Political Announcements For Primary August 29
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
2
Announcements run from insertion date until August 29 primary at regular rates. Accepted from candidates of all parties. Rates payable in advance.
J H Barnett announces candidacy for Republican nomination for county surveyor subject to Republican voters at the primary. Campaign messaging emphasizes local surveying experience and party backing in the upcoming election.
Miss Olive Selin of Dutton Montana announces her candidacy for the county superintendent of schools in Teton county Montana. She states she will devote best efforts to the office if nominated and elected and will serve the people with economy and dedication.
The text announces a nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of county surveyor of Teton county subject to the approval of Republican voters at the August 29, 1916 primary. It pledges efficient and impartial conduct if nominated and elected.
E L Jones declares for the Democratic nomination for county superintendent of schools. He cites 18 years as a teacher and principal, holds diplomas from Lebanon University and Conner University, and a Montana teaching certificate. He signs 46-1f.
J C Ferris of Collins Montana announces his candidacy for the state legislature on the Democratic ticket for the primary on August 29 1916. He pledges support for farming interests especially Teton County and calls for laws aiding producers and consumers along with strong county and state law enforcement.
Candidate E C Garrett announces his bid for county clerk and recorder, pledging safe accurate records, diligent lawful duties, and fiscal efficiency. He says he is adequately prepared for any job and asks for support from voters in the growing county.
D. F. Mains announces candidacy for state representative subject to Republican voters decision at the primary on August 29.
Samuel A Sollid announces his candidacy for the Montana House of Representatives on the Republican ticket. He has lived in Teton County about twenty years and pledges to use all proper means to gain election and serve county and state voters to the best of his ability.
A candidate declares their run for county attorney on the Democratic ticket. If nominated and elected, they promise to perform the duties impartially and faithfully as in their current term.
Mrs Marie A Bowman declares her run for county school superintendent subject to Democratic primary August 29. She cites 14 years in school work and pledges efficient economical leadership if nominated and elected.
A candidate declares intent to seek the Democratic nomination for Teton County Sheriff. The speaker notes thirty five years residence across Lewis and Clark Cascade and Teton counties, has always aligned with the Democratic party, and commits to honest duty if nominated and elected.
J. M. Weaver declares candidacy for county treasurer of Teton County under Republican banner. He states fifteen years residence, party affiliation, practical accounting knowledge, and pledge to pursue election through honorable means for an efficient economical county administration.
H W Timothy announces candidacy for treasurer of Teton county subject to August primary Republican voters. He cites 15 years in accounting and over two years in the county courthouse and pledges efficient administration if nominated and elected.
H. A. Prescott of Choteau Montana declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county clerk and recorder. He states the primary will be held on August 29 and pledges an efficient administration if nominated and elected to serve taxpayers.
Charles S. McDonald announces his candidacy for a second term as representative pending the Republican primary on August 29. The note signals a formal bid and relies on voter decision at the upcoming election.
William Miller announces candidacy for a second term as sheriff of Teton County subject to Democratic primary voters on August 29. He says he had planned not to run but faced criticism and reconsidered his decision to enter the race.
R P Dean of Dupuyer Montana announces candidacy for sheriff of Teton county subject to the primary election to be held August 29. Dean signs the notice likely as a local campaign entry with formal declaration of intent.
R M Hattersley announces candidacy for county attorney in Teton County, asserting seven years residency, freeholder status, Montana legal practice since 1908, and commitment to an efficient impartial administration if nominated and elected by Republican primary on August 29.
Department of the Interior notice reports Fred G. Miller of Chateau Montana filing for three year proof to establish his homestead claim on the N4% NEY and Ni NW along section 20 township 23 north range 6 west Montana meridian. Witnesses listed: John J. Van Setten Willem J. Van Setten Robertus Van Scherpenzeel Isaac F. Allum. Public examination date September 20 1916 before A C Warner U S Commissioner. R N Sutherlin Register. First pub August 16 last September 13.
Effe H. Bateman of Chateau Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof by purchase to establish claim to desert land described in sec 2 3 34 35 township 22 23 north range 6 west Montana Meridian. Proof before U S Commissioner A C Wiarner at Choteau September 19 1916. Names A J Cowell Jasper Murray J Ingram Cain H W Timothy all of Choteau Montana.
The piece muses on the fate of an old house with a grove and questions who can claim the Deutchland has sailed as it may dive, pondering what has become of the maritime scene and its landmarks.
Ernest O. Hedrick of Fergus County announces as a Republican candidate for state treasurer. A former state representative, he is praised for integrity and public service. The item also notes land notice and an estate creditors notice in Chateau Montana with dates in 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Nora R. McCall of Bole Montana who on April 12 1918 and Nov 9 1914 made original and additional homestead entries serial Nos 030896-0235540 for NE NEY SEC section 22 township 23 north range 3 west Montana Meridian claim to the land above described before A C Warner U S Commissioner at his office at Choteau Montana on the 25th day of September 1916 John E Holm Jacob Anderson Bennetta C McElmeel E Walfred Johnson all of Bole Montana.
Tana August 14 1916 notice records William Dollemore of Bole Montana who on June 14 1909 made homestead entry serial number 06360 for the NW section 14 township 22 north range 4 west.
The board of county commissioners of Teton county Montana will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse front door in Chateau on Tuesday September 19 1916 at 2 o clock p m lot 6 in block 62 of the described town site.
In a holiday turn, beachgoers skip the old jovial practice of slapping friends on the back to greet one another. The lighthearted custom gives way to quieter seasonal manners during this festive period.
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