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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1925

Page

7

Unsettled Montana Weather and Local Classified Notes

Weather outlook for Montana shows unsettled conditions with possible showers by Wednesday night and little temperature change. Local items include storefront ads, services, a candy party at St Marys hall, moving and packing services, and a Moose Lodge party at Eagles hall. A study class in practical religion at the First Baptist church is postponed to Thursday evening.

Montana St. Mary's Hall First Baptist Church James F. McNamee Warm Springs Funa

Revision of freight rates on grain moving east

Interstate Commerce Commission examiners recommended extending and standardizing freight rates on grain from Rocky Mountain territory to the Mississippi River and east. They found Colorado producers held a rate advantage over Idaho Oregon and Utah interests and advised maintaining Colorado rates while adding 10 to 20 cents per hundred pounds for other states. Rates on grains other than wheat should be 90 percent of the wheat rate and flour rates 110 percent of the wheat rate.

Associated Press Washington Extansivn Rocky Mountain Territory Mississippi River Interstate Commerce Commission Utah Oregon Idaho Washington State Colorado

Terris Defeats Paluso in New York Lightweight Bout

Sid Terris of New York won by a judge's decision over Lew Paluso of Salt Lake City in the main 10 round fight at Queensboro Stadium. Terris weighed 123 1 3 pounds to Paluso's 123 1 3, with Washington reporting. Wallace McCamant of Portland was named circuit judge in the ninth judicial circuit.

al & D Boston Apias Calgary Chicago Edmonton Havre Kalispell Miles City Terris Paluso New York Sid Terris Lew Paluso Salt Lake City Queensboro Stadium Washington Wallace McCamant Portland Ore Ninth Judicial Circuit

State Lands Rental Policy Clarified by Brandford

Register I M Brandford explains state lands leasing rules clarifying that Senate and House resolutions are non laws. State land board sets minimums at 40 per section for grazing and 30 cents per acre for agricultural leases with typical rates around 75 per section. Lessees pay no taxes on state lands.

I. M. Brandford Register of State State Land Board Register of Lands Brandford Senate House State Board of Land Commissioners Register of State Lands State Land Agent

St Charles Pre Medics Host Annual Dance

The third annual ball by Mount St. Charles Pre Medical class will be held in the Winter Garden on Thursday evening. Class officers are Joseph Bolkovatz president William Troy vice president John Mitchel secretary and William Hamilton treasurer. The dance committee includes John Mitchell Danilo McLaughlin and Richard Brogan with patronesses listed as Mrs Guilot Schmitz Bull Sitters Seiler Gillan Commers and LaLonde.

Mount St. Charles Winter Garden Joseph Bolkovatz Willam Troy John Mitchel William Hamilton John Mitchell Danilo McLaughlin Richard Brogan 2B. Guillot A. J. Schmitz FS. Bull M. Sitters C. J. Seiler J. P. Gillan J Commers

Cre-Cot Cottage Cheese Introduced to Helena Households

Hazelwood of Spokane introduces Cre-Cot creamed cottage cheese to Helena housewives. The product blends sweet cream with milk, avoids sour notes, and requires seven pints milk per pound. Hazelwood backs a large Montana-Washington dairy operation with a lab and rapid sales growth via regional stores and Linder Walker as distributor.

Hazlewood Company Spokane Wash Helena J. B. Chaney Hazelwood Company Washington Mr. Chaney Montana Northwest Linder Walker Henningsen Company Butte

Tax burden on grazing lands vs private owners examined

The article notes that if state lands were owned, they would face similar taxes as private property. In 1924 the average tax on tax able grazing land was 8 cents per acre, or 102.40 dollars per section, while all tax able lands averaged 16 cents per acre, or 102.40 dollars per section. Rentals on state grazing lands far exceed private tax payments.

James Jobb dies after long illness in Helena

James Jobb a longtime Helena resident died yesterday afternoon at 2 30 at his home 1401 Helena avenue after more than a year of ill health following a severe stroke. Surviving children are Mrs R A Belton Livingston Mrs E Schwartz Helena and William B Jobb Helena. wife predeceased him. He last worked as a watchman for the Helena Federal Reserve bank and previously served as county probation officer. Funeral arrangements were not complete last night with the body at Herrmann and Companys chapel.

James Jobb Helena Helena Avenue Jobb R. A. Belton Livingston E. §. Schwartz William B. Jobb Federal Reserve Bank Herrmann and Company

State Supreme Court to Rule on District Writ Issued

The Montana Supreme Court orders the Pondera County district court to show cause why a writ of supervisory control should not prevent Judge Greene from allowing the Stanton Bank and Trust Company claim against the Valier Mercantile assignee. Julius Wuerthner of Great Falls filed the application noting the Nov 18 1921 assignment and the Jan 31 1922 order for creditor notice and publication.

District Court of Pondera Couny State Supreme Court Greene Stanton Bank and Trust Company Valier Mercantile Company of Valier Julius Wuerthner Great Falls Wuerthner Walier Mercantile Company Northern Montana Association of Credit Men District Court Supreme Court

St Peter's Hospital Nurses to Graduate at Services

This year’s St Peter’s hospital school for nurses will award diplomas at 8 p.m. in St Peter’s Episcopal church with Bishop William F. Faber delivering the address and Miss Clara Mueller presenting the class. Judge E C Day will bestow diplomas, Rev Laird W Suell will give hospital pins, and closing prayers will follow a prelude of evening prayer. The graduates are Florence Dell Catherine Hunt and Genevieve Yaple. Dinner and informal reception follow. faculty entertainment was held tonight.

St. Peter’s Hospital School St. Peter's Episcopal Church Wiliam F. Faber Clara Mueller E. C. Day Board of Trustees Laird W. Suell Faber Florence Dell Catherine Hunt Genevieve Yaple

Spottswood Reappointed to Montana Medical Board

Governor John E. Erickson named Dr. E. W. Spottswood of Missoula to the state board of Medical examiners for a seven year term, succeeding himself after long service. Wisconsin voters in November 1926 will decide if Congress should modify the Volstead act to permit 2.75 percent alcoholic beer under regulation.

John E. Erickson E. W. Spottswood Missoula State Board of Medical Examiners Dr. Spottswood Madison Wis Wisconsin Congress

Student Recital at Intermountain Thursday Evening

The annual student recital by Intermountain College in the Department of Music features performances by Miss Afflerbaugsa Miss Whitford Miss Vera Brown Miss Wells Miss Westaby Miss Foster Auss Carsley and others. Highlights include works by Beethoven Rachmaninoff Grieg Bohm and Schubert with piano solos and a staged piece The Maker of Music directed by Mrs Gertrude Crane.

Intermountain’ College Ftolona Hall Dalesay Rachmanninay Potchinette Vera Brown Strap Munger Bohm Grieg Miss Treloar Mr Greeley Mugs Gertrude B. Crane Charatters Philome Schubhert Dlossom Miss Brockway Miss Huston Schubert Fey Minwata Cseseseee Paderewski Miss Trumbutt

Boston Shriners Visit Algeria Temple On Motor Tour

Aleppo temple Shriners from Boston travel to Los Angeles for the imperial council meeting and stay with Algeria temple and the Commercial club. Ninety autos arranged for the trip. The two special trams arrive from the Northern Pacific at 6 45 and 7 30 this morning before departing at 9 30 en route to the Broadwater Boulevard.

Aleppo Temple Boston Los Angeles Algeria Temple Commercial Club Broadwater Grand Canyon Boulevard Northern Pacific

Directed Verdict Granted in Dairy Damage Case

Judge W H Béorntan directed verdict for the defendant Lester H Sable representing Lindsar Helena Company in the Bompart dairy damages suit. The plaintiff claimed onions dumped by the defendant tainted milk unfit for use. Counsel for Mrs Bompart included J Miller Smith and eSons.

Lester H. Sable Lindsar-Helena Company Gertrude Bompart W. H. Béorntans

Miss McGovern Named Clerk in State Land Office

Brandford, register of state lands, announced Sue McGovern of Glasgow as a clerk in the land contract department. She is sister to Dan McGovern, former owner of the Glasgow Democrat, and will replace Margaret Williams starting June 1. Henry Phipps, 86, plans to spend 35 million to back a 13 story hotel project in First Avenue at Fifty-third Street.

IM. Brandford Register of State Lands Sue McGovern Glasgow State Land Office Miss McGovern Dan McGovern The Glasgow Democrat Margaret Williams New Yorks Henry Phipps Andrew Carnegie First Avenue Fifty Th Street

Rebekars of Tilo District 10 Meet Here This Thursday

Representatives of the Rebekah lodges in this district meet at the IOOF temple Thursday at 1 o clock. A evening session will feature Vera lodge of Helena exemplifying work by initiating a class of new members. Dinner at 6 o'clock in the temple dining hall.

Rebekah IO. 0. F Vera Lodge of Helena Temple Rebekah Oddfellowship

Weekend Fares Inaugurated By The Great Northern

Beginning May 30 the Great Northern railroad launches weekend fare specials with one third off between Helena and Butte and other routes from key hubs. Adult minimum fare one dollar, children under 12 thirty cents. Sale Saturdays in June with return Sundays. Sunday sales possible for one day round trips if feasible.

Great Northern Railroad L. B. Woods Helena Butte Great Falls Gilman and Pendray Havre Geyser Judith Gap Lewistown Hedges Billings Glasgow Shelby Glacier Park

Joel Pack Accepts Post With Everett Fair Group

Joel Pack, longtime custodian of the state fairgrounds, leaves the local post after six years to join the North Pacific Live Stock Show association in Everett Washington. He will travel via Yakima Washington and visit friends briefly before starting duties. Pack’s performance earned high regard from the board and exhibitors.

Joel Pack North Pacific Live Stock Show Association Everett Wash Yakima Pack

Personal arrivals and departures in Helena area

Local notices list Dr S J McGregor from Choteau and many visitors from Butte Great Falls Billings Townsend White Sulphur Springs and Havre. Arrivals include Mrs Garl Angell Clarence Bates and James Collins while others depart for Chicago Missouri and New York on business or illness.

Garl Angell Frank McDonald Great Fallte Heléna F Rossout Havre Wanie Helena Yf. T. Pat Kelly Taye Ingston Helena

Death of Michael O Rourke and Walsh banquet plans

The obituary notes Michael O Rourke aged 73 died at his East Helena home after a heart ailment. Surviving family includes his widow and four sons. A Walsh fundraiser banquet is set for Tuesday June 2 in Helena with Ray Nagle handling reservations at 1.50 per plate. The piece also mentions horse gas masks and trolley car noise testing.

Michael O'Rourke Helena Walsh Ray Nagle Thomas J. Walsh Montana Great Falls Butte Antiside Nagle

Carter's Little Liver Pills Earn Jersey Man's Praise

A Jersey City man Mr Frank Trumbull credits Carter's Little Liver Pills with improving his appetite and easing sour stomach after reading a similar testimonial. He says the pills relieve gas and biliary discomfort and will be used regularly. they are recommended and sold at all drug stores.

Carter Frank Trumbull Jersey City

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