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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1925

Page

8

Illegal Entry Case Faces Hearing for Morris Zukin in Billings

Morris Zukin, 38, was arrested in Billings on a U S immigration charge after being accused of illegal entry and false declaration. He allegedly left his family in Dallas destitute and may be sent back to Poland after a New York federal hearing. Immigration officers say other Chinese detainees from a narcotics raid may face similar action.

Billings Morris Zukin Minnesota Avenue Russell Sage United States Charles K. Andrews Helena Zukin New York City Dallas Texas Poland Pietnikov Russia

Ten Students to Graduate from Belgrade High School

May 20 Belgrade high school will graduate ten pupils. Valedictorian is Miss Mary Hale. Other graduates include Alta Spain Irene Metcalf Virginia Metcalf Reba Yarborough Herbert Lyon Hugh Courtney Frank Clark Walter Kerzenmacher and Wendell Pitman. Baccalaureate sermon was by Rev Reece. The class play will be staged Tues eve class day Thurs eve and commence Fri eve.

Belgrade Mary Hale Alta Spain Irene Metcalf Virginia Metcalf Reba Yarborough Herbert Lyon Hugh Courtney Frank Clark Walter Kerzenmacher Wendell Pitman Reece

Belgrade Community Notes From May Weekend Activities

Belgrade residents gathered for school and church events as families welcomed visitors and celebrated birthdays. Miss Etta Hall hosted mothers at the Belgrade school. social visits occurred at the Lobdell home in Bozeman. Augusta Porter’s death affected Mrs. Roy Hubbard’s family. O. F. E. S. held a meeting with a track meet, and the Baptist Woman’s Helping Society met with Mrs. Stephenson with resignations and new appointments noted.

Belgrade Rl” W. Orr Lincoln Neb Ohio General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church Pennsylvania Etta Hall Belgrade School Jacob Reimig Helena A. L. Olson Rose Ryan Billings Montana State College Bozemat Twilo Hough Roy Hubbard Etta Ella Hall Lobdell Bozztan Augusta Dillon O. Fes Masonic Hall Hubbard W. N. Moore Woman's Helping Society of the Baptist Church W. S. Stephenson Shelton Hampton Circle Sterling Lane

Rancher killed by lightning near Malta

Near Malta on May 20 Robert Melnisch was struck down while bringing horses in from a field. The bolt killed him and injured three of the four animals, which recovered in about 15 minutes. He worked for Lons Pecora six miles southeast of Malta. Pecora witnessed the strike from his doorway.

Malta Robert Melnisch Here Mr. Melnisch Lons Pecora MeInish Nugtanthy

Billings Youth Wins Appointment to West Point

Emery Wetzel 17 of 416 Yellowstone Avenue, Billings, was notified of his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. A Jefferson school graduate and high school senior, he passed the required physical in Missoula and expects to depart for training in February.

Billings Emery Wetzel Missoula Jefferson School

Townsends Social Visitors Pop In From Helena and Nearby Towns

Townsend remains busy with a stream of visitors and callers from Helena and surrounding towns. Notables include C F Henry of Crow Creek visiting family, Miss Ella Sullivan returning from Bozeman, James Anderson of Toston and Miss Freeda Scharf of Helena calling on locals, plus several Helena residents visiting Townsend.

Townsend C. F. Henry Crow Creek Joseph J. Davie Deer Lodge S. L. Young Helena Freeda Scharf Helens George Faltermeier Joseph Markey W. T. Giese Walter Clark George A. Clark C. B. Fairchilds Walter ‘Brisbin T East Helena Roy Brisbin A. F. Taylor Ted Oppel Susie Davidson E. L., Troutman

Senator Walsh Meets Blackfeet Indians in Great Falls

Senator T. J. Walsh arrived in Great Falls after a visit to the Blackfeet reservation where he discussed tribal issues and irrigation projects. He said conditions are favorable but many problems remain before self-sufficiency under the Campbell plan. He plans travels to Conrad Helena and a two month Europe Ireland tour after July 1.

Great Falls T. J. Walsh Blackfeet Glacier Park Campbell Walsh Conrad Helena Ireland the Hague Washington Burton K. Wheeler

Sunday School Picnic Tops May Week in Martinsdale

The Martinsdale Sunday school hosts a May 24 picnic following the attendance contest with the Red side led by Mrs. Glen Holmes winning by a narrow margin and to be entertained by the Yellow team. Social notes report visits, showers, a Maypole centerpiece at a bridge party won by Miss Emily McClay and Miss Galvin, a school year end hike to Gordon Butte, a car mishap involving Mr and Mrs Moyer and companions, and arrivals from Chamberlain South Dakota. Benjamin Winter’s historical note on real estate fortunes closes the item.

Galvin Gordon Butte Frank Moyer Dillon Normal Jordan Harlowton Helena

Body found with bullet wound near Scobey

The 29 year old Carl Siegert was found Saturday floating in the creek south of Scobey. A bullet hole in the right temple and a pulled down cap point to murder. Last seen three weeks ago, Siegert had moved from Long Prairie Minnesota and spoke of starting a pop factory. The case prompts an inquest and scrutiny of a possible motive.

Scobey Carl Siegert Hale Nelson A. Nelson Lawrence Corourr Walley Siegert Scobey Fron Long Prairie Minn Long Prairie John Siegert

Bare Knuckle Fist Fight Between Two Smelterites

Great Falls May 20 A bare knuckle fist fight between two smelter workers who quarrelled at a dance ended after more than thirty minutes at the Cascade county fair ground Harvey Novotny semi professional boxer won the crowd decision over Floyd Hober former college athlete Hober was taped Novotny's date with no rounds or timeouts as the crowd ferried in to the scene carriages and cabs streamed from across the city amid rumors of a fifth duel.

Great Falls John L. Sullivan Cascade County Fairground Harvey Novotny Floyd Hober Hober Novotny Mother

Frank to Assume Presidency of Wisconsin University

Glenn Frank editor of Century magazine will accept the role of president at the University of Wisconsin, marking a shift in leadership for the school and the literary publication.

New York Associated Press Glenn Frank The Century Magazine University of Wisconsin

Irrigated Land Added to Provect in Kinsey District

Miles City May 20 Increase in irrigated land in this region as Buffalo Rapids project completes. Water now available year round for 4000 acres, boosting sugar beets cultivation. Frank Payne and Jack Corbett of Union Trust Co Spokane visited after financing $120000 bonds. $6000 spent on ditch preparation.

Miles City Kinsey Buffalo Rapids Yellowstone River Frank Payne Union Trust Company Spokane Jack Corbett

Basin News highlights from Basin and nearby towns

Local notes from Basin on visits by residents from Butte Boulder and Helena. mentions of prom plans, family visits, eye treatment, teaching assignments and a bakery closure. Also reports on beef range survey starting in Miles City with officials Wilson Youngblood and Klemmedson and notes Ringling Brothers circus member Ringling recovering from an automobile crash injury in New York and General Davis leading an army inspection tour of the western states.

Miles City West United States M. L. Wilson Department of Agriculture Mottana South Dakota Wyoming Colorado Dr. B. Youngblood U. S Texas G. S. Klemmedson H. £. Selby Montana State College Ringling New York Associated Press Richard T. Ringling Ringling Brothers Circus Fame Montana

Crossword Puzzle Solution Preview From Yesterday

The column presents a dense list of crossword clues and prompts with horizontal and vertical entries such as Couple, Upward flight, A written promise to pay, Neuter pro, Noxious, Third my, Positive, Naked, Negative, Story tell, H20, Neat, Within, Paddled, Lawyer's charge, One half an em, Pronoun, To nap, Bone, A fence, To scatter, Net weight, Let it stand, Bare, Weathercock, Clipped, Extents, Pertaining to sound, Weeps, Laws, Journeys, Beer, Recolor, To begin a water voyage, Play, Dinner, To level, Headstrong, Foretoken, A member of a jury, Vegetables used in West India, Rodent, Part of harness, To hem, Sailor, Seventh musical note, Preposition of place, Mother, Answer to Yesterday's Crossword Puzzle.

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Skelton Draws Term at Deer Lodge for Killing of Cattle

J H Skelton an old Geyser district resident pleaded guilty in district court and was sentenced by Judge E J Baker to two to four years. The case against William Lawless was dismissed and the court was adjourned until Thursday.

Skelton Deer Lodge Stanford J. H. Skelton Geyser District E. J. Baker William Lawless

Local residents and visitors gather in Deer Lodge

May 20 report from Deer Lodge notes several residents in town from Helens and Butte. Activities include Mary Jenkins proving homestead near Elliston, Whitworths visiting Seattle for two months, Girards in Butte then Helena, and Abraham Webster returning from Helena. Also listed are visits by Martha Wallace Jens and Mabel Latimer, with W F Spottswood visiting briefly.

Deer Lodge Adeline Warren Mary Jenkins Harry Blaine Helens Jenkins Elliston Joseph Whitworth Lonita Whitworth Cole Jacqueline Seattle Wath A. P. Girard Butte Girard W. F. Spottswood Dew

Finances Said To Trigger Double Tragedy At Lincoln Hotel

Great Falls May 20 August No boire arrested by Deputy Sheriff Mike Holland after a Sunday tragedy at the Lincoln hotel left Violet Scott and Tyre Scott dead. An arraignment before Justice C A Wilson was held Tuesday on a vagrancy charge. Norboire, named by friends to Sheriff Tom Norton, allegedly precipitated the dispute over money meant for a bootlegging venture, leading to Scott attacking his wife and then killing himself.

Basin J. Johnson Butte Johnson Mabel Berg Steve Carkeek Mike Walsh Howard Evans Boulder W. O. Creden Henry Suhr H. E. Henzemer Arthur Nugent Alvin Berry Will Kirby Elkhorn J. E. Wallin L. D. Smith Fort Lauderdale Florida J. H. Rule Rule Mae R. Stetson Helena Marysville Cal Harry Doyle Frank Stewart Pete Guilio Comet Earl Williams Fib Frank E. Stetson Marie Carlysle Butte Business College Louise Sponheim Chicago Chicago University CEF Barrick H. C. Sayre A. E. Loiselle Howard Charles Beilenberg Deer Lodge Igrmert Will Edwards Gorbin Great Falls Noboire Mike Holland Lincoln Hotel Violette Scott Tyre Scott Justice of the Peace C. A. Wilson Norboire Tom Norton Scott Norton

Organizer of Male Quarter Leaves to Do Time in Prison

Ireland confessed for cashing over 40 worthless checks on Great Falls merchants leading to his arrest by Deputy Sheriff Mike Holland. He pleaded guilty in district court before Judge H. H. Ewing and received a two to four year sentence. Ireland’s presence will be missed by prisoners as he formed a “mixed quartet” under his tutelage with Otis Lawson J. Chester Brown and W. J. Rollins.

Ireland Deer Lodge Mike Holland Great Fails H. H. Ewing Bastile Otis Lawson J. Chester Brown W. J. Rollins

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