County Commissioners Proceed with Funds and Road Work 1920
The minutes cover October 4 to 15, 1920 sessions of the county board. Transactions include transfers from Road and Bridge to Contingent Fund and from Bridge to Poor Fund. Sessions audit county claims, discuss road projects with Lowry and Fairfield, hire a bridge builder, extend seed loans, and authorize road surveys and new road locations. Taxes for 1917 and 1918 were cancelled for George W. Weed’s land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Lowry
Fairfield
Frank Moore
Forks
Hshare
Uday
George W. Weed
M. M
C. P. Crane
R. D Anderson
Simms Boy Killed In Hunting Accident
Charles L. Torrance of Simms was killed by an accidental pistol discharge while camping with his foster father near Hot Springs on the north fork of the Sun River. The weapon, a pistol carried home as a souvenir from France, fired as he bent to pick up wood, and he died about 40 minutes later. Local military honors accompanied his burial in Choteau cemetery.
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Chateau
Sun River
Gilman
Choteau
Gil
Charles L. Torrance
Simms
Young Torrance
J. A. Phillips
Hot Springs
North Fork
Torrance
United States Army
France
119Th Field Artillery
Argonne
Montana Concern Expanding Breakfast Brownies Co
A telegram to A J Weisner from Minneapolis reports Breakfast Brownies Co expanding from Helena with two large wholesale contracts promising Northwest distribution by January 1 and plans for Chicago and Kansas City markets. Eight hundred Twin Cities stores carry the product and Canada exports will start soon. A social event follows with a dance at T S Gap school on Saturday December 4 inviting ladies to bring lunches.
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A. J. Weisner
Minneapolis
Breakfast Brownies Co
Helena
Northwest
Chicago
Kansas City
Twin Cities
Golden Rule
Canada
T. S. Gap
Local oil field development moves forward in Choteau
A. J. Findlay secures Great Northern site for a 20 by 40 warehouse and unloading platform. Construction starts tomorrow as drill equipment heads to Choteau. Field staff will establish residence. exploration could begin this fall. Geologists deem the nearby structures among Montana's most promising.
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Chateau
A. J. Findlay
The
Choteau
Oil Company
Montana
Woman's Club notes highlight Vocation Congress rep
Miss Hattie Miler represents Teton County High at the Vocation Congress for girls in Bozeman and will report at the regular meeting next Tuesday. Health week features four minute talks each evening at the Royal theater with Dr Bateman, Prof Burgett, Dr Rhoads, Prof Williamson, Dr Maynard, A R B Guthrie, and Dr McGregor scheduled through the week.
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Hattie Miler
Teton County High School
Bozeman
Woman’s Clubs
Royal Theater
Bateman
Burgett
Rhoads
Williamson
Maynard
A. RB. Guthrie
McGregor
Church Schedule and Holiday Program Notes
Morning worship at 10 30. Sunday school at 11 30. Junior League at 3. Epworth League at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30 led by Harriett Toege. A half hour song service and brief sermon. League entertainment Saturday evening December 4 at the church. Bible class Wednesday at 7 30. Sunday school plans a Christmas program and treats for children.
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Epworth
Harriett Toege
Epworth League Health Week and New Years Supper Appeal
The notice urges support for the church fund with officers and teachers accepting contributions. It announces Health Week December 5 to 11 and invites reflection on spiritual welfare. It promotes the Epworth League supper and Methodist church activities at 413 Church for spiritual nourishment.
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Velve
Epworth League
Choteau Wedding Ties Corson and Howard on Thanksgiving
Clara Corson daughter of Mr and Mrs Byron Corson longtime Choteau residents wed Frank Howard on Thanksgiving at the bride’s parents home. Rev Elliott officiated and only immediate family attended. The couple will travel three weeks to Ottawa Kansas then reside in Choteau.
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Clara Corson
Byron Corson
Choteau
Frank Howard
William Wodgskiss
Elliott
Ottawa
Kansas
Public School Notes Third monthly report shows strong attendance
The third monthly report lists 280 pupils with 124 boys and 106 girls and an attendance rate of 98.3 percent. Teachers reported a productive meeting and plans for School Week Health Week with emphasis on health. Over 94 pupils beyond first grade had perfect attendance. first grade start was late, pushing totals over 100.
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State Association
Billings
Teton County Farm Bureau seeks wheat grower meeting
The Teton County Farm Bureau plans a quick meeting of all wheat growers to discuss forming a cooperative with Montana State Grain Growers association origins in Lewistown. A. A. Elmore spoke November 27 on Pacific Northwest pool sales as a model. a committee will draft plans for organizing the Montana State Grain Growers association and set contracts. Sunday church services listed at St Stephens Episcopal and the Royal with a baptism notice for families.
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Teton
Montana
Teton County
Lewistown
A. A. Elmore
Farmers’ Union of Washington
Pacific Northwest Grain Growers’ Association
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Montana State
Grain Srowers’ Association
Tragic Death of Charlie Jones in Chateau
Charlie Jones known as Cousin Charlie was killed when an iron door weighing two to three hundred pounds fell on his neck at the Thompson bowling alley site. He was found near eleven thirty after being seen at Beaupre hotel corner. Jones served in France with the American Expeditionary Forces and belonged to the American Legion. He leaves a sister in Kansas City and possibly brothers. Funeral held at the Connor chapel with American Legion honors. Buried in Choteau cemetery.
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Charlie Jones
Chateau
Charlie
Thompson Bowling Alley
Jones
Beaupre Hotel
Martine
Citizens Bank
Bateman
Thompson
My ‘Thompson
Xok
Looney
France
American Legion
Kansas City
Connor Chapel
Post American Legion
Choteau
Civil Actions Filed This Week in County Court
Civil actions filed include Boorman Mercantile against Linus Beringer and a transcript of judgment. Vivian Lockhart sues Robert J. Lockhart for difores, with details listed in court records.
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Office of Work of the Coucl
M. Jacobson
Boorman Mercantile Cr
Linus Beringer
Vivian Lockhart
Robert
Lockhert
Difores
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Heighton
Willow Creek
Simms Boy
Charles L.” Torrance
Federal Reserve System
Ember Federal Reserve System
First National Bank
Total
Uae
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Federal Reserve‘ Bank
State of Montana
of Teton
Ss. I. W. B. Butehart
W. B. Butchart
H. Doughty
Entire
Julius Hirshberg
K. J. Hirshberg
H. L. Halladay
M. E. Church Notes
Citizens State Bank
Public
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
the Royal
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