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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1925

Page

7

Missoula Foreman Survives 8-Foot Bridge Fall

A. Wagner, 5, a Northern Pacific bridge foreman, survived an eight foot fall from a Coeur d'Alene branch bridge on Lookout hill. He sustained nose lacerations and a head bruise with no internal injuries, resting easy at NX P hospital after X-ray exams. Wagner, of 420 Blaine Street, was moved to Missoula hospital from Wallace with his crew assisting repairs on a dry range bridge when a chain end came unfastened and a timber failed to break his fall.

Missoula A. Wagner Northern Pacific Bridge NX. P Ite Coeur d'Alene Wagner Mur Jen Wallace Blaine Street

Basin Sends Many Students to High School at Boulder

Basin reports several students and local youths, including Miss Dons Taylor and Miss Helen Kilburn, began studies at the J. HS in Boulder. Other Basin attendees listed are Dorothy Berry, Mary Leroy, Bern Leroy, Vera Jackson, Fiabe Jackson, Josephine Fallis, Russell Fallis, Isabelle Straski, Bertha Brothers, Kenneth Warren, Bill Fleming, Joe Nugent, Arthur Nugent, and Donald Wolverton, all traveling to Boulder for the school term.

Miles City to Host Eastern Montana Corn Show This Fall

Miles City officials announced at a Commercial Club meeting that the annual Eastern Montana corn show will be held in Miles City this fall. Earlier plans to rotate hosts among eastern cities were interrupted by regional developments. The club will sponsor the Eastern Montana Traders association meeting in Miles City in late October and finalize visitor arrangements at the next meeting.

Miles City Montana Reece George Miles Cy R. H. Wallin Eastern Montana Traders Association Commercial Club

Local Belgrade Social Notes and Visitors

Belgrade news rounds up a social week with Mrs William Fitstephens and Mrs FM Byrne hosting at home for cards as hundred tables set. Miss Etta Hall wins consolation, while Mrs Smithy and daughter Joyce of Bozeman help. W J Cochran and daughter Katharine depart for Portland for winter. Misses Myrtle and Alice Stewart and mother from Washington state visit Hutchings to Spokane. Helgride chapter of Star meets at Masonic hall with Grand Matron Mary Heent of Bozeman as guest. Jeanie McCullough visits T S Meena ranch. Miss Winifred returns from Kara’s, and George Stinson family head to Helena for fete. Lillian Christianson of Bloomingdale to teach third grade music in Belgrade.

Belgrade William Fitstephens FM Byrner Sirs Grogan Etta Hall Smithy Daugher Joyce Bozeman Cates W. J. Cochran Katharine Portland Myrtle Alice Stewart Washington T Cy Ofe Hutchings Eporhe Spokane Helgride Astfin Star Masonic Hall Mary Heent Order Montana Tozeman Jeanie McCullough T.S. Meena Masine Hoffman Tick Winifred Hye Kara's George Stinson Helena Anil Lillian Christianson Bloomie Wasansat

Theft of Wheat Admitted by Two Jail Prisoners

Great Falls report of two jail inmates T. S. Moran known as Whitey Moran and Annie Dulak admitting theft of about 70 bushels of wheat from Charles Olson ranch near Sand Coulee. Moran identified as driver. Dulak arrested at her Sand Coulee home. vehicle recovered at Mose ranch. Moran released February 19 after forgery sentence.

Great Falls T._ S. “Whitey” Moran Annie Duelak Mike Holland Harry Ris Charles Olson Sand Coulee Moran Mose Olson

Canton News highlights and personal notes from the canton area

Sept. 18 Canton notes report Mrs Lee and son Flave and wife of Herron visiting the Fuchs family. C J Mahony visited from the mountains to see friends and the fair Helvena. Wiliam Hoxey moves to the Kennedy farm for winter. Vaughn family also relocates and will attend Upper Creek school. Federal agents search for barberry bushes, finding one near Townsend county farm and destroying it. Mrs Mary Sterrett visits Welena. Olaf Nelson and son attend Billings fair. Mass said by Kathre Collette of Mount Saint Charles College in Helena at Canton Church in Father Sullivan's absence. Mrs Franklin Nopper visits her father Peter Gross and family. Edward Perkins visits the Perkins family in Deer Lodge while at the state fair. W J Merritt travels to Great Falls for Mt church conference. Hugh Broderick showcases corn and large cucumbers on his Johnson farm. John Thomas and danger Mary visit the threshing area. Vimnas Cotter returns from Miambra feeling better in heart. Mrs John Kithide and two girls return from a Mission trip in June. Whoanping cough affects attendance at valley schools. Neighbors of Mr and Mrs Neil Ainehol rejoice at their return from Germany with fine crops and health improved. Hunting season opens with local and visiting hunters sharing game.

Canton William Vaughn Win Hoxey Kennedy Upper Creek Townsend Mary Sterrett Welena Edward Perkins Deer Lodge Margaret’ Perkins Famry W. J. Merritt Teft MT. Church Great Falls Hugh Broderick Johnson John Thomas Danger Mary Ald Heane Vimnas Cotter Miambra John Kithide Bern Te Vale Hey Atd Niel Ainehol Germany Gophel Velen Othe Wild Raine

Montana Girl Held on Coast in Fatal Oregon Shooting

Portland reports Ed. Lousignout, about 25, shot dead by a state traffic officer near Albany Oregon after ignoring stop commands. Genia Owens, a Montana woman, admitted traveling with him and said her parents would join them in California. she is in custody. The officer suspects a stolen car.

Portland Lousignout Albany Oregon Genia Owens Troy Mont T. Owens Cle Elum Wash Montana Lausignout Miss Owens California Washington Lousignaut Raymond

Swiping Gasoline Forces Youths Into Public Work

Two Montana youths caught extracting gasoline from a car owned by C. Campbell faced a back breaking punishment on city streets. After serving fines totaling 95 lach and a $1.50 garage charge, Chief Mielde assigned them a private wood splitting task. Upon completion they could finally drive home.

Big Timber Montana C. Campbell Mielde

Launch Quits Cold Pair Spends Night on Small Island

Poison Sept 18 Dr and Mrs Casey stranded on Flathead Lake Narrows while crossing to their summer home near Yellow Bay in a small launch The engine failed and they drifted to a small island with rain and lightning all night They reached Finley Point by makeshift means then Polson by car Monday Searchers earlier found no sign of them but the Caseys arrived home safely apparently none the worse for the experience.

Flathead Lake Casey Yellow Bay Caseys Polson Finley Point East Shore Will Mosley C.F Garth Kelly

Two Dance Smashers to Know Fate Soon

Terr Tadge and Charles Unb, convicted of second degree assault in a riot at a dance in Garrison, await formal sentencing before Judge Winston Tuesday. Joseph Shagina of Anaconda and another defendant face same fate as 14 defendants in the case plan to plead guilty. details of remaining trials unclear. Separately, a fire at Glager Park hotel caused about $10 damage to the cafeteria from faulty insulation, though hotel officials say no major injuries occurred.

Terr Tadge Charles Unb William Kop Omano Winston Joseph Shagina Anaconda Hand of 14 Tatbetha Camurt Joseph Devidl Beer Corfort Ainner Lake

Boy Hit by Snake Is Out of Danger

Donald Hungerford nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Perry Hungerford of the Betzner ranch on Fishtail creek was rushed to the hospital Tuesday for medical treatment after a rattlesnake bit him while he played in a hay lot. Prompt first aid prevented serious poisoning and he should recover rapidly, barring unforeseen complications.

Columbus Donald Perry Hungerford Betzner Ranch Fishtail Creek

Russians Visit Bozeman To Learn Dry Farming

Two Russian scientists Valerian Odolensky Ossinsky and D N Borodin visited Montana State College to study dry land farming methods. They observed rapid advances by the Montana Experiment Station and Extension Service, learning about summer follow methods, duck foot weeder tillage, corn growing, silos, dry land hay and fodder crops, and labor saving devices.

Bozeman Montana State College Valerian Odolensky-Ossinsky Agricultural Academy of Moscow D. N. Borodin Russian Agricultural Agency In America Montana Montana Experiment Station Montana Extension Service

Miners Help Contain Pacific Street Fire in Centerville

Miners coming off shift aided firefighters to confine a Sept 4 blaze at 147 Pacific street Centerville. The fire spread to 141 and 149 Pacific streets, with a rear building igniting, but no injuries occurred. Volunteers used Buffalo Spring water spouts. discipline and equipment shortages delayed control, but the fire was partly under control at press time.

Butte Pacific Street Centerville al Hicks

Dixon Girls Hurt in Auto Crash near Pablo

Misses Dorothy and Virginia Dixon daughters of Joseph M. Dixon narrowly escaped death Wednesday near Pablo when their coupe collided with a car driven by FO. Randall former Kalispell high school principal. The Dixon car was badly wrecked with only the engine intact. Dorothy suffered a deep cut and other bruises while Virginia also endured bruises. They were taken to Missoula for treatment.

Missoula Dorothy Virginia Dixon Joseph M. Dixon Pablo Dixon Flathead Lake FO. Randall Kalispell High School Cragstaad Virginia Randall

Townsend News items mix of arrivals and local moves

Attorney EE Goodman and daughter left for the coast via Portland. Judge William Li Ford visited on court business. Mrs Mae Schreiner went to Teh ena. Clifford Gordon to Helena. J W Sichold to White Sulphur on business. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Sam Aker. Clyde Troutman and Willian Jeffs visited from Rad ersberg and Three Forks. Larris Zimmerman left for Martinsdale for winter work. Reed Schmit from Mullan Idaho visiting. George Mundigg moved into Poole house on Oak Street. Nimrod in Townsend field Tuesday morning with multiple birds. Mark Frost returned from Butte to visit family. Glenn McPherson of Tidena in town on business.

Helena Willian Jeffs Radersberg Willis Smith Crow Creek George van Fleate Bozeman Townsend Williams Martinsdale Reed Schmit Mullan Idaho George Mundigg Poole Oak Street Mark Frost

Pair of Home Guard Lifters Again In Jail In Butte

Emmet Walsh and Vernon Scott face robbery charges in Butte district court. Investigations recount past arrests for thefts and burglary dating to 1922 1923 and 1924. Current complaints allege entry at Mueller hotel with intent to steal plus other robberies and narcotics possession. Bail set at 900 for Walsh and Scott each 5000 for Fields 900 for Rassumsse.

Butte Emmet Walsh Vernon Scott Lynch Department of the District Court Scott Walsh Mueller Theodore Rassumssen Sam Veronkais South Arizona Street Robert Fields Seater Fave George Martin Justice Court District ‘Court Dan Smith Amherst Street Fey Meuller Wire Dan Sullivan Gus Ebola Walsh O Henry J. Deschant Meuller Hotel Deschant Tom Lin Neo Frank Buckley James Honner Rasmussen Field Maurice English James Baldwin George Howard Rassumsse Joseph P. Wilk Fields

Turkeys Plentiful But Not Until After Thanksgiving Day

Bozeman Montana reports turkey production similar to last year with a slower early market due to a late spring. Extension poultry specialist HE Cushman notes growing grower interest in proper fitting and packing, with schools planned and an estimated 10 percent rise in No 1 grade birds shipped.

Bozeman Montana HE. Cushman Montana Extension Service Turkey

Jefferson Co Fair Opens With Strong Show and Attendance

Whitehall hosts the Jefferson County Fair with a 750 opening attendance, the largest in history. McAllister’s team won the relay races covering a mile and a half. purses total 300 dollars. Weather was perfect and displays numerous, with a gala Whitehall crowd and carnival features across town.

Whitehall Sept O McAllister McAllister Mout Fair Jefferson County Whitehall Band

Nan Marraby Reunites With Peter Lyster In London

Nan Marraby, now a companion to Miss Lyster, encounters Peter Lyster on leave in London. Peter has memory loss after injury but begins to reconnect as Nan recalls their past and contemplates a future together amid war time strain. Arnott facilitates moments between them while Nan hides her hope and fear.

Nant Marraby Fran London Miss Lyster Peter Lyster Nan Joan Endicott France Peter Lieut John Arnott Joan Arnott Lyster Tye Tyster Oak

Friction in Grosvenor cafe as Nan dodges Peter drift

In a crowded shop, Nan deflects Peter Lyster’s jealously while Arnott jokes about a country stay with Doris. Arnott teases Nan and Peter’s irritation grows, then Nan slips away to buy Frexcets for Joan, leaving the two men at odds.

Ray Arnott Nan Ontre Arnatt Peter Lonan Grosvenor Doris

Hero of campaign in this state 15 dead

Leavensworth September 18. Colonel Ezra B. Fuller, long serving United States Army officer and Civil War veteran, died in Leavenworth last night. Retired three years ago after fifty years of service, he began his career at age 16 in 1864 with the 141st Illinois Infantry. He later graduated West Point in 1873 and joined the cavalry, famed for a 1877 ride against Chief Joseph to deliver dispatches to General Sherman, a 330 mile journey completed in under five days.

Leavensworth Kas Tte Associated Press Ezra B. Fuller United States Army Fuller Leavenworth 141St Illinois Infantry West Point Cavalry United States Cavalry Lieutenant Fuller Joseph Nez Perces Miles Miles City Mont William T. Sherman Fort Elis

Women Choose Jail Over Fines for Illegal Fishing

Two Rutten women, Mrs. Peteri Riika and Mrs. Anna Kuganapa, were jailed after being found guilty of fishing without state licenses near Georgetown. Sheriff’s deputies arrested them. Judge Henroid sentenced each to a 35 fine, but the women preferred jail to payment, marking a first in local enforcement.

Anaconda Peteri Riika Anna Kuganapa Justice Henroid Georgetown J. T. McCaffery McCaffery Emity Jair

Basin News notes a parade of visitors and locals in Basin

Basin News reports a steady flow of visitors and locals on trips in and out of Basin. Ned Paradise planned business with Iron Boulder while Arthur Jolson and Glenn Seaman visited from the Lowlands district. Arvo Sims arrived from Great Falls to visit relatives. Mrs. A. B. Stabler and Benny journeyed to Seattle for two weeks. Reed accompanied them. UC, C Coach, grand chancellor of the Pythian lodge, visited Butte. Mrs. Ernest Summer and daughters Jeanette and Esther, with Dad Miller, drove from Boulder. Duncan MacDonald of Seattle and A. J. Williams of Helena with family arrived for a relatives visit. Rose Taylor and others went to Butte shopping. hotel proprietor McDonald from Seattle noted for athletic circles. A group from Butte and nearby towns visited the Grunert home and joined local social rounds.

Basin Ned Paradise Boulder Arthur Jolson Glenn Seaman Lowlands Arvo Sims Great Falls A. B. Stabler Benny Seattle Miss Reed Pythian Lodge Butte Ernest Summer Jeanette Esther Dad" Miller Airs Duncan MacDonald A. J. Willliams Don Helena Truman Hopkins W. F. Jackson Mary Hopkins McDonald Montana Rose Taylor R. &. Teon~ard Werner Nikkita C. K. Christen Kenneth McLeod William McLeod Sarah Jane Betty Thora Lee Christian

Union Move Reunites Methodist Churches in California

Los Angeles reports the annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in southern California votes unanimously in favor of uniting with the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The article is continued, and a scene between Nan and Peter hints at a personal sublot involving concealed identity.

Los Angeles Associated Press Methodist Episcopal Church California Methodist Episcopal Church South

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Montana State News Belgrade News Canton News Glacier Park Hotel Townsend News Jefferson Co. Fair Kent Anyholy Phill Tim Ant Jnan Shin Min Miss Marraby Peter Lysters Marraby Van Iral FASS Basin News
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