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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1925
Page
19
Montana city items report mixed weather notes and everyday notices from Helena to Mercelling. Readers learn about truck work contacts, shop ads, and holiday excursion reservations, plus lodge elections and board appointments amid a flurry of names and local details.
Snow continued across the region yesterday and last night with heavier periods in places. At around 2 o clock this morning precipitation persisted though with lighter intensity, while unofficial thermometers showed about 22 degrees above zero. Official forecasts call for more snow today and intermittent intervals throughout the week.
Supreme Court orders that T.G. Beazley sheriff of Musselshell County may be tried for acts of omission by the county attorney and can face trial before a district judge without a jury in a bribery case. The prostitution charge, deemed an act of commission, requires a grand jury indictment and jury trial. Beazley presently suspended from office as the case moves toward final disposition.
A Montana district court jury heard testimony in the Norton estate case against the Great Northern and Helena Railway companies for damages in the death of A. Norton. Witnesses described the December 16 1924 collision between a passenger train and a streetcar at Main and Sixth streets. Witnesses included passenger Richard Stern and postmistress Mrs. Corey, with the trial expected to resume after a Christmas adjournment.
A large crowd of residents and visitors attended the Elk initiation and dinner in Missoula. Hol end Judge hosted the event with three novices Frodo Shirk Ty Fy deary and Harry Harnett welcomed as new members. Speakers included AL Fula from the Missoula lodge and District Deputy Johnson of the western district along with George J. Steinbrenner exalted ruler. Johnson referenced the Portland meeting and the Bedford home for the aged, while Steinbrenner outlined next year’s program. The gathering praised the dinner, service, and hospitality under Midy Gallivan’s direction.
Leota Wright, an eighth grade teacher at Central School, was among five awardees in a contest for the best reports on methods of teaching social development. The current events report highlighted progressive classroom approaches and effective instructional techniques.
The will of Bishop Carroll, long-time head of the diocese, written February 17, 1910, is probated by Monsignor Victor Gay. The personal estate is valued at 480 with no others listed. all property goes to the Roman Catholic bishop of Helena, Montana. The probate filing names Victor Day as administrator and executor, with witnesses Monsignor Day and the bishop’s brother, the late J Carroll.
Mrs. Lida Hayes sues the City of Helena for damages claimed by her son after a collision between his bicycle and a city rush. The city asks for dismissal, citing governing conditions, while alleging contributory negligence by the boy. Lawyers for both sides are listed, with plaintiffs represented by E G Toomey and Catherine McCarthy and the city by Stewart Brown, Walsh Nagle, and J Ro Wine.
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