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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
1
A local business update notes glazing and furnishing completed for an office on Hamilton Street in Choteau Montana. The piece mentions a surgeon and a dentist associated with the Montana wall, indicating professional services nearby.
An exuberant traveler-describe Paradise cabin near Sun River Hot Springs, lauding the scenery and health lore. The piece extols the canyon trek, the waterfall fed dell, and the fountain as a rejuvenating Eden with rustic charm and nostalgic meals. It blends romantic poetry with observations of wildlife and local characters.
The interior secretary authorized the reclamation service to procure machinery tools appliances equipment and animals for 14 miles of the main canal of the St Marys irrigation project in Montana and to prosecute the work by force account. Only one bid was received and it was far above the estimate so it was rejected.
Advices from Washington report President Roosevelt issues a proclamation establishing the Crazy Mountains reserve in south central Montana. The 250000 acre area is among the northwest’s highest and rugged regions, draining Yellowstone Missouri and Musselshell rivers through heavy snows. Peak elevation reaches 11 178 feet.
Valparaiso experiences devastating earthquake and fires with most buildings damaged or burned. Martial law declared as shocks continue, authorities struggle to organize relief, cables down, ships shelter refugees, and rescue work delayed by ongoing tremors. Officials estimate deaths and injuries high amid chaotic conditions.
County Clerk Warner received the Secretary of State’s proclamation of the general election to be held November 6. Officials to be elected include one congressman, one associate justice, and one senator from each listed county. Representatives to be elected across numerous counties with varied seat counts, district judges to be chosen in specified districts for two years, and county commissioners to be elected in every county for two and four year terms. Other county officers are to be elected as well.
A Burton Beach notice warns residents about Russian thistle spreading from Jack Kerrs toward Happy's alfalfa along the graded road. The weed, shown at a local store, detaches ripe seed and rolls with the wind, reaching about a mile and a half east of the store. Landowners are urged to eradicate it promptly.
In a brief item a windmill project in Fox Sac appears with a price tag of 835. The note mentions a fast tower and an office reference named Kaigtire or similar, indicating a small municipal or contractor detail. The readable fragments suggest a procurement or demonstration setting.
Proceedings of the Teton County Montana Board of County Commissioners Special August Term 1900 outline requested special levies by school district trustees for maintenance and bond interest, teachers wages, and contingent expenses. The minutes record assessed valuations, levies by fund and district, and an order to dispense with a duplicate assessment book with delivery of the original to the treasurer.
The next regular examinations for teachers certificates will be held at the courthouse in Choteau Montana on Friday August 31 1906 with a possible continuation the next day Rebecca Acton County Superintendent of Schools also includes a light fiction snippet about Count Fucash and Miss Cayenne from the Washington Star as a brief aside.
Fragmentary text appears to be casual dialogue with names Gladys Harry Jean and Judae scattered through a seaside or social scene. The readable portions mention writing, a hand that cannot write well and a misheard or playful exchange about a “Mign call” with unclear context.
The Cow-Boy Relay Race for 1 000 and the Northwest championship draws the most interest fifty days before the State Falls event. The 24 mile race spans four miles daily with riders changing horses at each wire, no assistant, one man per rider, and no Thoroughbred horses allowed. Entries close September 10. details available from Secretary Pace in Helena. Pasture available for horses and cattle with good range and ample water at reasonable prices.
Transfers show Conrad Investment Co selling lot 20 in block 6 Conrad to Katie M. McVeg for 150 dollars and Chas Kleese selling 645 acres in section 2 township 25 north range 45 west to Carlos Warfield for one dollar.
The report notes weekly temperatures up to 6 am on August 22 1906. Readings detail daily high and low figures across the period with a concise summary of overall trend and notable extremes observed during the week.
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