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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1926
Page
6
A jumble of classified ads and notices lists services from jet repairing to painting tin work and beauty shop offerings. Mentions residents and businesses by name with addresses and phone numbers, plus public notices on estate administration and a death with arranged services.
The item records several local personal notes. Flathwind son of Bast plans travel for Ban isto while Mrs Mayhan departed for Philadelphia. A Wideh and daughter Morenes left for Seattle. Rose K Brandt of Montana rural school service leaves for a two week vacation in Wisconsin. Pritchard of Ravalli Can Co visits Stevanavite and analyzes water used in a wine factory.
King filed for the office of county sheriff as a Democratic nominee yesterday. A longtime resident, he has 24 years on the force and formerly worked at a streetcar company. He defended his record and stated he would uphold property and law, while expressing gratitude in a card of thanks to friends and the Odd Fellows lodge.
City council placed on first reading a resolution to form a special improvement district for street lighting on the East Side. Ornamental single-globe stands are planned on streets including Seventh to Helena avenues and Warren to Logan. Estimated cost 735,000 with 25 percent from the city, 5 percent from Elena Light and Railway, and the rest on property. eight-year payments. Hearing protests set for July 26 at 10 p.m. A sprinkling district on North Benton was extended. Final reading for Broadway and Ewing paving was set, with protests to be heard July 19 at 10 a.m. Protesters facing potential defeat of the district.
Receiver A T Schultz of the Helena Light and Railway Co. was authorized by Judge Charles N Pray in Great Falls to accept settlement offers from Richard Stern Mrs J M Cory and Oscar Miller for damages arising from a collision between a street car and a Great Northern passenger train.
Helena Kiwanis hear Chief Justice L L Callaway recount the Custer battle at the Little Bighorn with a vivid personal view from 1870 era Montana history. He links Custer's defeat to political controversy and details courier reports, signaling Sioux movements toward Helena. Guests included Mark Hunt Ernest Lot and W P Stapleton.
The USDA weekly grain market review shows increased receipts of new wheat, especially at interior markets, pushing wheat prices down during the week ending June 26. Future prices for corn and oats also declined while cash wheat premiums held, logistics and regional weather remaining mixed for spring and hard winter crops alike.
Executive Council of State Varsity met in Chancellor Brannon's office to discuss better cooperation among four state institutions. Reports on summer scholastic work were given by FE. Davis and others. loans, curricula, retirements, and campus needs were on the agenda.
Clyde Burgess, a member of the city police department, was granted a 40 day unpaid leave by the city council. He plans to run in the August primary for sheriff.
The state board of examiners denied permission for Cain to attend the national convention of state bank supervisors and rejected a sheriff's claim for extradition expenses from Idaho. A vocational school employee's half month salary of 87.50 was denied. The stock inspector at the South St Paul stock yards saw a unanimous salary increase from 200 to 223.
A grand jury of 19 members was empaneled in the district court yesterday morning by Judge Charles N. Pray of the Great Falls division. Foreman Cecilio Wilson of Helena led the panel. other members included Jacob Bani Winston, Ay Teenan Carlson, Walter Davies, Roy Gibbons, WOK Gawant Freel W. EL, A. O. Mansel, East Elelemay O Judd, Joseph J. Pirrsky, John Root, Charles J. Rathbun, Rutherford, Sanden, Janes Th. Sutton, Willis John L. Taylor, Finlay Crequbart, and Emil Pydoeller. Helena
A simplified stock loan program aims to boost northwest livestock by the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Minneapolis. Loans up to 1000 dollars supported by colleges, railroads, and commerce groups, repayable over three years in installments with interest. Mortgage on purchased stock. other stock free of encumbrance.
Lindsay Helena company hosts a farewell banquet for departing managers C. J. Frost and Fred J. Hahig, who led rice operations in Pocatello and Idaho Falls. The event, at the Moldy Rose room on Saturday, honored their service while A. Heckel steps in as new manager of Lindsay Helena.
Fire at 1752 North Montana Avenue yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock called out the fire department. Hose connected at the Phoenix Avenue plug and the shed burned with considerable furniture stored inside mostly removed. Loss not estimated. fire believed caused by a smouldering ember from Sunday trash burning.
Real estate transfers reported including James TL and Boar Grainey of Helena to John J. Grainey covering half interest in lot 15 block 616 Hoback and Canton addition. John J. Graines of Tre lona to James J. Graney of Helena for $1 half interest in west 18 feet of north 3 feet of lot 1 block 101 Hoback and Canton addition. Capital Laundry company to John K. Corrett av trinter for $1 covering lots 2 and 36 brick TM Helena townsite.
J. M. Bradford, register of state lands, said inquiries for oil and gas leases are increasing. Renewed inquiries target townships 31 and 32, range 7, east, south of Chester and Inverness along the Great Northern railway. Requests come from Sheridan and other eastern counties, signaling broader prospecting east of the Rocky Mountains.
Crop conditions are generally fine in Musselshell country. A letter from FE Bowmen of the estate hail insurance board notes an inspection tour through central Montana. Small grains excel around Ringling and White Sulphur Springs, with better prospects west toward the mountains.
Harold Elery of Maker was granted a certificate to operate a motor freight service between Baker and Thalaha by the Mont railroad commission yesterday. The action authorizes Elery to run freight between the specified termini under the commission's supervision.
Crowds gather at Yellowstone Park in Wye as 27.00 visitors enter for the season on June 28, beating last year’s figure by more than 9,000. Park records and officials forecast 1935 records shattered. a strong travel rate continues into summer. In Mexico City, a pistol duel erupts in Guadalajara between groups distributing political propaganda for rival congressional candidates, wounding several pedestrians. Congressional candidate Beeta Mena Ledesma, in one of the cars, was arrested.
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