Curly Nelson Remembered in Choteau Memorial
John Omer Nelson known as Curly, age 33, born in Stillwater Minnesota, died February 1 in Chateau. He served in the 40th Division and later the 306th Infantry, Meuse Argonne veteran, discharged June 6 1919, survived by his father, sister and brothers, funeral with American Legion honors at the Methodist church, interred with full military rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Omer Nelson
Curly
Stillwater
Minnesota
Lorentz Nelson
Teton County
Chateau
U. S. Infantry
France
Co. E
Meuse-Argonne Drive
Curley
Montana Transfer Con
Nelson
Pequoit
Maurice
Great Northern
Troy
Montana
Choteau Post No. 6
American ‘Legion
Omer Nelson
Harry T. Stong
Legion
C. James Smith
Teton Girls Show Improvement in Close Conrad Clash
The Teton girls lost 16 to 14 to Conrad in a tight finale after earlier 21 to 18 defeat by Valier. Marian Pridham and Margaret Jackson led Chateau while M Lawson Dussell Wilke and Parmalee starred for Conrad and Valier. Boys’ games saw Chateau fall 25 to 16 at Walter and 29 to 8 at Conrad with Dow and Jackson shining for Chateau. Referees were Lewis of Conrad and Miss Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Valier
Conrad
Chateau
Rooters
Marian Pridham
Margaret Jackson
M. Lawson
Dussell
Wilke
Parmalee
Dussel
L. Gourley
H. Gourley
Sandhurp
Miss Blake
Teton Williamson
Pridham
Cleary
Radcliffe
Andrews
Jackson
Cole
Conrad Domestic Science Girls
Walter
Dow
Lincoln Anniversary Sermon At St Stephen’s Church
St Stephen's Church announces Sunday services at 11:00 am worship 12:00 pm church school and 7:30 pm evening prayer. The morning service honors Abraham Lincoln with the sermon titled Abraham Lincoln True American. Tuesday features a Valentine party at K of P hall hosted by the Guild. Class 4 of the church school forms a Girls Friendly Society branch, part of a large worldwide movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Church School
Girls’ Friendly Society
Teton County Old Settlers History and Records
A detailed account of the Teton County Old Settlers Association origins from 1912 and its evolution through 1921. It lists founding organizers, efforts to document pioneer lives, meeting dates, and officials including presidents and secretaries across years. The text notes questionnaires and archival work aimed at preserving the county’s early settlement history.
Public School Notes and Local Pioneer Histories
Richard Jones entertained the ard grade last week and Miss Sebilist the fifth grade teacher has been absent since Monday noon due to illness. Beaulah Thompson and Haakon Jacobson joined the sixth grade while Mrs. Craig returned after illness. Mildred Thompson is the new eighth grade companion. Mrs. Stong, the music and arts teacher, returned after illness. The grade school received their yearly physical exams by Miss Lian and Dr. Rhoads. The article then shifts to local history, recounting the Old Agency at Blackfoot Reservation later named Choteau in 1884 in honor of Pierre Chouteau, listing honorary vice-presidents and detailing James Gibson’s life as the first president of the Teton County Oldest Settlers Association and a prominent Montana pioneer who settled the area in 1873 and died in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Téton ‘County
Old Settlers ’Association
Choteau
GC. H. Connor
Jennie Kerr
Nellie R. Brown
Henry Kelly
A. C. Burbank
Teton County
Chateau
Ed. Dennis
H. L. Halladay
Alex Longmutt
Emily Truchot
Fincher
John W. Ward
Gey, Magee
W. D. Jones
Fon
James Gibson
Mary Connor
Emily Tractor
Mary W. Connor
Mathilde Burbank
Jas. Sulgrove
Margaret Hodgskiss
Martha Boutilier
Treas
Annie L. Kelly
Hattie Coffey
Josephine F. Beaupre
Mathilda Burbank
Helen D. Larson
Annie L. Bruce
Kate Baart
Wm. M Hodgskiss
Anna Halladay
Josephine Beaupre
Jennie M. Trescott
Clara Gleason
Wm. Cowgill
Alex Longmuir
Nellie K. Gray
Cora B. Halladay
Clara P. Gleason
Richard Jones
Ard
Sebilist
Monsday
Beaulah Thompson
Haakon Jacobson
Craig
Mildred Thompson
Stong
Lian
Rhoads
Blackfoot Reservation
Pierre Chouteau
Nat Collins
Peter Trudo
A. C. Warner
E. C. Garrett
John S. Lane
Geo. ¥. Miller
John. W. Ward
Louis Robare
Kenneth McKenzie
John M
Weaver
Philadelphia
Penna
John Gibson
Ireland
Sarah Gibson
162Nd
Penna, Infantry
Jas. Gibson
Banks
Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Big Horn
Virginia City
Montana
Gibson
Helena
Blackfoot
Oldest Settlers Association
Sun River
Canadian
Royal Arch
Sheridan Post
A. R
The
Pioneers’ Society of Montana
Law Enfor cement League forms in Chateau County
A meeting at the Chateau courthouse leads to the creation of the Law Enforcement League of Teton County. Nominations select E J Lip tak as permanent president with officers Haugen, Hentges, and others. Committees draft a constitution and interview county enforcement officers to assess action, with future meetings planned and possible state figures, including Attorney General Rankin, invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Chateau Dast
Court House
Ionok
Law Enforement League of
Teton County
Lin
Phil J. Cole
John W. Hall
Foot
W. H. Gregory
Bert I. Packer
Oren R. Nelson
Jas. T. Robison
T. N. Pridham
H. T. Rhoads
John Rekford
Chas
P. Crane
J Liptak
League
Phil I. Cole
E. J. Liptak
EB. N. Haugen
John Hentges
C. S. McDonald
Woman's Club of
Ghoteau
Parent-Teacher Association
Phil S. Cole
T. H. Pridham
Wm. A. Emerick
Julian D. Ray
Ray
Emerick
George W Magee
Wellington D. Rankin
Chateau
Card of Thanks to Chateau Community
Maurice Nelson extends heartfelt thanks to the people of Chateau for the kindness and courtesy shown during his stay and for the sympathy following the death of his brother J. O. Nelson. He expresses warm regard for Chateau and its residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
J. O. Nelson
Maurice Nelson
Announcement of New Spring Fabric Samples
Ladies invited to view the arrival of spring fabric samples including Swiss silks, organdies, French ginghams, voiles, taffetas, crepes, sport flannels, linens and more. Mrs. C Looney invites callers to view the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey
C. Looney
High School Notes on Activities and Games
The operetta Im India will be presented next Thursday or Friday. Agriculture classes viewed a four reel moving picture, and critics for French I are being appointed. Bookkeeping works with wholesale budgets while geometry students pursue construction. The gym hosted two basketball games with score 11 to 3 and 11 to 4. Agriculture boys visited the creamery to watch butter making and wrapping. Prof Abbey visited, a double header with Augusta postponed due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Husky
Augusta
ALY Augusta
Chateau
de Scherrer
Weaver
W. Hodgskiss
J. EB. Hodgskiss
Connor
Forrest
Augusta- Et
Hight
Choteau Satur
Minneapolis
Great Falls
Reling
Grea Falls
Fresh Iron
Teton
Abbey
Farmington Social News Recounts Local Visits and Events
Mr and Mrs B B Rogers and son Byron dined with L G Passmore. Wintemutes and Grace Crocker left for Detroit to settle there. Lindseth and Hynes families hosted gatherings. Yelte Bakker returned from Great Falls and is improving. A Sunday School organized at Burtons school. Luther League to meet Feb 17. Various guests attended birthday surprise for Nora Richem and other family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
B. B. Rogers
Byron
L. G. Passmore
Wintemute
Grace Crocker
Detroit
Michigan
Tda Lindseth
August Rathman
Hynes
Yelte Bakker
Great Falls
Hoe
Hanson
Alice Otness
Josephine Hynes
Harold, Oddie
Oscar Lindseth
Joel Otness
Edwards
Anderson
J. Edwards
Nora Richem
Theodore Anderson
Swenson
Luther League
Pendroy Fire Aid Notation and Church Service Notice
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during and after the fire that destroyed our home. A preaching service will be held Sunday at 3 o clock at the Pendroy school house for Mrs. Mary Read and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Read
Where Your Tax Money Goes
J C Morgan mayor explains the 28.91 tax item breakdown. Water sinking fund and interest 7.61. Street sinking fund and interest 4.56. Street fund and upkeep 7.61. General and contingent funds 9.18, including salaries and fire protection. City officials voted to cut personal salaries 100 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Morgan
Montana Wesleyan Day Observed At M E Church
Morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon on religious education and Wesleyan's role. Sunday school at 11 30 and upcoming departmental work begins. Junior League Sunday Epworth League and patriotic service mark a full schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Montana
Montana Wesleyan
Wesleyan
Epworth League
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Turley
Walter Stil Janis
Lowe
Pannalee
Wendeln
A. Wiprud
F. Wiprud
Conrad Erickson
W. Earhart
Guillin
Waldron
Darhart
Slan
ST. Stephen’s Church
H. E. Bush
J W. Ward
Public School Notes
Lilian Archibald
Federal Reserve
First National Bank
Law Enforcement League
Citizens State Bank
M. E
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