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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
1
An editorial urges voters in Montana counties to approve road bond issues totaling 11 million dollars for current year and early 1920. It notes Park County approval and argues bond funding would unlock federal matching funds, enabling rapid road work for farmers and taxpayers in Teton County if Sept. 2 votes pass.
Montana counties set September 2 for voting on road bond issues totaling nearly 800 million. Park county will decide July 8 on 150000, with four counties already approving about 750000. Five mill levies proposed in Flathead and Lincoln. Funds aimed at immediate road work and farmer employment after drought impact. Government road funds of 6.5 million to be spent on federal aid projects if counties authorize.
A call for more dry land farmers to work in lumber camps of northwestern Montana near Libby was received by the local United States employment office yesterday. Transportation is furnished by the company but applicants must pass inspection by local officials before hire. The job pays four dollars daily with one dollar deducted for board.
Mrs Anna Ostrum aged 85 died at the home of her son J M Weaver on Thursday at 8 30 p m She was born in Lyons Wayne County New York and is survived by two sons John M Weaver who cared for her since 1909 and D D Ostrum of Seattle Funeral services were held at the Weaver residence at 10 a m Saturday and burial followed in Choteau Cemetery
The Weaver family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during the long illness and at the death of their mother.
The W U convention for Pondera Glacier and Teton counties will be held in Pendroy on July 24 starting at 10 am. A varied program is planned with speakers from other parts of the state and Rev Exhmie Graves Detrick of Great Falls as the evening main speaker.
The Episcopal Church holds services every Sunday morning at 10 30 and evening at 8 o clock. The church will be closed during August.
Strong opposition grows in the British press to trying the former German emperor in London or at all. Paris reports say the United States and Japan oppose the trial and Italy is lukewarm, affecting sentiment. The Evening Standard and other papers warn a trial could martyrize the Kaiser and disrupt peace, while some advocate obscurity as best. Paris notes an allied council tacitly agreeing to hold the trial in London, a view later supported by Prime Minister Lloyd George.
Motion pictures shown privately to Tex Rickard and guests confirm seven knockdowns by Jack Dempsey in the first round of the July 4 heavyweight title bout with Jess Willard. Four left hooks to the chin and three further knockdowns, with Willard kept upright by the ropes in later rounds. Officials await an official statement while gate receipts are being tallied and concession losses noted.
Tax officials warn about more than 300 delinquents near Great Falls facing federal court action and possible seizure of non livable property to satisfy taxes. Warrant returns, 60 day payment rules, and marshal designation follow if delinquents remain unpaid.
Choteau baseball team rebounded after defeats to Fairfield and Dutton to crush Irrigators seven to six at the Fourth of July celebration. Power and Dutton split a seven to six contest, then Choteau routed the winners 16 to five in the ninth inning. Es C. Core presented prize fencing for the series winner.
At Havre meeting Farm Bureau presidents and county agents offered no definite plan for federal aid to farmers. They cited past cold receptions in Washington when seed grain loan requests were denied by Secretary Houston. A Helena joint meeting of Montana commercial clubs and Farm Bureau units is planned to discuss solutions. Sections with three straight failures face a grave, urgent situation.
The old settlers and families plan a picnic at the Teton Reservoir Co diversion dam on the Teton River July 20. They will depart Chateau at 10 a.m. bring baskets knives and cream. Coffee and plates provided.
Washington July 8 The War Department forms a France sale organization after France offers 300 million for equipment costing 1.5 billion. Director Hare says sales will use Europe offices and some material may return to the United States. Belgium to buy machinery while horses go to Romania and Poland.
Chicago July 8 Bonds for the release of William D Haywood leader of the I W W s convicted before Federal Judge Landis last August have been approved by United States District Attorney Charles F Clyne and the court of appeals Haywood was sentenced to 20 years in the federal penitentiary and fined 10000 last October by Judge Landis
A shower honoring Mr and Mrs James Ledgerwood was hosted last evening by their friends and school mates at Moose hall. The event drew a large turnout and featured gifts in esteem and friendship. Dancing preceded a substantial luncheon to close the gathering.
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