Chautauqua Week Budgets Ambitious Lineup in Chateau
The Chautauqua circuit opens its eighth decade in Chateau on Friday August 1 continuing to Wednesday August 6 with two plays The Mollusc and Six Cylinder Love plus lectures by E T Hagerman Bagdasar Baghdigian Homer B Hulbert and H Leo Taylor and musical numbers by Going Bel Epperson Vernon Symphonic Quintet Frank L Cowan Australian Artists Trio and more. Local organizers led by T H Pridham and James T Robison push a $1100 guaranty and advance ticket sales while the American Legion pavilion hosts the event and the town promotes a strong week of entertainment for Chateau and the county.
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Ellison-White
Chateau
E. T. Hagerman
Bagdasar Baghdigian
Homer B. Hulbert
Korea
Far East
H. Leo Taylor
Going
Bel
Epperson Company
Vernon Symphonic Quintet
Frank L. Cowan and Company
Davies-Qualien
Chautauqua
MacDonald Birch
Loral Chautauqua Association
Guaranty
T. H. Pridham
Jas. T. Robison
Pridham
C H. Porter
Wm. Odenwald
Chas, Malcolm
J. M. Weaver
W. Wymer
Wm. D. Reiquam
O. G. Meadows
J. E. Hodgskiss
George Tennant
Arthur Hirshberg
R. E. Nelson
Margaret Nagle
Lacey Dennis
W. W. Smith
Stanley R. Foot
R. M. Trescott
A. K. Dalhey
American Legion
Three Arrested on Fourth of July Booze Charges
Bert Earnhardt Alfred St Germain and George Rockford face bootlegging charges after weekend arrests by Sheriff Reiquam and Under Sheriff Streeter during America's independence celebration. Earnhardt and Rockford were taken in Saturday night with warrants for illegal sale and moonshine evidence found. St Germain was arrested Monday on a bench warrant and held on a similar charge with bonds set at 1000 and 750 dollars. Geo W Magee represents the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Earnhardt
Alfred St Germain
George Rockford
Reiquam
Streeter
America
Earnhardt
Rockford
St. Germain
Tramphardt
Geo. W. Magee
Crane and Saylor Seek County Offices in Primary Field
Crane and Mrs. Saylor filed for primary ballot positions in countywide races. Crane seeks re election as county commissioner with Republican backing while Saylor aims to retain the office of county superintendent of schools. Existing filings include Wymer for sheriff Peterson for treasurer and Mrs. Jacobson for clerk of court, all Republicans.
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Charlies FP
Crane
D Board of County Commissioners
Mirs
Edythe Saylor
Saylor
Teton County
C. W. Wymer
W. W. Peterson
Fairfield Man Announces Run for County Commissioner
W. J. Crittenden of Fairfield, a longtime resident and former county commissioner, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county commissioner. He spoke publicly after a business visit to Cha teau, noting he served on the board for two years before Donald Kerr’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Crittenden
Fairfield
Chateau
Mr. Crittenden
Donald Kerr
Drutton
Mr and Mrs A K Moxingo Visit Feirfire Chateau
Feirfire locals report Mr and Mrs A K Moxingo and family visiting the Chateau as guests during a recent trip noting their presence among the visitors.
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A. K. Moxingo
Feirfire
Calvin Coolidge Jr Dies in Washington Hospital
Calvin Coolidge Jr the 16 year old son of President and Mrs Coolidge died in a Washington hospital after a five day battle with blood poisoning stemming from an infected foot caused by a tennis accident. The President and Mrs Coolidge stayed by his side throughout his illness and were informed of his condition as it worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin JR
Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge-Jr
Davis and Bryan Win Democratic Ticket After Long Ballot
John W. Davis of West Virginia secured the Democratic presidential nomination on the 108th ballot in New York City, ending the protracted deadlock and sidelining McAdoo and Smith. Charles Bryan of Nebraska was chosen to join Davis as the ticket’s hopefuls against Coolidge and Dawes in the fall. Bryan, brother of the famous Commoner, is described as progressive.
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John W. Davis
West Virginia
U. S
Great Britain
J. P. Morgan
New York City
Democratic Party
McAdoo
California
Charles Bryan
Nebraska
Davis
Coolidge
Dawes
Mr. Bryan
Milwaukee Trims Agawam Service to Three Trains a Week
After talks with Milwaukee officials the Montana railroad commission approved ending daily service on the Great Falls to Agawam branch effective July 10. A tri weekly schedule will start with extra trains as needed, and the Agawam agency will remain open until about November 1 to handle the crop move. Other Judith Basin branch stations stay open for now.
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Kelena
Jay
Milwaukee Railway
Montana Railroad Commission
Great Falll
Aguwain
The
Milwaukee
Agawam
Judith Basin
H. M. Gillick
Lewistown
H. R. Wahoske
Great Falls
Dr Bateman resigns from Teton County High School board
Dr H W Bateman tended his resignation as a member of the Teton County High School board of trustees citing private professional affairs. The board accepted in regular session at the courthouse on Monday. Phil J Cole was appointed to fill the vacancy. he previously served as a board member and former president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Bateman
Teton County
Picnic for Old Timers Sets July 20 Social
The Old Timers invite members and families to a Sunday picnic on July 20 with a fine dinner, nostalgic songs, games, and merriment. Bring food, friends, and a good time for all.
W W Cole and Tom Cook Visit Cho teau on Monday
W W Cole and Tom Cook of Wair- Tiel were business visitors in Cho teau Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W W. Cole
Tom Cook
Wair- Tiel
Choteau
Chateau City finances praised in state examiner report
State Examiner L Q Skelton commends Chateau Montana officials for prudent spending and excellent finances after reviewing records from Aug 1 1922 to June 17 1924. The report notes well kept books by City Clerk Hall and Treasurer Butchart, with recommendations to require proper blueprints for out of state claims and bonding for the police chief.
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Chateau
L. Q. Skelton
Leonard (. Young
Montana
George M. Coffey, Jr
W. B. Butchart
John W. Hall
Leonard C.young
Jobin W. Hall
J. E. DeHaas
John
Moore
John T. Moore
John W.een
Positor
First National Bank
Citizens State Bank
Stockmens State Bank
Hall
Butchart
Aris
Besree Oor
Wstieb Daners Eanes
Parva
General Fund
Oneeteeererewareseeneae
Chautauqua Organizer to Visit Saturday
David B. Norcross, organizer for the Ellis on White Chautauqua System, will visit Chateau Saturday July 12 to help organize the local Chautauqua association. T H Pridham, chairman, calls all Chateau guarantors and interested residents to a meeting at his office Saturday at eight. Norcross will offer guidance on improving the 1924 Chautauqua effort.
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David B. Noreress
Cheteau
T H. Pridham
Norcross
Episco pal Ladies Hold Food Sale at Hirshbere’s Store
A Saturday afternoon sale at Hirshbere’s Store advertised by Episcopal ladies. Proceeds support church work. Sale set for July 12 with baked goods and light refreshments available.
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Hirshbere’s
Episcopal Ladies
Legion Celebrates Independence Day Debt Free at Park Pavilion
Chateau Post No 6 American Legion members toast a debt free park pavilion after a Fourth of July celebration drawing crowds from across Teton County. The day featured a ball game, a crowd of 500 for a Dee Powell nine, live music, and a late dance with receipts totaling 278.09 plus 115 for the ball game. Two autos crashed north of Chateau but caused no serious injuries. Adjutant Bert J. Packer thanked local merchants and business people for funding and noted all building indebtedness has been paid.
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Great Northern Park
Chateau Post No. 6
American Legion
Cheteau
Chateau
Dutton
Power Hand
Dee Powell
Walier
Conrad
Legion Pavilion
Legion Post
Bert J. Packer
American Legion Post
Choteau
Montana
Teton County
Belle Wallace Married at Helena
Miss Alice Belle Wallace sister of Shirley Wallace former resident and J M Baker Elevator manager wed Helena businessman James W Forevier Monday in a cathedral rectory ceremony. Attendant was her sister Ethel Wallace. reception for family followed at Mrs Wallace’s Dearborn Avenue home. They plan to reside at 22 West Rodney Street.
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Ethel Wallace
Herman Frawler
William Wallace
Dearborn Avenue
Thas Sved
Helena
Marher
Sisgrer
Choleyn
Veteran's Hospital
AS. Conner
Frov- Ter
Yvonne Hugfneds
Hein
Herman Frevier Sr
Carava Hnelness
Werth Rodney Street
Grabs Still and Mash Seized Near Bynum in Raid
A forty gallon still and two barrels of mash made from peaches and apricots were seized by Sheriff William D. Reiquam and Under-Sheriff Walter Streeter after a raid on a shack about six miles west of Bynum. The owner was absent when officers arrived and has not appeared at the jail to claim property. The still was stove and not in operation. the mash was not yet ready to be processed. Paraphernalia was taken to Chateau with the items.
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Wm. D. Reiquam
Walter Streeter
Bynum
Jafl
Singer Jim McKee Set for Royal Screening Debut
Paramount presents Singer Jim McKee a second Hart production where the two gunmen wear aprons. William S Hart cooks in the film with Phyllis Haver starring and Edward Coxen Gordon Russell and others in supporting roles. The Royal theatre shows next Sunday and Monday.
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Paramount
Jim McKee
William S. Hart
Mr. Hart
the Royal
Phyllis Haver
Edward Coxen
Gordon Russell
Wm. Dyer
Bert Sprotte
Ruth Miller
Keeley Guests at Emerick Home in Great Falls visit
Mr and Mrs Harry Keeley of the Heyn and Keeley Studio in Great Falls were guests Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Emerick.
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Harry Keeley
Heyn and Keeley
Great Talls
W. A. Emerick
117 Eighth Graders To Receive Diplomas
County Superintendent Edythe Saylor announced that 117 eighth grade students are on the diploma list after completion of exams. Commencement will be July 25 at the high school auditorium with an address by Jassen of the state education department. diplomas for absentees will be mailed afterward.
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Edythe Saylor
Saylor
Jassen
State Department of Education
Districty
Adelbert Andrews
Mary Margaret Anderson
Eddie Alzheimer
John Barnhouse
Karl Bjork
Blanche Bennetsen
Glen Boettcher
Helen Bramer
Harry Bleecker
Bertha Barr
Muriel Blake
Leslie Chalmers
Richard Clearman
James Collins
Emerson Cunningham
Arthur Dahlman
Jona Davidson
Tivian Dolalie
Charles Davis
Lola Davidson
Irene Doheny
Magdalen Doheny
Dorothy Dunn
Marine Dolatie
Evelyn Thon
Lenora Edwards
Mary Jane England
Lois Findlay
Dana ¥ Forseth
Franklin
Belva Godell
Anna Caldrich
Harold Geren
Velen Hanson
Martin Hanson
Marvin Hoantid
Gertrude Johnson
Howard Jourdonnais
Maurice Johnson
Thora Krernass
Jennie Kaptein
Robert, Krother
Gunhild T Lindseth
Ada Lathrop
Jimmie Lemon
Toward Martine
Joe Mozer
Kenneth McLean
Morris ‘Monte
Velma Newman
Berger Norhaim
Meril Olson
Tholmny Owen
Bernard Otness
Mieon
Elmo Phillins
Swan Pipes
George Radcliffe
Allen Redmond
James Rhoads
T- Helen Schaffer
Maurice Stokes
Jean Seekins
Lilie Swanson
Clark ‘Stanfield
Alice Stavenson
Helen Standish
Farde Stanfield
Winnie Siynepr
Clara Tweckes
Mohel
Roxerra
Alicia Tokerud
Alive
Talifsan
Eva M. Thompson
Veda Thompson
Margaret Taytor
Bernice Temnel
Roy White
Lavina Ward
Ralah White
Paul Walker
Georgia Lois Winters
Wayne Wood
County Clerk Welch Returns Home to Choteau
Friends in Teton county learn Will B. H. Welch left the Deaconess hospital in Great Falls Tuesday and returned to Choteau. Welch is greatly improved in health and able to be at his office for a time yesterday.
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Teton County
Welch
Herapital
Great Falls
Choteau
Wench
Hie
Morris of Follena aetna agent visits Chateau
G G Morris of Follena state agent for the Aetna Insurance Co visited a Chateau business early this week in a local commerce note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Morris
Follena
Tate
Aetna Insirabee Co
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Davis and Bryan
England
DR. Bateman
Phil J. Cole
Skelton
Hiatal
Bopha
General
Sanitation
Park Fund
Water Bond
State Examiner
Ene
Legion
Belle Wallace
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