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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
3
Local items report lace and valentines at the Art Studio and discounts at Jos Hirshberg Co. Community notes include marriages, illnesses, snow in Valley county, theatre and concert plans at Woodmen hall, a necktie dance at Dupuyer, and travel between Chateau and railroad.
The Atlas Portland Cement Company at 30 Broad Street New York provides a copy of Concrete Construction about the Home and on the Farm. Readers may obtain the book by writing to Atlas and mentioning The Acantha.
The Chateau public school announces eight graders from the Jan 22 examination. Named students include Vivian Connor Martin Read Annie Bateman Harold Luther Alden Connor Frank Hawley David Shields Lisette Truchot Alice Satre Charles Hoy Hester Jamison. Ed Dennis reports cattle range conditions on the Blackfeet Indian reservation are as bad as 1886 87 and warn of possible livestock losses if weather does not improve.
Reports from Shelby and Portage describe a severe cold spell with below zero temperatures. Neil Bannatyne lost many sheep as drifting snow collapsed a shed roof under cattle traffic, killing nearly a hundred. Walter Gorham returned from Butte to tend his brother Grant A. Gorham, who is recovering from pneumonia. Jack Miller notes cattle on the Blackfoot range endure despite wind and sparse snow.
C B Power of Sunnyside arrived in the city en route to the Cooper ranches near Bynum where his company backs wintering cattle. He left Chateau Tuesday and says the herd is in fair condition with no expected losses unless severe weather lasts another month.
A. H. Gamble, well known Burton Beach rancher, was jailed on a warrant by H. R. Thompson for the Teton Co-Operative Canal company accusing him of destroying part of the canal ditch. A preliminary exam planned in Farmington was moved to Judge DeHaas, with trial likely next week.
The Chinook brought rain and melting snow across the county, rapidly easing the long cold spell. Stockmen smile as continued warmer weather threatens to wipe out snow banks, though rivers remain impeded by ice jams and high water in places. Conditions in the Medicine River country are noted as milder than harsher reports from farther north and east on the Indian reservation.
Bulletin 72 by Vernon Bailey of the Biological Survey, published by the Forest Service, outlines wolf distribution across the United States, examines predation on stock and game, and provides methods to destroy wolves including shooting trapping and poisoning and wolf proof fences. It also weighs bounty effectiveness and notes cooperation with the Biological Survey.
The Acantha publishes January weather data courtesy of H. H. Cole. The month recorded varied conditions with entries showing cloudy and clear days, blizzards and Chinook events, and temperatures ranging from mild to frigid across days.
Great Falls January 28. Sheriff Hogan was informed that several smallpox cases appeared among men building the Billings and Northern Railway in the eastern county. The cases were not reported to health officers. The sheriff will investigate and quarantine the camps if conditions are confirmed.
The list shows Billy Moore Norman McFergon Harry Smith as uncalled for letters at the Chateau post office for the week ending January 28 1907. Recipients must call and pay one cent to claim their mail.
A lady reports a lost white satin belt embroidered in white stitching with a Roman gold and amethyst setting. Lost between the residence of C. E. Trescott and H. Beaupre. Mrs H Bravpre is the contact.
Reports from Bynum January 30 describe ranch stock feeding concerns as continued cold snap and deep crusted snow threaten pasture access. Visitors include W J Strain and M D Cooper. C B Power notes no livestock losses. A masquerade ball at the schoolhouse drew about 50 attendees and praise for music and hotel supper. Zip Payne heads to Farmington for a performance.
The Senate approved a bill to survey and allot Blackfeet lands in Montana. Senator Clark noted the president vetoed it last year and expressed belief the current form would gain approval. The measure was then enacted. Subscribe for the Acantha.
Winter continues in Conrad with cold conditions expected to persist. Sheriff McKenzie reappointed P I Moran as deputy, praised for past service. George Hirshberg heads to California, possible return as a married man. J J Ritchey visits Kalispell. Brockman family returns from Dupuyer. Trains on M and G N run on time. Great Northern slower. C W Pearson plans wintering 2700 head of sheep with J F Marcum. sheep to be shipped when cars available. Mort Hirshberg returns from Helena after short visit.
A Woodmen hall whist party drew many locals. first prizes to Mrs Kilgore and Mr HE Leech, booby prizes to Mrs F M Anderson and Mr George W Magee. A livery stable bunk room fire was contained by George Little. Birchcreek coal mine halt causes supply concerns. E M Johnson reports cattle thriving with little feed. Zero temps rise soon for more cold weather. Patrick Gray, stroke victim, moved to town for care with poor recovery prospects. F D Kingsbury returned from Great Falls after business.
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