Oklahoma dispute delays return of wanted man
Deputy Reiquam and County Attorney Magee returned from Oklahoma after an unsuccessful attempt to arrest Wm Gilliland on a charge of selling mortgaged property. Oklahoma refused to honor the requisition, citing restitution made, and sent officials back to Chateau empty handed amid questions about state cooperation and parole involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reigu
George W. Magee
Chateau
Oklahoma
Gilliland
Dixon
Reiquam
Magee
Huge Auto Trucks Arrive for Willow Creek Oil Plan
The arrival in Choteau of two five ton White trucks for the Petroleum Exploration Company signals intensified oil activity. Workers prepare beds for the conveyances and move tracks as supervision by Mr. Snodgrass begins. Investors remain enthusiastic as April drilling near the Willow Creek structure looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Petroleum Exploration Company
Willow Creek
Great Northern
Snodgrass
Roy Franklin
Chateau
Cleveland
Chas. Wilson
Montgomery Nabb ed for Cascade bootlegging case
The Cascade county authorities had a warrant for Robert Montgomery who was arrested in Chateau and held for arrival of Jack Abrams from Great Falls. He had lived in Great Falls and was suspected of bootlegging operations during his Chateau stay. Rumors cited possible plans for a soft drink parlor with a partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Montgomery
Chateau
Cascade County
Jack Abrams
Great Falls
Montgomery
Cascade
Jack Rabbits to Be Slaughtered in Ward Hunts
In Teton county a Sunday drive will pit Chat eau wards 1 and 2 against each other to kill jack rabbits. Captains Chester Hale and J C Morgan lead teams. rifles limited to shotguns and 22s. Carcasses determine the winner and an oyster supper awaits the losers. Meat aids the needy in Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Chateau
Court House
Chester Hale
J. C. Morgan
Ross Houck
Morgan
Acantha
James S. Innes
Great Falls
Sons and Daughters To Meet March 11
The Sons and Daughters of Tetons oldest settlers plan a March 11 gathering at the high school gym at 8 30 pm. An executive meeting set committees for a large program with music dancing food and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Florence McDonald
Clara Gleason
Ella Loomis
Dewey Steele
Leo Steele
John Gleason
W. T. Hodgskiss
Ab, Moore
Ida Jourdonnais
Mabel Streeter
Alma Perry
Hattie Waynild
Hiram Loomis
Pear Roll
Winnie Rose
Frank Moore
Jennie Cain
Martin Read
Lelia Ashworth
Mary Boutilier
Wia Luce
Erma Parker
Mae Clark
Carrie Higgins
Cora Bitting
Florence Perry
Estelle Daley
Agnes Moore
Francis Rosengren
Reta Odenwald
Methodist Church Notes Invite Evening Services and Conference
Morning worship at 10 30 Sermon by the pastor on Now or Never Sunday school at 11 30 Junior League 3 00 Epworth League 6 30 Subject Gods Providence in Agriculture An illustrated lecture at 7 30 Changing the Congo There is a rural pastors meeting at Brady next week inviting Chateau laymen Mrs Stong to lead Wednesday Bible study Lenten observance urges regular attendance at grace services Cordial invitation to all to attend Methodist Episcopal church services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
Brady
Chateau
Stong
Methodist Episcopal Church
Senate action wipes out Trade Commission price fixing power
Helena Feb 21 A Montana Senate committee of the whole repealed the price fixing authority of the Montana Trade Commission and eliminated inspectors and supervisors in the state superintendent of public instruction office. A pari mutuel wagering bill, S B 156, was defeated 54 to 47 after a close roll call. Five members were absent. Scharnkow opposed while Warren supported the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Senate
Montana Trade Commission
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Scharnkow
Warren
Sheriff’s Deputy Detains Bootleg Suspect in Cascade County
Jack Abrams of the Cascade County sheriff's force transported Robert Montgomery, wanted in Cascade County on a bootlegging charge, from Chateau to Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Abrams
Cascade County
Hughes Named Secretary of State for Harding Administration
President elect Harding offers and Hughes accepts the post of secretary of state. The announcement, made in St. Augustine on February 19, confirms Hughes as a leading choice four years after his prior presidential nomination. Harding indicates the secretary will speak for the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
Fla
Harding
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Hughes
Mr. Harding
Mr. Hughes
State Department
Fordney
House
Ways and Means
Harding Announces Cabinet Names for His Incoming Administration
President-elect Warren G. Harding selects cabinet members to serve in the next administration. Charles Evans Hughes becomes Secretary of State, Andrew Melton Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Weeks Secretary of War, Harry M. Daugherty Attorney General, Will H. Hays Postmaster General, Edwin Denby Secretary of the Navy, A B Fall Secretary of the Interior, Henry W. Wallace Secretary of Agriculture, Herbert H. Hoover Secretary of Commerce, and James J. Davies Secretary of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Harding
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
the Treasury
Andrew Melton
Pennsylvania
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Harry M. Daugherty
Ohio
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Navy
Edwin Denby
Michigan
Interior
A. B. Fall
New Mexico
Henry W. Wallace
Town
Herbert H. Hoover
California
James J. Davies
38 Cents in Pocket Doomed Romance to Wed
John Swagger of Choteau plans marriage in Great Falls despite an arrest for unpaid hotel bill and a jail departure with 38 cents and later 13.38 dollars. He travels with intended bride Mary Jane Balfour, insisting lack of funds won t derail the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
John Swagger
Choteau
Chateau
Mary Jane Balfour
Swagger
Swanberg and Thomas Foreclose Mortgage Against Leeck
Civil action filed in the last week in the clerk of court office by Swanberg and Thomas against Edward Leeck and others seeking foreclosure of mortgage.
East Farmington District Chosen As Model School
Mrs. Saylor county superintendent and district trustees from Farmington 8 and East Farmington 42 chose East Farmington as the model for the nine week training of normal training students at Teton county high. The plan includes renting a house for the class and directs Miss Pryor in overseeing the practical teaching work benefiting both students and local teachers. East Farmington earns statewide model status for the county training program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Hill
Saylor
Farmington
East Farmington
Arensmeyer
Golder
Miss Harbaugh
Teton Wins From Belt In Near Seasonal Finale
The Teton basketball team defeated Belt 17 to 15 in their final scheduled game of the season. Prof. Williams travels with the team to the Falls for the district tournament, where Teton hopes to advance to the state tournament in Bozeman in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Williams
Falls
Bozeman
Government to Sell Land in Huntley and Osborn Montana
The Interior Department via the Reclamation Service will publically sell unsold lands in the Huntley and Osborn townsites on April 16 1921. The sites sit on the Huntley irrigation project near active farming communities and offer business residential and acre plots. Cash or one fifth down with rest in equal annual payments at six percent interest. Unsold parcels may be bought later at appraised value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Reclamation Service
Huntley
Osborn
Montana
N. P
Burlington
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Choteau Lodge
A. F P
A. M
Bethany Commandery
Straiton
Knights Templar
Dutton
Fairfield
Conrad
H. A. Norman
Kansas City
Alfred Nelson
Power
Selma Brendt
Louise Zimmerman
Knights of Pythias
Federal Reserve System
Member
Federal Reserve
First National Bank
Methodist Church
Trade Commission
Hope
Citizens State Bank
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