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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
1
Budget comparisons for Teton county officers show a projected saving of about 26000 plus a net reduction in the overall levy despite a 6000 rise in the Bond Linking Fund to retire bonds. Deliberations note large cuts in the clerk of court and election budgets while maintaining essential services.
Peter Moen a Devon country farmer west of Galata died after the car he rode in with Miss Ruth Andrews of Chateau overturned on a grade south of Grandview. Andrews, uninjured, helped lift him and later the couple were taken to Shelby for a doctor. Moen, 37, an overseas World War II veteran, was buried with military honors from East Farmington Lutheran Church.
Seasa Cruz, a 58 year old sheep shearer, was found dead in his bank at Floweree ranch west of Fairfield yesterday morning. Cruz had been brought from Great Falls by Floweree foreman John Gough, went to bed apparently well, and died. The coroner, Coroner Connor, will bury him today at county expense.
Showers covering most county sections over the past week arrive at an opportune time. Moisture is aiding wheat to early maturity with a bumper yield anticipated. Reports from all areas indicate crops benefiting with no moisture-related damage.
The document itemizes numerous county budget requests and appropriations across departments. Notable entries include care for the insane, tuberculosis sanitarium, and deaf and blind school. prisoners and dependent children care. mothers pensions. county buildings. elections. highways and bridges. and the superintendent of schools. Additional figures cover board of health highway maintenance and the county poor farm, with various requested and approved sums.
Bynum irrigation district officials meet with Montana brokers and legal counsel to authorize a million dollar bond issue to irrigate 21 000 acres in Teton County. Bonds run five to 40 years at 6 percent with annual tax levies of about 3 15 to 4 90 per irrigable acre to fund waterworks and reservoir stock.
Vlinker and Swedancky, longtime Cash Meat Market proprietors, have purchased the stock and lease of the Choteau Meat Company. They will operate both markets from Main Avenue and the Hirshberg building, with new cooling facilities and a sausage kitchen. Possession was given yesterday as they assume control and promise no price hikes. Vlinker has 15 years in Choteau meat business and Swedancky over 11 years.
The Pow Wows high school annuals are completed and ready for delivery. People with orders who can pick up at the Acantha office can save mailing. unclaimed copies will be mailed to those on the list left with us.
Reports from Santa Barbara say a major quake at 6 20 am leveled the business district with State Street largely ruined and water mains burst. Early death estimates run up to 12 with property losses from ten to thirty million dollars. Montecito residences suffered heavy losses while a reconstruction fund of twenty five million dollars is being raised. Local residents in Choteau learn of relatives in the stricken city and await word on loved ones.
Word from Choteau reports the death in Chula Vista California on Tuesday of Mrs T J Moore a pioneer Choteau matron age 72 after a stroke last December She lived in California 12 years born in Indiana came to Choteau in 1895 with her husband and family Six sons and one daughter survive along with her husband T J Moore Burial will be at Chula Vista Spouse and children listed with their locations.
Shocks struck Saturday night across eastern Montana from Manhattan to Three Forks with windows and chimneys damaged in several towns. White Sulphur Springs and Willow Creek reported notable damage including a $2500 fire at Willow Creek, while Three Forks resident injured by a collapsing porch. No deaths, total Montana damage about half a million dollars as rail lines cleared and service resumed.
Luke Thomas of Helena pleaded guilty to illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor after being found with 40 cases of Canadian beer north of Chateau. He received a 400 dollar fine, 60 day jail sentence suspended, and 7.50 for driving without a license. Second count was dismissed. the car was restored to the owner and the cargo will be destroyed.
Dr. Geo E. Keller a former Austin Iowan classmate of Dr. H. J. McGregor has moved to Chateau and formed a medical partnership. He will operate from City hospital with X Ray equipment and will join his family there in about a month, residing near the old Malmin residence.
With annual assessments complete, County Assessor Jesse L. Gleason reports total property valuation at 16,404,968 for 1925, down from 16,682,106 in 1924. Losses stem from state land value readjustments, private land reclassification, and depreciation of improvements, while gains occur in cattle, stock cows, dairy cows, hogs, farm machinery, and autos.
Mrs E J Crary and Mrs C Denzel McDonald hosted a bridge luncheon last Saturday to honor Mrs George Crary of Ismay Montana, who was a guest at the Crary home.
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