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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
1
July event starts at 10 p m with eight events and 28 birds per event. Cash prizes total 80 dollars and 150 dollars in merchandise prizes. Competitors from across the country invited to participate and witness.
Rev Haley conducts regular services this Sunday with morning worship at 11 and evening at 8. Morning sermon titled The Jobless Man. Evening program includes Rev Haley’s experiences in Butte. Fishing tackle advertised by Choteau Hardware Co.
Key events include the Battle of Ticonderoga in 1758 and the Bur-Hamilton Duel of 1804. Also noted is a dated account of Christians massacred by Mohammedans at Damascus in 1860.
A list of candidates including Kenneth McKenzie Republican sheriff and Freeman A Daley Democrat county surveyor filed on June 25 and 26. H Hines Democrat justice of the peace J Markle Republican CPT Dutton Democrat Harry G Putt Democrat county clerk and recorder announce their pledge to serve Teton County with fitful statements of duty and efficiency.
Prof Bailey argues county agricultural agents should not buy or sell, or run commercial groups, but may identify needs and provide information. He stresses that business ties should rest with local producers and their established representatives, while agents assist with organization and access to markets.
The past week saw Chas. Raymond Hainey 23 of Selma marry Marie Anna Merkling 21 of Conrad. Also listed are Richard Sturgeon Canadian born declaring intent to naturalize. A stray line notes Paris fashion and England influence on split skirts with unclear meaning.
July Fourth program lists events across the day from 10 a.m. including a big parade sunrise salute and ball games at 2:30 p.m. Horse races mile free for all and pony races for boys and girls, various prices up to 50 dollars, band concerts throughout. Committee members include Starkey, Cain, Gorham, Guthrie, Burrell.
Proceedings began in Helena to test the constitutionality of the initiative and referendum amendment. O W McConnell seeks an injunction to block certification of the Kiley boxing law as similar amendments face challenges over improper joint submission and newspaper publication in nine counties.
An article explains Montana motor vehicle regulations for owners chauffeurs and dealers. It outlines registration fees 2 00 per vehicle license and display requirements showing registration marks on both front and rear on white background with black figures. Penalties range from 25 to 50 dollars for violations with higher fines for repeated offenses and dealers must pay 10 dollars per make plus 50 cent for extra numbers. It covers safety equipment lamps signaling horns and visibility standards and notes penalties for using fictitious or misrepresented registration numbers.
Members of the Commercial club met at the courthouse to discuss a Glacier park road from Dupuyer, sign boards on Augusta and Great Falls roads, county agricultural cooperation, depot phone service, and parkland east of Spring Creek Bridge. A $25 appropriation was set, $5 for band, and Ed Hirshberg, Ed Roberson, and J M Weaver were named to raise funds.
The law requires chauffeurs to file for registration with the Secretary of State in Helena at a $2 fee and obtain two plates for 50 cents more. Violations bring a $50 to $100 fine, plus suspension of 1 to 2 years. Transfers of plates with cars are forbidden and new owners must register as a new purchaser. Local authorities cannot regulate state public highways. Citizens may report infractions to a peace officer.
Chateau creamery will reopen soon after repairs and sanitary work under new associate Mr T Smith of Illinois, former creamery operator, with Me Lean Bros. as partners. The policy will pay cash for cream and invite farmers and patrons to become acquainted.
Clerk James Gibson logged seven civil actions including Talman versus Rekdahl for damages, County of Teton versus Bakke for eminent domain, O Néal versus Randall et al on a note, and Pfrimmer versus Pfrimmer for divorce.
A brief reader note presents a riddle where a teacher asks about flies on a table and a witty reply from a child says the dead one remains, illustrating a simple humor exchange in a city newspaper.
A quotation from Mark Twain urges practicing discipline by choosing a task you dislike and completing it daily. Repeating this habit builds steadfastness, reduces procrastination, and strengthens character through consistent, purposeful action.
Candidates announce for county assessor county treasurer county attorney and county clerk in Teton county Montana. Names include James Innes Forrest T H Pridham and EC Garrett with party designations and August 25 1914 primary date.
Registration books for the Montana primary nominating election in Teton county will close July 25 1914 at 5 p m Electors may register in person before the county clerk or before a justice of the peace or notary public If not registered you cannot vote and those who moved must affidavit for change of registration. E C Garrett county clerk and ex officio registrar June 24 1914.
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