One Conviction In District Court After Adjourned Docket
Court reconvened after a three day adjournment due to bank robbery cases. Al Bosselier was acquitted after a three day trial. perjury charges were dismissed. K B Cohoe and Clyde Kraber were acquitted on other liquor charges, while Joe Scott was fined $25 for illegal possession. The A W Springhorn case against William Johnson continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Boeselier
Guy Newman
Geo. Uland
Newman
Bosselier
Stanley R. Foot
J. N. Thelen
Great Falls
T. H. Pridham
al. Bosselier
Ted Jacobson
Henry Kind
State of Montana
K. B. Cohoe
Dunc Stewart
Bynum
Stewart
Joe Scott
Clyde Kraber
A. W. Springhorn
American Bank and Trust Co
Wm. Johnson
Public School Notes Second Grade Wins Car for Hearts Drive
The second grade earned a car by selling the most hearts to benefit the orphans' home in Helena. The normal training class observed the sixth grade for geography and visited the seventh for study on Monday and Wednesday. The eighth grade recited a Lincoln quotation on roll call. Miss Wilt of the State Normal College at Washington oversees the fourth grade for the rest of the year. Mrs. Wyper resumes leadership of the fifth grade after a two week illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Fort Shaw High School Basketball Scores Report
The girls led 16 to 12 in a Fort Shaw home game as the boys fell 17 to 7. Upcoming games include the boys versus Fort Benton on Thursday and trips to Conrad on Saturday. A Bozeman state college extension specialist spoke to the agricultural class about growing corn in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Shaw
Fort Benton
Walier
Conrad
A. J. Ogaard
State College
Bozeman
Montana
Salad mixup sparks debate on women and food choices
A provocative note argues that women are nice but err when confusing salads with meals, reflecting gendered humor and social stereotypes in a dated context. The remark aims to provoke thought on everyday eating norms and expectations.
Poetry From Old Timers Poem Enclosed With Dues
A Teton County Old Timers notice includes a humorous poem about dues and a Secretary Jennie M. Greene reply. The exchange mocks payment terms and jokes about weather, death, and old times, ending with thanks for cash and no refunds.
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Teton County
Jennie M. Greene
the Old Timers
T. O.S
Mandy
Forest Service officials discuss next year plans
Supervisor Myrick returns from Missoula to review improvement work for the coming year. W. M. Rush travels to Missoula to study game reports and strengthen protection in National forests. Miss Mary B. Forrest takes a civil service exam in Great Falls. Swenby completes Teton winter tasks. Rangers visit Chateau between February 26 and March 11 to review grazing applications with Myrick and set next season's range. Applications exceed last year, signaling growing demand for National forest range despite livestock instability.
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Myrick
Missoula
W. M. Rush
Mary B. Forrest
Great Falls
Civil Service
Swenby
The
Teton
Chateau
Local notes detail injuries and moves across town
The report notes Tuesday February 12 damage in the area and a skating mishap on Sunday causing a finger nail loss. It mentions residents Wilda Simons, Rudolph Mozer, Adolph Mozer, Carl Frank, A Kropp, August Rathman, Bill Breeding, and others, plus travel by Rev Culbertson and Dr Maynard to Great Falls for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda Simons
Rudolph Mozer
Adolph Mozer
Colorado
Carl ‘Frank
A. Kropp
August Rathman
Simons
Bill Breeding
Bill
Mohardt
Emil Kramer
Culbertson
Pendroy
Chateau
Mrs. Doyle
Dr. Maynard
Great Falls
Judge Refuses New Trial In Vaccination Suit
Butte February decision by Judge W E Carroll denies a motion for a new trial in the suit brought by parents against the state board of health to prevent nationwide smallpox vaccination observance. The parents won the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
W. E. Carroll
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Montana Supreme Court action to validate state warrants
Helena February 9. A suit will be filed in the Montana Supreme Court next week to test the validity of the warrants issued under appropriations from the extraordinary legislative session. Attorney General Wellington D. Rank is preparing the papers, with R. M. Mills named as plaintiff at the AG’s request. The case follows a court ruling that Governor Dixon’s veto on the 1921 appropriation bills was illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Supreme Court of Montana
Atest
Montana
State Supreme Court
Wellington D. Rankin
Legislative Assembly
Supreme Court
R. M. Mills
Another Pool Hall for Choteau
Geo. B. Cox formerly of Gilman has purchased A. DeYong estate pool tables and fixtures and will move them to the old Haugen building on Main avenue to operate a pool hall and cigar store. Rumor suggests a barber shop may also be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Cox
Gilman
Lale
Church notes and upcoming church events
The pastor attended a three day pastor conference. The Boy Scouts plan a basketball game with Groop No 5 of Great Falls next Saturday. Ladies Industrial regula meeting is set for next Wednesday. Parmington services Tuesday February 19 at 730 pm. Bynum services next Sunday morning 1030 am with Sunday school 1130 am Epworth League 650 pm and evening service 730 pm. Subject America’s Two Greatest Men. Special music at each service. COPAL CHURCH Robert B Culbertson Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groop No. 5
Great Falls
Ladies’ Industrial Regula
Parmington
Bynum
Epworth League
America
Community Methodist Epis
COPAL
Robert B. Culbertson
Foreclosures and Divorces Filed in Civil Actions
Civil actions filed last week include Carl Zeigler Sr versus John Montgomery and Nettie Savage for foreclosure of mortgage. Wells-Dickey Co. sues Ruth Vance et al for foreclosure and P H Feehan et al for foreclosure. Wells-Dickey Co. v Vincent Vance et al foreclosures. Selmer Ness sues Margaret Ness for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Jacobson
Carl Zeigler, Sr
John L. Montgomery
Nettie M. Savage
Wells-Dickey Co
Ruth Vance
P. H. Feehan
Vincent F. Vance
Selmer A. Ness
Margaret Ness
Ladies Industrial Meeting Notice at Methodist Church
The regular meeting of the Ladies Industrial will be held at the Methodist church parlors Wednesday February 20. Hostesses for the gathering are Mesdames Rd Logan Wm Emerick A C Burbank and F D Forrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Inndustrial
Methodist Church
Mesdames Rd. Logan
Wm. Emerick
A. C. Burbank
F. D. Forrest
Havre Hosts District Basketball Tournament This Year
Entries include Teton County High School players Taylor McDonald Burns Crane Evenson Crary Looney Tedrow Wiprea and Yeager for February 21 22 and 23 district tournament games at Havre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Teton County High School
Taylor
McDonald Burns
Crane
Evenson
Crary
Looney
Tedrow
Wiprea
Yeager
Postmaster General Seeks Exams for Montana Posts
Postmaster General New has requested the Civil Service Commission to hold competitive examinations for postmasterships at several Montana towns, including Choteau. The move aims to fill vacancies with qualified applicants from the civil service, signaling a formal hiring process across multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
The
Civil Service Commission
Montana
Thiem
Choteau
Nebraska bank guarantee law may model Montana measure
Lincoln Neb Feb 9 Nebraska's bank guarantee law has paid or will pay in full deposits from over 60 failed banks and may serve as the model for a Montana initiative in the upcoming election. James Holland formerly of Broken Bow Neb, now from Havre Mont, obtained copies from the state banking department and said it would guide Montana's drafting.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Montana
James Holland
Havre
Mont
Broken Bob
State Banking Department
Creamery Adopts Steam Tester for Butter Quality
W. T. Smith, proprietor of the Chateau Creamery, installed a steam tester this week to replace an electric tester. He believes steam systems are more accurate. The plant produced 12 percent more butter in January than in the same month of 1923 despite poor weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Smith
Chateau Creamery
Dairying Future Urged In Montana By State Chairman
W L Stockton president of the Montana State Dairymen association urges a unified high grade dairy creamery brand. He notes rising dairy demand drills, imports, and calls for maggior cheese consumption to boost self sufficiency while reducing oleo sales.
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United States
W. L. Stockton
Montana
3Rontana
Nature
State changes law governing lease charges
Helena Montana February 8 Regulations by the state board of land commissioners alter lease charges on owned lands used for grazing and cropping. Leasers must notify by June 1 which lands will be under summer fallow to incur grassing charges for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Land Office
Pendroy Farm Loan Association Receives Charter
A charter for the Pendroy National Farm Loan association was received last week and operations begin immediately. The group starts with more than a dozen members and is led by President J E Lewis with R S Estes as vice president and J A Swanson as secretary treasurer. Directors include J E Lewis R S Estes H H Collins I T Reimans and F F Hoeschen. Pendroy, in northern Montana, is rapidly developing with diversified farming and prospects for extensive development in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendroy National Farm Loan Association
J. EB. Lewis
R. S. Estes
J. A. Swanson
J. E .Lewis
R.S. Estes
H.H. Collins
I. T. Reimans
Local notices and social visits in Collins area
Eureka resident Zach Hayward left for Chateau to visit his daughter Mrs. Harry Yeager while Mary Jane England suffers from flu. Mrs. J E Riggs of Power browsed spring millinery in town. Great Falls visitors Margaret Bremer and Miss Abbie Reiquam return home for rest and indefinite stay respectively. A district talent show at the schoolhouse drew wide attendance with solos and dances, and another event is planned for February 22.
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Zach Hayward
Eureka
Chateau
Harry Yeager
Mary Jane England
J. E. Riggs
Power
Golden Rule
Osborne
Conrad
Miss Johnson
C. Heerman
Margaret Bremer
Great Falls
Abbie Reiquam
Leslie Hagel
C. Hoerman
Will Catherman
Geo. Bush Farm
Sonn
McKenzie “Tarhs
Brady
Teton
Alfreda Osborne
Chris Heerman
Marion Averill
Eddferris
Tom Hilling
Wii! Tatman
Herman Schwertz
Masons and Eastern Star Invite Screen Day at Royal Theatre
Members and their wives and Eastern Star affiliates are invited to a moving picture and lecture at the Royal theatre on February 22 at 2:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Royal Theatre
Income Tax Man to Help Chateau Taxpayers in February
A deputy collector of internal revenue will be at the Chateau post office from 1 p m Monday February 2 to noon February 27 inclusive to assist taxpayers in filing income tax returns for 1923. Taxpayers have until March 1 to file their reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Chateau
Yankee Arithmetic and Speed Limits Across Nations
A Swedish note compares local speed limits 22 mph urban and 28 mph rural with American practice. The piece notes American arithmetic adds these values together, reflecting cross country insights in a business column by American Lumberman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
America
Rearing pond plan for Teton county Montana proposed
Attorney George M. Coffey proposes a $400 fish rearing pond near Cho teau with $200 from Choteau Rod & Gun Club and $200 from the Commercial Club matched by the state. State Game Warden Jairways supports study and possible construction after a site visit. A joint club meeting is expected to set dates and review feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Coffey
Teton County
Choteau
Correction on San River Valley State Bank of Simms
A correction states the report that the San River Valley State Bank of Simms called in deposits and planned to close is unfounded. The bank operates in the San River valley with growth, reports a borrowing-free position and a cash reserve of 26 percent, ensuring protection and service for depositors.
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Acantha
San River Valley
New Postmaster Named for Plummeton
The Washington post office department announces Louis St. Mars as postmaster at Pummerton to replace G. B. Plummer who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington
Louis St. Mars
Pummerton
G. B. Plummer
Pray Appointment Con Firmed As Federal Judge
On Friday last week United States Senate confirmed Chas N Pray as federal judge. Senators Walsh and Wheeler voted for confirmation. Pray will begin his term in Great Falls on February 18 with a regular grand jury session called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. N. Pray
United States Senate
Bramsh
Congress
Walsh
Wheeler
Pray
Great Falls
Stockman J. F. Leech Visits Dupuyer Country
J. F. Leech, a prominent stockman from Dupuyer country, was a business caller here Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.F. Leech
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Orphans’ Home
Forest Service Notes
State Health Board
Farm Loan Association AT
Masons
Coffey
George Coffey, Jr
C. A. Jakways
Plummeton
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