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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
8
Reading lists unsettled weather across the city with temperature shifts through the 24 hours ending at dawn. The page also reports candidacy moves, legal actions, sermons, and residents’ notices, including county race talk and local church events amid scattered local items.
Qennig and Onell depart for a conference in Troy with Kee Dennis, Shabae, and CGS. Snell, a Montina road commission official, travels yesterday to join a citizen committee and city members. The meeting will discuss Troy water supply including a potential switch from wells to a gravity system.
The article reports Linderman, a Montana attorney general hopeful, filing with the Secretary as a Republican candidate for U S Senate. He plans to oppose Wellington J. Rankin, and align with Dixon-backed factions, amid local party tensions and gubernatorial signals affecting support.
Mrs Conrad Peterson dies after long illness at home near Easelena. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 o clock at Central Lutheran Church with Rev. M. Tyle Halvorson officiating. Burial in Forest Hill. Pallbearers listed. Arrangements by Hermann Funeral Company. She leaves husband and two sons Wimtt Peterson of Ninol, N N, and Kai Peterson of Great, Walia.
Sim W Mitchell of Balto filed with the secretary of state his petition as a Democratic candidate for secretary of state. Mitchell announces intent to run for the same office. Wiley J Shannon of Cut Bank filed yesterday as a Republican candidate for judge of the district court.
Cogwell secretary W Cogsyett to attend Chicago conference of state health officers with the surgeon general of the Public Health Service. After Ohio, he travels to Lansing Michigan for the North American dentists meeting, then visits heater departments in the East as a guest of the International Health Board.
A special meeting of the directors of the Woman's division of the Commercial Club will be held at Kincheon at the Montana club today at noon. Beautification of Fetwwa avenue and other matters undertaken by the division will be discussed. Tobacco eye a serious eye ailment is said to be due to habitually smoking strong tobacco in foul pipes.
The St Helena program features music dances and a fairyland playlet by pupils. Notable participants include Ruthies Carrol Jost Rev Jas G Togas and many named students and staff. Speakers and diplomas mark the event with class tall and certificates awarded to several pupils.
Helena interurban cars are rerouted from Sain Street to Sixth Avenue toward Elena Arena near Mio Intersection of Stath. Cars begin return trips to the smelter town five minutes after the hour. Construction was completed two weeks ago in advance of Main Street resurfacing. traffic is now possible with other temporary schedules still in effect.
Counsel argued in Wolf Point Poplar county seat appeal with the case submitted after a morning session. The appeal challenges the district ruling by Judge Karka Wat, linked to a disputed Roosevelt family seat in the 1972 election while a 4¢ Voplac ruling awaits further action.
Ronald Dundas chaired the program committee for the day as music director Miss Panilae Keave led performances with Mrs Certim Roberts and Miss Yin Retole Rrealiy pleasing the audience. Minx Relnig received acclaim from Miss LW ben Morris on the piano. The event featured various musical pieces and choral selections in a warmly received program.
A man visited the Helena sheriff s office claiming to have escaped a gun incident and police pursuit. He alleged he avoided arrest by misrepresenting his identity and was mistaken for another person, prompting an investigation into the episode.
A miscellaneous listing of residents and visitors with names including Vivive Wintdston of Ratterell, Mr and Mrs Ay Grenian of Mis sola, Mike O'Connor Neos, Wilton and Clark Ween, and Parker Vener among others. The item notes various arrivals, social visits, and travelers passing through Helena, Butte, Missoula, Lewistown, and Great Falls, with mentions of railway company workers and a total of 666 people in the area.
The Columbia Garden Orchestra of Butte returns this Wednesday night the 14th at the Sirlie temple with a new program. It features dancer Me Overheatry and trombonist Harryson Simpson in My Love of Yesterday, plus vaudeville acts and solos by Adyen Slapsen. The show promises full-length dances and a varied program, aiming for strong patronage.
The obituary notes Mrs. Iramea J Wilson wife of Myron V Wileau died at the family home. Her funeral is today at 4 pm at St Peters Episcopal Church Batral with rites by the Western State clergy. Survived by husband Myron and children Ceckle and Myron S, with many relatives. She was active in church and charitable groups and born January 1 1723 in East India, emigrating with her parents to the United States.
A circuit court of appeals upheld a conviction for violating the booze act. Deputy Maney Thompson charged the accused, Jesty Novy, with liquor violations. The defendant was sentenced to one year in county jail with a $1 060 fine.
A resolution of intention to create a special improvement district along South Main Street from Broadway to State Street was approved by the city council. Hearing set for July 7 at 10 a.m. to discuss paving with brick or bluestone, assessments stretched over 10 years, led by J. Root. district formation followed partial owner signatures on Main Street.
A Montana district announces a board meeting to discuss a proposed unit at Dinas. The plan aims to align shipper needs with transportation groups and local communities. Details clarify potential costs and governance for a new shipping network in the region.
A neighborhood dog died after suspected poisoning last night, a pedigreed and friendly animal found lifeless in the yard this morning. Police and local officials investigate the cruelty claims, as residents weigh possible suspects and motives.
The Rev Mo Lyle Uliversen speaks at a Kovky Maungainistrict gathering in Billings about the subject The Jovitation in the Vaeharched. Other speakers include Aatgaadrd at Vineardit College and J A G Stub of Minneapolis. The Easter attendance nears a historic high as Rev As M Skindlew presides.
A. B. Fulton of Augusta is jailed in connection with the death of Dan Jarvis found near Augusta. County officials pursue an investigation into moonshine poisoning with possible connections to Fulton and an alleged sale by a man named Lane. An Augusta court inquest declared Jarvis died from moonshine poisoning.
The state highway commission will open bids today for a major federal aid project, the largest bridge in Montana, spanning the Yellowstone River with six 216 foot spans. The federal government covers 23 percent of the cost, with Dawson County paying the rest. A parallel project on the Roosevelt highway in Valley County will let a gravel surface road and six pile bridges on the same route, known as the N Frases project.
The regular monthly meeting of the Scottish Rite bodies will be held this evening at 8 oclock sharp. Members should be prompt for the election of officers and council business. C. B. Veelfer, Secr.
Warren Adjutant notes a Tuesday June 13 meeting on elections and trade matters. The notice references Lewis and Clark partners and Allerwan Legion in a wartime context, with a call to convene at a far oclock morning hour.
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