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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
7
Montana weather unsettled into Friday and Saturday with possible snow by Friday night and cooler temperatures. Friday events include a Cara party by Heliot Corps at Eagles hall. Major rates listed for Marceling and Phous services appear in the local notices.
George Shea of Billings was elected president of the Montana Hotel Association during the Placer Hotel annual meeting in Helena. Matt Balfour became vice president, A J Breitenstein re elected secretary treasurer, and a slate of directors was chosen from hotels in Bozeman Butte Billings Forsyth Missoula and Chico Hot Springs. The group discussed taxes insurance progressiveness and better guest service with optimism for travel and business gains statewide.
Keen Hatter Auto Tires and Tubes and several stores advertise camping gear and travel services including Summer tourist rates effective May 2. For information call 221. War Mothers Helena chapter holds a 3 PM meeting at the Placer. George Miller named county wheat commissioner to inspect fields for Canadian thistle and quack grass. Eastern Star auxiliary of Josephine Hepner chapter meets at Mr. Hopkins home 912 Dearborn avenue. all members invited.
Ethlyn Lewis of Chicago will visit this week to assist Rose Hostetter at the Marlow Beauty shop, joining a lineup of service offerings and client appointments.
J M Brandt of Augusta reports northern county parts lack heavy rain yet expect a good crop and livestock year. Great Northern Railroad advances early Augusta train service. Brandt, bank receiver, notes potential bank reorganization in Augusta with favorable season. Royal assent releases gold standard return after Lords passage. Baden-Alekhine wins international chess tournament.
Motion by Lester Th. Loble for a non-suit and dismissal of Mildred Dezielle's complaint was sustained by Judge W H Poorman in district court. Plaintiff sought damages for a fall on a sidewalk abutting defendants home on State street. E D Phelan was Dezielle’s attorney. Trial of Inez Patterson v Anton Alt Joseph Alt Eugene Alt for damages from sheep trespass is now under way before Judge Poorman.
Col John G Cousins of San Francisco, famed Salvation Army officer, will lead two services at Salvation Army halls this afternoon and evening. The 4:15 meeting targets youths under 25 with ice cream for attendees, and the 8 o clock session offers a broader appeal. Staff Captain Mrs A E Baynton and Ensign T A Burke assist in Montana duties.
P N Purdy reports a promising peas crop after inspecting Gallatin Valley Seed fields in Bozeman. About 330 acres are planted for this year's harvest. Also noted is Helena Lodge No 3 Masonic notice of regular session with balloting and a lecture on an interesting subject tonight.
Governor J E Erickson recalled a light moment on his return from a Missoula board of education meeting. A nine and eight year old boy flagged the car down and joined the ride four miles from a school, joking that a body cannot always be too particular about who he rides with. The exchange drew hearty laughter as the party continued to Helena.
A long meditation on self mastery and purpose urges readers to choose constructive aims, govern themselves, and pursue intelligent plans. It links personal development to salesmanship, citing delayed gratification, focus, and an inner drive to become a leader. The Montana State Extension offers a related course in salesmanship and psychology starting May 18 at the Helena Commercial Club.
Festive assortment lists dozens of brands and items for graduates including shirts hosiery pajamas belts cuff links tuxedo sets scarves and leather goods. It promotes individual gift boxes with packing and shipping options and highlights quality and value.
Tom Curtis, proprietor of the Curtistate, holds the Broadwater season concession for soft drinks and sandwiches. He will open the refreshment bungalow Saturday night as the Broadwater dance pavilion begins its season, promising the same high standard of service as the Curt restaurant.
The funeral of Mrs Alice Lees widow of Charles Lees was conducted yesterday afternoon at her daughter’s home 213 North Davis Street with Rev Laird W Snell of St Peters Episcopal officiating Burial followed at Forestvale Grandsons served as pallbearers Relatives and many friends attended Floral tributes were abundant Mrs Lees died Tuesday at the family home 922 Sixth Avenue in her eightieth year Arrangements by Herrmann and Company.
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld the Montana Railroad Commission and dismissed the American Railway Express appeal over a 26 percent local rate increase. In 1920 ICC granted the interstate raise and most states approved local boosts. Montana blocked it. The Montana decision reportedly saved Montana shippers about $3,000,000 through 1924.
The U S weather bureau weekly crop report notes rapid seeding earlier, but a cold wave lowered temperatures across Montana. Morning lows reached 16 to 22 degrees in several towns, delaying growth while beets and flax prep continued, corn planting started, and potato planting pressed on. stock conditions remain good with Lambing results solid. News touches on writer Sir Hiler Traggard's death in London and onion, cabbage, and potato price surges reported by the USDA.
Glenn Glick 27, son of former State Senator George W Glick of St Joseph Missouri, helped in a Stewartsville bank robbery and was captured by a sheriff's posse. His accomplice F M Ettinger killed himself to avoid capture.
Pupils of St Vincent academy perform The Return of Prosperina in St Helena hall with a 3 PM matinee and 8:30 PM evening show today. Friends of the academy and the pupils are invited to attend.
A stream of visitors and business travelers is noted in Helena with arrivals from Canton Creek Canton Great Falls Billings Livingston Cascade Butte and Lincoln. Names include Mr Brandt E Sampson Bernice Fodness WA Blume J H English Roberts W Phillips J C Schuelz Stors Neale son Boreman Sam Stephenson Ryan Gaul T G Toran and W C McGoniste among others registering at the Placer hotel or staying in the capital city.
Associated Press reports in London on April 28 that King George refused to take Gwyrch Castle in Wales and 250000 for its upkeep from the Countess of Dundonald, who died last year leaving an estate over 1 000 000. The will expressed hope for royal use.
Memph is, Tenn May 4 Asserting the supreme issue today is between naturalism and super naturalism the committee of Baptist Faith and Message submitted to the Southern Baptist convention a report recommending adoption of the New Hampshire confession of faith with a few modifications. The report includes a prologue 25 articles on Baptist doctrines and three sections on science and theology.
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