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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
8
The record notes unsettled weather with variable temperatures and includes lengthy obituaries and notices. It mentions a wide array of local residents, graduations, legal notices, train service changes, and community events, all reflecting a bustling city page.
National Guardsmen of Montana mix drills and field sanitation at Helena camp. Major Jump outlines clean-liness aims while regulars of the Fourth Infantry assist the guardsmen. A parade, impromptu rodeo, and band concerts cap daily routines as visitors, including Justices of the Montana Supreme Court, tour the grounds.
The Montana Supreme Court reversed the Silver Bow County district court in Kerrigan versus Meara, sending the matter back with instruction. It held the plaintiff barred by the statute of limitations from recovering 83 000 in alleged injuries, noting the six year limit since the transaction and the money’s receipt. The lower court had awarded judgment to Kerrigan, and the high court’s ruling hinges on timely filing and the mocking of the statute. The decision drops the verdict and sends the case back for action consistent with the limitations period.
Mrs Gannaway will address Rotary Club members at the Placer hotel on the subject Near Toast. The program includes Helena high school singers Misses McCunnness Shelton Thomas and Eliea beth McCunness plus music by Lillian Thomas and Vers Shelton. Committee members are B J Moore Abney Sieben and Lord Murphy.
Gilman Bullard, Montana surveyor general, received a letter from John C. Van Hook, ex Helena city commissioner in Wilmington. Van Hook witnessed a Pacific practice drill with nine dreadnoughts in line, attacked by destroyers and hydroplanes. The ships fired eight salvos at distant targets, a dramatic display with torpedoes and smoke, while a sailor recalled wind and gear mishaps.
The funeral for Marko Hag and Vera Hag was held yesterday in Helena. Rabbi J. J. Levin of Spokane officiated. large gathering of relatives attended at the home and Peace Cemetery. Pallbearers included A. Olen, Motes Motis, Sol Honiught, George Grossberg, Herman Pugelim, and Charles Uneptner among others. Daughters of Victoria and Confederary members listed among attendees.
Report from the Commercial club bureau notes a demand for more rooms for convention visitors and war veterans reunion this week. Householders with extra rooms are urged to call today. In Manchester New Hampshire Gorton Woot nate, former assistant sergeant at the Macy, dropped dead Sunday.
In a Montana Supreme Court decision issued yesterday Associate Justice W I Holloway writes the court directs the lower court to sustain a denial of the complaint by Butte Electric Railway Co against County Treasurer McIntyre for recovery of taxes paid. The court finds the complaint Void for failure to state entitlement and that the assessor’s erroneous classification cannot be challenged through the case. The ruling references a separate case involving Albert W. Ogé against J C Uberman and H Coffey over a contract for real estate in Winnett, remanding to the lower court to consider annulment of the contract by mutual agreement of the parties.
Local transportation officials appeal for donations of automobiles to parade wounded veterans from Fort Harrison in Helena this Friday and Saturday. About 175 veterans treated at Fort Harrison hospital will join the parade, with organizers asking businesses and residents to provide cars or vans and to contact the Commercial Club to arrange use and windshields signs.
The Detegaties play at Alenticia Deaconees school features a comedy of disguises and mistaken identities with Josephine and Winifred Richards driving the plot. A spring recital by the Butconess music department follows the show as Colonel Kelly plans western state conferences.
Strawberries are ripening but the crop is short due to late frosts and will not last long. The rest of the item lists produce including new potatoes, watermelons, Royal Anne cherries, cantaloupe, cucumbers, and outdoor grown goods with prices and quality notes implied by the fragmentary ad.
Representatives from Western States Livestock Sanitary association plan a meeting at Kona New Monday at 10 to discuss unification of movement rules amid calls from livestock inspectors. President of the association announced no change to California embargo but stressed control of infection and no new state-wide action at present.
Fragmented personals describe visitors and arrivals at Helena and nearby towns, naming individuals, hosts, and addresses. Mentions include local hobby groups, hospital guests, and social events with scattered references to meetings, travel, and guest lists across multiple locales.
A heavily attended funeral for a young boy drew many friends and relatives. Prominent figures and family members gathered, with speeches praising the deceased and expressing condolences to the bereaved father. The ceremony reflected community solidarity and mournful sentiment as attendees paid respects and offered sympathy.
A mishap involving a damaged plane from Mishuttia forced pilot Mohoris to divert near Spokane and land in a field. The Teivares aircraft sustained a cracked left wing and damaged propeller after an emergency landing forced earlier by a fuel shortage and steering issues.
A garbled OCR style report describes a balloon race involving Belgians and pilots named Liew and Muyter. It mentions a Tretia or tier event with Hedgran in an international race, and a violent incident where two hunters were killed in five minutes at a junction.
The Gardens Orchestra from Butte drew another large crowd at the venue on Broadway. The hall transformed into a fairyland with winged effects and a feature by The Gnning Wilburs. Kyron Oriental dancer headlined as winter entertainment, with plans for a return hero performance Saturday at the Shrine temple for veterans’ remembrance event.
The article describes a new street car project for Melena Tsht and Railway Co. in Point S C with cars built of steel, air brakes, and leather seating. Vehicles will arrive from St Lewis and a Kansas City special, with testing and service planned from Monday night to Tuesday morning.
On Saturday this week the annual farmers picnic will be held at Canyon Creek. A strong program is planned with a lively entertainment lineup. A fair turnout is expected for the event, with activities and a brief program scheduled near Dearborn bridge on June 26.
An explosion early today in a residential suburb of Butte destroyed the five room home of CG Bilnn and family, who were away at the time. Flames followed, and authorities have not determined whether dynamite or gasoline caused the blast.
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