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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
7
Montauny reports show a mix of city notices and community items. Names include Dr Watt, Marcelline, Mrs Ryan, Arthur Matson, Alice Gunstone, and W Bth, with local services such as dentist offices and hardware ads. Meetings and events listed include veterans gatherings, church services, and job openings in civil service.
Mrs. Sarah E. Morse state health chairman of the Woman's Club reports back after visiting Laurel and Harlowton district conferences. She also met with chairmen planning a forthcoming seal sale and says most counties have their plans for a united effort for improving health.
Mrs. Lilian Miracle reports a royal visit to Tulsa for the Petroleum princesses Miss Montana and Miss Berta. They received strong publicity, enjoyed hospitality from Tulsa organizations, toured oil wells, and returned home after ten days of social duties and interviews.
The state railroad commission announced a substantial cut to grain freight rates by the Northern Pacific Railway on the Gallatin valley route between Logan and Bozeman. A flat rate of 5 cents per hundred is set, about 20 percent lower, aiming to ease grain shipping in the district. The move covers all grain, with oats rates from McLons to Manhattan at 64 cents and wheat from Spain Station to Belgrade at 9 cents per hundred.
State deputies in the fish and game department presented Robert Hill with a new gold and silver star badge. David Bartles, cashier in the warden's office, led the ceremony with deputies from the field joining in. The badge features Montana’s gold seal at center, a silver ring, copper outer points.
Florence Sanden argues baby carriages are fading from daily life as new trends and cars replace them. She notes grandfathers turning to Ford dealers, the rise of compact strollers, and doctors’ cautious praise of perambulators while hinting a nostalgia for earlier family mobility.
A fragmented piece discusses mothers and babies amid changing times. It questions the impact of modern expense cuts and convenience on parenting, debating whether carrying a child or using mechanized transport better serves the infant and parent. The tone teases nostalgia and social change.
Mrs Mahala McKinney wife of Alecks McKinney died yesterday at the family home on Benton avenue. Funeral arrangements not yet complete tonight. The widow, 74, formerly of Kentucky, survived by her husband and three children. She had moved from Sand Port to De Leon a year ago and planned to send for her son in Olympia Washington. The death is deeply mourned by relatives and friends.
The state Supreme Court amended Section seven of its rules governing bar admission. The changes require applicants to demonstrate moral fitness and restraint, with the court clarifying that any admission must not be hindered by past conduct or misrepresentation. The prior language granting ease of access was retained only as a form, now superseded by stricter standards and procedural safeguards.
Aire Take Wish shows marked improvement in heart condition after recent treatment. Mr Wish, returning from a weekend visit, reports strong progress as friends of Aire and family note better health outcomes at Great Falls residence.
Mr and Mrs Claude G Wilser depart for Spexare Washington then New York City to sail for southern California via the Panama Canal and Pasadena where they winter. Claude Wilton a longtime Helena Country Club leader and greens chairman reflects on last season. He qualified for the Montana State Colt association tournament in the Champion flight and praised his play while planning a stronger effort this season.
An ad style critique notes East Side fall suits priced at 12 and 19.50 dollars offering poor value after wear. Cautions that October purchases lose maker recognition by Thanksgiving dinner. Emphasizes tailoring to order as the better choice and warns against low prices hiding flaws.
Advertisement notes customizable garments priced at 30 35 and 40 dollars. customers can choose from 2000 fabrics and 50 styles to ensure months of wear and happiness. emphasizes individual measurement and selection options.
Members of the Isiwants club gathered at the Ma ver hotel for a night program featuring Sol Ui and Wenner who described curios and humor. George Nagle led the event with Mr Tepuer explaining Helena’s emblem and the capital’s race while Addon K. Lask of the Montana Automobile Association spoke on road conditions and remedies. Scout master Boulware introduced John Cace who praised boy scouts and Attorney Victor Griggs of Tragie closed the evening.
Mrs A D Williams of 32 Jfill tied Rt, who was called to Bes jean last Wednesday night by the accidental death of her sister, Mrs S Harding, returned home Sunday evening. Mrs Harding was struck by an automobile on Negev main street Tuesday evening, dying a few minutes later at Deaconess hospital. Funeral service and burial were held in Deve wan Saturday afternoon.
City council notes a plan for funding new equipment, including a 10 patrol fairhot tank and a goallsar Cael wd tank. Discussion covers budgeting, personnel, and construction details. Chive Roberts and Mo Gable are named in related additions, with Blake on alition for a frame and ironclad garage.
The column lists residents and visitors, including P. Sitanas from Vicent Polis traveling to the area, Shine a visiting botanist from Nutley Falls, J. Sherting from Rutile, and others at the Dicer hotel. It notes meetings, attorney movements, university officials, and local business figures visiting Ashton, Misanton, and nearby towns with dates and places implied.
In a historic Derby event Mrs Carsley 16 led to a 518000 result with praise for team captains Jola Sutphen Mrs Ray Church and Matt Murphy. The crowd honored leaders, volunteers donated by Sam Parker and Earl Murphy received appreciation, and Montana community figures lauded the effort. The piece lists contributors and donors to the drive concluding with a grand total around 705.001.
Fragmented OCR text references a court proceeding with jurors and a judge, mentioning a trial date and questions about a bet or stake. The passage is garbled but indicates a scheduled hearing and a pending decision by a supreme coach-like figure.
A fragmented account shows Philip Gole of Helena contributing about 8200 dollars many years ago and urging action for Helena. The piece references parking fines and local funds, mentions family ties, and notes a long faded appeal linked to a regional hospital and municipal needs.
A university subcommittee of the Wisconsin alumni group reviews the gift row and related records. The committee, led by chair Finiee Qsear Tidlam, reports a base amount and draft testimony on alleged irregularities in the past governance actions.
Scotty Robertson district supervisor of the Bankers life insurance company died at his Missonda home last night after a brief illness. The well known figure reportedly sent a telegraph to Missoula about funeral plans, and his death followed a short period of illness with two days in Helena preceding the news.
London a tether brings her young son to a hospital claiming he swallowed three marbles. An X ray shows nothing. The boy later confesses the “marbles” were candy pieces. Also noted is the death of Bevin, Germanys foremost public school teacher, at age 10.
Bethel, owner of the South Main theater, formerly known as the Family and later the Sherry, seeks redeployment to Sulie theaineal Interests for a modern moon house reopening. Interior renovations include a new machine room moved back from the stage to improve projection. exterior and interior décor will be updated before reopening.
The department of music at Inter fountain college invites auditions for the glee club. About 30 students are continuing training with 20 to be chosen. Tutors and leaders organize parts and rehearsals with support from Prof. helser and Miss Tre joe, aiming to provide opportunities regardless of finances.
Billings and Helena attorneys moved to handle Angerson’s case after a hearing yesterday. The matter centered on Angerson’s detention and potential settlement terms, with $205 held as a possible settlement by the jail.
Jeane Laury filed suit in district court against Tobin executor of Felis Landry deceased seeking $1,000 for labor on the deceased ranch in 1934 and $444 for eight trips between Whitlock Liberty County and Helena at the executor’s instance. Plaintiff says the executor disallowed the claims. Landry died on March of this year. J Miller Smith and Sons are plaintiff's attorneys.
A number of veterans attended an invitation by Miss May Robson at Ure fort hospital Wagglyoh for her guests at “Helena's Nays” last night. The event drew several veterans who accepted the invitation and gathered for the evening.
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