Wilson Names Bourquis as Federal Judge and Clerk
President Wilson appoints George M. Bourquis of Helena as federal judge with George W. Sproule named clerk of the Helena court amid new federal appointments.
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
7
President Wilson appoints George M. Bourquis of Helena as federal judge with George W. Sproule named clerk of the Helena court amid new federal appointments.
Mattie Castner and Albert Castner executors of John K. Castner estate sue Adelaide Donovan and James Donovan. By court execution a 1917 judgment for $3272.91 plus costs leads to a public auction July 7 1917 at 2 pm in the Teton county courthouse to sell lots 4 and SE quarter of SW quarter section 7 township 31 5W and lots 2 3 in section 7 township 33 5W plus other parcels 18 19 block 1 First addition Cut Bank. Sale to satisfy the judgment with costs. William Miller Sheriff. Great Falls attorneys Freeman Thelen. First pub June 13. Last July 4.
The text lists county positions and the officials serving them including Benator T. O. Larson, representatives Chas McDonald Chateau C C Davis Conrad, commissioners Henry Radcliffe chairman Fairfield Ernest A Savory Dupuyer Dan Ledgerwood Conrad, judges J B Leslie H H Ewing, Clerk District Court Paul Jacobson, County Attorney Walter L Verge, Clerk and Recorder E C Garrett, Auditor C James Smith, County Treasurer A B Guthrie, Sheriff William Miller, Lept of Schools Grace M Thompson, Assessor John L Lundgren, Surveyor J H Barnett, Coroner C H Connor, Public Administrator Byron Corson.
Department of the Interior in Great Falls Montana notifies John V. Huffman of Choteau that C Wilson Gray filed January 13 1917 to contest and cancel Huffman homestead entry 032095 for sections 19 and 30 township 24 north range 6 west Montana. If Huffman does not answer within twenty days after fourth publication his entry will be canceled.
An encouraging note from registration days highlights the critical role of interpreters who helped many foreign born youths register their eligibility for military service in the adopted country despite language barriers.
The Teton county assessment book for 1917 is open for inspection at the county clerk. The county board of commissioners will meet at the Chateau office on Monday July 16 1937 to examine and equalize property assessments and continue daily sessions through August 18 1937. Additional sessions August 9 10 and 11 will address complaints and proposed raises. Failing to appear may bar corrections. County Clerk RE C Garrett. First pub June 27 last July 25.
Germany broadens conscription restrictions to the point where Emperor William may be compelled to join the front lines, signaling a shift in wartime policy and leadership involvement.
Directors levy an assessment of 1.00 per share payable by August 25, 1917 to W. W. Gamble secretary treasurer at The First National Bank Chateau Montana. Unpaid stocks on August 25 will be sold at public auction September 29, 1917 at 2 p.m. at the front door of the courthouse Choteau Montana. June 27 1917. W W Gamble secretary treasurer Eldorado Cooperative Canal Co.
A bold rival asks if 10 000 of their soldiers can be overcome by our forces. The challenge frames a showdown between two organized contingents with high stakes. Details on location date and commander are not provided in the fragment.
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