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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1925

Page

6

Local City Notes and Business Mentions

A garbled city brief lists several local contacts and services including Dr. Cash dentist at 301 Power Block, Helena Hog Co, and Mrs Ryan with post office notes. Mentions gym classes at YMCA Wednesdays and Fridays 9:45 am, barber Crago's, and various shop ads for cleaning, auto parts, and tire shops. Highlights include funeral notices in Washington and Teran areas, a Trinidad Elevator Co matter valued at $790,000, and a court case charging Lloyd Setzer with check fraud plus a funeral mass at St. Frepona Cathedral.

Walsh Nagle Invitations For Margaret Anne Wedding

James A Walsh invites to the wedding of his daughter Margaret Anne to Rag an and T Nagle on Monday morning October 5 at 11 oclock in the Cathedral of St Selena. Mr Nagle is a local bar member and Inner House of the Mate assembly TON WORN. A son was born at Aideci hospital to Mr and Mrs Martin o Culvin of tinaifplenay valley.

James A. Walsh Margaret Anne Ragan T. Nagle St. Selena Nagle Mate Assembly Ton Aideci’n Hospital Mir Auind Martin Ot Culvin Tinaifplenay Valley

Bynum Irrigation District Financed by Bond Sale

Recount at the American National Bank shows proceeds of one million dollars for the Bynum Irrigation District. Winston Brothers of Minneapolis awarded the trunk ditches and laterals contract. work to begin in two to three weeks in Teton County. District covers 32 019 acres, two thirds irrigable, with plans to raise land value from 10 to 150 dollars per acre. Local officials, bankers, and bond firms coordinate financing and construction with diversifications in dairy, wool, and mutton markets.

American Nauonal Bank Bynum Banda Patna-Webber Company Winston Brothers Mtynneapolis Ikway Teton County N. J. Gould Phil. Cole Chotea G. C. Myers Moulgage Association Iting Sterling Woods Billings Churchill Bond House W. 0. Jones, Eb, C. Noble, 7, [Cautfeld, and W. L Jones of Bynim Henry Weist Agawam KG. Witfeld Efelenabaschc Tetone Tiyntuim Tevnuraces Diversificaion Wall House Cole Yesterdar

Sunday Dance Law Argued Before State Supreme Court

Montana Supreme Court heard an appeal by Joseph Kinne of Butte seeking release from arrest for conducting a dance on Sunday. Arguments focused on whether the Sunday prohibition covered all public dancing or only dances in liquor-serving venues, tracing statutes from 1866 to amendments clarifying places liquor was sold. The case is a test of the reform era regulatory scope and was taken under advisement.

Montana Congress Montana Supreme Court Joseph Kinne Butte Alutana Kevler Rompeter Isetracien

Shelley Pleads Not Guilty to Nonsupport in Court

R. Shelley, represented by attorney Ford, enters a not guilty plea in Justice Major's court to a nonsupport charge filed by his wife Bernice Shelley. No hearing time set. He was arrested at Red Louthe Very and released on bail of 250 dollars furnished by his father O J P Shelley. Mississippi has the largest number of negro farmers according to the last erisis.

R. Shelley Ht. Ford Justice Major Bernice Shelley Shelley Red Louthe O. J. P. Shelley Mississippi

Night Classes Registration Opens at Mount St Charles

Registration for night classes at Mount St Charles college opened at 7 oclock last night. Registrar announced 34 registrations completed across 7 courses offered. Fewer than 100 members planned. late registrations expected as quotas fill. Some classes already filled and delayed registrations are numerous.

Mount St. Charles College Capect

Toole Equity Court Reversed In Foreclosure Case

Montana supreme court reverses Toole county district court in Wells Dickey Co v Benjamin over foreclosure funds. Sheriff acted in good faith handling proceeds from a bank failure, with bank closure preceding cashing of the sheriff’s check. The ruling cites public policy and cautions juries on witness scrutiny while outlining procedural details of the Booze case affirmation and detective testimony considerations.

Montana Supreme Court District Court Toole County Wells Dickey Company Great Falls Harry E Benjamin Sherif First National Bank of Shelly

Boy Scout financing group formed at Lewis and Clark meeting

A preliminary organization to fund the annual Boy Scout campaign in Lewis and Clark, Teffer son and Braathwater counties was perfected at a meeting at the Commercial club with Scout Executive George J. Bankware. E M Wall named general chairman. initial team members include W A Compton, Steward, Tom Busha, A Bernier, M B D, Chrat field, and doctors W D Judhing and J J Lacey. A general meeting is slated for tomorrow evening at 72. Velena district will organize eight teams of six, with district plans guiding the effort.

Lewis and Clark Tefferson Braathwater George J. Bankware Commercial Club E. M. Wall Tea Cap W. A. Compton Fi 8 Steward Tom Busha A. Bernier M. BD Chratfield W. D. Judhing J. J. Lacey Kurt Harrison Capatts Hast Velena Velena Mr. Boulware Spokane Wash

Pollution dispute over mine water pollution at Belt Valley

W R Strain president of the Belt Valley Protective Association seeks an injunction against Silver Tyke Mining at Neihart to stop diverting water from Rett Creek and polluting the stream. Local residents from Great Falls say fish are dying and the water is unfit for drinking as Rett Creek near Electric City remains a key recreation spot.

Lecking Silver Tyke Mining Company Neihart W. R. Strain Belt Valley Protective Assncialinn Walter Bloomauist Charles Jartman Greal Falls State House Rett Creek Electric City

Fairy Story Broadcast Notice

A fragment notes a prior broadcasting matter about permitted advertising. The text is sparse with unclear entities or dates and does not specify involved organizations or locations.

Burglary at Pure Oil Station Safe on Benton Ave

A safe at the Pure Oil gasoline station on Benton Avenue opposite the Shrine temple was opened with tools. Burglar(s) left ten dollars in currency, silver, and checks worth ten dollars on the floor, treating them as white chips. Police and Sheriff Karnes suspect a statewide burglar gang. the theft also touched a shop on Helena Avenue.

Pure Oil Company Benton Avenue Shrine Temple F Tuily Karnes Wat Che Eart Evany Kelena Avenue Daoy Intohe Gasole

Funeral of Lewis in East Helena

The funeral of F L W Lewis of East Helena is set for Wednesday at the Odd Fellows temple. Rev Juries F L Me Nomec of Helena will preach in the East Helena cemetery. He died Sunday night at St Peters hospital at age 52, an employee of the smelter, survived by three children and several siblings in Montana and Washington.

Lewin East Helena Helena Mr. Lewis St. Peter's Hospital Ife Katherine and Klinton Melonsvaller AL Vernon Lewis Melena Teona Lyons Rast Helena Mas Martin Tetersen Port Gruhard Wash

Death of Conn in Butte Under Probe

In Butte a man named Cohen, associated with Muldoon, was found fatally injured in a room of a Butte industry house on Tuesday night. Testimony at a coroner’s inquest indicated he died after being drugged with methyl alcohol during a robbery scheme. A brother of Cohen arrived in Butte shortly after the incident.

Conn Butte Rutie Sept Thal Flman Cohen Mas Remm Pen Nile Cohen Bobo Tinhen Frank

Personal notices from Harvey event guests and associates

Fragments indicate a social column item naming individuals from Thilte Fe, Auausni, Wall Creek and nearby locales as guests at a Tarver event and related business connections with Lagis Plaherty of the local firm. Readable names include Doria Nelaen and Charles Task amid arrangements at a Harvey venue.

Charles Task Wall Creek Varvey Peatendas Nat Wate Ara Thie Tarver Ens Pratt Mediagen Valle

City Eyes Refunding Bonds At Year End Bid

The city council through the board will consider refunding bonds as to be offered in a Series U1. City Attorney St Vo Stewart was asked to opine on legality and advise on the refunding process. Series II bonds mature January 1, 1925, totaling 133 300 dollars outstanding. The effort aims to cut bank and broker premiums, with local investors seen as likely buyers. The council also adopted the annual salary ordinance raising assistant city engineer pay from 175 to 200 dollars monthly. A petition concerns an improvement district tying Washington Place and adjacent streets, with further notes on vandalism and a defaced structure.

Ioard St. Vo Stewart Washington

Continuance Granted In Sero Injunction Case In Seattle

In district court the continuance was granted on motion by Sero counsel W D Ranku with the injunction remaining in force. The Sero girls accuse their father of planning to dispose of tribal property and money for his own use. The judge ordered the order to show cause stay and extended the temporary restraint until October 10.

Sere W. D. Ranku Sera Seattle Julge WH Poorman D. Phela Aunia Sere Charce Seo

National Capital News: Merger Hearings and Route Designations

Hearings on the Nickel Plate merger were resumed and several Senate mail routes were designated. The president's aircraft board opened hearings while a $85 fine was assessed after a close approach to the president. The department reiterates its stance to permit certain commerce to enter.

Aircraft Board No. Sith Tahor Department

Miners Laid Off as Coal Firms Cut Workforces

Hazelton Pa September 21 By Ay oaddich Bressde Anathrecite coal companies have begun to economize due to September suspension. About 13,000 miners idle as maintenance work forces are reduced. Committees of the United Mine Workers pressure for action amid the layoffs.

Hazelton Ay Oaddich Bressde

Air Service Inquiry Opens With Patrick Davis On Stand

Witnesses including Patrick Davis and Maj Gen J L Holmes outlined Army Air Service policy and urged semi autonomous status within a national defense department. Davis stressed adequacy of funds and personnel while praising the air service’s wartime record and urging full cooperation with the War Department.

AIR Service Patrick Davis Washington Thivis Army Air Service Air Board Tavis Army Air Army Haa Cali Hauvaie Service War Department George Washington National Guard Pohetiove Uders Army Joint Board Navy Department Bureau of Civil Air Navigation Department of Commerce Department of Aeronautics

Storm toll prompts renewed tree salvage efforts in city

Householders and a city crew led by City Commissioner R F Fletcher hurried to salvage trees damaged by last Saturday’s unprecedented snow storm. George II of the State ery and Seed Company advised on saving fine shade trees, while officials emphasized prompt action to prevent further loss amid wartime defense concerns.

R. FY. Fletcher George II Stateery and Seed Company Davey Aege

Tree expert offers repair tips after snow storm

George H. Davey of State Nursery and Seed speaks at Kiwanis luncheon about preventing further tree damage from last Saturday's snow. He urges cutting broken limbs, slanting cuts, painting wounds, and bolting cracked trunks to save salvageable trees as local leaders promote football season and scout work.

George H. Davey State Nursery and Seed Company Kiwanis Mr. Davey Risteen Mount St .Charles College Laird Intermountain Lester Loble Helena W. D. Judkins Fort the Scout Organization Judkins A. J. Roberts Hig School Michigan Gi Bussard Donald Gordon Berkeley James Elvin

Minnesota labor chief calls for united union action

Minnesota labor chief ident Hall urges stronger union activity and education to counter hostile attacks from within and from employers. He faults lack of member engagement and predicts the coming year will restore and grow membership through broad outreach to women and young people.

Ident Hall Orne Hall

Condition of Closed Bank Not Learned

Denver reports that two to three days would pass before the condition of Globe National Bank of Denver, closed last Saturday, could be determined. Directors’ meeting was postponed again and will be held tomorrow or Wednesday to address the bank situation.

Denver Associatd Presij—National Bank Esfers Globe National Bank of Denver

Also Mentioned on This Page

City News Woniher Moutanat Generelly Tareday Broadwater Dr. Cash 301 Power Marcelling. T Mrs. Ryan Hear Post Office Helena Hog Co Marcelling Worth Tadney Mrs. Collenson Oty Crago’s Tierran Ford Chevrolet Nilan & Mawker Kelly-Springfield and Fireatenythes Bud's Tito N. Main The Mra Green Wirth Buesard Kong Uae Werner Wagenbach Wasrhach Sunda Cathedral of St. Telona Visti New York City Malorada Coy Pha Arteles Ine Corporation Trinidad Beau and Elevator Company Coloride Anderson Ridings Mottana Pei Vereeny Chareel Petlh Carinig Punerat Ric Tie Mere Archie Colitwan St. Frefona Ratial Fin Twoerrmainn and Sampany Mra. Caring Renarts Wuty—A. A. Wald Lids Marstera Ordoral San Francisco Hla U . Wu My Witanleht Naoslon Aabaates Calgary Mts City Elie An New York Fauteatina AG Sheridan Aeeaes Bynum Irrigation District State Supreme Court Ahelley Aish Charles Hawaii Nawiliwili Kanau Eas O. G Stanty Rodgers B J. Connell Lewis C. F. Temple AW Kragi Placar Genterds Ik Doria Nelaen Auausni Ton Riese Prater Eee Lagis Plaherty Harvey CITY Icoue National Capital National Defense Hs Couitlin Almnes General Staff Arhling Carns Department of National Defense Lingey Storn Minnesota Oays Histema Associated Press Elbert H. Gary Chaiman United States Steel Corporation New York University Gary Arty Navy Air Servier Weeks Davis Quaries Afr Week
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