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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
4
Published weekly in Choteau Montana this column argues that a town prospers when residents unite for its growth and development. It warns that division and discontent shrink prospects and that those who speak ill of their town deny themselves communal benefits.
Messrs Ryan Quaid Mantis and others returned from Chicago with beef cattle. The Thanksgiving ball was well attended and enjoyed. Woodmen plan a Christmas Eve event at their new hall. Mrs Anderson and Miss Wagg arrange a school Christmas entertainment. Dr Stephens of Ft Kenton visited Dupuyer professionally last week. Weather extremes puzzle Dupuyerites. James Stimson lost a valuable horse from a broken leg. Whetstone, sent to lead the Methodist mission, will not locate here. Alfred Harris named postmaster. The coal mine is active in Dupuyer. Mrs Clark, mother of Jim Clark, disappeared from Birch creek ranch. searchers fear drowning. Herrion and St Denis visited Shelby last Saturday. Dupuyer may seek a medical missionary offering Christian science and Peruna along with spiritual care. Dupuyer touted as a health resort as residents stay well. People report common stomach discomfort after hearty meals but find relief with peppermint tea. Babies appear free of colic and parents sleep well at night. A hunter rode through with eight large gooey hounds.
A series of social dancing parties for the winter is contemplated with plans to host gatherings for community members. The events aim to foster social interaction and hospitality among residents.
A telephone message from Choteau said John K. Burke, a former Choteau resident known across Northern Montana, killed himself in Great Falls on Wednesday night. He left letters directing his effects to John E. DeHaas of Choteau, who went to Great Falls. Details could not be learned by the Acantha.
Real estate transfers show BE R McDonald and wife selling to Angus Binlaygon of Conrad Montana 300 acres including parts of section 30 township 28 north range 1 west for 1920 dollars. Conrad Investment Company transfers to Ki D Jones of Conrad Montana various parcels in block 2 and block 3 and town lots totaling 2725 dollars.
The marriage was solemnized last evening by Rev. W. W. Van Orséel in the parlors of the Geat Walls hotel. The couple will reside at the groom’s Yurton beach ranch after a brief wedding trip and are wished long happiness and prosperity by friends.
A 160 acre tract offers a dwelling, barn and water access for rent. Included is a three room house with outbuildings and six additional lots priced at 3425.00. Contact Nxyos Caskey for details and inquiry.
Bert Kaplan as plaintiff seeks sale of defendants James Ross Donald Ross and Katherine Ross property at the sheriff sale in Choteau Teton County Montana on a Sunday in January 1907. Property described as east half of northwest quarter section 11 township 24 north range 5 west containing eighty acres with water rights ditches and improvements. Sale at courthouse front door between 9 am and 5 pm with sheriff Kessperyn McKenzie and attorney James Sulgrove. Publication date December 12-13 1906.
A seven-year-old branded horse named Stravep-Gray Harsey’s seven was lost about two weeks ago east of Ferris’ ranch on Seton. It wore saddle and bridle, was raised near Conrad, and a $10 reward is offered for the recovery of the four-tit or $85 for the horse alone. Contact P.O. NASSE, Parmington.
The following letters remain uncalled for in the Chateau post office for the week ending December 8, 1906. This list includes all addressed items awaiting pickup and alerts patrons to collect by the deadline.
JT opens a dressmaking course at the old Rufus ranch on November 19 with a fifteen dollar term and a free first week. Students must bring their own sewing and call Minney Van DreRitz in Farmington for details. Four hundred tons of hay for sale or rent to Walter Clark in Bynum is listed.
In the Eleventh Judicial District of Montana Teton county the estate of Wesley Chadwick deceased will sell at private sale to the highest bidder subject to court confirmation. The property includes Lots 3 and 4 in Section 6 Township 24 North Range 8 West and Lot 4 and SE quarter of SW quarter in Section 31 Township 25 North Range 6 West containing 149.07 acres with waters ditches improvements and appurtenances. sale terms: half cash at sale and half cash on court confirmation. Sale after December 1 1908 bids in writing to the administrator or attorney James SulTove. Dated December 8 1906 Thomas Brooks administrator.
Rosa Crouch sues Edward Crouch in the Eleventh Judicial District of Montana to obtain a divorce and court costs. The summons requires answer within twenty days. complaint alleges desertion beginning August 1, 1897, continuing to present. Clerk Sterling McDonald issues notice, J. G. Barr attorney for plaintiff. First published November 8, 1906.
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