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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
6
Weather: Friday partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers, Saturday cooler and fair. Local notices include store ads, repairs, and service listings. A traffic mishap report notes a wrist fracture from a derailment incident and a federal case with a fine and jail sentence for a Volstead violations conviction.
A three story London hotel burned in San Angelo Texas causing about 160000 dollars in damage. No deaths reported though guests could not be confirmed due to a burned hotel register. Several individuals narrowly escaped including Mrs. F. R. Senor J. J. Devonport Louis Schlesinger and B Morris with Davenport suffering minor burns.
Gabrovo marked the 10th anniversary of the Apriloy gymnasia with an address from King Boris who spoke about the event as a sign of Bulgaria's cultural dawn. The report notes Charles W. Bure, six months old, of New Orleans, has four grandparents, five great grandparents, and two great great grandparents.
Sam Goza, Montana state executive committee chair, arrived from Billings to press ongoing quake relief funds for Gallatin county school buildings damaged by the quake. He said the campaign will expand to Helena and Lewis and Clark county with quick action expected, aided by local leaders including Gen. Gewis and Sen. William S Buttlem an.
The Shelton confectionery on East Sixth Avenue is sold to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baker. They take over September first and plan to run the business as before with the dining room open for hand baked goods. The Sheltons retire to make Helena their permanent home on Warren Street.
Alleging catrome cruelty, William R B Jobb filed for divorce from Tall a Jobb in district court yesterday. Through attorneys Spaulding and McConnell a general demurrer was filed. after overruled, a decree was signed by Judge Pearman. The couple, married May 6 1923, had no children and property rights were settled before proceedings.
The trunk features dust proof moulding that resists warp and dust. New models appeal visually and are built from base wood noted for strength and light weight.
Montana railroad commission asks the State fair board to recognize only licensed motor bus and taxi operators with commission certificates for transport to and from the fairgrounds during the exposition next month. The letter cites insurance and legality, warning unlicensed operators are violations. Notices were served on Arthur Stewart of Columbus and Witcher, Stroud & Reed of Miles City, giving Aug. 24–25 deadlines to obtain licenses or face court action in Stillwater and Custer counties for continued operation.
Montana Railroad Commission members Dan Boyle and Leonard Young, sitting as Public Utilities, heard a tense session from Townsend residents protesting interruptions by Montana Power during wartime months. About a dozen witnesses testified as the issue centered on supplying power to the Milwaukee Railway via Josephine Line and the call for an auxiliary connection. The commission will act after a transcript of testimony is completed.
Elizabeth Chevallier, 20 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Chevallier, will be buried at Resurrection Cemetery after a funeral at the Cathedral of St. Helena this morning. She died Wednesday evening after being struck by a family car accidentally moved in gear by an elder sister. The Chevallier family, prominent sheep ranchers near Silver, are staying with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Tenry on Dearhorn Avenue.
Articles of Incorporation filed for Poplar Grain Company with authorized capital of 60000. Montana affiliate linked to Winter Truendale Dericks of Monocapolis. Headquarters in Poplar with Charles G. Johnson in charge.
Thirteen dollars worth of dental gold plus gold inlays were stolen from the office of Or We Trerise in the Hotter building on West Sixth Avenue Wednesday night. The loss was not found until Dr Trevise checked for a missing value. A larger amount of gold in another area of the office was overlooked. Entry appears via an open hallway door or through a transom. police have been notified.
The funeral for Mrs weatherlyne Medndrewe, late of Helens and Thrae rarks, was held yesterday afternoon at Maberts and Kohler's chapel. Rev. Wo Snell of St Puster's Eyieeansel pare Ish presided, with pallbearers from Fintee and Sheridan attending. Mrs Andress died at a Missoula hospital on Wednesday.
Executives and employees of Mountain States Telephone Company Montane division plan an outing at Gate of the Mountains with arrangements by Marty Baseler Alan Romness Dolly Sheldon Eva Rummel. A parade will be taken on the Missouri river in Pleasant county where lunch will be spread. Kokomo Indiana August 20 by Associated Press Mrs Martin Grisse Laketon Tod was killed and Miss Sarah King Los Angeles California fatally injured when their automobile was struck by a truck south of Bokoma Rov Grisse husband of the dead was driving and was lightly injured.
Murphy and John Walters of Missoula were fined $50 each for shooting grouse out of season. They were found with grouse in their possession and pled guilty before a justice of the peace. Sells Bear for $25. Charlies Lucior of Poison was fined $25 and costs for selling a game animal after claiming ignorance of the law. A bear cub was captured and sold, constituting a game law violation.
Andrew W Kincher Chris Teasley Siegfried Wilson and Liegd Trevel form the Finance Committee for the Teen Newsboys annual outing at Alhambra Springs. Ernest Ensma as manager notes patrons have funded the event generously this year and hopes sufficient funds remain to cover meals and entertainment.
Reports on the annual convention of Montana War Mothers, held last week at Kalispell, will be given at a special Tassena chapter meeting this afternoon at 3. All members are requested to attend.
The report outlines a stalled push to use radio for wildlife protection in Canada amid a national addressing of conservation measures. Officials in Helena and Ottawa discuss legislative tensions while delegates from Canada and the United States consider cross border wildlife issues and emission of letters to press for preservation actions.
Greetings and outline of the week’s entertainment circulate as county elects princesses. WG Ferguson of the Commercial Club sends congratulations and arrival instructions for September 6 in Helena. Chaperone Mrs. Lilian Miracle will issue details on attire and fittings.
An inspection on Wednesday toured palate fields of the valley with state and federal officials. The group included Dr Strnet and J. ReVere among others from the horticulture departments and county agents. Fields inspected showed crops practically free of disease and likely to exceed average quality. another inspection is planned later by the officials.
Fragmentary report mentions several individuals and places including Montana, Spokane, and Minnesota. It notes arrivals, visits, and a few vague events such as a person returning from Canada and a guest in Spokane with relatives. Details are garbled and attribution is inconsistent.
At the Montana convention, Hauberg was elected Master of the lodge with a four-year term. Other officers named include Charteris as deputy grand master and Tans as junior grand warden. The event featured a reception, a cornet concert, and plans for a continuing convention through Saturday.
Fragmentary wartime item states eight British captives held by bands controlled from Tage One in an armory den at Wychitfe College Toronto. They and their wives were said to be safe and being well treated by the Vietnhaws.
Mrs Kathy Nielsen plans to relocate to Miami and open a Florida real estate office. She believes Florida offers unlimited opportunity, describes climate as pleasant, and notes favorable taxes drawing people to make Florida their home.
Rixlelph Toman, among Melena men charged in Jeffers county with rough-house disturbance at a Alhambra dance, surrendered to Officer Jum Barnes after saying he would take his medicine. He said the disturbance led to court action and he would face charges in Bowlder. Police traced him from Spokane to Montana, with stops at Kalispell and Whitefish, as deputies recovered weapons. The case ties to a broader probe of recent trouble. another man was arrested, and postmaster general news about Pacific seaplanes closing Hawaii routes ends the dispatch.
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