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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
1
Din To All From The Acantha reports a new seed law requiring labeled seed sold in Montana. Labels must include kind, variety, purity, germination, date, grower address, and seller details. Free testing offered at Montana State Grain Laboratory Bozeman with 3-4 oz for grains and 1-2 oz for fine seeds.
The forest service gathered 40 000 pounds of tree seed for reforestation and reforested about 30 000 acres. A future turpentine industry looms in the west and southwest from resinous yellow pine. German pencil makers eye California incense cedar for pencil wood and a pencil factory in California seems plausible. Over 120 million board feet of timber was donated free to settlers and miners near national forests. There are 16 maple species in the United States, sugar maple being the most valuable. Grazing on national forest ranges can recover faster under regulated grazing.
The Cut Bank Tribune editor Stephen J. Rigney wed Miss Ethel M. Lewis Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s home in Cut Bank. Rev Father Hanna officiated. Rigney, a leading publisher in Teton county, is praised for industry and community service. The bride is esteemed in Cut Bank and the Independent joins friends in extending best wishes.
Montana law declares unlawful the growth or seeding of Canada thistle Scotch bull thistle and Russian thistle under sections 8871 72 73 74. Citizens are urged to destroy such weeds on sight to benefit themselves and the neighborhood and help drive them from the state.
Edward Frank Runnells 32 and Ethel May Hamm 18 of Sweet Grass issued the 27th. John Edgar 41 and Lena Kasper 39, both of Bynum, issued in past week.
Epistle notes urge resolutions like quitting smoking and improving diet as New Year begins. Religious service outlines address the 1914 act and hours. Local reports cover depots, dances, lifts, grain buying plans, Christmas programs, new buildings, and visitors in Bynum. community life and travel details noted.
Mr and Mrs A L Hoy spent several days in town from their Blackleaf area ranch for Christmas shopping. Mr and Mrs M F F McClug of Kalispell will arrive Thursday to spend Christmas with daughter Mrs T A Busey and family. Miss Florence Leech, wintering in Kalispell, arrived today to celebrate Christmas with her parents in Valier. Miss Alice Leech, a Chateau high school teacher, arrived Tuesday to spend holidays with the Frank Leech household.
A meeting of the Chateau social club is called for next Monday evening at the Weaver-Crossen building rooms. All are requested to attend as officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other important business transacted.
The Kalispell Inter Lake was sold last week by former owner R. M. Goshorn to a Progressive party stock company. T. KE. LaFonde, ex publisher of a paper at Big Timber, will be managing editor under new ownership and has already taken charge.
The list shows Patrick Walsh of Fairfield applying for final citizenship papers, with Ireland as his origin.
Civil actions were filed with Clerk Jas. Gibson since the last issue. Frank Pings sues Charles Mae in a debt case filed on the 31st inst.
The Glenloyd Hotel hosted the marriage of Mrs John Edgar and Miss Lena Has both of Bynum Montana. The ceremony was performed by J K DeHaas in the presence of relatives and friends.
A state appeals for mercy for a female inmate on death row arguing gender bias rather than innocence. Officials say her case highlights broader issues of punitive justice and potential reform.
A petition seeks creation of a new county from parts of Teton and Hill counties. The Board of County Commissioners will hear the matter at 10 a m on January 8 1914 in Chateau Montana. Interested parties may appear to oppose or present objections. Dated December 10 1913. By order of the Board of County Commissioners L. C. Marsh Chairman and County Clerk B. C. Garrett Attest.
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