Local Sheejmen Plan To Attend Wool Growers Convention
Several Teton county sheep men plan to attend the Montana Wool Growers association meeting in Great Falls this Friday and Saturday with a larger turnout expected. County Agent Robert Clarkson issued 50 letters urging attendance and offered guidance on common issues. The two day program includes a preconvention schedule and a Rambouillet Breeders meeting, plus social events led by Senator T O Larson as toastmaster. A Friday banquet honors veteran flockmasters with badges and a special table, while a motor trip to the A C M plant offers recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
State
Rambouillet Breeders’ Association
Palm Room
Rainbow Hotel
T. O. Larson
Chateau
A. C. M. Company
Big Smelter and Mills
Bynum Woman Sues for Divorce in District Court
Josie O'Sullivan files a district court divorce action against James O'Sullivan accusing desertion and willful neglect. Married in Butte on January 31, 1916, the couple have no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BYNUM
District Court
Josie O’sullivan
James O'Sullivan
United States
Butte
Get Your 1928 License Plates Before March 1
Sheriff J. T. Collins is advised in a January 6 letter from County Clerk W. H. Webb that the board of county commissioners ordered action regarding 1928 license plates before March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Collins
W. H. Webb
Board of County Commissioners
Daughter of George Adlam Dies on Train
On a Portland to Seattle train last week Mrs. L. E. Taylor met Mrs. Geo. Adlam en route from Berkeley to Bellingham. The Adlams recently lost their daughter aged about 20, born in Everett after leaving Chateau. the boy died in Alaska earlier. The family previously had two children and both parents have since died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Seattle
L. E. Taylor
Geo. Adlam
Berkeley
California
Bellingham
Washington
Adlam
Alaska
Infant Daughter Dies Four Hours After Birth in Choteau
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bervin died four hours after birth at Choteau hospital. A private funeral was held Tuesday and burial took place in Choteau Cemetery. The Bervins, newcomers to Chateau since November, are comforted by community sympathy. Mr. Bervin runs the Merchants Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Bervin
Choteau Hospital
Choteau
Card of Thanks and Auction Notice from Montana
Card of thanks from Mrs Lois Field and family for flowers and sympathy. Notice of sale of property shipped by W Simmons of Agawem Montana at 10 a m January 27 1928 on the depot platform of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway at Chateau Montana to pay charges. George Tennant agent. First pub January 12 last January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Simmons Agawem
Montana
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Chateau
George Tennant
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul Railway Company
Taxes Collected for First Half of 1927 Totaling $178,387
The first half of 1927 yielded $178,387 in real estate taxes toward a total levy of $378,061.07. The collection progress reflects ongoing municipal revenue efforts and aligns with annual tax accounting procedures.
Tax collections report for 1927 in county district
County Treasurer Otto Wagnild reports 1927 collections show $178 387 87 received in the first half ending November 30 and $92 024 08 due for the second period ending May 1 1928. Delinquencies on real estate stood at $107 657 17 with large arrears due to a Billings land company. Personal tax charged $17 222 77, with $15 652 13 collected by November 30 and delinquency of $1 570 64 reduced to about $1 000 after December payments. 1927 collections roughly matched 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Wagnild
Waynild
Billings Land Company
Bynum
Chinook Wind Disrupts Town With Debris and Power Outages
A strong chinook wind swept through Chinook on Monday to Wednesday, snapping signs and wires, blowing debris through streets and briefly disabling power poles. Pedestrians struggled while cars escaped with minor effects as utilities resumed operations.
Industrial club set for January meeting
Mrs. Gay Franklin presides with Mrs Cecil Huffman as vice president and Mrs Robi Malone as secretary. Mrs L E Taylor serves as treasurer. The next Industrial meeting is slated for Wednesday January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Franklin
Cecil Huffman
Robi. Malone
L. E. Taylor
Grade school board on boiler and plumbing repairs
The grade school board met Tuesday to discuss freezing boiler and plumbing issues. Six and a half new sections were ordered for the boiler. Plumbers say general plumbing is not as badly damaged as feared but a pipe line between basement and ground floor is leaking and will be a difficult repair.
Pinnell Fur Co. Seeks Raw Furs and Hides in Choteau
Highest market price paid depending on quality for coyotes 5.00 to 18.00 badgers 5.00 to 18.00 rats 1.00 to 2.00 rabbit hides 60 cents per pound. Call at T. A. Meagher Garage in Choteau Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinnell Fur CO
T. A. Meagher
Choteau
Mont
Public School News Brims With New Year Projects
Over 250 students start the new term eagerly as nature study projects begin across grades. Eighth grade current events discuss the pre Christmas House tax cut bill. James Meagher moves to Great Falls to join junior high. The Colonial Art Company of Oakland ships an art exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Penmanship Awards
James Meagher
Great Falls
Ladies' Industrial Elects Officers for the Year
At a January meeting the Ladies' Industrial elected officers to serve during the ensuing year. The article lists the new slate chosen at the Wednesday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Industrial
Ladies Industrial
School Exhibit Showcases World Famous Paintings
The exhibit returns for a third year, with a Friday public viewing. Students recognize many famous works, and a children’s magazine in the East requests an article on our picture study methods. The aim is educational benefit through association with art, not just purchases. Mrs. Whitley fills in for the ailing Mrs. Vanderwork, hoping to return Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sheejmen
Wool Growers’ Convention
Kantleek
Rexall
Choteau, Mont
George Adlam
Methodist Church
Merrianet
asia _y
Mrs. Bervin
Lois Field
Charles W. Field
Hannan
Misses
Chidren
Public School News
Swift
Lipton
Hirshberg’s
Atwater Kent Radios
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!