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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
10
A Montana forecast shows unsettled weather from Saturday into Sunday with scattered showers. Temperature changes are expected across areas, with brief cool periods and slight warming later in the weekend.
Tax records show W L Smith collected 85 925 in back taxes over fifteen months while others report citywide receipts and notes on local weather and daily business listings. The item mentions temperatures across regions, assorted ads, and court notices referencing trips by forest supervisors and local officials.
County treasurer W I Sauith reports taking deeds to 2347 parcels for nonpayment of taxes and collecting 65 925 in delinquent money over 15 months. The records show 138 000 in delinquent taxes cleared with deeds, and no prior tax items remain. W E Smith began duties March 1925 and seeks reelection after reporting 100 000 paid on county debt.
The Northern Pacific requests the Interstate Commerce Commission to remove remaining rails between East Selena and Boulder and Elkhor as the line runs deficits. About 20 miles from Boulder to Fikham plus 2 miles idle at Hast Modena would be abandoned. Revenue over 1924–28 totaled 46 507 with expenses 87 723, leaving a 41 687 deficit prompting the filing. Protests have been filed with the Montana Railroad Commission. Captain Wyl fam VE Savohs, aged 37, retires after 36 years in the U S rear guard after a long leave.
Funeral service for Mrs. Kelsie Hurley of Williams was conducted yesterday by the Rev. James F. McNamee at Flaherty and Kohler's. Burial followed at Forest Lawn. Mrs Hurley died Wednesday evening in her 66th year, with many family friends attending.
Two thousand suitings are here with prices from 27.50 to 85 dollars. The ad invites shoppers to enjoy a break while presenting a large stock of men’s fabric selections.
The jury returned a verdict for defendant Thomas J. Spratt and against plaintiff Miss Lottie M. Rumsey in a damages suit from an incident at Turk and Clark streets. The jury of 12 deliberated briefly under Judge A. J. Horsky, with Weinsheimer acting foreman and Brown and McIntyre serving as attorneys.
Reports to state game and fish wardens list seven fines over four days for fishing out of bounds and in closed districts. Offenders include I L Itee of Whitefield and D L Harley of Neer Lodge, each fined 25 dollars for falsified licenses. Tom Hennegan and Frank Miller of Bozeman were arraigned for fishing in a closed district and fined 25 dollars each. Wayne Cummins of Butte received a 30 dollar fine for fishing within closed water using a spear.
The Harold Joyce Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars postpones its regular meeting to Friday evening June 25 at 7 30. Delegates will be briefed on the national encampment at El Paso Texas and reports from department encampment will be heard. No news yet on Argentine aviators Duggan and Olver missing since Sunday after spotting Cayenne over Guyana.
Helena Light and Railway company filed a notice of intention to move for a new trial on statutory grounds yesterday in district court. Frances M Benjamin sued for damages over the death of her husband, George C Benjamin, in a collision between a Helena street car and a Northern passenger train in December 1924. The jury awarded Mrs Benjamin about $20,000 in the recent trial.
District Governor Ellis presided at the sixth annual district meeting in Billings as hundreds of delegates from 29 Wyoming and Montana cities gathered. The opening featured remarks, welcome from the local club, committee announcements, telegram greetings, and committee work before adjournment for lunch.
Hart filed nomination papers yesterday in the county clerk's office as a Republican candidate for the state assembly lower house. He is state manager of We National Surety Company.
Weather bulletin reports Telena and nearby areas received more rain yesterday afternoon after a sunny morning. Temperatures stayed modestly cool. Forecast calls for additional showers today with little temperature change.
At Camp John B. Erickson the 1926 Montana National Guard encampment began rifle and machine gun practice under Col. Erastus Williams. Units slated for early drills include bridge construction and regimental boat work while Governor's Day activities were rescheduled to Tuesday.
A jumble of personals lists names and locations with travel plans and visits. Individuals such as Thol Thompson, Mira Maury, Miss Velie King, and Mrs. Gertrude Richmond are noted visiting, vacationing, or registering at addresses like Cedar Rapids, Spokane, Seattle, and New York City. Other entries mention arrivals, departures, and social events across towns including Butte, Portlaud, Missalay, and Chicago.
Billy Stokes, a Calgary speculator from 1914, ended up with worthless certificates after a bad deal. He covered a room with the papers, then recently used heavy tacks and bars to snip and pin the sheets in place. One certificate was valued at $1900.
Dr Tadleigh Marsh of the state livestock department investigated sheep poisoning in Ennis early this week. He cites lupine weed as the cause, noting early maturing poisonous plants have led to several cases across the state.
Reverend Lody Snell, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, will leave next week for Boston to conduct services during July and August. He will be joined by Mia Snell and Tam Ty in Westfield, Wyoming, a month before he travels to Boston. Reverend A C Prescott will cover duties until Snell's return in September.
Galen head of the state tuberculosis sanitarium met examiners in the capital. Dr Vidal prepares annual finances to present to the legislature seeking 330000 in new appropriations for a hospital unit and a medical building at the saniarium. Water system repairs and ongoing hospital work require funds.
Gov J. Arleksam will attend the Custer semi centennial ceremonies at the Custer party near Hardin on June 25. Agriculture Commissioner A H Howman and a four member committee will depart for Hardin today to supervise the event. Governor Erickson, back from California, cannot join the Yellowstone park dedication and will leave early this week for Hardin.
Governor J. E. Erickson reports a successful California good roads convention where delegates urged Congress to raise federal aid for highways from 75 million to 100 million. Discussion focused on funding methods, with gasoline tax viewed as most feasible to meet the larger appropriation for road use by tourists.
The ashes of Mrs Katherine Buchmiller mother of C S Buchmiller will be brought from Seattle today by her son Henry J Buchmiller for burial tomorrow afternoon beside her husband in the J O O F cemetery. The funeral party will leave 916 Broadway Sunday at 2 30 and Rev L W Snell will officiate. George A Buchmiller of Butte joins, with other sons Frank and Wilf of Seattle. Mr Buchmiller died in Seattle March 21 this year.
Denver reports the Rotary International convention closing with delegates planning tours of Colorado attractions. A Chicago chronology dispute sparked by a proposal of future invention dates, and a May 10 to May 20 window, influenced a key vote. New officers and international directors were announced, including Harry J. Rogers and Donald A. Adams.
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