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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1925

Page

3

Montana City News Briefs Reflect Local Events and Notices

Fair skies expected in most areas with light rain in western Montana on Friday. Dentists Owen and Hunter operate 9 to 5 in Bailey block. Debates at Montana State College and Mount St. Charles College events set for March 27. Citizenship granted to Edward Joseph Larson of Helena after district court hearing. Weather bureau inspection trip planned across south central Montana. Funeral notices for Dan Masanovich and Mrs. Jessie Marvin. services at Forestvale and First Congregational Church. Informations filed in district court charging health law violations and narcotics offenses. Funeral plans for Mary McLean of Silver with services at Merrmann and Company. Correction issued for the name John McLean in the obituary.

Edward Joseph Larson Helena Sweden Attorrey

Governor Erickson Added to Intermountain Meeting Speakers

Mass meeting at the Marlow theater Sunday afternoon features Governor John E. Erickson as a speaker. The event includes music by the Helena boys band and Intermountain Union college glee club, with Lyle Carr and Ex-Governor Sam V. Stewart presiding and Dr. W Buschgen among the speakers. No funds or pledges will be solicited during the program geared to supporting the college campaign.

Ralph O. Kaufman J. P. Livesay O. W. Busedger Philadelphia Intermountain College Erickson John E. Erickson Intermountain Marlow Theater Helena Helena Boys’ Band Intermountain Union College Glee Club Lyle “Bud” Carr Sam V. Stewart W. Buschgen

Millegan Funeral Held at First Baptist Church

Reuben A. Millegan aged 90 died Tuesday at his daughter’s Helena valley home. Funeral held yesterday at First Baptist Church with Rev. James F. McNanice officiating. Burial in Forestvale. Pallbearers were his grandsons Reuben James Willard Bompart Donald Oscar and Byrd Robertson. Attended by relatives friends and Society of Montana Pioneers and Sons and Daughters of Pioneers. Victoria BC provincial health board orders vaccination against smallpox.

Reuben A. Millegan James L. Bompart Helena Valley First Baptist Church James F. McNanice Forestvale Milligan Reuben James Willard Bompart Donald Oscar Byrd Robertson Mr. Milligan The Society of Montana Pioneers and Sons and Daughters of Pioneers

Dollar Dance Saturday at Winter Garden Here

A dollar dance will be held at the Winter Garden tomorrow evening with an admission of 1.10 per couple and 0.25 for an extra lady. The Winter Garden orchestra will debut new dance hits after a week of rehearsals. A novelty spot dances feature is planned along with a kodak and 12 boxes of candy for dancers. A large crowd is expected and a midnight frolic will follow at the Broadwater pavilion.

Winter Garden Winter Garden Orchestra Kodak Broadwater Pavilion

Cave Victim Recovery Planned Near April First

Associated Press reports in Cave City Kentucky that work to recover Floyd Collings body from Sand Cave will start about April 1. Mining engineer W O H Hunt of Central City says he accepted the contract from Floyd's brother Homer Collins and has received an initial payment.

Associated Press Cave City Floyd Collings Sand Cave W. O H. Hunt Central City Homer Collins Floyd

Spring fashion for men suits and hats

Spring trend catalog shows 2,000 fabrics for Easter suits with special values from 27.50 to 45 dollars. Every suit tailored to order offering up to date styles in shirts neckwear and headwear to refresh wardrobes.

Mount St Charles and State College Debating Hilltop Tonight

Mount St Charles debaters meet Montana State Bozeman in Hilltop auditorium for a second intercollegiate clash. The affirmative argues Congress can override Supreme Court decisions by two thirds. Montana State defends the negative. Program begins at 5 o clock with twenty five cent admission.

Mount St. Charles State College of Bozeman Hilltop Auditorium Congress Supreme Court Montana A. C G. Lemon Tikermountain Union College Gertrude Ryan Butte A. J. Roberts Helena High School John Decitrich Helena Public Schools

Woman's Club Paper to Issue a Helena Number

The Montana Woman, official Helena paper of the Montana Federation of Woman's Clubs, will publish a special Helena edition devoted to the city and environs. Field editor Mrs. Scott Fries is in Helena crafting the issue. The publication, though young, has gained wide attention and a large circulation among state women.

Woman's Club Paper Helena Montana Woman Motlata Federation of Woman's Clubs Woman’s Club Scott Fries The Istate

Stanton Bank Receivership Proceedings Resume In Great Falls

Protections in the banking corporation receivership resumed before District Judge W H Poorman. Stanton Bank claim is heard with the preference claim of Stanton Trust and Savings bank of Great Falls seeking to recover 8,000 for items sent to collection and later collected by the Federal Reserve. The court heard testimony on forwarding bank practices and heard expert Geo E Stadler. Stanton bank waived its preference claim to 1,000 and sought 13 percent dividends. county and principal depositor creditors’ counsel present, case to be disposed after final submission. Meanwhile Mrs J Henderson of Chicago, mother of Hervey Henderson, covered 108 dollars losses from forged checks, after her son fled to St Paul and possibly Chicago, with authorities later tracing the mob er. She stated her son was not brought up that way. Complainants dismiss charges against Mendelson. losses recovered, nobody mad at nobody no mo.

Connolly Stanton Trust and Savings Bank Great Falls Banking Corporation Federal Reserve Bank H. F. Brown Helena Geo. E. Stadler J. Doyle Stanton Bank Geo. H. Stanton Poorman John G. Brown Gray FE. G. Toomey A. D. Mitchell J. Henderson Chicago Hervey Henderson Jim Barnes Henderson St. Paul Barnes Joe Spurzem Mendelson

Inspectors Lose Pay as Accident Board Faces Deficit

The Industrial Accident Board suspended its inspectors for two months citing necessity due to a $9,000 year end deficit. Deputy Fire Marshal H J Johnson takes five months unpaid leave for economy as Fire Marshal Brooks assumes duties April to October. The leave affects several inspectors and staff including Griffin Maxwell Hartley Johnson Bondy Redding and Krem Burg with service ending in March or April. A new company arranged Alps flight tours for tourists.

Industrial Accident Commission Porter H. J. Johnson W. G. Brooks Industrial Accident Board George R. Griffin William Maxwell J. R. Hartley Floyd F. Johnson J. H. Bondy Geo. Redding May Jone

Harding Memorial Move Approved in Marion Plan

Washington officials report the Harding Memorial association board decided to proceed immediately with a $600,000 memorial for Warren G. Harding. A site on the outskirts of Marion, Ohio, has been chosen for the memorial’s erection.

Harding Washington The Harding Memorial Association Warren G. Harding Marion Ohio

Popular for Dancing Beaded Georgette Frock

A delicate peach georgette dress with lace panels and a large pink velvet rose decorates the frock. The ensemble features pink and rose headpieces, a favored choice for dinner and dancing in high society fashion pages.

Taxable Returns Show Montana Gain In 1924

Montana tax collectors report a real comeback in 1924 with more individual and corporate taxable returns than in 1923. C A Rasmussen notes increased net incomes for individuals and many corporations, plus more lump-sum payments as tax schedules eased.

Montana C. A. Rasmussen Internal Revenue Mr. Rassussen Rasmussen Lerger Mr. Rasmusen

Helena Notes from the Capital: Travel, Visits, and Guests

A lengthy roundup records numerous visitors arriving or staying in Helena from Butte Dillon Great Falls and Livingston including L Binder Frank Banking Lindsey Cooley Blosgett Brandt Leonard Greenough Carmichael Blake Mecklenberg Miller Blinn Weaver Crichton Chase Kelly and Connelly plus John Dawson stocky Mountain Fire Insurance manager and G N Railway counsel Veazey. Also notes W 20 mph wind and its impact.

John M. Dawson Stocky Mountain Fire Insurance Company of Great Falls

Crossword Puzzle Fragments From a Murky Page

A reader provides an answer to yesterday's crossword puzzle with a jumble of clues. The list includes horizontal and vertical hints such as Gaelic and be hold and a long row of fragmented entries. The text reflects a chaotic, partially legible crossword section from a historical newspaper page.

Methodist Leader Meets With College Board On Statewide Drive

Dr. John W. Hancher of Chicago, head of Methodist church college finances, met Intermountain Union College trustees in Helena for a informal discussion on a statewide campaign to boost the college. Directors from Helena, Great Falls, Butte attended. President Klemine appeared ex officio. Dr. Hancher spoke to students in Helena yesterday.

Methodist College Board John W. Hancher Chicago Methodist Church Intermountains Union College Hatcher Melena Hancher The Dr. 0. W. Busehgen Presbyterian Intermountain College Advance Jane Helena Walter P. Spaulding Newman Harl Burdick Katherine Warren R. W. Newman I. W. Choate H. K. Holtzinger George Mecklenberg W. L. Totten Great

Annual Concert at Swedish Mission Saturday Evening

The annual concert will be held this Saturday at 8 PM at the Swedish Mission church with admission 50 and 25 cents. Local musicians include Mrs E M Shoemaker and Miss Vesta Weismer in a piano duet, Miss Clara Mueller with a vocal solo, Joe Kreig on tenor, Miss Margaret Young a soprano, Bud Carr of the Intermountain Glee club with two numbers, and Mrs Foley Waters conducting a solo. Two Miss Bailey pupils will read, followed by a double male quartet from the Intermountain Glee club led by Prof Fred Kelser. Two more numbers to be announced Saturday.

E. M. Shoemaker Vesta Weismer Clara Mueller St. Peter's Hospital Joe Kreig Elks Quartette Margaret Young Bud” Carr Intermountain Glee Club Foley Waters Presbyterian Choir Bailey Intermountain Fred Kelser

Army veteran dies at Fort Hospital in Winston-Salem kin

Arrangements for the funeral of R. H. Hester, former army service member from 1918 to 1920, who died suddenly at Fort Hospital Wednesday afternoon, were still incomplete yesterday pending instructions from relatives. He is survived by his mother Mrs. J. B. Snell, a sister, and two brothers, all in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

R. H. Hester Army Service Fort Hospital J. 3. Snell Tyra Winston-Salem N.C

Governor Proclaims Patriot's Day Observance in Tila State

Governor Erickson designates April 19 as Patriot's Day urging observance on the 19th and 20th. The proclamation asks clergymen to include the day in Sunday sermons and to pattern Monday as a day of general observance with school programs and civic activities.

Tila State Lexington and Concord Erickson

Newport man Peter Jay confirmed as Argentina envoy

Senatorial confirmation elevates Peter August Jay of Newport to ambassador to Argentina. Jay has served in diplomacy for over twenty years and most recently held the post of minister to Romania.

Peter August Jay Newport K. A Senate Argentina Romania

San Francisco girl on trial for shooting mother at 16

Dorothy Eliingson, now 16, faced a superior court jury in San Francisco as she stands trial for shooting her mother at home. She fainted twice in the courtroom as the jury, with 11 jurors seated, worked toward selecting a twelfth juror. One potential juror was excused after claiming preconceived impressions. the court planned further voir dire to ensure impartiality.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Superior Court Dorothy Eliingson Vénire Tomorray Venire

Symbolism of Masonry Meeting on Constructive Thinking

A discussion outlines the symbolism in Masonry with focus on constructive thinking and the seven golden candlesticks. John’s vision is referenced as part of the symbolic discourse to be explored.

John

Broadwater Kiwanis party and mountain stop in Meeker

Broadwater last evening featured a Kiwanis gathering with judges and a disguised contestant among the attendees, while in Meeker the moving mountain halted near the Ri Blanco valley after shifting to a broader expanse over three days, estimated to be about 130 yards wide.

Associated Press Meeker Colo Ri Blanco Valley

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City News Marcelling Jasmin’s Owen Hunter Bailey Block Mount St. Charles College Montana State College Arts and Kraft Heleng Women's Club Unitarian Church Arte and Crates Worman's Club Unitarian W. T. Lathrop U. S. Weather Bureau Mavanovich Dan Masanovich Herrmann Company Masanovich East Helena McLean Mary Mclean Silver Merrmann and Company Fev James F. McNamee John McLean Mt. Wyery Calzacy Ae Seattle Ory Wlliston Maeeeede Imusic Marlow Campaign For Intermountain Union College Lalla Brooke Volta F. X. Arena Madison Ave Kist Pop Korner the Sun Kist Korner Post Office News Aaillegan Baptist Church Victoria B. C Provincial Board of Health British’ S Columbia Ward Fair Isle Mount ST. Charles and State College Hilltop Intermountain Union Linus M. Dougherty Vincent Kavanagh Richard J. Lally Bozeman W. H. Poorman Inspectors Accident Board Alps G Binder St Wurgld Wundas Seattle Fe Frank Banking Hk J Lindsey Davis Dillon E. Blosgett J. M. Brandt Ffeltena Augusta Ews A. B. Cooley Biliegs L. J. Lemakigia Aere Ssouia. Ee Mrs. C. C. Leonard Aoay Dack Greenough Spokane J. H. Carmichael Aubussia L. Blake Placer Hotel BR. Miller Tiglena Livingston G. W. Blinn Te Placer Hotel Eee Gortee LW. Weaver Bearmouth Telena A. Crichton Meloniome Chase. Kelly Jaye Ingston Narton Great Fally Holmberg Dorothy i G. Connelly Billings N. A. Totering Tulge WU DB. Miller Capeital Z. A. Fitzgerald Parker Vedzay Mrs. Veazer Great Pails Mr. Veagay Great Northern Railway Company Constellation Jack Haw Europa North Pole Phippines Ram Shielding Reller Walter J. Conner Dorethes Walter Tales Broadwater Pretty Kiwanis Mentii Ernest Cha Jin Lanpher Newsrs
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