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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1926

Page

2

Major and Crispin File for J. P. Jobs in Helena

George Major and William J Crispin, justices of the peace for Helena township, filed for re nomination on the democratic ticket for the August 3 primary. Major, resident since 1881, secretary of the Typographical union, serves a second term with a strong public record. Crispin, also completing a second term, is noted for fairness. he is married with one child. Heatley for Sheriff. Bob Heatley, Helena township constable for two terms, seeks the Democratic nomination for sheriff. He has lived in the city since 1888 and was a former Helena fireman. J T Conrad and James H Harker seek public administrator. Conrad, six-year incumbent, a Montana Pioneers society member. Harker, manager of the Commercial Service Association, pledges faithful service.

George Major William J. Crispin Helena Township Major Helena Crispin Heatley Robert Bob) Heatley J. T. Conrad James H. Harker Conrad Montana Pioneers’ Society Harker Commercial Service Association of

Denver to Pueblo First Woman Air Mail Passenger

Denver Mrs Ezra Foster of Pueblo earned the distinction as the first woman air mail passenger when she flew from Pueblo to Denver.

Denver Ezra Foster Pueblo

Elks Flag Day Exercises Planned in Helena Shrine

Helena Elks host Flag Day ceremonies Monday June 4 at the Shrine temple. Justice Albert J. Galen will recount flag history, with War Governor Sam Stewart delivering the response. Nine flags will be shown as history unfolds, color guards present each flag, and the 163rd Infantry Band will provide music. The Marlow theater will delay The Student Prince 30 minutes to avoid conflict. American Legion post invites participation and will march from Hill Park at 7:40 p.m.

Shrite Temple Helena Lodge of Elks Albert J. Galen Montana Supreme Court 5. W. Stewart Montana Reunion America 13Rd Infantry 163Rd Infantry Helena Halt Marlow Connie Eckhardt Marlow Theater The Elks American Legion Hill Park Shrine Temple

Funeral of Boy Crowned Held in Ellington Yesterday

The funeral of Jackie Mizner, three years old, of Ellington, was held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Rev. James F. McNamee officiated. Jackie drowned Tuesday afternoon in the Tittle Blackfoot river near his home after straying onto the river bank with his twin, Jerry. Neighbors aided in the search. Jackie was recovered but could not be revived. His father is a forest ranger.

Jackie Edwin Donovan Alward Lindquist Helena Mr. Mizner

National Capital News Roundup on Treasury and Hearings

Treasury reported customs collections 30 million 90 thousand dollars above last year at this time. Senate commerce committee ordered public hearings on the rivers and harbors bill. President Coolidge's prohibition order upheld by the House judiciary committee by an eight to seven vote. Evidence on Pennsylvania republican primary campaign expenditures presented to the special senate committee. House members from the Mississippi Missouri Arkansas rivers basin directed Representative Sears Nebraska to draft a food control measure. Secretary Melion declined to endorse the equalization fee feature of main relief legislation. Senator Feas offered another proposal.

Treasury Senate Coolidge House Judiciary Committee Pennsylvania Arkansas Fivers Basin Sears Nebraska Melion Feas

Foxy King to lead inaugural trip of big bus to Gate of Mountains

A Studebaker bus and sedan secured by Foxy King will carry city county and state officials and business leaders on the Gate of the Mountains tour. The group, including Lt. Gov Mel Cormack and Secretary of State C T Stewart, will depart the Placer hotel at noon Saturday and return about 3 pm after inspecting the Missouri river resort.

Foxy King Gate of Mountains Gate of the Mountains Studebaker C. I .(Foxy) King Burlington Tours Missouri River Placer Hotel Mr. King N. J. Hilger

Big crowd greets band at concert in Helena

A large open air concert at Hill Park drew one of the city’s biggest crowds for Helena’s champion juvenile band. The event boosted the On to Denver fund by over $100 in volunteer contributions as thousands of autos lined streets around the park. A promotional banner advertising state institutions and sponsors appeared near the bandstand, with banners and support from many Montana firms and organizations. A letter to Secretary of State Stewart from Carl S. Milleken confirms the band’s Denver recognition.

Denver Helena Hill Park Northern Pacific Roberts Street Great Western Sugar Company Montana Developments Association of Billings Montana Power Company Anaconda Copper Mining Company Clark Interests Butte Montana Flour Mills Company Lewistown Yellow Stone Park Transportation Company Livingston American Smelting and Refining Company East Ifelena Gate-of-the- Mountains Transportation Company T. C Power Motor Car Company Studebaker Distributors Sam 12 Goza Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Com Pany A. M. Holter Hardware Pan Montana Life Insurance Company Inter-Mountain Union College Mount St. Charles College Montana Bankers’ Association Montana Wool Growers Association Montana Potato Growers’ Association Buay Charles YT. Stewart Carl S. Milleken

Busha 15 Delegates to State Meeting in Great Falls

Tom Busha, chef de gate of Helena’s 40 and a member of the American Legion, was elected delegate to the state convention to be held in Great Falls this month. The vote followed a dinner meeting at the Eddy Rose room and the group announced costs for the band trip now exceed 4000 dollars, with funds including advertising banners and donations. The band train departs Helena at 7:40 Saturday morning.

Tom Busha Helena The American Legion Great Falls Legion Eddy Rose Room Colorado Rotary Paul Flint

Readings Tonight by Miss Strobach at Presbyterian Church

Miss Nettina Strobach of the Intermountain college faculty will read from The Servant in the House at the Presbyterian church this evening as part of the college’s closing events. President and Mrs. Klemme hosted a reception last night on North Roney Street for the graduating class. Annual awards for athletics and other activities will be presented at chapel hour this morning.

Nettina Strobach Intermountain College Presbyterian Church Klemme North Roney Street

Counts of Fringeos Votes Alter Montana Queen Standings

The American Legion press tally shows Miss Iida Anderson rising from seventh to fifth as fringe votes shift in the selection for Montana’s queen during State Fair week. Edith Gee leaps to third, Janet Thibaudeau to second, while Tuthermett retains first. several candidates gain and others slip in the tight race.

Miss Tuthermett Marton Roh Hast Helena Mildred Adama Mas Dorothy Norlin Mika Blanche Glineski Tor Missen Ora Tibbetts Anne Scholz

Helena High School Baccalaureate by Rev Elvin

The Helena High School baccalaureate will be held next Saturday evening at eight in the City auditorium. There are 87 graduates in the class of 1926. Rev James Elvin will deliver the sermon. The program includes invocation hymn scripture lesson prayers music and benediction. Public invited.

Helena High School Sturday City Auditorium James Elvin Congregational Church L. Hulser T. B. Reagan David J. Dontiai West H. W. Weeds

Deaconess School Baccalaureate Sunday Service

The annual baccalaureate at Deaconess School will be preached Sunday at 2 30 by Rev. Mr Clifford of Butte. The service moves to the school assembly hall from Helena churches with an Intermountain quartet, advanced chorus, and the Rev Dr Charles Ib Bovard delivering scripture and Dr C J Clifford the sermon.

Clifford Butte Helena Charles Ib Bovard Intermountain C. J. Clifford Sleepy Hollow

Carson Files Suits On Smelter Patent

George Campbell Carson of San Francisco sues United Verde Copper Company and United Verde Extension Mining Company in U S district court citing profits from using his patented open hearth and reverberatory furnace improvements. He notes prior circuit court affirmations and links the action to a companion suit against American Smelting and Refining. Senator W A Clark estate owns the Verde smelters separate from AS&R.

Phoenix, Ariz United States District Court George Campbell Carson San Francisco United Verde Copper Company United Verde Extension Mining Company Carson United States Circuit Court of Appeals American Smelting and Refining Company United Verde Copper Company Smelters W. A. Clark Montana San Franciscan

Peter the Great Dead, Dog Film Star Shot

Los Angeles reports Peter the Great, a dog film star, died from a throat wound after a midweek shooting amid a dispute among three dog fanciers over police dogs. The trainer Ed Faust and two others were named in a police report. owner Charles B. Dreyer of Hollywood said a civil suit for damages will be filed.

Los Angeles Peter the Great Ed Faust Fred Cyriacks Ray Richardsoi Charles B. Dreyer Hollywood

Queen of Montana Contest at State Fair

Princess of Lewis and Clark County is designated to represent at the Queen of Montana Contest to be held during the Montana State Fair from September 6 to 11. The ballot references voting for this selection and notes the event timing and locale.

Lewis and Clark County Montana

Seattle heads conference to enforce laws led by Landes

The Seattle Law Enforcement conference was organized today at a meeting of city state and national officials called by Mrs. Bertha Knight Landes who Monday became mayor of Seattle. Roy C. Lyle was elected chairman and Mrs. Jandes declared the event would "show the citys hand" as he described the gathering as a cleansing house for crime suppression.

Seattle Hine Bertha Knight Landes Roy C. Lyle Pacific Northwest Jandes Lyle

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