Geological Survey Notes On Oil and Gas Shows
A valley study describes oil sands in the lower Colorado shale and gas potential in the virgelle formation along Willow Creek near Chateau. The report outlines structural traps and the seven mile by one to one and a half mile area of probable production, plus general remarks on where oil and gas form and why most structures do not contain accumulations.
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Ation
Teton River
Chateau
Colorado
Duce
Willow Creek
California
Oklahoma
Texas
Wyoming
Post Office to Move Sunday in Modern Fireproof Building
The new post office fixtures from Indianapolis arrive as contractor Doege rushes to complete installation so Mr. Core can move on Sunday. Hodgskiss has built a permanent fireproof structure on Main Avenue with steam heat hot and cold water fire and burglar vaults and a semi private postmaster area. The upgraded facility will house all branches with updated lock boxes and improved services for Chateau residents.
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Indianapolis
Doege
Core
Main Avenue
Chateau
Injury to Walier banker Jean Leech in California riding accident
Word comes from Chateau of the serious injury to Jean Leech a Walier banker and stockman well known in the county He was on a coast trip with horses when a horse fell throwing him and breaking both an arm and a leg His condition is not considered dangerous but he will be confined to bed for some time.
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Chateau
California
Jean Leech
Walier
Leech
Sister of Mrs. Crane Dies in Great Falls
The Sunday Great Falls Tribune reports Mrs. H. G. Bennett died Saturday at 5 30 AM at 313 Fifth Avenue North Great Falls Montana from cancer after radium treatment. Born Rendalen Norway she was 38 wife of County Attorney Howard G Bennett mother of Elizabeth 11 and sister of Mrs Chas P Crane Chateau. Funeral held at W H George chapel Monday afternoon.
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Chas. Crane
Great Falls
City
H. G. Bennett
Chas. P. Crane
Chateau
Bessie B. Bennett
Howard G. Bennett
Fifth Avenue North
United States
Mrs. Bennett
Rendalen
Norway
Bennett
Crane Ranch
Teton County
University of Transium
Parlaament
Berthea Valstad
Elizabeth
Olaf
Chicago
Haakon
Los Angeles
Myr Crane
Teton and Belt Shootout At Local High Gym
A boys basketball game between Teton and Belt is set for tomorrow evening at the high school gym, offering a chance to see two teams clash on the court.
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High School
Teton and
Belt
Mellen Couple Return From Trip With Noted Recovery
Russell Mellen drove to Great Falls on Tuesday and came back the same night with Mrs. Mellen who has shown improvement after a severe illness that struck her last week.
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Russell Mellen
Great Falls
Mrs. Mellen
Montana Oil Prospects Attract Pacific Coast Attention
A Montana oil boom near Teton County draws interest from Seattle Portland Tacoma and Spokane. Joe Basti reports Spokane's Spokesman-Review editorialized about Montana oil potential signaling possible spring and summer visits to the state. A syndicate has raised 4000 with trustees elected to draft by laws ahead of February 10 shareholders meeting.
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Montana
Pacific Coast
Washington
Joe Basti
Milwaukee
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Spokane
Basti
Spokesman-Review
Teton County
Teton
Pioneer
Irons
H. A. Newman
W. E. Howard
A. Gieland
M. G. Read
H. McCullough
Willow Creek
Coffey Oulton Units Go Fast in Oil Syndicate Sale
Coffey-Oulton units in an oil syndicate are moving quickly with many of the 600 offered already subscribed. The plan covers Willow Creek Deep Creek and Blacktail properties with $100 denominations. About 15 units daily have sold, mainly to Montana residents aware of geological survey prospects.
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Coffey-Oulton
Coffey-Oulton Company
Willow Creek
Coffey
Deep Creek
Blacktail
Montana
Irons Syndicate Becomes Pioneer Syndicate
A meeting of Irons unit holders organized under T. A. Meagher at the courthouse named the new group the Pioneer Syndicate. The organization marks the first local proposition from Willow Creek field with forty one hundred dollar units involved.
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Irons Syndicate
T. A. Meagher
Willow Creek
Court House
Pioneer Syndicate
Chouteau Royalties Company Takes Shape
The Choteau Royalties Company formed last week under Phil I. Cole reports strong progress selling its 200 units. Cole says royalties lie on prime Willow Creek structure land with clear titles. T. A. Meagher joins as trustee to assist in closing deals.
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Choteau Royalties Company
Phil I. Cole
Cole
Willow Creek
T. A. Meagher
Mr. Cole
Logan Syndicate Nears Close and Unit Purchases Complete
The Logan Syndicate led by T. A. Meagher is closing details for its Willow Creek venture. W. E. Logan and John Truchot joined Meagher in negotiations. The project buys acreage near Willow Creek, capitalized at 10 590 dollars in 105 100 dollar units, all sold to local subscribers.
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Logan Syndicate
Willow Creek
T. A. Meagher
Mr. Meagher
W. E. Logan
John Truchot
Units Sold in Chateau Willow Creek Syndicate Promoted by Baker
Arnold Baker promoted the Chateau Willow Creek syndicate with units sold by the week’s start. Unit holders plan perfecting the organization and expect profit for local subscribers as confidence grows. The four tracts border Willow Creek structure.
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Chateau-Willow Creek
Arnold Baker
Baker
Nureh
Willow Creek
Teton Wins From Conrad in Snappy Conference Clash
Teton high defeated Conrad 22 to 13 at Conrad last Friday in a tight junior varsity style game. It marked the second win over Conrad this season and the team’s fourth victory in five games. Chateau supporters traveled with the visitors as the home team hosted a post game supper and dance. Teton’s next match is on the local floor against Belt, expected to draw a large crowd. Earlier, Chateau beat Fairfield 14 to 13 at Fair Field, with a return game slated for February 5 in Choteau.
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Teton High
Conrad
Teton
Chateau
Conrad High School
Belt
Fairfield
Chateau Town
Choteau
Henry Spolder Dies of Pneumonia at Ranch North of Chateau
Henry H Spolder seven year old son of Wesley Spolder dies at his ranch near Chateau after a weeks relapse from pneumonia. He leaves his father a brother in Boulder and two sisters at home. his mother Mrs Spolder died about two years ago. Funeral held at Connor chapel with Reverend Stong officiating and burial at Chateau cemetery. Four neighbor boys served as pallbearers.
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Chateau
Henry H. Spolder
Wesley Spolder
Teton County
Boulder
Spolder
Connor Chapel
Stong
Chateau Cemetery
Prices at the Chateau Mercantile
Before placing your order, check current prices at the Chateau Mercantile to ensure you pay the correct amount.
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Chateau Mercantile
Well Known Teton Character Dies
Ed McGuirk, a longtime Teton County figure and former saw mill operator in Teton canyon, died November 2 last year at Warm Springs state hospital after years of liquor addiction and financial and health decline. Burial followed at Warm Springs. he had studied for the priesthood and was known for his education and wide reading, with many old friends in Chateau and the county who mourn his passing.
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Chateau
Warm Springs
Ed McGuirk
Teton
Teton Canyon
State Hospital
McGuirk
New Line of Children's Hose Priced 20c and 25c a Pair
Choteau Mercantile Company promotes a new kids hose line with two price points 20 cents and 25 cents a pair. The note says the goods are good and invites customers to buy.
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Choteau Mercantile Company
Extradition Case Returns to Oklahoma After Brief Hearing
Deputy sheriff William Reiquam returned Monday from Oklahoma where he had gone to extradite W Gilliland on a charge of removing mortgaged property from the state. The Oklahoma governor adjourned the extradition hearing without ruling, requiring Reiquam to go back in fifty days for further action.
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Wm. Reiqnaum
Oklahoma
W. Gilliland
Reiquam
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Reneee
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
First National Bank
Teton’s
Chouteau Royalties Company
Taking Shape
Citizens State Bank
Henry Spolder
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