struck the Holloway store plate glass, then reversed and bumped John Kapoumas' parked car. Two large panes must be replaced with salvage possible. costs are substantial.

Bozeman Joe Wagner UN Bridger Main Street Holloway Corner John Kapoumas

Man Caught Burglary At St Pauls Church Poor Box

An Anaconda area report says a man named Rod Rhodes or Ed Rose burglarized the St. Pauls Catholic church poor box. Father Coopman ordered the arrest. the suspect, identified in orbit of Rose or Rhoades, was found with marked coins and jailed. He claims to be a stranger from Tifton Ohio.

Anaconda St. Paul’s Catholic Church Rod Rhodes Ed Rose Father Coopman Achilles Adams Oldhaber Maine Rose Tifton Ohio

Philipsburg Mining Co Quits Facing Fire Loss

Missoula on May 18 the Philipsburg Mining company will not rebuild its burned mill. Orders to close company accounts in Granite county will conclude affairs within a month. President Charles G Ewing of St Louis returns after two months at Philipsburg. Loss from the fire about 250000 with 200000 insurance. About 100 men employed. Principal output manganese. Ewing may return to develop lead zinc claims for Granite-Bimetallic Mining.

Missoula Philipsburg Mining Company Granite County Charles G Ewing St. Louis Philipsburg Ewing Granite-Bimetallic Mining Company

Ditch bridged by overturned car saves four in crash near Boulder

Four people in a car driven by Matthew iKraker of 530 East Madison Street escaped serious harm when the vehicle turned over on a narrow road south of Boulder. The car bridged a ditch during the rollover, injuring Kraker with deep cuts to his hand and a split finger, while passengers in the other car were unharmed. Kraker was treated in Basin then at Murray hospital in Butte, where doctors required stitches.

Butte Matthew iKraker East Madison Street Boulder Kraker Basin Murray Hospital E. L. Anderson

Left Truck in Gear Leaves Hobson Man Bruised Ear

Otto Archibald met a serious accident in Hobson yesterday after starting a parked truck left in gear. He was caught between the cab and a storefront post near Dunn drug store, suffering a nearly torn right ear, facial gashes, chest bruises, possible broken bones, and remains under medical care with a few days rest expected for recovery.

Hobson Otto Archibald Dunn Drug Store Archie

Funeral Rites Held for Farmer Who Died by His Own Action

Funeral services were held for William Reinhart who ended his life in a granary 16 miles north of town. A moonshine bottle and pistol were found near the body, with a still and large quantities of mash and whisky found on the farm. Neighbors noted ill health. letters showed Pennsylvania relatives. He was about 50, a bachelor, longtime resident. Cambridge news notes Harvard to establish a poetry chair.

William Reinhart Here Reinhart Pennsylvania

Shingles Displayed From 35 Years At Springs

Martinsdale May 18 Shingles manufactured from native timber at White Sulphur 35 years ago remain on the roof of the Ashford house now on display at the Edwards oil station to show their preservation. The building is being reshingled for the first time as is the roof of the old Shorey shop, the first business house in the Springs erected by Jonas Higgins in 1876 in anticipation of Diamond City’s decline.

Martinsdale Ashford House Edwards Oil Station Shorey Jonas Higgins Diamond City

Moonshine charge rattles Ismay high school

In Ismay on May 18 a moonshine still was found and broken. two barrels of mash floated down Trail Creek. Harold Morneau is jailed in Miles City, while Nels Waarst remains a fugitive after a drunkenness incident involving a freshman Ismay high student. A 14 year old was found unconscious near Rob erts livery barn. he testified that Nels Waarst supplied him Equor. Authorities later tied Morneau to the case. a search led by Sheriff Barrett and Clyde Burrell failed to locate Waarst who fled to parts unknown.

Ismay Trail ‘Creek Harold Morneau Thhe Miles City Nels Waarst Ismay High School Roberts Stanley Felt McLemore Clyde Barrett Harald Morneau Clyde Burrell Hi Farnham Custer County Morneau

Wedding of Breen Galvin at Martinsdale

Jeremiah William Breen and Geraldine Margaret Galvin united in marriage at St. Joseph's church Martinsdale officiated by Fathers Donahue and O'Neill. Attendants included Miss Gladys Galvin, a 24 guest wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside in Martinsdale, Breen a Minnesota graduate, Galvin a Montana native and musician.

Gladys Galvin Dillon Poirier W. B. Galvin Martinsdale Breen Butte Montana State St. Vincent's Academy Helena Montana State Northwestern Mr. Breen Minnesota University

Land Owners Back Up and Oil Test Will Be Resumed

Big Timber May 18 The Springdale Oil syndicate settles its differences with landowners and will resume drilling the test well within 10 days under George M. Lee. The well now at 700 feet was being drilled at 50 feet daily before suspension. Plan is to reach 3300 to 4000 feet for a thorough test and complete within the year. Site in Sweet Grass county section 36 with extensive Park and Sweet Grass holdings. Final cost estimated around 100000 dollars, financed by Denver interests, no stock sales planned.

Springdale Oil Syndicate Springdale George M. Lee Lee Mr. Lee Sweet Grass County Park Sweet Grass Denver

Ex Senator Sues Wheat Growers for Libel in Montana

J W Anderson former state senator from Richland County with Sidney home sues the Montana Wheat Growers' Association and listed directors for libel. The complaint alleges a zinc note published in the Montana Wheat Grower falsely claimed unpaid membership dues harming his reputation. He seeks $25,000 in damages plus costs.

Montana Wheat Grower Anderson Montana Wheat Growers’ Association Sheridan County Montana Harlow Pease Timothy Nolan Arthur C. Erickson

Brotherhood Engineers Picnic In Deer Lodge June 3

The Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers will hold a big picnic at the City Pavilion in Deer Lodge on Sunday, June 3. The program includes speaking by Tam W. E. Caselton and Master Mechanic Edward Sears, with G. M. Culver of Chicago to deliver the principal address. A Missoula baseball game follows, along with running and sack races, dancing in the pavilion all day, and attendance expected from Missoula, Butte, Anaconda and nearby towns.

Deer Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers City Pavilion W. E. Caselton Edward Sears G. M. Culver The Order of Chicago Missoula Bute Anaconda Marian Coving Ilena Rebecca Carey Ira Jordan Chicago Gregson Springs John Potter Roscoe Helmville W. Ross Kathleen Latbrooke Louis Ascough Butte

John D Ryan Wires He is Grandfather

John D. Ryan, editor of the Engineering Journal, is celebrated as a grandfather. The report notes visits to Anaconda and its smelter with Mr and Mrs Edward Sears, and mentions relatives including Miss Hillaria Geary from Helmville and Katherine Bistonette. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Carlos Ryan in New York yesterday morning.

Jis Anaconda Edward Sears Hillaria Geary Ryan Here Helmville Anaconda Company Katherine Bistonette Fins Towrt Carlos Ryan New Frank O'Connor General York Milwaukee Wis A. O. Ochler New Butte York City Butte West Ochler J. Ryan Gaul John D

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