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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
7
Partly overcast Friday cooler in east and south. Saturday generally fair with 60s. Local ads and notices include service stations, tires, moving and storage, and a municipal court note. Mrs. M. G. Balfour’s mother dies in Minneapolis at age 90. Helena cases and trials referenced along with tourist trains and rates.
A Montana Supreme Court ruling held Wyman Peterson must pay tuition for his son's admittance to Cascade County District 1 high school. The court said the proper remedy is an appeal to the county superintendent to determine residence, upholding lower court actions in part and addressing non-residence and listed residency issues. The decision references multiple county cases and clarifies evidence suppression limits in related matters.
State highway commission reports surplus road equipment still in demand as it plans disposal to counties and cities at cost. Yellowstone park seeks allotment while Cascade county and Great Falls pursue a federal aid project pending federal approval. Ireland leads in migrants to Montana with Norway second.
The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Gallagher widow of Francis Gallagher was held yesterday afternoon at the First Christian church with Rev L Hulser officiating. Burial followed in Forestvale. She died last Tuesday at her home on 2 Spencer Street. Niece Miss Clara Spiers traveled from the East during the final illness. Funeral arrangements were directed by Herrmann and Company.
Mrs Charlotte Hazzard closes her lecture series at the First Presbyterian church this evening and earlier at 3 o clock she will speak on The Divine Adventure The speaker's topic last night was The Healing Consciousness and the audience was large and interested.
Eagle Aerie drill team hosts a Wolf Creek dance this Saturday to raise funds for travel to the state convention in Red Lodge on July 1 2 3. Helena's representation at state meetings is noted as strong, with the current lineup and officers expected to surpass previous years. The team lists captain E D Martin and a full roster, inviting all to attend for a night of dancing and supper at midnight.
Frances Lowry-Adams formerly of Helena, aged 82, was found dead in her bed at the New Washington hotel in Seattle yesterday morning. Death attributed to natural causes. Her first husband was Judson Lowery, second husband J. W. Adams. Resident of Helena for years, she had lived in Seattle since. Her nephew Dick Budd cannot attend the funeral.
Under the American Legion auxiliary a card party is set for tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the YMCA building. Proceeds fund a playground at the fort hospital for World War II era veterans' disabled children. 33 families and 73 children are involved. The auxiliary supports the nationwide veterans dependents program with a $5 line. Committee members include Mrs. W L Jorts, Mrs. Ward Crosby, and Mrs. James Kriegh. Refreshments will be served. admission is 30 cents.
An arts and crafts show from the Women’s Club department opens this afternoon 2 to 5 at the YWCA. Public welcome. exhibits include lamp shades, silk and crocheted rugs, wax figures, and needlework. Refreshments served from an ice bowl by Miss Marguerite Greenfield. Officers listed include Mesdames Harry R. Cunningham, M. Higgins, and L. S. Rope.
Barbara Jean Schuyler aged five died from convulsions yesterday afternoon at the Deaconess school in the Helena valley. Her parents reside in Billings and were notified last night. The death is under investigation by county coroner Dr. H. W. Kyde. An autopsy is planned for Herrmann and Company’s mortuary this morning.
The auxiliary to Josephine Hepner Chapter Order Eastern Star hosts a card party Monday night at the Shrine temple ballroom to benefit the Crittenden home. Over 100 tables planned, refreshments served, favors for high scorers, and door charge. Shrine donates the ball room to cut expenses and boost the benefit fund. Play begins at 8:30 p.m.
The third lecture in a series by C P Brewer on psychology salesmanship and personal efficiency will be delivered this evening in the high school assembly hall under University of Montana auspices.
The Great Northern railway announces a special rate of fare and a halt for nurses attending the state examinations and the state convention of the nurses association in Helena on June 16. Selling dates are May 28 to Livingston, June 3, return June 10. Various Helena visitors and residents are noted, including Senator T. J. Walsh returning from a Montana trip and others from Butte, Great Falls, and Missoula.
A Helena business man found the Great Falls land office unhelpful, as officials refused direct information on land records, directing him to local associates for data and a possible fee. The writer suggests the office’s boast of being “on top of the world” may lead to a hard fall.
Eddy Gallivan announces his big feed for Helena newsboys set for Saturday May 30 at the Eddy cafe. He says the event will provide the newsies time to prepare by laying in ample candy and ice cream ahead of the meal featuring the finest eats, a traditional gathering for local reporters and youths.
San Francisco May 2 The case of Twain Michelson and three Chinese acquitted of conspiring to bribe an immigration inspector is cited by Grove L Fink assistant United States district attorney as proof Secretary Wilbur interfered Fink said Wilbur sent a letter to Attorney General Stone before the verdict asserting the evidence was insufficient and acted without knowing the facts The defendants Michelson Daniel Leong Ong Foon and Chang Ping faced charges over the bribery attempt and admission that a separate indictment remains against them.
Mrs Esther Preston wife of Valentine Preston of Spokane Washington died early yesterday from peritonitis following acute appendicitis surgery. Funeral will be Saturday at 2 pm at the family home 1116 South Walnut Spokane burial in Spokane. Survived by husband three daughters Maxine Betty Jane and Beryl and her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Naegele of Helena and a brother Gene Naegele. Mr Preston operates an automobile business in Spokane.
The president of the graduating class at the Great Falls Deaconess hospital was Miss Margaret I. Gordon, a Ta termountain Union College graduate from Helena. Her sister Mary trains as a nurse there, and their mother and sister Trene attended the commencement in Great Falls. Bishop T W Lester Smith of Helena gave the principal address.
The Spokane Cider company and the estate of Joseph Schmidt faced a jury verdict sealed for delivery to Judge W. H. Poorman in district court. another case, J. E. Keys versus Joseph Zimmerman for $125, remained undecided as night fell. Deputy County Attorney A. P. Heywood supervised the close amid Judge A. J. Horsky’s call to the state supreme bench.
Mrs Minta Durfee Arbuckle filed suit in New York Supreme Court seeking 2500 damages from Jerome Baum private detective. She says Baum failed to arrange a lawful Rhode Island divorce without publicity as agreed. The case reflects a disputed, private divorce arrangement. Kathleen O Leary of Great Falls Montana was named queen of the university of Washington water carnival junior class entry.
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