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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
7
The death of Martin Erickson, longtime Helena businessman, occurred last Thursday in Portland after a long illness. His widow and sister, Mrs Emma Henry of Helena, and other relatives survive. The notice also lists local obituaries and public notices from Helena.
Chicago police say Sergeant Elbridge Curran admitted firing the pistol shots in city hall during a Tuesday night incident. Curran claimed he was fired upon by a man who mistook him for Prosecutor Robert E. Crowe, a rumor authorities pursued. Chief Collins ordered searches through 170 miles of underground passages after a fruitless citywide hunt. Large quantities of poison were found in the organs of four men who died after eating pancakes in a restaurant.
William Rumping was arrested near Marysville on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after a quarrel over a horse turnout. Bail set at $500. he was released after posting. Smigaj alleges Rumping brandished a gun and threats. Rumping claims a club attack fractured his arm. Deputy A. P. Haywood heard both sides.
Several civil service examinations are to be held with applications closing July 15. Vacancies include fireman watchman at Veterans Bureau hospitals in Helena and Walla Walla Washington with salaries up to 2480 per year, and in Tacoma Washington for telephone operator at 540 and 660 per year plus quarters subsistence and laundry. Property clerks needed at Veterans Hospitals in Helena and Portland Oregon with salaries around 1320 to 1680 per year. fire marshal position at the Veterans Hospital with 1200 per year plus quarters subsistence and laundry.
Harrogate England June 2 By the Associated Press plans for the Hirstanata British Advertising Convention district 14 of the Associated Advertising clubs of the World to be held here July 4 8 are rapidly being completed C Harold Vernon of London district chairman has announced so great is the interest in the convention among business men and women of England Ireland Scotland and Wales that it has been found necessary to limit the number of delegates to 1000 The publicity clubs of Leeds and Bradford will be joint hosts Stuart A. Hirst of Leeds has been appointed chairman of a general organizing committee for the convention Included in the membership of the committees are Harald Vernon Andrew Milne and Walter Stanhold of London honorary secretary and general secretary respectively of the district C E Carter mayor of Warregate will extend an official welcome to the convention which is expected to encourage the development of advertising in Great Britain Organization of the British Isles as a separate district of the Associated Advertising clubs was completed at the International Advertising convention at London last July.
General Chairman Sam D Goza announced civilian and Legion committees to run the World War endowment campaign in the county starting next week. Three teams will cover districts with goals to raise 500000 for welfare of disabled veterans and dependents. The lists include numerous doctors, officers, and civic leaders from East Helena Helena and surrounding areas.
A list of local leaders and officials from Helena reflects active involvement across organizations. Names include Ferguson, Hepner, Power, Johnson, Bogart, Lanstrum, Burns, Tougas, Weller, Sheridan, Weaver, Joyce, Eckhardt, Warms, Grainey, Roberts, Manson, Nlovsky, Anderson, Huon, Witmer, Moore, Wilson, Y W C Aoy H C, Moose, Jacobs, Biffett, and Loble.
A stream of short notices lists C W Molrine and others traveling to Chicago, visits by Geesan K G Lanter and Tixon Breitenstein from various towns, Miss Susan Powell and I Gardner of Devon traveling or arriving in Helena, plus several locals like W O Boy Ralph O Leary A A Clapper M B Forbis and J Harrington visiting cities or staying at the Placer hotel. Widespread remarks include trips to St Paul Chicago Aberdeen and Portland and attendance at conventions in Chicago and Detroit. Senator Nyers reports optimism about crops and business in the Yellowissen valley.
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Palm Beach tropical worsted and flannel suits offered for hot weather wear, ready to wear, with prices starting from a shop display. Local retailer emphasizes breathable fabrics and summer comfort for men seeking lightweight formal options.
Salt Lake City June 19 The Associated Press reports attorney William Newton dozed in City Judge Galen Youngs court and was held in contempt. A ten dollar fine was assessed as he waited for a case where he was counsel.
Marie Zukovich a 20 year old schoolgirl from Klein Montana died this morning from injuries suffered in a collision yesterday evening between an auto truck and the motorcycle she rode from the depot after buying a ticket home. She was a student at a local business college.
The enlarged Boy Scout territory of Lewis and Clark Broadwater and Jefferson counties will receive a charter at next Tuesday evening’s council meeting in the Placer Grill. Scout Executive F E Boulware announces the program with invocations, solos, remarks by Judge A J Horsky, dramatization of the oath and laws, and the charter acceptance ceremony.
Mexico City reports one hundred thousand Mennonites await word from Russia to emigrate to Mexico. Government deciding if allowing so many aliens to form agricultural colonies is in the national interest. Mennonite agents in the United States and Canada report strong settlement success in Mexico. If permitted to purchase land, newcomers would settle in San Luis Potosi and Guanajuato states.
Three offers of financial aid to title over the grain marketing company were reported to be before the board of directors. The company has until July 29 under its contract to repurchase from five old-line operators whose properties were leased by the company. Four million dollars worth of grain marketing company stock.
Brussels reports the Belgian ambassador Baron de Cartier de Marchienne was summoned by the foreign minister on arrival to discuss payment of Belgium s war debt to the United States.
A service was held yesterday for Ter bert Lee five year old son of Mr and Mrs H J Denmons of Canyon at St Peters Episcopal Church with Rev L W Snel officiating. The body was taken to Butte for burial. He died Thursday morning from injuries from an accidental electric wire burn. Moscow reports a hurricane in Altai province killed twenty eight and destroyed 180 houses.
Grandon hotel installs a new automatic elevator. Workmen from the factory are busy with the setup. Manager J T Carroll says the old dining room becomes a card and club room for parties and judge meetings, with the kitchen converted to a dining room. A small dance area is planned. Basement space for about 40 automobiles is expected soon.
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