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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
3
The grounding of pasture wire fences prevents stock loss by lightning. A short wire is wrapped around the fence wires and its lower end driven into the ground beneath the fence. The current is diverted into the ground, sparing farm animals sheltering near the fence or under nearby trees.
The article notes gardens need regular care to mature crops and weed control. It warns late maturing weeds can seed prolifically with 10 000 to 200 000 seeds each. Keeping down these weeds reduces future work and increases overall garden satisfaction.
Notices published for desert land final proofs in Montana. Frances E. Wessel and Kenneth B. Cohoe of Raymond, Montana, file proofs before U.S. Commissioner A. C. Warner in Chateau on January 17, 1908, with witnesses listed. Otto C. Miller of Bynum files proof on January 4, 1908, before the commissioner, with witnesses named.
Governor Stuart of Pennsylvania and Governor Hughes of New York received LL D degrees at Lafayette College’s commencement. The college celebrated its 75th anniversary while seeking $500000 in fundraising with Andrew Carnegie and John D Rockefeller listed as conditional subscribers. A trustee asked how the total would be raised, and Governor Stuart quipped “By degrees” after receiving his degree.
Dr. Simon Flexner heads the Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research in New York. Castalia, Ohio experiments reportedly show the serum’s effectiveness. Flexner, a Louisville native aged forty four, is renowned worldwide for pathology and bacteriology and has led major health investigations. Rockefeller funded the institute and chose Flexner as its head, making it a premier center for medical research.
Jiges Donohue of the Chicago Americans is hailed as one of the greatest first basemen. Born July 18, 1879 in Springfield Ohio, he began playing in 1896 at Marietta. He later played for Pittsburg Nationals, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and joined the Chicago American White Sox in 1904. He throws and bats left handed.
Land Office in Great Falls Montana issues contest against Pearl Guntherberg for homestead entry 1566 filed May 18 1904 in section 9 township 2s north range west. Armstrong contends abandonment over two years. hearing set for January 24 1908 before the Register and Receiver. service attempted but not completed. publication ordered.
Department of the Interior contest notice in the United States Land Office Great Falls Montana announces Barton W S Armstrong as contestant against Allen J Thwing entry No 1979 for northeast quarter section 6 town 2 north range west. alleged abandonment for over two years. hearing set for January 24 1908 at 10 a m before the Register and Receiver. publication ordered due to failed personal service. first pub December 12 1907.
Estate of Wal R Pratt deceased. Executor William Hodgskiss invites all creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months of first publication to J G Bair at Chateau Montana. First published November 28, 1907.
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