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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
8
The report on file with the county clerk itemizes 145 024 88 dollars on hand as of March 31 1912 distributed across funds. Totals include multiple small balances such as 21909 26 4079 09 32121 23 and 3560 00 with remaining figures listed in the county treasury ledger.
L. Gap S. E. Brokaw visits his Gap business. Richard Vaniiken works on his ranch this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. Ferris host their son Rollie. Mrs. Woods and two boys visit Mrs. Hauxwell. Walter L. Woods family move from Great Jackson to the Gap. Mrs. Koning welcomes a sister arriving from overseas. H. K. Perris and family dined at Gordon ranch Sunday.
Notice is given that Guy S Jameson of Chateau Montana owner of a 1907 homestead entry for wz ned w2 sel. he will prove final commutation on April 16 1912 before A O Warner U S commissioner at Chateau Montana with witnesses Dirk Hooyenga Hans Christian Hansen Roy W Putnam and George A Boutilier all of Choteau Montana.
Fairfield Miss Constantine and Miss Beach with friends from Great Falls plan an Easter vacation visiting homesteads and routes include Bynum to Great Falls via Lytle. Local teachers, a masquerade, and field work dominate a busy week with town residents moving to ranches and homesteads.
Dutton Miss Laga Wiprud finished a course at Great Falls Commercial College and returned home. Sam Haralson comes from Kalispell to homestead locally. Armburger and Alderman prepare to receive a new steam plow outfit. Lawrence Range came home Monday after Great Falls. Some local farmers begin seeding. Geo Sollid made a business trip to Great Falls. Sam Spencer sold his ranch on the Teton River to a Washington party and moves to Great Falls. A large crowd attended Miller's Hall dance last Friday night. John Howanah is building a house on his homestead this week. Mr. Marcum returned from Idaho after wintering there.
Notice is given by George Sollid administrator of Pauline Pfund estate. Creditors and all persons with claims must exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Address for claims is George Sollid’s office in Dutton Montana. Dated March 18 1932. George Sollid Administrator Bratland and Andrews Attorneys for Administrator. First pub 3 21 12.
Mrs John Tyler and her children left for their ranch home at Bear Byuum after winter in town for school advantages. Special Easter services with music are set at the Methodist church next Sunday and all are invited. Miss J W Warrisson, a Great Falls high school teacher, visited on her way to a homestead near Bynum. Raymond Braasch, formerly of this community, now in the Boulder School for the Blind after losing both eyes in a mine blast, is learning a suitable occupation.
Brother Van Orsdel preached at the Methodist church Saturday and Sunday to large crowds. This visit likely marks his last to the Chateau charge this conference year before he moves on to Byrum Dupuyer and Valier.
A Wellander of Shelby reports ongoing development on many oil claims in Shelby county and says the county division movement is gaining momentum. He mentions rumors that Conrad plans a new county, possibly isolating Cut Bank, prompting local interest.
A letter from Mrs. Hannah H Bradbury says she will leave London on April 11 to return to her longtime home in Helena after a four month visit. She enjoyed her stay despite wet weather and rekindling old friendships. She notes the coal strike in England has halted factories and left workers idle.
The District Court of Montana requests the defendant James Weidert answer a divorce complaint filed by Bessie Weidert. The action cites abandonment for over a year and failure to provide necessaries despite income, with service details and a 20 day response window from summons. The clerk James Gibson records the notice dated March 12, 1912, with attorney David J. Ryan listed.
Jessie F Stonehouse of Bynum Montana filed intention to make final proof to establish land claims in parcel described in desert land entry 2620. Proof to be presented before John W Shields U S Commissioner at Conrad Montana on April 11 1912 witnesses include Albert W Parker William A O Neal Alaska Rolland and William Stonehouse E L Barnes Register
E L Barnes registers notice of intention to make final five year proof for homestead entry B11 03947 covering sw4 sw4 section 2w2 nw4 section 11 township 25n range 4w Montana Meridian before A C Warner at Chateau on April 20 1912. Witnesses include John Jackson Elias Rekdahl of Farmington and Alexander Truchot Peter C Truchot of Choteau.
The Guild will offer pastries bread and home made candies for care at the Hirshberg store every Wednesday and Saturday during Lent.
Glidden black wire priced at 3.40 per hundred and galvanized at 3.70 per hundred. 80 rods of Glidden special galvanized wire offered for 82.50 by Rogers Templeton Lumber Co Power and Dutton.
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