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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1927
Page
7
The city forecast calls for unsettled weather with likely showers and varying temperatures. Local notices report deaths, estate filings, administration petitions, burglaries, a court filing for letters of administration, a paint shop burglary, and upcoming community events at the new Gallatin Gateway hotel and local churches.
Dry enforcement chief Gam Roberts reports arrests around the state as July 4 approaches. A moonshine deliveryman in a Great Falls Dodge was seized and jailed, while a Livingston raid sought the man tied to a 5,000 gallon still. Near Whitlash a man named Reid was held with Canadian labeled whisky smuggled from the border. Roberts notes Reid faced prior dry law charges and once tried to shoot a deputy. Montana and Idaho agents raided Mullan, Idaho, nabbing nine men and seizing contraband liquor.
Friday afternoon the American Legion plans a rotation parade on Main Street Helena from noon to four. Main Street must be cleared of autos between Broadway and Lawrence, with police aiding enforcement and car owners urged to move vehicles at noon.
The Colorado Supreme Court directed the district court to declare the Denver juvenile judge office vacant. The ruling clears the way for the board of county commissioners to fill the vacancy by appointing Judge Ben B. Lindsey or naming a successor, proceeding to fill the post.
Hugh Adair addressed Helena Elks on Flag Day, recounting American from Betsy Ross to Charles Lindbergh. He praised the Stars and Stripes as symbol of liberty and opportunity, honoring the nation’s founders, explorers, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, with Boy Scouts presenting flags and the Elks orchestra performing.
Polk directory for Welena is being distributed for 1927. Compilers claim the book is larger and more modern than previous editions and contains all available data relating to local addresses, with notes that changes cannot be updated beyond the publication date within a month or two.
The Lewis and Clark post of the Awedean Legion moved the bodies of ex service members from Potter’s Field to the veterans plot and placed markers. The post endorsed the Salvation Army drive for funds and planned a float for Friday’s military parade led by the Med Regimental band. Over 100 ex service men attended, with refreshments and entertainment after the meeting in the Eeely Rose room. State Commander Harry Johnson Wax attended.
A coroner's jury of five of six returned the verdict last night after Mrs Lola Ethel Sender 42 testified she wrested a pistol from her husband who had threatened her life and fired into his bed killing him. The sixth juror could not determine if the killing was justified.
The final stretch of the 1987 Lewis and Chirk county princess race ends at 11 tonight after ballots are counted. Ibreg girls lead, with Herthy Anderson close to Louise Zimmerman, who tops the list. An hour concert by the Regimental band precedes the dance at the Shrine temple. Five princess candidates in Buick cars ride to the tent with escorts as Capt. Lowrie’s platoon performs a drill. Beaudry brothers’ orchestra provides music. Tickets sold at Ward Drug, Eddy cafe, Migains cigar store, Budd-Fisher Jong sore, Liberman’s Tattoring, Parchel Drug, Starz and Central pharwaries. Standings: Louise Zimmerman, Hertha Anderson, Jena Baker, Fanny Farry see, Jernice Laney.
Judge A J Horsky awarded two default judgments in district court yesterday as defendants failed to answer. Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland won $390 plus interest against AW B Russell, while Helena Retail Merchants Exchange and Co Ltd secured $383.07 plus interest against Fay Selby of Toronto Ontario.
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