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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
4
Published every Thursday at Cho teau Montana and entered in the post office as second class matter. Subscription is $2 per year in advance.
The Acantha defends Sheriff Wm D Reiquam against Montanan attacks asserting his long record of fiscal restraint and effective law enforcement Since he took office from 1922 to 1924 he cut costs and kept a small staff Campaigns against liquor violators show multiple cases in court with few convictions by jury. two defendants later convicted while others pleaded guilty
The paper endorses Sheriff Reiquam for re-election citing ongoing prosecutions and a clean county image. It notes cases extend into a new term, pending action against ten, and calls for opposition to illegal joint operations.
In the Nineteenth Judicial District Tetone County Montana a probate notice sets a September 11 1924 time for proving the will of Frederick William Michel deceased and for hearing Jessie C Michel widow request for letters of administration with will annexed before Clerk Blanche M Jacobson. W H Gregory and daughter returned to Chateau from a camping trip in Telon canyon.
Mrs. Wm. Chalmers returned last Saturday from Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Rogers called at the Breere home Sunday. Mrs. John Brekke and children of Great Falls visit home folks. Mr. and Mrs. C. Stenson and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Swenson were among business visitors in Great Falls last Saturday. The Home Workers will serve supper and hold a sale at the election polls Tuesday August 26. Mr. and Mrs. Lars Nangsett and daughter Vivienne spent a few days last week camping in Sun River.
A marriage license was issued on Monday August 18 by Clerk of the Court B. M. Jacobson to John P. Goehring and Harriet Dion, both of Fairfield.
Jess H. Stevens a Republican candidate born in Kansas in 1877 trained at Drake University Law Department in Des Moines Iowa admitted to practice by Iowa Montana and federal courts by 1901 an ex soldier and long time Montana lawyer with 24 years of practice
A public notice urges action including grand jury calls after bank closure to inform depositors on law violations and indictments, court powers to curb juvenile delinquency, and appointment of a volunteer juvenile welfare commission to aid such matters. The notice asks active support and is circulated by J H Stevens of Shelby Montana.
A strong late season storm hit the north end of Teton county and southern Pondera last Saturday evening with hail that damaged grain crops in limited areas. The worst losses were near Agawam in Teton, with minor damage at Burton beach, and in Pondera fields near Walier. Rain since has delayed harvests but provided water for stock. Mrs. T. A. Meagher and son Jim left Monday for a short outing in Teton canyon.
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