Christmas Eve Episcopal Program With Santa Visit
The Episcopal church held a Christmas night program featuring a tree donated by Mr. Walley, Santa Claus giving candy, and various musical and recitation items by church classes. Performances included "Stand Up for Jesus," "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," violin solo, and a segment about the Coming of Santa Claus with several named participants from the church community.
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Episcopal Church
Hazel Johnson
Alva Larson
Soso Cs
Rittenhouse
St. Nicholas
Amee
Walter Glasgow
Eoesesess
Frances Johnson
Billy Roulston
Fiow
Sulgrove
Buick Auto Contest Draw Leads to Buick Winner
The Buick Auto Contest held Saturday afternoon at five involved drawing numbers from a cracker barrel. James Peebles called in to claim first prize car if the numbers match, with Mrs Ed Bailey holding the second number as backup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Forseth
F. I. Mooney
H. L. Pewterbaugh
E. Hodgskiss
A. B. Andrews
Elise
Ed. Bailey
James Peebles
Paper mill planned near Big Fork by Glacier Pulp and Paper
Glacier Pulp and Paper company to build a large mill near Big Fork Montana. The new Minneapolis St Paul backed concern incorporates with 2 500 000 capital and named officers Gillette Warner Snow Jordan listed as president vice president secretary and treasurer.
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Big Fork
Mont
Glacier Pulp and Paper Company
Minneapolis
St. Paul
E. S. Warner
Warner-McGill Company
G. M. and
L. S. Gillett
Minneapolis Steel and Foundry
J. F. Jordan
Wyman-Partidge Company
W. P. Snow
Monthe New
Gillette
Methodist Notes United World Methodist Plan Discussion
Tomorrow the joint north and south Methodist Episcopal committee meets to consider a world wide union. The chairman asks Methodists worldwide to pray for success and pastors to preach on The Spirit of Methodism on the last Sunday of the year. Special invitation extended to all.
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Methodist Episcopal Churches North and
Civil actions filed with Clerk James Gibson this week
Civil actions filed include W W Mitzell versus Thos S Armstrong et al appeal P A Fisher versus Joe Hein appeal A H Stephens versus Hattie Bailey transcript of judgment Champion Refining Co versus F R Graham suit on debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gibson
W.W. W. Mitzell
Thos. S. Armstrong
P. A. Fisher
Joe Hein
A. H. Stephens
Hattie B. Bailey
Champion Refining Co
F. R. Graham
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk James Gibson
The past week saw licenses issued to John C. Price and Goldie W. Gibbons of Conrad, Carl Frank of Brady and Dena Guier of Agawam, and James Lawson and Cecelia Demo of Choteau.
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James Gibson
John C. Price
Goldie W. Gibbons
Conrad
Carl Frank
Brady
Dena Guier
Agawam
James Lawson
Cecelia Demo
Choteau
Indian Healthier Wealthier Wiser Report Highlights 1916 Gains
The 1916 commissioner of Indian affairs report shows Indians adopting white dress, rising English literacy, more church members, higher incomes, lower death rates, and gains from the Save the Babies campaign. Reading and churchgoing increased. tuberculosis deaths fell. child deaths under age three dropped significantly.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Cato’ Sens
Eight hour day for switch men awarded by board
The eight hour day for switch men is approved by a federal arbitration board. The decision affects thirteen eastern railroads and grants five cents extra per hour for foremen and helpers, with protests from railroads and some switchmen representatives about overtime pay. The ruling notes long hours and ties to Adamson act implications.
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New York
Federal Arbitration Board
James B. Connors
W. A. Titus
E. F. Potter
T. W. Evans
Charles B. Howey
Jeremiah W. Jenks
Howey
Jenks
Great Northern Delays Spur Frustration on Local Rail Line
The Great Northern Railway has caused repeated delays for Chateau and nearby towns. Train backings, water shortages, and engine troubles disrupted service to Pendroy and Great Falls over two weeks, delaying mail and inconveniencing residents.
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Great Northern Railway Company
Chateau
Pendroy
Great Falls
Stafford Hentges Tie The Knot At Great Falls Church
Vera M. Stafford and John Hentges were married at Great Falls on Thursday. The bride is the daughter of H L Stafford who ranches west of Choteau, while the groom co owns Choteau Hardware Co. After a short wedding trip they will live in Chateau at Mrs. Browns residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Vera M. Stafford
John Hentges
H.L. Stafford
Choteau
Choteau Hardware Co
Chateau
Mrs. Brown
Eight Hour Day Aims For Switchmen By Gradual Introduction
The proposal argues that under current traffic conditions an immediate eight hour day is impractical for most switchmen. Only a small percentage, about ten percent in year one, would be affected. Seniority rights allow workers to choose between shorter hours or higher pay, ensuring a gradual shift while employers and the public gauge demand.
Western Road Embargo Forces Wheat Movement Limits
The article reports a Great Northern railway embargo stopping freight to eastern points, with live stock and perishables exempted. Montana wheat shipments to Chicago and St Louis continue, while copper remains allowed. Eastern lines face overload, delaying shipments and impacting western grain traffic.
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Northwest
Chicago
St. Louis
Great Northern Railway
Northern Pacific
J. T. ‘McGaughey
Helena
Central Freight Association Trunk Line
Points West
Montana
Twin
McGaughey
Record-Herald
Haugen's Auto Contest Won by Wallace Weaver
The junior six auto prize given by F. E. Haugen was won by Wallace Weaver. Final standings list Weaver at 944.08 dollars, Peterson 33?400, Glasgow 12,767, Rains 12,745, Larson 8,443, and Alice Nelson 5,180.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. N. Haugen
Wallace Weaver
John Peterson
Walter Glasgow
Jack Rains
Harvey Larson
Alice Nelson
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Parent Teachers Meeting Listed at Public School
The Parent Teachers association holds its regular meeting at the Public School on Tuesday evening January 2. The program includes music by grade pupils, a paper Your Children's Companions, a discussion by Miss Dutcher, reading by Mrs E N Haugen, and a male quartet performance.
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Phil S. Cole
E. N. Haugen
Pees Ee
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