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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
1
AEA Armstrong and Asa Gleason write home from the European front describing marches through Belgium Luxembourg and into Germany. They detail harsh travel rough battles and observe Rhine river scenery while praising German civilians and noting U S casualties and replacements.
A brief personal note expresses holiday greetings to all, mentions Patt and the kiddies, and says Uncle Jess will be home soon, closing with love.
A 1919 letter from Aldeh Connor describes a month on the road home from duty and concern over an epidemic. He reports earnings of about thirty dollars monthly and remaining funds after arrival, noting relief at receiving a welcoming New Year’s letter and hoping the illness is contained.
Citizens of Chateau greet Captain Smith with a packed station crowd of 500 plus band. He returns from 18 months in France with two wound chevrons after leading men under heavy fire including five over the top assaults. He recounts near-miss moments with a German bayonet and front line horrors, praising Allied morale shifts post Chateau Thierry and asserting American soldiers proved their mettle.
A soldier describes waiting for departure home, hoping to be back by early summer. He updates family on duties in a stock room under a good sergeant, asks not to send money until his return, and sends regards while expressing hope for safe arrival for all.
A personal note from a loving son Alden, expressing timeless devotion and affection.
Isehem reports Sunday on active supply trains moving rations baggage and men. He recalls crossing No Man's Land and the destruction of Ypres with its cathedral and priceless paintings, noting the town may not be habitable again.
The school reports a quick fire drill, observation trips to Carson and Teton county high, hot lunches prepared by Martha Chalmers and Esther Clear man, and Alice Clearman visiting. Faculty votes to close the first semester February 15 with exams the following Thursday and Friday and to end the year May 31 by adding ten Saturdays and shifting to 9:00 start and seven 30 minute periods. Basketball practice continues for the Conrad game with Harold Forrest named team captain.
The public school to observe Lincoln's birthday with a program at the Royal theater next Wednesday around 2 pm. Seventh and eighth graders join the high school for the observance. Students rehearse a three act comedy Mrs Tubs of Shanty Town to be presented at the high school on Saturday February 15 at 8 30 pm.
Congress sets February 9 as a day of memorial services across churches for Theodore Roosevelt. A union service at the Methodist church Sunday evening features hymns and talks by Rev. Haley on Roosevelt as author speaker statesman churchman and Rev. Hall on Roosevelt as a man. The crowd is urged to arrive by 7 45 sharp for a prompt start.
The Woman's club held a Tuesday meeting to elect officers for the coming year. President Mrs E J Crary, Vice President Mrs J J Greene, Recording Secretary Mrs A DeYong, Corresponding Secretary Mrs S S Foot, Treasurer Mrs Wiley Shannon were chosen. New members admitted include Mrs John Hentges Mrs W R Smith Mrs Julius Hirshberg Mrs Taylor Mrs Tom Givens and Mrs N Whitacre.
William H. Franklin a Burton bench early settler died at his Phillipsburg Montana home on February second. He fathered 19 children with eight surviving. Funeral in Choteau cemetery followed at his wife’s grave. Rev W E Hall presided. Family members attended, including several daughters and sons living across Riverside California and Great Falls.
The note urges patrons of Cha teau to generously support a Junior Red Cross event designed to aid the organization and benefit the children. It emphasizes encouraging youth participation and aiding the Junior Red Cross.
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