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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
1
Reports indicate a battalion from Camp Mabry is ordered to the Mexican border immediately. Details are unclear but it is linked to ongoing disturbances at Brownguille with troops set to move to that point.
Aug 25 Philadelphia reports that Gutta and Willian Frank, longtime insurance agents, resign from the Pacific coast management of the Fire Nation and Underwriters. They claim the companies favor rich patrons by paying high returns while cutting poorer insured by 30 percent on policies.
Report from Swift Current describes Oil Well 8. D. Somes striking oil last Saturday. A crowd gathered as Somes uncapped the well and ignited the gas. He contemplates piping gas to his house about 200 feet away for lighting and heating.
Washington reports a census bulletin showing 216,262 manufacturing establishments in 1906, up 4 percent from 1900. Capital rose from 8.98 billion to 12.09 billion, up 41 percent, while product value grew from 11.41 billion to 14.80 billion, a 30 percent gain. Wage earners rose 16 percent and salaries 30 percent.
A few hundred cattle sold with little activity, big houses uninterested, prices near yesterday but overall market weak. Buk steers traded around 83.65 to 84.50, weekly run about 16 500 vs 14 000 previous week and 19 000 a year ago. Closing bulk prices down 15 20 cents from a week earlier as native trade pressed values.
The next regular examinations of applicants for teachers certificates will be held at the court house in Choteau Montana on Friday August 31 1906 continuing the following day if necessary. Choteau Mont August 9 1906. Reprees Acton County Superintendent of Schools.
Advertises pasture suitable for cattle and horses with good range and abundant running water. Prices described as reasonable.
Ida Ferris Waterman recounts a veterans encampment in Napolis with tents on Drill Grounds near Harmon Place. She describes free food and drink, police supervision, cross service and medical care, nightly Pompeii fire displays, and a grand campfire with drama, music, and visiting relatives from Iowa and Minnesota.
Indications point to a successful inaugural county fair with strong crop prospects and farmer enthusiasm. Officials outline Woodmen hall stock displays, animal pens, field and track events, plus lodging arrangements and a free campground at Treachil’s Grove for visitors during four days of fairweek.
The Fair Book misprinted entry fees for the roping contest. The purse is 100 dollars with 75 dollars to the fastest roper and 25 dollars to the second. Entrance fee is five percent of the purse, not twenty five as stated. The commission secretary issues this correction.
The list of uncalled letters for the week ending August 95 1906 includes Brown Rey Logrosso Signor Vite Sbora Maren. Call for these adverts and pay one cent.
Real estate transfers filed in the county clerk’s office for the week include Conrad Investment Company selling two thirds of lot 15 block 2 to William Zimmerman for 1.00 and transfer of lots 1 and 2 block 12 to Zimmerman for 885.00. Also Conrad Investment Company sells lot 5 block 5 in Conrad to Gottlieb Spahr for 150.00.
Advertises a 40 foot tower windmill and pump in first class condition with a price of 835 dollars. Enquiries to the Acantha office.
The Tetoo County Free High School begins its sixth year on Monday September 30 1906. Second hand texts are sought at the building with prices marked. New four year and English courses are adopted to meet entrance requirements to state institutions. Late attendance discouraged. principal A B Guthrie urges prompt first morning presence.
KE Latimer of Seattle will speak on socialism at Chateau Saturday and Sunday nights September 8 and 9 in an open air meeting. Dan Lindseth hosts Monday September 10 at the school house and Farmington school house hosts Tuesday September 11. All classes of people are invited including women and both parties. Latimer described as brilliant, speaker, talker, and scholar.
An opinion from the Great Falls Leader argues that the era of free land is ending as western settlement expands. Irrigated Montana lands are highly productive, while non irrigable lands rival earlier farming regions. While large corporations and wealthy individuals buy up acreage, moderate buyers can still find good parcels in northeast Montana.
Two sections of land possess Eldorado Ditch stock offered for sale by J E Webb. The notice states availability of stock and the seller's contact, indicating opportunity for interested buyers to inquire through the listed name.
The report notes rain hindering farm work but expecting benefit from soaking. Daniel Hanson left for Niles City last week. Wiersing to preach at Burton school house next Sunday evening. Alma Daley to Belleview to open a term of school Tuesday. Omeda Later to begin at Sheep Creek next Tuesday. Burton school to open Sept 10 with Miss Anderson as teachers. Farmington and West End schools lacking teachers. Rev Lunde to conduct services Sept 16 at Farmington school house. Church foundation on the bench begun opposite Jacob Otness. Cal Binford painted his house, drawing comments on bachelors’ upkeep.
Cassidy Swift Current Oil company reports a large gas strike in the St Marys lake region. The well reached 2200 to 2300 feet, showing a heavy volatile output as the casing reached the last lime cap. The venture is funded by Great Falls investors with no public stock to market as they seek to make a preliminary showing before any sale.
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