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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
5
Fifteen fast stake horses will race to the barrier tonight at 6 30 in Helena's Y gym for a $15,000 Derby purse to benefit youth programs. A gala dinner, music by the Montana Ramblers, and speeches by local leaders mark the event as part of a drive to support the Y M C A and its services for boys and girls.
FE and A A Knowles, ranchers of Canyon Creek district, tracked and killed a large sheep-killing grizzly after a two and a half hour chase. The bear, shot with a 30-30 and a 250 Ross rifle, collapsed after a close range explosive bullet. Estimates say at least 50 sheep fell to the beast this summer, with other losses reported by local flock masters. The brothers are noted for eliminating predatory animals in the region.
Joan Worthington known as the Wolf of Ta Salle Street, after evading federal prison for two years, returns to Chicago in frail health to sign a will and seek a brief stay before imprisonment. He once controlled large sums, faced charges across states, and ended up near death in Los Angeles before fleeing to Mexico last June.
Capetown October 8. The Greek steamer Margarita, sailing from East London Cane Colony with maize, is believed to have sunk with all hands after heavy weather offshore this morning.
Billig Oct Rit details expansion of hunter forces to combat stock losses. Inspector Bateman of the Manana division says 30 to 33 men will join the effort with state fish and game officials and stockmen. Cooperative hunters are being organized statewide to counter bears killing sheep amid a scarce berry crop, as Bateman tours fairs with the biological wolf exhibit.
Berkeley students surveyed by a campus publication oppose Bible teaching in public schools and reject fundamentalist evolution theory. Among the standout findings, a portion attend church, few struggle with prohibition laws, and about a quarter condemn fundamentalist views on evolution.
An old advertisement promotes Calotabs as a system purifier claiming purification of the entire system restores health. It touts a Trinity package with directions priced at 6 cents and suggests taking Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks through drug stores.
President Coolidge will address the opening session of the International Convention of the Y M C A in Washington on October 24. The piece notes past presidential support for the association from Grant to Harding, cites Lincoln’s Civil War era donation, and recalls Coolidge’s earlier praise of the Y M C A in Albany during his vice presidency.
Miss Frances Vollmer returns home after a five week eastern trip visiting nations and cities. Miss Marie Vetiver and Wrest Lishetly Vellner plan a vacation to Omaha route to visit brothers in Iowa. Mrs J T Dewey heads to Cincinnati for homeward visit to Minnesota. Tomy Dudectin arrives from California and Mexico to spend short time with family. Mr and Mrs John G Mere arrive from Watt Creek, with Judge and Mrs F F M Wyle. Salenk mourns death of mother Mrs Louise Schenk held in Helena. Miss Julia Marask retires to East Helena after visit with mother. Mrs Mary Welters stayed for daughter Treerrem then travels south. Frank Dohinie and parents welcome a newborn son at St Peters hospital. Mr and Mrs Mauooe Hoenig to Red Lodge for relocation. Audrey Harris returns to East Helena from Minneapolis after vacation. Fred L. Housan proud of school championship banners at State fair. Albert Haas of Winston visits East Helena. Arthur Diehl and Bert McArthur visit on business. Marie McArthur in Missoula visiting friends.
Dearborn notes show residents visiting relatives on the South Fork Wolf Creek Helena and surrounding areas. People travel for family visits, school breaks end, and local business, with shipments of hogs to Great Falls and families in transition.
W. O. Marrs of Denver files suit arguing legal ownership of land claimed as the burial site of Colonel William F Cody. He contends the seller lacked authority and the land sits near government property, asserting the measured section is 600 feet short.
Members of the Ham Bone Club at Tondo plan a secluded village in Branca's southern region to house artists and writers. They aim for a peaceful retreat to pursue their avocations away from noise and crowds.
In Great Falls Montana cool snows and unsettled winds Tuesday and Wednesday spurred ducks to migrate. Hunters took advantage, reporting widespread success on local streams and basins. The season opened with mixed results but many guns found waterfowl within range, with luck improving as the weather changed.
Fort Benton area recounts a coyote pursuit where Jabot Taught, a county agent, aided in the chase across fields near Tand and An. After a seven to eight mile chase, the animal was finally subdued with a drug and then run over by a Ford.
Tokyo reports a rare medical case where Miss Sonoko Torii aged 18 saw her tongue shorten from three inches to one inch. Surgeons used cauterization to restore one inch of the organ, producing a tongue that now measures about two inches.
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