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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
1
In Great Falls two Republicans and two Democrats win alderman seats with Ward three flipping to Republican by 45 and Ward four returning a Democrat majority of 21. In Helena Richard B. Purcell, Democrat, defeats incumbent Vrack Edwards by 77.
After a tense aldermen election the Citizens ticket carried the day electing Mayor De C F Gepkins Julius Schfeldt and Wu Tr Duke to first ward posts and Judge Kuhr to second ward aldermanship.
In Bozeman the Democratic tickets won the first two wards while Republicans carried the third and fourth. The Socialist ticket in the fifth ward polled about 30 votes, reflecting a divided result across the city.
The Livingston village election produced two Republican aldermen and one Democratic alderman.
Stevensville held its warmest municipal election as 89 registered voters produced nearly full turnout. The anti saloon League aligned candidates mostly lost, with FE O Lewis the sole exception who pledged no faction.
Fort Benton reports a calm election with a single alderman candidate in each ward J W Huse L D Sharp and F Js Strana han. Voters chose mayor with 60 ballots. C G H Ivers won over three quarters of votes against late entrant Frank McDonald.
Socialists badly beaten as four Democrats and two Republicans win alderman seats in Anaconda on Monday. The results yield a Democratic majority in the new city council.
Hillburn was elected mayor of Kalispell by 59 votes over Republican Logan. All aldermen elected were Democratic, and Chap man narrowly defeated Buckingham for treasurer by three votes. Wallace, the Republican, won the police judge post, leaving Democrats in control of the city machinery.
In Red Lodge the annual city election produced a large turnout with many split ballots. No mayor was elected as S. D. Mettier and T. R. B. tied on the citizens ticket, signaling a disputed result and a stalled choice for city leadership.
In the first ward Lewis Chap man defeated W A Tal mage though Chap man ran as an independent by petition while on the socialist ticket. Socialists supported him at the last moment and placed his name on their ballot.
Butte held a smooth city election for eight ward aldermen, two year terms. Winners with pluralities: First ward Jerry Sullivan 12, Second ward A J O'Donnell 66, Third ward Peter Naughton 8, Fourth ward Carroll 203, Fifth ward J A Ryan 279, Sixth ward Jerry Mullins 186, Seventh ward S A Winscott 2, Eighth ward James Doull. All anti trust nominees were labor party endorsed.
The fusion ticket, labeled as composed of Republicans and Democrats, swept the field with all three of its Germanic candidates elected. Three tickets competed the fusion independent and socialist groups, but the vote passed off smoothly without incident.
Missoula voters chose a Republican majority in the city election. Three of four aldermen and the police judge seat went to Republicans. In Ward Two Woohestenbostel defeated Democrat Sam Dawson by 74 votes. Democratic City Treasurer candidate Harry Small won over Republican Darbee by 235 votes.
The Citizens Reform Party won a sweeping municipal victory in Llavre with Dr. Newman elected mayor by 271 votes. Each ward supported the ticket by large margins.
April 0 may have passed quietly in Conrad Cuat with a well attended school election. James Hughes reelected trustee unanimously. Johnnie Sullivan resigns from a 7 block post. Trustees electing and extending a call to Rev Cobleigh who will serve at least six months. Local social notes list visitors and small town movements.
Incomplete returns from the April 2, 1904 election in Teton County for trustees of the Free High School will be canvassed by county commissioners on April 11. Full results will be published in the next issue.
Local items report Holbrook named manager of M N Gordons store in Conrad and Sharlie Heighton gravely ill. Leech leases Wilcox ranches for two years. Dupuyer school election seen quiet with Dr M Coffey replacing Charles Rappold. Coffey receives 50 votes and Mrs Gervland one. Robare trustees amend law and hold forenoon election. Conegil Morgan and Messevar elected. Rotare and Ish Gake results listed with multiple candidates. Desert land act debate noted. Great Falls Tribune questions irrigation sentiment amid county opposition to desert land withdrawal. Potter reports scab eradicated in sheep. Kingsbury case verdict favors defendant. district court appeal planned. Local business visits include Carl Harris bringing Germans to aid at store. Alfred Harris away on business. Kunkel installed as Woodmen clerk. Ladies whist club meets at Mrs PLA Prince. Mrs J W Quail wins first prize.
Four candidates vie for school board. Lewis Savik wins long term seat and Fincher takes short term. Voter totals: Savik 38 Fincher 35 Monkman 19 Findley 16. A people’s committee forms to safeguard furniture and school order after ballots counted. Nearby residents and travel notes follow with social event details and local movements.
Choteau hosts visitors including Eustice Woods from trapping in the mountains and Henry Duell en route to G M Coffey's. George Porter and wife, B J Smith, C G Monkman and others travel for town business and social visits with friends in Choteau and surrounding areas.
Bids will be received until 6 pm on Saturday April 25 1904 for painting the outside woodwork of the Chateau public school building. Further information can be obtained by addressing the undersigned.
The Beaster Service at the Methodist church drew about 250 attendees with a 1 p m start. The Sunday school enrollment exceeds 200, up 90 this quarter, cradle roll holds 21 babies, the name department 30 members, and Bible class led by Prof Guthrie has 60 members. The Easter collection reached $53.00 and the aim is to engage 390 individuals with departmental work.
John W Burrows a former resident of this county and Mon tana died last Sunday morning at John Gray's home in Armington from a lung tumor after a six month illness He was born in Lindon Ontario in 1861 where his parents and two sisters reside He ran butcher shops at Choteau Dupuyer and on the ceded strip) Burial plans pending
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