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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
6
Santana city news lists brief weather outlook for Thursday and Friday with overcast conditions. Includes miscellaneous local ads and notices on services, plush cleaning, marceling, and dining options. Public notices cover legal actions, fines for violations, and remarrying couples, with community events and meetings at local halls and churches.
The funeral of E. W. Lewis of East Helena was held yesterday afternoon. The Odd Fellows of East Helena conducted the service at their hall in East Helena. Rev. James MeNamee of Helena preached the eulogy. Burial followed in the East Helena cemetery with many relatives and friends in attendance.
Plans were refined at a meeting and will be finalized tonight as the annual drive to fund boy scout organizations in the Helena district for the coming year gets under way Friday. An advance team led by Judge Albert J. Galen moves today. canvass in Helena and East Helena to finish in two days. Marysville already in progress under T. E. Burrows. Four minute speakers start today with Norman Winestine at The Marlow matinee. Rev. L Hulser at The Marlow tonight. Rev. James Elvin in East Helena. R C Kaufman at The Marlow Friday evening. FE M Hall is general chairman, Vivian Warren secretary. captains include F A Howard, CG A Bernier, Tom Busha, Dr W J D Judkins and Ernest L Nelson.
The Lewis and Clack post of the American Legion unanimously voted $200 to fund the Helena district Boy Scout maintenance fund. Tom Busha spoke on scout work and plans to expand activities. Regionnaires join finance campaign starting tomorrow, with post members contributing individually. Armistice Day observances planned with a committee led by Bob Fletcher. Colonel Charles L. Sheridan reported on the Dillon state convention and prospective attendees to Omaha. Augusta post invited to consolidate with Helena unit.
Helena rotarians heard a program blending music and medicine with Chief Justice Callaway recounting Governor Thomas Francis Meagher and the 1865 Virginia City cabin that burned. Superintendent Dietrich noted local health work and immunizations while visitors included Rotarians from Watte Spokane and Missoula.
Montana sent its industrial resource book to Japan and Russia from the capitol. The pamphlet, produced by the division of publicity, is a compact guide on Montana’s resources and agricultural projects. The Kyoto Imperial University and Moscow Academy received copies for study and reference.
An information filed in district court accuses Oscar Holberg Charles Whalen John Weber and John Baumgart of burgling the Barnett Strobel company warehouse of automobile accessories and parts several nights ago. County Attorney Padbury prosecutes.
Montana through two ounce bags of wheat will be nationally advertised. E IL Bowman head of the state department of agriculture arranges hundreds of bags for shipment to railroads, commercial clubs, real estate offices and other sites for distribution. Many will go to the Chicago seed show this fall. The bags will bear Montana Hard Spring Wheat with the motto You have seen the rest, now come west and see the best. The first shipment will depart Helena in about a month.
Miles York died yesterday at 315 North Idaho Street. Arrangements directed by Flaherty and Kohler. He was 63, survived by his widow and several children. A recent fishing trip contributed to his death. He was a respected member of the local Black community for over 40 years.
Senator E J Walsh announces a competitive examination for appointment to Annapolis to be held October 24 1925 in major Montana cities. Subjects include algebra plane geometry English history physics and more. Open to Montana residents aged 16 to 20 in good health. Further details available from Walsh in Washington DC. BUILD HOUSE IN 10 HOURS. G Holt Thomas of Buckinghamshire England claims a world time record by building a four room wooden house in 10 hours 43 minutes with four workers.
The J. W. Blair curios at the capitol are temporarily unloaded due to lacking cabinets and space. Two new cabinets are being built, after which the remaining trunks and boxes will be opened and the specimens put on display for the collection of engravings. Blair keeps moving the items if needed and plans permanent display when a state museum is built.
The Montana Supreme Court granted a rehearing over the distribution of bank losses by counties. The case involves Cartersville Irrigation District and Rosebud County School District No. 4 seeking funds from Rosebud County treasurer. A prior order requiring apportionment was annulled, shifting the full loss to the counties. A rehearing was scheduled for October 10 amid concern over county burdens.
Cold from Canada pushes into the Rockies bringing heavy clouds and snow up to two feet in the mountains while east slope shade trees bend under the weight. Helena records 25 degrees as a morning low. Mild, fair weather returns, snow compacting, while fall plowing and harvests proceed in dryer regions and irrigation carries good track conditions.
Mrs Katie Goodale wife of Avot Goodale died last Saturday from apoplexy. Funeral held at Townsend Catholic church with burial in Catton cemetery. Pallbearers named John Whaley Charles Burgess James McKane John Kearns John Gravely Vick McCoriick. She was 54 born at Camp. Survived by husband one sister Mrs Annie Whitehall Winston and one brother Pgh Hroderick Townsend. Broadwater county commissioner. Arrangements by John Couners Townsend.
Considerable corn advanced and early sown wheat thriving. Shipping of sheep and cattle continued. Eastern portion disposing of many cattle not in first-class shape. Per cent to charity. Wisconsin survey shows farmers laborers and clergy donating income to charity with a general average of five percent.
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