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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30
)NEER engineer
called BY Death
RGE GEER, KNOWN ON N. P.
i DADDY OF THEM ALL"
PASSES SUDDENLY

Dr,y Geer, aged about 85 years,
'ei Northern Pacific railway
e. a resident Of Bozeman for
sa@ and prior u coming to this
resident Of Livingston for more
years passed away suddenly
heart attack last Wednesday
4 At his beautiful home in
- California, where he and
1efr had resided for he past
ea'. Mr. Gaer appeared t.
! been IN perfect health on the
9. TIE day Of his death. He
q a hearty luncheon at noon.
7 hour and ts'r later he was
Violently II ana became uncon-
Death come peacefully and
y upon receiving word OF
j. az Of their father. Ned Geer
0fand avenue, south, Bozeman
''. Charles T. CBernice, Sacket
,"sston departed early last
~ morning for Arcadia to at.
] !, .as funeral services, which wer;
]. 1'aaay afternoon from the Rem
i 1aeraI parlors in Monrovia
4. a'eFment was made in the
va cemetery, the Rev. Dr.
q the Episcopal church. of
The funeral was delayed
.'Oaoay to await the arrival il
a oi son, F. A. Geer. Of Lo
i 0sltr and another from
wanna, Services at the grav
Soaducted BY the MonroN,
1 age and the G. A. R., Of whicl
- ,lsanlzations deceased was a
Il" % mambo,
1 cle' the four children mentioned
1 ~ s5 ls survived by his wife, VIII
-. - aim when the end came. an
IL, g Grandchildren. At the tim
e,ts'.s ts.,,ement from active servic,
\ H. l.saoer 10, 1922, Mr.. Geer ha
! -; soveted NO. /" position o
80 S'l'rity list of Northern pac
c"'.3. engineers for a number ,
'aaed on Page Twelve)
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30

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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30
Walter Cooper is no more.
Surrounded by his loved on

Surrounded by his loved ones beloved county
ralblazng pioneer answered the Reaper
Monday morning at 115 o'clock in the Cooper family residence
one OF the city oldest residential landmarks the
dwelling in the citys business district passing
there ENDS the OF OF the last members of that
of hardy honest fearless and progressive
pre builders who through hardshps deprivation
for the modern day comforts prosperity present
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30

can Legion, al close personal friends
of the diseased, marched in a body up
Main street to the church and, after
the services, to the Bozeman GENE,
terry, where interment was made.
Names Of PalIbearers
Those who served as honorary pail
bearers were: Nelson Story, Sr., Mel
son Story, Jr., E. NJ. Harris, J. K.
Armstrong, R. H. Dean, Dwight
Stone, J. L. Patterson, John Mitchell,
Ed. Rich, Samuel Cowan, Charles Cal
laghan, J. NJ. Hamilton, R. A. Cooley
Continued on Page Six
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-30
DEATH CALLS HON. WALTER COOPER
PROMINENT PIONEER Of BOZEMAN
HONORED RESIDENT PASSES MONDAY MORNING AT THE
COOPER RESIDENCE ON MAIN STREET; FUNERAL
HELD THIS AFTERNOON
Resident Since 1869

One of Last Surviving abazng Gaan County Pioneers and
Leaders in Progress of the Treasure State for Many
Answers Final Summons and Crosses Great Divide
Life of Activity, Progress and Honor Was BOze-
mans Most Civic Spirited and Forward looking Citizens.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
SHANK APPROVES
! CENT ADDITIONAL
ON CITY BUDGET
Now in Final Form to to Be
Submitted to Council
Aug, 4,

Mayor Shank today put the final
touches on the 1925 city tax levy
by making an addition Of cent to
the rate reached a week ago, when
he slashed the levy from S1.236 to
S1.045. The rate now will be S1.055
on each 500 OF taxable property.
Joseph L. Hogue, city controller,
has the budget in fiRal form to sub
nit to the council Aug. 4. the next
meeting. Only a levy Of s1.01 will
be submitted for the city. the park
board certifying the Ascent sinking
fund direct to the county auditor.
If the departments want any
more, they'll have to go to court or
have the council pass it," said the
mayor.
The. council has no power to in
crease levies, but members Of the
sanitary board will ask councilmen
for an added revenue. attorneys hold
ing that separate State statutes COW
er htat department.
The levies in final form, compared
m fha 1904 rate foIlOxrc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26

ging was dragging. Repairs were
necessary before the freight could
back into the siding to allow the
passenger to pass. They could not
be made before the passenger would
arrive. Eight minutes before the pas
senger was due a fiagman was sent
out. When 1,100 feet out he tagged
the passenger. the report says. The
passenger motorman applied his air
but the car slid down the grade into
the freight.
Other Rules Cited
The grass and weeds on both sides
Of the rails were heavy with dew,
the report says, causing the weeds
to fall over on the track causing
the wheels of the passenger to slide.
Under such conditions" the re-
port says, the car could not be
stopped in time to prevent a col
lis;on"
Rules 159, 163 and 1894 were also
violated in part, the report says.
They require crew TO ascertain
the last train due, and that in foggy
weather the trains must be kept
under control so that they canbe
stopped within range Of vision.
The company was ordered to re-
move weeds and keep them removed,
to insist the school of instruction be
instituted, and make a written re-
port to the commission each thirty
days for twelve months.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
HOURLY TEMPERATURE
Mr.. Fixit Is ON therJOb

Let Mr. Fixit get service for you at city hall
He enterprising whose job 1t is to see that
Indianapolis citizens well taken of by the city
fathers.
Fxit knows all the city employees from Mayor Shank
down to the cleaners and they all than
willing to assist him and you
You tell Mr.. Fix your difficulties with the sewage,
lights park conditions Streets anything else with
in the scope of the city hall workers and he endeavor to
get action for you.
He's been appointed the official go-between for the city
hall and citizens of Indianapolis.
However he will take care of reasonable requests only.
Anyone who hopes through Mr. Fxt get speeder out
of fine get his street paved for nothing should not try
get him work If your request reasonable just write
it in to Mr. Fixit of The Indianapolis Times.
This is service for Indianapolis Times readers
Why not take advantage of itf }s
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
STRATHMANN MAY
LOSE H|SLIQUOR
Judge Appears Reluctant to
Grant Order,

Conf1scation and destruction of
more than 700 gallons of wine and a
large quantity of beer found at the
home Of Edward c, Strathman, 1920
Central Ave, contractor, by police
In raid last year, was ordered by
John w. Hoffman. special judge in
Criminal Court, today.
Hoffman appeared reluctant to
grant the order asked by William
H Remy, prosecutor.
II will grant it If you insist" he
said, but it is reversible error, l
believe"
II will risk it," Remy answered,
and the order was issued
Frank A. Symmes, attorney for
Strathmann, Immediately filed mo-
tion for a new trial. which was over.
ruled. Appeal bond was fixed at
$1,000.
St'athmann was found guilty Of
violating prohibition laws by Holtz-
man several days ago and was fined
$3.50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
MARINE BAND
WILL PLAY HERE
Murat Temple to Bring
Presidents Own to City,

Charles J. Orbison. potenate of
Murat Temple. announced today
contracts had been signed for the ap-
pearance in Indianapolis Of the
United States Marine Band, under
the auspices of Murat Temple. Con-
certs will be given at Cadle taber-
nacle the afternoon ana evening of
Oct 81, it was stated.
The afternoon concert, Orbison
said, will be devoted mainly to school
children. Every youngster loves
a band" he said.
The band Is still under the direc-
ton of Capt. William E. Santelman
and comprises f1fty-five musicians,
many of whom are soloists. This
will be the first visit Of the famous
band to Indianapolis In many years.
Indianapolis will be the farthest
point West on it's tour, 1t was stated.
The concerts will be for the benefit
Of the Murat Temple pilgrimage
fund, it was announced.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26

Meanwhile Frank Cooper, 1916 S.
Keystone Ave, is one of a number
of citizens who spends a lot of his
spare time cutting the city's weeds
and trying to clean up trash piles.
For this privilege of cutting weeds
previous owners OF 'Cooper's prop
erty paid $50 assessment a year
ago. Cooper lives within 100 feet Of
the proposed boulevard along both
banks of Pleasant Run.
Cooper recalled. as he moved 90
the city property. that the street
commissioner, several weeks ago
warned property owners that unless
they cut the weeds on private prop
erty the city would cut them and
charge SO a lot.
Weed Fire Is Feared
Charity begins at home" Cooper
reflected.
He said he was cutting the weeds
on the city ground next TO his home
because he feared they. would catch
fire and the flames spread to his
house.
Residents on Orange st. between
State Ave. and Randolph St. have
another story. There Pleasant Run
flows through weeds and trash just
south of Orange st.
Houses on the south side OF the
street shown in the picture on the
right have been purchased by the
Turn to Page III
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26

The company was head entirely re-
sponsible for the accident in allow
ing grass and weeds to grow up
along the rails. which allowed a
passenger car to slide down a grade
and crash into freight car at the
bottom, which had been unable to
back into a switch because of
broken brake rigging. 1t also held
the company responsible IN that the
direct cause of the accident, accord
ing to the report. was violation of
Rule 172.
The rule requires that when a
train stops and another is to arrive
before the immoblie train can get
on to a switch, the fiagnan must go
2 900 feet away from his train with
lighted fuse or flag and also must
place a torpedo at the spot and
another not more than 200 nor less
than 100 feet from the first torpedo.
The report says the rule had not
been complied with, the flagman ad-
vancing up the track only 100 feet
and that no torpedos were placed.
Car Twenty Years Old
The report shows there is no au-
tomato signal protection on the line.
The passenger car was wooden and
had been in use twenty years. One
passenger in the large compartment
was not injured. Charles Vernon,
Maxwell, Ind. in the smoker lost. an
arm. The report says:
The commission is of the opinion
that had the smoking compartment
been well filled with passengers,
there would have been many serious
injuries and perhaps loss of life"
The report declares the freight
car plowed into the frame of the
passenger car eight feet.
The freight train stopped at
Shank siding, the crew called the dis
patcher and were told that the pas
senger was on time The dispatcher
also was notified that the brake rig
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
PLAYS DIFFERENT ROLE
Bosson, Tax Fighter, to Be on Gty's
Side Now.

When the 1925 city tax levies &c
to the State tax board for final ap-
Rroval, William Bosson. newly ap-
pointed city attorney. will play diff
ferent role at the hearing.
Bosson, who has been figuring
prominently in behalf of taxpayers
for reduced taxes, must now appear
in behalf Of the city, advocating the
new rate.
, But city officials believe Bosson
will argue just as long for the city
as he did against 1t in former years.
Especially when the rate is below
1924 and 1923 levies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
WOMAN WINS RELEASE
Judge Holds fine fer Sentence Had
Expired.

Katie Milton. who has been serv
ing a 120-day sentence In the In.
diana Womans s prison. was ordered
released on a writ Of habeas cor
pus by Judge Theophilus ]. Mol in
Superior Court Five today.
The contentioEof Lawrence Shaw.
her attorney, that she had been sent
TO PRISON on a sentence that had
been suspended, after the expiration
Of the. time of the sentence was
sustained.
The law provides that a suspended
sentence can not be enforced after
the length of time for which It, was
given has passed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
GOVERNMENT FILES SUIT
Alleges Pennsylvania Railroad Vio-
lated Safety Appliance Act.

Suit for 500 for violation of the
safety appliance act was filed by the
United States against the Pennsyl-
yania railroad in Federal Court to-
day.
Action was brought by Homer
Elliott, United States district at
torney, at the request Of the Inter
stae Commerce Commission. Com
mission alleged the railroad operated
a train between Bethevan, Ind, and
Gas City, Ind, with none OF the cars
in the train having brakes operated
by the engineer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
WHEAT RISES TO
HIGHER LEVELS
Advance of PIP Cents a
BuSheI Made.
By Times Special

bV I FWt5 DpbUTUE
CHICAGO. July 26.-Wheat adj
vanced to new high levels on the
crop at today's session of the Board
of Trade. Advances of from 2 u to
2% cents a bushel were made. July
wheat was quoted at $1.361z a bush
ell. September moved up to S135R.
December wheat was quoted at s13S.
The price advance. traders say, ,
was merely emphasis on the acute
shortage of bread grains and reah.
zation of foreigners that recessions
in values cannot be expected
Strength in wheat carried corn
from n to rs cents higher July
corn drought $1.O9A bushel.
September corn was quoted at $1.06.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
CHILD BITTEN BY DOG
Police Watch Animal for Possible
Signs of Rabies.

Police today were watching a dog
owned by F. B. Mccullough. 2539
Park Ave, for possible signs of ra-
bies.
The animal, police were told, bit
Agnes Kaleen, -. OF 2444 Park Ave,
Friday night. Her injuries were not
serious.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
CLASSES IN RULE OBSERVANCE
MUST BE HELD, MANDATE SAYS
Violations of Several Regulations Are
Cited-Weed Cutting Along Track
Is Directed-Failure to Place Tor
pedOes Mentioned.

The Union Traction Company today inundated by the
public service commission institute school of instruction for
all employees engaged in train service held regular
y until all employees who take part in handling any are
duly instructed to uniform construction application
the rules
The order made upon report of D. E. Matthews COM
mission investigator the wreck Shanks Siding seven
miles east of Indianapolis June 2 in which lost
and two employees injured
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
"Going to the Bottom"
GRAND JURY REPORTS
Second Degree Murder Charged in
One Indictment.

Twelve indictments against eight
defendants were returned by the
county gran djury today.
John Pickenpack, alias John Coll
man, was charged with second-de-
gree murder He is said to have
shot Henry Williams, colored, on
June 13.
Charles Smith was named in in
dictments charging burglary and
petit larceny.
William c. Rutherford, president
of the Indiana Bond and Mortgage
Company, was charged with issuing
fraudulent check on the company
for 1928. Robert McLemore was in
dicted on charges of grand larceny
and issuing fraudulent check.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
Kokomo Man Bankrupt

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy
was fled in Federal Court today by
David S. Murphy, dealer in Office
supplies at Kokomo, Ind. His debts
were listed at S4.45542 and his as.
sets, consisting chiefly of household
furniture. were s5S2.s5. according to
the schedule fled.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
GYRQ CLUB TO PICNIC
Program Arranged at Chicken
Dinner Place Wednesday.

Members of the Gyro Club will
spend the afternoon andi evening at
Pages Country Dinner place
Wednesday, according to notice sent
out today.
Program calls for athletic events
in the afternoon for the men and
bridge for the women. Dancing ip
the evening.
Committee in charge: Roy Gault
Winston Rambo, Hugh OConnor
and Eds Glass. Wives Of these
men will act as The LADIES com
mittee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
Building Materials Missing

Clifford Williams, building con-
tractor, 6o2 q. F. Wild Bank Bldg,
reported TO police today that s7me
one had carried away byilding ma
terials from houses which he is
erecting at Palmer and Minnesota
SITS. He said some Of the material
had been sfraced to nearby houses.
Police are investigating.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
BREEZE CUTS BAPTISM
While Bands Play, 470 Immersed in
Swimming Pool.

By UHfteu Pr665
COLUMBUS. Ohio, July 26.-While
band played "Oh, Happy Day" at
the waters edge and jazz orches-
ira kept dancers on the move in a
pavilion nearby, 470 International
Bible Students were baptised by i'm
mersion in the swimming pool of
Indianola Amusement Park this aft
ernoon.
A cool breeze sweeping across the
freshly filled pool reduced the mum.
Der Of candidates. Plans had been
made to baptise 700. Seventeen pas.
tors were at work IN the water i'm.
mersing candidateA
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
MINE EXPLOSION
KILLS TEN MEN
Bodies Recovered-Cause Of
Blast Undetermined,
Rn Nnited Press

By United Press
GATES, Pa. DULY 2e.-Ten miners
were killed in an explosion, at tho
Gates Mine of the H. C. Frick Coal
Company, Friday night. The bodies
were recovered today.
Cause of the explosion has not
been determined. One hundred and
twenty men were in the mine at the
time of the explosion.
An explosion occurred at the same
mine in 1922 and twenty-five men
were killed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
TROLLEY PANIC
Woman Fatally Hurt in Rush When
Fuse Blows.
BIZ United Press

BD United Press
MUNCIE, ind. July 26.-Mrs. Sib-
BILE Biglow, 7a, was fatally injured
and Mrs. Emma Benny, Mrs. Myrtle
Breeding and Mrs. Blanche Long
shore were hurt seriously when they
jumped from a crowded street car
here this morning during a panic
caused by the blowing out Of a fuse
on the car.
Mrs. Biglow was thrown violently
to the brick pavement and she died
a few moments later from internal
injuries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
MANUAL HIGH REUNION
Graduates From 1904 to 1909 Are
Invited.

Plans for a picnic Of Manual
training High School alumni from
1904 to 1909 at Garfield Park. Aug.
2. were announced today by Effie
Fowler Carter, 524-5 Merchants
Bank Bldg.
Postcards are being sent to all
alumni whose addresses are known.
Those who do not receive cards are
urged 70 come anyway.
A permanent organization has
been suggested.
Frederick E. Schortemeier, secre.
tary 10 Governor Emmett F. Branch,
will speak.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
MRS, KAERcHER DIES
Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in
Fall Friday.

Mrs. Elnora Kaercher, TO- of 225
w. Thirty-First ST., died at ST. Vim
cents Hospital this morning from
injuries sustained Friday, when she
fell twenty feet from second-story
porch, According to witnesses, Mrs.
Kaer cher was shaking some mats
and = railing gave way.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
GRAND Jury TO
PROBE HIGHWAY
GARAGE: REPORT
Remy Starts Work Inn
n1ediately Upon Request
of Governor Branch.

The Marion County grand jury
will be held through the summer
and will make a thorough in
vestlgation OF irregularities said to
have existed in the State garage Of
the Static highway commission.
William H. Remy, prosecutor, an
nounce.l today.
Remy asked Charles s. Wiltsie,
judge pro tenn. to hold the grand
jury, which was to have been dis
charged today. in session to take up
the investigation.
y Juryman Agrees
Wiltsie explained that ne ceased
to be Judge pro ten. today. and
Frank A. Symmes would succeed him
Monday and that the question should
be taken up with Symmes next week.
However, he said he had talked with
r. L. Dorsey, foreman Of the jury,
and Dorsey had stated the jury was
willing to remain in session for three
days next week at least. Symmes
will be called upon to take up the
matter early IN the week.
The statement was given out after
Remy received a letter from Gov
ernor Branch asking the inquiry.
The Governor sent the letter to
Remy late Friday after a conference
with members of the State shighway
commission.
"Going to the Bottom"
1--WE are going to do everything
the Governor has asked" Remy
said. I'VE will make every effort to
get at the bottom Of the affair and
will make a most thorough, search
ing and exhaustive investigation.
Turn to Page 1D
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
BANDITS GRAB S2,400
Holdup Cashier of Chicago Automo-
bile Supply Firm
BIZ United Press

By United Press
CHICAGO. July 26.-Two bandits
today held up Jacob Weisberg. cash
Ter of the Gelman & Company auto
mobile supply firm, and escaped with
$4,000. which Weisberg had just
drawn from the bank The robbers
fired two shots at their victim when
he resisted, but neither took effect.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
Paid Their Assessments Years Ago. but Weeds AND Old
Houses Still Mar View

Here's how the south side obtains boulevard"
Residents along Pleasant Run from Shelby Prospect SITS
thousands of dollars i'll assessmenhe city acquires
demned property and then it, weeds five feet hg
on city property and trash piles double in size.
And the south side waits
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
RUNOR, HIDE YOUR HEAD
Ringing Circus to Come Here Next
Month.
It's coming to town.

It's coming to town.
What? The big circus.
Townsend Walsh, representative
Of Ringing Brothers and Barnum &
Bailey Circus, was In Indianapolis
today making arrangements for his
big troupe TO play In Indianapolis,
Aug. 26.
This puts at rest humor that the
circus would not be here this year,
Indianapolis is still on the circus
map.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
WARMER WEATHER HERE
Increase in Temperatures Over Fri
day Noted.

Slight increase in temperature
over Friday was noted today. with
warmer weather forecast for Sun
day.
Sunday will be generally fair, the
weather bureau predicted.
Temperature this morning at 6
o'clock was SO; at it was 70.
Shortly after noon the thermome.
ter reached 80.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-26
FAIR PLANS
FINAL
81 ate Board of Agriculture Will Per
feet Program.

Final plans for the Indiana State
fair, in September, will be perfected
by the State board of agriculture
Tuesday and Wednesday.
The meeting will be the last before
the fair. E. J. Barker is president.