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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
7
A garbled city news page outlines a Wednesday weather warning for the northeast portion with Thursday partly cloudy and possible rain. It lists names, addresses, and local services including battery stations, beauty parlors, cleaners, funeral notices, club meetings, and a Miriam chapter funeral tribute for Mahala McKinney.
The Montana Supreme Court holds that personal property of landowners in an irrigation district cannot be seized to pay interest on district bonds. Written by Justice Albert F. Stark, the decision reverses Cascade County and Spokane and Eastern Trust in a case over Chestnut Valley Irrigation district taxes. The ruling clarifies that liens apply only to land within the district, not to personal property.
The funeral of Mrs Mahala McKinney wife of Aleck McKinney will be held tomorrow at 2 PM in the First Baptist church with pastor Rev James F McNamee officiating. The burial service in Forestvale will be by Miriam chapter of the Eastern Star. Mrs McKinney died Monday afternoon at her daughter Hertha Wilsons home at 4 North Benton avenue.
Three boys were committed yesterday after hearings in the juvenile court to schools of correction. The oldest will be sent to the state reform school at Miles City, another to a religious house at Missoula, and the third to an institution under religious auspices here. They were charged with burglaries of the Helena Fruit Company warehouse, the creamery plant, and a laundry. Prohibition Officer Jake Fisher completed the cases.
Studebaker officials argue that a car priced with a single profit layer reflects true value, showing how parts from multiple makers raise costs. The analysis compares with Ford’s integrated plant approach and notes Studebaker’s asset strength and market impact amid 1925 industry gains. T. C. Power Motor Car Company distributes Studebaker cars locally.
The Thistlewaite Shor company announces securing the exclusive agency for the Paris Imperial footwear from Strassburger-Stiles of New York. The Paris inspired line debuts at the Helena store with Strassburger's abroad ideas reflected in the models. The firm also lists Laird-Schober and Rel Cross shows for women's wear among Helena's popular brands.
T E Ransdell, once an army sergeant on Montana recruiting duty, finishes a federal impersonation case in a Yellowstone County jail and is returned to Billings to answer charges of passing worthless checks dating from his time as a recruiting officer. Undersheriff Rodney Stone awaited the transfer.
Secretary Addison K. Lask of the Montana Automobile Association will address the Rotary luncheon today at the Placer. The talk will cover the association’s plans and purposes, with a large attendance of Rotary members expected.
Trial of Lewis and Clark Pair commission members for alleged betting law violations at the Montana State fair starts today before Judge A. J. Horsky. The attorney general prosecutes, with Judge Carl Raseh and attorneys Lester Loble and W. T. Pigott representing the fair commission.
A large delegation of notables will attend the opening of the Utah Idaho Sugar company factory at Chinook. Governor J Eb Erickson and Charles Greenfield agricultural agent for the Great Northern Railway are among Helena guests, with President Grant of the Mormon church and Ralph Budd of the Great Northern Railway also slated to attend.
Judge and Mrs W I Doorman announce the marriage of their daughter Mary to Harold J Rumbaugh of Everett Washington. The wedding occurred last Thursday at the Doorman home in Casper. Walter Dudley, 20, died in a fire that destroyed a stall building on West Second Street.
A demonstration at the state capitol today showcases Mountain States Telephone and Telegraphs new cross border link from Alberta to Montana and Colorado. Officials from Montana Arizona and Canada will connect by long distance talk from New York to San Francisco as $100000 in funds support the project with repeater stations and extended copper lines along the border amid celebrations with officials and British representatives.
Plans for a free ice rink for children under auspices of the Kiwanis, American Legion, Boy Scouts, and co operation of the city, were discussed by committees last night. A joint committee of Vivian Warren, George Nagle and George Boulware was announced. The Kiwanis and legion committees and scout representatives met, with plans for an ice rink to be placed on sale square and schedules to follow.
The Montana Supreme Court ruled that an execution may proceed against a person who fights a legal action in state courts. The case State of Montana ex rel Christine Coffey v District Court of Fergus County centered on $94 in costs from two Fergus County actions. Justice W J Jooloway authored the opinion.
Articles filed with Secretary of State T Stewart for The Corporation, a Montana entity to provide personal service to corporations, act as registrar of stocks and bonds, and advise on corporate organization. E G Toomey of Helena named general counsel. incorporators include Hamilton Montgomery of Perth Amboy NJ. Offices to be in Helena with ties to Washington and New York. affiliated with Delaware and New Jersey services. Will obtain charters for businesses seeking incorporation nationwide.
Walter Pope, Missoula attorney and former legislative member, appeared before the state supreme court regarding a litigation appeal from Missoula. The BitterRant section notes excellent crop conditions and good prices for agricultural and horticultural crops, and prosperity in the sheep industry, with farmers in the western end reporting rising activity and optimism.
Plans for a new year in debate and oratory at Intermountain College, under Prof. Alsin Taylor. A class of 23 to 30 students will receive credits for fall and winter quarters. All members can earn credit whether or not they participate in intercollegiate debate. Previously only debate team members earned credit. One team will attend the national convention of Kappa Delta at Astes Park, Colorado, with a debate between Ravenan College, Billings Institute, and Intermountain planned.
Governor Mieksan named Mayor Hf. J. Mitchell of Great Falls J W Walker chairman of the state board of tax commissioners and Joh Ldgerson secretary of the taxpayers association to represent the state at the annual meeting of the national tax association in New Orleans November 9 to 11. Reports from across the United States will be present as a representative from most tax groups attends. The association holds a yearly fall meeting to discuss tax forms and problems.
A jumble of names reports Mrs Ninna teft in Det part and others in Helena and Great Falls. Mentions Glenda He, George Binion, and Judge James Foy Condee in various cities. Also notes Adware polan in Missoula, Horace B Davis in Helena, and Governor traveling to Chinaale for a plant opening.
Virginia Bugian of M Colunthia University and president of the Milwaukee Unity center will give lectures in Helena on October 23 and 24. Miss Tague, a renowned newspaper writer, will also speak. Pargin lectures cover Omnipresence There Is No Death and Prosperity Talk for Business People.
The fragment notes a court action filed by Mrs and Mr against Norge. Details mention an alleged incident and a custody or minor child matter. The Glasgow date is listed as January 27 AUT Vesne and appears in attorney records.
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