The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-02
Choteau, Cl,oteau County.

Il. w. Howard, of Augusta, who was
charged with feloniously branding cattle on
upper Sun river, was discharged by the
grand jury.
Married, at Fort Benton, Aug. 20, DR..
William OFT, of Riverside, Iowa, to Miss
Jennie Lytle of Augusta, Rev. Geo. Logan
officiating.
Mrs. I. S. Corson and children returned
home from their Sun River visit on Tues
day evening. Miss Maggie Glib, sister,
came with her and will remain for the win
ter and attend school.
1t is rumored that John w. Power con-
templates branching out or, mayhap, clos
ing out his business at Fort Benton. Cho-
teau ID mentioned as likely to be the point
selected for the erection of another Power
Block, with branch at Dupuyer.
The case of the state vs.. Colin Whitford,
charged with killing range heifer belong
ing to d. A. q. Floweree. came up for trial
this morning. The prosecuting witness,
Isaac Jordan, alias 1.-The Chicken" half
breed, gave his testimony, and was then
sentenced by Judge Benton to twenty-four
hours confinement in the county Jail for
contempt in appearing before the court in
state of intoxication. Two other wit
nesses were heard, when the prosecution
rested, and defendant was discharged.
Lewistown.
Edward Burke and Mary Latray, of Fort
Maginnis, were married in Lewistowr, on
Sunday, Aug. "A, Justice Brassey officiating.
ten year-old son Of Henry Often,
Wednesday, the 9th, fell and broke his
left arm below the elbow. He was brought
to Lewistown and DR.. Lapalme set the
member.
Miss Clara Corbin, of Cottonwood, gave
a card party last Monday to number of
her friends. Miss Corbin expects to return
to Chicago in a few weeks to renew her
studies.
The Bay State cattle are back on their old
range and Mr.. McShane says they are look
ing we'll, notwithstanding the drive. The
cattle were moved slowly, and the region
through which they travelled was fairly
watered.
Eugene Townsend, woolgrower on the
head of Deer creek, had narrow escape
from being burned to death last week. He
had been cutting hay in parks in the Judith
mountains, and while thus engaged the fire,
which had been burning in the timber for
some days, was suddenly turned upon him
by high wind. He had but time to mount
one of his horses and fly for his life, leav-
ing his moving machine in the flames.
Demersville.
Two young Chippewa bucks we're arrest
ed at E1an last Sunday for house breaking
and petty larceny.
Plans and specifications have been sub
mitted to carpenters for the building of a
neat church, 26x40 feet, on Foy street.
Frank Newton killed large cinnamon
bear OH the east side, in the Fairview dis
trict, a few days ago, which weighed 400
pounds.
Harry Keith spent several days this weel
hunting ducks, lions, fool hens. bear
pheasants and Rocky mountain goat, in
company with John Il. Higgins and party
Burt Evans and family are enjoying
weli-earned vacation, at Bad Rock canyon
hunting and fishing. Burt says this is tn
first time in two years he has had pla.
spell.
Joseph Loumphery, the Oldest settler i,
the Bitter Root valley, died at his home il
Stevensville last week, aged 81 years. HI
piloted Father DeSmet into this country il
ls41 and lived in the valley since 1916 o
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