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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
4
All communications on business pertaining to this paper should be addressed to the Choteau Acantha official paper of Teton County.
A long editorial argues Choteau’s pressing need is a railroad to boost farm output, land values, population growth, and access to supplies. It warns that without rail access, stock and crops must be shipped slowly, increasing costs and limiting development.
An unnamed local resident predicted good open weather through January 20, with little detail about conditions after that date. The forecast appears to have held true so far, with weather expectations tied to an autumn claim.
A summary of a recent town gathering at the Farmington school house outlines efforts to build an electric line from Burton beach to Great Falls. Attendees show enterprise, with a second meeting scheduled Friday evening to advance the plan. the newspaper notes a railroad option might be preferable.
The Teton Co operative Canal company calls a stockholders meeting at Burton school house on Saturday January 11 1908 at 10 o clock a.m. Secretary treasurer H R Thompson signs the notice. The Chateau Mercantile Co reports a carload of wagons and carts ready for spring trade.
Notice is hereby given that Patrick M. Drinkwine of Choteau Montana has filed to make final five year proof for Homestead entry No 11782. The claim is for the southwest quarter of section 15 township 24 0 range 4 west. Proof will be made before A Co Warner U S Commissioner at his office in Choteau Montana on January 3 1908. Witnesses listed: I Nevin Caskey Hans Christian Stansesd William H. Franklin and John Z. Moore, all of Choteau Montana. J M Burlingame Register.
Daniel Luindseth of Farmington Montana files notice of intent for final five year proof on homestead entry 433 dated January 13 1903 for near section 25 township 25 west range 5 west. Proof to be made before A V Warner U S Commissioner at Chica Montana on January 18th 1908. Witnesses Lauris J Otness Christopher O Lindeth Davidson and Alexander O Longmuir. J M Burlingame Register. First pub 12-12-07.
Walter Armstrong contests desert entry No. 7913 by William M. Vaas for land in township 33 north range 1 west in Montana. Alleging desertion and lack of work or improvement for over a year. Notice set for February 11, 1908 before the U.S. Lands Office in Great Falls with publication ordered due to service difficulty. First published January 2, 1908.
SsoTice suggests leaving your ogi with Mr. T. A. Smith Chateau for re pairing. The notice guarantees prompt and quality work with satisfaction assured.
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