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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
7
Weather notes feature mo mm Moody fale Friday and scattered rain with temps unclear. Local business notices list dentists, radiators, auto parts, cleaning services, and beauty parlor. community events include a tailoring party at the fort hospital and a medical specialist’s stay at Plater hotel through October 28.
A fragmentary notice lists a rummage sale in the old Commercial club rooms with painted lining and Alva Nintan articles from now on. It mentions orders taken by Mrs Wilharmsen and Asa Sond Owen Tes, notes about Rev HoT Miley heading to Dillon for an education conference, and health reports of scarlet fever and diphtheria cases in the area, with officers monitoring the situation.
Two men jailed after a brawl in East Helena and Smester Town. Paul Test arrested for alleged ax assault on Belgrade who bore two injuries not considered serious. Martin Davis accuses, Steve Tate taken into custody at 100 Wood Street on assault charge.
Mrs. Sara E. Morse left last evening for Philipsburg to address the district convention of the Montana Federation of Woman's Clubs. After the Helena stop she will visit Butte for the Montana welfare workers' convention and promote the upcoming Christmas seal sale beginning on Thanksgiving Day. CARD OF THANKS. We thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown during our recent bereavement. Signed Grace Smith and Harry Aylwt (Aynlett).
David Hilger, Montana state historian, recounts a brutal 1880 81 winter with 2400 sheep at Gates of the Mountains, five foot snow depths, and temperatures from 10 below to 45 below zero. Snowshoes became essential as travel halted. a Chinook on February 20 brought relief and saved stock. The piece links past famines of cattle losses to later winters, noting 1886 87 as another severe period.
A series of brief personals lists residents travelers and visitors across Butte Helena Great Falls and surrounding areas. Entries mention Wy Schulten Jett Kansas City. J B Bondy state boiler inspector. Abner Re Wilson among Butte people in Melena. Senator Noy Church on a business trip. Grover arriving from Butte to Helena. T E McKenzin Great Falls in Helena. Mahetn Loyingeton in Helena. I Spear of Great Falls at the Plaese patel. Mrs Charles Ly Dovaridl) traveling to Glendive. T Warner US surveyors office leaving for Phoenix Arizona. Mrs S Me Kusick returning from a trip. Mrs Margaret Bache bound for Chicago. Mrs J Snyder visiting in Portland Oregon. Mrs W F Lowall hosting. note of Ambassador Houghton Raz being elected honorary knight.
The Public School Boys Band led by O. J. Thayer, with four girls int, prepares for the state tournament in Kalispell. Reporters observed rehearsals at Central School where about 80 musicians struggled to tune and synchronize, yet showed cooperative effort and strong lung power as they practiced for the tour.
A student band from Lawthorne, Cont est and High schools led by Mr Thayer showcases a mixed gender group with boys playing piccolo drums and brass while four girls sit in the front. The larger band prepares for a state contest in Kalispell with several members attempting solos on trumpet trombone clarinet and baritone.
A habeas corpus writ blocked the transfer of Franke Casper Terre, a World War veteran, to a Sheridan Wyoming mental hospital. Judge W U Poorman signed the order late yesterday, with Sheriff Ian Barnes served by Dr. M W Ryde. Terre was brought to the county jail after being adjudged insane yesterday following hospital officials’ request. Attorneys Lester H Leble and Mugh Adair argued the distant court lacked jurisdiction to order an out of state commitment. Commitments were ordered per the ruling.
A prose slyly urges self respect among men reading as a quip about pride and local hotel dining. It hints the proprietors should be proud of their steak dinners and suggests wearing a Liberman suit to curb conceit this winter.
In a martial court session Colonel Mitchell faced charges related to alleged offenses against the war and navy departments with claims of incompetence and misadministration. The defense argued lack of proper charges and investigation citing officers' authority and constitutional privilege. A preliminary investigation and staff actions were debated as the court martial proceeded amid heated arguments. A separate note reports a rifle disguised as a walking stick seized by New York police in ongoing crime suppression.
Lake county learns the state supreme court upholds the district's action to discharge teacher Cecil LeClaire for the 1922 summer term. Justice Jol A. Matthews writes the opinion, affirming that notice must precede May for nonrenewal. the district’s salary costs and judgment are sustained.
The funeral for Jamies Rowley, 61, of Watona Was Teavas a Weinber of Nive Salamiow, is planned at Claherty chapel. Survived by his widow and two children, Rawle and Mrs Rey ML Ciamas. sisters Morcow and others.
At a Wednesday night meeting in Warree school, local potato growers discussed price levels for the season. Reports indicate wholesale price around 7.39 per hundredweight and retailer prices near 2.83, with direct sales to consumers and retailers noted as viable channels.
Report notes Al Smith wearing a cane during a public appearance in New York. Officials say the cane is used for balance after a medical issue, with observers interpreting the gesture as part of his speaking routine.
Fragmentary obituary notes a World War I veteran named Shaw, linked to the Argonne offensive and a Belgian or French theater withdrawal. The text references his service in France and a final rest or memorial, with garbled phrases obliquely naming battles and locations.
A meeting of the women’s committees of the Y M C A formed a special committee to arrange a mothers and daughters dinner and program at the association building on November 10. The committee is chaired by Mrs J J Waris and includes Myre 9 Gi Poore Mrs aml Ring Mrs A J Wilhuus and Mes WoC Packer. Details will follow. The fathers’ dinner and program is set for November 4. Tou Davis of Butte invited to participate, with another speaker to be selected.
Pioneer Day at Hilltop on November 2 features the Sapho Moreeliss of Blount St. Charles high school presenting the commemorative program in the assembly room. Albert J Galen associate justice of the State Supreme court will be the Recital of honor with performances including John P. Burke recitations Sacajawea and Reminiscences by Paul L. Van Cleve and others. Justice Galen is listed among the speakers and performers in the lineup.
The Lilena fire department faced a fresh call last night when a snowbound incident on 9% Twelfth avenue required response. Two cars were stuck in a drifting patch, the fire truck nearly stalled, and crews had to retreat to avoid a tow hazard as one vehicle bogged down further.
Mrs Edythe bouse Dick won a jury verdict awarding her $300 in a case against her wealthy father in law Albers Dick of Quines UW. She charged alienation of the affections of her tabard Wallis Tick.
Richard Howard Edwards, 17, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Quincy A Edwards of 19 South Rodney street, Helena, died after a brief illness at St Peters Hospital. Survived by parents, two sisters Helena Margaret Eloise, and two brothers John and Quincy Jr. He was a member of Helena Hi Y and popular at W High School and with faculty. Family moved from Illinois to Helena three years ago. father runs Maverick Store and is active in athletics promotion. Arrangements by Herrmann and company for funeral.
Dickinson No Dy Oct 20 Reichert a transfer man was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to attempting to abduct his wife and youngest child. He planned to flee with an 18-year-old lover Leonard to hire a hit on the wife then kill by pushing the car into a ravine. Sheriff Turver said Reichert met Leonard who notified authorities when the plan failed. Reichert had obtained life insurance on his wife for 5000 dollars two months earlier.
The morning temperature rose to about 26 degrees above zero with a slight thaw overnight. Officials note earlier heavy snow has mostly melted, easing travel after recent storms.
Tricky Wert former United States director for education Alaska will address St Pauls Methodist on Wednesday evening November. He will discuss his work in Europe and Asia and speak on Which legacy for our children Law or War.
Reports from Great Falls and Sheridan note a tentative drop in deaths with no confirmed fatalities for a period, prompting cautious optimism. The article also mentions population comparisons between Sheridan and Ladin, and Spain purchasing Columbus and Ferdinand correspondence for 75,000, reflecting broader international interest.
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