Willow Creek oil drilling planned this summer
Chateau Oil and Gas Co announces a summer drilling program on the Willow Creek structure after funding hurdles. President Jos. I. Liberty says the field shows strong indications per geologist findings and the company aims to resume development, seeking capital to retain larger rights for shareholders.
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Jos. I. Liberty
Chateau’ Oil & Gas Co
Liberty
Willow Creek
Chateau Oil and Gas Company
Nenich
Stebinger
U.S
Teton County
Chateau Oil and Gas Co
Mayhem charge against rancher dismissed
Flyink P. Goodwin Muddy Creek rancher faced a mayhem charge from sheepherder Joseph Caverley but the case was dismissed after a preliminary justice court hearing for lack of evidence. Caverley alleged an assault occurred February eighteen resulting in the loss of his right eye during a struggle over a rifle.
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Flyink P. Goodwin
Muddy Creek
Joseph Caverley
J. E. DeHaas
Justice Court
Caverley
Goodwin
District Court
Justice de Haas
Sheriff Cancy and Reiquam in county race for sheriff
A report notes Deputy Reiquam’s resignation request by Sheriff Martine and his July candidacy for the Republican nomination. Shirley Wallace named to fill the vacancy. Reiquam praised as an efficient and principled official, with supporters hoping for an August nomination victory to lead a Teton county sheriff’s administration.
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Martine
Wm. Reiquam
Reiquam
Shirley ‘Wallace
Teton” County
Sheriff’s Office
Former Teton County resident dies at Conrad
John W. Shields, aging 67 and native of Scotland, died at his Conrad home after a two year illness with paralysis. A longtime public official, he served as United States commissioner and justice of the peace in Conrad and was an early county surveyor. Survived by widow, a daughter Jessie Shields of Great Falls, and son David W. Shields of Conrad. Funeral held in Conrad yesterday afternoon with Elk Lodge members in charge.
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John W. Shields
Conrad
Mr. Shields
Sdéotland
Shields
United States
Teton County
Great Falls
Canada
Mir.Shields
David W. Shields
Wobbles Easter Dance at K P Hall Next Tuesday
Arrangements nearly complete for a lively Easter dance by the Indies with flossy bonnets in windows. Chateau Jazzites provide peppy music and there are prizes, eats, stunts, and an Egg Dance before supper. Tickets 50 cents. April 18 at nine o clock.
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Indies
K. P
Chateau Jazziteers
K. P. Hall
Local grade school elects staff for next year
Julian D. Ray was reelected municipal of the local grade school board. Miss Avis Swanson and Mrs. Harry T. Stong resigned. Mrs. J. D. Ray was elected to fill Swanson’s vacancy. Prof. Ray will teach the eighth grade. Remaining staff include Lilian Steele first grade, Lillian Dean second, Ruth Daugherty third, Vandewark fourth, Ruth Sebelist fifth, H. Craig sixth, and Mrs. Ray seventh.
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Julian D. Ray
Avis ‘Swanson
Harry T. Stong
J. D. Ray
Miss Swanson
Prof
Ray
Lilian Steele
Lillian Dean
Ruth Daugherty
Vandewark
Ruth Sebelist
H. Craig
Garlic vs Lutefisk Exhibition at High School Arena
Two teams from the Chateau Athletic club will meet on April 20 in a first ever demonstration of garlic versus lutefisk as training foods for athletes. Captains are Arthur Hirshberg and S T Wiprud. proceeds go to the high school athletic association. Tickets 25c and 15c. arrive early to avoid crowding and odor.
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Arthur Hirshberg
Italy
Eddie
Chateau Athletic Club
High School Athletic Association
Election of officers at the Chateau Woman's Club
Choteau notices show an election of officers to be held at club rooms next Tuesday with full attendance urged. The Chateau Woman's Club organized in December 1916 and a 1922 invitation to join emphasizes town improvement through women's efforts.
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Chateau Woman’s Club
Choteau Acantha
Choteau
J. C. Taylor
Forest Protection Week urges care to save Montana timber
Governor proclamation marks Forest Protection Week from April 16 to 22 and Arbor Day on April 22. Supervisor Rush TM urges readers to prevent fires, recounting two camper fires on Lewis & Clark forest that could have burned thousands of acres. The Lewis & Clark Forest spans 1,093,360 acres with valuable timber, grazing, and scenery.
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United States
Supervisor Rush
Pea Forest Office
Lewis & Clark Forest
Glacier Park
Big Blackfoot River
Chinese Wall
Scapegoat Mountain
Pentagon
Lewis & Clark, Forest
Big Ranch Suit Set for April 14 in Helena
In a 1919 Teton county suit transferred to Lewis and Clark district court, W. H. Scott sues A. K. Prescott of Helena for accounting over a alleged 1905 partnership in South Pondera Ranch Co. The case seeks one third ownership of lands stocks and trusteeship of 2400 shares. Trial before Judge Poorman is scheduled for April 14 in Helena.
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Teton County
Scott
Prescott
William Reiquam Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Teton County
In a formal declaration addressed to Teton County voters he states his intention to seek the Republican nomination for sheriff at the August primaries. He cites his record as a deputy and citizen and pledges fair, impartial enforcement of laws if nominated and elected.
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WM. Reiquam
Woman's Club Social Survey Committee Chosen
In preparation for a social survey of Teton county the local Woman's Club formed a committee to lead the project. Members named are Mrs. A DeYong Miss A Lian and Mrs. Clarence Looney. Once blanks and equipment arrive canvassers will be appointed and survey work begun.
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Woman's Club
Teton County
A.deyong
A. Lian
Clarence Looney
Forest Fire Prevention Message by W. M. Rush
A brief statement urges quick action to extinguish small fires and stresses public cooperation as essential to protect the value and beauty of National Forests.
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W. M. Rush
Biggest land deals in Teton county completed
P. A. Meagher acting notes a major sale by Ter.County Colonization Co. The Allen Gamble ranch of 1000 acres near Chateau sold to Chas Davis for about $39,000. Davis plans to move this spring, adding to existing 1000 acres in Freeze Out Basin, becoming one of the county’s largest landowners. Meagher expects this to trigger a broader local real estate revival this summer.
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Colonization Co
Allen Gamble
Chas Davis
Gamble
Chateau
Davis
Mr. Davis
Meagher
Teton County
Annual County Track Meet Plans Take Shape
Gratifying interest grows for the forthcoming annual county school track meet to be held in Chateau Thursday and Friday May 11 and 12. Events include stock judging, arithmetic and spelling contests, exhibits, an evening program with Miss Amalie Knobel. A loving cup goes to the top school. medals to top five individuals. ribbons and banners for winners. free noon beverages for visitors.
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Chateau
Edythe Saylor
Amalie Knobel
Jury Finds Rancher Not Guilty In Fence Destruction Charge
A jury in J. E. DeHaas justice court, Saturday, acquitted Grover C. Parker of destroying a neighbor Robert Fairburns fence. The case said he cut the fence to shorten access to a hay stack but Parker testified he repaired it immediately and left it in good shape. Defense attorney was T. H. Pridham. county attorney Geo W. Magee prosecuted.
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Justice Court
J. E. DeHaas
Grover C. Parker
Robert Fairburn
Parker
T. H. Pridham
Geo. W. Magee
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William Wallace Jr
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