Farmers Will Go Into the Spud Business in Teton County
About 1000 acres of Teton county land were pledged for potato cultivation after H M Lewis of the Northwestern Potato Exchange spoke Friday at the Royal theater in Chateau. A county unit will affiliate with Kalispell, with committees appointed in Chateau and Fairfield to canvass for signed contracts and establish a permanent local organization with warehouses.
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Teton County
H. M. Lewis
Northwestern Potato
Kalispell
Royal Theater
Chateau
Lewis
Teton County Farm Bureau
Fairfield
S. E.hodgskiss
James B.eckford
W. O. Logan
T. A. Meagher
Allan Gamble
Sam Ness
Martin Johnson
al. Byers
Henry Radcliffe
W. J. Crittenden
James Eckford
Robert Clarkson
Northwestern Exchange
Henry Wuest
Agawam
W. D. Jones
Bynum
Grover Tang
W. E. Logan
Incorporation of Colonization Co Under Way
Formal incorporation of the Teton County Colonization Company was begun this week with incorporators C S McDonald George F Miller and T A Meagher. The venture plans 800 shares at 25 dollars each to raise twenty thousand dollars for re population of Teton county lands with Idaho as the first objective. A meeting to elect officers was scheduled for this evening.
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Teton
Idaho
Teton County
Meagher
Pancake Night Shrove Tuesday Party Planned
The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal Church will host a Shrove Tuesday pancake and coffee party at the K of P hall on Tuesday evening February 28. Proceeds support guild aims with music and refreshments promised. Tickets cost 50 and 35 cents. Remember, it is Tuesday of next week.
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Ladies’ Guild
Episcopal Church
K. of P. Hall
Masonic Ball Draws 75 As Storm Slows Attendance
Despite a gale and near freezing temperatures, 75 masons and their ladies attended the annual Masonic ball at the high school gymnasium Tuesday. Preparations anticipated a larger crowd from surrounding towns but travel was hindered by weather. The Château orchestra provided music and after midnight supper, dancing ran until 2 30.
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Chateau
Rankin Urges Tough Prohibition Enforcement At Chateau
Attorney General Rankin addressed about one hundred people at Chateau High School urging strict enforcement of the prohibition and gambling laws. He praised the Montana Spirit and local law enforcement leagues, and warned against “personal liberty” rhetoric while calling on county and city officials to act decisively.
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Wellington
D. Rae Rakin
Igi
Chateau J
Enteral
Law Enforcement League
Gervance of
L. A. Foot
Chiosteau
United States
Rankin
Chateau
Montana
E. J. Liptak
Enforcement League
H. T. Rhoads
T. H. Pridham
Mr. Liptak
Ge Éers
eBy
Oteau
Teton County
Permanbet
Burbank Acts as Treasurer in Warner's Absence
A. C. Burbank oversees the treasurer's office at the courthouse while Treasurer A. C. Warner is ill for several days at Chateau Hospital.
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A. C. Burbank
Court House
A. C. Warner
Chateau Hospital
Town Team Defeats Conrad in Close Basketball Showdown
Chateau’s town team remains undefeated after a fast game at Conrad last Saturday night. The locals surged past Conrad with a 26 to 25 victory as Chateau’s squad used strong defense and quick breaks to overturn an early Conrad lead. The decisive rematch between Waldron’s Globe Trotters and Chateau on the local floor tonight promises another gripping contest as fans rally behind the home team.
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Chateau
Jill
Conrad
Conrad Jendins
Chueau
Montana
Pondera Boys
Waldron
Globe Troters
Mr and Mrs Chester Trescott Move to Chateau Home
Mr and Mrs Chester Trescott resettled in Chateau last week and plan to make the city their home. Chester is linked with his brother in founding the Montanan.
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Chester Trescott
Chester
Fire alarm from Valley residence extinguished before arrival
A Monday fire alarm from a Valley residence triggered a firefighting response. The blaze in the chimney was put out before the hose cart arrived. no damage was reported.
Volcanic Action Reported Near Blackleaf Canyon
The Conrad Independent says a volcanic eruption occurred near the Blackleaf canyon mouth about twenty miles west of Bynum last Friday. Hot water steam and mud shot up to two hundred feet for 48 hours, then subsided, leaving a smoky crater. forest rangers and Frank Gillan reported limited access due to deep snow and heavy smoke. Government forestry officials were notified and a full investigation is expected.
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Conrad ‘Independent
Blackleaf
Bynum
Great Falls
Chateau
C. A. Butler
Ear ‘Mountain
Blackleaf Canyon
F. H
Women visit Helena for church meeting
Mrs. T. H. Pridham and Mrs. C. James Smith traveled to Helena last Saturday for a short visit connected to a church gathering.
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T. H. Pridham
C. James Smith
Helena
Sheep Herder Charged With First Degree Assault
Joseph Caverly, 50, a sheep herder, is under arrest on a first degree assault charge after an alleged quarrel with his employer F. P. Goodwin at the Goodwin ranch on the Muddy last Sunday. Caverly allegedly fired a high power rifle injuring Goodwin and blinding himself. he was taken to Chateau hospital in extreme pain. Caverly denies the charge and says Goodwin attacked him after he requested relief and wages. A formal hearing will be held when his condition permits.
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Joseph Caverly
Chateau
F. P. Goodwin
Goodwin
Caverly
Sons and Daughters Annual Ball and Banquet Held
Two hundred eligibles attended the Sons and Daughters of Tetons Oldest Settlers annual ball at Wiedman Hall. Fairfield Hawaiian Orchestra played into the early hours with supper served from midnight. Officers elected include President Ella Loomis and Vice President Irene Peterson, with secretary Ida Jourdonnais and treasurer Ella Shook. Advisory board members are Clara Jacobson, Mary Gray, and Carrie Higgins.
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Wiedman Aalsiister
Teton
Fairfield Hawaiian Orchestra
Ella Loomis
Irene Peter
Ida Jourdonnais
Ella Shook
Clara Jacobson
Mary Gray
Carrie Higgins
Higgins
Hirshberg Couple Welcome Son in Seattle
Mr and Mrs Frank Hirshberg are parents to a son born in Seattle last Thursday February 16. Mrs Hirshberg has been visiting her parents in Seattle for several weeks.
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Pacific
Frank Hirshberg
Seattle
Hirshberg
Mrs Wylie and daughter depart after long visit
Mrs Angelina Wylie and her daughter left Monday for Hemmingford Nebraska after several months with Mr and Mrs Wm Irons near Chateau. Mrs Wylie is Mrs Irons mother.
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Angelina Wylie
Hemmingford
Nebraska
Wm. Irons
Chateau
Mrs. Wylie
Mrs. Iron
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Keting
Clarkson
Incorporation of Colonization Co
Masonic
Federal Reserve
First National Bank
Choteau
India
Teton County High School
Girls’ Glee Club
Ahu
Murah
Ganges Village
Irene Williamson
Marah
Dorothy Lindseth
Margaret Jackson
Elizabeth Kraber
Ida Lindseth
Prof. Williamson
Bertie Williamson
Citizens State Bank
Rockies
San Francisco
Forestry Department
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