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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
2
Data from A C Warner's office indicates a modest increase in Teton county's assessed valuation for the year, despite lower land, horse, cattle, and sheep values. Railroads assessment rose by 1 306 over the prior year, with a detailed year by year comparison to 1904 and 1906.
The following list names jurors drawn in open court by Clerk McDonald for the September term and summoned to appear for jury duty on September 25. The jurors include David Willett, Thor O. Burs, Geo Porth, FLH Dean, L T Haver, Albert Liuya Sutherland, Wm P. Younce, and many others such as James Milber, Timothy Cook, Louis Tolfeon, Ear Yeager, Nels Saterli, and Louie Bauer.
Early morning fire destroyed Maiden the oldest town in control Montons with only two business buildings remaining. Loss placed at 35000 with undetermined insurance as the fire started in Mike Hall's saloon around 2 o clock and burned unchecked wiping out the business section and several homes.
Carr A Brichson of Shelby Montana filed notice of intention to make root on his desert land claim No 7UM for 10ts2 7, lots 6 in section 7 township 33 north range 8 west. He will appear before James M Wilcox U S Commissioner in Shelby on Wednesday October 11 1906.
Department of the Interior lands office in Great Falls Montana announces Conrad Montana has filed intent to prove desert-land claim No 6836 for the NW1 and SW1 quarters of Section 35 Township 43 Range 7 before U S Commissioner M S Darling in Conrad on September 3 1905. Witnesses named are Nels Jensen Henry Orlehtos Evan D Jones and John Crichton. First published August 15 1905.
The following is the list of items remaining uncalled for at the Chateau post office for the week ending August 14 1900. Chadwick W Earle R 8 Knudson Vir Andrew Lawson Gus Lopfelit Nias Nelson W Pambrun Sadie Porter Miss Octavia When calling for the above items see advertised and pay the per cent. C H Duane P M.
The State of Montana summons K D Radmon to appear before J B DeHaas in Chateau to answer Burke Morris in a civil action for 95 dollars and costs for merchandise sold between May 5 and July 2 1905 with a default judgement possible.
A crowded display case lists new up to date dry goods furnishing clothing and shoes. Offerings include white and lace wash goods 5c per yard, lawn dimities 10c, ladies sun bonnets 5c, ladies vests and pants 40c value, Cape shawls and children's hats at reduced prices, and summer waist selections at a steep discount.
Telegrapher strike shows little activity with railroads claiming all stations are manned and trains on schedule. Union vice president Dormody counters that operators control key routes and outsiders rely on them, while several lines report normal service across divisions.
Shosit Kennet McKonaie left Tuesday with three prisoners to be taken to the penitentiary at Dear Lodge to serve one year each. The convicts are E. W. Pritchard A. H. Condy and Lester Thayer who pleaded guilty in district court Monday morning to forged notes charges.
Helena August 26 sensational developments on bounty frauds in eastern Montana are expected from a sunforum between Rosebud County Attorney J. C. Lysdis and Attorney General A. G. Gallon. Several prominent residents of Forsyth are involved and the state is said to have been defrauded of vast sums.
The weather page lists temperatures with a note that the forecasted figures are for the end of the week. Specific highs and lows are partially legible but not fully readable, indicating a typical late August temperature range.
Notice from the high school building committee inviting bids or exchanges for a list of items including wagons harness mowers pumps scales and a gasoline engine. Bids received by August 10 1905 at the building committee office per specifications. Right is reserved to accept reject or adjust any bid.
Swandhana pianoe and a swing machines Coy calor teade engage Corson in stockholders meeting notes.
The next regular examinations for teachers certificates will take place at the court house in Choteau Montana on Friday and Saturday August 7 and 8 1905. County Superintendent Nepean AcroP notes examination details and deadlines while urging punctual attendance and address corrections. Stockholders of the Farmers Co Operative Cans Company plan a meeting at the Farmington school house on Saturday evening August 12 MG with board approval from L J Oras.
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