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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
7
Montana weather outlook mentions light rain or snow to the north center by Thursday night. Local items cover dental offices, car incidents on Main Street, and business ads. Obituaries note Martin Jovanovich with services in Cathedral of St. Helena. divorce and convalescence notices include Swen T. Wilson and Rev I Y Tehane progress reports.
Florence Sanden recalls the old idea of playing hooky as a youthful revolt against rules. The piece notes truancy is rising nowhere in Helena, with J Wilbur Houle reporting 135 cases in November to the truants officer, 103 sick, 42 kept home, six left town, three released, one tardy.
A large independent drilling company based in Pittsburgh will reopen activity at the Lake Basin oil field next spring. Three producing wells exist and operations slow with colder weather. Senator Leuthold notes potential income from leases while the area awaits further development.
A store advertises a gift range from 25¢ to 200 with items for men including Bath Robes by Lewis Wise Lounging Robes by W U Horns and Belts by Hickok plus imported linen silk handkerchiefs and luggage from Cypr and Kneally.
Attorney General Foot issued an opinion to State Game Warden Robert Ultem stating that it is unlawful to fish for non game fish with set lines or trot lines. The ruling hinges on section 374 KR 921 and interprets the legislature as banning devices other than hand held pole and line. The opinion notes the allowance of a seine only under license and signals broader prohibition of other devices for catching fish.
The state supreme court denied a rehearing in the case of Staunton Trust and Savings Bank of Great Falls against Claude C. Gray as receiver of the Banking Corporation. The court had earlier awarded the Staunton bank about $9,000 from the receiver for funds allegedly collected before the Banking Corporation closed in 1923. The ruling suspends further appeal in this matter.
The funeral for J N Bright a pioneer telegrapher will be held this afternoon at 2 at Herrmann and Company chapel with Rev Janvis F Mer Namee officiating. Burial will follow in Forestvale. Mrs Bright died Tuesday after years of poor health. Licenses to wed listed for A Tretlon and Tithey Wardinaky both of Great Palla.
A large procession will mark the Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine event with a 7:30 parade from the Consistory temple on Jackson Street to the Shrine temple. Dignitaries in full regalia, the Algeria patrol and drum corps will participate. A five act troupe will entertain during the banquet at the Shrine temple, with orchestral music provided during the meal.A meal is planned in the hangout room before the business session starting at 2:30, with lunch served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Auto-related death figures are cited in the closing note.
An advertisement touts a cork applicator pain cream named Heel that delivers instant heat to joints and muscles. It claims to reduce swelling, stiffness, and soreness in hands, elbows, shoulders, feet, knees, and neck, cooling congestion and acting as a safe, clear liquid with two soothing ingredients.
Rotarians adopted a study plan on government at a session led by Chancellor Brannon with five minute talks by Sam Goza R O Kaufman and Chief Justice Callaway. The group will study city county state and national government and examine what taxpayers receive for their money.
The funeral for Lawrence Roam, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. AnKN Kon, will be held Saturday morning at the family home in Ste Malice. Rex W. B Spaunding of the church will officiate, with burial at the local cemetery. He died Tuesday morning of diphtheria. Funeral arrangements were directed by Herrmann & Company.
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