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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
1
The tariff commission appointed by President Taft in 1909 ceased to exist on June 29 as Congress refused another appropriation for its support.
Peter Wagner, a Sweet Grass hills stockman, was acquitted in Hill county Havre court on June 27 for the shooting death of neighboring rancher A. D. Pratt last spring. The jury deliberated several hours and found Wagner acted in self defense.
Wilson the Nominee Woodrow Wilson governor of New Jersey and former president of Princeton was chosen as the Democratic presidential candidate on the forty-fifth ballot at Baltimore. The move marks a victory for the party's progressive wing with Bryan's influence shaping key decisions and James of Kentucky named permanent chairman.
The forest office force moved into their new quarters Monday in the Mc Donald building redesigned from the former Looney barber shop and Nord hagen tailor shop. It features a new front wide doors and windows frame awning fresh floor covering and wallpaper creating an attractive appearance.
Next Tuesday July 9 Brother Van Orsdel will conclude his current term with a quarterly conference and preaching service at the Chateau charge. Bishop Succocis may accompany him, the new resident bishop for Montana who arrived in Helena recently. If the bishop is absent the superintendent will address the preaching service on outcomes from the recent general conference in Minneapolis.
The United States government accepted the relinquishment filed by Montana on 15 000 acres near Brady and entered it as of June 24 The Carey act filing on 55 009 acres was rejected giving the state 30 days to appeal The ruling affects 152 homesteads around Brady adding to unsettled holdings but may clarify the situation for settlers While the land office offers no guarantee the new filing relieves worry over titles in the public domain near the town Brady.
The county division hearing adjourned Tuesday afternoon to July 5. Evidence appears complete with only final decision and legal opinion remaining. The Cut Bank protestors made a strong showing while Judge D F Smith of Kalispell represented them. The attorney general’s opinion on elector qualifications is awaited by the commissioners.
A railroad plan to connect McLeod Alberta with Great Falls is progressing steadily with encouraging prospects. A prospectus based on data from two months ago includes a map and has been submitted to key parties. The proposed line would have a grade under 1 percent and would cover about 2.5 million acres, with 600 000 irrigated or under irrigation. McClesh leaders will meet railroad officials in Winnipeg this week, and officials report very satisfactory progress overall.
Rain fell across southern county areas from Friday to Tuesday improving crop conditions. A cloudburst hit upper Willow Creek Sunday while soaking rains reached Sun River beach and Chateau on Monday and Tuesday. Forest Supervisor Leavitt notes rangers report soaking in the mountains reducing fire risk, with moisture rejoining ground after a dry spell.
Professor Wilkins, newly elected principal of the public schools, was in town Friday and Saturday. He previously led Pony, Montana schools for years and has broad teaching experience. He arrives highly recommended to the local board.
The article outlines three new towns between Vaughn and the Augusta line. Argent is a mile east of Sunriver near the Adams ranch, Riebeling lies ten miles west of Simms, and Gilman sits two miles north of Augusta. Lots will be sold immediately as rail service is expected by September.
Great Northern moves ahead with a 78000 hotel at Glacier Park the eastern gateway for sightseers. The log structure 200 by 100 feet will include 100 guest rooms and a 52 foot lobby with massive six foot diameter columns. Guthrie & Co. begin a 40 mile automobile road through the reservation linking to St Marys Lake while the park to park road from Yellowstone to Glacier is planned as a popular future drive.
The text outlines a three year residence and cultivation requirement for homestead entries. It details proof by the entryman or heirs, allowed absences of up to five months per year, and a duty to cultivate not less than one sixteenth then one eighth of the entry area, with adjustments for certain sections. It also sets final proof timing, reversion to government if residency is not maintained, and discretionary extensions for climate or illness.
A. C. Warner announces they will be away for most of July and that their office will be closed during the absence, providing a brief status update for correspondents and clients.
The state supreme court adjourned to reconvene September 9. Prohibitionists of Modana held a mass convention in Bozeman on July 2. Mayor Durcan of Butte shut down the baseball pools, a new gambling form. A Regina wind storm killed 400 to 500 people and destroyed $10,000,000 in property. Bishop Luccock arrives to head the new intermountain episcopal residence in Helena. Large Bower Bros ranch, 9,760 acres near Judith Gap, sold to South Dakota buyers for colonization.
A country resident asks the Acantha about reviving the Dupuyer Chateau mail stage route. Locals express willingness to fund part of the contract to secure better service, noting rural freDelivery history and current delays to county offices.
Mrs. Sibley of Butte, state president of the Rebekahs, paid an official visit to the Choteau lodge last Thursday evening. A good attendance welcomed her, and she was entertained by Mrs. C. Af. Connor before continuing to Augusta Monday.
Bishop Brewer of the Episcopalian church will conduct services in Chateau Sunday next at 11 o clock a m and 7 p m.
Cascade County Montana invites sealed tenders for a 252 foot steel bridge across Sunriver between Cascade and Teton counties. Bids due July 21 1912 at 7 pm to Lee Dennis Great Falls with 5 percent cash deposit. Board reserves right to reject all bids.
Notice to stockholders of the Teton Co-operative canal company warns that any stockholder altering water flow after the ditch rider has fixed it will be shut off for the remainder of the season. H. K. Ferris, President.
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