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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
1
Lincoln County starts July 1 as Montana's newest county created from Pinthead lands with Libby as seat. It covers about 3000 square miles with an estimated population of 10,000 and assessed value of 84,200,000.
World figures show tobacco factories employing 2,865 men and 37,125 women with average wages 270.04 dollars per year. Andrew Carnegie claims 1,800 public libraries funded to totals of 851,596,963 dollars. A native Indian student killed two Englishmen at a London Imperial Institute meeting, motive political. The White House renovation continues under the new administration and Taft is unlikely to enact many changes. Messina region in Italy reports earthquakes with no casualties, severity likened to last December. Fred S. Warren of Appeal to Reason jailed six months and fined 1500 dollars for mail misuse. Cuba establishes Bureau of Information with Leon J. Canova as director. Eight night riders in Rankin murder case have appeals reversed for new trials due to improper grand jury selection and inadequate challenges.
Sealed bids urged by July 24 for a Dry Fork district 2 school house in Dupuyer Montana. Specs call for an 18 by 30 foot building, 8 foot walls, hip roof ends, six windows, storm windows, one east door with storm shed, stone foundation corners, brick chimney, double floor with paper, full interior ceiling, paper between rough siding and weather boarding, and two water closets. Completion by Sept 1 1909. bids to FP H Federaden.
The Helena United States assay office reported fiscal year output valued at 81 848 313 with 99 202 ounces of gold and 47 195.60 ounces of silver. Gold from Montana accounted for 1 729 249 dollars from 92 237 ounces. June bullion rose by 47 946.85 from last year with Madison county leading Montana gold production at 55 646.50 dollars.
Veterinarian Dr Thowson, inspector for the Stallion Registration board, will visit Wolf Creek July 12 Augusta July 11 Cascade July 16 Great Falls July 17 Conrad July 1 Collins July 20 Chateau July 21 Dupuyer July 25 Belt July 27 afternoon only Monarch July 26 afternoon only Geyser July 28 to examine stallions for soundness as required by law.
A Great Northern official reports the Vaughn to Chateau spur construction is ordered to start this summer. The source notes a different GN representative this week but repeats the core claim. The report asserts the project is moving forward as stated.
Talented sisters Rose and Dora Schaettgen of St. Paul performed at a Y M C A program, with Rose playing Scene ac Ballet and Paust fantasia to high praise, and Dora delivering several brilliants including Witches Dance, captivating the audience.
A fragmented roster lists famous Americans with birth dates including Nathaniel Hawthorne July 4 1804 David Glasgow Farragut born 1801 John Paul Jones July 6 and Lt Henry David Horeiu 1817. The text appears damaged with partial names and stray symbols.
Local W I Scott returned Thursday from a Seattle business trip. Laundry service reports 8c per pound for washing and ironing. The Ladies Industrial held a well attended meeting at the parsonage. Joe Harris came back to Dupuyer yesterday after a week visit with Tom Manix.
Belleview residents gathered Saturday at Mrs. C. W. Gray’s residence for a patriotic celebration. The Matrons and Maids organized races with purses from curiosity parcels, and Mrs. Nat Collins spoke as the day’s orator. Prizes went to riders and youngsters, the Belleview String Band performed, and photographers from the Art Studio captured the event. Fireworks were donated, and neighbors greeted the effort as a success despite a Sunday hailstorm that damaged property. Mr. Siebert of Great Falls announced beef purchases for immediate delivery.
Harry Odenwald rode his bay mare to victory in both the half and the quarter mile races at Conrad on July 5 earning purses totaling $100.00. He reports a hearty celebration in Conrad. The event featured several standard races an athletic contests and an automobile race drawing a large crowd.
Ross Porter reports that land is prepared for construction of sanatorium buildings at Sun River hot springs. A bath house and other structures are under way by Choteau area parties who have funded the project. Porter oversees the work.
A. B. Wilder of St Louis and a University of Mussperin student in Columbia Mo arrived last Thursday from Seattle after a month there. He will stay here for a time, having secured work at the W Scott Lane. He studied with George Coffey and is a Phi Kappa Psi member, which boosts his standing with the Acantha.
Deputy Sheriff St Denis of Du puyer Wasin town reports rapid progress at Valier after twelve buildings plus survey party tents. A restaurant is open and a livery barn is planned. The railroad is expected to reach the town soon, enabling swift building and easy material transport.
Robert R. Bulmer a 60 year old herder and ranch hand was killed by lightning Saturday afternoon near Brady while driving a four horse team. Two of his horses also died. He left three children and may have other relatives in Cauda and Chateau. He had filed on land near Brady and was improvi ng his claim when killed. He held property and money in savings at interest.
A. L Halladay and family traveled from Conrad on Sunday and stayed several days for a celebration.
An unclear OCR fragment describes Cuas I Green and his wife and children arriving from their ranch along the Teton road into their town, with a fire or destruction reported nearby. The legible details are limited and no official outcome is stated.
Fr J Robersen lost a valuable horse a few days ago when struck by lightning. Two other horses owned by E Connor were also struck and badly stunned by the shock.
Mrs. A. J. Cowell and her daughters left for Seattle on Monday and plan to spend most of the summer on the coast. Covell is expected to join them later.
The Episcopal Guild plans a Thursday afternoon gathering on July 15 with Mrs bodyskiss. Full attendance of members and others interested in the new church building is strongly urged.
John Petty Grove serves as postmaster at the newest state post office. He previously worked as a prescription clerk at City Drug Store and spent time at Conrad in the U. H. Drake store.
Mr and Mrs Eri G Leech and J I Leech of Dupuyer leave for home in a new Studebaker automobile bought recently. The Leech brothers have also purchased the cattle interests of Henry Ryan near Dupuyer Orient Falls Tribune reports.
Sunday evening services at the Methodist church drew good attendance for the Children’s Day observance. Youngsters and older participants performed sunes recitations and drills with commendable effort. The church was tastefully decorated and the program closely followed the plan printed in the Acantha.
A Chinese hotel cook supplied two long strings of Chinese fireworks. The improvised show lit the evening with pops and fizz as sparks flashed, creating a vivid, noisy spectacle that startled onlookers and drew comparisons to battleships.
A grand Fourth of July event in Chateau drew the town’s largest crowd yet with delegates from Augusta Bynum and Dupuyer. Highlights included a close Augusta at Choteau baseball game 13 to 10, horse races, pony and foot races, a ladies race, and a large evening dance. Rain earlier and later disrupted some events but runners and riders earned prizes, with all purses paid and a small surplus remaining.
The steamer Baby Rose began serving Fort Benton to Bismark with freight and passenger routes possibly reaching St. Louis. The vessel features a shallow draft design to navigate shoals and bars. The Missouri River congress plans a government dredge from Fort Mandan to Fort Benton to widen the channel for at least 300 ton vessels.
The First National bank of Hamburg opened July 1. The Broadwater plunge at elena opened for the season. Bitter Root river reached its highest stage since 1880 with little damage. Red Lodgea orders house numbering town wide. Five thousand strangers in Missoula await FLinthead lands registration. W G Conrad bought Carnier portion of Garniere Miles building in Livingston for 314000. Electric railway grading in Bozeman about a month from completion. Four miles of track laid. wire work ongoing. Three Mueller children drown at Lake Sewell last Monday. ages 9 to 11. Montana Society of Seattle to entertain Montana attendees of Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition on July 2. Montana students at University of Washington form a Montana club to help Seattle’s Montana day. Judge Conger of Dillon seriously injured after being run over July 3 at home celebration. Thousands of Flathead Indians gather at St Ignatius mission for final pow wow before fathead lands open to whites. tribal government winds down.
A series of concerts will be held at Woodman Hall Chateau on July 1, Farmington on July 1, and Dean's Hall Conrad on July 7. The program features Mrs Souhaetteen, daughters of St Dan, and sisters of the late B K Daucke with Scaettgen cello Rose Schaettgen violin and Dora Sehnettgen piano performing classical and popular works. A dance will follow each concert.
Mrs Scholine aged 63 and mother of Mrs Chas Klockler died Sunday night from bronchitis after two years of illness. A native of Sweden she came to America in 1899 after her husband’s death. Survived only by Mrs Klockler. son John Scholine died in 1904. Funeral Saturday from home with Rev Heizer in charge. burial at Chateau cemetery. Pallbearers were Connor Kelley Jacobson Olsen Jour donnai s and Franklin. Community extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Klockler and family.
Elizabeth News Special Correspondence reports farmers joined a Fourth of July lawn party at C. W. Gray’s home. A large crowd enjoyed dancing fireworks and various amusements with music by the Belleview Orchestra. Mrs Nat Coling delivered a praised speech and memories of England touched attendees.
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