World at Large and National Developments Across 1900s Era
Detective Burns faces kidnapping probes after moving the McNamaras to Los Angeles. The Socialist national convention is set for Oklahoma City on May 12. New Mexico becomes the 47th state at 1 35 PM when Taft proclaims statehood. A New York fire kills six and destroys 6 million dollars in property at Equitable Life. American troops may invade China to secure Pekin to the sea railroad. Africa remains largely unexplored, with Sahara regions largely unvisited. Italy signals willingness to indemnify Turkey over Tripoli as powers discuss settlements.
Oil land filings in Big Basin country near Kevin
Twenty three oil player locations each covering 160 acres of surveyed government land were filed in the county clerk's office last Monday. Located in the Big Basin country near Kevin and south of James Miller's ranch, the locators include Andrew Wigby J P Munday H E Washburn B D Washburn J Wigby E G L Phelps W T Evans and B M Bangs.
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Oil Player
Peace terms urged to Turkey to halt Italian advance
Dispatches recount diplomatic efforts urging Turkey to seek peace on specified terms to prevent Italian forces from expanding the war into Europe. Reports note Robley Evans died in Washington at 65 after a long career in the navy. Theodore Weed appointed director of postal savings at $5000 annually. Richeson the Boston minister sentenced to die in May for poisoning Avis Linnell. Democratic convention set for June 23 at Baltimore with 1074 delegates. Kansas researchers aim to breed a thornless Russian thistle for fodder. Ohio Constitution rewrite underway with bold reform measures. Labor leaders seek funding for Flood and Wilson tied to a conspiracy case arising from a button workers strike.
Charley Klockler Resigns From Johnson Versl Store
With the old year ending, Chas. Klockler who has managed the Jas. A. Johnson versl store for two to three years resigns the position and may start his own business Shelby readers wish him well and hope he keeps Shelby as his home.
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Chas. Klockler
Jas. A. Johnson Versl
Klockler
Shelby
Shelby-News
Conrad Land & Water Co Interests Sold by Sheriff
The Valier issue notes a public auction sale by sheriff on January 30 at the Teton county courthouse in Chateau. The sale includes all canals ditches dams and water rights from the Conrad Land and Water project as part of receivership dissolution and reorganization. Local creditors expect possible payout and residents anticipate a positive outcome for the Valier area.
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Valerian
Conrad Land & Water Co
Walier
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
Frank H. Jones
James J. Stanford
W. C. Winton
Teton County Court House
Chateau
Valier
Contract Let for Two Additional Fire Wells in Chateau
The town of Chateau awards the digging of two extra fire wells to S A Pfrimmer and Francis LaFrance. Work begins when weather allows. Fire engine house precautions include a constantly warm room and daily engine tests during cold weather.
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Chateau
S.A. Pfrimmer
Francis LaFrance
Local Licenses Issued For Jan 3 5 6 In District Court
Licensed To Wed Clerk Gibson issued marriage licenses this past week listing Earl Van Horn and Hensine Bergel tie Gulstad of Collins Jan 3. Fred W. Pechacek and Ruth A. Poor of Cut Bank Jan 5. Edwin Percy Still and Mildred Grabtree of Shelby Jan 5. Francis William Mahoney and Mary Hazel Foltz of Conrad Jan 5. Lia P. Lemmingson and Johanna Nelson of Conrad Jan 6.
Jail Burns Prisoner Perishes in Flames
A telegram to County Coroner Con nor from Cut Bank reports the jail there burned and a prisoner died in the fire. Details are unavailable until the Acant ha goes to press.
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Connor
Cut Bank
Mail Time Confusion Corrected on Great Falls Line
Officials corrected a published change in mail and train times between Chateau and Great Falls. The mail was initially listed to depart at 1 30 p m and later 11 30 p m, with notices misinstructions. Train departures for Helena and Butte shifted to 11 30 a m and 5 00 a m, while the Helena train arrives Great Falls at 9 59 p m.
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Atc
Chboteau
Chateau
Calles
Burlington
Helena
Butte
Greatalls
Great Falls
Dr Adams Delivers Grapes of Gold Lecture in Hodgskiss Hall
Dr Adams spoke on Grapes of Gold last Thursday in Hodgskiss Hall under the Ladies Industrial vecum lecture course. The fourth lecture of the year praised for its good message and similar to previous talks, with plans made for a next year course and a forthcoming February concert by a male quartet.
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Adams
Hodgskiss Hall
Denton Crowl
Ladies’Industrial Society
Ice Harvest Advances At Miller Pond By Odenwald & Sons
The annual ice harvest progresses with Odenwald & Sons deploying many workers at Miller pond. Ice houses are filling as pond supply, from Liftingeard seepage from the Teton, yields ice of high quality. Two feet thick ice has formed due to two weeks of cold weather.
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Odenwald & Sons
Teton
No Change In Citizens Bank
At the annual meeting of Citizens State Bank of Chateau stockholders last Friday no management changes were made. Directors and officers remain: G. M. Coffey president, P. H. Crossen vice president, Jas. lickford cashier, with G. M. Coffey P. J. Cole P. H. Crossen H. F. Hughes and C. I. Pearson as directors.
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Citizens State Bank of
Weights and Measures Law to Enforce in Teton County
County clerk E C Garrett informs the Acantha that the new weights and measures law passes by the last legislature will be enforced in Teton county on and after Pob 1. Most counties have complied with the standards purchase. Dawson Chouteau and Teton are not yet. The larger offices are enforcing the law and Teton will soon receive a standard set of weights and measures for effect.
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E. C. Garrett
The
Acantha
Teton County
Dawson
Chouteau
Teton
Fairfield community notes fill with dances and visits
Fairfield residents attended a Sunday service at Central school with Pastor Lunde of Great Falls. A basket social funded an organ. A leap year dance is planned January 19 at Central school. Local entries mention visits, trips to Great Falls, and several weddings on the bench.
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High School
Ted Hawley
Chateau
Pairfield
Bynum Social Roundup Notes Holiday Visits
Mr and Mrs Ed Bailey left yesterday for Conrad then plan a short Walls visit before returning home. Miss Cora Monkman and Gordon spend the holidays at home with guest Miss Louise Wilcox. Mrs I D Stonehouse and sons visit Helena Radersburg and nearby points for a family wedding Elmer Williams on December 27. Leon Cota visited Stewart Edgar last Sunday and Chas Crofft heads to Alabama with horses this week. Mrs K C Stonehouse returns from Great Falls. Bynum dance last Saturday night said to be a success.
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Ida Shwago
Great Falls
H. I. Young
Pete Barresco
Chateau
West School
Stegrioson
Agnes Thornd
Mack Tatley
Great Fal's
Lloyd Andrews
Power
Ed Bailey
Conrad
Cora Monkman
Gordon
Louise Wilcox
I. D. Stonehouse and Sons
Helena
Radersburg
Stonehouse
Elmer Williams
Leon Cota
Stewart Edgar
Chas, Crofft
Alabama
K. C. Stonehouse
Bynum
Threshermen Meeting Called in Te ton County
A meeting of the threshers of Te ton county will be held in Chateau on Saturday February 3 1912. All threshers are requested to be present.
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Teton County
Chateau
State Senator Dixon backs Livingston judge successor
News notes Dixon urges Judge Cheadle of Livingston for Rasch's federal seat. Also reported: box car thief John Laird Was sentenced to five years from Butte, linking a gang operating between Butte and Spokane. Glasgow reports a 30000 dollar blaze, etc.
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Senator Dixon
Judge Cheadle of
Livingston
Rasch
John Laird
Butte
Janu
He Isone
Spokane
Collins Way Column Updates From Great Falls Visit and Local Events
Col. Perris travels to Great Falls on business and plans a several day stay. W R C ladies host a bean dinner in his honor while Rev Van Orsdel preaches to a full house. Jim Costello begins work at the Murphy Wheeler ranch under Mr. Tucker. Edith Luther completes fall term with a well attended program at Prospect Hill. Mrs Raechel returns to Brady for school duties after holidays. Dr Wilson improves with tokens from Sparta Wisconsin. John Kampnaar travels through Collings by auto to Burton Beach home. Free Christmas dinner by Hotel Collins host Mr Brooks. Dr Tepper offers Christmas exercises. Leap Year social at Jay Petersons on New Years Eve. Equal rights clubs gain momentum as Barkises optimistic for the year.
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Jim Costello
Tucker
Murphy (Wheeler) Ranch
Jim
Edith Luther
Prospect Hill School
Raechel
Brady
Dr. Wilson
Tepper
Power
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Los Angeles
Socialist Party
Oklahoma City
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New York
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China
Pekio
Africa
Sahara
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Tripoli
H. J. McGregor
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Sec’y
Queen Rebekah Lodge
MO. C. Ferris
U. S&s
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Montana
F. H. Federhen
U. S
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public Fire Insurance
H. W. Bateman, M.D
Choteau, Montana
J. E. Webb
George W. Magee
Dupuyer, Mont
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U. S. Commissioner Aid Notary Public
T. A. Smith
Alvah H. Doty
Port of New York
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Boston
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Baltimore
National Committee
Washington
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Democratic Party
Emmet Flood
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
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Button Workers Union
Muscatine
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Iowa City
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Grray Act Sword
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Walter Betts
M. Cook
Spring Valley
Mr. Vance
Iowa
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Northern Pacific
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W. G. Conrad
Washington, D.C
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Virginia
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