Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Helena Independent in Helena, Montana

We have 3,228,115 pages in Montana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1925

Page

4

LaFollette Jr Opens Final Drive as Woodward Withdraws

Milwaukee dispatch reports anti-LaFollette forces failing to trim Republican independents in the senatorial race. LaFollette Jr tours Stevens Point as Woodward withdraws and Dithmar emerges as a strong independent-backed Republican candidate. Ku Klux Klan statement condemns Wilcox while backing anti-Wilcox efforts.

Milwaukee Associated Press United States Robert M. LaFollette Jr LaFollette Stevens Point Woodward Daniel Woodward Ophkosh Roy P. Wilcox Edward F. Dithmar Dithmar Ku Klux C. Ti. Lewis Ku Klux Klane Wisconsin Ku Klux Klan Roy J. Wilcox

Former Butte Man Death by Own Action in Honolulu

Charles F. Clemons former United States district judge in Hawaii committed suicide in Honolulu last night leaving letters to Mrs Clemons citing health as prompting factor. Clemons practiced law in Butte Montana around 1902 and later served on Hawaii law revision commissions. He was born in Manchester Vermont and died far from family with no known relatives here.

Honolulu Associated Press Charles F. Clemons United States Territory of Hawaii Yale Law Journal Mr. Clemons Manchester, Vt Butte Monolutu Mont

Wyoming Bankers Elect Leaders at Annual Convention

Casper Wyoming sept 17 PF Healy of Encampment was elected president of the Wyoming Bankers association at the closing session. W C Henderson of Sheridan became vice president H B Henderson of Cheyenne secretary and Carl F Shumaker of Casper treasurer. A banquet followed with D B Brooks former governor delivering the main address rejecting the idea of diminishing resources in the state. In Plymouth England a nearly blind 67 year old Phillip Healy was lauded for saving a child from drowning after leaping into a river.

Casper Wyo PF. Healy Dlacogs Rocky Mountain

New Dance Hits at the Winter Garden Tonight

The Montana Ramblers bring lively dance music and novelty numbers to the Winter Garden this evening. Promising new acts include Sperch, the fresh novelty song, plus Fanny and Stop, Jim Beginning to Care, with a special phonograph arrangement. Tomorrow’s Sunday evening dance returns to the Broadwater pavilion.

Winter Garden Montana Ramblers Fairy Grounds Broadwater Pavilion Main Street Sperch Fanny Jim Broadwater Dancing Pavilion

Leon Errol Quits Stage for Movies in Sally

Leon Errol, famed Broadway comedian, debuts as a film actor in Colleen Moore’s Sally. He portrayed the Duke of Checkergovinia in the stage version and will continue stage work after filming. The movie is showing at the Marlow theater.

Leon Errol Lallywood Colleen Moore Sally Errol Duke of Checkergovinia Florenz Ziegfeld Marlow Theater Comedrai Broadway New York Ziegfeld

No Trace Found Of Missing Man Near Bozeman

Bozeman Sept 18 The mystery of William Sale a 24 year old ranch hand on the Roy Hyde place west of Bozeman remains unsolved. Farmers in the neighborhood have searched streams and dragged the High Line ditch for clues since his disappearance on the night of Wednesday Sept 2. He left personal belongings and about 45 dollars in cash. Sale came from Waukegan Illinois where he has a sister.

Bozeman William Sale Roy Hyde Place Salo Hyde Farm Montana Waukegan Illinois

Deface Monuments on Gettysburg Battlefield Charged

Scranton report says thirty defendants will appear before the October term of federal district court to face charges of defacing monuments on the Gettysburg battlefield. Criminal informations were issued, with most accused for writing or scratching names on a New York state bronze memorial tablet on Little Round Top. Convictions could bring fines from ten to one thousand dollars and potential prison time at the court’s discretion.

Scranton Associated Press Monummenta Gettysburg New York State

SERO DEMURS TO WIFE DIVORCE PLEA IN FEDERAL CASE

Federal prohibition agent N. J. Sero filed a general demurrer in district court to Anna Sero s divorce suit alleging cruelty and alcoholism. He must show cause next Monday why he should not be restrained from disposing of tribal funds used for his daughters and to account for their management. Attorneys W D Rankin for Sero and FE D Phelan for Mrs Sero and the daughters.

N. J. Sero Federal Prohibition Anna Sero W. D. Rankin FE. D. Phelan

Helena High Grads Qualify for Varsity

Twenty two Helena high school graduates and two from Broadwater county high school have been accepted by the State university as eligible for admission at the start of the current school year. A ten percent rise in applications and about six hundred freshmen registrations are anticipated. Readiness of dormitories and meal service is scheduled for late September with registration on September 29 and 30.

Helena’ High School Broadwater County High School Jno Rex Blom Meyer Berg Arthur Burns Douglas Burns Wm. Copeland Wm. CG. Crum John Erickson George W. Huber Stanley Leydig John M. Matthews Merrill J. Moore Donald J. Stocking Edw. Wight Frances E. Billie Kester Ellen Knudsen Alice Mapes Ruth E. Platt Emily R. Stewart Doris Wight Winifred Elent Matthews Helena Benjamin Clapton Townsend

Mayo Memorial Choir Fund Established in Memory of Margery Mayo

Paul T. Mayo created a choir foundation fund in memory of his wife Margery Reed Mayo. The $60,000 fund will provide $3,000 annually to the Cathedral for the Immaculate Conception in Leafport for the choir. The fund is a donation to the Balivan Catholic church. In a separate note, the Colorado and Southern wreck near Mayne, eight miles south of Walsenburg, injured 29. dispatcher R J Chrispell blamed, with the railroad management cited indirectly by state utility experts.

Denver Associated Preas Mayne Colo Walsenburg R. J. Chrispell Lhd State Public Utilities Commission

Rebekah Degree Team Heads to Portland Convention

Vera Rebekah drill team of Mele leaves tonight for Portland Oregon to attend the annual meeting of the sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Twenty members plus musician travel with substitutes and other Helena supporters include Al Goodne and Mrs. Nellie Neil who directed the work. Local clubs and sponsors back the trip with promotional support and flower bedecking for departure.

Vera Rebekah Mele Portland Ore Order of Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Canada Cuba Rebekahs Montana al Goodne Nellie Neil J. D. Veach Helena Grand Lodge P. F. Hosch B. R. Streets Tont Sillers Dick Tobin Frank Heil

Sally at Marlow Matinee Opens Helena PTA Series

The Helena Teachers Association presents the first Marlow matinee of the term with Colleen Moore in Sally at 2 and 5 PM. Comedian Leon Errol joins Moore in the film version, following a private preview by the PTA committee who urged parents to bring children for an ideal entertainment option for all ages.

Helena Teachers’ Association Marlow Theater Colleen Moore Sally Marlow Leon Erral

Man and woman held on Bozeman sheriff warrant

Cleveland and Annie Smith were arrested yesterday on a grand larceny warrant issued by the Bozeman sheriff. A car believed to belong to Cleveland’s wife was seized. An additional man was arrested and later released. Cleveland claims a Canadian trip with the woman as far as Great Falls. Annie Stith, a waitress, was once employed at the Placer. A divorce action between Mrs. Cleveland and Cleveland is pending in Bozeman district court.

Cleveland Annie Smith Jim Barnes Willian Dossler Bozeman Canada Great Falls Annie Stith The Placer

Tobacco plants on display at Eddy's cafe in Dry Gulch

Tomato plants are shown at Eddy's cafe in Dry Gulch with one in full bloom. Both plants are well kept and attractive. The cured tobacco from these plants could fill several cigar boxes when processed.

Eddy's Eddy Cafe

Navy Recruiting at Salt Lake City Opens Enlistment

The Navy department authorizes Salt Lake City recruiting stations to enlist young men for the first time. The Salt Lake office at 162 South Main has been open for enlistment two months in the past 14, with re enlistments at about 8 percent limiting quotas. About 15 Salt Lake Bay recruits will be sent to San Diego, California, after re opening. Astronomers note roughly 7,000 stars visible to the naked eye.

Navy Department Salt Lake Navy Navy Salt Lake San Diego Calif

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burter Weggenman Market State St Service Atst Helena Cab & Bus Co Helena Candy Kitchen Plymouth Eng Phillip Helly Leon Erroll Field OF California Concord Hubbard Squash Green Peppers Cae White House Spea 6Th Ave Jackson Helena High Grads Salt Lake City Fey Cee Pillsbury Ooo Jezick Grocery Co Jonathan Hubbard Young and Nagle Helena, Mont Tru-Blu Market Corner 6Th and Jackson Sts
Search Courier

Search the Helena Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Helena Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication