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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
7
Judge George M. Bourquin from Helena and George W. Spreule from Helena are listed for federal positions. U.S. Marshal Ros. Ashbridge, also of Helena, Surveyor General H. Gerhanz, and U.S. Attorney B. K. Wheeler are mentioned in connection with the Helena region duties.
The article lists government posts and office holders in Montana with names and cities including Jos Oker Helena R N Sutherlin Great Falls J Meyers Havre E W Appleton Bozeman H J Kelly Lewistown Fred H Foster Billings Governor S V Stewart Helena Lieutenant Governor W W McDowell Butte Secretary of State Charles F Stewart Helena State Treasurer H L Hart Helena Attorney General S C Ford Helena Auditor Wm Keating Helena Superintendent of Public Instruction Miss May Trumper Helena Railway Commissioners J H Hall chairman Daniel Boyle JB McCormick State Veterinarian Dr W J Butler Chief Justice Theodore Brantley Associate Justices W H Holloway Sydney Lanner Clerk J F Carroll.
Senator T O Larson and Representatives McDonald Chateau C C Davis Conrad. Commissioners Radcliffe Chairman Fairfield Sa vory Dupuyer Dan Ledgerwood Conrad. Judges J B Leslie H H Ewing. Clerk District Court Paul Jacobson. County Attorney Walter L Verge. Clerk and Recorder B C Garrett. Auditor C James Smith. County Treasurer A B Guthrie. Sheriff William Miller. Lept of Schools Grace M Thompson. Assessor John L Lundgren. Surveyor J H Barnett. Coroner C H Connor. Public Administrator Byron Corson.
Clarence M. Munson of Kalma Montana files a contest against Robert H. Atkinson homestead No. 034877 for SW1/4 section 2 township 23 N range 7 W Montana Meridian. Allegations claim lack of cultivation improvements residence abandonment and no military service excuse. Officials warn cancellation if no sworn answer within twenty days after the fourth publication.
Land Office Great Falls Montana says Hattie G. Carter of Chateau Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim to homestead land described in lots 1 2 3 4 E% SW E% NW section 7 township 22 north range 4 west Montana Meridian. Proof to be before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Cho.
The text lists witnesses for a 1917 claim in Choteau Montana including Homer A Jackson John A Delaney Henry Seggerman and James Cowan. It names Ron Sutherland Register and notes publication dates August 22 and September 19.
Executrix Sophia McLain notifies all creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims must be shown at Coffey and Greene Office Larson Building Chateau Mont. August 3 1917.
Hilbert Monson of Chateau Montana files intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim for the northeast quarter section 10 township 23 north range 6 west Montana Meridian. Witnesses Ole B. Dolgaard Jesse W. Keithiey Louis Owens Anton Seidl all reside in Chateau. Hearing before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau on September 24 1917. First publication August 22. Last publication September 19.
In 1917 the paper markets its value at low price with world events driving interest. The Thrice-A-Week World and The Acantha are offered together for one year at $3, regular combined price $4.00. The note emphasizes a daily news feel at weekly price amid wartime coverage.
Announces loans on farm lands at reasonable interest. Encourages farmers to consult before securing a loan to compare terms and rates.
The fragment references General Insurance Agency Larson Black Room 4 and anti lynching sentiment in Butte. It notes the Bismark status now junked and thoughts on a possible meeting with the Kaiser. It mentions a potential weather compromise and the mystery of the traitor Nikolai Lenin and a loyal Chinese perspective.
Department of the Interior notices two different land claim actions. Fred Lee and others of Choteau Montana intend three year proof for multiple parcels in Choteau area before U.S. Commissioner A C Warner on September 20, 1917. Margaret Moran of Chateau Montana intends notice of intention to file Septemeber 8 1917 before Commissioner Fred Schoensigel at Fairfield Montana with Allen Champion Margaret Tully James Thorn Anna McGrath all of Chateau.
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