Curly Nelson Ends Life in Chateau Hotel Tragedy
Curly Nelson a 38 year old drayman for Montana Transfer Co. shot himself in his room at the Chateau House in Chateau Montana shortly after ten a m Wednesday following weeks of gambling losses and financial stress. A note to his friend Red Swanson explained the act and warned against gambling. Coroner Connor ruled no inquest and the body was taken for burial with possible military honors. Nelson, an overseas World War I veteran and member of Chateau Post 6 American Legion, had been in Chateau for years and was known for a good reputation before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curly
Nelson
Drayman
Montana Transfer Co
Chateau House
Red” Swanson
Swanson
Choteau House
Martine
Wm. Hodgskiss
Chas. H. Connor
George W. Magee
Connor
Red
Chateau
Hirshberg
Acantha
South
France
American Legion
Adams
The
Transfer Co
Middle West
Teton County
Choteau Legion
Choteau
Methodist Church Notes Highlight sacraments and programs
Pastor Harry T. Stong leads services with the Lord's Supper at 10 30 AM and evening topic Whats the Matter with Father The day features Sunday School at 11 30 Junior League at 3 Epworth League at 6 30 and a study class Monday at 7 30 plus Wednesday teacher training a call to join and participate in church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Rev
Stong
Father
Wade Crawford Barclay
Legion Adopts Resolutions Urging Stricter Law Enforcement
Chateau Post of the American Legion calls a meeting to pass resolutions demanding strict enforcement of liquor and gambling laws after the death of Legion member Curly Nelson. The paper supports the move and urges all citizens to back officials in strengthening public safety and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Post
American Legion
Aefternoon
Legion
Curly” Nelson
Nelson
Chateau
Acantha
Curly
Blackleaf Rancher Loses 200 Tons of Hay in Fire
A. B. Palmer, rancher of Blackleaf country, reports 200 tons of hay destroyed in a incendiary fire at his three large stacks last Friday night. He owns 200 cattle and has only thirty tons left for winter. Sheriff’s office opened an investigation after news reached Chateau on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackleaf
A. B. Palmer
Fire Destroys Read Home in South City
A kitchen fire at Mrs Mary Read’s residence in the south part of the city yesterday afternoon around four o clock spread through the home and caused total destruction. Insurance to the extent of 500 dollars covered part of the loss. The volunteer fire department responded promptly but little could be saved beyond a piano and a few wearing apparel items.
Belt Falls to Teton For Second Time This Season
Belt Valley high school fell 11 to 4 to Teton in a colorless gym matchup seen by about 200 fans. Belt could not score a field goal, relying on free throws by Shannon as Teton pulled away.
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Teton
Belt Valley Hgh
Harrington
Belt Boys
Belt
Shannon
Butts
Johnson
McCoy
Pattsner
Shirley
Fluhr
Ed. Dow
A. Wiprud
Anderson
IF. Wip-rud
G. Jackson
Hammond
A. ‘Wiprud
O’neil
Jackson
Summer Fallow Talk Planned at Royal Theater
County agent notes a February 18 meeting at the Royal theater at two o'clock where agronomist J Ogaard from Bozeman will discuss summer fallow methods for Montana. A talk covers soil moisture planting times seed amounts and related dry farming topics with new findings from the state dry land experiment station. The program may include farm talks and musical numbers by a veteran bureau officer and local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theater
Ofaard
Agronomist
Bozeman
Montana
Mr. Ogaard
Dry Land Experiment Station
Veterans’ Bureau
Chateau
Pendroy Merchant Dies in Choteau After Brief Illness
Ci Cr. Sheble Pendroy merchant died from pneumonia at Choteau hospital shortly after midnight Wednesday after an illness of about 36 hours. He was taken sick at home Tuesday and brought to Choteau Wednesday morning on the Great Northern. He walked from the station to the hospital as efforts were made for relief. The family had been notified but none had arrived in Choteau at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Sheble
Pendroy Merchant
Choteau
Mr. Sheble
Great Northern
Civil Actions Filed in Foreclosure Week
The office of Clerk of the Court B. M. Jacobson reports civil actions filed in the past week. Merchants Trust Co vs Chas Bille et al seeks foreclosure of mortgage. Capital Trust & Savings Bank vs Peter Kuperus foreclosure of mortgage. Capital Trust & Savings Bank vs Annie M Cottrell et al foreclosure. Herman Vieting et al foreclosure. First Loan & Securities Co v William E Mohr et al foreclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Jacobson
Merchants .Trust, Co
Chas. Blle
Mort Bag Capital Trust & Savings
Bank
Peter Kuperus
Capital Trust & Savings Bank
Annie M. Cottrell
Herman Vieting
First Loan & Securities Co
William E. Mohr
Masonic Dance Set for Chateau High Gym February 21
The annual Masonic dance will be held at the Chateau high school gym on Tuesday evening February 21 the night before Washington's birthday. All Masons their wives and daughters are invited. Elaborate preparations have been made and a large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Washington
Notice to Farmers on Flax Disposal Deadline
Farmers urged to haul flax to local elevators by February 5 1922 as the J M Baker Elevator Co and Rocky Mountain Elevator Co ship out all flax on hand and suspend buying until next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Baker Elevator Co
Rocky Mountain Elevator Co
Bridge Ladies Host Six Tables At Roberts Home
Mesdames James Eckford J M Baker and N E Roberts entertained six tables at bridge last Saturday at the Roberts home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Eckford
J. M. Baker
N. E. Roberts
Bridge
Roberts
Teton High Faces Valier and Conrad in Quick Weekend Twin Bill
Teton high school's basketball quintet heads for Valier Friday for a game with Valier High and then travels Saturday to Conrad for a rematch with the Conrad tossers. Coach Harrington will accompany the team and expects two victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton High School
Valier
Valier High
Conrad
Harrington
Teton
Women’s Club Card Party at Library Next Monday
A note announces another Women’s Club card party to be held in the library rooms next Monday evening. Turnouts at these gatherings are said to be gratifying and attendees will miss something worthwhile. Date given as Monday evening February 6.
Sons and Daughters 17th Feed and Ball Planned at Cho teau
The Sons and Daughters of Teton County Oldest Settlers meet February 17 at the new K P hall in Cho teau for their annual feed and ball. Membership open to any twenty one year old son or daughter of an Old Timer with invitations via secretary Richard M Trescott. Committees named to ensure a gala 1922 event with full hall capacity expected.
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Teton County
K. P. Hall
Choteau
Richard M. Trescott
Leo Steele
Wink Edgar
Cecil D. Yeager
John’ Gleason
Charles Heighton
Jack Kerr
Obert Peterson
Cora Bitting
Estelle Daley
Wm. Hodgskiss
Denzil McDonald
Dolly Graves
Helen K. Edgar
Robert Gray
Ray Halladay
Ida Jourdonnais
Lelia Ashworth
Cecil Yeager
Gus Depner
Florence Fried
Farmington Social Notes Peek In On Local Gatherings
A surprise party celebrated Henry Hane's birthday with relatives and friends last Saturday. Guests included O Depner, J Otness, Evenson families, and Dolalie family, with a midnight luncheon. Chalmers entertained a church choir crowd at supper. Frontline attendees were Forseth Nasser Swenson Kreuger Pierce Leidthtaohrdt Lindseth and Thorud. Rabbits from a local hunt were shipped to Great Falls for the needy. Depners hosted a midweek gathering. Mauseth’s ailing wheat-hauler noted. Bess Perry visited Alice Otness. Steve Lindseth has been unwell. Swenson's dinner guests included Richem, Tangen, Crary. Rev Kvile to lead morning and evening services February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Haneson
O. Depner
J. Otness
Evenson
Dolalie
Wm. Chalmers
Farmington
Great Falls
J. Carlson
Old Timers Banquet At Woodmen Hall Friday
Eligible members are invited to the Old Timers banquet at Woodmen hall on Friday night February 10. Contact secretary Mrs. John A. Gleason to indicate attendance and help arrange details.
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Woodmen Hall
John A. Gleason
Marriage in Great Falls Unites Mae Swan and Olaf Hilme
Yesterday's Tribune reports the marriage Tuesday in Great Falls of Mae Florence Swan and Olaf A. Hilme of Chateau. The ceremony by Rev. Alexander G. Bennett at the First Methodist parsonage. Miss Florence Howard was bridesmaid with attendants Mrs. Arthur Lewis and Ruth Wheeler. The couple will reside in Hamilton Montana.
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Great Falls
Mae Florence Swanson
Olaf A. Hilme
Chateau
Alexander G. Bennett
Florence Howard
Arthur Lewis
Ruth Wheeler
Hilmo
Hamilton
Montana
School approves teacher certificates and notes program details
The report lists names of teachers receiving certificates by grade and notes that some certificates will be held until September 15 for the required 12 weeks of normal training. It highlights the high school normal training department offering a two year course and mentions state support and future graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oncates
Zimmer
Anna K
Joseph M. Lindseth
Willard C. ‘Germain
H. B. Noble
Helga G. Dohken
C. Beatrice Davis
Avis Swanson
Hila R. Irvin
Irene Askew
State Department
St Stephen's Church Announces Services and 1922 Parish Council
St Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church lists services led by Rev H E Bush with Holy Communion and church school. Next Sunday's sermon titled Christ in the Church invites worship. 1922 annual mission meeting elected J G Jackson J C Morgan and Mrs J C Morgan as officers and adopted a parish council plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Jackson
J. C. Morgan
Mirs
School
Publication of time for proving will in Montana estate
Notice in the Probate Department of the District Court of Montana Teton County announces that on February 23, 1922 at 10 a.m. the will of Antoine Caldwell deceased will be proven and Edward J. Hirshberg seeks letters testamentary as executor. Interested parties may appear to contest. Blanche M. Jacobson Clerk. James Sulgrove attorney. First publication February 2, last February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of Teton
Antoine Caldwell
Chateau
Edward J. Hirshberg
Blanche M. Jacobson
James Sulgrove
Petitioner
Choteau
PTA Meeting Sets Talk on Fathers Role in Education
A regular PTA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 7 at 8:00 p m in the grade school. Mrs H W Bateman will read The Fathers Share in the Education of his Children and E N Haugen will lead discussion. Music by grade children and Prof Sal bach. Parents teachers and friends invited.
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Parent
H. W. Bateman
E. N. Haugen
Salbach
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Methodist Church
Harry T. Stong
First National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Read
James E. Winsley
Great T'a'ls
U. S
Merchants Cafe
Cascade County
Wibaux
North Dakota
Fort Benton
Pendroy
Farmington News
t—Lenora Inbody
Louise Esther Clearman
ST. Stephen's Church
H. E. Bush
Weather Report
Clarkson Observer
Citizens State Bank
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