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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
7
Weather notes show mostly fair conditions in Montana with cooldown risks and limited wind. Local city notices mention council meetings, district improvements, paving plans, and public service operations, with references to Helena and Seattle area ties and a cathedral event.
Funeral plans for Albert Hornke Dica, who died early Friday at his daughter Mrs Matry An Murson’s home in Peosta, were incomplete last night. Herrmann and camping are in charge. Born in Germany 76 years ago, he came to this country 42 years ago and lived in Winné and Helena. Surviving children include Mrs Harry Hale and Miss Dia Mormake.
Funeral services for Charles J. Dalton a plum merchant die Sunday at 707 State Street in his 68th year will be held this afternoon at 2 in Verrmont and Company chapel Tar Tories McNameo officialay to attend Special Communication King Solomons lodge No 9 AT and 4 M holds Wednesday December 30 at the Consistory temple for funeral service of late brother Max Tacoby Lodge opens at 1 o clock funeral service at 2 o'clock All members of the fraternity urged to attend ALBERT H DAVIS W OM MELVIN J DAVIS Secy Niuwspipiekb
The funeral for Anx Jacobs, a prominent business owner, will be held at the Consuntory temple Wednesday afternoon. Rev James F We Ramea will officiate as pallbearers to be announced by Herrmann and Company.
Townsend boys will receive initiator and DeMolay degrees at the Edward C Day chapter in DeMola. A meeting this evening at 8 in the Consistory temple will see six past master counselors assist as initiates are admitted.
A Montana Club gathering featured a Christmas dance with young attendees enjoying an evening of music and socializing. Guests reportedly included college students and local youths as they danced and mingled into the night at the venue.
Funeral rites are held today in the cathedral for Mrs Carie Ashley. The service is directed by Hertonnn and con Dil re, with processions and dignitaries in attendance and the casket carried by pallbearers to the church door.
An odd garbled notice mentions a Pan Hellenic themed event tonight at the hall with references to dancing and a chanted program. Details are unclear due to corrupted text but the essence points to a social gathering with music and dance.
Miss Karaieste Margot, co founder of the Amener Red Cross with Clara Barton, dies at an old age in Washington Tec. The death is attributed to infirmities of old age. Margot, long a resident of Washington, was a noted leader in church circles and aided Barton after World War I by helping a young girl in the United States.
Little Junior Young, 2 1/2, son of Mr and Mrs W Young of Broadway, chosen by acclamation as the best Jackie Coogan lookalike among thir- ty youngsters at a Bethel Theater hosted contest. Postponement of the Coogan film led manager Don Kessler to substitute a comedy and offer free reentry for matinee attendees.
Walhiam G Ferguson secretary to the Helena Commercial Club spoke at the weekly luncheon of the Helena Kiwanis Club at the Placer hotel. He discussed state conditions, bank departures, and tourist traffic to Gates of the Mountains, noting roads and other topics while a humorously delivered farewell address and songs entertained members. George Eagle led the program and Nicor Kohler reported on the previous meeting and future assignments.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a puzzled headline about a nighttime build and a misread question. It mentions night work, a teacher or Tercher and a puzzling reference to a seven day period with unclear names or places.
A notice reports the health improvement of the infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Kyde after a period of illness linked to intestinal trouble. The family recently returned from North Carolina where the wife visited relatives and is now with the child.
A jumble of arrivals and visits fills Helena and nearby towns. Notables include Kern in Tetena and Butte, Walker and Moser among Shelby and Thompson ties, Varela on business, and Sheriff Norton in Cascade County. Also noted are Merry Christmas stays, a Great Falls trip, and holiday hosts at Winnowla and Will Mont with new flower pots and Paris-styled stands appearing in ships.
A Los Angeles newspaper hails The Road to Yesterday as De Mille's greatest film noting the opening railroad wreck scene drew spontaneous applause from a packed elite crowd. Critics praise Rupert Ju tin and Robert Vignola among others as leading figures in a strong production.
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In Helena on a day with unsettled conditions, observers noted a close to 1GTH role as Sam D Goza led a group along a path. The muster recorded 428 nant under clouds and the forecast called for fluctuating weather with safety concerns during the shift.
Mrs Kelly testifies about alleged forced medical experiments and assault at a Milwaukee area facility. She recalls being coerced onto a train, stripped, restrained, and subjected to procedures and tests over weeks, with later attempts to have her committed said to be blocked by officials.
Witness Hyvid F Themberu of Great Valle testifies in district court about the Great Northern wreck near Helena Street Car. He says the engineer signaled crossing with long then two short blasts, started bell, did not see the street car until nearly on track, applied emergency brakes, notes engine and train condition post collision. Proceedings to continue with railroad’s witnesses and expert analyses.
A clumsy OCR fragment recalls Walter S Hartman’s tribute to Wilson. It notes praise for Wilson as a great leader, mentions American resolve for the League of Nations, and lists officials present including Governors Truton Stewart Parcell and others seated on stage. The passage reflects postwar sentiment and the rhetoric praising international cooperation.
A garbled report claims a new science turns Epsom salt into sugar coated pills that are said to be more effective than plain salt. The article notes the pills act quickly and are offered at about two percent per average dose, with vague references to druggists and stores.
Hart Refining of Missoula sues for 6071 refund claiming Montana’s 2 cent gas tax unconstitutional and discriminatory against refiners. Plaintiff argues Spokane refinery exempt, undersells in state, harming Montana plant. John Patterson represents plaintiff.
The report notes multiple cities laying wreaths on Wilson’s tomb and commemorating his birth date. Attendees include local officials, citizens, and speakers praising his role and the United States support for world court adherence. A 17 cent Wilson-fund stamp is mentioned as part of observances.
Unclear fragmentary notes outline a clash between English and a son, mentioning a professor and Ingh ho Paw jy vii dunes mvst. Readable facts include a reference to a dispute or teaching moment centered on language and authority, with no clear names, dates, or place details.
Marguda a tuneful opera in a Spanish romance will headline the Helena lodge of Tris near February 22 23 to benefit lodge charity fund Bud Bulbs of the Associated Producers. Wall will direct the show and previously directed the Libs Show. A casting call will follow with proceeds aiding lodge Christian chants and entertainment programs next year.
Readers are warned of continued flood danger as the Saone, Seine, Yonne, and Marne swell. Officials report swollen rivers with potential additional rises up to 18 inches before the next thaw. Weather remains abnormal with cold, snow and ongoing unsettled conditions hampering relief efforts.
The Helena Odd Fellows plan a New Year’s Eve dance at their temple on Thursday evening. A novelty dance will be featured and Brass Orchestra will perform the dance numbers for attendees.
George P and Marian White of Velens sell to Trank Aagard of Helena for 190 dollars. Parcel lies southwest quarter of section 28 township 10 range 3, containing 441 acres. The deed references multiple parties and plats, with listed properties and various tract descriptions across sections and townships.
The report describes a continuation about a pairing and rotund recounting of a farm win and the larger combination. Names such as Aron Chenical Salona The Mechanic apr Metals Clase adona Chatham and Phoeni are mentioned in connection with a Central Trist company.
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