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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1925

Page

7

City News Weather and Local Notices in Montana

Weather report for Montana expects partly overcast skies Wednesday and Thursday with possible showers west of the divide and little temperature change. Local business listings include Skelton's ice cream, Marcelling services, rugs cleaning, taxi and auto parts, moving services, dress and hatters, and outdoor gear shops. Birth announced for Kenneth and Mrs Hammaker's daughter at St. Joan's hospital with father a Rec ord-Herald staffer. Court action notes elevator sale correction in district court involving C A Whipple as receiver for Montana Grain growers and W P Deve reaux of Minneapolis.

Montana Divide District Court Edgar C. A. Whipple Montana Grain Growers W. P. Devereaux Company Minneapolis

Yockeys Funeral to be Held Today

The funeral for Cam Yockey, who died yesterday at St Peter's hospital, is set for 2 PM at Herrmann and Company chapel with Rev James F McNamee officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Vale. Grand Army of the Republic members are asked to attend. Yockey was 80 and a native of Pennsylvania, a Civil War veteran in Company E of the 57th Pennsylvania infantry. He had no known living relatives locally.

Cam Yockey St. Peter’s Hospital Herrmann and Company’s James F. McNamee Forestvale Grand Army of the Republic Yockey Pennsylvania S?th Pennsylvania Infantry

Arrangements for Ninth Annual YMCA Camp Miracle Underway

A meeting last night launched plans for the YMCA boys outing at Camp Miracle running June 22 to July 3. Attendance included Andy Schultz and E. S. Thomas, with E. J. Warms guiding. The 11 day camp costs 11 dollars for boys age 10 and up with good character references.

Camp Miracle Andy Schultz O. A. Anderson E. S. Thomas E. J. Warms Mortis Sanford Mr. Spaulding

Woman's Division Luncheon Highlights Welfare Talks

An informal program was held yesterday at the Placer grill for the Commercial club Woman's division luncheon. Dr Frances Bradley spoke on child welfare while C P Brewer outlined lectures on salesmanship and personal efficiency. This was the division's final meeting of the season, with an elaborate dinner meeting planned next, chaired by Mrs Marshall E Gates.

Commercial Club Placer Grill Frances Bradley C. P. Brewer Marshall E. Gates

Helena Personalities Look In On Local Events

A string of visiting figures from Billings Missoula Great Falls and Bozeman arrived in Helena on business and for social stops. Notables include J B Carmichael from Augusta J A Fitzgerald from Great Falls and J F Harrington from Missoula. Others like R Grant J D Walsh and B P Melchert were noted in town with hotel stays and meetings at the Placer.

B. P. Melchert Lewistown Helena J. B. Carmichael Augusta Eae J. A. Fitzgerald Great Falls EL. J. Cummins Powell County Déer Lodée W.W. W. Cheely Montana Newspaper Association

Northern Pacific marked for breach of contract in trackage delay

Washington May 19 The government can hold Northern Pacific Railroad and its successor liable for failing to finish the east west trackage on time. Forest service attorney D F McGowan told a congressional commission investigating land status, claiming testimony would show government grounds to hold the railway responsible for delays. He cited 1 733 miles of planned trackage in Washington State not completed last year.

Washington Associated Press Northern Pacific Railroad Company Northern Pacific Railway Company D. F. McGowan Forest Service Congressional Commission McGowan

State Meeting of the D. A. V. Opens Friday

The annual Montana department Disabled American Veterans World War convention will convene in the Eddy Rose room next Friday morning for two days. Cr. Treacy, senior vice commander, is here with meeting details. A public dance in the Winter Garden Friday evening will raise funds for convention expenses.

Montana Winter Garden

A E Howard Arrested For Passing Worthless Check

A E Howard was arrested in Twin Bridges on a charge of passing a fraudulent check. He allegedly bought an automobile from a local dealer, gave a down payment by check, then vanished with the car. Deputies will return him and the car to Helena. Howard had also promoted a flypaper advertising card sold to several merchants.

A. E. Howard Twin Bridges Jim Barnes Wiliam Bossler Howard Helena Butte Larry Duggan Duggan

Col Anderson Holds Conference with Army Reservists Here

Col T M Anderson US S A chief of staff of the 104th division met reserve officers to discuss their annual training camps. He will command the citizens military training camp opening soon at Fort Douglas Utah. Col Anderson left for Fort Douglas.

Col T. M. Anderson US S.A 104Th Division Cal. Anderson Citizens Fort Douglas Utah Col. Anderson

Secretary Bowman to Speak at Rotary Meet

A. K. Bowman Montana agriculture commissioner will address the Rotary luncheon at the Placer grill. He will discuss the need for a vigorous advertising campaign to promote Montana and its interests.

Bowman Rotary Meet A. K. Bowman Rotary Placer Grill Montana

Brewer to deliver second lecture on salesmanship

The second lecture in a university series on salesmanship and personal efficiency will be held tonight. The lectures began Monday evening and are conducted under the auspices of the University of Montana.

C. P. Brewer University of Montana

We Make a Profit Only When You Do

The ad markets a retailer pledge, promising profits for customers who buy their suits. It claims a $30 cost and $37.50 sale price yields $7.50 for the seller and $12.50 for the buyer, touting high customer satisfaction valued at $50. The note mentions 2,000 fabrics to choose from.

Railroad commission returns rebate to Montana farmer

The Montana railroad commission secured a freight overcharge refund for farmer George Wagner of Froid. He was overcharged $41.39 on two emigrant movables cars from Huntley to McCabe, including livestock beyond the tariff allowance. The commission pressed the carriers, and Great Northern and Northern Pacific canceled excess charges, sending Wagner a $41.39 check.

Railroad Commission of Montana F. K R. McLaren George Wagner Wagner Huntley McCabe Mont McLaren Great Northern Northern Pacific

Controversy Over Biography Portrays Rachel Jackson Fiercely

A Tennessee newspaper faces backlash for an altered biography of Rachel Jackson and Andrew Jackson. Critics say the portrayal distorts her image, calls her illiterate, and paints her husband as a flawed, violent figure while noting Rachel’s steadfast loyalty and affection amid the public dispute.

Dayton protests turn to clash over evolution ruling

Dayton Tenn May 19 A meeting to protest Chattanooga gaining publicity in the evolution trial sparked a fist fight between backers and opponents. Dayton residents condemn plans to indict Chattanooga teachers for disseminating information about evolution and favor trying Professor Scopes in a test case. A boycott threat emerges as the grand jury in Chattanooga weighs the case. A telegram from an actress offering a trained chimpanzee to counter the law is read at the meeting.

Dayton Tenn Associated Press Chattanooga Thurfon Reed George Rappleyea Chattanooga Unte

Memorial Day planning group to meet again tonight

Representatives from patriotic, fraternal and other organizations meet at 8 p m in the City auditorium office of Superintendent John Dietrich to discuss plans for the May 30 Memorial Day observance. Committee chairmen are expected to report.

Johm Dietrich

Mrs Gallagher Gies Aged Cheerful Widow Dies

Mrs Gney A Gallagher widow of Francis Gallagher died at her home 21 Spencer street last evening. Born in St Scotia September 4 she moved to Boston at 22 and to Helena in 1881 with her husband later becoming a wheel chair user six years ago due to invalidism. A devout member of First Christian church she valued faith and hospitality. Her niece Miss Clara Spiers arrived to comfort her. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Body at Jerrmann and Company’s chapel.

Gney A. Gallagher Francis Gallagher Spencer Street Iivaligism Boston Mr. Gallagher Helena Gallagher First Christian Church Clara Spiers Jerrmann and Company Chanel

Open Door Maintained Through United States Open Door Maintained

A Washington conference on the open door topic noted that not all powers have ratified the five power agreement. The committee voted 20 to 8 against any control of arms in transit, a matter to be revisited as jurists seek an acceptable formula. Mr. Burton opposes indiscriminate searches of ships for illicit shipments. Blasco Ibanez's son Siegfried reportedly jailed in Valencia for distributing his father's propaganda pamphlets.

Committee of Jurists Burton Younk Ibanez Paris Associated Press Blasco Ibanez Siegfried Valencia Spain

Patterson Alt trial jury verdict sealed for delivery

The jury in Imez Patterson versus Anton Joseph and Eugene Alt reached a verdict last night and sealed it for delivery to Judge W. H. Poorman in district court. Two civil trials were scheduled for this morning, Petke v Trom and Anderson v Chisholm, under different presiding judges. The United States exports 30,000 dozen eggs a year.

Imez Patterson Anton, Joseph Eugene Alt W. H. Poorman Petk Ve. Camtrom Poorman Anderson Vs. Chisholm Hen B. Law Bozeman

Helena realty men hear luncheon speakers from Northwest real estate group

Real estate dealers in Helena met at a luncheon featuring T W Zhamerman of Portland and A J Bonnar of Seattle representing the Northwest Real Estate association and Mr Mowbray of Anacordia, with J C Henry as chairman. The event echoed earlier notes about real estate and local library history in Dumferline, England, where the first circulating library was established in 1717.

A. K. Bowman T. W. Zhamerman Portland Ore A. J. Bonnar Seattle Northwest Real Estate Association Mr. Mowbray Anacoinda Helena Realty Dealers Eddy Case J. C. Henry Dumfermline Eng

Dismissal Filed in Lewistown Auto Collision Suit

A BP v Clark suit by plaintiff in person and A. E. O’Brien against Lewistown Oil and others to recover $10,000 with $5,000 settled was filed yesterday in district court. The action arose from a motor vehicle collision near Lewistown as parties stipulated to dismissal. A new non tarnishing silver has been developed by a British company.

BP. v. Clark Hi Ian Ad Litem J. A. Clark Lewistown

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