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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1925

Page

8

Be JUNO GOES INTO BUSINESS WITH A BILLINGS COMPANY

Be Junod, a former Montana state treasurer and Madison county state senator, has bought an interest in the Matheson Caldwell Company of Billings. W D Caldwell and Mrs W P Matheson retain interests. the firm will expand from insurance loans and real estate to include financing via a Chicago firm. Junod plans to relocate his family to Billings soon.

Billings O.H. Junod Madison County Matheson-Caldwell Company of W. D. Caldwell W. P. Matheson Alsa Babcock Theater Merchants and Manufacturers’ Security Company of Chicago Junod Montana Sheridan State Senate J. W Walker State Tax Commission Matheson-Caldwell Company

Jury Mixes Verdict In Mistaken For Plaintiff

In Great Falls on May 27 a 12 member jury in District Judge Stephen F. Cowley’s court awarded $414 to the defendant in a ranch wages suit brought by Matt Burckhard against Frank McPheter. The panel later realized the error and indicated they intended a verdict for the plaintiff.

Great Falls Stephen F. Cowley George Judson Matt Burckhard Frank McPheter Sun River Howard G. Bennet McPheter Gordon Ferguson C. W. Swearingen

Rock Slide Delays Milwaukee Trains near Missoula

A rock slide west of St Regis dumps mud and debris 20 feet high onto the main Milwaukee line, detouring trains onto the Northern Pacific between Missoula and Henderson. Eastbound Olympian and several freight trains were redirected. crews worked to clear the slide near the St Joe spur, with transfers via the Bitter Root branch as needed.

Missoula St Regis Milwaukee Railroad Northern Pacific Henderson St. Joe Spur Paradise Milwaukee Merre Northern Pacific Bitter Root

Frisky Steed Escapes Injury After Race Dis provo

Lavina May 28 Orville Huff of A. Anderson ranch on Painted Robe creek escaped serious injury when a horse hitched to a tandem dist rammed away and threw him in front of a disc. He suffered cuts and bruises but nothing believed to be serious.

Lavina Orville Huff A. 5 Anderson Ranch Serins

Boss Beat Him in Row Over Stock Range Dispute

Red Lodge May 28 George Reb sor of Red Lodge creek, a noted Carbon county sheepman, was arrested by Sheriff John Albert on second degree assault charges against Allan Campbell, a sheepherder on the Tohw 3feClellan ranch near the Wroning line. The case stems from a long standing dispute over a valuable sheep range with water access, with Robertson accused of threatening Campbell and striking him when orders were not obeyed. Campbell, about 60, was assaulted after taking a cane from Robertson. Arraignment occurred before 10 a.m. with bond set at $1,000 as the district court case proceeds.

Red Lodge George Rebsor Red Lodge Creek Carbon County Sheff John Albert Allan Campbell Wroning McClellan Ranch Robertson Campbell Albert

Belgrade social notes and community gatherings May 27

Mr and Mrs George Barclay of Livingston spent the weekend with relatives north of town. Mrs L P Diefenderfer returned from Wenatchee. Miss Barbara Sanderson returns to Helena as Meadow Lark school closes. Rebekah lodge met at I O O F hall with good attendance. Several readings and recitations given. Mrs Hamption leaves soon for Circle with guests presenting a sugar and creamer set. Neva Craver celebrated with friends at the Stephenson home. Forrest Golden and son Glen visited the McGuires. Central Park women hosted a lunch for Mrs Hoffmann. Presbyterian ladies met in church basement with committees named. Class day exercises featured Virginia Metcalf and other graduates with songs and solos.

Belgrade George Barclay Livingston A. W. Robert Whitehall Glen Skinner P. Diefenderfer Wenatchee Wash Barbara Sanderson Meadow Lark Helena Sweet Pea Rebekah Lodge Mildred Mitchell Bozeman Exlice Skinner William Skinner W. S. Stephenson W. W. Casper J. B Forrest Golden Glen Jasper McGuire Central Park Mayme Hloffman Harold Cheney Ellington Brows Essex J. M. Beck Whitney Reba Yarborough Ruth Robinson Hugh Lourtney Alla Spain Irene Metcalf Mary Hale Stolin Wendell Pitman

Overall Gang Busy Once More in Butte

May 28 report to the sheriff alleges Gust Belgrade was struck and robbed of 2250 by two youths near the Montana Power sub station on South Main Street. Deputies Duggan and Kelly investigated. Belgrade said he was hit with a wooden club or iron pipe and lay unconscious on the sidewalk until awakening and calling authorities. He described the assailants as young men.

Butte Belgrade Montana

Graduation Honors Pen 188 Named From 23 Counties At State College

The Montana State College class of 1923 will receive diplomas June 10 after a morning commencement in the college gymnasium. Among 188 graduates, Silver Bow and Lewis and Clark counties lead with seven each. eight states, two Canadian provinces and New Zealand are represented. Baccalaureate services June 7 at the Presbyterian church. commencement by Dr Gottfried Hult of North Dakota. Degrees conferred by Chancellor M A Brannon. The class includes two architectural engineering graduates and numerous majors across engineering, agriculture, sciences, education, home economics and secretarial work. Jack Conway, a senior in civil engineering, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Bozeman Montana State College Montana Jack Conway Case Engineering Uetek Silver Bow County Lewis and Clark County New Zealand Aogram Presbyterian Church H. G. Klemme M. S.C Gottfried Emmannuel Hult North Dakota Alfred Atkinson M. A. Brannon University of Montana

Commencement Plans For Findon Martinsdale Kids

Meagher County notes invite eighth graders from Findon Lebo Lennep and Martinsdale to county commencement at Ringling on June 6 for diploma distribution. Mrs King and B O Wilson in charge. Local families guests at camps and homes report fishing trips travels to White Sulphur Springs Three Forks Helena and Missoula.

Martinsdale Findon Lebo Lennep Ringling King B. O. Wilson Minnie Davis Roundup James Carmichael Cline Carmichael Copper Park Camp Maya E. J. Settle Henderson Coates Martin Settle Coates J. E Lane Lewistown Spring Creek Jerry Breen Gold Diggers’ Club E C. Sampson E. L. Fail Drovers’ Products Company White Sulphur Springs Winnecook Three Forks Winston Hollday Big Timber Milwaukee Seattle Erick Balson Manom Coates Harlowton Madge McRae Poplar Miss McRae Miss Coates Missoula Dr. Ashlock Carl Thompson Janotte Ross

Well Known Eastern Montana Editor Dies at Terry

Elam H. McDowell prominent southeastern Montana figure and Terry Tribune publisher died Tuesday evening after a three month illness at his home in Terry. He was 56, born in Tennessee, and survived by his widow, three daughters Jeanette Alice Ella and a son Cee in Alabama. He served as Terry postmaster, on the school board, and as land office receiver before 1924. A Shriner and member of Blut Lodge Odd Fellows and Woodmen, the Masons will conduct services at the cemetery with brief morning rites at the McDowell home then at the Terry Community church.

Miles Ctr Elam H. McDowell Southeastern Montana Terry McDowell Montana Tennessee Terry Tribune Jeanette Alice Ella Cee Alabama Healso George M. H. McDowell W. 5. Raby Fayetteville, Tenn J. D. Scanlan Holy Rosary Butt Blut Odd Fellows Woodmen Masonic Order

Irrigator Charged With Flooding Roads in Billings

Peter Glantz a farmer on the J. J. Mull Farm in the Huntley project was arrested Tuesday on a charge of flooding roads with irrigation water. He pleaded not guilty arraignment before Justice of the Peace Willam Gallagher. Trial set for Friday at 10. Giants released on 250 dollar bond. First arrest this year for allowing irrigation water to overflow roads despite travelers reports of flooded highways.

Wolf Creek Social Notes Include Visitors and Travel

Wolf Creek residents and visitors are listed with trips to Helena Great Falls Missoula and Yakima. Names include Harry Woods Rufus Ingersoll Mabel Norling Alberta Patterson Inez Patterson Douglas Burns Helen Gibson and Sam Ingersoll plus local business and family outings at the rodeo and around town.

Wolf Creek Harry Woods Helena Rufus Ingersoll Missoula F M Stow J. A. Mason Great Falls D H Smyth Craig Mabel Norling H F. Bowman Leo Rhein Mas O'Mara Helen Gibson C. C. Covington Alberta Inez Patterson Blackfoot Douglas Burns Louis Tacanetti Yakima Wash Canada D. Ingersoll Stow Clyde Overman Fred Haney Burns Thos, Gibson W. W. Reinig George Reinig Bozeman Andrew Nelson Gus Koch Charles Forman Joe Davis H. F. Bowman Sam Ingersoll Ali Hicks

Gloria Gregory's Tumultuous Marriage and Escapes

Gloria, married to Dick Gregory, burdens him with debts for clothes while rejecting househelp. Her wild social life and lingering love for Stan Wayburn drive jealousy and reckless plans as Dick fights heart trouble and nurses. Gloria plots a brief outing with Wayburn, defying Mother Gregory who watches closely.

Gloria Gordon Dick Gregory Maggie Gloria Ranghild Swanson Stanley Wayburn Mother Gregory Sataybim Mav Sermour Nofe John Sermour Jim Cerewe Wayburn Miss Briggs Miss Baggs Miss “Brig

Virtue and vanity collide in a restless romance

Gloria confronts a torn heart as she evades Mother Gregory and plans to meet Stanley Wayburn. Amid jokes about love and a pneumonia recovery, she weighs Dick's stable devotion against Wayburn's enticing charm. The preacher’s wife urges virtue, while Gloria grapples with loyalty, desire, and self respect in a tense street scene.

Dragged Half Mile by Runaway Horse

Layvma May 28 Elmer Plineger vacationing with Ins parents Mr and Mel Ben Plinger northeast bench was badly bruised when a horse he rode threw him. He was caught in the lariat and dragged about a half mile before freeing himself. His hip was badly hurt and it will be some time before he can move.

Layvma Elmer Plineger Ins Mel Ben Plinger Northeast Bench

Boys Suspected of Mistreating Horse on South Side

May 28 report details a horse abused by three boys after purchase from Hugh Faginn. The exhausted horse was found on Harrison avenue after being ridden hard without food or water. Faginn took the animal for care while officials warnedJuvenile Court action could follow for repeat offenders.

Butte Hugh Faginn Harrison Avenue Pole Fagin South Side O Connor O'Connor

Brockton Resident Found Dead in Chair

Brockton resident Joplar May 28 George Wettlin known as Red Wettlin found dead in his horse at Brockton on Monday. He had borrowed papers from a neighbor the eve ning before and when a neighbor went there on an errand the next day, his lamp was still burning, and the papers scattered about his hair, so, it is thought, he died Sunday evening. A coroner's inquest was held on Tuesday. A son who lives near Wolf Point arrived Monday.

Joplar George Wettlin Red" Wettlin Brockton Wolf Point

Lewistown Cutoff Comes Next After Oregon Extension

Great Northern president Ralph Budd reiterates the New Rockford cutoff will be the next major project after the Klamath Falls Oregon extension. Six Oregon surveying crews operate. ICC certificate sought. Budd denies plans to switch from fuel oil to coal on locomotives.

Oregon Great Northern Interstate Commerce Commission Commission G:o Scowbey-Opheim Montana Budd

Automobile Wrecked in Ronan Accident

Polson reports a serious crash on the main highway near Ronan as Edith Walliams of Polson lost steering while passing. The car skidded over a three foot embankment and rolled twice. Edith Williams had minor injuries and was taken to a Polson hospital. Ruth Mattison Quay Culbertson and Dee Caffrey, all Polson residents, suffered bruises. The wrecked vehicle belonged to Dee Caffirey.

Polson Ronan Edith Walliams Ruth Mattison Quay Culbertson Dee Caffrey Edith Williams Dee. Caffirey

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Juno Herder Boss Belgrade News State College Meagher Co. News Maton Wolf Creek News Mr Gregory Mrs. O'Hara Miss Boggs Ars. Wegorgatt Stan Wayburn Jim Stan Way Glory Glena Glera Stan Siloria Tye King Solomon Mme Glenn Staniex Wayburn Mother Main Street Zowie Wing Sol Gloria Stanley Wandurn Wayborn Russer
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