Fourth of July Picnic Draws Across Choteau With Profits
A large Choteau Fourth of July celebration ended with strong receipts from morning and afternoon baseball games and the evening dance. Eddie Core reports prize splits of 51.50 for winners and 34.35 for losers, based on a 60 40 pooled division, while Dr. E J Crary projects over 200 from dance receipts to be shared by the Boy Scout troop and Chateau ball club after expenses. The day had no major trouble aside from a fireworks related accident involving the Burch children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Eddie
Teton County Baseball League
E. J Crary
Chateau Ball Club
Chateau Merchants
Grade School Commencement Exercises Tomorrow Night
Tomorrow night at the Chateau high school auditorium the eighth grade pupils of Teton county districts will receive diplomas in a program by county superintendent Mrs Edythe Saylor. Judge John J Greene is slated to deliver the commencement address at 8 15 p m. The program includes a vocal solo My Laddie by Thayer a duet Clarinet and Flute Love and Flowers by Aldrich piano solo O er Hill and Dale by Guritt a male quartet and the diploma presentation.
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Chateau
Teton County
Edythe Saylor
John J. Greene
Thayer
Marian Butchart
Love and Flowers
Aldrich
Frances
Patsy Pridham
T. H. Pridham
O'er Hill and Dale
Guritt
Irene Reinks
Change of ownership at Teton Steam Laundry in Chateau
Dewey Steele takes possession and will lease the Teton Steam Laundry from J. G. Jackson. Jackson plans to rest and stay in Chateau. Steele previously worked for Jackson, later in Seattle, and brings laundry experience to ensure continued prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
J. G. Jackson
Dewey Steele
Mr. Jackson
Jackson
Chateau
Steele
Seattle
Coast City
St Stephen’s Church Announces July Sunday Services
The Rev Lee H Young rector of St Stephen's Episcopal church Chateau announces services for Sunday July 12 the fifth Sunday after Trinity Holy Communion at 8 00 A M morning prayer at 10 30 and a second celebration with sermon at 11 00 All are welcome to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee H. Young
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Chateau
Children Victims Of Man's Reckless Firework Incident
Warren and Marian Burch aged nine and seven, children of Mr and Mrs Glen Burch of Chateau, suffered burns to hands arms and face when a man supposedly threw a firework in front of a group of children on July Fourth. A witness said the offender was an adult, not a child, though the name was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Marian Burch
Glen Burch
Chateau
Burch
Death Comes Sudden to Mrs R R Mellon
Mrs. R R Mellon widow of Russell Mellon longtime Choteau drugstore proprietor died suddenly at about 8 30 am at her home after years of poor health She had just passed her 88th birthday and leaves her husband a seven year old daughter Frances two brothers in Iowa and numerous local friends Funeral services were held at 10 30 am with Rev Robert B Culbertson and burial in Choteau cemetery The Queen Rebekah Lodge conducted grave ceremonies and pallbearers were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Chateau
Mr. Mellon
Frances
Iowa
Methodist Church of
Queen Rebekah Lodge of
Melton
R. I. McClue
Chas. Butler
E. L. Jourdonnais
Jesse L. Gleason
C. H. Porter
Arthur Bateman
Ghoteau
Miller Bitting Weds In Great Falls Parsonage
Robert Miller and Cora Bitting, longtime Choteau residents, were quietly married at the M E parsonage in Great Falls last Saturday at ten. Attendants included Mrs. Ruby Lane and Fred Miller. The groom is a local rancher. the bride, daughter of Mrs. Mary Monkman, worked at the local telephone exchange. They plan a brief honeymoon through Yellowstone Park and will reside on the Miller ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miller
Cora’ Bitting
Choteau
Great Falls
Ruby Lane
Fred Miller
Miller
Geo. F. Miller
Teton County
Mary Monkman
Chateau
Miller Ranch
Yellowstone Park
Let The Acantha Advise On Your Office Forms
Readers are encouraged to consult The Acantha for guidance on completing office forms before placing orders with external concerns. The notice emphasizes careful preparation to avoid errors and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acantha
Al G Barnes four ring circus to perform in Choteau Juey
Announcement detailing the Al G Barnes circus tour with a large cast including Pocahontas Court of Queen Anne act, 180 horses, Sahara desert Arabs, Canton Chinese troupe, Bavarian Imperial Midget Family, Joe Martin, Giant Gorilla Man, Lotus hippopotamus, 40 dancing horses and 40 dancing girls. Omission of street parade replaced by Open Air Free Exhibition at 1 and 7 pm. 400 animal menagerie and parking and ticket office arrangements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge ‘Barnes
al G. Barnes
Pocahontas
Queen Anne
Sahara Desert
America
Canton
Bavaria
Joe Martin
Lotus
Tuberculosis Association Nurse Visits County for July Work
Miss A Lian a former county nurse for Teton county is in the county this month as a nurse for the State Tuberculosis Association. She will conduct baby clinics and assess children needing attention for tubercular conditions malnutrition or under nourishment. Funds come from Christmas Seals sales with 75 percent returned to counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lian
Teton County
State Tuberculosis Association
Collins Rancher Loses Auto In Choteau Walking Theft
John Frydenlund, Collins rancher, parked on Main Avenue in Choteau Tuesday morning when his car was stolen. Sheriff and county attorney have no description of the thief or direction of the getaway. Messages sent to surrounding towns and counties have yielded no word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frydenlund
Collins Rancher
Choteau
Main Avenue
Collins
Barnes Circus Comes to Choteau in July Folio
Al G. Barnes Circus arrives in Choteau on Saturday July 18 after refusing to follow Robbins Bros. schedule to Great Falls. Advance agents promote the event to the town and countryside, with local dealers contracted for bread meat groceries and livery services. The circus, described as the largest local entertainment in years, is expected to draw a record crowd for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Barnes Circus
al G. Barnes Circus
Robbins Bros. Circus
Great Falls
Chateau
Swaine Leases Tailor Shop On Main Avenue To Sexsmith
Mrs C H Swaine announces she has leased her tailor shop on Main Avenue to Ed Sexsmith who has assumed management and will run the business. Sexsmith arrived from Spokane months ago and brings years of tailoring experience. Swaine will stay in Chateau for now with possible extended Canada visit later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaine
Sexsmitz
C. H. Swaine
Main Avenue
Ed. Sexsmih
Sexsmith
Chateau
Spokane
Canada
Teton County Wool Clip Totals Three Quarters Million Pounds
Teton countys 1925 wool clip, mostly loaded for eastern markets, totals about 750000 pounds at an average 40 cents per pound, yielding near a quarter of a million dollars. Buyers report excellent quality with notable clips from J B Long Co and others, as Draper Co of Boston and Webb Co of Philadelphia expand purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
McDonald
Draper & Co
Boston
Chateau
Milwaukee
G. N
Mr. McDonald
J. B. Long Co
EH. E. Leach Co
T. O. Larson
Ian
Odenwald
Phil I. CoJe
Chas. J. Webb Sons Co
Philadelphia
J. Lloyd Jones
The
Webb Co
L. E. Merrick
Foulkes Livestock Commission Co
Billings
Teton
Frank Leach
Otto Swanson
Bartley & Miller
Ellis & Baskett
Choteau
Earl Yeager
E. J. Hirshberg
Cole
Kevin
Shelby
Eilis & Baskett
Jones
Cole Brothers Wairfield
Eastern
Fairfield nine year old girl drowns in Sun River canyon
Helen Claire Mozingo nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs A K Mozingo of Fairfield, drowned while bathing in a pool near reclamation cabins below the diversion dam in Sun River canyon Sunday. Her body was recovered minutes later and attempts at revival failed. Funeral held at community church in Fairfield with burial at Chateau cemetery. She was the town of Fairfield’s first child born there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Claire Mozingo
A. K. Mozingo
Fairfield
Reclamation
Sun River Canyon
GC. J. B Stephens
W. W. Smith
Chateau
Fairfield Iis
Mozingo
Old Settlers Picnic Set for July 26 at Chateau
The annual Old Settlers picnic of Teton will be held at Chateau on Sunday July 26 according to an announcement after an executive committee meeting last evening. Full details will appear in a later issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Chateau
Fisher Couple Return After Chicago Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fisher returned last week from Chicago where they visited relatives for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Fisher
Chicago
Choteau Edges Dutton 7 6 In One Run Affair
Choteau defeated Dutton 7 to 6 in a hard fought morning game with Otness pitching eight innings for Choteau and Guthrie catching. Peterson started for Dutton with Curry in the eighth. Afternoon game Pow er defeated Bynum 16 to 6 as crowd cheers swat hitters. Next league games set for Sunday July 12 with Dutton at Bynum and Choteau at Power.
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Choteau
Dutton
Otness
Guthrie
Peterson
Curry
Neal
Twisters
Newman
Bolland
Core
Stars
Evenson
Berg
Power
Bynum
Swat
Hag
R. D. Halpin
Choteat
Chateau-Dutton
Clarkson
McGregor
Wangen
Cardell
Montgrue
Schultze
Stanfield
Genger
Blake
Balk
Best
Shields
Clinton Core, Jr
Farmers discuss furrow drill demonstrations in Pendroy area
Meetings for furrow drill demonstrations will be held in Porter bench Pendroy to boost winter wheat yields. J A Swanson of Pendroy Bank backs the effort with Rupert Clarkson attending to report Moccasin station results after four years of trials. A field trip to Moccasin to view furrow drilling effects is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendvoy
J. A. Swanson
Farmers State Bank of
Farmers State Bank of Pendroy Is Behind This Movement and County Aecent
Rupert Clarkson
Woman's Club Social Meeting Set for Tuesday
A special social meeting of the Woman's Club is scheduled next Tuesday at the farm home of Mrs John W Hentges. Helpers should call Mrs John Moore to arrange transportation. cars depart the library at two o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
John W. Hentges
John
City council approves refunding water bonds
The city will refund 420000 in water bonds with bonds not exceeding 5146 per cent at an expected 5 per cent selling rate. Bonds mature in 1930 but to avoid annual taxes to retire 8300 yearly for four years the council approved the refinancing. Sidle Simons Day Co of Denver will handle the issue for 250 dollars, with all details including legal opinions. No election is needed to authorize the refunding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Crary
Jackson
Sidle, Simons, Day & Co
Denver
Colorado
Kids Who Misbehave May Be Barred From Swimmin Hole
Local boys known to cause damage at the gravel pit swimming hole and city park face possible bans from the swimming area for the rest of the season. The Woman's Club of Chateau, led by Mrs. E. J. Hirshberg, vows action after a library door lock was broken, defending civic efforts and urging discipline for persistent mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Chateau
E. J. Hirshberg
E. J. Hirshberg, Woman’s Club
Foreclosure of Mortgage Filed in Schulze Case
Civil action filed in the office of Clerk B. M. Jacobson Anna Kk Ball versus Emil W Schulze et al seeks foreclosure of mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the Court
B. M. Jacobson
Anna Kk. Ball
Emil W. Schulze
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