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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
1
A statement from County Treasurer A Warner reports 1921 county taxes collected at about 62 percent of the total. Initial forecasts had estimated 75 to 80 percent but large taxpayers failed to meet the deadline. Of about 457000 in real property taxes, 287000 has been paid, leaving a delinquency of just over 160000, to be added to personal tax delinquencies. Apportioning of funds is now underway.
Eugene V. Debs, three time Socialist presidential candidate, was released from the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary on Christmas Day with 23 other war time offenders by a presidential pardon from President Harding. Debs, convict for obstructing the draft, must report to Attorney General Daugherty. He praised peace and vowed to aid others at the prison.
Teton High School quintet overwhelmed a team of alumni 26 to 17 last night at the school gym. Superior teamwork built on season practice sealed the win against the first-time together alumni lineup. The halftime score stood 11 to 5.
Notice of annual meeting for stockholders set for Saturday January 14 1922 at Burton School House at 10 o clock A M to elect officers and transact any other business. By order of the Board K R Smith Secretary Treasurer First publication December 29 last publication January 12.
Governor Dixon appoints Judge William B. Carroll of Butte to preside over the ouster case against James T. Green, county clerk of Pondera, as northern Montana judges recused themselves. The order follows Judge John J. Green’s disqualification and Governor Dixon’s action after Carroll expressed willingness to hear the matter.
Great Falls reports renewed talk that the reopening date for the Butte mines and the Great Falls and Anaconda smelters will come soon. Copper market gains, talks of zinc plant moves, and a possible early January announcement drive local anticipation.
The Acantha looks to 1922 with grounded faith that Montana will grow. It reflects on 1921 with disappointment and distress, but urges forward movement through earnest study, co operation and honest effort to benefit Valley County and its people. Happy New Year.
Mary Elizabeth Robertson and John Henry Odenwald, prominent young residents of Teton county, were married last Wednesday December 21 at the Chateau Methodist parsonage with Rev. Harry T. Stong officiating. The couple will reside on the groom’s ranch southwest of Choteau.
Stephen's Church notes New Year's Day service schedule with Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m., church school at noon, and evening service at 7:30 p.m. The article reflects on the church calendar's origin, Circumcision Day as year dating, and the slogan Jesus guiding civil years.
The church announces Sunday school at 11:30 and Epworth League at 6:30. Official board meets Monday at 8:00. A reflective quotation by John Oxenham concludes the notice.
A preaching service will be held in Pendroy this Friday at 8 00 p m led by Rev Harry T Stong.
Paramount Ince production The Bronze Bell comes to the Royal theater next Sunday and Monday. Courtenay Foote and Doris May lead in a British East India and New York set drama filled with suspense and action.
Butte high school teachers remain well paid but Montana falls from fifth to fourteenth in national averages for four year high school teacher salaries from 1918 to 1921. The state shows limited gains compared with other states, affecting Montana’s prior national ranking in education.
A weekly bulletin of visits and gatherings shows Mrs. Smith and friends at Bole, couples dining with the Hines and Drinkwine families, Miss Crary in Butte, Hanson youths hosting a Monday party, and numerous relatives traveling to Fairfield Chateau Great Falls and nearby. The Sunday school program drew a large crowd and treats followed. The Ladies Aid meeting is set at C O Lindseth home January 11 with all invited. Grace Reiding visits home folks this week.
There will be a meeting of the Te ton county chapter American Red Cross on Tuesday January 10 1922 to elect officers for the coming year Margaret Nagle Secretary.
A plan seeks a 150 per share assessment to fund the reopening of the Great Falls Bank. The proposal outlines financial steps, regulatory approvals, and the anticipated timeline for resuming operations. Local business leaders weigh potential economic impact and community needs.
Great Falls Dec 28. A proposal to assess American Bank and Trust Company stock at 150 a share to reopen the bank was submitted at a meeting that adjourned Tuesday. About 1700 of 2500 shares were represented with unanimous support for any plan to enable reopening. The next meeting Friday will determine if the cash can be raised.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Agnes Schlecht hosted by Mrs. J. C. Morgan and others at the Beaupre cafe honored the bride-elect. Guests numbered about thirty. gifts included many useful articles and refreshments were served late. The wedding to Mr. Frank Collins will be in Great Falls on New Year’s.
Final settlement on State Highway projects 65 A and 136 will be made to E A Arnett at the regular January 1922 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Signed Chas P Crane Chairman. First pub Dec 15 last Dec 29 1921.
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