The Bozeman courier., 1927-10-07
STATE BRIEFS

COnrad-Kenneth Petit, a licensed
pilot, has purchased a Boozer Brothers
plane, which ne will use in commercial
and stunt flying.
Butte-Frank Morris, age A, fell 1900
feet to his death when he lost his foot
ing while working in the air shaft of the
Bell-Diamond mine.
MissOula-More than $4,000 people at
tended the recent Western Montana fair,
according to figures announced by CIlth-
bert Peat, secretary.
Butte-Lewis A. Smith, Butte attor-
ney and aviation enthusiast, Joined pilot
L. j. Meisler and Harry E. Dunn of Mich
igan in flight to Spokane.
ChinOOk-Thomas Dowen, pioneer of
this territory, passed away at his home
here following a long illness. He served
as postmaster here for eight years.
Butte-A budget of $1,000 will be
necessary to carry on scouting activities
here this year, according to. the Silver
Bow council of Boy Scouts of America.
HamiltOn-Rex Roberts is the first
Football accident victim of the season.
He suffered a fractured collar bone dur
ing a practice game on the high school
field
AnacOnda-Knights of Columbus viii
hold their 18th annual rabbit hunt, Sun
day, Oct. 9, in the Jefferson valley. The
ranch.
Billings-Harvesting of sugar beets in
this district is well under way. The West
ern Sugar company has opened the fac
tory for 24-hour day run, to continue
100 days.
Butte-John F. Cullerton was re-
elected grand knight of Butte council
knights Of Columbus. Don B. King was
elected deputy grand knight to succeed
ed himself.
AnacOnda-While Officer Pat Connolly
veteran policeman, was waiting for his
morning paper, he fell from a platform
at the rear of the Standard building and
broke his wrist.
Great FalIs-Harry Belcher, former
lieutenant of the Great Falls fire de-
partment, has been appointed to I'LL the
vacancy caused through the resignation
Of Edward Schrader.
Great FalIs-Penny Arcade and bucket
ball games were barred from the carnival
here by orders of the sheriff. Several
officials ''peeped" and then placed bar
on the concession.
| COnrad-J. Peterson will assume his
new duties as county agent in October
succeeding Blaine Ferguson, who has &C.
cepted a position with Valier- Montana
Land & Water company.
Great FalIs-RosweH Leavitt. son Of
congressman scott Leavitt, has returned
from Glacier National park, where ne has
been stationed as ranger, in charge Of
registrations at the Bolton entrance.
| NIissOula-G. A. Ketcham, principal o.
the Missoula high school, underwent {
successful operation for goitre at the
Northern Pacific hospital He is gettiInf
along very nicely, hospital attendant,
say.
MissOula-Jess Lord, Albert zierman
Don Ruby and Arnold Tikanen of Mill
town were fined $25 each for shootins
after sundown at the Bonner milIpond
The deputy game warden broke up theil
party.
Butte-Jim Blaine learned there wa:
no open season on neighbors when hC
was arraigned in the police court. He il
charged with having fired shotgun at
nearby resident. His bond was set a
81 900.
Great FalIs-T. A. Meagher has f1leC
suit in the district court, alleging tina
j. A. Robinson and j. S. Robinson brok,
a sales contract with him, covering thl
sale Of 400 lambs. He asks to be award
ed $500.
MISUNDERSTANDING that her HUSBAND
attempted to shoot her last May and tina
he drove her from home, Mrs. Felicit
Valley, of Arlee, has filed suit in distric