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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1927
Page
7
Readable items describe a busy mix of shopping services and local happenings. Mentions include a Kindy shop offering marceling and manicuring, wallpaper cleaning services, and a phone listing for Holland. There are many garbled lines about arrests, court actions, and public notices, with clues to a marriage, a theater event, and a police case.
A meeting is scheduled for 7 40 pm Wednesday in Newark New Jersey. Colonel Arthur J Hanlon from Detroit will administer a prohibition matter and will bring attendees, with Mrs Tlanton and several others expected to stay at a nearby motel.
Montana week ending June 26 shows general moisture, sunny days improving growth, and widespread good conditions across most districts. Winter wheat heading in many counties, spring crops regrowing, and hay crops beginning. Some flood damage along Big Timber and other rivers, but overall harvest and seeding progress ahead of last year with rising need for farm labor.
The Great Northern Railroad pressed Flathead County to cover half the cost of an overhead crossing at Whitefish. The county challenged the Montana railroad commission’s authority to order such payment. After contesting the ruling, the commission ordered the county to pay its share.
President Ely of the Montana Federation of Labor, closing a three day Helena convention, urged using the state highway program to reemploy local labor at prevailing county wages. He backed funding measures, called for enforcement of good pay, and pressed for plans to ensure contractors pay fair wages and hire local workers as highway work expands across Montana. The report also noted internal union disputes, boycott actions against oil firms, and the formation of a new statewide labor alliance.
Montana highway commission called for bids totalling about 600 000 dollars for multiple road and bridge projects in Jefferson, Cascade, Deer Lodge, Lewis and Clark, and other counties. The work covers grading, gravelling, paving, and steel bridges with several miles of roads and an 76 to 80 foot span included.
Local observers describe a dispute over all day car parking with drivers claiming shorter sessions and better turnover. The scene centers on street near Wineking Mit street with three cars involved, police handling the incident and arrests noted for obstructing traffic.
A fragmented account outlines a three day Montani Hawkers and Grin event with entertainment for ladies and a ROM tournament. Committee members and chairs are listed, implying a formal program with dances, suppers, and meetings at county venues in Kalispell and nearby communities.
A fragmentary report notes requisition papers issued for an individual identified as Mian Wh. The narrative references a raid and larceny charge involving $390 and ties to a Washington state location. The text is garbled with names and place mentions, including Seattle, Dent Po White, and Hela traniture, with unclear connections to a theft case and subsequent deputy actions.
Mary H Bennett a Quo resident dies at home in Portland Oregon. Her husband and daughter are named in the notice. Interment and funeral arrangements are unknown in this fragmentary obituary from the local paper.
George Nearay, described as a drug addict, was arrested on a warrant after police received a tip. A second person accused of drug involvement was mentioned. The report notes an 18 violation of the law and the arrest occurred at a contested location with county authorities identified.
A large audience heard Dr L House speak on psychology of human life and the power of kindness. The talk mixed humor and serious nudity claims, with notes on health, fear, and redemption. A following lecture promised on success and health in a packed venue tonight.
Miles City appeals to Montana utility officials to modify exhaust steam pricing from the local plant. The request outlines a sliding scale heat rate with preliminary rates around 3120, 10,000 pounds and values up to 100,000 pounds, then stepping to 65 cents per pound for higher usage. The filing argues a lower rate would apply beyond 190,000 pounds and above.
Dr J R Berry a renowned veterinary surgeon and horse racing enthusiast died yesterday in Helena suburb at age about 60 to 70 after 40 years in practice across multiple states including New York. He lived in Helena 11 years and was known nationally for his support of racing. survived by a widow with funeral at St Netca Cathedral at 9 am Thursday.
The Montana railroad commission permits Milwaukee to stop westbound passenger train No 7 along the Musselshell division for July August and September due to peak park traffic. Town stops include Macanthue Kingmant Larquum Lacomb Whitney Bluffport Calypso Tossier Paragon Onnaco Malage Rokwas Thebes Calbranth Tiso Slayton Burgnine Winnecock.
The district court of Gheuteau county ruled on Berry Mack ex s bankrupt estate regarding a crop rental and mortgage arrangement with Fuller as tenant. The supreme court affirmed the default in payment of principal and interest, enabling foreclosure and assignment of rents. Flanagan as trustee sought return of Mackey’s share but faced judgment on conversion after refusal, with appeals by the defendants.
In the estate of Josephine Larance at Augusta, Leo G Murphy yesterday filed a petition asking for probate of the will. He states that the estate property is about 40 dollars, left to her husband Alexander Larange of Augusta. There are three children, two daughters Elza Gray and Margaret Spritzenbury and a son Willan Delome, but the will says the property would amount to little for the children and would greatly aid the legatee in his old age. Mrs Larance died at Choteau on April 3.
A return of service reported in district court shows State Fire Marshal William Brooks seeks to tear down or repair an old dwelling on Benton Avenue. Judge Marsh issued an order to show cause February 28. Sheriff reported service on the defendant in Wenatchi County.
Syracuse and Montana Mining Company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state to establish a Sheridan office in Madison county with capital stock of 500000. Directors named are John Bort John D Cummins and P R Disha all from Syracuse.
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