Jury Terms Set For District Court in Chateau March 23
A court notice lists prospective trial jurors from Choteau Fairfield Bynum and nearby towns for a March 23 session before Judge J J Greene and others. Criminal cases include charges of obtaining money by false pretenses burglary grand larceny and defacing brand with about 50 civil actions also scheduled through April 2.
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Dstrict
Chateau
J. J. Greene
John R. Armstrong
Fairfield
Henry M. Jensen
Pendrey
Severn Johnson
Stanford
D. Jones
Bynum
Christian Klien
Dutton
John C
Kessinger
Fred Lee
Choteau
A. O. Lee
Otto Ludwig
Gilman
Adolph Lippens
E. J. Liptak
John Langwold
John ‘S. ~ Lane
Carl Martinson
Power
Elijah’ B. Milton
John H. May
William ‘Ff. Miller
Robert S. Miller
Ross- Mayer
Collins
J F. Michelbach
Claude B. “Maynard
T. A. McAvoy
Ray McNeal
Ynum Lewis Owens
E. O.rouke
Carl Pp
Roberts
Lowry
Luther Schn
J. D. Fleury
August Dundon
Otto Dundon
Burelary
T. M. Madden
William Simmons
Brand
John S. Lillard
Adolphus B. StGerman
George Willets
Pilling Lumber Co Purchases Whitacre Interests
Pilling Lumber Co of Chateau agrees to purchase N Whitacre s real estate lumber oil and hardware business and stocks at Farmington and Agawam. The deal adds to Pilling s growing holdings in Teton county and aims to expand stock at these yards for building needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilling Lumber CO
Whitacre Interests
N. Whitacre
Farmington
Agawam
The
Teton County
Chateau
Chateau third grade tops attendance with 98.4 percent
A small town school report notes the third grade posting 98.4 percent attendance and the second grade close behind. The Boye Glee Club plans a debut at the H S auditorium in Chateau. Principal details include a Washington’s Birthday program and a talk by Mr. Eckford on banking education. Wayne Gewald earned honorable mention after an injury, and the school seeks 12x16 inch frames to frame newly ordered pictures.
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Boye Glee Club
Chateau
H. S. Auditoria
Clark
Coffey
Washington
James Eckford
Citizens State Bank of
Eckford
Wayne Gewald
Yahoo
Lavan
Wayne
Secret of True Greatness at M E Church Services
The M E Church led by pastor Harry T. Stong announces Divine worship at 10:30 with a sermon titled The Secret of True Greatness. Sunday School follows at 11:30 and Epworth League at 6:30. Memorial service at the High School 7:30. Epworth League holds Feb 22 social and business meeting at 7:30 to elect a new president, in celebration of Washington's birthday.
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M. E. Church
Harry T. Stong
Epworth” League
China
John Lane
Epworth League
O. R. Nelson
Washington
Chateau Foresters Host Commercial Club Banquet
The Chateau forestry office workers and district rangers attended an idle banquet hosted by the Commercial Club with nine officials present. Harry Williams led the entertainment and Senator Larson spoke as toastmaster. Foresters were urged to feel welcome in town and cooperation was praised, the meeting adjourned around nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supervigor Clark
Commercial Club
Éom
Mittée
Harry Williams
Entertainment Committee
Larson
Forestry Office
Chateau
K. K. K. Dance Demonstrates Need of New Hall
The St Valentine’s day ball by the K K Klub drew dancers from across the county with Bynum and Agawam King represented by about five autos each. The hall, crowded to capacity, proved the need for a larger venue as plans surface to erect an exhibit hall near Spring Creek usable as a dance hall during off fairs.
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K. K. Klub
Bynum
Agawam King
Mary Longmuir
Chateau
Choteau
Spring Creek
Pilling Lumber Yard Managers Hold First Annual Meeting
The Pilling Lumber Company held its first annual meeting of yard managers in this city on February 18 and 19. Managers from Dutton Power Agawam Choteau and Beupre area attended and discussed business topics. The firm operates eight yards in Teton County with five active and three closed due to unfavorable conditions. Beaupre Cafe banquet honored Roy W. Pilling and attendees included R A Matthews Ira E Thompson Fred Swanson W W Smith and A C Kirkieby.
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Pilling Lumber Company
The
Pilling Co
Teton County
Choteau
R. A. Matthews
Dutton
Ira E. ‘Thompson
Power
Fred ‘Swanson
Bob
A. C. Kirkieby
Agawam
W. W. Smith
Roy W. Pilling
Beaupre Cafe
Mr. Pilling
Early Spring Expected As Service Push Expands
Indications point to an early spring with weather hopes rising. In response, the shop adds staff to ensure quick, reliable service and readiness for customers. Thos Beaupre Cafs.
Flynn Resigns From Board in County Government
A. J. Flynn resigns as chairman of the county board, effective immediately. E. D. Forrest is appointed to fill the vacancy. Flynn cites his lumber business as requiring his full attention. Forrest, longtime resident and former county treasurer, will implement the new role as livestock and dairying entrepreneur takes position north of town. Local reaction anticipates broad support from county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
E. D. Forrest
Flynn
Alr. Forrest
Memorial Service in High School Auditorium Feb 22 1920
A memorial service held in the high school auditorium at 7 30 p m on February 22 1920 featured the McGlenn Orchestra, opening address by Roy W Pilling and readings prayers songs including Peace and Star Spangled Banner. The program included a pageant with Miss Elberta Clerman and Jane Guthrie, a benediction by Rev Harry T Stong and issuance of certificates by Roy W Pilling.
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McGlenn Orchestra
Roy W. Pilling
Harry T. Stong
Public School
France
Charles Guthrie
Solo Wee
Ccc
A. O. Longmuir
The
Spirit of Washington
L. A. Foot
Columbia
Elberta Clerman Pha
Hattie Miller
Jane Guthrie
Sopaier
Martin Reed
Marseillaise
McGienn
Riddick Charged With Duty Neglect In Rhetorical Battle
Washington reports the House agriculture debate over grazing fees in national forests. Congressman Taylor accuses Montana's Riddick of acting as a Republican National Committee publicity man while Haugen pushes a 300 percent fee hike. Montana forest data show 171000 cattle grazed and seven million acres without grazing charges. Nearby notes mention local builders and visitors in Great Falls with family ties and travel.
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Washington
Haugen
House Agriculture Committee
National Forests
Taylor
Colorado
Riddick
Montana
Congress
Republican National Committee
House
Treasury
Conrad and Teton Basketball Thriller Closes Season
A large crowd watched Conrad fall to Teton 37 to 14 in a standout game that ends the season. The district contest awaits next week with possible return in Conrad. Irene O Neill of Bynum enrolled Monday while Mr Williamson returns to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardella Redmond
Conrad
Teton
Irene O'Neil
Bynum
Resolutions Adopted by Choteau Commercial Club on Open Range
The Choteau Commercial Club approved a protest against Helena interest seeking to open 960 acres in Biggs Creel Flats on the Sun River for homestead settlement. The club also denied reports that forest permits allowed elk to be fed and that elk were starving, noting the investigation showing no such need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Lewis and Clark County
Sun River
Daily Papers
Forest Service
Messrs
Owen H. Berry
Frank A. Johnson
Ritchey Newman
P. H. Bartley
Montana
Secretary ‘of Agriculture
Towit
Lewis & Clark National Forest
Teton County
Valley of
Woman's Club Officers Named for New Year
The Woman's Club outlines its new officers led by President Mrs A de Long and Vice President Mrs H J McGregor. A tea was served by Mrs W J Roulston and committee. The group reports library activity including thirty books donated, seventy four new books bought, one hundred new cards issued, and two thousand books loaned. Treasurer's year end: total income 848.60, expenditures 799.14, balance 49.52. Expenditures listed include library rent 240.06, lights 1290, new books 27.50, furnishings 40.00, state federation 12.59, Red Cross fund 4.60, Home Economics class 10.00, athletic fund 6.00, Red Cross seals 31.20, tuberculosis building 0, miscellaneous 253.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
A.de .Long
H. J. McGregor
Bearopit
James Baker
Taylor
A. Hirschberg
W. J Roulston
Thebrary
Woman’s Club
State Federation Scholarship Fund
Dooks Ous Wees
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
Margaret Walsh
Larson to Run for Delegate to Republican National Convention
The Helena Record Herald reports Sen ator Larson of Chateau will file his declaration of intention to run for delegate to the Republican National Convention. Known as a leader in business and Montana politics, Larson has held multiple posts including governor pro tem and state senator for three terms. He was born in Krogero Norway on November 27 1874 and moved to Minnesota then Montana in 1895, building a diverse career in Teton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Larson
Chateau
Tom" Larson
Montana
Senate
Teton County
State Senate
Tom Larson
Krogero
Norway
Minnesota
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District Court
Harry J. Beale
Wm. G
Irvin
C. J. Johnson
Deral Reserve
Ystem
First National Bank
Chateau Commercial Elu
Sik
Lewis and Clark
Pilling ‘‘Lumber Company
Jigtime
A. J. Flynn
Moran and Halladay
Chas
Connor
Brother
Vivian
Great Falls
Alex Longmuir
Williamson
Tennyson
Georgia Henderson
Ethel HaugZen
Choteau Commercial Club
Citizens State Bank
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