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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
1
Reports note Pires damages in the San Bernardino forest California and a Canadian push for 20000 harvest hands for ten weeks. Population center now six miles southeast of Columbus Indiana. Replies discuss tariff treaty votes and proposed road and bond plans across the United States.
Persons appeared before Clerk of the Court Gibson since July 1 and declared intention to become U S citizens. Marshal Stearns of Farmington born Iowa July 22. James Driscoll of Chateau born England July 17. Moruz Letz of Farmington born Russia July 17. Michael Dunne of Conrad born Ireland July 15. Betsy Pederson of Bynum born Norway July 13. Willie Reinhold Schultz of Dupuyer born Manitoba July 10.
Only 44 legislators replied to Representative B Law on voting in an extra session for the primary law. Two said they would oppose, 42 favored with possible modifications. Senator T O Larson expressed unreserved support. Law seeks 52 votes for majority backing the measure.
Judge Ewing and stenographer P C Silk conduct the July term in town. Probate work advances and docket items move forward. The G G Cooper case is dismissed for lack of evidence. W W Johnson pleads guilty to forgery and receives no sentence. Buford H Porter granted a divorce from Florida Porter. An information is ordered in the Fred Davis cattle rustling case. A Lachout will decree is expected after Judge Ewing’s return. Krofft and Farmers Co operative Canal matter is under advisement. Reickhoff ranch seeks injunction against DeCoursey pending ruling.
A fine Sunday rain fell in Chateau about 12:15 for about ninety minutes. It helped dry land crops though not enough to satisfy needs and hindered haying. Muddy roads and water in streets marked the impact, with Shelby, Walter and Conrad reporting rain too. More showers kept the ground moist through Tuesday and yesterday.
The next regular examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held at the courthouse in Chateau Montana on August 25 1911 and continue the following day if necessary. Nettie R Brown Superintendent of Schools.
All day meeting at Brady Montana with dinner encouraged and services conducted by district superintendent Rev W W Van Orsdell assisted by Rev G Heizer and Rev P W Haynes S S missionary for the N Montana conference. Services at 10 30 am 2 30 pm and 8 00 pm.
Record of actions and decisions by the Board of County Commissioners of Seton County Montana during a special July term in 1911. Includes agenda items, votes, and official orders adopted by the board.
At the July 20 1911 meeting the board opened bids for a Seton river steel bridge on the Choteau Dutton road. A. Y. Bayne & Co of St Paul won the $38,858 contract for a 150 ft steel span with 140 ft timber approaches, to be completed in four months, bond doubled. The session also approved road viewer reports, declared several roads public highways, and filed various road and license actions with further sessions planned.
A Choteau party led by J. M. Weaver and K G McLean will travel with the Great Falls delegation to Canada for a series of commercial meetings. They depart for Banff and Calgary, stopping at Lethbridge for a day of sessions hosted at each center.
Montana state fair officials announce record crop potential across the state under the Beat the World banner. Aerials from railroad lines confirm Montana leads in cereal production this season. The Kobrs Block exhibit in Helena receives samples as organizers plan bigger displays, with expert guidance from Prof Alfred Atkinson and the Montana Agricultural College.
The Te ton county Teachers' Institute will meet September 13 to 15 in Chateau. County Superintendent Nellie Brown received the announcement from State Superintendent W E Harmon. Miss Nettie A Sawyer of Seattle will serve as an instructor along with Harmon leading the corps.
The Scoffin herd of 136 horses was sold last week to Turley and Jacobs of Maple Creek for $60 per head. A separate large stock sale in the county, the Flowcree cattle, reportedly brought about $335 per head, sold to Paturns of Calgary.
A revival of activity in Chateau real estate marked the past week. J. E. Webb, real estate and insurance man, sold a sizeable block of town property to purchasers including A. L. Halladay, Jesse Taylor, A. J. Cowell, and B. J. Boorman. Cowell plans a business block, Halladay a feed mill building.
Bozeman opens Deaconess hospital last week while Hill County vote set for November 20. Fires threaten Whitefish Great Falls Helena and Billings. Postal savings banks arrive in Helena and Great Falls as Milwaukee extends Lewistown to Kendall. Three Harlem bank robbers pursued after a fatal shootout.
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