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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
1
Two Black men jailed in Paris Texas were forcibly taken by a mob from the county jail and burned at the stake after being held for allegedly striking a father and son. The sheriff doubts their guilt and says officers pursue the true perpetrators amid public safety concerns.
Heavy rain and hailstorm swept across Judith Basin causing extensive rail damage. At Lewistown Hanover Buffalo and Cushman track undermining and depot flooding disrupted Great Northern and Milwaukee trains up to 12 hours. Debris on lines near Neihart delayed service but cleared by Monday. Crop damage unknown but hillside washouts expected.
The Woman's club held a well attended afternoon session with Miss Wood county nurse giving an informal talk. She asked members to cooperate by providing a Fayette for her work and members pledged items for a complete outfit. Tea was served by Mrs Hodgakiss and a committee. Mr and Mrs P O Nasse visited from their ranch near Fairfield in Chateau Tuesday.
A Sunday night storm hit Conrad and nearby areas with heavy rain and hail. Many Conrad windows were broken and gardens damaged, but overall crop benefits from the rain are expected to outweigh losses. Other regions reported storms over the holiday period.
High Commissioner Wallace attended a Fourth of July ceremony in Paris where 20 000 French orphans filed past, dipping miniature U S flags and shouting Vive l Amerique while rain fell. LaFayette tomb day saw Paris draped in flags honoring American aid to France and Europe.
The Acantha reports candidates filed on the Republican ticket: Chas. H. Connor for coroner, WD. Jones for county commissioner six year term, and L. A. Foot, filed with the secretary of state at Helena for attorney general nomination.
The first alfalfa crop on ranches near Chateau is ready to cut, with abundant soil moisture earlier in spring yielding 28 to 36 inches of growth. Stands are thick and the county expects a large first cutting, boosting winter feed prospects despite some areas needing rain for grain.
At the San Francisco convention after 42 ballots the Democrats named James M. Cox of Ohio for president with Franklin D. Roosevelt as running mate by acclamation on the 43rd ballot. Cox and Roosevelt, both Ohioans and newspaper owners, vow active campaigns while Harding backs a front porch approach. The race this November promises lively competition.
A deal closed in Chateau yesterday made Rich ard Ellis owner of the Chas. McDonald ranch north of town. The 5000 acre property is regarded as one of the best stock holdings in the area. Ellis to take possession immediately and harvest this year’s hay crop. No stock moved with the ranch. price not disclosed.
From the Forty Eight Committee of movement leaders comes a report that Robert La Follette of Wisconsin is the top choice for party head. A convention of third party backers will meet in Chicago on July 10 with delegates from the Labor Party World War Veterans Non-Partisan League and Independent Liberals.
A. L. Westgard official pathfinder for the American Automobile Association arrives in Choteau today to be greeted by the Choteau Commercial Club. He travels along the western highway linking national parks with Scott Leavitt of Great Falls in the party. The visit is brief and ends with the group leaving for Denver by August 25th. the tour concludes by August 26th.
Sheriff reports night theft at Flathead Wholesale Grocery Co. in Kalispell on July 4. Goods included hundreds in Liberty bonds and currency and several checks. Merchants urged to watch for attempts to cash checks drawn on Browning banks and Kalispell firms.
A Helena conference with federal reserve and state bankers created a plan to finance Montana wool. Banks will advance up to 25 cents per pound, with lower grades graded down. Sheepmen may use their regular bank, drafts must be endorsed, and the federal reserve bank handles warehouse receipts. Interest and a 0.25 percent handling fee apply, notes run 90 days with renewal option to help hold wool for market improvement.
In Augusta Sunday afternoon July 4 Choteau lost 8–7 to Augusta after leading 7–3 midgame. Kenyon started for Choteau, Nelson pitched the final innings, and Augusta tied in the 8th before winning in the last half of the 9th. A return game is set for next Sunday amid local and Augusta fan support.
The Farm Bureau plans a series of picnics over the next two weeks starting July 14 at Coling and continuing through July 21 at Porter Beach. Events include sports dancing talks and music aimed at fostering fellowship between farmers and town business leaders. Also noted is the death of Mrs T C Power in Helena at 75, widow of Power Morgan Co president.
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