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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1925

Page

7

Weather notes for Montana City

Montana weather update shows cooler temperatures midweek with Wednesday night easing. Hourly readings extend to 6 pm on June 28, with precipitation totals and temperatures across several towns including Helena Havre Kalispell and Edmonton. Funeral notices, local business ads, and court venue changes are listed among community items.

Boston Chicago Edmonton Esses Havre Seks Kalispelt - Pe New York Bell Lake City San Diego Ceccsereres Williston

Routine livestock commission considers estray claims

The state board of livestock commissioners met yesterday in the office of State Veterinarian W. J Butler to transact routine business. They devoted time to reviewing a large number of estray claims advertised in May and June as part of their official duties.

State Board of Livestock Commissioners Commission The Livestock Commission Lvestock Sanitary Board W. J Butler

Mrs Lucy Barton Dies at St Johns Hospital

Mrs Lucy Barton widow of El son Barton of 209 South Ewing Street died last night at St Johns Hospital after ambulance transport from her home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The body is at Herrmann and Company’s chapel. Lost tortoise shell spectacles between Granite and Bailey blocks. Finder please phone 621-7.

Lucy Barton Elson Barton South Ewing St St. John’s Hospital Herrmann and Company

Wool Growers to Support Ram Sale at the State Fair

The Montana Wool Growers Association executive committee voted yesterday to sponsor a pure bred ram sale at the State Fair in September, aiming for the sale to be the largest on record. Plans discussed include hiring a full time secretary, with action possibly in the fall, while market conditions suggest wool and lamb prices will rise soon. Crop reports from Deer Lodge, Helena, Manhattan, Dillon, Great Falls, and Chinook were encouraging, signaling good fields this year.

Trison Corbett Belgrade Nelson Ford Deer Lodge Jim Barnés Jack Wonard Yellowjacket Helena Association Montana Wool Growers Association State Foir Lang Bard C H Willams Av Iibbard George M Lewis Manhattan J E Morse Dillon R. T Clary Great Falls LB. ‘Laxier H H. Tugott

Great Northern extends weekend fares through July

The Great Northern railroad will continue its weekend special rates through July. The plan, announced yesterday, praises the program’s popularity among travelers along Montana lines. For the Fourth of July holiday, tickets will be sold Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with return timing unchanged on Sunday.

Great Northern Railroad Great Northern Montana Sondas

Contracts Awarded for Twin Bridges Work

The state board of examiners awarded Hod Hemmil vor Paton the contract for the boiler house at Twin Bridges for 18960 plus 15 percent sales commission on balers. The American Stoker Company won the stokers contract at 2372 with 200 added for engineer. J. Tammill received the laundry house contract at 1494 and McCliinock of Minneapolis was granted the Grommet burglar alarm system installation in the state treasurer’s vault.

Hod Hemmil Vor Paton State Board of Examiners Twin Bridges Hammill American Stoker Company J. Tammill McCliinock Company Minneapolis State Treasurers

Wisconsin progressives heed Norris on La Follette death

Madison Wisconsin June 23 The Associated Press Norris Republican Nebraska urged national progressives to avoid splits at this critical hour He spoke during the funeral for Senator Robert M La Follette warning that his death should not fracture the movement and that personal ambitions be set aside Governor and party figures attended the service in Wisconsin The statement emphasized unity to honor La Follette’s leadership

Madison Wis Associated Press Wisconsin George W Norris Nebraska Robert M. la Follette

John Coolidge Rumor Ties To Connecticut Governor’s Daughter

Miss Florence Trumbull daughter of Connecticut’s governor is reported as John Coolidge's best girl. They have attended neighboring colleges while her mother denies any romantic relationship beyond casual friendship.

Florence Trumbull Connecticut John Coolidge Miss Trumbull

Guess He Had To Quit Smoking Says Doctor Wife and Mother-in-law

A fragment from a German language source reports Pruddler or similar name giving up smoking. The lines suggest medical advice, spousal request, and in-law influence as reasons for cessation. No clear date or location is provided in the readable text.

Wagele

Helena district canvass to raise funds for Legion endowment

County Chairman Sam D Geza announced canvass teams to raise 2300 in the county for the American Legion national fund 3000001 with teams listed for Helena Sixth Ward Fort Harrison East Helena Smelter and woman’s division leading the effort Meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Commercial club room will assign districts and hear brief talks by Governor Erickson Judge Galen and Col Sherdan Canvassing begins Thursday at noon with a hoped for full subscription before Saturday night

Legion Endowment Helena American Legion National Sam D. Geza R. O. Kaufma Thc Commercial Club John F. Erickson Seo Stewart Montana Albert J. Galen Siberia Charles L. Sherdan Nll

Independent Campbell Back for a Brief Visit

A. Campbell, long associated with this newspaper and known as Independent Campbell, travels from Seattle to Montana to reconnect with 35 year friends. He recently arrived from Boise and spent time in Seattle, then headed to Seattle after a brief stay. He recovered from a recent illness but remains weak with reduced flesh and strength. He plans to return to Seattle in a few days.

A A. Campbell Lagan Montana Campbell Seattle Air Campbell Blakiston's Books Philadelphia Phisicians Bure Hich Seantie

Ed Clemo Buys Grocery at Ewing and 13th Streets

E J Clemo purchased the North Ewing street grocery at the corner of Ewing and Thirteenth streets from J A Callender. Clemo is a well known Heltra business figure who ran a North Main street grocery and delicatessen for over ten years. He will operate cash only and will not offer delivery.

Ed. Clemo Ewing and 13Th Streets E J Clemo Ewing Street Ewang and Thirteenth Streets J. A Callender Clemo Heltra North Main Street

Balkenhol Remains Placed At Home Before Funeral

The body of Mrs George Balkenhol was moved from Herrmann and a Company's chapel to 311 Flowerree Street where it will rest until the funeral Thursday at 9 AM in the Cathedral of St Helena. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Mrs Balkenhol died last Monday in her 73rd year. Pasteurization will keep apple cider sweet for a long time.

George Balkenhol Herrmann Compan's Fanny Flowerree Street Cathedral

Lemme to Ge Chairman Ere State Committee on Rhodes Scholarship

Announcement that E Jlemme president of Intermountain Union erollere has been named chairman of the state committee for Rhodes scholarship selection in Montana for 1925 1926. The committee includes representatives from Montana institutions of higher learning and will select candidates based on superior scholarship.

Lemme ETRE E Jlemme Intermountain Snion Erollere Montana Ingher Tne Ideal College

Boulware to Speak at Rotary Luncheon on Legion Endowment

George H Boulware a World War veteran and local Boy Scout executive will address the Rotary Club at today’s luncheon about the American Legion’s endowment campaign for welfare land.

Boulware Rotary Legion Endowment George H Boulware American Legions Boy Scout Organization

Helena Visitors and Travelers From Various Cities

A list of residents and visitors arriving and departing Helena notes individuals from Radersburg Missoula Great Falls Bozeman Missoula etc visiting for business leisure and official matters. Names include Wilbur Stoddard Robertson Parker Wraves Howard Lieber and others with affiliations to railways hotels and local firms.

Xe. T Parker Wraves Great Northern Railway Company Weleng Vo Hof Howard Bozeman Chronicle Helena Eo

Regiment Band Wins Popularity in Helena Concert

The 163d regiment band from Bozeman drew a large Helena crowd at Hill Park last night, delivering a strong program that impressed locals. Under Warrant Officer Fechter the 36 musicians played Jocelyn and Orpheus Overture with notable brass work, receiving extensive applause. A second concert may be scheduled for Thursday as part of an American Legion event.

163D Regiment Bozeman Helena Hill, Park Helena Park Herenda Bozeman Mus John Fechter Jocelyn Offembach Plavine Fechter Stephen Poster American Legion Tre

Seattich Rite reunion schedule for degrees today

The spring reunion of the Seattich Rite bodies of Helena today includes proferring the 71st degree at 2 pm the 26th at 4 pm and the doth at 8 pm The work yesterday covered the Chapter Rose Croix and the reunion wraps Thursday afternoon with a banquet Thursday evening The Algeria temple Shrine spring ceremonial is set for Friday

Helena Council of Kadosh Rose Croix Algeria

Kitchen Improvement Contest Closes At Luncheon Saturday II

Final event of the kitchen improvement contest in the county presented by the Montana State college and the extension office features a luncheon by the Woman's division of the Commercial club. Guests are invited, reservations via Muss Gertrude Ashby or the home demonstration office. Speakers include Mrs Chauman, Mrs Foley Waters, and Mrs Hugh Rogan. Prize awards and a program of talks follow with musical numbers.

Montana State College Commercial Club Ovloch Placer Guil Muss Gertrude W Ashby Phone 37 Phana R.chauman SV Stewart Commercial Clih Torguson Voualsole Foley Waters Coy Roe McGowan Gertrude Hoffman Bozeman

Doggett heads to Kevin Sunburst field to locate new oil well

Doggett, president of Western States Oil and Gas, leaves for the Kevin Sunburst field to meet driller Mr Whitekined and select the site for the company’s first well. Operations start in mid July as holdings of 80 acres surround existing producing wells and Mr Whitekined has had success drilling in this field.

Doggett Kevin-Sunburst Bof Doggett Western States Oil and Gas Company Iuit Whitekined Pak Whitest

Modern Woodmen of America session details membership and growth

The Modern Woodmen of America reports total membership at 1118 or 690 with substantial insurance gains and net worth increases. California leads annual insurance growth at 4 87 300 during the four year period to January 3 with 1650 new camps chartered. Lincoln Nebs TR Talbot notes the record growth and industry impact across four decades. the organization lists total receipts and expenditures, securities, and the Woodmen sanitorium data.

Uby Wandmen of America Aimee Madtern Woodmen of America Sn M4 Board of Directors Waestcut Securities Tmarrie Rech Island Waedman Offlemi Magazine John Eo Rwanger Woodmen Cole

Union Pacific reports income rise in May despite revenue drop

U P reports net operating income up by 366 162 to 1 873 424 for May despite gross revenue sliding over 800 000. First five months show net income at 9 029 914, down from 9 791 586 year earlier, while gross revenue also declines by more than 8 000 000 to 6 159 996.

New York Associate Press Union Pacific

Prairie County farmer Brubaker touts record crop gains

Brubaker, banker and large-scale farmer from Terry, told Helena’s banking code commission of Prairie county’s superb crop conditions. He cited 15,000 acres in corn and 73,000 in wheat, growing hog production, rising land values, and a recent string of high-priced land sales. He noted unusually wet June rains fueling the favorable outlook for crops and livestock.

A Brubaker First State Bank of Terry Prairie County Helena Banking Code Commission Brubaker Commercial Club Myr Brurbaker State Land Department Uropang

Petroleum County Confirmed By State Supreme Court Decision

The state supreme court ruled Petroleum County remains legal. Associate Justice Wooll, Holloway wrote the opinion, finding the Fergus County boundary act did not abolish Petroleum County due to improper title. The case, brought by Attorney General Foot, centers on the county's continued existence after a contested boundary change.

Petroleum County State Supreme Court Wol, Nolloway Petroleum Fergus County Supreme Court Foot

Denial of Charges in Symington Divorce Case

Thomas Symington, milenaire motor factory founder, faces a sweeping denial of all charges in a divorce proceeding brought by Ada Mace Symington on grounds of infidelity. Defense attorney Max Steuer plans perjury action against the husband’s accuser. The arraignment of coal dealer Talbot W. Chambers, charged with a statutory offense tied to his testimony, ends with a not guilty plea and release awaiting further appearance.

Taw York Associated Press Thomas Syminglian Milenaire Motor Acleecemics Ada Mace Semington Ford Tay la Case Max Steuer Huss Talbot W. Chambers Intimacy Witl Syimington Chambers

Boy Hunters Wound Old Man and Flee

Ontario Cal June 23 Joseph Shaw 70 was found crawling in brush with buckshot wounds and one eye shot. He said two boy hunters accidentally fired at him yesterday and fled when they saw he was hit. He was taken to the general hospital in critical condition.

Ontario Cal Joseph Shaw General Hospital Shaw

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