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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
9
A fragmented account recalls Harry Boyle of the Royal Highlanders and a Canadian training path. The narrative mentions enlistment in fall, service in Europe, arrival in England, and action near Ypres with unclear dates and details.
At Teton Chapter 265 held installation for 1919 officers with High Priest John W. Hall among those named. Separately in Livingston a Republican state chairman Harvey died after a street fight with Postmaster J E Swindlehurst. autopsy showed enlarged liver and heart with no skull fracture.
Fragmentary text notes an interment at Choteau Cemetery after arrival at a church service. Mentions Mont and Episcopal Church with unclear references to attendees or dates.
Tribune reports on the Attorney General Leamet county discussion about enforcing the new prohibition law. It covers whether peace officers must prosecute violations and the consequences for neglecting duty including potential removal from office.
Oliver Grothe of Chateau and Misa Alice Snedigar of Dupuyer married quietly Saturday evening in a justice of the peace ceremony. The new couple plan to make their home in Choteau.
Mrs Henry Dale aged 29 and mother of five died at Fairfield hospital from influenza on Tuesday morning. Survived by husband Henry Dale, parents Mr and Mrs A O Lee, and three brothers Oscar Obert and Gilbert Lee. Funeral at Fairfield Lutheran Church Saturday at 1 PM.
James Gibson, early settler and first white inhabitant of the region now known as Teton County, Montana, died after a long frontier life. Born June 5, 1846 in Philadelphia, he served in the Civil War, helped explore and settle northern Montana, and earned fame for his Flying 0 branding. He lived 45 years in the county, contributing as a clerk, rancher, and civic member before his death surrounded by family. The obituary notes his extensive community affiliations and his wife Miss Jenne Fleetwood.
A clipped public notice lists names such as Paul Jacobson Oliver Day and Annie White Galt connected to a marriage license matter in Lewis County. It references Blackfeet reservation proximity and a March registration step, with questions about initiation of new members to a club and unresolved dates.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a change in local leadership in Berlin with references to successors and a governing body. The text is garbled but suggests an official transfer of power and a future role for the new administration.
Obituary and public notices recount the death of Mrs E E Brandenburg and burial in Chateau cemetery. It notes survivors, a request for thanks, and farm aid applications with War Production priorities and county agent details. The mixed items include marriage, kin, and WWI era service wording.
Leaders of agricultural and mutual insurance bodies in Montana urge state lawmakers to pass a broad 1919 reform package. They seek amendments to the herd law, cooperative corporate law, tax law revision, and school tax distribution on railroad property, aiming for uniform codes and broader equity.
Services will be held at the Catholic Church on New Year's Day at 10 am. The same music rendered Christmas Day will be repeated for this service.
A fragment discusses industry and prosperity with a note about spelling variations. It hints at a discussion of meaning and how similar terms can be interpreted differently, without clear context or verifiable details.
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