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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1925
Page
4
Odd weather hints and scattered notices across Wortanns market area. Mentions Smoke House and various local businesses, a Helena couple, and delayed trains. Also notes a veterans society meeting, bank board actions, and a Lutheran church Christmas sale, plus a divorce case and a train derailment affecting schedules.
Henrys Mi a juror from Great Falls was fined $10 for contempt of court after arriving late to duty while serving on the assault case of Mike Buchand in district court. Judge W H Poorman noted jury service as paramount and the Burbank case testimony closed as jurors prepare for deliberation after 9:30 AM.
Montana amassed 101 premiums at Chicago’s cattle show, led by Wheat, Oats, Barley, and Corn entries. Officials list sweepstakes and class placements across multiple categories, highlighting Montana’s dominance over other states.
Railroads seek to renew a special rate granted in 1925 on registered horses and cattle shipments for at least one more year. Area shippers and breeders nationwide report favorable replies from lines including the Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Oregon Short Line, while other roads such as Northern Pacific, Chicago Burlington & Quincy, Great Northern, and Soo Line have also affected the rate.
Mrs Flows Blaine Thompson, previously an assistant at the state fair office, now displays a fresh stock of Christmas novelties for sale from her Park Avenue apartment this month.
The YMCA hosts a monthly supper meeting of financing teams in a bid to organize workers year round. The note mentions interests in several names and affiliated groups with funds and claims, including a list of individuals and entities linked to various financial and benevolent organizations.
Montana Commercial Club directors condemned a Seattle list company’s plan to publish names, addresses, and incomes of residents. A petition for repeal of the publicity clause was approved, with a committee drafted resolutions to urge Montana senators and representatives to support removal. Directors emphasized road-building interests and safety while urging action to curb sensational tax publicity and protect travelers and tourism.
The public school band hosts a concert this evening at Shrine Auditorium. The program features student ensembles and a solo performance by a girl from Indiana. A large audience is expected, with tickets available at the door.
Article notes a miner died during a holiday trip authorized by the state Extension Service. It mentions funeral arrangements, the trip’s public expense approval, and involvement of the state board and university agents. Names and places are obscured by the OCR but indicate Montana, St Paul, and county agents traveling for educational duties.
Mop and Dee Hermann Stohr, a prominent honest farmer, faced arrest following a street affray with neighbor Jalas Tried. Tried was shot through the jaw and is in a hospital in Sulphur Springs. The incident ends a long running quarrel between Stohr and Fried.
Due to the retirement of telegraph office staff several changes were announced in War personnel. Mr McGraven was transferred from the rate department to the rail and wire section, and Mr Ngidsituny was appointed rate clerk.
A plan by a Vatican committee outlines displays from Italy and aims to spread devotion to the Blessed Sacrament during the congress. The permanent committee, named by the Pope, directs the event with American members including Rt Rev Vranas Kelly and Rev Uphonse Pelletier of New York, led by Bishop Thospes Len.
Public invited to Elk memorial at the Marlow theater next Sunday afternoon. The Menomomin of the United lodge No 940 will present a memorial program with organ prelude, cello solos, local solo, and choral pieces. Singers and musicians include Mrs Owen Worris and others. several lodge members recently passed away are honored.
Tickets go on sale at Reeves Varak store for Hirschfield's Chopin program to aid disease eradiation and sick care. Proceeds from the recital support Bern, rat clin Tew's and Clark counts, with a promise of a rare concert featuring numerous Chopin works and student interest in interpretation.
Yoge Humphrey a taxi driver for Yeav Wing for several years died Wednesday night at 215 in Rochester Minnesota after a long illness with stomach trouble. He had two prior operations before the fatal one. He was 40, survived by his mother, wife, and several siblings. The body will be taken to Graswald, Ta, for burial and funeral services, accompanied by a listed survivor group.
A carriage sale is held in the former Golden Ride store on Broadway by the Wontins elob to raise funds for tuberculosis work on the state. Proceeds go to the fund, and anyone with old clothes to donate may leave them at the sale.
The Anti Saloon League presents two movies at YMG this evening at seven thirty. An anti saloon league official will give a lecture on law enforcement under the Volstead Act after the shows. The program has been seen in local charities before.
A committee investigated alleged acts by George the state superintendent of the orphans home after a report from Mina May Srumper and Robert Al Lins of Columbus. The inquiry followed claims the board ordered a physician change at the home and the superintendent discharged the doctor, with a later death alleged from an overdose of that drug.
A review hearing will be held by the commission to examine the gas operations at Kevin Sunburst field. The inquiry, prompted by regulatory concerns, will assess natural gas distribution and charges tied to Wells 10 and related facilities. Local officials and the industry are awaited for testimony and documents.
A garbled personals column lists multiple names and events including visits, departures, and social notes. References include Mr. and Mrs. Devore, Avanta, Wells, Culaga, Wood Canges, Elena, Thanard Ballin, Tanelmt, Peter from Polls, Hatlantine, Winetay, Elena from Rey Timber, Croat Yate, Verant, Townsen, George W Craven, Mine at Butters, Mro and Mie IF & Reynolda, Jane Woods, White Swine Springs, and Jane Woods family travels to Los Angeles and Great Talley for a visit, with several noted trips and arrivals in the recent period.
A hearing is scheduled for Monday December 7 to address bundled commerce rates on canned goods and sugar. Attendees include Gale acanphaut of the institute and officials from Vieacule Men, with questions expected about price spreads and freight charges. The Mountan railroad will be represented by its rate expert WB Schieler and associates, who will discuss cost factors and proposed adjustments.
The Stillwater District Court void order concerns final account of Elizabeth Woods Jennings and removal of the administrator. The Supreme Court affirmed the district court action but notes notice to all concerned was not properly given. Justice Clint Justie wrote the opinion.
A planning meeting is called for Woodrow Wilson celebration activities tonight at the Cyan Merse club rooms Lay Plane One Tu amn ensnration Oct. The national committee AIP urges attendance to form a committee to implement plans for the Turtle day celebration on Dec 28.
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