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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
7
Partly overcast Thursday and Friday with probable showers by Thursday night and cooler Friday. Local business ads and notices list services from Skelton’s ice cream to tires, cleaning, storage, and auto parts. Funeral arrangements for Michael O’Rourke pending, divorce decree issued in Marty vs Gray with child custody to mother and $25 monthly support.
The Montana Public Service Commission sets June 9 1925 at 10 a m in the Capitol to rehear the Helena Light and Railway Company fare increase from 6 1 4 to 1 4 cents. Citizens firms or corporations may testify on service traffic and depot access to downtown hotels and South Main street. The hearing follows the commission order granting a rehearing and considers all issues of the proposed rate hike and service changes.
Brigadier General and Mrs. G T Jordan of San Francisco started a series of revival meetings at the Salvation Army hall last evening. The first meeting drew large attendance with several converts reported and the sessions run through next Monday night. General Jordan is a seasoned Salvation Army officer with 46 years of service across St Helena, South Africa, England, and the United States.
Pupils from the College Department of Music and Expression at Intermountain New College present their annual recital this evening at 8 in Helena Hall. The program was announced in The Independent yesterday and the public is invited to attend.
Local ads promote two piece summer suits ready to wear priced from 18 dollars with separate collars from 2 to 12 dollars at Emery Shirts. Lewis Underwear ranges 1.25 to 12 dollars per suit and greys flannel trousers in powder blue and biscuit shades.
Blaine County Attorney R. V. Bottomley asked the Montana Supreme Court for a writ of supervisory control to halt Judge Charles A. Rose from suspending two jail sentences in a liquor case involving Sigfred Rasmussen. Rasmussen had been sentenced to 404 days in jail and a $200 fine for unlawful liquor possession. The high court had dismissed an appeal, but Rose ordered Rasmussen paroled to his attorney’s custody, a move Bottomley seeks to overturn as unauthorized. The writ returnable date is June 6.
James Jobb known as Jim Jobb served three terms as Meagher county sheriff during the 1890s and a sheriff at Virginia City in 1895. A millman by trade he ran the Bedford mill and remained active in politics as a Democrat allied with W. A. Clark forces. Later he worked as a Federal Reserve watchman until a stroke ended his career.
W T Giese of Townsend has been appointed chief of Montana’s grain grading and marketing division by Commissioner A H Bowman. The change takes effect June 15, replacing John M Davis who will retire after four plus years as chief. Giese has 12 years in Montana grain work including Wilsall and Townsend elevator management.
Funeral services for James Jobb will be conducted today at 3 o'clock in the Masonic temple on Broadway with lodge rites at 2:30. Rev. James F. McNamee will deliver the sermon. Arrangements by Herrmann and Company. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Survived by three children and two daughters in Helena and Livingston, plus a brother in Saskatoon, Canada. Tom Callahan of Seattle, now a property owner in Great Falls, left yesterday for Great Falls.
Miss Macy Bukewatz and Joe Himl, both of East Helena, were married yesterday at 8:30 in the Catholic church with Rev. Charles A Scellon officiating. Attendants included the bride’s sister Mrs Reed and Nora Cronin. a wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home. The couple plan to reside in East Helena.
Catherine Hunt Florence Dell and Genevieve Yaple graduates from St Peter's hospital school for nurses received diplomas and honors at St Peter's Episcopal church last evening. Bishop William F. Faber delivered the address. Diplomas were presented by Judge E C Day and hospital loins by Rev Laird W Siel. An informal guild room reception followed and the commencement dinner was served at 6 o'clock.
The Helena chapter of the 40 and 8 met in a regualr evening dinner in the Eddy Rose room. A large attendance was noted. The group plans to cooperate in the Legion's endowment fund campaign.
Lottie M. Rumsey sues T. H. Spratt for damages after being struck by his car. Spratt's answer argues Rumsey jay walked at Clark Street crossing, contributed to the accident, and that he drove with due care. Stewart and Brown represent Spratt.
Tex Howards Columbia Gardens Gregson Springs orchestra from Butte entertained disabled World War I veterans yesterday at the fort hospital. The program drew appreciative crowds and patrons expect a return engagement soon. In other news Helena Judge No. 3 holds a special session at 2:30 pm Thursday to conduct the funeral of Brother James Jobb at the Masonic temple on Broadway.
District No. 9 Rebekah lodges convene this afternoon at 1 in the T O O F temple. Dinner at 6 in the temple dining room. Vera lodge of Helena will exemplify degree work at 8 by initiating a class of new members.
Helena readers learn Mrs W B McClatchey opened the Hand Craft shop at Sands. She has studied clay work and introduced a new quick drying clay enabling arm projects in two lessons. The display features plaques screens chests and candlesticks with prints from France Switzerland and England.
The suit of Elden Dye against the Snow Carbonate Mining Company is on trial before a jury in Judge W. H. Poorman's district court department. Dye alleges wages are due. Jr. Miller Smith & Sons represent Dye, H. Hepner represents the defendant.
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