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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1925

Page

5

Pinning ordeal ends as rancher survives 15 hours under car

CA Hennett, a Mountain View rancher, was pinned under an overturned car beside Pthead Lake for about 15 hours. Found by Dr F J Casey and wife, he suffered burns from leaking gasoline and tire shock but showed no broken bones and is recovering from nervous shock.

CA. Hennett Mountain View F. J. Casey Bennett Potten Hospital Plithead Lake Station Creek Heonett Hinself Timps Furing F. L. Casey Mnil Bennett Ds. Casey Casey Deanerr Tai Lespite

Former Montana Student Returns From World Tour

Chicago report announces Reverend Corliss P. Hargraves appointed secretary of Missionary Education for the World Service Commission of the Methodist Episcopal church. Hargraves recently toured church work across South America, Europe and Scandinavia and held posts in religious education and pastorship in multiple states.

Chicago Edwin 11 Hughes World Service Commission The Methodist Episcopal Church Corliss P. Hargraves Doctor Margraves South America Spain France Switzerland Germany Scandinavia Doctor Hargraves Brooklyn Ulingis South Dakota New York City Helena State University Missoula Mont Montana Wesleyan University Melend Olio Wesleyan University Boston University University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Scotland Quo Columbus Ohio

Bozeman Dentist Fined for Moose Shooting Misstep

Dr. J A Cook of Bozeman admitted shooting a moose during the opening big game season on October 18. He informed the forestry department before the animal could be misidentified as an elk. The moose meat was confiscated and sold to fund the enforcement fund. Cook pleaded guilty and paid a $25 fine.

Bozeman J. A. Cook Justice of the Peace E. A. Franks Cook Forestry Department Tie

Flathead Prosecutor Probes Reckless Driving Charge

Kalispell October 27 County Attorney Ling Enfelter investigates a dusk Sixth Avenue West accident that left seven year old William Sunde with a broken limb and a deep head wound. The driver who hit him stopped briefly, then fled, leaving the boy in the arms of a relative. Authorities seek the unknown motorist.

Kalispell Lingenfelter Sixth Avenue West William Sunde John Sunde

Butte Man Shot Near Bar in North Main Street

Ed Coole of Wet Woolmart Street was shot through the thigh late last night at a saloon on North Main Street. Police say the wound is superficial and no suspect is yet identified as detectives continue to investigate the shooting and interview witnesses.

Nule Ed Coole Woolmart North Main Street Cook Murray Hospital Conk

Girl dies when car overturns near Fromberg

Fromberg October 27. Miss Rachel Kelser 18 dies after a car overturns on the north road to Fromberg. Others in the party Miss Lena Hammond Mantel Hammond and John Slyner are injured, a Hammond boy escapes. The vehicle rests in mud, suffocation suspected as a cause alongside injuries.

Fromberg Rachel Kelser John Slyner Lena Hammond Mantel Hammond Hammond Here

Released Patient Tries to Sell Horse Team to Policeman

Great Falls Ort 27 Chief Marcus Anderson hunted the owner of a team of fine draft horses found in John Koll 36 after his release from Warm Springs asylum. Koll claimed he seized the animals from a wagon and tried to sell them, bartering with the chief as he was taken to the city jail. Police found 270 in tobacco cans on him. he said he earned it playing poker on the west side and declined to name the losers. He is held for investigation.

Great Falls Ort Marcus Anderson John Koll Koll Warm Springs Anderson

Fourth Alfalfa Crop of Season Frost Nips Delphia

Roundup October notes a Montana farmer Ed Goflena of Delphia Musselshell county reports three alfalfa crops and a fourth stand at 32 inches, frost prevented the fourth cutting. He does not irrigate and raises high quality alfalfa seed sold commercially.

Delphia Montana Sont Ed Gaffena Delphia Musselshell County Goflena

One Shot Kills 16 Ducks in North Dakota Lake

Carrington October 27 Elmer Halvorson claims a record duck kill with a single shell. He says he bagged 19 big northern ducks using No 4 shot, though a nearby warden could not decide the action. The quarter was dismissed as a mighty fine shot.

North Dakota Lake Carrington Elmer Halvorson Hej Halverson

Pioneer Day Observed in Powell County Arts Society

Pioneer Day will be observed at the Arts and Crafts clubhouse in Deer Lodge next Tuesday afternoon November 3. Invitations go to Montana Pioneers society members and eligible women guests. A lively program precedes refreshments at the gathering.

Powell County Deer Lodge

Man Hired to Pick Spuds Falls Prey to Theft

In Butte on October 27 a laborer hired to harvest potatoes at Antone Ozaonich’s Grace ranch house allegedly stole 300 dollars in cash a 50 dollar Liberty bond and three head coupons from an open trunk. The thief escaped through a window. police have a description and are searching for him.

Butte Antone Ozaonich Grace Sunday Ozaonich

Fatal deer hunting accident in Pleasant valley Kalispell

I F Betts owner of EF G ranch Pleasant valley died in Kalispell hospital after a hunting incident on Monday afternoon. James Whitt guide aided the group as David Ross, a Helispell attorney, shot toward his own deer while Betts was bleeding from a gunshot wound to the right arm that pierced the lungs. Betts died at 3 30 p.m. after being transported four miles to the ranch and then to Kalispell by horse and ambulance.

Kalispell I. F. Betts Ef,g Pleasant Valley Betts David Ross Helispell Ross Mr. Betts James Whitt

Autos Hit and Kill Horse Then Shoot It in Billings

Traffic officer Charles Spear and humane officer Harry Mann responded after a stray dog was killed by a car and reported a horse strike on First avenue north near Nineteenth street. Spear shot the horse after the animal’s fore legs were broken and chest wound bled out. The horse owners were not identified. The speeding car was driven by Dave Yeger of Sidney with Jake Miller, also of Sidney, nearby. The auto sustained front-end damage despite low speed.

Dave Yeger Sidney Jake Miller Ueeper

Billings Realtors See Boost in Real Estate Trade

Billings and nearby territory show rising real estate activity with sales, exchanges, and transfers exceeding 100000 since September 15. Demand for farms grows as crops rise, and local brokers report improved collections and more money in circulation, signaling an ongoing upturn in land markets.

Billings Theodore Lemler Edwards Mort Range

Indians Store Horse Meat for Hard Winter

Winnett October 27 Assessor KX KE Park returned to Winnett to his duties in the courthouse after assisting in driving 1600 head of cattle owned by KE Wyndman to the Cheyenne reservation where Hyndman holds a five year lease on grazing land. Cattle grazed along Mussel shell river under Cr Mulhall and Wi Spilman who helped, will manage the deed off the reservation. Park notes on reservation hides buyers paying Indians two dollars per pony hide with carcasses returned for winter meat. this was the second of 200 such hides slaughtered recently.

Winnett KX. KE Park Court House Wyndman Cheyenne Reservation Ifr Hyndman Musselshell River Cr. Mulhall Spilman

Haskell Indians Work Out Signals At Billings

Haskell University football squad of 24, en route to Spokane for a game with Gonzaga, held a brisk signal drill at Athletic park under coach Dick Hanley. The workout drew Billings high school coach Cus Daylis and local backfield players as the Indians prepare for a 20,000 mile fall tour facing Bucknell, Boston University, and Gonzaga amid a schedule of strong opposition.

Billings Sundae Maraing Haskell University Lawrence Raw Athletic Park Dick Hanley Spokane Gonzaga University Northwest Indiaty Congress Iast Bucknell College Boston University Gonzaga Bulldogs

Old Kentucky Rifle Found in Kalispell Second Hand Store

Kalispell on Oct 27 W H Shryock bought the second hand store of George H Proctor at 29 Main street and will run both new and second hand goods. The shop has yielded treasures including a 23 volume Balzac set and a beautiful old Kentucky rifle.

Kalispell W. H. Shryock George H. Proctor Main Street Shryock Proctor

Smashing Windows Across Butte Stores

Vandals damaged four establishments in an early morning spree in Butte. A Depot Drag window at Utah and Front was broken and two display kodaks worth 85 dollars were stolen. Cavanaugh grocery at 60 Mercury street had a window shattered and fruit taken. A Skeokom Company window at Front and Oregon was broken with no other losses noted. Another window at 7 South Wyting street was reported. Police pursued suspects with arrests pending last night.

Butte Depot Drag Utah Front Street

Bandit Frightened by Intended Victim

In Great Falls a reported holdup incident occurred early Monday morning. Arthur Higgins said a man approached near Fourth Street and Third Avenue North, pushed him, then sought to rob him. Higgins claimed the suspect, about five feet six inches tall, slender, wearing a dark suit and no overcoat, dodged and fled eastward without drawing a weapon or speaking.

Great Falls Arthur Higgins Third Avenue Fourth Street Higgins Renaing

Purification and Calotabs Health Ad Claim

An advertising pitch urges purifying the body to restore health. It promotes Calotabs as the greatest system purifier with a course taken once or twice weekly for several weeks. A family package with directions is advertised.

Prica al Eoy Alorv Tadvd

Eileen Mannering and Wallace Plot in a Damaging Scheme

Eileen Mannering, wife of the district attorney, faces scandal as rumors accuse her husband of withdrawing from a re election bid while their son Hob is linked to a fatal car crash. She flees to Wallace as Jim Dryden wrestles with the truth and a dangerous plan to secure a newspaper payoff by exploiting a signed confession.

Ileon Aannering Hob An Array John Lileen Eileen Dryden Harme Mary Mrs. Mannering Greta Jerome Wallace Wallace Cass Neen Jennings

Uncertain Eve Declares Night in Gloomy City Scene

A chaotic fragment shows a troubled woman named Ailern fleeing a nightmare, reaching a taxi to escape. Taxicab ride takes her toward safety as a tense city night unfolds, while John Mathnering sits at the County Court House awaiting a pivotal call.

Deer Lodge News Teter Voge Oct 27 Milvin Vining to Canada

The article notes Teter Voge with Milvin Vining of Selena accompanying Neill McDonald to Canada after a U.S. immigration departure order. The body of Hugh Magane is reported found Monday morning. Pioneer resident Mae l Rote of Derr Judge valley died recently in a southern city. Mr and Mrs Vincent Nolan moved to Anaheim for work with A C M. in that city. Mr and Mrs J W Watson of Billings visit Miss Delta Hagerty in Deer Lodge.

Teter Voge Milvin Selena Neill McDonald Canada United States Hugh Magane Grey Los Angeles Calif Magone Ann Ate Mael Rote Derr Judge Valley Vincent Nolan Anaemila Nolan A. CM Cit J. W W. Wats Billings Ales. Watson Delta Hagerty

Impatient Student Lands in Hospital after Dance Night Crash

David Maltby a Montana State freshman was hospitalized at Deaconess with a bruised chest and fractured ribs from a late Saturday accident while attempting to pass another car in a halfine lane. His car burned and threw him into a ditch. He was rushed to Bozeman for treatment but was reported progressing well with expected recovery.

Razeman David Maltby Montana State Deaconess Hospital Hoxenan Iftoe Spring Bozeman

Gas Stave Rescue Saves Two From Gas In Car

Oct. 27 a workman opened a refrigerator car at Three Forks and saved Will Keen and Charles Mancow from death by gas fumes. The two would have suffocated if kept in the gas filled chamber. they had entered to steal a ride westward. They received medical treatment and were moved to the county seat for charges.

Rillon Willum Keen Charles Mancow Keen Hansen Columbus Three Forks Derr Lodge Watt Men Rm

First Stave Bank Collapse Reported in Sioux Falls

A Sioux Falls report notes the First Stave bank failed to open, hid deposits in SAB and reported capital and surplus of 53,0%). The brief item highlights a banking lapse and financial details surrounding the collapse.

Sioux Falls

Montana Man Finds Traces of Vikings in Arctic Reach

Lyman De Stal, a Montana man, spent five years in the Arctic and returns with a fortune in furs and a report of a village of stone houses and caves likely linked to Viking adventurers or an Eskimo prehistoric group, about 1,100 miles east of Point Barrow. A second desert village was found on the Colville River by Gierald Fitzgerais and Dr. W. R. Smith of the United States Geological Survey.

Seattle Arctic Lyman de Stal Gurs Point Barrow Gierald Fitzgerais W. R. Smith Nate States Geological Eurvey Colville River Alaska George W. Maynard Name Yukon Tferselell Island Canadian Arctic

Heavy Shipments of Grapes Into Montana

Heavy shipments of grapes into Montana are reported for the latter part of the summer to date. Butte received 124 carloads totaling 1 612 tons and Anaconda 1 403 tons from statewide shipments totaling 3 510 tons. Estimated production could yield 10000 gallons of first wine 331 000 gallons of second wine and 70rom gallons of brandy. Last year 132 carloads were shipped into the state with Butte and Anaconda as major recipients.

Butte Montana Suri Dutte Anaconda

Ties Main Iowa- George AL Wells dies after 25 years in grain group

George AL Wells, longtime participant in the Western Grain association and a key figure in Iowa farming circles, died after a 25 year involvement with the organization. He helped steer marketing efforts and supported local grain cooperatives. His death marks the end of an era for regional farmers.

Iowa George AL Wells Western Grain Association

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