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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1925
Page
7
Missoula records show 600 application certificates processed as 516 freshmen and 75 advanced students have registered to date. With residence halls filled and city residents asked to house overflow, registration continues beyond yesterday’s old-student slate as totals likely surpass 300 marks and set a new record.
Miles City September 29. A tread power threshing machine brought up the Yellowstone by steamship to Miles City in 1880 and now owned by J. W. King near Myers remains in good condition after 45 years of use. First unloaded by WY B. S. Juggins, with John C. Guy, the pair arrived for fall threshing of 1890. Each machine cost about $500 then. Indians watched two horses power the treadmill in early days. The veteran thresher, now owned by Mr. Wing, made its last rounds in autumn 1906.
S W R Mc Kenna manager of Monarch Lumber company was badly injured when he fell from a platform at the hunker yards on First avenue. He suffered a broken lap and arm along with other injuries. Dr E S Potter treated him and pronounced his condition serious. McKenna is a Kiwanis member and popular young businessman.
Billings report: Russell Meese, age 12, sustained a broken left leg and severe gash below the knee after a head-on collision with a touring car driven by Andrew Kupes on Polytechnic Drive near North Thirteenth Street at 10 15 Sunday night. Meese and MacFarlane, following him, were involved as the car veered and the motorcycle wrecked. Meese was taken to a local hospital with injuries.
Arlee, Sept 29. Hodson, 75, longtime local, ended his life at Hodson Ranch near Arlee. He used a high powered rifle, his body found in the ranch house turn. Hodson worked on Dale Healson’s ranch three miles west of Arlee. The coroner from Lake County was summoned and expected to arrive tonight.
Eugene Cousineau, at the request of Roschild county authorities, was arrested in Miles City for larceny after allegedly mimicking a kind act to gain possession of a car. He rode with a youth from Colstrip to Forsyth, then claimed illness and prompted a driver to stop for water. While the driver went for water, Cousineau drove off with the vehicle and was apprehended upon arrival in Miles City.
G W Swisher and William Burgeon pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice Leon E. Choquette on assault charges filed by John Koltweit. Bonds set at 2350 each, Koltweit alleges beatings with a monkey wrench and a gas pipe, one man producing a pistol though no use indicated. All three men reside in the Cottonwood community north of here.
Anaconda reporters note federal agents Ben Holter and Russell Osborne found a cow barn on the Johnson ranch housing a moonshine operation. A 460 gallon copper still bubbled on the stove, about 60 gallons of moonshine in a tub, and 500 barrels of mash in fermentation. Two men Frick Larson and Hennes Johnson were arrested and released on recognizance to arraignment at 10 the next morning. The defendants claim they had only tasted liquor twice in life, each time it made them ill.
Townspeople arrive from Boston and Helena for visits and business. Mr and Mrs Fred Wolf from Boston plan to stay awhile. John Connors of Helena spent the weekend with Townsend friends and joined them to a Legion smoker in White Sulphur. Paul Carson plans to leave for Missoula to enter the university. Aly and Mrs Frank Young are reported ill with typhoid fever but improving. Mr and Mrs Frank T Tookx traveled to White Sulphur for the Legion event. Wm Britton of Helena visited. Rev Charles Cumingham concluded church services and plans to move to Helena. Miss Chita Shaw visited her parents in Townsend over the weekend. Charles Perkins went to Helena to visit his parents. George Rollings left for Great Falls where he found work as an electrician helper. Kenjanun Clapton heads to Missoula to finish university. Miss Wilda Bellremer, lately in Boston for study, may open a beauty parlor here. J W Bold spent a short time in town with his family before returning Saturday.
Lewistown Sept 2 The last issue of the Literary Digest reveals Lt Wall W White son of a Lewistown merchant who died in 1913 escaped a fatal aviation collision at Kelly Field Texas by pulling his parachute cord just before his plane wrecked He landed safely while the other pilot perished White a West Point graduate now serving in the aviation branch was stationed at Kelly Field Texas
Winnett, Sept. 29 The palatable grouse moved a disastrous enemy to F C Welch north of Winnett. The Welch family planted a large garden with watermelons cantaloupes cucumbers and tomatoes. Grouse ruined the crop forcing green picking and eating all ripened produce. A double wagon box of green tomatoes was smashed from the patch. Hundreds of watermelons cantaloupes and cucumbers were consumed by the flock nearby. Welch planted about 15 acres of corn this spring and the grouse ate all the stalks left.
Williston opened its football season with a doubleheader against Sidney Mont. The second teams won 50 to 0, while the first teams lost 10 to 0 after a stubborn defensive effort by Williston. Sidney appeared lighter and poorly trained, with Williston players showing strong persistence and coaching support throughout both games.
Anaconda officials report a surge in drunkenness arrests, with 1 8 arrests this year, surpassing totals for 1916, 1924, and the prior nine months. September shows a sharp rise compared to earlier months, based on police court records now in city archives.
Livingston Sept 29 Judge St J Miller upholds an antic sentence in the case of George J Douglas charged with taking a watch from the body of A Vincent a Northern Pacific brakeman killed near Grey Cliff January 14 The court in Big Timber fixed the sentence at 350 dollars fine and 20 days in county jail Douglas first pleaded not guilty in justice court then guilty on appeal and again pleaded guilty in district court with the same sentence imposed
Billings police arrested Ralph Cofty Thomas Lught Spencer Rue and another unnamed boy at 2 AM Sunday after information from F W Brunskill Minneapolis peace superintendent. The youths were traveling west in a small touring car when detained. One parent planned to come to Billings to reclaim the boy.
Basin residents and visitors are listed visiting nearby cities including Butte Helena Boulder and Deer Lodge with several spent weekends there. Notable names include Mrs R Jeanard Mrs Rose Taylor Mr and Mrs Ronald Nyblin and Dr D E Rainville. A Saturday dance hosted by the Jib Hospital association drew attendees from across the county with Beck’s orchestra providing music.
In reminiscence from 19/4 Colorado clashes, Mother Jones recalls Trinidad militia reshipments and Ludlow massacres as she urged miners and welfare efforts. She defends direct action, condemns inhumanity, and argues for human rights over mere suffrage gains.
September 29 in a coal mine Billy Murphy lost his left ear when a falling rock struck him. Dr. Rundle says the clean cut caused the loss. the ear could not be recovered and the wound was dressed with hopes for best results.
Sept 22 Butte reports German police dog Voten, decorated 21 times for service, nearly killed when crushed by a Bennett's grocery truck at Front and Oregon. Owner Anton Jancar and his two children were unhurt. dog with a shoulder wound endured surgery and remains in care. Voten, aged two, served Germany in wartime as a message carrier and was recently imported from Germany.
McCone County rancher AL Rindahl operates a coyote farm eight miles northwest of Brockway. He ships animals to eastern gun clubs, charges about $25 per coyote, and reports strong demand. Rindahl also raises a few skunks and traps coyotes for live shipment to buyers in Wisconsin and other states.
Russell Eric son of Mrs C Ez rich of 944 Grand avenue, Billings, 14, was shot in the eye when struck by a star from a rubber band in a playmate's hall at 10 30. He had just left Sunday school at the Congregational church and was heading toward a group of boys when the accident occurred. Doctors said it may take days to determine if sight is lost.
Deer Lodge September 29 The home of Tom Stuart pioneer and plain man stood near the city fairground for 44 years. Formerly Cecil C Thornton property the land was bought in 1880. The site hosted annual rodeos with horse breaking and bronc riding drawing riders and guests including Ne Perce Indians. The Stuart home served as headquarters for plains men who shared stories after contests. Tom Stuart, brother of Granville Stuart, served as night watchman and deputy sheriff during pioneer days, known for quiet leadership in Deer Lodge and surrounding valleys.
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