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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
1
A papal decree prohibits clerics from holding administrative offices and orders those in post to resign within four months. The measure aims to consolidate church governance and reduce secular influence in state roles.
A shipment of 28 dairy cattle from Genesee County New York arrived at Chateau by P M Chappell. Buyers include T J Moore who paid 225 for a registered Holstein bull and six Holstein cows. F PerryS purchased two Jersey heifers and a registered Jersey bull. Some cows report high butter fat yields and strong milking records. Chappell praises local creamery and the region’s suitability for dairying.
Farmington Jim Costello of Collins visited the beach Saturday and Sunday. Miss Josie Peterson went to Great Falls Friday returning Saturday. Mr. C. Bisford was in the Conrad vicinity Saturday. The Temperance lecture Saturday evening was well attended. The next meeting will be held January 7 at the D Lindseth school house. Miss Hazel Cone and Percy Ferguson were Great Falls visitors Sunday. Mr. Alfred Schibsted of Power was on the beach Sunday. Mrs. J. Peterson will host the Ladies' Aid of Rev Knutson's congregation next Thursday. Miss Blanch Peterson left for southern Minnesota Monday to visit through the holidays. Rasmus Jgengdahl returned home to Clinton, Minnesota, Monday.
The board of county commissioners will meet in special session on Tuesday January 3 for organizing with L. C. Marsh the new member elect taking his seat. They will settle with outgoing officers and set deputy counts and other duties including road and bridge matters and Chateau fire tax fund disputes.
Notice is given that Bird sill F Emoody of Dupuyer Montana filed for final five year proof to establish a homestead claim on sections 15 township 27 north range 9 west Montana meridian. He will present witnesses John Preier James Riley George W Davis and David A Howe of Dupuyer Montana at the U S commissioner office in Dupuyer on January 11.
In the Eighth Judicial District of Montana the terms of court for Cascade county are set for January 3, April 4, July 4, and October 10. For Teton county the year 11 terms are fixed for January 31, May 31, July and November 20. Published December 6.
In Tacoma Washington the city commission approves an anti treating ordinance making it a misdemeanor to buy liquor for another person. The measure, backed by Mayor Fawcett and two commissioners, takes effect this week as part of broader aims regarding religious promotion.
The University of Montana offers free extension lectures across the state funded by ticket sales to cover traveling and entertainment costs. Courses span history literature economics sociology ethics geology physics biology and forestry with three to six lectures per course and sometimes single sessions. A second program uses mail correspondence teaching languages literature economics zoology photography forestry and more, designed for busy or remote students with low costs and personalized course choices.
Notice to stockholders of Cassidy Swift Current Oil Company Great Falls Montana states an assessment of one fourth mill per share on capital stock due January 20 1911 payable to I George Veldt secretary at McKnight Block Great Falls. Delinquent stocks after January 21 1911 will be sold at public auction February 6 1911 to cover the assessment and sale costs.
Letter from Thomas H Carter to a Montanan correspondent discusses suspensions of homestead entry applications due to land withdrawals and includes a copy of a register's letter in the Halberg case. Carter says he will raise the issue with the department to secure a satisfactory adjustment.
Dana F. Waterman of Collins Montana filed a homestead entry No 07574 for a parcel in township 21 north range 2 west Montana meridian. He is notified to appear before U S commissioner John C Ferris at Collins on December 6 to make commutation proof with witnesses Charles A Crane Charles A Lieberlich Leonard M Bailey and E L Barnes as register confirms first publication November 1910
Local merchants push half price sales on dolls with additions of new shop near Acantha office. Names include Jos Hirshberg Co Hirshberg’s closing out stock. Towns mentioned Great Falls Libby Ray mond Helena Belleview Conrad Chateau Dupuyer and Indiana. Several residents travel or return from trips, with duties and short stays noted.
Mrs Frances M Anderson was chosen by the district school board to replace Mrs Nellie R Brown who will begin as county superintendent January first Mr McCrea the creamery man left for Washington to visit relatives and will later go to Bozeman to begin duties early next year
Tao Acantha advertises good deals and invites readers to write about desired clubs for tailored pricing. The promotion notes magazines can be sent to one or more addresses and that the items accept food or Christmas presents as part of delivery.
Official fees collected by the county clerk for recording and paid to the treasurer in the year ending Nov 20 1910 total $10 550.60, nearly triple the prior year indicating notable activity and growth in the county’s affairs.
The last legislature created a legislative reference bureau at the historical and miscellanous library. Librarian Pemberton invited members to use free non partisan services for topics such as prior state laws, national trends, and book references. Requests focus on assessment taxation direct primary laws and road funding as lawmakers prepare for the upcoming session.
Notice from the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District of Montana states Conrad Garage and Repair Company requests dissolution. A hearing is set for December 2 at the court in Choteau with Judge H. O. Ewing presiding, clerk James Gibson attesting. First published November 17, 1910.
Hol and Will Hoagskiss Kyle Jones and Rupert Ward arrived home Saturday evening from Bozeman to spend the holidays. They are excused several days early due to their studies giving them a lengthy visit with home folk. Hol Hlodyskiss lost a twelve pound box of candy on the road from Collins.
Mr and Mrs O D Gray plan to settle in Conrad after January first as O D Gray completes his term as Teton county attorney. Miss Estelle Stonehouse returns from Great Falls for holidays. a southern Teton county tax payers meeting is set for December 24 to discuss county division. Miss Alice Russell leaves the local school to teach at Dillon State Normal.
The Swift Current Boulder Oil Co declares a quarterly assessment of one quarter of one cent per share on capital stock, due January 2, 1911, at 2 West Sixth Ave Helena Montana. Unpaid shares on January 2 will be delinquent and advertised for sale, with sale on February 2, 1911 to cover the debt and costs. John W. Buddy, Secretary. First pub. Dec. 8, 1910.
In the Gistriet Conet of the Ricith Indieial District the estate of Dawid Deh deceased an administrator petitions for sale of the real estate. The court orders all interested parties to appear on a specific January date in Chotesa Montana to show cause why the administrator should not be granted an order to sell the decedent’s real estate at private sale. A copy of the order is to be published weekly for four weeks in the Choteau Acantha Montana.
Anna J. Lewis of Collins Montana filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof to establish a homestead claim for lands described as lots 1 and 2 in section 2 township 2 south range 2 west Montana meridian. The proof is to be presented before the U S Register and Receiver at Great Falls Montana on December 2 1910.
News notes from Montana and nearby counties report a state senator and Mrs. Carter hosting a dinner and dance at Raucher's in Washington to honor Miss Helen Taft. Also listed are homestead figures, forest land opportunities, relief bills, and local legal advisories.
Fairfield Mrs Henry and Mrs Paul Lowedt visit Great Falls from Tuesday to Monday. John Landswerk and wife spend a week in Great Falls. CG Molter and J Turner travel to Gireat Pally for winter work. Mr Hess hauls lumber from Power. Betts works on a new store in Power while Ness and Landswerk bring oats from Armington. Academy schools close for vacation December 23. A masquerade opens December 26 in Power. Geo Frey returns to the beach after a month in Choteau.
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