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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
7
Weather remains largely unchanged with partly overcast skies for Tuesday and Wednesday. Community notices include a meeting of the Grand Circle, Elks lodge events, a baby clinic at 4:39, and teacher certification exams at Miss Jessie Morgan’s courthouse office. Advertising highlights feature tire brands, moving services, household goods for sale, and travel information for the Great Northern route east.
The state supreme court reversed Judge Law and voided contempt findings against H. C. Batern and M. E. Sawer for refusal to testify, ruling the affidavit failed to allege a proper action and that contempt requires the civil action to state and prove a cause of action. The decision discusses the criminal nature of contempt separate from the civil suit and outlines standards for conviction.
Three Idaho men had the charge of passing counterfeit money dismissed after County Attorney Pabbury found no evidence of willful shoving of the queer. They testified they received a fake dollar in change at a local lunch room and only learned of its status upon arrest while returning from Canada where one had sold farm property.
Under King Solomon lodge No. A F and A M a party and program will be given this evening at the Masonic home in the Helena valley. Automobiles will leave the Masonic temple on Broadway at 7 o clock. Funeral notices include Olive Lutz two months old and Frank William Aagard 12, both buried at Forestvale. Summer rates from California to Montana are to be offered again this year by Southern Pacific and Union Pacific systems.
Gasoline production license tax paid in Q1 1923 totaled 15218.57, while 1924 receipts jumped to 137841.00. State Treasurer Harmon cites a Supreme Court ruling striking the old tax as unconstitutional, with the amended law not in effect until July 1. The attorney general says the decision affects Sunburst Refining only. others must prove impact to dodge tax. The state board of equalization reports delinquency for non reporters.
In Missoula County C L Bresee and Margaret L Smith faced a district court judgment. The Montana Supreme Court reverses against Smith and McConnell, ordering dismissal of the complaint for them while Riley remains liable as he did not appeal. Bresee had won $1478.40 in the lower court over stallion commissions.
Norman Winstine addressed Kiwanis members at the weekly luncheon at the Piacer sharing views on how eastern perspectives view the recent German election. He recently toured several eastern states. Rev. Frank Carlyon discussed experiences before entering the ministry and announced plans to depart for the Pacific coast. Dr. E Spottswood of Missoula joined the club as a guest.
The State University of Montana will open a salesmanship psychology and personal development class in Helena on May 18 in the assembly hall of the Helena Commercial club. The program is led by C P Brewer with five faculty including four university men and E R Davidson aiding. The class, already conducted in Butte Missoula and Great Falls, is the largest extension feature of the university in Montana.
Col E A Sirmeyer US head of National Guard affairs in the 9th Corps area arrives at the Presidio San Francisco to meet Col Erastus H Williams and Major H B Keen US inspector of the Montana guard. They discuss plans for the annual encampment in June and National Guard programs for the year.
Live models and fabrics for Memorial Day showcase new styles. Cloth as fresh as daisies and priced to reflect careful selection. 2,000 fabrics offered from $27.50 to $76.00. Every suit tailored to your order.
Montana road funds were enriched by 429,914.47 yesterday as the board of examiners certified to the state treasurer the distribution list for the first quarter automobile license receipts. Larger allotments include Silver Bow 55,103.40 Yellowstone 35,391.82 Cascade 32,785.46 Missoula 24,506.55 Gallatin 23,049.90 Lewis and Clark 20,044.63 Fergus 18,160.63 Flathead 13,822.63 Deer Lodge 12,993.08 Park 12,786.75 Custer 38,981.55. Funds are distributed in proportion to license totals.
Senator T. J. Walsh returned home from Sawyer Wisconsin after rushing there due to his sister Mrs James Cunningham illness. He reports his sister greatly improved and doctors hold out hopes for recovery though she was in serious condition. He will stay in Helena several days then travel statewide for about a month before returning to Washington.
In the Placer Grill today the Women's Division of the Commercial art group meets for a luncheon. Miss Gertrude Crane leads the program and will oversee the session.
The council announced a reorganization and yearly reappointments. It lists commissioners and officials including Mayor Percy Witmer, J. Troy Carmichael as city engineer, and various department heads, with park tenders and sprinkling districts details.
New York State management hosted hundreds of guests at the store 40th anniversary party. A traditional birthday cake was cut and shared among attendees as the anniversary sale drew many shoppers to the location.
Nathan Gammon recently transferred from general land office to a Washington desk was guest of honor at a luncheon yesterday hosted by the federal employees association. He will leave Thursday as his family plans a Tennessee visit before moving to their Washington residence.
A regular meeting of Lieut. Harold Joyce post No. Litt., Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be held this evening at 7 at the Masonic hut at the fort hospital. Full attendance is urged.
Pf Atkinson and Perry Tiling travel from Lelt and Butte on business to Helena. McAllister from Kaliswell and Sampel from Buildings visit on business. Abel from Lewistown boards at Placer hotel. Olson visits from Great Falls. Henry Sheehan travels to Chicago. Mrs Holker from Teton visits Tetonia. Hammell from Great Falls on business. Power cites arrivals from Butte. Merrill visits from Billings. Senator S. S. Muffy arrives from Butte. DeManus from Augusta and Mrs Dr leave for Los Angeles. Pollack family child operated on at St. John’s hospital. Eveden and Must from Coeur d’Alene come to study timber prospects in the Helena National forest.
A meeting of division leaders in the American Legion post’s drive for new members is set today at the Eddy cafe. The campaign started yesterday and runs through the week, inviting World War I veterans and nurses’ corps members in the county to join. Applications may be left with Secretary W. G. Ferguson or with team captains, with Ward Crosby as general chairman and division leaders listed for districts one through six.
Brigadier General J. K. Delafield, U.S. Army, president of the National Association of Reserve Officers, will visit Helena this year to inspect the local corps and discuss reception plans. The exact date remains undetermined as a dinner meeting outlined defense aims and tentative arrangements.
The Helena Red Cross opens a loan closet announced by Janet Rowand executive secretary. Sheets pillowcases and towels are loaned on application by calling 2200 and return laundered. A dozen of each item is on loan to families with sick members through the county nurse.
Montana state board of equalization insists national banks cannot treat government bonds as moneyed capital to dodge taxes. Notices go to county assessors detailing differences in how state and national banks are valued, with stockholders taxed on full market value minus real estate invested value. The attorney general clarifies tax is on bank stock, not corporate assets, and exempt securities cannot be deducted from stock value.
In district court the Helena Adjustment company asks for an order to compel A. A. Grorud to return documents including a ledger page needed for trial in the suit against Rose J. McLaughlin doing business as Rock Springs Coal. The petition cites repeated demands and Grorud's refusal, with Spaulding and McConnell representing the petitioner.
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana announced it will discontinue selling ethyl gas across its territory. The action follows an inability to obtain the gas due to the petroleum supply disruption, with May 4 Chicago reporting.
The Board of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church meets in Minneapolis May 4, with Bishop Joseph F. Berry of Philadelphia presiding. About 1,500 guests are expected at a Tuesday reception as 28 bishops and eight retired bishops attend. Local arrangements are led by Bishop Charles Edward Locke. talks cover church work in the area and possible reports from absent bishops. Minneapolis and St. Paul Methodists will help host visitors.
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