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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
1
The revised unofficial returns show Republican Busse elected mayor of Chicago by 13,016 over Dunne. The Republican city ticket wins except for treasurer R W Young, beaten by Democrat John Treager by 7,983. The city council remains 36 Democrats to 34 Republicans.
A Teton County legislator explains the passage of House Bill No. 285 repealing bounties on stock destroying animals and the special livestock tax. The measure transfers the estray fund to the state treasurer, with the attorney general’s opinion backing the repeal pending higher court rulings. The article cites county and state tax figures from the prior year.
Secretary Wilson issued final instructions to quarantine a large western region by districts to prevent cattle movement due to scabies. Affected states include Montana Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma with Montana counties Teton Chouteau Valley and Dawson named in the orders.
Judge C H Loud issues restraining order shielding the Picket from county commissioners actions after new bids were sought. The case centers on a two year county printing contract awarded by outgoing commissioners. An injunction to dissolve the order was denied after argument with Judge Fox disqualified.
Attorney General Galen vows vigorous enforcement of the Griffen anti gambling statute with confiscation of gambling paraphernalia and public nuisance abatements. He notes social games without stakes are legal but playing for consideration or using chips as stakes would violate the law.
John E Webb county treasurer reports 81914 72 on hand March 31 1907 distributed across General fund Contingent fund Road fund Poor fund Bridge fund Sinking fund Court House bond fund General school fund District school funds High school general fund State fund State Bounty fund Stock Indemnity fund Institute fund Personal property tax Estate of Geo Smith Court house fund Protested taxes and related entries in the county treasury records.
Pupils perform at Woodmen Hall Chateau on Friday evening April 5 as Miss Beaupre and Mrs Johnson accompany with piano solos, duets, vocal numbers, and instrumental pieces including selections from Czerny Liszt and Chopin, with trombone-like drills and a finale featuring multiple ensembles.
Real estate transfers filed this week include L F Easton and wife selling to Herman Van DeRict a half section in township 25 north range 4 west for 6800 dollars. John J Miller transfers about one half acre in section 1 township 33 north range 4 west to Martin Jacobson for one dollar.
E. E. Leech returned from Chicago with cattle sold at satisfactory prices. Rev W W Van Orsdel preached for the North Montana Mission. Sunday school children presented an entertainment raising 70 dollars for missionary work. Robert Ritchie, longtime Dupuyer resident, died last Tuesday and will be buried Thursday. he had been ill all winter and recently returned from Ontario seeking better health. he was about 52 and uncle to Robert Johnston.
The next regular examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held at the court house in Choteau on Friday April 26 1907 with a possible continuation the following day Endorsed by Netliz R Brown County Superintendent of Schools First published April 4 1907.
The Republican state ticket swept Michigan last Monday with a majority near 75,000, delivering a strong electoral showing for the party.
In Chateau, Sunday Easter March 31 1907, James Sulgrove and Christina McPherson united in marriage at the home of Mr and Mrs Thos L Thompson with Rev Geo Logan officiating. Sulgrove prominent attorney and former county attorney. McPherson sister of Mrs Thompson and native of Prince Edward Island. Both well known in Teton county.
The list for the week ending April 1, 1907 includes Mrs Elis Johnson. Recipients should call for advertised letters and pay one cent. C H Drake, P M.
Helena April 2. Percy Kennerly formerly of the city and a Carlisle graduate is reported under arrest at Browning on a rape charge. Deputy Marshal Guthrie left yesterday to attend the hearing.
Across Montana, Republicans won most municipal races last Monday except Great Falls where Democrats swept the mayor and city offices. Butte Helena Anaconda Bozeman and Missoula saw Republican gains or dominance, while Red Lodge and Livingston showed mixed results and Missoula backed a Citizens ticket. Billings re elected Fred H. Foster as mayor by six vote plurality.
The Montane legislature enacted a hay measurement statute defining tonnage by stack volume. It specifies 422 feet for top quality hay after 60 days to six months, then 340 cubic feet per ton if over six months. other hay uses 420 cubic feet per ton after 60 days to one year, with mutual agreement after one year. The method uses width and length to compute cubic feet, then divides by the statutory ton cubic footage.
Commissioner Ballinger of the General Land Office announces that the Flathead Indian reservation in Montana will not be opened for settlement this year. He says preliminary work cannot be completed before next year and cautions the public against unauthorized offices registering entries.
Former Congressman G A Grow died at his Glenwood Pennsylvania home after a long illness linked to old age. He was elected to Congress in 1851, spent 40 years in retirement, returned to office 13 years ago, and retired four years ago at age 82.
Bids will be received until April 1907 for breaking any part of 500 acres of land south of the Teton river at the ST ranch. Address A J Baker Choteam.
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