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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

Page

3

Rosebud Bank Security Bond Payment Made

Forsyth May 25 A sum of 0.0 was paid May 18 to Rosebud county by the Fidelity Deposit company of Maryland in liquidation of the liabilities of the company for over deposits in the First National Bank and the Bank of Commerce of Forsyth. Both banks had bonds securing county deposits up to 100000. After deposits were paid the county treasurer purchased cashier’s checks totaling 33000 held at insolvency. Suits by I. S. Crawford of Forsyth and George W. Farr against the banks and the First National Bank of Ingomar. County Attorney Haynes advised no ground for Ingomar suit. Over deposit totals approx 14000 in Bank of Commerce and 18000 in First National Bank. Settlement offer of 33000 rejected. lump sum 7000 paid, final settlement 40000.

I. $. Crawford Forsyth George W. Farr First National Bank of Ingomar F. F. Haynes Bank of Commérce First National Bank Haynes Helena

Ringling Woman's Club Marks First Anniversary With Luncheon

The Ringling Woman's Club held its annual lunch at the Harder hotel on May 23 with 25 seated. Guests included Mrs. Henderson Coates, Mrs. T. H. Peacock, Mrs. Shephard of Lombard, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Dexter, and Miss Sylvester. The Montana product themed event celebrated a year of community service. Activities noted: rest room project with businessmen, school prizes, garden protection, and a town flower plan of hollyhocks and poppies. The luncheon followed with Mrs. Adams presiding and Mrs. Higgins as toastmistress, then a final program at the schoolhouse. Future plans include organizing more clubs before Federated Clubs meets at Harlowton in fall.

Martinsdale Ringling Woman's Club Harder Hotel Henderson Coates T. H. Peacock Shephard Lombard Hayes Dexter Sylvester Adams Montana Ringling

Young Montana Medic Goes to Porto Rico

Joe D. H. Cook of White Sulphur Springs has been named associate professor of chemistry at Columbia University. He will head the new department of chemistry for the Tropical Medicine school in San Juan Porto Rico, as Columbia partners with the Puerto Rican government. Cook will depart for New York with Mrs. Cook before sailing to the West Indies. he has taught at Montana Agricultural College Bozeman for the past year.

Hite Sulphur Springs Joe D. H. Cook CW. Cook White Sulphur Springs Columbia University

Dam at Billings power plant collapses in flood

The old dam south of Billings broke in the flood as a 100 to 13 feet section washed out between midnight and Saturday. City officials prepared by building a low pressure pumping system to maintain water supply, while Madison river Great Falls and Mystic Lake plants will feed electric power to the city, reducing reliance on the local emergency dam.

BiLlings Montana Power Company City Water Department Madison River Great Falls Mystic Lake

Taxpayers Endorse Special Courses at Conrad High School

In Conrad on May 25 the commercial and domestic science departments were voted to be continued next year despite cost concerns. The final returns were 66 in favor and 22 against, with taxes raised to cover the expense. Miss Gladys Fee and Miss Ruth Davidson signed on for the coming year.

Gladys Fee Ruth Davidson

Fisherman Discovers Skeleton Near Groveland Bridge

A Twodot fisherman found a long-dead human skeleton in an abandoned ditch north of the Groveland bridge along Cottonwood. Coroner Ed wards and Charles Tyman collected the remains and transported them to White Sulphur Springs.

Martinsdale Groveland Bridge Cottonwood Charles Tyman Edwards White Sulphur Springs

Knotted Rope Causes Eye Injury In Harloxton Area

Lewistown May 25 Mr Hays from the Harlowton vicinity was brought to town for surgery after a knot end of a rope on machinery broke loose and struck his right eye. The eye could not be saved and an operation was performed to remove it.

Lewistown Hays Harlowton

Great Falls defaulter draws a pen term

Grant R. Brown Jr a cashier at Hotel Rainbow in Great Falls was sentenced by District Judge Stephen J. Cowley to one to two years in the state penitentiary for defalcation of about 2500 over several months. Brown appeared voluntarily pled guilty and showed no motive for the crime. He is married and has a United States address.

Great Falls Grant R. Brown, Jr Rainbow Stephen J. Cowley State Penitentiary Brown United States

Woodticks Carry Tularemia Says Bozeman Health

Bozeman health officials report some local woodticks transmit tularemia to humans via bites. The illness starts with headache and fever about four to five days after bite, then lasts two to three weeks with glandular swelling. Prevent by avoiding tick areas and thorough body checks.

Bozeman Nay Department of Health Man Northwest Tulare County California Furst

Baby Carriage Left on Porch Over Night

Miles City May 25 A porch kept baby carriage was forgotten overnight causing Elmer and Mrs Weaver to discover six infants tucked inside the blanket. Neighbor alerted authorities who investigated and reported the incident.

Miles City Elmer Weaver South Prairie Avenue

Youth Hit on Head by the Helena Airplane Propeller

George Motari, 9, of 805 Third Avenue Southwest, was slightly injured when he wandered near a Helena plane’s propeller. A blade cut his head and broke three bones in one hand. He was taken to Deaconess hospital. Pilot Black of Helena flew the aircraft to Great Falls from Lewistown, accompanied by William G. Ferguson, secretary of the Helena Commercial Club. The plane returned to Helena later that afternoon.

Great Falls George Motari Leonard J.motari Third Avenue Southwest Helena Deaconess Pilot Black Lewistown William G.J Ferguson Helena Commercial Club Heletta

Woman Held for Death of Child Gets 1 000 Bond

Lewistown May 25 Mrs Elsie Stewart who had been in the county jail for a week on a charge of causing the death of her 4 year old stepdaughter Dorothy Stewart on May 5 was released after furnishing bond of 10 000 Friday night. Stewart a Coffeecreek resident from girlhood until marriage is about 20 and was well regarded by her parents and the district. Prominent citizens furnished the bond.

Lewistown Elsie‘ Stewart Dorothy Stewart

Hold Press Meeting Sets Livingston Convention Date

A conference between Horace M. Albright Yellowstone superintendent and L. M. Flint Montana Press association executive decided the annual convention in Livingston will be held in the latter part of June. The exact time awaits a word from O. S. Warden Great Falls Tribune manager and association president, with a decision hoped in the next two to three days. Gypsy Rover plays next Tuesday at Marlow theater a musical comedy by high school girls glee club.

Livingston Horace M. Albright Yellowstone Park L. M. Flint Montana Press Association O. S. Warden Great Falls Tribune Association Marlow Theater Glee Club

Hardin oil truck crash leaves Wolcott with severe injuries

Gordon Wolcott 22 of Hardin sustained a broken neck vertebra and base skull fracture when a Continental Oil truck overturned two miles east of Hardin on the Custer Battlefield Highway. He was delivering oil to Crow Agency, was thrown clear, and remains in serious condition but conscious at Hardin hospital. Wolcott, driving for his brother C A Wolcott, was alone in the truck which reportedly reached high speed before it veered into a ditch. He was found by two passing tourists and transported to hospital. his sister Mrs Fletcher and mother were in Hardin.

Billings Gordon Wolcott Continental Oil Company Hardin Wolcott C. A. Wolcott Crow Agency Custer Battlefield Hiway Walcott Mrs. Fletcher

Meagher County News Highlights Local Visits and Events

Senator Walsh and Lewis Penwell visited Martinsdale on Saturday. Hermann Harder and family from Ringling toured Grass Range and Lewistown to see Harder's daughters Mrs. Harry Mertens and Mrs. A. A. Gibbs. Dan McKay of the Meagher Republican ill with flu. A joint auction of household goods planned at the Brigham place on May 27. Many residents travel between White Sulphur Springs Spokane and California. A Highlander hall dance set for May 30 with tickets 1 and supper 25c. Bears shot by Roy Shendle Gus Herbrich and Burton Barnam at Deep Creek. Decoration Day services at White Sulphur Springs Catholic church May 30. Major Fowlie’s son taken to Butte for hospital care. Fred Mayn critically ill in Helena hospital but kept working. Bert Mendenhall and Mrs. Great Falls guests of Ringling folks. Judith Gap school superintendent Wilson to relocate. Eunice Moffatt to Missoula for departmental work. A farewell party hosted by Mrs. Hermann Warder.

Martinsdale Senator Walsh Lewis Penwell Helena Hermann Harder Albert Harder Ringling Grass Range Lewistown Huxley Livingston C. V. Huxley White Sulphur White Sulphur Springs Io Aelock Major George Fowlie Tong Butte Fred Mayn Mayn Bert Mendenhall Great Falls George Smith BO. Wilson Judith Gap Wilson J. H. Muesey J. B. Seeley Bozeman Loraine Minnesey Eunice Moffatt Ringling High School Missoula Hermann Warder

Gloria and Dick Gregory and the party at home

Gloria invites Miss Briggs to dinner while doubting her loyalty as Dick Gregory hides illness. Miss Briggs’s quiet love for Dick becomes a catalyst as Gloria suspects jealousy. Gloria confronts Wayburn after a drunken visit, then returns to a sick Dick, with Ranghild noting Miss Briggs’s role.

Gloria Gordon Dick Gregory Maggie Gloria Stanley Wayburn Lola Hough Bill Ranghild Swanson Wayburn Mother Gregory May Seymour John Seymour Jim Carewe May Home Women’s Club Carewe Jim Miss Briggs

King Paddy Ryan to Ride at Miles City Roundup

Paddy Ryan, king of the cowboys, signed to appear in Miles City Roundup contests on July 2 3 and 4. He favors this district where he learned to weather bronc storms and earned international reputation. Ryan met with association directors in Miles City and promised to show here after recent travels with Askins who won saddle bucking titles in Fort Worth and Omaha.

Miles City Paddy Ryan King of the Cowboys Ryan Association Bob Askins Fort Worth Tex Omaha Neb

Uncommon robbery south of Dillon nets arrest

Rex Rice allegedly stole 230 traveler's checks and 25 dollars from Henry Panck while they slept in a car. Panck alerted the sheriff after Rice boarded a northbound train in Dillon. Rice was arrested in Butte and to be returned for robbery charges. The second item notes San Francisco requires seventh and eighth graders to attend two symphony concerts annually as per a board of education resolution.

Dillon Rex Rice Henry Panck Toun Rice Panck Billings Stepts Rice Butte FP L. Kellum San Francisco Board For Education

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