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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
6
Weather outlook shows showers likely by Wednesday night and cooler air. Local notices include dental and cleaning services, auto parts shops, tire storefronts, a permanent wave offer, and a moving office address. Community events mention the Kolubow Dinner for Girls, a funeral for four year old Walter Barrick, and a North Pacific railroad visit by Official Walter G. E. Dildine.
Tom Moore, a noted local figure once seen on billboards, moves back to Helena. A large cigar manufacturer has selected him for a revival by an intensive ad campaign, reviving his familiar face for public promotion and a new round of publicity.
In Deer Lodge on September 15 Elmer Richards, the sole gravely injured man in the Garrison riot, was seen collapsing after a strike with a 12 foot two by four wielded by Shagina. Evans testified in court yesterday that moonlight made the rioters hard to distinguish.
Governor J. E. Erickson and Mrs. Erickson departed last night to attend the Midland Empire fair in Billings. They will visit the fair today and return to Helena tomorrow.
County treasurer reports 54016.74 owed in delinquent taxes to state, schools, and county as of June 30. Collections rose to 12734.05 by Sept 15 with notices mailed to about 1500 property owners. Delinquents face tax sale six weeks after delinquency. deeds possible after three years if unpaid. Various residents and visitors noted in Helena area.
Local news notes Swain, Mintle, Tucker and others travel to cities while John Tucker visits Kansas City and Mrs Collins heads to New York. W Paull Han announces hunting prohibition on his ranch as a gun club forms, detailing member access and contact for joining at Townsend, Montana.
Members of Lieut Iarald Joyce post Veterans of Forman Wars at the fort hospital hosted a smoker and entertainment last night. Dr Waters opened the program as acting medical officer in charge. Happy Ray and Johnny Hunt performed ukulele and selections, Col GT Reiche of the Grand Army of the Republic spoke, Aker and others entertained, Billy Smith sang. The cats were supplied by the American Legion post and the amplifiers by Knights of Columbus and Red Cross. Reports by Col John J McGuinness and Dr Frayner, delegates to the Tulsa national convention, will be given at the post’s October meeting. Frayner has not yet returned from the east.
Secretary Parker of the Bulte T. Moc A will meet with the directors at 7:30 this evening to direct the annual financing campaign for the journal association. The Der biy plan, demonstrated a success in Rutte, is introduced as the new approach.
Mrs. Lew A. Cowan left yesterday for midsummer travels to Mivecannlin and nearby areas. R. Y. Warren departed last night for Baltimore to resume his collegiate studies.
Reports describe a brisk opening day with many hunters using shotguns and rifles to pursue blue grouse prairie chickens pheasants sage hens and ducks. Some birds escaped to high ground while others were shot, leaving tired hunters and scattered game across fields and rivers, as the season gains momentum and conditions vary.
Helena High School reports a historic enrollment of 562 students under Principal A. J. Roberts with six teaching corps. The year shows 244 boys and 328 girls, freshman class largest, seniors numbering 90, while overcrowded classrooms and temporary confusion prevail as the term proceeds.
Shelley was arrested at Red Lodge yesterday on a warrant from here sworn out by his wife Bernice Shelley charging non support. Shelley's bond of 250 was furnished by his father G P Shelley for appearance at Justice George Ma rion's court next Monday morning.
Washington reports that federal farm loan system legislation will be taken up early in the December session. The tax-exempt bonds issue by joint stock land banks is expected to trigger opposition and push broader banking tax revisions, with debates tied to financing, government subsidies, and the balance between public and private credit mechanisms.
Declaration of intention in the interstate act business was filed yesterday by Chrysler Sales Corporation of Detroit in the secretary of state office. E M Hall of Helena is designated as statutory agent of the corporation.
State Labor Division reports August 11 shows balanced labor across Montana. Butte needs about 500 hard rock miners. Anaconda seeks furnace bricklayer and four good mechanics. Missoula and Miles City show farm hands and woods labor in demand. Billings can hire 50 farm hands immediately. Bozeman and Great Falls report balanced labor with specific needs in Misoula for woodsmen and loggers. Roundup seeks brick mason labor for school addition. Also notes upcoming Excelsior Lodge meeting and Grand Representative duties.
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