Teton County's New Court House
An article recalls the history leading to Teton County's court house, noting Montana’s growth and the pioneers who built the region. It describes Chaotau as the county seat, the fire destructions of early buildings, the 2004 bond approval for a new stone and brick court house, and praises the design, modernization, and enduring civic impact.
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Ife
Choutedan
Teton County
Choteau
Tts
J. Gi. Baie
Phi County Commissioners
Burgey
Magnanimous Gift Reported From Augustus Heinze
In Butte on November 20, Augustus Heinze, former president of the defunct Aetna Backing and Trust, sent a $199,000 donation to depositors and a $100,000 check to aid assets. Receiver Wilson published the actions, noting Heinze had left the bank in 1903 and praising the generosity amid depositors’ confusion.
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Butte
Augustus Heinze
East
Aetna Backing & Trust Company
Heinze
Salt Lake
Wilson
W. Augustus Heinze
Mcinze
Farmstead With House Barn Water Near Good Location
The listing advertises a 160 acre farm with a house barn and water access. A separate note offers three roomed house with outbuildings in a good location for 6425.00.
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Warrip
Real Estate Transfers Amid Lethbridge Strike Settlement
Real estate transfers filed in the county clerk's office include Jas Gibson et al to Mary A Thompson for undivided third interests in Château blocks and Jot G block in Choteau valued at 635.33 and 255.00 respectively. C Wallace Taylor and wife transfer undivided halves in lots 19 and 11 block 17 Lethbridge to J G Bair for 250. The Lethbridge strike ends as operators and workers reach terms with arbitration offered for future disputes and no discrimination between union and non union workers.
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Jas. Gibson
Mary A. Thompson
C. Wallace Taylor
J. G. Bair
Choteau
Lethbridge
Alta
Open Indian Lands Bill Introduced for Blackfeet Reservation
Washington Devo reports Congressman Dixon introduced a bill to open the Blackfeet reservation to settlement following an extended interview with the Indian Affairs commissioner and the president’s suggestion. The measure mirrors the prior house version with no material changes.
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Washington, Devo
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Dixon
Blackfeet
House
Pew
Bucks for sale in Teton county from Rambouillet line
Sire Ilores huondre head Rambouillet bucks ages three and four offered in Teton county. Finest bucks available. For particulars call or address Peter Eyraud Farmington Mont.
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Ilores Huondre
Rambouilette Bucks
Teton County
Peter Eyraud
Farmington, Mont
First State Dairymen Convention Held in Helena
The inaugural meeting of the State Dairymen Association is set for December 11 in the afternoon and evening and December 12 in the morning in Helena. Dairymen are invited to join discussions and a strong program. advance action is urged to secure rail rates, and attendees should obtain receipts at their home depot. W J Elliot, Secretary.
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State Dairymen S Association
Helena
W. J. Elliot
Victory For Toole in Powers Creek Water Claim
In Ousvade county district court a jury returned a verdict for Cladius Bruce Toole against Peter Wagner. The panel found Wagner had no right to Powers Creek waters when purchasing improvements in 1897 and awarded Toole $160 for hay losses in 1904 due to water denial. Judge Leslie considers the findings.
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Cladius Bruce Toole
Peter Wagner
Ousvade
Toole
Powers Creek
Wagner
Ritzpatrick
Vole
Leslie
Race For The Land Office Job
Washington December 2 Two strong congressional candidates vie for the commissioner of the general land office Representing Iowa Lucey and Minnesota McCleary both exit public life after this Congress having been defeated by Democrats Lucey chairs the public lands committee and is seen as a strong land questions conduit McCleary supporters say he would also be satisfactory The president will appoint and will weigh recent Interstate Commerce Commission investigations into railroad fraud in coal land entries in the public domain Both men have the president’s confidence.
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Washington
General Land Office
Lucey
Iowa
McCleary
Minnesota
Lacey
Public Lands
Af Friends of
Interstate commMerce Commission
Burton Writes A Book In Jail Fronton Missouri
Former Kansas senator Joseph Ralph Burton, jailed for using office for personal gain, plans a spring release book revealing the inside history of his downfall. He intends to denounce President Roosevelt former aide Bristow William Allen White and Cyrus Leland as key figures, then hit the lecture circuit.
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Fronton
Joseph Ralph Burton
United States
Kansas
Lronton
Burton
Roosevelt
J. T L. Bristow
William Allen White
Cyrus Leland
Farmington Budget Highlights Local Happenings
Theodore Bollerud traveled to Chicago with beef cattle last week. Juttle Arnold Lee recovers from illness as he travels. Miss Jennie Anderson celebrated Thanksgiving in Chateau. A turkey shoot occurred in Farmington on November 28. Alina Daley returned to Selle after a week at home. Farmers hauled coal to Collins last week. Crittenden visited Great Malls for Thanksgiving. Dr and Mrs Long dined with Mr and Mrs Jerris on Thanksgiving. Skating and singing at community gatherings noted. Weirsing led services at Burton schoolhouse and on December 2. Selma Peterson spent Thanksgiving at home. Whooping cough remains disruptive in the area.
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Theodore Bollerud
Chicago
Juttle Arnold Lee
Jennie Anderson
Chateau
Farmington
Alina Daley
Selle
Burton School
Selma Peterson
Dividend plans boost Broadwater creamery profits
The Townsend area paper reports Broadwater creamery directors may declare semi annual five percent dividends on stock. They plan to return funds to stockholders while reinvesting gains to benefit local farmers, increasing cash flow and boosting butter sales locally.
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Townsend
Broadwater
Becaus
Roosevelt annual message dominates Senate session
President Roosevelt's annual message to Congress held the Senate for two and a half hours, with Japanese situation debate paused, and resolutions adopted honoring deceased members. The session adjourned at 2 54 P M marking a pause for tribute.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Raynor
Maryland
House of Representatives
Reading of President's Message Occupies House Session
The House read the president's message for two hours and 76 minutes amid applause from both parties. Representative Lacey of Town served as speaker pro tem during the reading. Speaker Cannon then appointed Robert G. Cousins and Frank O. Louden to the foreign affairs committee to fill vacancies. The session adjourned at 2 43 until noon tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Lacey
Town
Cannon
Robert G. Cousins
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Robt
Rt. Hitt
Illinois
Frank O. Louden
Hitt
Lcense
RHE Art Studio Opens With Handkerchief Sale
Storefront advertises headquarters for low prices on ladies and children's handkerchiefs from RHE Art Studio.
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RHE Art Studio
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