Fire Nearly Destroys Chateau Building
Fire in the Chateau house basement threatened a major blaze as flames spread to the attic. Volunteer firemen halted the spread with three streams, saving the structure. property losses near 2500 dollars with no insurance. Mayor Morgan attended a Geysers to Glaciers meeting on road work across the Blackfoot reservation and plans to raise 5000 dollars.
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Chotéau
Hodgskiss
Bsoner
Chateau
de Haas
Morgan
Helena
Blackfoot Reservation
Highway Commission
Edy
Harlow
Park
Montana
Mondak
Glacier Park
Roosevelt Highway
Dakota Line
Mathers
Albricht
National Parks
Washington
Indian Department
Greene appoints irrigation district commissioners for Bynum area
Judge J J Greene appointed five commissioners to govern the new Bynum Irrigation District which will build a distributing system to water more than 30000 acres near Bynum. E B Noble W D Jones both of Bynum Charles Suiste and Henry Weist of Agawam J W Kerr of Farmington were named. The group met to qualify and plan early construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
J. J. Greene
Whchh
E. B. Noble
W. D. Jones
Charles Suiste
Henry Weist
Agawam
J. W. Kerr
Farmington
Easter at Methodist Church Promises Sunrise Worship
Easter services at the Methodist Church include a sunrise devotion at 6 30, morning worship at 10, infant and adult baptisms, reception of new members, a 11 30 Sunday school Easter program, an Epworth League meeting at 6 30, and an evening cantata with a pastor's sermon. The Sunday school aims to meet a 200 centenary fund目标.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Correction on City Election Date Issued
A correction notes an error in last week's issue about the city election date. The correct date is April 5 rather than April 16, and the notice clarifies the official schedule.
Two More Files For Trustee In District No 1
Two candidates filed petitions for trustee in District No 1. James S. Innes, deputy county clerk, will oppose E N Haugen for the two year term, while S T Wiprud will oppose J C Morgan for the three year term. A vote will decide a possible two mill tax levy to raise teachers salaries and complete the school plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James‘s. Innes
E. N. Haugen
S. T. Wiprud
J. C. Morgan
Puita
Civil Actions Filed in District Court This Week
The clerk's office records show several civil actions filed in the past week including Libby Yards Co versus Louis Berring, Ken R. Johnson versus C H Asselsting Jr in note suit, Corporate Loan Co versus J P Raior for foreclosure of mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the District Court
Libby Yards Co
Louis Berringer
Ken. R. W. Johnson
TV Social Affair at DeYong Home Celebrates Miss Bunell
Last Thursday at the DeYong residence Miss Helen Sweat hosted a surprise birthday party for Miss Marie Bunnell. Bridge games ran late as a large cake and candles marked the guest of honor's celebration with gifts from attendees including Nell O’Nell Mildred Houck Hazel Thomson Ruth Sweat and Mrs DeVorg among others. The Catholic Ladies Auxiliary plans a candy sale at Hirshberg's store Saturday afternoon.
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DeYong
Helen ‘Sweat
Marie Bunnell
Nell O’nell
Mildred Houck
Hazel Thomson
Ruth Siweat
DeVorg
Coffés
Hirshberg
Slaughter's Print Claim on Starved Elk Sparks Debate
The Sun River guide Jack Slaughter publishes in the Great Falls Leader alleging elk starvation in the Sun River watershed. An elk photo he cites is disputed as a 1914 Stecker shot at Blacktail Creek, not starvation, with claims of duplicated imagery and sale of copies.
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Jack Slaughter Slaughter
Sun River Guide
Great Falls
Sun River
Leader
Slaughter
Acantha
Sinlighter
Blacktail Creek
Stecker
Sun River Canyon
Ballard Dies of Heart Failure at Home
Mrs. U O Ballard, 39, died suddenly at her west town home Sunday afternoon from heart failure. Survived by husband working in Great Falls and four children Glenn 16 Iona 13 Gladine 10 and Charles 8. Funeral services were held at the M E church Wednesday under Eastern Star with interment in Choteau cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. O. Ballard
M. E
Choteau
The Sequence of History and the Brotherhood of Man
An exploration of a historical sequence from Moses to Washington and Wilson, arguing the rise of a universal brotherhood. It discusses Caesar as a priest leader, his attempts at a world state, Caesar’s assassination, Constantine’s pact, and the tension between spiritual and temporal power shaping a future League of Nations.
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Universal Community of Mankind
Universal Church
League of Nations
Brotherhood of Man
Inter Church World Movement
American Association For International Conciliation
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Y. M. C. A. Knights of Columbus
The
Red Cross
Moses
Caesar
Christ
Constantine
Washington
Lincoln
Wilson
Julius Caesar
Maximus
Popular
Rome
Gaul
Peace
Public School Notes On Students And Activities
Mrs C J B Stephens visited in grades two and four as Richerd returned after eight weeks with inflammatory rheumatism. Ward children joined fourth and fifth grades, while Perry siblings moved away to finish the year. Earl Wiggins remains hospital bound due to burns, more serious than initially thought. Bobby McGregor celebrated a birthday with a class party and keys went missing from a pupil's desk prompting a reward offer. An Art exhibit from Belmont Massachusetts will be housed in Choteau in late April at the forestry bureau rooms, Larson building, with daily shows and a pink tea possibly. Next Saturday a school trustees election is held and trustees seek permission to raise teacher pay and complete the building addition. Easter vacation for teachers and students runs Friday April 9 and Monday April 12.
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C. J. B. Stephens
Richerd
Kenneth
Eliot
Maurice Ward
Bessie
Ned Perry
Earl Wiggins
Bobby McGregor
Choteau
Belmont
Mass
Chateau
Forestry Bureaut
Larson
Pink Tea Delights Guests at M. E. Church Parlor
Mrs. Looney's division of the Ladies' Industrial hosted a successful pink tea in the church parlors last Friday afternoon. The rooms featured a Japanese theme with pink cakes and ices served to more than a hundred guests, earning praise for both financial and overall success.
Chicago foot specialist to visit Chateau Mercantile Co
Dr. Orlo of Chicago foot specialist will be at the Chateau Mercantile Co. Monday and Tuesday April 26 and 27 to fit arches supports and related items. Examination free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlo
Chicago
Chateau Mercantile Co
Mary Adeline Sanderson Dies at One Year Old
Little Mary Adeline Sanderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Sanderson died last Friday at the family home near Blackleaf ranger station after a two day illness Interment was in Cho eau cemetery at 10 o clock Saturday morning.
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Mary Adeline Sanderson
Home Nursing Course Led by Miss Johnson
Miss Lillian Johnson arrives to head the Red Cross home nursing course starting Monday April 5. Two daily classes will meet at 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m in the Stockman's State Bank basement.
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Lillian Johnson
Red Cross
Stockmen's State Bank
High School Calendar and Graduation Preparations
The faculty outlined spring activities including April 9 senior play The Mistress of St Ives and May 6 graduation plus a May 7 Junior Prom. Track signups total at least 25, with practice beginning immediately. Wardella Redmond left for Wyoming, and senior rehearsals for the play and declamations continue ahead of events.
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St. Ives
Wardella Redmond
Wyoming
St Germain Pleads Guilty Pro Medicine Case Pro
The State of Montana case against Adolphus St Germain and Geo Willett for burglary was heard before Judge Greene. Willett’s charge was dismissed while St Germain pleaded guilty and received a suspended five to ten year sentence with probation at Deer Lodge. The jury was dismissed after the case. Ila C Luce and Raymond Luce divorce hearing followed.
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State of
Montana
Adolphus St. Germain
Geo. Willett
Greene
Willett
St. German
Deer Lodge
Ila C. Luce
Raymond Luce
Local Births, Visits, and Easter Services Reported
Mrs. Larson is ill at Chateau hospital. Mr and Mrs L J Otness moved from Great Falls and reside in their recently purchased house. Lars Nasset left for Spokane to be with his ill son Lawrence. Miss Vivienne Stinson returned from Great Falls to care for her mother. Rev Evile will conduct Easter morning services. Mrs Martin Hanson and sons from Stevensville are visiting Mrs Arthur Davidson. Mrs Hugh Rose and children from Brady, and Mrs John Brekke and Mrs Bob Bruce with daughters from Fairfield visited Oluf Linfieth. The Suffragettes Convention by the Woman's auxiliary attracted strong attendance and raised 68 for the auxiliary hall fund.
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Evile
Martin Hanson
Stevensville
Miont
Arthur Davidson
Hugh Rose
Brady
John Brekke
Bob Bruce
Fairfield
Oluf Linfieth
Woman's Auxiliary
City Election Ballot Names Filed For Local Races
Petitions for mayor J. C. Morgan and aldermen A. J. Flynn first ward and J. G. Jackson second ward were circulated this week and filed. Their names will appear on the official ballot next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Morgan
A. J. Flynn
First Ward
J. G. Jackson
Second Ward
Pendroy School Dedication Attended by Local Officials
County Superintendent Ruth Sweat L A Foot and A B Guthrie attended the Pendroy dedication Friday evening. Foot spoke on True Americanism while Sweat Guthrie addressed better schools and education. J M Roth cashier of the Bank of Pendroy gave a short address and pupils presented a program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sweat
L. A. Foot
A. B. Guthrie
Pendray
Mr. Foot
Miss Sweat
Mr. Guthrie
J. Ms Roth
Bank of Pendroy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wea
Choteau House
Bynum Rari Y Irrigation
Weather Report
A. C. Burbank
Weather Bureau
Methodist Church
Israel
Hymin
First National Bank
U. 0
Ballard
Citizens State Bank
ST. Germain
Ffaarmington
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