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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
4
Malcolm Gillis named spesimaster of Butte with George Irwin as vice. The move draws general Republican support and a favorable response from the state.
An official Washington opinion states it is impossible to naturalize Canadian half-breeds as United States citizens under section 2161 of the Revised Statutes. The inquiry, requested by Fergus County district court clerk, asks whether mixed ancestry Canadians can gain naturalization rights.
The seed called Griffin law took effect on April 1, and Teton County’s sigakoonkeepers have shut down games and hidden gambling paraphernalia. Playing cards for Winks becomes a crime and even negotiating for them is unlawful. Patrons must pay for drinks, and the prospect of enforcement may financially impact the galoon-Paaper and his patron if observed.
Local news notes Dr H W Power of Conrad and Peter Byrand of Farmington visiting Great Falls. District court term set for Chateau next Monday. Martin Jacobson of Cut Bank named United States Commissioner by Judge Hunt. Butte and Anaconda papers resume after six weeks of strike. Wim J Watson and Ida A Pauley wed in city. Sheriff McKenzie back from Swift Current after serving papers in May v Cassidy case.
Miss Rebecca Acton came back from Cut Bank last Saturday evening after successfully completing a school term. It is probable she will return to Cut Bank as a teacher when the school reopens.
Over the past week many geese and ducks crossed this area heading north. A few robins and meadowlarks appeared at Chateau suggesting spring may come soon or that birds are misled by weather. uncertainty remains.
The Teton County Fair Commission, appointed by the board of county commissioners, will meet at Chateau on Monday April 15 for organization and other business. The group faces hard work to improve the second fair over last year, but members are determined to succeed.
American Lady line of shoes and ox fords at Jos. Hirshberg & Co. Thos. L. Thompson, laid up with inflammatory rheumatism, is able to be around town again. For later a driving team weighing ten to eleven hundred, a pair of light work harness and a spring wagon. Enquire at the Acantha office.
The Fort Peck Indian reservation lowers grazing permit rates to one dollar per head for cattle and one dollar fifty per head for horses. The new prices take effect on May 1.
James J. Hill steps down as president of the Great Northern railway, and is succeeded by his son L. W. Bill. The elder Hill becomes chairman of the board of directors.
Next Saturday is school election day with candidates John R. Gleason and Wm Hodgkiss. The notice urges every friend of the school to vote. Soo Son, Gem restaurant owner, reports a marriage in San Francisco to a Chinese woman on March 2 and plans to arrive in Chateau soon. Town youths are asked to prepare tin cans and cow bells.
Percy A. Corey and Mrs. Jennie L. Rupert, both of Collins, were married in this city last Sunday with Rev. W. D. Luther officiating. The couple are prominent local residents and friends join the Acantha in extending hearty congratulations.
Carlos Warfield, president of the Teton Co-Operative Reservoir, told the Acantha last Saturday the company intends to begin work on the reservoir as soon as safe in spring and believes completion will occur before fall.
The National Magazine lauds Joseph M. Dixon of Montana as a bright energetic former congressman. It notes Dixon’s rising status as Montana’s senator on March 4 and imagines his future refinement and dignity as he transitions from congressman to senator.
Executors of the last will of John Kipp deceased notify creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims to be exhibited at Hotel Browning Browning Montana, the executor's business place. Dated April 3 1907. JosefH Kipp Broward J Crort Executors with D Baldwin attorney for executors. First pub April 4 1907.
Notice is given that Walter S. Clark of Bynum Montana has filed to prove desert land claim No 649 for sections 1 2 12 township 26 north range 8 west before A Warner U S Commissioner at Chateau Montana on April 22 1907. Witnesses: Peter Kelly Link Humble Cora H Clark William M D Wright. First pub March 14 1907.
Barton W S Armstrong contests desert land entry 305 leased by Mable Stout alleging lack of annual statements and final proof since 1905. Hearing set for April 15 1907 before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Great Falls Montana. publication ordered due to service difficulties.
Washington D C February 1 1907 sealed bids for the sale of merchantable dead timber and live timber marked for cutting on about 174 acres along the South Fork of the Teton River in Lewis and Clark Forest Reserve Montana will be received until April 5 1907. Minimum bid 1 25 per thousand feet with a $50 deposit per bid. Timber exempt from sale on valid claims. For details contact Forest Supervisor Kalispell Page S Bunker or Acting Forester WM T Cox.
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