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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
2
Public notices announce political announcements run from insertion until the August 29 primary at regular rates. Announcements accepted from candidates of all political parties with payment in advance.
J H W Barnett declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for county surveyor. He states the race will be decided by Republican voters at the primary on August 29.
Miss Olive Selin of Dutton Montana announces her candidacy for county superintendent of schools in Teton County. She states her campaign will seek to improve schools and practice economy if nominated and elected, subject to Democratic primary on August 29.
The statement pledges the Republican nominee to efficient impartial conduct of the surveyor office if nominated and elected. It notes subject to approval by Republican voters at the August 29 1916 primary and promises faithful service to the county's residents.
I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination to the office of county superintendent of schools on the democratic ticket subject to the will of the voters at the primary August 29. I hold a diploma from Lebanon Ohio University and from Cotner University of Lincoln Neb plus a Montana state teacher's certificate and have 18 years experience as teacher and principal in public and normal schools.
J C Ferris of Collins Montana announces intention to run for the state legislature on the Democratic ticket in the August 29 1916 primary. He pledges support for farming interests especially in Teton County and for laws aiding producers and consumers and for firm law enforcement by county and state officials.
Candidate Garrett declares readiness to safely and accurately manage county records and enforce duties with diligence and economy. He asserts preparation for any job and asks voters for support in the growing county.
Thereby announce my candidacy for state representative subject to the decision of the republican voters at the primary August 29. YD PF MAINS.
Samuel A Sollid announces his candidacy for the Montana House of Representatives on the Republican ticket. He notes twenty years residence in Teton County and pledges to use proper means to win and serve the county and state if nominated, with the primary set for August 29, 1916.
An unnamed speaker announces candidacy for the county attorney on the Democratic ticket. If nominated and elected, the candidate pledges to perform duties faithfully and impartially as in the present term.
Mrs Marie A Bowman announces her candidacy for the office of county superintendent of schools in Teton County subject to the Democratic primary on August 28. She notes 14 years in school work and pledges efficient economical administration if nominated and elected.
A resident of Lewis and Clark Cascade and Teton counties for 35 years declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. He pledges to discharge duties honestly if nominated and elected.
Joint notices announce J M Weaver and A B Guthrie as candidates for the Republican nomination for Teton County treasurer. Weaver cites fifteen years of party affiliation and accounting knowledge while Guthrie pledges an efficient economical administration pending nomination.
H. W. Timothy declares as a Republican for the treasurer nomination in Teton County subject to August primary. He cites 15 years in bookkeeping and accounting and over two years at the county courthouse. He pledges an efficient administration if nominated and elected.
Choteau Montana candidate A Prescott announces run for Democratic county clerk and recorder. He states the campaign hinges on primary voters August 29 and pledges an efficient personal administration to taxpayers if nominated and elected.
Charles S. McDonald declares his bid for a second term as representative subject to Republican voters in the August 29 primary.
In a formal declaration Miller announces his candidacy for a second term as sheriff of Teton County subject to Democratic primary voters on August 29. He had planned not to run but changed course after criticism from friends.
Candidate for the office of sheriff of Teton county is subject to the decision of the August 29 election. R. P. Dean of Dupuyer, Montana, is named in the notice as a contender.
In a statement to Republican voters Hattersley, a seven year county resident and Montana lawyer since 1908, declares if nominated he will pursue election and, if chosen, provide efficient impartial administration of the county attorney’s duties.
In the Eighth Judicial District of Montana Te ton County Howard W. Bateman sues James Edward Morse and others claiming rights to the east half of the southeast quarter of section 28 township 24 north range 5 west. The suit seeks a decree declaring Bateman sole owner and Morse barred from any claim to the lands. A summons requires answer within twenty days. default leads to judgment. The notice bears the court seal.
The District Court issue records show James Gibson as court seal and George Coffey Jr. as attorney for plaintiff in Chateau Montana. First publication August 9 with last publication September 12.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Great Falls Montana July 25 1916 notice that Henry W Keny of Chateau Montana holder of homestead entries serial numbers 015569 035058 for lands in sections 30 25 township 23 north ranges 4 and 5 west Montana Meridian will prove up five years before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Choteau Montana on September 5 1916 Witnesses listed William Wallace Hiram J Loomis Clarence J B Stephens and Harry Odenwald all of Choteau Montana R N Sutherlin Register First pub Aug 2 last Aug 30
In Teton Montana in 1916 guardian Fred A Nelson petitions for sale of ward Paul Warhart Nelsons real estate. The next of kin and interested parties must appear Sept 19 at 10 a m in Chateau Montana to show cause why the sale should not be ordered. A publication notice runs weekly for three weeks in Chateau Acatha.
In the Eighth Judicial District of Montana Teton County the estate of Signe Wold formerly Signe Wagnild deceased will be sold at public auction for cash on August 28 1916 at 2 00 p m at the front door of the Court House in Chateau Montana. The property is the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter section 11 township 26 north range 4 west Montana Meridian. Terms require ten percent to auctioneer sale day with balance upon court confirmation and purchaser pays deed expenses. Ole Wagnild administrator with Cole and Shannon Attorneys announce first publication July 26 last August 16
The court orders all interested parties to appear on October 2, 1916 at 10 a.m. in Chateau County to show why an order should not be granted for W. N. Noffsinger to sell as much real estate of Albert E. Long as necessary. A copy of this order will be published weekly for four weeks in the Chateau Acantha.
Public notice dated July 31 1916 published in August with first publication August 2 and last August 23 indicating official action in Teton county Montana and related deadlines or filings.
Administratrix with the will annexed Mary J Miller directs creditors and all with claims against Otto C L Miller deceased to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be exhibited at Walter L Verge law office Chateau Montana. Dated August 2 1916.
Department of the Interior announces a public sale under Sec 2455 R S. Ida Watson holds serial 039207 and bids start at 38.50 per acre. Sale at 10 am August 23 1916 at this office for S14 NY section 33 township 24 N range 7 W Montana Meridian. Highest bid pays immediately. filings for objections due by sale time. Thos Corbally Receiver. First pub July 19 last Aug 16.
Jesse W. Keithley of Chateau Montana filed intent to establish claim to three described parcels. He named witnesses Silas A. McPhee Anton Seidl Die B. Doigaard and Isaac PF Allum of Choteau Montana. Before U.S. Commissioner A C Warrer at Choteau on September 20 1911. R N Suthartlin Register. First pub August 16 last Sept 13.
In a light seasonal note authorities advise restraint during holidays as beachgoers avoid the playful custom of slapping friends on the back. The reminder encourages courteous interactions and safety.
Fred G. Miller filed a notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his claim on the N half of NEY and N half of NWY in section 20 township 23 north range 6 west Montana meridian. Before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Choteau Montana on September 20 1916. Names John J Van Setten Willem J Van Setten Robertus Van Scherpenzeel Isaac F Allum all of Chateau Montana First pub August 16 last Sept 13.
Department of the Interior announces a desert land entry by Effe H Bateman of Chateau Montana on March 30 1911. Serial number 021291 covers lot 4 section 2 and lots 1 and 2 in section 3 with S% NEY township and related details.
Ship 22 North range 6 West and SW SE section 34 and 35 township 23 North range 6 West Montana Meridian filed intent to make final proof under the act of March 4 1915 purchase to establish claim before A C Warner US Commissioner at Choteau Montana on September 19 1916. Signers A J Cowell Jasper Murray J Ing ram Cain H W Timothy all of Cho. Firsts pub August 16 last Sept 13.
The piece questions the fate of an old house and its grove, notes the Deutchland may dive yet questions its failure, and criticizes Congress for hesitating on universal military training as soldiers on the Mexican border reflect on their travels by pullman.
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