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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1925

Page

10

Post Office Yeggs Baffle Officials On Trail

Great Falls Sept 6 Sheriff's force and postal inspectors hunted burglars who blew the Cascade post office safe and escaped with about 100 dollars in cash. Investigators found a wrecking bar crowbar and chisel near the scene and noted the robbers wiped the safe with a rag to erase fingerprints. Stamps worth 300 remained. nothing else of value was taken. The gang used nitroglycerine after jamming the front door and muffling the noise with blankets.

Great Falls Sheriff's Force Cascade Finkee Mike Holland Harry Rix Ray Gaunt Cascade Creamery Great Norther Fool House Beler Wiliam J. Cooney Sheff Adelph Daley Thonghe le Rear Bneglars Dutton

Planwing Big Resort on Glen Lake in '26

Eureka reports G A Weil from Shelby with a capitalist buyer purchased the Malls place on Glen Lake and plans a large summer resort development. Negotiations for adjoining property aim to add numerous cabins and amenities, creating a major Northwest pleasure resort.

Glen Lake Eureka G. A. Weil Shelby Malls

Neighbors Fail to Stand Insanity Charge in Great Falls

Great Falls hearing finds Isabelle Shum not guilty by judge Stephen Cowler after a commission's findings. Witnesses testified to habitual abuse and attacks on passersby, while defense witnesses claimed she had a stable, sane temperament and no prior vile language.

Great Falls Isabelle Shum Stephen J. Cowler Thomas Walker L. L. Maylard J. J. Baltazar W. E. Johnson Pete Fontana

Bears Trouble Sheep Men in the Big Belts

Great Falls report notes brown bears harassing sheepmen in the Big Belt mountains between Great Falls and Helena during the summer. AH Abbott, Helena national forest supervisor, and RS Abbott observed increased bear activity in Diamond City region, with a hunter killing several bears. A U S cadastral and forest service survey aims to produce valuable, comprehensive maps for forest administration. Grazing conditions across Helena forest and into Cascade County are reported as good.

Great Falls Big Belt Helena AH. Abbott Unites States Cadastral Service The Forest Service Abbott Forest Administration Nrest Cascade County

Ex-Convict Led Burglar Suspects In Great Falls Robberies

Great Falls police arrest George Stone 24 and two others for recent burglaries. Stone, previously sentenced 1924 burglary term, was released early. The trio also includes Thomas Ringross Portland and John Russell Oakland. They are held in connection with the Albert Castner home and F J Lice nf el d residence robberies. Conflicting statements were obtained during questioning.

Great Falls George Stone Susperty Gaunt Andy Cardwell Italin State Penitentiary Marcus Anderson Fred Locher Stone Thomas Ringross Portland John Russell Oakland Albert Cast~ner Seventh Avenue North F. J. Liecenfeld Ninth Avenue South Anderson McLibres

Senator Linn's Car Damaged and Found in Bozeman

White Sulphur Springs dispatch reports C. A. Linn went to Bozeman with Mrs. Tinn and Mrs. Wool to claim his stolen car found abandoned near the golf links. The vehicle was damaged and stripped, including its tires, after a long auto tour.

Senator Linn Bozeman White Sulphur Springs C. A. Linn

Prospector Finds Rich Ore Body at Old Time Property

George Gaskill, a long time prospector near White Sulphur Springs, reports a large high grade ore body on the Grass Hopper property resembling Castle mines ore. Construction begins on a 100 ton daily mill and concentrator at the Cleveland mine with 200 000 tons of ore in sight as Livingston and locals finance. The Castle Mountain Mining company holds the lease and bonds with Manager interests owning the property and power extended by Montana Power to the mine.

White Sulphur Springs George Gaskill Castle Gaskill Cleveland Manger Castle Mountain Mining Company Livingston Montana Power Company

Romney Named Assistant Dean at Bozeman College

Seph G G O Romney, coach of Montana State College athletic teams, is named assistant dean of men in addition to professor of physical education and head of football and basketball. He will assist Dean M Hamilton and begin duties in the autumn term, reflecting his influence with male students.

Bozeman Mont Seph G.G. O. Romney Bobcat Montana State College Romney M. Hamilton Atkins Som Montana State

Road Blocked Out to Birch Creek Falls Opens Beauty Region

White Sulphur Springs report says Culler, Jinnard, and Lyle blazed a tract through Birch Creek canyon to the falls as the creek cut a wall and cascaded for a quarter mile. After road clearance, families including Wood and Fraziers spent a day picnicking at the canyon mouth. nature lovers urged a visit to the secluded scenic spot.

Birch Creek Falls White Sulphur Springs Ge. Culler Jinnard Lyle Birch Creek Pirch Creek Rock T. A Wood Frazier GF. Culler Shas Florence Alldredge Howard Tex Cansen

Martinsdale Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and Industry

Meagher County News reports arrivals from Melena Mrs William Began and infant daughter and Mrs Bloce Skinner as well as Mrs Brown visiting her parents. Stockmen Bank of Martinsdale pays 50 percent on all deposits in the defunct State Bank. Local figures visit Helena and Ringling ranch residents tour and relatives travel. Several residents and businesses are noted including mining property inquiries and shifts between Helena Butte and Bridger Washington and Chehalis relocation plans.

Martinsdale Wiliam Bloce Skinner Melena Brown Smith Brothers Sheep Company Stockmen’s Bank of State Bank Richard Manger Russel Helena Low Armour Don Dver Ringling Ranch Philip Armour T. A. Berkin Trotter Flat Willow Wilma Anderson Anderson James Brophy Rosser Red Lodge Old Castle Brophy Michigan School of Mines Hnis Henritia Crockett Barnes Charles Tyman B. Hubard Cattle Moutain Mines Mes Walter Butler Virginia Chehalis Washington F. Y Carroll Freon Ringlisg Tlelewa

Farmer Breaks Leg in Harvest Home Accident

In Glasgow on Wednesday Gus Hanson of Wild Rose was hurt while unhitched from a header box when a frightened horse toppled him. A wagon wheel ran over his leg, breaking it above the ankle. Dr. Miller treated him at home and set the bone in a cast. Neighbors rallied, with 41 header outfits and about 20 men aiding Hanson’s 400 acre harvest as his group cut and stacked grain by night, with local women supplying a community dinner.

Glasgow Gus Hanson Wild Rose Ite Mr. Hanson Miller Baylor Mr Hanson Mr .Manson Tme Hanson Place

Sixty New Homes Built in Libby in 1925

Libby reports sixty new residences completed during the year as Lincoln County shows steady growth. Many homes were remodeled and several business places erected, signaling continued development amid the season.

Libby Lincoln County

Basketball Men to Have Hard School

Tareman Montana Sept 6 Bobcat basketball team at Montana State College plans a tough winter schedule. Coach Romney arranged 14 California games before and during Christmas holidays and will likely take eight or nine players on the trip. With four of last season’s regulars returning, the Bobcats will pursue a rigorous winter slate and a strong conference schedule against Utah division teams to defend state championship honors.

Pobcats

Rolled Stockings Ban at Ursuline Academy

Great Falls reports Ursuline Academy will ban stockings rolled below liners and dresses conflicting with modesty. The rule forbids sleeves above the elbow and requires the prescribed uniform by October 1. Necklines too low and sheer material are banned and flapper style is discouraged for incoming students.

Great Falls Ursuline Academy Mather Xavier

Rosebud Farmer Finds Hogs Lift Mortgages

Forsyth reports Jack Riley of near Vananda delivered 27 hogs yesterday to a local buyer, receiving two checks totaling 938 dollars. Hogs averaged 12 cents a pound for young stock under a year, described by Riley as a practical, mortgage lifting venture on his ranch, which also focuses on dairy cows and corn feed.

Forsyth Jack Riley Vananda Riley

Road crew completes 20 miles of surfaced road in assigned county area

White Sulphur Springs Sept 6 11 Wheeler in charge of Fort Logan road bidding has moved to Calkine to supervise work His crew finished 20 miles of surfaced road in the northwest part of the county and have about 4 miles to build at Calkins Wheeler expects favorable fall conditions to add roughly 1 miles of road to Meagher county this season

White Sulphur Springs Wheeler Fort Logan Calkine Calkins

Bridegroom Arrest Follows Wedding Kidnapping Charge

Kalispell notes a newlywed couple faced a kidnapping charge after a brief marriage. Harry Seaman and Leonora Barry wed Thursday morning. By Friday Seaman was jailed as the father of the bride, a rancher’s daughter, moved to have him arrested on kidnapping allegations.

Kalispell Harry Seaman Seaman Leonora Barry

Bill Aims to Save County Some Expense

Cut Bank records describe a plan to avoid deputizing sheriff work for court service. Sheriff Croft faced travel to Coffee Creeks and back to serve papers on Suguse Jt and lit, but Tang arrived from Coffee Sterk and reported to the eternity catterines office.

Long Glacier County Bill Croft Coffee Creets Montana

Hungarian farmers settle in Canada near Calgary and Winnipeg

A Hungarian colony expands in Canada as Count Teza Palffy and Julius De Plessek acquire a 446 mile distant Hagel Ridge allotment in Manitoba Alberta wheat lands. Baron Caavesay reportedly farms a 200 acre ranch between Calgary and Ranff, signaling growing émigré farming ties.

Winnipeg Associated Press Manitoba Alberta Wheat Lands Teza Palffy Julius de Plessek Hagel Ridge Winnines Baron Caavesay Mircoard Calgary Ranff

Pitiful Tragedy in Los Angeles

Elmer Fields a carpenter from Ente Oklahoma was brought to a city hospital after a self inflicted wound. Doctors say the injury could prove fatal. He arrived seeking his wife Naomi and, in a despondent moment, attempted to end his life. A note in his pocket urged a meeting at the pastoulce but had not been mailed.

Los Angeles Elmer Fields Sma Carpenter Ente Okla Naomi

Ford Co Accused Of Misusing Customer Payment Plan

New York Sept Edward Moor files suit against Ford Major Co alleging deliberate interference and unlawful conversion of his weekly auto purchase payment plan. He seeks injunction to stop the unauthorized use and a full accounting of profits.

New York Sept Sar Edward Ty Moor Tofay Ford Major Company Autamindill Moore Ford Campany

Fall headwear trends at the Inn fashion preview

The story describes four hat models for fall, noting fierce popularity and a rumored vogue for a turned-down helm. It highlights a sharp dressed man, Har son For, as the wearer of the featured hats.

Harson

Independent Publishing Company Daily Gazette Ad

A damaged OCR fragment describes publishing by The Independent Publishing Company in Helena Montua with office addresses in New York City and San Francisco and distribution to hotels and newspaper stands nationwide. It notes Associated Press content rights and exclusive news reprint terms.

Independent Pubishing Company (Inc Helens Monta Helena Montua Haatera Prudden King and Drudden Madizon Avenue New York City Sieger Linola Studden, Ring and Prudden Montgomery Street San Fransisco Cristorsia The United Ghia

Lawsuit notice involving Lemire Salt and partners in Montana county

A damaged notice shows a court action naming Lemire Salt and associates against defendants in Montana. The filing references a suit date around September 24 and mentions warrants, terms like law and interest, and mentions Lewis County and local entities. The readable fragments indicate a civil action with financial claims and possible property or corporate names, requiring further court details.

Sentara Lewin Lewis Augiat Plains

Ducks Move Toward Coagne and Yellowstone Rivers

Miles City reports ducks worming toward the Coagne and Yellowstone rivers as early reports indicate higher numbers this year. Hunters fear many birds may leave before the season opens. September 16 is noted as a potential start. more ducks are observed in Canada this year. Local tales mention ponds and lakes teeming with mallards, with a large flight expected to begin after work ends.

Miles City Coagne Yellowstone Can-ada Urren

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