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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
7
Mosaic of city items includes weather outlook for Saturday, tram and taxi services, repairs and cleaning offers, marbles and meetings notices, and a police case in Wyoming. Reads like a bustling town page with classifieds and public notices, featuring Dr. Wait and several local businesses. A political resignation in Wyoming closes the day’s regional items.
The Supreme Court affirms judgment in a case where David S. Rowley sought to block land seizures by the sheriff of Powell County and Tiedseye Mercantile. It holds Rowley admitted a deed made by his father without consideration, rendering the deed void and allowing the creditor company’s execution to stand.
Newark daily report states that on October 8 1944 Yison W Noel faces trial in Essex County for the killing of the chauffeur in the case involving 6 year old Mary Daly of Montclair and Raymond Merce two Black chauffeurs.
Helena lodge No. 3 holds special meeting at the Masonic temple on Broadway today at 1 48 p m to assist in the funeral rites of our late brother H M Parchen. Brethren will move from the lodge to the H M Parchen home at 205 South Rodney then to Forsarvale cemetery for the burial service. Signed Fred Robinson Acting W M.
E W Martindell traffic manager testified to the Montana Railroad Commission that lower joint rates on plaster and cement were needed before Three Forks Portland Cement could sell a Montana plant. Carriers opposed the request arguing lack of notice, premature filing, and no sale yet. The hearing on restoration of normal rates for sand, gravel, and crushed rock closed with petitions under advisement.
The Montana Supreme Court yesterday modified the district court judgment in Rochester v. estate of Willard Bennett. It affirms the main judgment but remands to conform to the higher court’s opinion. The ruling concerns a foreclosure action against the Bennett estate and Mrs Elizabeth Bennett and finds the receiver appointment erroneous for insufficient rent to cover the judgment and interest.
Drs. Thompson Kyde and Hawkins announce a new medical partnership for general practice and surgery. The firm will expand offices in the Union Tank building, add laboratory equipment, and operate from consolidated offices. Thompson departs for Mayo Clinic, Kyde to Johns Hopkins, Hawkins to Chicago for pediatric specialization.
A reception tonight in the Red Cross Building on the Fort Hospital grounds honors Rev William Pinry the newly installed welfare worker at the veterans hospital at Fort Worth and Mrs Pippy. The event runs from 7 30 to 9 30 PM with an informal program and refreshments.
A spate of hours long delays hit rail service after a derailment near Bernice south of Boulder on the Great Northern line. A wrecker and crew were en route to the first derailment when another engine derailed near the inter section of the Northary Pari think north of the city, with lines expected to clear for resumed schedules.
Notley Thompon, private secretary to TA Marlow, a Montana banking leader, lies seriously ill at St. Peters hospital after a sudden heart complication from a fall two days earlier. Doctors report his condition as grave though unchanged this morning.
Robert Graham, a two war veteran of the U.S. Navy from World War I, died yesterday morning at Fort Hospital. The wake is at Terrimann and Company's chapel, with funeral arrangements pending. He is survived by brother Mary J. Graham of Searsvale, Arthur Manor, XNI. He enlisted December 14, 1917, and was honorably discharged September 6, 1919.
Mrs Louise Schenk widow of Fred Schenk was laid to rest at the First Lutheran Church White Sulphur Springs after a funeral directed by Herrmann and Company. The court proceedings involve B J Thompson of White Sulphur Springs ordered to appear in U S district court on a contempt matter tied to an abatement violation in Grant Central. Assistant Attorney F A Silver initiated the contempt action following the alleged violation.
Otto J. Nagel and others from Butte to Helena on business. Mrs. I W Riley of Townsend guests at the Wacer. R. J. White, contractor of Great Falls, in the city. O Brien, business in Helena from Missoula, FOR. Whitney arriving from Missoula to the Capital. James D. Cleary of Wall Creek stopping at the Placer hotel. Judge C. Y Tod of Miles City arrived yesterday. Bonawits team business in Helena from Great Falls. Doggett of Townsend spending a few days in the city. Miss Father Roth returned home from Yellowstone Park. Mrs. Oscar Milot returned to Helena after months away visiting Portland and Seattle. Mrs. C. Ti. Cooper, wife of C. T. Conner, arrived yesterday from San Diego where she and Judge Cooper have been visiting. Cooper visiting at home of son and daughter in, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cooper.
Mrs Maggie Jenkins of Millegan wed Francis Ellis of White Sulphur Springs yesterday in Smith River Valley, officiated by Justice George Major. The couple are livestock pioneers in Meagher County. Ellis earlier joined a mining or fishing venture at Last Chance Gulch in the sixties. After cattle shipments this fall, they will tour for a wedding trip. Also Pittsburgh Jack Weivic won a 14 round decision over Sailor Friedman in a welterweight bout.
Miss Bethiece F Tobin of Los Angeles describes six months of troublesome facial skin eruptions. After trying various remedies she used Cuthura Soap and Ointment and within days noted improvement, with complete healing in three weeks. She promotes Cuticum products for daily use to achieve clear skin.
The funeral of Henry M. Varden, early Last Chance area resident and pioneer wholesale householder, will be held this afternoon at 25.40 in the family home at South Rodney and State streets. The Rev. James F. McNimee will officiate. Helena lodge No. 3 A I and A M will perform the commitment service in Forestvale. Active and honorary pallbearers include George W. Padbury Jr, Charles B. Power, I. W. Dutcher, Harry R. Cunningham, David Tt. Wallace, Fredwin Keester, T. N. Southworth, W. G. Barden, Judge W. T. Pinott, Major TR. J. Wallace, Moses Morris, T. A. Marlow, J McKenna, Julie F. O'Connor, FB.C. Nay, De. C. M. Tanstrum, Henry Sieben, Louis Feltman, Judge 2. Dee Word, T. C. Hammond, H. G. Pickett, A. P. Curtin and Jmti Starr. pioneers and their children expected to attend.
A heated session at the legion convention resolved disputes over a national defense reorganization plan replacing army or navy secretaries with a defense secretary. Attention then focused on national officers, led by Edward Spafford, John C. McQuigg, and Howard P. Savage. The convention also adopted strict badge rules and voted to include the American Legion Auxiliary in the newly formed women’s section.
The faculty of Intermountain College and their wives will host a reception in the Presbyterian church. Faculty members will be in the receiving line and welcome Helena residents to attend and meet the college staff.
Trustees of the Montana association meet today to set plans for extending leadership from four to thirteen directors and to align with the American Automobile Association. The group discusses organization, tourism handling, and services for members as officials note Montana’s prior lack of a strong auto club hampered tourist traffic and state progress.
A Rocky Mountains snowbound crossing on the Yellow Atane trail showed eastern observers how easily the continent could be traversed by automobile. The expedition noted it was not an endurance test but a showcase of feasible travel from Montana through the canyon region, using southern or northern touring routes.
Reports from Moscow describe long lines at wine shops and grocers as vodka legality expands despite famine era shortages. American relief workers note queues rival bread lines of 1920 21. In New York a record stock exchange seat sold for 124000 dollars to Arthur L Kerrigan, surpassing the prior high.
Walter LaBonte heads the student employment bureau at Tatere Mhountwan with four or five students still seeking steady work. The year’s increased demand has slowed placements. the bureau appeals for local employers to relieve congestion and supports feedback to improve service.
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