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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1925

Page

8

Memorial services honor Rapelje with eulogy by Senate

Senator W. J. Paul of Powell county delivered the eulogy at the memorial service for John M. Rapelje, late vice president and general manager of the Northern Pacific Railway. The Senate praised Rapelje’s rise from brakeman to executive and his devotion to Montana’s development.

W. J. Paul Powell County Senate John M. Rapelje Northern Pacific Railway St. Paul Rapelje Paul Muffly Watson Dowtin Hazelbaker Duncan McCone Montana Assembly Missoula Idaho Spokane

Senator Paul Leads Tribute to John M Rapelje

The Senate adjourned to honor John M Rapelje praising his loyalty devotion and respect for all under and above him in railroad work. He earned heartfelt affection from railroad men who knew him personally and those who worked with him. The tribute noted the high regard in which he was held and ended with adjournment until Monday afternoon.

Livingston Hines Paradise St. Paul Godell Rapelie George Slade U.S. Army Slade John M. Rapelje Northern Pacific Railway Paul Rapelje Senate Mr. Rapelje

Missing Men Inquiry Under Medical Officer At Fort Hospital

Through Dr W D Judkins medical officer in charge at the fort hospital an inquiry is made regarding missing men Harry Harris Leonard Beckham N T Cissell all with details of enlistment discharge and last known locations. Information to Mrs Inez M Pugh press contact Arlington building Washington DC.

W. D. Judkins Fort Hospital Harry Harris Leonard Leroy Beckham Norfolk N. T. Cissell Tulsa Okla Io San Diego U. S Hampton Roads Dallas Texas Ranger Prairie Oil and Gas Company Inez M. Pugh Arlington Building Washington, D.C

Milk Fund Report Aided Undernourished School Children

The Woman's Division of the Commercial Club released a report on the milk fund aiding undernourished children in public and parochial schools. It details balances, contributions from Mrs Richards and several schools, and disbursements by December 1924 to January 1925, listing dates, school starts, and numbers of children served.

Woman's Divsion Woman's Division Commercial Club Feccipim Denie Cerer Mr. Richards Baptist Ladies Florence Uf Walter Dieeseyeese McBeth

House Bills Dominate Afternoon Session Aslegislation Advances

A lengthy afternoon session saw spirited debate on general-file measures. House bill 118 on apportionment funds faced amendments but survived. Bill 147 for indigent burial stalled in committee yet was saved by a motion to reassign to public health. Chairman Burns led the committee of the whole. several bills advanced including 169 on soldiers' home care, 171 on special tax assessments, 1at on high school district formation, and 68 on county office hours.

Holt McCarty Dawson County Committee Burns Blaine County McAfee Duncan Joffray

Local Personal Notices Include Travelers and Visitors

Mrs RS Windiey leaves for Denver and Clara Calone of Tosten guests at the Water. Tabline Webber of Lombard visits the Placer. Mr and Mrs of Butte travel guests at the Player. Henry Visher family from Sieben, Mont stay at the Sturvey. Thomas Williams and wife of fadersburg at the Harvey. Former Cascade county sheriff from Great Falls noted. Miss Margaret Norm of Loe Anga visiting, staying at the Placer. E W Wullenwaber and W Grouch of Three Forks business visitors. Misses Dorothy and Esther Williams of Aadersburg guests at the Harvey. Mrs Ronesteele hosts then leaves for Jackson. Miss Tedith Rowand, daughter of Undersheriff J A Rowand, returns from England with school faculty member.

Heny Visher Sieben, Mont Sturvey Ees Thomas Wiliams

Two Marriages Are Dissolved In Court

In district court, Agnes Johnson and Gustav Johnson were dissolved with the defendant in default. Mrs. Johnson granted occupancy and use of the family home at 92 Missoula street. Agnes to receive $25 monthly plus $30 for support of two children. James and Alma Valborg Flanagan also dissolved after the husband filed. the defendant did not appear and was in default. Custody awarded to G. H. Warren of Cascade. decree issued by Judge W. H. Poorman.

James Alma Valborg Flanagan W. H. Poorman Acre

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