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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
7
Partly cloudy to overcast Wednesday and Sunday with local weather notes and temperature ranges. The page lists temperatures in several cities, upcoming church services, local business ads, and a funeral notice for a judge, with brief community items and service details.
Ashley's funeral took place Monday morning in Helena's Cathedral with relatives and friends attending. Arrangements handled by Herrmann and Company. Mrs. Astley denied aSin himney fire at the home of G. A. Vergy at 826 Dearborn Street. Reo valued at 200 to 400 dollars. Fire department responded, neighbors and Mrs. Stythers assisted with refreshments.
Thomas McCann, a longtime figure in the timber industry, died in Arizona after moving from Libby where he served as general manager of Libby Lumber Company. He joined the firm in Libby in 1915, later transferring to Rend, Oregon, to oversee a large sawmill complex built by the Shevling company.
School assembly speakers urge pupils to enjoy Halloween without damaging property. County Attorney Elvin and Scout Executive Padbury address Central and High schools, stressing respect for others’ property. Additional talks planned for Hawthorne and St Helena assemblies today.
Philipsburg will host Montana Federation of Women's Clubs district convention No 2 on Thursday and Friday. Mrs I My Keith of Missoula will preside. Speakers include Mrs Dully Dean Burgess of Selina on the International Council of Women and others on citizenship, world peace, and Montana projections. Musical selections and reports will follow. weather note mentions a cold winter forecast by Father Gabriel.
A dated critique of fad weight loss schemes mocks reducing chewing gum and rubbers suits while praising honest exercise and doctor advised dieting. The piece notes quack remedies fail, cites Dr. Max Barbour, and mentions public figures like Herbert Hoover and Chauncey Depew in a broader cautionary tone about quick fixes and wealth from fake fat loss products.
A domestic laundry's Lawrence steel plant hosts today a practical demonstration on how modern machinery banishes Blue Monday. Visitors receive souvenirs from a compact sewme kit. executive staff guide tours and explain machine operations during normal working hours.
A jumble of names and brief notes places and events from Bozeman Great Falls Helena and nearby towns. Mentions include engagements travels business visits architects contractors and a medical update on Richard Edwards a student hospitalized in St. Peter's hospital in a serious heart condition.
A Halloween party for boys aged 6 to 15 will be held Saturday night at the YMCA in Helena. The event features boxing, wrestling, games, ghost stories, scavenger hunts, war games, and music. Daddy Reeves, a popular figure with local boys, will narrate and play the piano during the program. Doors open to the boys at 7 o clock.
The Fergus County Court 15 ruling was sustained by the state supreme court in a dispute over a drilling contract. Justice Galen wrote the opinion noting the plaintiffs and their brothers were entitled to cash royalties of X percent of value from gas produced and marketed, with the defendant owning all interest after sale.
Superintendent John Thetrich of the phicavheels will leave for Dillon to take part in the district teachers convention. Cols will handle Teacher Training. Attendees include Maxx Thee Smith Nel Grant and Margaret Marenni from here and Edith Notoway Danita Carlson Tatey Kretman Carolle Buakman FL. voor Chancellor M A Brannan and Mixa May Trumper state superintendent will also attend conventions at Creat Calla and Dillon. The local public school will remain open during conventions. Crro-King Tat's tob reopened, and preserved flowers were found at an ine aner sirconhagus.
Mount St Charles College receives official notice from Augustus Dowling, New York education commissioner, that its courses leading to an A. B. degree are approved under Regents rules. The college may grant degrees and grant remission of one year of study toward the degree.
The death of Iago Tonn, brother of a Helena resident, is reported. He lived in Jacksonville and was related to Herman Tenn. The obituary notes a surviving daughter and other relatives.
A portion of the Boulder Sto Springs hotel garage roof caved in under heavy snow yesterday. Authorities report uncertain total damage while noting roof supports weakened by temperature swings and the snow load. It remains unclear if last summer’s earthquake contributed to the failure.
The state supreme court ruled Monday that T. Q. Skelton's directive to charge select districts with losses from departed county funds was "all wrong." The ruling affects Lewis and Clark County treasurers and Attorney General Fook, who were earlier advised to ignore the order. Treasurer Stith said district funds were credited properly and no charges remain tied to failed banks.
The Ntermountain board postponed most work until next Wednesday because harsh weather kept key members from attending, leaving no quorum. President Niemnse and Alvin Tass Ino reported on school administration and will present a fuller report next week. Retiring officers will be replaced next week.
Representatives from the Texas Hie Vane Samp field testified yesterday before the commission seeking an increase in crude oil rates from 2 cents to 25 cents per barrel. The company stated a $455,000 investment in the field and a lack of storage capacity, with President Miller and W C Sargent appearing before the panel.
The Intermountain college organization elects seven new Panther Claws including Carl Gunderson Oliver Mills Ted Wis Ralph Micken Norman Wampler Monroe Kelsey and Jatin rs. Retiring members move to junior class while vacancies from last year are filled during campus events.
John Lynch, 47, died at the family home on Hitlsale Street yesterday morning after an illness that appeared five days earlier. Funeral arrangements, directed by Flaherty and Kahler, were incomplete last night. Survived by widow and four children Maurice, John, Joseph, and Violet Lynch, all residents here. He came from New York City ten years ago and worked at Mast Helena Anelter.
A blaze at the Coe Cooperative Elevator in Heltinger, Ny Ts, destroyed both elevator structures. A strong wind drove flames, hindering fire department efforts from extinguishing the fire and causing losses estimated around $1,000. The incident drew dispatch from The Milea tiv Stun with reports noting extensive property damage in Washington CAP An all and Rae leads in 100 arros of pabits tant In ey LOOM, Wyoming.
Sinking spell and cold continue with zero to two degree readings. Snow depths reach over a foot with widespread drifts. Rail lines run within minutes of schedule as snow plows clear tracks. Regional towns report closed routes and blocked mail as weather impacts dispersal. Three die and fifty missing after a bridge collapse near Medép in Sumatra.
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