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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
1
Rye Glayues is listed as a physician and surgeon with a fitted and furnished office located on Hamilton Street in Choteau Montana. The notice provides a professional services listing for medical care in the town.
A Blackfeet agency delegation led by Perrine Brown and Kipp travels to Washington to oppose a senate bill opening the Birch creek strip on the reservation. They urge full allotment of the reservation but reject the bill, while the Indian Office reportedly files an unfavorable report after hearing their views.
DA Smith deputy state inspector traveled from Judith Basin to Great Falls to report on a scab scare among sheep. He found the report groundless and praised good stock condition and a strong wool outlook if March storms are mild. A quarantine in areas west of Great Falls to Shelby is to be lifted by April 15 after extensive dipping of 45 000 sheep with Black Leaf dip.
The president urged Congress to adopt a lock canal for the Panama transit route, after a strong majority of American engineers and canal commission members backed the design. Foreign engineers favored a sea level canal, but the lock plan promises shorter construction time and lower cost with reduced risk.
Wanted horses to break for riding or driving with guaranteed satisfaction. Apply by writing or calling on James Thorne in Choteau.
Dupuyer reports a quiet week with healthy ice houses on Dupuyer creek and Alfred Harris returning from Helena. A Dancing party at Ralph ranch occurred last Friday while Misses organize revival singing at the Methodist church. The Catholic church prepares a basket supper and dance on Feb 22 and a new chimney enhances its facade. The Roberts vs Kunkel case heads to Conrad next Monday. County Attorney Cole visited recently and Charley Odell nears convalescence after illness.
The weekly list of uncalled letters includes Laverdue and Philip. Callers must say advertised and pay one cent when claiming letters at the Chateau post office for the week ending February 17, 1906.
Victoria BC February 19 Some Japanese newspapers advocate purchasing the Philippines from the United States. The Yorodzu Choho argues the islands cost the U S money with few benefits while Japan could fare better, noting racial differences and long distance from Tokyo as hindrances to American rule. It cites illustrated Japanese(Formosa) successes.
Physicians endorse Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as harmless for kids. The ad claims it treats coughs colds and croup with no harmful ingredients and promotes its availability from O. H. Drako.
Dubuque Iowa Feb 19 Former Speaker David B Henderson has suffered another paralytic stroke and gone blind His wife is the only person he recognizes and his condition is described as worse The end is believed near
News from Washington reports a February 10 attempt on the president of the Republic of Colombia. Eight shots were fired, five hit his carriage, but he escaped unharmed. The item includes an ad offering a gasoline power post driver and fence-building services by C. F. Suiste of Chateau with a spring job discount.
E P Conwell and Denzel McDonald return to class after illness. Adlam Devlin visit departments. Ira Carson Ethel Johnson Alma Zimmerman visit grammar dept. Burton school teachers Anderson Crittenden attend literary meeting. Ralston Smith visit country friends. Athenian society last night praised by participants. next meeting to focus on spelling. Sixth grade grammar work praised as neat and credit to pupils. Mrs Brown praised for grammar teaching. pupils excel in other studies too.
The Ninth assembly created irrigation and water rights commission held a full day of discussion. Justice H. N. Blake was elected chairman with P. H. Ray as secretary, and members including A. W. Mahon J. W. Wade J. S. Baker H. Campbell E. B. C. G. Lewis J. N. Tolman A. B. Chandler. They aim to prepare a report by May and likely draft an irrigation code for the next legislature. The panel will publish its purposes in newspapers for public acquaintment.
At a Shelby meeting residents from multiple Montana communities formed the St. Marys River Improvement Association to press the reclamation service for changes in the St. Marys Milk River project. They plan to send delegates to Washington and urge using St. Marys lake water in Teton county, arguing the federal plan benefits Chouteau and Valley counties while providing no irrigation for Teton. They contend a straight ditch from the south fork near the border to Chain Lakes could avoid diverting water from Teton lands and may render the Marias portion unnecessary. The group notes Blackfeet reservations supports full cession for allotments and irrigation potential, opposing current approved plans.
Advertisement for a closing out sale by F. D. Kingsbury & Co of their Dupuyer mercantile stock before moving to Conrad by April 1. Includes boards, oats, shelf hardware, utensils, hats, shoes, suits, clothing, lingerie, undergarments, and fabric all deeply discounted. Hourly details and prices listed.
Senator Carter introduced a resolution urging the interior secretary to report on land entries awaiting approval. Delays cripple reclamation funding and stall projects in Montana and the West. About three to four million dollars are tied up, with over 1,200 Montana claims awaiting action.
The Flowerrer Sheep and Horse Co. offers a 21 000 reward for information leading to the recovery of about 600 head of sheep stolen near the Muddy in June 1905 and for evidence to convict the guilty parties. A 500 reward is offered for either recovery or conviction. By C J Kinns Acting Manager.
A faction named the Eagics or Magles describes itself as a clan with liberty truth justice and equality. They claim to aid the sick bury the dead and bring sunshine to dark places while denying saintliness and emphasizing practical Christianity and charity through action.
Sealed proposals for a pile bridge across Pondera Coulee on the county road five miles east of Conrad will be received until 10:00 am Tuesday March 6. Bids must include materials and a double bond. The county reserves the right to reject all bids. A C Warner County Clerk.
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