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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
The article explains license requirements for residents and non residents including cost and validity. It lists prohibited practices, seasonal hunting limits for elk antelope goats sheep deer and birds, penalties up to 300 dollars and imprisonment, and where licenses may be obtained from state game wardens forest officers and justices of the peace.
The piece surveys diverse items from 1909 era politics and events: International meetings in St Paul Seattle and Australia hosting the American fleet, editorials opposing Bryan, Taft support, Minnesota governor nomination, Glasgow women’s suffrage vote results, a Springfield grand jury race riot indictments, Standard Oil petition for rehearing, corporate contributions to campaigns and related finance law compliance, German ambassador Baron Speck von Sternberg’s death, and John W Kern nomination with Bryan speech on trusts.
Mrs J W Armstrong died at her Chateau home at 6 a m after a two year battle with cancer. Survived by her husband seven children sisters and mother, funeral set for tomorrow at 2 o clock in the afternoon with relatives in Teton county among the bereaved.
J. S. Gordon known as Jack, formerly of Chateau and longtime Conrad resident, has been named mounted inspector of customs at Sweet Grass. The appointment came without his solicitation and dates from August 12. His friends expect him to perform well in the new post.
The county fair commission plans a slate of athletic events next month to accompany horse races. Events include 100 yard dash 220 yard dash 440 yard run 50 yard dash for girls under 12 and for boys of that age. A half mile relay race with four runners at 220 yards each is favored and attracts crowds. Liberal purses offered and more teams encouraged for lively competition.
Last year delays and irregularities in securing new school texts may recur this year unless beforehand arrangements are made. The board of school district number one handles books for its own schools with the Cash Store acting as agent, but it will not supply texts to other districts. Other districts can obtain texts on the same terms, with handling in the same way. requests should be addressed to W. W. Moore Book and Stationery Co. of Helena, the state agents.
John Morony of the Great Falls Water Power and Townsite Co announces start of a second dam at Rainbow Falls on the Missouri. The 1200 foot long structure will be 26 feet high and capable of 23000 horsepower, with completion in about a year and a future dam planned. The project supports an electric line and power generation for Teton County.
The Sultan, urged by the Young Turks, grants a constitution and reforms. Women discard veils and join demonstrations with men celebrating new liberties. A Moslem priest proclaims veiling cancelled, praising unveiled faces as a victory for woman’s progress.
The Montana agricultural college at Bozeman reports 419 students enrolled last year and aims for 500 next year. Net values list buildings 210000 grounds and farms 7000 equipment 117000 maintenance 110000. The key event is Agricultural Hall costing 80000. It offers graduate courses in civil and electrical engineering agriculture domestic science forestry and pharmacy in Montana.
A lone outlaw robbed a line of stage coaches in Yellowstone National Park Monday last five miles above the Upper Geyser basin on Spring creek. About 125 passengers were present. cash 2000 dollars drafts 10000 watches jewelry and other papers were taken. Soldiers pursued the robber after notification to authorities.
Permits to operate on the fair grounds during fair week are listed with prices. Lunch counter ten dollars, soft drinks and related items nineteen, cane rack thirty five, baby rack twenty five, other games five, merry go round ten, shooting gallery five hundred ten dollars. Applications to the secretary at Chateau are due by September 15. S. M. Corson, Secretary.
The St. Mary's project at Babb, abandoned last fall, will restart with a small crew. Floods damaged roads and bridges from Browning to the Canadian line, and the Babb bridge and Kennedy creek bridge were swept out. Six to eight men have prepared to start the steam shovel, which resumed earlier this week, indicating only a limited workforce for now.
Chas Aubrey, a long time resident near Browning Montana, was found in a field August 21. He had worked as a trader with Indians, run a Willow Rounds trading post, and served as agency farmer at Blackfeet. He leaves a wife and ten children. A later report says he was murdered and robbed.
J. W. Yeager remains in town and on the job at his livery barn after a recent ranch stay two or three weeks ago. The examining board will conduct tests for teachers and eighth grade pupils tomorrow and Saturday at the county superintendent's office. The Ladies' Industrial will meet with Mrs. P. J. Cole next Wednesday afternoon, September 2, with full attendance desired.
James W. Bourner of Fayette County Sh. visits the region seeking land prospects. The stockman and grandfather of Prof. MacLaren at the high school may buy a ranch here if conditions suit, signaling potential local land interest.
The Episcopal Guild announces a social at Mrs. C. H. Drake’s residence on Thursday evening September 3. The lawn of the adjoining house, occupied by Mrs. Anderson, will also be used. Attendees are promised a pleasant evening and a large crowd is expected.
Wild excitement spread through the district last evening during a pursuit of Homer Cole in Deer Lodge county. Officer Jackson fired his revolver freely but failed to stop Cole. Cole is brother to Harry Cole whose death at Patrol Driver Jackson's hands last summer near precipitated a riot.
A large party departed Monday for a week long outing at Deep Creek. The travelers included Misses Truchot Pratt Jude Malone Beaupre and Messrs Truchot Malone Jamison Dr Malone among others, totaling sixteen. They expect to return tomorrow or the next day.
J. S. Brokaw known as Uncle Jim arrives from Williston North Carolina where he spent the summer tending crops. He reports a good average yield of wheat oats and flax despite a dry spell. He will stay here until late this fall.
The Montana Woolgrowers Association led by President J. E B. Bower and Secretary W. J. Bickett issues a circular detailing the second year of its work. A donated fund now totals 10 000 dollars to protect members property and employees with rewards for various felonies against herders and property including life taking of a on duty herder 3000 dollars burning or dynamiting sheep 2350 dollars and more. Benefits limited to subscribing members who pay only on conviction in proportion to their share of the fund. Membership fee is five dollars.
TT. O. Larson and Tuauris Otnese led a committee to secure railroad bonus funds from outside Chateau. In Belleview Friday evening a well attended meeting at the school house drew hearty response with generous donations and promises of more. Sentiment in Belleview and Sayou favored the road.
Reports say state premiums this year are 25 percent higher than in prior years. Division six premiums have been doubled as excitement grows over mining prospects near Whitefish with assays showing rich gold silver and copper values including a reported $630 in gold. Numerous claims are being located as a mining stampede emerges.
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