31 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
1
Lewistown reports a county attorney order closing all gambling tonight or Monday with seizure and destruction of equipment. The move follows public uproar after the Studzinski murder, seen as a purge of the roustabout element.
Stockholm reports that the council of state approved negotiations with Sweden to dissolve the union. Minister Berger presented the Norwegian storthing decision and proposed kingly authorizations to negotiate and appoint delegates. The regent Crown Prince Gustafus gave consent.
President Theodore Roosevelt descended into Long Island Sound aboard the submarine torpedo boat Plunger. He remained aboard about three hours as Plunger submerged for 50 minutes demonstrating submarine feats. The voyage impressed officers and men, with Lt. Chas Nelson praised for handling the vessel. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt watched maneuvers from the Sylph.
A. Buchanan reports a communication from A. N. Cleland of Northern Pacific outlining a one way colonist rate effective September 15 to October 31 for Montana. Rates from St. Paul to Billings tail jings Helena and Missoula are 315 18 and 20 respectively with consideration of a cheap round trip rate imminent.
Consul Rogers in Shanghai cables Washington that the boycott persists but no disturbances occur and Chinese efforts to suppress it show progress. He notes broadly improved conditions and mentions fall dress goods such as Turkestan wobuirs Panama cloths and wool suitings offered by Jos Hirshberg & Co with golden cross dress goods in both plain and fancy blacks.
G P Mulcabs returns to Spokane reporting midvale Montana oil basin activity. Midvale Oil Company building wells with derrick 300 feet south of the Great Northern line west of Midvale. Geologist Thompson and two drillers on crew. Company aims to bore wells cheaper using 10 inch drive pipe and 5 inch castings. Rich fossil findings and high grade lubricant oil noted. Kalispell Bee.
Attorney General Albert J. Galen rules that due to a holiday on November 30 1905 taxes are not delinquent until 1 p.m. December 1 1905 and credits should be recorded for the current year end receipts accordingly. The opinion, issued after County Treasurer G I Robbins of Custer County raised the issue, cites section 12 of the political code allowing acts on a given day to be performed on the next business day with the same effect.
Grand Secretary J A Longstaff reports a loss of eighty one members in the year and seven charters returned to the grand lodge. State total 1070. Juvenile templars rise with twenty five new members, total 209. Surrendered charters at Helena Twin Bridges New Chicago Sheridan Meaderville Billings Belt. Active lodges include Boulder Garner Judith country Jefferson Anaconda Drummond Butte Whitehall Missoula Walkerville Columbus.
Choteau defeated Farmington 14 to 13 in a rain shortened game that resumed after a half hour delay. Farmington led 11 to 1 before Choteau rallied in the ninth and won in the tenth with strong defense and key plays from both teams.
Helena August 26 A circulating report says White & Co New York financiers who bought the Helena street car and lighting systems for 350000 have also purchased the Broadwater hotel and plunge for 15000. It is said the new owners plan to operate the hotel and cut prices at the natator ium by half. The report cannot be definitively confirmed tonight but comes from usually reliable sources.
Stevensville suffered a major blaze at dawn wiping out an entire block except two buildings. Loss is at least 100000 with Henry Buck & Co. taking an estimated 330000 damage as the fire began above the postoffice where the postmaster resided.
A testimonial from K. G. Stewart of Stewart & Cro. in Greenville Alabama praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He states a single dose cured his diarrhoea after nine days with other remedies failing and endorses it as the best known remedy. The notice mentions sale by C. H. Drake.
In Helena on August 28 the federal court dismissed the case on mutual consent. Major J H Monteath ordered Clark of the Blackfeet tribe from the reservation for alleged trouble making. Clark then filed a damages suit which was dropped when the return to the reservation was allowed and the main suit dismissed.
Marguerite Harris five in Dupuyer sustained a deep flesh wound to the right cheek from a 38 caliber revolver fired by her brother Joseph about seven. The gun belonged to Rick Sass, a Harris store clerk, who usually clears the chamber but overlooked it Friday morning. The child cried and asked not to whip her brother as emergency respond ers arrived.
Chicago printers vote to strike the Chicago Typothetae with a 10 percent assessment hike and eight hour demands. The move targets 27 shops and could spread to 12 midwestern cities as part of the national master printers body. The union says it can sustain a lengthy fight with a defense fund of about one million dollars.
Mrs Nate Mott of Fairfield endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Cholera Remedy for summer travel. The ad claims doses cure the worst griping of summer complaints and asserts the remedy is kept in every home. Sold by HT Drake.
The list shows uncalled letters at the Chateau post office for the week ending August 25 1905. Names include Warle Richard B Harle and Mr Richard When calling for these letters, say advertised and pay one cent. CG L Drak J M
Josiah Hoag informs county clerk that the marriage license issued to Charles Hoagandertha McVea is fraudulent because the couple are his children and half-siblings. The pair, who moved from Ohio four years ago, married here unknowingly. after four years the husband fled. A paternity affidavit was sought but refused. Prosecution possible if husband does not return. No children were borne.
Helena August 2. Former U S Senator Power completed a sale of two year old wethers at a record price of 1.10 per head. Purchaser’s name not released, but the figure sets a new high for this class of sheep in the state.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at the old Silas Anway ranch one half mile east of the Farmington store on Burton Beach. Sale starts Thursday at 1 o clock. Items include three work horses two colts one listed cows with calves six sheep twenty five chickens several hundred bushels of oats and hay household items harness plows harrow and more. Terms: cash up to 10 dollars and under. sums over receive three months credit on bankable notes at 10 percent interest.
Jos. Ifishbere & Co offers black dress patterns in three affordable prices: $5.00, $10.99, and $12.00. The selection features varied styles and sizes, appealing to shoppers seeking stylish yet economical fabric projects.
The notice sets season dates from September 1 to December 1 for elk deer mountain goat grouse prairie chicken sage hen pheasant partridge and turtle dove with limits eight per day none for geese ducks brant and swan while fishing remains allowed with hook and line. It bans hunting certain birds year round and prohibits sale of game trout bass or spawn. It requires all male residents and non residents over 15 to possess a hunting and fishing license non transferable and valid through December 31 after issue.
Notice to stockholders of Kilraven Cooperative Canal Company announces a special meeting on Sept 16 1905 at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall Choteau Montana. Purpose is to address outstanding debts and conduct other business. Signed by Secretary J B Wes and President Joe Burke.
In the Eleventh District of Montana Teton County, the matter of Samuel McNeill estate advances. Theresa O Hara as administrator petitions for an order of sale of portion of real estate to satisfy estate needs. Court orders appearance on September 30 to show cause why sale should not be granted and requires publication for four weeks in the Choteau Acantine.
Trustees of school district No. 15 in Cut Bank Montana invite proposals for a two room frame school building per specified plans by architects Gilcom and Shanties of Watlispell. Proposals must arrive by September 10 9 am with a certified check payable to the clerk.
The undersigned offer a reward of 100 dollars for information leading to the recovery of about 61 head of sheep stolen near the Muddy in June and for evidence to identify the responsible parties. The company will also pay 50 dollars for either recovery of the sheep or conviction of the guilty parties. Marrowernak Sheep Co. By C J Kinna Acting Manager.
O inch suitings offered for ladies suits and riding skirts at Jos Hirshberg Co. The ad highlights fabric choices and prices for tailored garments.
Advertisement notes 50 pieces of heavy outing flannel offered by Jos. Hirshberg & Co at 10c per yard. Local shoppers urged to visit the store to secure these bargain textiles.
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