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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
9
Weather forecast for Wontans shows unsettled spells and warmer conditions in the east park area by Thursday. Local business and service ads mention sanitation, cleaning, and phonograph promotion. obituaries note the death of Calvin Parker aged 70. The article includes a Parent-Teacher meeting notice and Wheatley Have left for Matral with a brief career update.
The Woman's Division of the Commercial club tills a compressed Christmas tree in front of the Central Norther depot. It will be lit on Christmas Eve and stay lit for 12 nights as per the usual custom.
Helena's annual Christmas party for Helena children is set for next Sunday afternoon at the theater in ZN Panmaking will include a top comedy for children, toys, paper caps, candy, and Christmas cheer. Mrs J Chivers leads arrangements with Cosperation of local groups and help from the community and army representatives.
Christmas dolls number ten will be sold Saturday by girls of the Y. M. C. A. club. Proceeds support charitable work and aid baskets for families who would otherwise go without.
A Helena man visits a local shop and offers practical Christmas ideas. He expresses interest in a fine muffler, Emery shirts, an Oriental patterned robe, and slip-on sweaters suitable for business and leisure.
Announcement from the Veterans of Foreign Wars post at the Fort Hospital states the charter of the Woman's Auxiliary will close December 1. Eligible mothers wives widows daughters 16 or older of veterans or others with eligible service may enroll by contacting James H. Weaver, post commander. Eligible include women associated with foreign service in wars and campaigns such as Spanish American, Mexican and Philippine campaigns.
The Commercial club adds large Christmas trees and an illumination plan to the Surlebaker automobile show opening December 23. The show features a spacious interior with evergreens and a central tree. Two new Junior Studebaker Roadsters arrive for display as decorations enhance the event.
Charles de Merlo of Helena was confirmed by the Senate yesterday as collector of customs for the district comprising Monsan and Tate. A telegram from Congressman Scott Leavitt noted Sherman will take office at Fallas after the New Year. He earned distinction in his military service in France and his appointment has broad support.
Numerous visitors and residents are listed at hotels and homes in Helena. Names include Featherman, Reri Alvir, Brady, Mover, Mrs. The Snuth, Senator C8 Muffy, Norman Winentine, Givenland Scott, Mrs. Ralph Mather, Dr Tray, Carney, Wede, Tam Taw, King, Pred Gardner, and Andwita. Activities cover arrivals, visits, and attendance at meetings, with several travels to cities such as Philinebure ss, New York, Vancouver, and southern California.
Ernest Loomis of Butte loses his appeal to the state supreme court over a Sunday dancing regulation at his pavilion. The court, written by Justice William T. Holloway, upholds a 191K law classifying dance halls and parks with differing restrictions. The decision holds police power allows limiting where certain amusements may occur, citing broader precedents on restricted districts and public nuisance controls.
The funeral of Martin Cummings, a nearly four year resident of the city, was held yesterday morning in the Cathedral of Stelena. Relatives and a large gathering of friends attended. M. C. Shekenger of Los Angeles and Mrs W A Meyer of Spokane were among the surviving relatives. Arrangements were directed by Perruvann and company. Cummings died suddenly last Friday evening.
Mercy at Verge, daughter of Chief of Police and Mrs. Joe Spurzem, will be buried in Resurrection cemetery after a home funeral at 2 this afternoon. Rev. James G. Taugas of the cathedral parish will officiate. Details are in charge of Hermann and company.
Tim Williams of Yakima Washington was fined three dollars and given a suspended two month jail term by Justice Pyle at Mast Yelena after assaulting John Schmitt an elderly rancher near the smelter town. Williams was arrested Tuesday by Constable Sam Kaich of East Helens.
Jack Steinhardt was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Jim Barnes and is held in the county jail on a larceny complaint by a man named Till. He was convicted at a court martial during the state encampment last summer and served a sentence in jail for larceny of government property.
Mrs. Kopppershmitt a longtime Helena resident died suddenly Tuesday at the home of J S Banks in Dillon where she had worked since leaving Helena. She was born in Alsace-Lorraine and had no known relatives in the county. funeral arrangements were incomplete.
The Congregational church group staged the Chinnee play Mrs Ki Ite Inembern for county hospital residents last night. Cast included Mrs Jamon Vivion Mrs G W Carsley Mrs Harey Kemp Mrs Walter Wil Hamaon Bernice Williamson Mrs Doris Sint and local Chinese family children. High school girls performed vocal selections. superintendent Tobin noted about 70 inmates, some elderly, including a 95 year old who once traveled between Fort Heston and Virginia. The event will be a topic of conversation for weeks.
A jury verdict in Tide W. L Peer man's court awarded $1 to Helena Adjustment Co against A A Ground. The trial, in the daskey court, concluded with a 10 to 1 verdict in favor of the plaintiff. Attorneys for the plaintiff included Paulling and Methanell. for Ground, Lester Ho Leble. Endell served as president and manager of the Adjustment Co. Ground countered with about $6 due for legal services.
The annual memorial ceremonies for Dr Mo Dean a longtime teacher on the school board will be held this afternoon at the Hawthorne assembly hall. Mrs Clem Shaver will sing. The community will raise donations to the new memorial library and a musical tribute will honor Dr Dean.
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