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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1925

Page

6

Weather and local notices for Montianny Naln area

Overcast today with hourly forecasts through 24 hours ending 6 pm. Mixed data shows temperatures, winds, and precipitation plots across multiple locations. Includes city listings, service ads, and community notices from Helena to Williston, with local business references and event timings.

Montianny Naln Tip Edmonton Willspall Miles City New York Yssyerr Paul Mhime Salt Lake City Fan Tego Benttla Aecsevserssete Sheridan Williston

U S Chamber visitor here and knightly orders noted

A U S Chamber field man with headquarters in San Francisco visited the Commercial field here yesterday. He and bankers were discussed with deference to Montana business and future prospects. Sir Knights, attention. A special conclave of the Commandery will be held today at 1 o clock to escort the funeral of Sir Knight Louis B. Woods. Be prompt in uniform. By order Albert J Roberts.

Firth Ivinian U.S. Chamber of Commerce San Francisco Montana Frater Louis B. Woods Albert J, Roberts, Ree

Funeral service for J B Woods held by Modern Woolman

Modern Woolman of America members are urged to attend the funeral for their late neighbor J B Woods at the Consistory tampic on Tuesday at 2 pm September 9 with MOTZ as Clerk and E LINDSTROM as Consul. Card of thanks from LEWIS LEWIN LYONS family thanks friends and Odd Fellows Rebeccas for support during illness and death of their father brother and uncle.

Magan Schame Miriam Josephine Hepner Woolman of America J. LB. Woods Motz IE. E. Lindstrom Odd Fellows Rebeccas Aewis Catherine Lewis Sonron Lewin Leoxa Lyons Harre Lyons

Lusk and Perry Rescue Hunters From Lake Helena Drowning Risk

Two hunters were rescued when Addison Lusk and Owen Perry arrived as Noland and Bennett overturned their boat in icy Lake Helena. The water ran deep and choppy, clothing heavy, forcing the rescuers to hoist Noland to safety and ride their craft to shore. Both men were taken to shore unharmed, with no ill effects seen yesterday.

Lake Helena Terumper Noland Harry Bennett Addison K. Lusk Owen Perry Noland Bennett Mr. Lusk Mr. Perry

Boy Scout Dane Reaches One Third of Fund Drive

Dane, a Boy Scout, has secured about 1500 dollars toward the drive, roughly one third of the goal. The canvass by the team met at the Commercial Hotel, with Annge Albert Z. Galen directing at the Aiutehouse. Total reported so far is 193 dollars, with a minimum target of 250 dollars for the center. Saturday and Sunday slowed progress as many canvassers were at work. The campaign resumes today.

Boy Scout L Organization Mitintenancr Albert Z. Galen Aiutehouse Palltteat Center Teame

Aged Mason Dies Here in Great Falls

Aged Mason died last night at St Peter’s Hospital after a short illness. George W. Wastman of Lantstown, the only known relative, was notified and requested Masons to arrange the funeral. Arrangements are by Herrmann & Company. the body will be taken to Great Falls for burial beside him. He was a resident of Great Falls many years and worked for the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways. He was a Mason and a Royal Neighbor, with a Masonic Star group planning a home ceremony postponed.

Mayonic Tlelena Valley St. Peter George W. Wastman Lantstown Te K. MacWells Masontle Herrmann and Company Enerman Great Falla Great Northern Northern Pacific Rilways Tle Masonic

Personal notices list visitors and residents in town places

Townsend resident John Gruar glalt ing in town and several visitors stay at the Placer hotel. Bozeman's Nelson Storey and Canyon Creek's John Black are in the city for business. Mrs Stinehaugh of Great Falls and Mrs Route's Anna Walsh are among those visiting. Livingston’s Gilbertson family and Winston banker Sweenty also registered at local hotels. White Sulphur Springs guests Axel Melmetrom and Ryvert Lank are at the Harvey. Marian Johnson, daughter of Dr Johnston, left for Missoula to enroll at the State University.

Axel Melmetrom Ryvert Harvey From White Sulphur Springs

Class work gets into full swing at Intermountain

Yesterday morning glass works were in full swing at Intermountain college as chapel services showcased pep and welcome for new and old students. Ten more students enrolled. a list of Helena high school graduates attending includes 14 first timers such as Dean Patchett and Sayre Cooney, with others continuing from Helena and nearby schools.

Intermountain College Intermountain Helena High School Helena Dean Patchett Sayre Cooney Viola Smith Eugene Woods Hazel Merrifield Menry Lay Oliver Mills Ben Strickland Vesta Weestener Gladys Abacher Leona Gordon Ernest Anderson Gerald Madren John Carlsen iTetena Jeare Carsley Herman Gloege Mantue Jacobs Tackg McClean Marcia Carsley Eunice Lingquist Jueius Sweeland

Boy Committed For Transport To Miles City School

Leonard Liedrance was charged with incorrigibility and lewdness and committed to a state reform school for boys at Miles City. The complainant, Teve Vy Hanis, superintendent of the Allen tang children’s home, witnessed the hearing. Past acts of incorrigibility were forgiven, and Liedrance admitted the charges and testimony.

Leonard Liedrance Atate Reform School Miles City Teve Vy Hanis Alentang Whatgut Lieurance

Governor Extradites Men for Idaho Trial by Telephoned Consent

Governor Erklernr, while visiting Tsalispell, approved the extradition to Idaho of Darrell Schneiter Joseph Qoatman and George Brookfield. They are wanted in Shoshone County for robbing a Winton Tamilier crew at a camp on the night of September last, with five checks found in a suitcase.

Erklernr Tsalispell Tdaha Darrell Schneiter Joseph Qoatman George Brookfield Missoula Pritch~ard Shoshone County Idaho Winton Tamilier Company WT. A. Pushy Josey

Port of Missing Men update seeks missing veteran Tarantino

At the request of the regional Veterans Bureau of San Francisco an appeal is issued to locate Tarantino a World War I veteran and beneficiary. The trove details that he served as a sergeant in Co M 5th infantry enlisting October 3 1917 in Ontario California. He was born in Italy and aged 26 at the time of injury from shrapnel in Belgium losing fingers and part of his right hand. Information should be sent to the regional manager or local American Legion office.

Veterams! Bureau San Francisco Lacatine Sabartian Taransion Bureau California Department of the American Legion Taranting Co. M. Sedth Infantry Ontario Cal Tewee Als Haspital Treridio San Prantines Vinete Voren Lan Belgium Alan Uy 5 Veeeran

Information Filed Against Phil Atlas

An information was filed yesterday in the county court charging Phil Atlas with unlawfully taking and destroying an automobile owned by Louis Meltman. The incident occurred August 21, 1024, in Wall Creek canyon when Atlas, employed as a chauffeur for Mrs Meltman, allegedly took the car for a trip with friends and wrecked it off the road onto the Great Northern tracks. All occupants escaped serious injury. Atlas will face trial and may be extradited to Helens.

Clatkiet Aharnes Padbury Phil Alin Louis Meltman Idncoin Wall Creek Canyon Atlas Thio Toltman Ama Wall Creek Great Northern Helens

Congregational Conference Opens With Dinner and Talks

The western association of Congregational churches opened its annual convention with a dinner in the local church parlors. Rev J R Hahn presided. Rev F W Shorter preached the sermon. A returned missionary lectured on Foochow China with mission school scenes. Three sessions today cover religious education and plans for the new year.

Western Association of Congregational Churches J. R. Hahn F. W. Shorter Great Fails A. Mest Foochow China T. S. Insborden Bricks Llmer Johnson John IT. Tlahn Trident State Ty Missoula

Marty Taw Leads Fire Prevention Standing Committee

Marty Taw as acting chief will chair a standing committee on fire prevention at the Commercial Club, according to yesterday's announcement by Secretary WG Merennon. The committee’s role is to encourage carefulness against fire and its consequences, with members to be named tomorrow.

Marty Taw He Commercial Club Haya WG. Merennon Athe Nimbera

Hail Losses and Warrants Reported Across Regions

The report notes light hail losses and warrants issued Saturday under the state insurance department. Details mention a few names and entities, with earlier years showing more warrants and the current year reporting smaller totals amid weather-related damage assessments.

Phate Hall Insurance Department

Snowfall Causes Light Show and Tree Damage Tonight

Light show and snowfall last night caused minor tree damage as winds reduced weight after a brief gust. Temperature hovered around 32 degrees with reduced moisture in snow, and several trees were seen with branches touching the ground from the weight yesterday morning.

Woman's Y M C A Department Prepares Busy Season

The Woman's Department of the Y M C A unveils two divisions for activities and instruction. AV. B A Te y olde Jery directs evening classes with games swimming and a Shaeffer mentor duty and a session on water safety. Morris Sanford leads morning learning classes focused on set up exercises and calisthenics. The program includes Bath work and general education programs for women engaging in community education.

Seation's Treen van A Atv. B.A. Tey ‘Olde Jery Vlaga Rewalds Morris Sanford Plese

Clara Hillebrecht Misa Lewige and Local obituary notes

Obituary fragment mentions Clara Hillebrecht and Misa Lewige among those remembered. References to a funeral at May and interment at Thess and lists relatives including nieces and nephews. Mentions long career teaching in Marye Vic and broader state teaching roles.

Misa Lewige Deaeher Minhina Echaop Rae Tridleberend Agg Hleventh Avenue Fo Gran Men Hilletrernt Thess Daaion Po MeNamen Rire Baptist Ehurch Offiriadine Torlotwaltte Porortvale Arranpemients Po Direvird Telena Mtr Mekey Spolnne Wash Wenrecht Lex Anger Ming Mau Xehont Marye- Vic Gieiena

Montana Lumber Products Files Incorporation

Articles filed yesterday with the Montana secretary of state reveal Montana Lumber Products Incorporated, based in Wallopen, formed to engage in mercantile and manufacturing activities including lumber and amber products. Directors listed are Karrow, Foto Urly, and Gust Staras of Kallepell, with authorized capital of $20,000.

Statea Sreite Montana Taunter Products Companys Wallopen Fammnerrlak Men Orcanjaation Karrow Foto 1Urly Gust Staras Kallepell

Suspects Named in Denver Dry Goods Safe Blast

Denver police identify two men in a $2900 heist at A. T. Lewis Son dry goods store. Night watchman Ter Seaman died from a fright induced attack after three charges exploded. Suspects Henry Blaive, 30, and Walter Smith, 33, identified by witness J R Rogers as seen near the building.

Denver A. T. Lewis & Son Ter Seaman Seaman Thei Henry Blaise Walter Smith Blaive J. R. Rogers Wovernment Rogers Blaise

Funeral for Ma Woods in Consistory Temple this afternoon

Mr Woods and former Northern freight official dies Friday night in Great Falls. Funeral services to be held at 2 PM in the Consistory Temple with Knights Templar Commandery as honorary escort. Various Masonic bodies and family members attend. burial rites at Forests.

Be Woods Northern Knights ’Templars Lonsistory Temple James FB Mc Nanter Forests Star Lodge Dee M. Hampton David Wallace John AG. Brown Fred Salter Rier Elka Ledges F Boyle Butte Shirley Carrity Iire Tarailis Woods Rice Take Wis Croat Northern Great Falls Cais Mr. Woods Helena Madera Wood

Beneficiaries Named in Death Compensation Case

A Montana Industrial Commission hearing relates to death compensation for Ceci Gemt ab the lmerly faire. The brother and sister, George nm and Puith Band, are named as beneficiaries. The commission requires a guardian appointment for the minors and a cash settlement of 083.52. The guardian notes the mother and father deny certain claims and allege the beneficiarys rights. A hearing was held to determine distribution and responsibility for future support.

Ceci Gemt Atte George Nm Puith Montana Industrial Occident Ynether Yad Deny Glivarend Batty Inter Childern

Alleged abductors and girl returned from Libby

The hat parts: Sheriff Thy Baines Moro Tn Mer brood charged with abduction and Marie solar 1 year old of Marysville were dragged back yesterday from Libby where they were arrested days ago. Both are held in the County: Sally ta Tern andy recently finished a fat terin, here fae oot lenRing.

Thehatods Ag Marie Solar Marysville Libby Sally Andy

Judgment affirmed against A. Ringling in Callin county case

The Callin county district court judgment against Rich and Ringling of White Sulphur Springs was affirmed by the state supreme court yesterday. Mans Tiering and ML Cunningham sued Ringling for 46480 damages, claiming Ringling took property held by Taylor's Fork Cattle Company. The lower court awarded 322.49 to plaintiffs and denied a new trial. The Montana Livestock Company was alleged to be involved in arranging relief for Taylor's Fork Cattle Company. Justice Stark delivered the opinion.

Callin County Ringling Marning Acron O Tiering Cunninghant Hy Ae Taylor's Fork Cattle Company Biering Clinningham Ring-ling

Paving Extension Plans Move Forward in City Connecting Main Streets

The city council advanced a paving extension along Madney Street from Broadway north to Sixth Avenue, linking with Parker and Rodney. A public hearing set for October 23 considers a $125,000 refunding bond issue to retire prior debt, with Series III bonds of $135,909 existing. Protests against the Washington Place project prompted postponement of that route’s plans.

Madney Groadway Sixth Avenue Belent Avenue Iyil Hreviaian Fenember Thaelt

Mrs Rathbun Gies After Operation at Rochester Hospital

Mrs Rathbun, wife of M Rathbun, of 310 State Streets, died yesterday afternoon at Rochester Hospital from complications after surgery on the janth of firs month. Arrangements will follow arrival of her husband from Metena. Survived by husband, one son at the University of Texas, two daughters, and several organizations.

Sirs Annie Retin Flattiban Thachester Minn Faithun Flaherty Trathun Stevens Point Wir HR. Rathbun Texas Anatly Gertrude Mathban Boulder Mildred M. Cosney Helena Nathbun Sosophing Kepner Kanter Star Aracia Brotherhood Tidlena Masonic Bereveit Youth Hira Rathbun Folegi East Telena

Registration at State University Heavily Pressed

Missoula reports heavy registration at the University of Montana with momentum toward the $300 enrollment figure. Nearly six hundred applications have been accepted by the registrar’s office as freshmen and advanced students arrive, a figure about 100 higher than last year’s record. Dormitories are full and city residents are asked to accommodate and house students.

Missoula APJ University of Montana

Jowa Tragedy Investigation In Sioux City

Sioux Ulty police questioned Sept 23 about the night’s singing incident involving Clyde Nyquist. Clyde Nyquist and his wife were questioned, another man Nyquist also was questioned. Police said the assailant fled toward We Wearby station. further inquiries continue.

Jowa API Tex Neatley Nota Clyde Nyquist Nyquist Nyaquist

Progress in Checking Losses From Forest Fires, 1923 24

Washington reports steady advances in national forest policy as efforts to offset 1923 24 fire losses show progress. By 1924 over 28 million acres were fire swept and losses exceeded 200 million dollars. conservationists highlight future funding aims and new legislation including McNary Clarke and state cooperation efforts. The article notes upcoming events, surveys of forestry laws, and projected annual spending to protect forests from fire.

Washington American Forest Week United States Chamber of Commerce Lowden Illinois Madison Ind Jackson Seattle University of Washington Agnes H. Henderson American Tree Association McNary-Clarke Charles Lathrop Peck Association Tirward

State Dry Digegn Case Delayed Until October Hearing

A hearing on Poort Manwell's petition to suppress evidence and a charge of violating the prohibition law was postponed due to the absence of state dry agent Sorenson. The court, noting Sorenson's claimed travel to Glendive and Helena for testimony, rescheduled the proceeding for October 1 at 9 a.m. Wava Brass represents the petitioner.

Poort Manwell Sorenson Glendive Wava Helena Thia Dsaitet Wava Brass

Kansas Grasshopper Plague Sparks Lasting Memory

Wichita dispatch recalls 1874 Kansas grasshopper invasion that darkened skies and ruined crops, wells and roads. Gov. Henry Allen notes Argentine locust reports show Kansas outbreak mild by comparison, yet Kansas grasshoppers remain infamous next to Argentine swarms and Illinois cyclones.

Wichita Kan Socratey Pressj Kansas Plagas Kineas Argentina Henry Alen Rome

Seventeen Planes Begin Endurance Test Tour

Seventeen airplanes arrived in Chicago from Detroit to start the first leg of a reliability flight for the Rafael Ford trophy. The group will stop at Fort Wayne then move on to Moline Des Moines Omaha with expected landings tomorrow. Pilot reports indicate flawless flights marked the day’s only notable feature.

Chicago Detroit Fort Wayne Moline Ils Des Matin Omaha

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