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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1925
Page
6
Partly overcast weather forecast for Montana with hints of flowers in the west area. Local business listings include rug cleaning, auto parts, tire shops, cleaning and pressing services, piano teaching, and parade preparations. Public notices note a moved officer and a beauty culture course completion.
Many residents and visitors are listed at the Harvey and Pineer hotels in Townsend Sheri fan and Aumunla. Names include M Nett K Ratnapoek Doxgelt Witkham Smith Jews Hele Sulltena Minerley Notherhond Mull and others visiting or staying at local residences and hospitals for illness or travel.
In Elyria Colorado on a September day, the sheriff’s force was summoned to capture an eagle guarding a farmer’s chicken coop. The bird was found to be a harmless turkey buzzard misidentified as a threat among the chickens.
Col Thomas McTague of Deer Lodge Montana arrives for the week at the Placer hotel to attend the Montana State fair. A longtime horse racing enthusiast, he recalls early races in 1863 and notes his rivalry with Marcus Daly. He lauds clean sport and praises L J Rose as presiding judge, pledging support for the fair and its leaders.
Judges revealed the winners in fruit, floral and vegetable divisions of the second annual East Helena fair. Top prizes went to Mrs. H Plewe for apples, Mrs. J Beyers for crab apples and gooseberries, Mrs. Hr Beyers for currants, Mrs. Earl Langhorne for Sweet Peas, Mrs. Anni Travis for pansies, and John Michonic for cut blooms among others. The event, organized by East Helena Odd Fellows, praised local cooperation and the Smelter Band for entertainment.
Dr Philip Cole, formerly of Helena and now in New York City, paid 98124.00 in income tax last year, ranking among top district earners. He served in World War I, then managed a family business in New York. His father, Dr Philip Cole Sr., long a Helena resident, sought to fund a Mount Helena park in memory of his parents, with the son pledging cooperation.
Relatives and friends gathered at 331 Lawrence Street yesterday morning for the funeral of Mrs. Fannie Fligman wife of Jack Fligman a pioneer merchant of Helena. Moses Morris a longtime family friend read the Hebrew burial service. Burial was in Home of Peace cemetery. Pallbearers were Lew Cohen Aaron Singer Travis Baer Adolph Zimmerman Lloyd Gans and George Grossberg with mourners from Great Falls.
Helena public library closes between 12 30 and 6 p m on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday this week. Open 8 40 a m to 12 30 p m and 6 to 10 p m on those days. Reading room open 8 30 to 10 p m. Normal hours resume Saturday. Labor Day reading room 1 to 5 p m. General delivery 10 to 11 a m. All other departments closed for Labor Day. Only carrier service for perishables and special delivery mail.
Mrs J E Bower arrives with her husband’s body from Baltimore aboard the Northern Pacific at 7 10 am The funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 30 pm at the family home 702 Harrison Avenue Rev Laird W Snell of St Peter's Episcopal Church will officiate Burial follows in Forest Vale family plot Pallbearers to be chosen after arrival The husband died Thursday night at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore
A chiropractor voices a murmur about a hidden chord as victims react, set against a Wisconsin backdrop featuring the Octopus motif. The surreal vignette evokes tension within a medical setting and hints at broader conflict.
Montana ranks first in efficiency of its internal revenue office for July, based on cases handled per deputy. Records show Montana deputies averaged 75 cases, far above the next district. For a 12 month period Montana placed sixth with 14 cases per month per deputy, among 63 districts.
The Montana motor vehicle bureau shows 10000 new passenger cars registered since January 3 1923. By September 1 total registrations stood at 79300, indicating about one percent were new. April led with 2113 licenses and May followed with 2103 as strong dealer months.
Col Jacek Ruppert owner of the New York Yankees leads a case over alleged misconduct off the field. Miller Waggina manager imposes a $5 003 fine and suspension on Haha Toth awaiting formal action and review.
A state charter was granted to the Montana section of the American Water Works Desmeratine Word, with J. H. Foote as secretary. The Montana group, led by O. Willett and others, confines itself to the state and plans to expand membership to all eligible Montana water professionals and boards.
Pondera county records the highest wheat yield reported this season with David H. Nelson harvesting 33 bushels per acre from a 120 acre irrigated ranch. Previous top report stood at 43 bushels from Stillwater county. Nelson is noted among Oregon belt bonanza wheat growers with Pendleton, Oregon as his home ranch.
A hardy gall fish appears in a coastal habitat, prompting local fishermen to monitor gear use and hive-like nesting behavior near the shoreline. Authorities advise observation and adherence to seasonal limits as the unusual species draws attention from researchers.
Lewstown Idaho Sept 6 crowds hear Senator William Borkh critique the world court plan. He argues the proposed court is a department of the League of Nations, not an independent tribunal. He warns it would curb U S sovereignty and empower a few great powers to dominate weaker nations.
Towistawit Sept 6 Taylor Christopherson, a young rancher shot weeks ago by Matson Small at his parents farm near Moore, met county attorney Th McK and Matson White for a long consult. Christopherson not fully recovered but expect recovery. trial uncertainties remain despite no action taken on that case. The bullets lodged in his shoulder and back to body present ongoing concerns.
Paul Walsh, a salesman, confessed to shooting Thomas Dorland during a quarrel at a Leavenworth Street party in San Francisco. Four others at the gathering, including Walsh, were booked on murder charges. others named include Emmet O'Meara, Thomas Sharpe, and James P Noonan.
Billy Butcher son of Major Butcher died at Fort Benning Ga after a long illness. He was raised by his grandparents in the city and had ties to West Point N Y through his father. Born in the Philippines, he faced health issues from childhood and contracted a stomach ailment leading to a severe illness and death.
Jas J Brennan a longtime mine foreman in Butte died of heart trouble aged 67. He immigrated to the United States 42 years ago from Memana and worked in the railway tunnel project before joining Anaconda Copper Mining Co. He rose to foreman at Mountain Centre and is survived by his wife five daughters and three sons.
An established push by Western Group railroads argues current earnings under the 1920 Transportation Act are insufficient. They warn that without a modest freight-rate increase of about 11 cents per ton mile and select per unit increases, net income cannot reach 5 percent, jeopardizing service and needed improvements. They propose a targeted 5 percent overall rate rise with some commodity-specific adjustments.
A roster of railroad companies including A T S F Ry Co and multiple Western carriers is detailed with receivers listed such as W R Freeman and Xu KT RR Cn C Boettcher. The filing names trustees and several lines under receivership across numerous regional outfits.
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