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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1925

Page

5

Funeral for Sheriff Mitepatrick in Kalispell Largest in County

Kalispell October 1 funeral for Sheriff Robert G Mitepatrick drew a long procession to Fairview cemetery with crowds lingering after services. Masonic Hiks and Odd Fellows lodges and the American Legion led the rites at the temple with Shrine and Legion honors, a volley, and red primroses placed on the casket by seven robed Ku Klux Klansmen.

Kalispell Fairview Cemetery Robert G. Mitepatrick Smuthoud Masonic Hiks Odd Fellows F.o Flon Masonic Temple Joseph Chester Methadlat Legion

Daytime Mail Truck Robbery Leads to Quick Teen Suspects

Two six year old girls in Butte are linked to a daytime theft of a United States mail truck in Sand Butte. Officers recovered most of the stolen goods found hidden in the girls' homes after guiding them to a barn. Mothers were present and questioned. no further details given.

Butte Oct United States South Butte Whdely South Hutte Waytt J. O'Connor Sand Butte Mr. O'Connor Hovsery Tce

Woman Barber Granted Divorce After Alleged Neglect

Fay Dubois, a South Arizona Street barber, obtained a divorce from Arthur Duboin in Butte after alleging a year of no support. The couple wed in April 1928. suit filed February 1924. The court noted her remarriage prospects and restored the name Fay Roberts by decree.

Butte Fay Dubois South Arizona Street Arthur Duboin Assaint Georgetown Lake Jne

Stickup on Northern Pacific train near Butte

Seven passengers robbed during a boxcar hold up on a Northern Pacific train headed for Butte. Two gunmen fired through the car floor and forced victims to line up, taking about 60 dollars before fleeing toward another train. Police were alerted by three witnesses from Logan. Detectives Rodda and Gerry questioned two other passengers at Butte.

Hutte Maurien Seigel J. W. Ross Leo Kimmell Logan Tutte Stanley Barsch J. Tower Rodda and Gerry

Logan area social notes highlight visits and travel

Logan residents and visitors are listed with trips to Townsend Livingston Manhattan Three Forks and Trident. Notables include Mrs. Rollins Miss Ennis Johnson Miss Margaret Hutchinson and many others attending dances visits and school events across Montana towns.

Livingston Walter Thonas Thomas Dave Phenix Laurel Margaret Hutchinson Manhattan Madison Valley Whitehead Bozeman Frances Just Goreman Flynt G. Myers Gery Clit Sadie Landers Jack Tomlinson Clarkson L. Johnson Hetcha Matson Logan Winston Avis Magee Logan School Baceman PJ. Flynn Kathryn Flynn Mes PA. Lang Earl Bryant Frank ‘King Mary Stacey Ethel Edison Joe Parent Elizabeth Richardson Messrs Franke Chapman Thomas Landers Carl Ehnaai J. Landers J. McQuillan Three Forks Dorothy Bevier Salt Lake C. C. Richardson J. A. McQuillan Trident Dubuque, Tal Frank Elgiven Tuningham EL Ross Helm Miss Peteling Honares Chicago Great Western Rail Charles Bacon Jeading Rochester Minn Chicago

Dillon Man Held on Burglary Charge

John McFarlin was arrested on a burglary charge after allegedly attempting to rob Eva Collette a roaming hostess and after she ingested poison. Eli Peterson transported her to a hospital and locked doors while McFarlin was outside. Investigators say McFarlin reentered through a transom about an hour later.

Dives John McFarlin Eva Collette Hove Collette McFarlin Eli Peterson Peterson Ftn Tte

Rich vein strike at Glengarry mine near Cook City

Dr. W A Gibb reports Glengarry Mining Company hit a new ore vein in its Cook City mine. Three assays value ore at 540.75 per ton, with 472 gold. first two assayers show 176.11 and 212.12 per ton. Vein is five feet thick and extends without pinching out. stock held by about three firms in Miles City and vicinity.

Miles City Oct Glengarry Mining Company Cook City W A. Gibb Montana

Oriental Arrested for Selling Dope to Young Girl

Miles City reports Ron Lee, a local Chinese resident, arrested on narcotics charges for allegedly selling cocaine to a young girl. Police seized cocaine and bundles of dope from his premises. Lee had a prior narcotics conviction and awaits further proceedings while Jacob Bernhare was jailed on liquor transport charges.

Oriental Miles City Ronday Yu Lee Af Lee Jacob Bernhare Lee Art

Wheat market notes 1924 yield and embargo fears

The report cites unofficial estimates placing 1924 U.S. wheat yield around 23,099,909 bushels with pressure from a possible railroad embargo on shipments to Duluth. May delivery prices slid to new lows while futures showed a fluctuating pattern. Corn and oats fell as wheat declined. provisions weakened after an early rally.

Chicago Met Tuiath Yraterday Pilea Dulutharr Australia Duluth Jennt Great Britain Turkey Serders Learapla Hos Vale

Butte Elk Temple Finishes Jubilee Celebration

Butte hosts jubilee events at the new Elk Temple on South Montana Street marking a major lodge achievement. The Fike temple complex cost over 176000 dollars with about 20000 dollars in furnishings bought from local Butte merchants. Ex Mayor C Nevin calls it an expression of Elk confidence in Butte’s future.

Butte Butte Hika Elka Bouth Montana Minneapolis Spokane C. Nevin Elks Elk Spirit Montana

Injunction Holds Up Paving at Kalispell

Kalispell case Bl E Sickler et al v city of Kalispell ends in favor of petitioners. Judge Pomeroy grants permanent injunction preventing contract for paving in the Hast Side district and awards court costs. Plaintiffs contend the paving district resolution lacked proper description, including boundaries improvements and cost estimates.

Fatal Bath Fire Claims Anaconda Babe

A 20 month old girl, Margaret Helen Harrison, died from burns at St Ann's hospital after a kitchen draft caused clothing to catch fire at the family home. Parents and a sister survived. funeral services planned at Kavelock undertaking chapel with interment at Hill Cemetery.

Anaconda Margaret Helen Hlt. Harrison St Ann's Hospital Horns Margaret Harrison

London Love Entanglement In War Time Tale

Nan Murraby endures a web of affection amid wartime travel and loved ones. Peter, John Arnott, and Manley Sefton shape a tangle of jealousy, debt, and social duty as Nan weighs fidelity, family, and a fragile future.

Veter Lyster London Nan Murraby Pirier Vranice Nan Vince Herree Joan Badicatt Peter John Arnott Aparott Magrahy Varnott Marrahy Sefre Lane Fie

Nan and Mr Marraby face pressure over arranged marriage

Nan contemplates a forced marriage as financial strain mounts. Mr Marraby presses, claiming a debt to Mr Sefton and hinting at terms for canceling debts in exchange for marriage. Nan confronts the moral conflict and refuses to be coerced.

Nan Mr. Marraby Liv Lendon Neal Ashe Debry Paul Mr. Seften White Yen Marneiy Jane Seftan Ton Nan Sith

Nan’s Secret Hope Meets Peter Lyster at Gate

Nan hides her feelings as Arnolt leaves after a moment of closeness. Claudie discovers a bird’s nest and Nan pretends innocence while Peter Lyster and the boys approach, forcing Nan to face him. The scene ends with an unresolved continuation.

Jorge Peter Arnolt Nan Peter Lyster Claudie

Daniels Appointed Auditor at Montana State Prison

Daniels named chief clerk iv at the Montana State Prison to succeed Hayer. He has broad bookkeeping and auditing experience from Power Mercantile Fort Benton and Milwanka Railroad offices. He now resides on a ranch near Avon and will assume duties immediately.

B. Daniels AL Th. Middleton Montana State Prigan Hayer Daniels Power Mercantile Rampany Fort Benton Toy Deer Lodge Milwanker Railroad Antil California

State Game Board to Meet in Malta

State Game Board plans a meeting in Malta on October 1 with members also spending a day or two fishing on Dowdotn lake. The commission will be joined by State Game Warden R N I and Superintendent of Matchorles CO A Jukaways. A later note mentions hobos retreats funded by James Eades Howe of St Louis.

State Game Board Malta Getohera Chicigo James Eades Howe St. Louis Milionaiire Hobo

State Control of Domain 1 Opposed

Cheyenne Ontario dispatch reports William Spry, commissioner of the General Land Office, opposing state control of public domain. He asserts the Interior Department oversees the land office and forest service, warning against shifting control to states. The Interior plan also reorganizes oil and gas leases under three regional engineers with direct authority to manage public lands.

Cheyenne William Spry General Landoffice Interior Department Forest Service Department of Agriculture Department of Secretary Spry Washington, Ct Enjneers Pacific R. C Patterson Taft. Calif Rocky Mountain J. W. Steele Casper Wyoosing

Robber Clyde Devine Pleads Guilty in Great Falls Court

Clyde Devine, 38, admitted to robbing Gunderson of 200 and throwing him from a car near Great Falls last Friday. Judge H M Ewing sentenced him to not less than two nor more than five years in the state penitentiary. Devine cited a wife and child in Missouri and said intoxication influenced the crime.

Great Falls Qet Clyde Devine Gunderson H. M. Ewing Devine Missouri

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