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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
8
Local items report Montana court matters and public notices including federal prosecutions under prohibition, state licensing, and a slate of appointments. It notes engineer and appraisal roles, incorporations, business openings, and plans for a water project bid, with references to Great Falls and Marysville.
The Supreme Court, in an opinion by Chief Justice, orders reexamination of a lower court ruling in the MartParr Company versus district case and the Hart-Bare Company versus Mike Werzan matter. Briefs were filed with the clerk, and the appeal concerns estate distributions in Tate Joseph Carrall, with related cases from Silver Bow and Reavelewood counties.
Several arrests over the past few days for alleged violations of federal liquor laws were reported from the U S office. Individuals named include McLaudten, Faestey Roberts, Colombe Pestarsie, Peter Roberts, Tarhy Datrick, Elwood Wonge, Gail Lovick, and Canady R F Mc Ronald among others, with charges including transporting intoxicants and operating a whiskey train.
Cate O Van Wart aged 83 died suddenly at 2: a.m. yesterday at 119 Broadway. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Montana. Rev James P McNamee officiating. Arrangements by Flaherty and Kohler. Widow Mrs George R Fisher Augusta and Miss Cillian Van Wart survive. Native of Holland he came to America as a youth and mined in California in 1835 with his brother and joined the Fraser River expedition.
A fragment notes Nelson Guile and others active in placer activities at Greenhorn, later involved in stockrais business in the Liddle Pricktey Pesry district and mercantile work in Melena. It records marriage to Sarah J. Werrick in 8% AW and mentions that their children have died.
Conflicting testimony at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing centers on how low priced war surplus aircraft would impact the American aircraft industry. The bill aims to prevent stripping equipment from the United States amid postwar adjustments.
In Jarre, Ark, June delegates including Hille Beck and Charles Brough were selected for the Democratic National Convention. The meeting discussed regional concerns and potential regional influence within the party.
A Townsend principal faces charges alleging corporal punishment of students. The report details alleged incidents, locations, and responses from authorities. Source notes confusion in the OCR text but centers on accusations against the administrator.
Large crowds gathered for the Wells funeral as townspeople and families attended the service held at the local church. The event drew relatives, community leaders, and mourners from nearby areas, highlighting the impact of Mr Wells on the community.
A fragment reports a July 1 opening for Y' Boys Camp at Elliston with references to officials including Senator Frank OD and others. The piece mentions Mire and Lilian Mirae in an unclear context and notes elite activity at the YoM office.
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