George M Coffey Sr dies in California former Choteau mayor
George M Coffey Sr longtime Choteau mayor and Citizens State Bank founder died Sunday night in Berkeley California after a long illness. He had resigned as bank president about a year earlier and had traveled to California with his son Clark for treatment. He leaves three sons George Jr Wallace and Clark and a daughter who died young. He was born in Missouri in 1866 and spent years in banking ranching and public service. He will receive full Masonic rites at the funeral in Chateau with both banks closing that afternoon.
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Julius Firehberg
University of Missouri
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Queen City
Matthew Coffey
Richard Coffey
Hannah Dawkins
Theodocia Caldwell
Chateau Lodge No
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A. M
Helena
Algeria
Masons to Meet for Funeral of Brother Coffey
Chateau Lodge No. 44 A I and A M members and visiting masons are asked to gather at the Masonic Temple on Saturday February 18 at 1 PM to attend the funeral of our departed Brother G M Coffey. Robert Clarkson W M J T Moore Sec
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A. M
Masonic Temple
G. M. Coffey
Robert Clarkson
W. M
J. T. Moore
Power School Proposes Vote on Bond Issue
County Clerk W N Webb filed petitions from taxpayers and qualified electors asking Power School District No 30 to call an election to approve bonds of 835000 to build a new schoolhouse. The petitions show 37 names. 20 percent of electors must sign for authorization.
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Webb
Minstrel Show and Dance Nets Net Proceeds of 403.10
Financial statement from Chateau event shows net receipts of 403.10 after expenses. R. E. Nelson oversaw finances with earlier gross estimates around 500 and net near 350. Final audit reveals net returns exceeded initial guess by over 50 with minimal 11.25 spent on supplies due to performer effort.
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R. E. Nelson
S' Acantha
Nelson
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Delightful Masonic Temple Winter Party Hosted by Mrs Brandt and Miss Miller
Mrs Brandt and Miss Miller entertained about 100 guests at the Masonic temple with Valentine decor in both the ballroom and banquet room. novelty acts included impersonations, a prize fight pantomime, and a portable radio dance number, followed by supper and a final punch. Lieutenant Par Vance attended as a guest of honor with four guests among the attendees.
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May Brandt
Ruby A. Miller
Temple
Hugh Wypper
L. B. Taylor
Chateau
Albert Dale
Leslie Jourdonnais
Joe Darby
Mikey Mozer
Little Jackie Core
Fancy
Arthur Hirshberge
Elizabeth Green
Par Vance
Great Falls
Norman “Histed
Wsigt Teento
Milton Ba Gaede
Er G G. Waris
Marty
Janes Yvirn
Tiss Alice Calvert
Minstrits Show at Power Goes Over Eig
A chaotic poem like report notes a Minstrits Show at Power going ahead Monday with concerns about crowds. The article mentions three men and a store incident, with proceeds intended for a city enterprise.
Son Home From Visit To California
The many friends of Soo Son, veteran Chin, were surprised Saturday night when he arrived on the evening train after an absence from Chateau since November 3. He is much improved in wealth and says he had a splendid trip and is happy to return to old friends. He spent a month in San Francisco and visited areas where oranges grow plentifully, which impressed him. He brought back pretty and reliable presents for friends here.
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Chateau
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Goa
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Emmy
District Tournament At Great Falls Opens Feb 22
District tournament draw set at Great Falls with games starting Wednesday Feb 22 at 2 PM. Teton County High awaits the ninth game after a first round bye while Havre Inverness Stockett Sand Coulee Belt and Great Falls are among strong entrants. Teton has 465 points to 291 for opponents and a 21 point game average.
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Cascade High
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Augusta
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Stockett- Sand Coulee
Cascade
Two Couples Married in Choteau Ceremony
A double wedding took place Tuesday night at the Methodist Church in Choteau. Rev TR Roemmer officiated as XG and Wee exchanged vows with their partners, in a ceremony attended by MMelanuch and the Strait couple among others.
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TR Roemmer
Choteau
D P Fabric Arrives in Cha teau For Brynn Project Visit
D P Fabric who led the Brynn project colonization work last summer arrived in Cha teau on Tuesday after a business trip to eastern points. He expects to stay about a week.
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Chateau
Points
Fabric
Mrs. Wallace Buried in Sunday Service
Mrs. Alice L. Barnes Wallace, born York Montana 1877, died at St. Peter’s hospital Helena from Vincent’s angina after three weeks illness. She was mother to Shirley Wallace and had with William Wallace lived in Chateau and Canyon Ferry before settling in Helena, with funeral in Chateau cemetery.
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Shirley Wallace
Willian’ Wallace
Fairfield
St. Peter’s Hospital
Helena
Wallace
Chateau
Great Falls
Ben Fisher
Angel of Death
James Freyler
Ethel Wallace
Alice L. Barnes
York
William Barnes
Montana
Barnes
State
William Wallace
Big Blackfoot Valley
Canyon Ferry
Hauser Lake
Cascade Ranch
Choteau
Arthur
James
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Joseph Robinson
George Barnes
Chicago
Felena
Catholic
Moroney
Acantha
Muskrat Habitat Destruction Leads to Fine in Montana
Game Warden Frank Mc Sneder arrested Walter Gray Saturday for destroying the houses of muskrats. He was indicted before Justices of the Peace Cf Verris, pleaded not guilty, and was fined 25 dollars and costs. Mr Gray resides in Teton canyon about 25 miles out of Choteau.
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Walter Gray
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Justices of the Peace Cf Verris
Gray
Teton Canyon
Choteau
Oldest settlers celebrate colorful Teton gathering
The annual Oldest Settlers event in Chateau drew many members despite road conditions. 110 banqueted guests enjoyed old time dancing, a hearty supper, and a program. New officers were elected and several guests traveled from Summers on Flathead Lake, Dutton, Blackleaf, Conrad, Great Falls, Stillwater, and Augusta.
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Chateau
Teton County High Girl Earns Honors at Montana State College
Grace Anderson daughter of former Teton County commissioner Dave Anderson excels at Montana State College Bozeman. Now in her fourth quarter she ranks seventh on the honor roll and serves as teaching instructor in bacteriology. She participates in athletics and belongs to the Woman's Athletic Association and the Siem Chi sorority.
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