City to Enforce Speed Ordinance after Saturday Accident
City council moved to enforce the motor traffic ordinance and directed City Marshal John T. Moore to arrest violators. Signs were ordered at the court house circle directing traffic to stay right for the south city entrance. Also, council discussed park land purchase maps, cemetery board changes, and street improvements including water facilities and sprinklers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
John T.moore
Court House Circle
Board of County Commissioners
H. W. Bateman
John W. Hall
Great Northern
St. Paul
A. B. Guthrie
Guthrie
James Eckford
Teton County High School
Dons —Eesrnissanses Reorecisenes
Neos
Service
Marshall Wells Co
Thomas Moore
Esc
Eens
Wm. Bateman
Neer
H. D. Upman
F. E. Moore
John T. Moore
Choteau Hdw. Co
Chateau Acantha
G. C. Core
C. James Smith
Wm. Travis
County Board Holds Regular Monthly Session
The county commissioners met in regular monthly session at the courthouse on Tuesday July 6 led by Chairman W D Jones with commissioners Donald Kerr and Algon Udin in attendance. The meeting was one day delayed due to the Fourth of July holiday observed by county officers and businesspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
W. D. Jones
Bynum
Donald Kerr
Dutton
Algon Udin
Fairfield
Man Wrecks Car and Is Fined for Speeding
Stephen A. C. Reid, 3 lineman for the telephone company, was fined 25 in the justice court after his car jumped a curb and wrecked on the courthouse lawn. He claimed he struck the gas lever accidentally while shifting before the curve. He paid the fine and left with repairs ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A. C. Reid
Justice Court
J. E. DeHaas
Court House
Reid
June cool and wet as county agent notes
County Agent Robert Clarkson reports June 1926 cooler and wetter than 1925 in Chateau. Mean 55.89F, precipitation 4.55 inches. max 92F, min 32F. July outlook shows average rainfall around 1.98 inches and mean temperatures from 62.8F to 67.7F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clarkson
Chateau
Clarkson
Greateast
Mr. Clarkson
Death of H A Norman Former Stockmens Bank Cashier
A letter from Mrs. Norman to W G Levy reports H A Norman died suddenly on Thursday morning July 1 in Minnesota. Former cashier and organizer of Chateau Stockmens State Bank, he later worked at the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis. Survived by wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Norman
Stockmens State Bank
Chateau
Minnesota
W. G. Levy
Minneapolis
Federal Reserve Bank
Norman
Choteau Lodge
Teton
Bethany Commandery No
County board set to adopt budgets for fiscal year
The county board will approve budgets for county offices funds and agencies for the coming fiscal year. The action follows the official notice printed elsewhere in this issue of The Acantha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Acantha
Stephen's Church Sixth Sunday Services Notice
Holy Communion at 8:00 a m and a second celebration at 10:45 a m on the sixth Sunday after Trinity. All are welcomed and urged to participate. LEE H YOUNG Rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee H. Young
Local filings fill county primary ballots in Montana
Last day filings filled most of the county primary ballot slots in Teton county with July filings. Republicans and Democrats see several unopposed races while multiple offices seek candidates on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnd
Otto Wagnild
Obert Peterson
C. James Smith
Justice of the Peace
Chateau Township
Claire
Stoner
Plentywood
National Congress
Thene
Bert I. Packer
Chateau
George E. Keller
Harry F. Benson
Levert Syse
C. H. Connor
C. H. Ferris
Justice of the Peace of
Phil I. Cole
Kyle Jones
Bynum
Congress
State Supreme Court
Public Service Commission
Teton County
W. H. Webb
Republican Party
T. O. Larson
House of Representatives
J. E. Hodgskiss
W. D. Jones
M. C. Crawford
Chateau Chautauqua Dates Set for Late July
Teton county Chautauqua fans are promised an extensive 1926 program from July 28 to August 2 with Ellison-White plans. Tickets remain $2.59 for adults, $1.50 for students, $1.00 for children. Junior Chautauqua features and a Sunday program are included. Notable acts include impersonator John B. Ratto and productions Lightnin and Pollyanna, with The Philharmonic Ensemble plus two concert groups contributing to the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Chautauqua
Cole & Packer
John B. Ratto
Ratto
Chateau Chautauqua
Frank Sbacon
Herbert Sprague
Robert Hardway
The
Philharmonic Ensemble
John Rees-Reed
Joe Liberty and Associates Strike Oil in North Field
Joe Liberty of Chateau and associates drilled a major completion in the Kevin Sunburst field section 12 34 2 w. The well is estimated at 100 to 150 barrels daily and marks the first production south of the Emmons fault. It proves 500 to 600 acres of productive land with more wells expected nearby. The lease had been held by Standard Oil of California but returned to the owner. Work paused for Fourth of July celebrations, with activity resuming Tuesday. Liberty has long pursued Willow Creek prospects and now holds extensive Kevin field interests with Minnesota and Wisconsin capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Kevin- Sunburst
Joe Liberty
Chateau
Emmons
Standard Oil Company of California
Liberty
Willow Creek
Kevin Field
Minnesota
Wisconsin
County Agent Announces 1926 Community Picnic Schedule
County Agent Robert Clarkson lists the 1926 picnic dates across Te ton county with host towns Bynum Pendroy Dry Forks Hoy Grove Collins Agawam Farmington Beck Bole Dutton and committees led by local residents for each event. The schedule runs July 10 to July 35 with multiple hosts and plots hosting the gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Robert Clarkson
Bynum
Northern Land Co
A. D. Anderson
Collins
Town
Laura Bailey
D. A. Reiquam
Dean Waterman
Agawam
H. H. Weist
N. L. Pearson
Farmington
Henry David‘son Ranch
Fred W. Smith
L. G. Passmore
George Slanger
Beck
Beck School House
Dave Scarrow
Chris Hagness
Chas. Johnson
Bole
Earl Zimmerman
B. O. Price
Carl Carlson
Dutton
Donald Kerr Ranch
Melvin ‘Johnson
C. O. Juelfs
Ole Roseholt
Lane Eder couple wed in Choteau ceremony
John Sheridan Lane married Miss Sophia Effie Eder at eleven Sunday morning at the bridegroom's mother's home. Justice J E DeHaas officiated. The couple honeymoon in Dearborn canyon and Glacier Park, then return to make their home in Choteau. Lane works for Choteau Hardware Co. and Eder has worked in Dr Stephens office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Malone
John Sheridan Lane
Sophia Effie Eder
D.A. DeTour
J. E. DeHaas
Dearborn Canyon
Glacier Park
Lane
Choteau
Mrs. Lane
Judge hears Levi Shook divorce case over custody and alimony
The district court prolonged into two days last Thursday and Friday as Levi Shook sought custody of his children while his wife fought to keep them and to secure alimony. The judge took the matter under advisement after the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
Greene
Chautauqua Program Attracts Noted Entertainers
The program features Herbert Leon Cope and J Smith Damron with hypnosis and pottery making, and Dr Sudhira Bose describing Oriental customs. The rural audience is promised balanced entertainment at a modest admission, with strong local support expected in Teton County amid good crop prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Committee of
Choteau Advertisers Offer Real Values Ahead of July Trade
Acantha notes price comparisons between Choteau Butte and Chicago for July Fourth preparations. Cantaloupes at 3 for a quarter in Choteau versus 10c each in Butte and 3 for 49c in Chicago. spring fries 35c lb in Choteau vs 40c Butte and 55c Chicago. plums 65c 5-lb basket in Choteau vs 89c Butte. eggs 20–22c in Choteau vs 75c for 2 dozen in Butte. chips 10c in Choteau vs 11c in Butte.
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Choteau
Butte
Chicago
California
Acantha
Fire Destroys House on John W Ward Ranch Belleview
Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed a three room house on the John W Ward ranch at Belleview west of Chateau about five o clock yesterday morning. Loss estimated between 800 and 1000 dollars with no insurance. The unoccupied building had served as a bath house and extra sleeping quarters. Neighbors rushed to aid and saved nearby buildings and the main dwelling situated about 15 feet away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ward
Belleview
Chateau
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East
Stephen’s Church
Montana
U. S
H. F. Bengon
New
Orlo Stansberry
T. A. Meagher
H. F. Benson
W. E. Howard
J. E. Cashman
Otto Waynild
J. L. Collins
Anna E. Stafford
John’ J. Greene
Nineteenth Judicial District
Benson
John J. Greene
U. S. District Court
Alaska
Alaskan Customs Service
Great Falls
Havre
Kalispell
Glacier County
Ledger
Mary Buzzell
Geo. E. Keller
Augusta
Choteau Township
J. P. C. James Smith
American Legion
First State Bank of
JOE Liberty’ and Associates
North Field
Lane-Eder
John ‘Ward
State Bank
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