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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
7
A miscellany of local items includes campaign moves by Woodmen of the World, advancing training for stormier trades, and the Helena region’s social events. Reports cover court actions, school and community updates, and routine notices amid a bustling late winter page.
A campaign to protect the eyes of the nation’s youth was unveiled at the closing session of the 23rd annual convention of the American Optometric Association in St. Louis.
L McLean Curtis Packer and Co of New York reports the Lump Gulch district impressed the broker during an inspections trip. The party evaluated properties and noted favorable conditions for potential investment and development opportunities.
New York broker Mr. McLean of Curtis, Packer & Co visits Helena praising the Lamp Gulch district for potential high grade silver ore. He notes the Liverpool and Free Coinage mines with deep shafts and electrical gear, and mentions ongoing development at Mariner and Muskexono by the Lamp Gulch Silver Mines Co. He expects district production to attract national attention as silver prices rise.
George Gregoire of Seattle credits a lengthy illness and a remedy called Torlac for his recovery. He describes severe pain, weight loss, and extreme weakness from stomach trouble and rheumatic pain, noting a drastic improvement after three weeks. He praises Torlac and mentions it being sold in hotels and by a Liverpool firm.
Girls of Melena Hit echaoh 5 Camp Fire, aided by Sears, sell poppies under Mrs Mid Iver and Mine Gness for American French Children’s aid. They quote Flanders Fields to honor war dead, urging support and remembrance as crosses mark the dead in Flanders.
Thoinsen from the North Fork country visits Columbia Fall to announce a new store near Henshaw bridge. A 4 by 20 foot building will house a general merchandise stock with a gasoline filling station for tourists. Pole rite named postmaster and Hansen designated mobile entry register for the park. The Concord name for the venture is the North Fork Trading Company.
The state Supreme Court yesterday signed a certificate of probation in the case of the State of Montyint against Christian M. Vege. Chief Justice Wilhter neg ality signed the order and Vege will not be taken to the penitentiary until his appeal is perfected. Governor Stewart granted a reprieve that delayed execution while clemency was addressed and the case was reviewed. The reprieve expired, and clemency was disposed of, ending the matter.
Stevens was released on bond after a district court proceeding involving Charles Steves, tied to a prior indictment. The judge ruled lack of jurisdiction in the proceedings as Stevens faced a pending state case from Great Walls, with $3600 bonds set and $1000 deposited.
Montana State Fair progress made yesterday as Horace secretary and officers reviewed the attractions plan. A vaudeville act featuring four bears from California was discussed. Parker of an aero company Rotte met with directors to propose stunt acts and passenger business prospects for the fair.
Deputy State Treasurer Leslie M. Rogers known as Lest Rogers announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for county treasurer of Lewis and Clark county. Born in Philipsburg, he is 80, son of former deputy state treasurer James W. Rogers of Helena. He finished schooling in Helena before returning to the area in 1905.
An old fashioned retail blurb promotes a pure blue dyeing product for whitening fabrics. It urges customers to choose the best, noting a large packaged amount sold by reputable grocers and to ask for it today.
The report notes a candidate who has served two years with local businessmen and three in the office of state treasurer HL Hart. He spent several months at Camp Lewis and was elected to conduct the community treasurer’s duties efficiently and economically. The Junior Chamber and Associated Press report from St. Louis dated June 18. The United States Army unit Clanter of Dean was organized at today’s session of the first annual convention, adopting committee reports on constitution and by laws. The tentative organization formed at a caucus held January.
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