This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
7
Local items include home services and vendors in Helena such as rug cleaning, ice cream, barbering, and automotive parts. Notices cover licenses, theatre tickets, upcoming events, and a charity sale with proceeds aiding a new home.
A nine-car gypsy caravan halted at a local station and used rapid-fire purchases to drain the pumps. The group swarmed the station while the operator tried to manage the rush. After nine fills, the attendant pockets a twenty from the scam, realizing the ruse failed.
Helena Meat Co announces a contest to boost church coffers with $100 in prizes across three divisions. First prize $50 for the church selling the most ham bacon and lard beyond 1000 pounds, second prize $30 for over 600 pounds, third prize $20 for over 400 pounds. A bonus and two cents per pound are added for June 22–27 sales of Rainbow and Montana branded products.
There should be no trouble signing delegates for the Montana Alberta Highway association annual meeting. The convention will be held at Sweet Grass and Coutts, the twin cities on the Montana Alberta boundary, July 27. Delegates should register at the Commercial club as the Sunshine Trail Moonshine Trail sponsor.
Ed T. Kearney, a Sioux City investment banker who recently sold a commercial bank, arrives in Helena with his family for a visit with relatives. He is noted for past presidency of a Jackson, Nebraska bank and is well known in the three corners of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. He attends a Helena Rotary meeting as a guest, reflecting his Sioux City ties.
Helena society notes list J H Groves and others traveling or visiting Havre Butte White Sulphur Springs Roundup Missoula Great Falls and Craig with several staying at the Placer hotel. A few locals attend business or family visits while Edith Hollow sails for Europe and a Masonic Lodge holds a special communication in Helena on June 18 with Albert Davis and Melvin Davis scheduled.
Capt. W. G. Ferguson and Lieut. Fred Lange of the Montana National Guard at Camp Erickson found a porcupine as a tentmate on Tuesday night. After a failed attempt to dislodge it, George Walters finally captured the animal and had it executed with a pistol shot. Quills littered blankets and the men spent hours removing quills and hiding under beds to finish the night.
Five year old Flerbert Cammons son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Cammons of Canyon Ferry was shocked Tuesday night when he touched an electric wire. He was knocked from a 10 foot wall. He was treated at St Johns hospital with recovery expected in time.
In Butte Montana creditors of the Heilbronner brokerage house met and formed a nine member committee to investigate conditions and report Friday with recommendations on next steps. About 250 creditors attended. The funeral of I A Heilbronner, the firm head who shot himself, was held today.
Lander Wyoming June 17. An all night battle with 49 rock miners using dynamite to blast ice and snow at Yellowstone Park’s southern entrance aims to clear the gateway before the park’s official opening. Workers face avalanche dangers beneath a 14 000 foot peak as they fight shifting terrain and snow slides.
Shriners from Reading and three other eastern temples toured Helena after imperial council sessions in Los Angeles. Rajah band entertained veterans and played at the Shrine temple while Crescent Zembo and Osiris delegations visited points of interest and praised Algeria temple as one of the finest in Shrinedom.
A US Weather Bureau summary reports small grains, grasses, and alfalfa progressing well and in excellent condition across Montana. It notes frequent showers, heavy rains in many districts, ample moisture overall, and warmer, sunnier days would boost growth. Water for stock remains scarce in northern Stillwater and southern McCone counties.
Julian and Adolph Janott, prospectors west of Fort Harrison, were arrested by Sheriff Jim Barnes and Deputy Gough on a misdemeanor complaint filed by R. T. McLaren in Justice Major's court. They were released on $50 bail each. The alleged act involved cutting shade trees in front of McLaren's summer cabin on Rimini road last November. the trees were identified by matching butts. The defendants reportedly said they needed timber for their alizit.
Miss Marjorie Manning, 16, redesignated Sweetheart of Company E at Camp Erickson, and honorary captain of Culbertson company, holds a unique standing in military circles. Elected queen of her organization last March, she is candidate for honorary position in Roosevelt County popularity contest, winning by a large margin. Manning oversees welfare and camp life comfort under military discipline, escorted by orderlies. Transportation, uniform, and trip expenses from Culbertson to Helena funded by company subscriptions.
Anna Ida Schneider seeks divorce from George Schneider on cruelty grounds in district court, with custody of three children, maintenance, and alimony. The couple wed in Helena on April 29, 1913. Adrienne Foster files for divorce from David Foster. they wed in Chicago on September 2, 1924. Attorneys listed: R. Wine, Lester W. Loble, and Magh Adair.
A Masonic service for Jacob C. Blacker, aged Mason, will be held at the Masonic temple at 10 this morning with Rev. James F. McNamee as eulogist. Relatives will move the body at noon to Townsend and then to Rodersburg for burial. arrangements are by Flaherty and Kabler.
Kenton Kepner, 13, son of Mr and Mrs K M Kepner of 324 Clark Street, suffered facial and chest burns Tuesday when a cay of powder he and two playmates handled exploded in disobedience of parental warnings. His sight was not impaired and he rested at home.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.