Real estate drop offsets county wealth rise in 1928
Teton county reports 1928 full cash property value at 17.316 million with a real estate drop from 11.645 to 11.622 million due to land reclassification. Livestock value up 221,891 to 1.426 million. autos and trucks rise. personal property up across categories, total taxable personal property 512,775 and overall taxable valuation 5,226,032.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
M. C. Crawford
State Board of Equalization
Chateau
Crawford
Ex-Governor Stewart Visits Choteau For Senate Bid
Ex Governor Sam Y Stewart toured Choteau last Saturday campaigning for the democratic nomination to the U S Senate. Paul Baker of North Dakota joined Choteau Meat Co crew, with James Walker of Bozeman slated to start work there.
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Sam Y. Stewart
U. S
Choteau
Paul Baker
North Dakota
Choteau Meat Co
James Walker
Bozeman
Livestock Illustrated Graphically Over A Ten Year Period
County Agent Robert Clarkson presents a chart showing ten year trends in Teton county livestock. Sheep rise from 20 000 in 1918 to 67 000 in 1928 with a 300 percent gain overall, cattle peak at 25 000 in 1925 then fall to 17 000 in 1928, horses decline from 12 000 in 1919 to 8 000 in 1928.
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Teton County
Robert Clarkson
Court House
Durng
Pendroy Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
Pendroy Montana resident L B Pendroy announced in Chateau on Saturday his intent to run for sheriff of Teton county this fall. He noted the write in process due to filing deadlines and cited a long history as a farmer homesteader near Pendroy with 320 acres currently and prior ownership of 2000 acres, plus prior North Dakota offices and a married family.
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L. B. Pendroy
Pendroy
Porter Bench
Montana
North Dakota
Former Choteau Boy Dies in Orient
Forrest Schnee once of Choteau died in Shanghai China while in charge of the ice cream department for Hennessy Produce Co. He lived in Choteau several years with his parents Mr and Mrs Luther Schnee before moving to Great Falls. Burial will be in Montana.
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Forrest Schnee
Choteau
China
Great Falls
Luther Schnee
Hennessy Produce Co
Shanghai
Chautauqua Schedule Highlights Weekend Lineup
First Evening features Jessie Rae Taylor at Wig and Grease Club and Lon Johnson in a snappy program. Second Afternoon and Evening present fashion and comedy performances, admissions 80c and 1.00. Third Afternoon offers Cathedral Choir and a songfest. Fourth Afternoon and Evening showcase Clarke violin and Cordova Concertiers with Granville Jones. Fifth Afternoon introduces Vierra's Hawaiians and a Stony-Loow discussion. Sixth Afternoon matinee and Evening drama A Message from Mars with intermissions noted.
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Jessie Rae Taylor
Ologuial
Lon Johnson
Josephine Dominick
Senator Wheeler Addresses Teton Farmers at Picnic
Senator B K Wheeler spoke at the farmers picnic near the Teton river north of Dutton attended by about a thousand people. He attacked tariff protection for manufacturers, praised La Follette, and criticized graft and Mellon while defending Montana duties and McNary Haugen.
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New County
Montana
Wheeler
National
Nicaragua
China
Secretary Mellon
Treasury Department
Robert LaFollette
County Library Project Defeated After Public Hearing
County commissioners voted unanimously to reject the county library proposition after a lively hearing at the Courthouse. About 15 to 20 proponents argued for the project while roughly six taxpayers opposed it. County Superintendent Anna E. Stafford argued the annual cost would be minimal, but officials said the decision aimed to avoid further tax increases.
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Board of County Commissioners
Anna E. Stafford
Mrs B B Rogers Wins Hirshberg Radio Draw
Mrs B B Rogers won the Hirshberg store radio drawing held Saturday at 4 pm. Ticket holder 8449, drawn by Ted Turner, was announced after five numbers were selected. Clarence Looney held second number 41863. Ellis and Basketwood to Boston via Koshland Co. of Boston. Phil I Cole is local buyer.
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Jos. Hirshberg & Co
B. B. Rogers
Ted Turner
Clarence Looney
Ellis and Basket
Koshland. & Co
Boston
Phil I. Cole
Dixon Defends Hoover at Montana High School Rally
Former Governor Joseph M Dixon defended Herbert Hoover against claims of anti agriculture bias at a Montana high school auditorium, urging support for Hoover and explaining the McNary Haugen bill and Great Lake St Lawrence Canal as farm relief. He contrasted party lines, touched on Montana’s vast geography, and highlighted federal policy debates of the era.
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Herbert Hoover
Joseph
M. Dixon
United States
Dixon
LWO Mijor
Smith
Hoover
Montana
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
United States Senate
South End of Forest Reserve Drying Raising Fire Risk
The south end of the Lewis and Clark National Forest is drying with rising fire danger. Ranger Ben Martin reports to Supervisor Lockhart after a 10 day check. Other districts still have moisture and lower hazard. Twenty three special men are on duty, eleven in fire patrol, with others ready to be pressed into service if needed.
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Lewis and Clark National Forest
Ben Martin
Willow Creek
W. E. Lockhart
Tennant to Lead Eight-Week Saturday Night Orchestra at Klick's
Mr and Mrs George Tennant traveled to Sun River canyon on Sunday where Tennant signed a deal to lead his orchestra every Saturday night for eight weeks at the new Klick's dancing pavilion. The octagonal hall, 60 feet across, sits in Hannan gulch near Sun River canyon with tents and cabins forming a simmer camp.
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George Tennant
Sun River Canyon
Chas McDonald Wins Mashie Championship Title
Chas McDonald claims the mashie championship with a 45 on nine, then 18 holes in 90. Honest Abe Looney’s gang loses narrowly in a tight finish. Fannie Pridham tops the ladies with 69, Helen Larson’s team beats Carrie Cole’s by six. Next week hosts state golf tournament at Chateau Country Club with five entries.
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G. C. Core
Chas. McDonald
Abe Looney
Stort
Charlie
Eddie
Fannie Pridham
Helen Larson
Carrie Cole
Butte
Chateau Country Club
Ships First Car Load of Wool for 1928 Season
Earl Yeager of Te ton county ships the first car load of wool for 1928. The 24 000 pound shipment, priced at 40 cents per pound, was sent to Adams Leland Boston via the Great Northern road. Yeager notes the wool as choice medium fine and markets show prices around 39 cents. Shearing expected later this year after a rainy spell. County total wool clip estimated at about 600 000 pounds by County Agent Robert Clarkson.
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Earl Yeager
Teton County
Chateau
Yeager Finshee
Adams & Leland
Boston
Great Northern Road
Robert Clarkson
Valentine Kirsch Jr Dies at Boulder Sanitarium
Valentine Kirsch Jr a 17 year old son of Valentine Kirsch Sr died last Saturday at a sanitarium near Boulder from tuberculosis. He was born near Agawam and had been in school at Boulder. His mother died four years ago and his body was returned to Bynum for interment Tuesday after Catholic services there.
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Valentine Kirsch
Valentine, Kirsch Sr
Agawam
Boulder
Bynum
Two Men Charged With Reckless Auto Driving
Wm. Tatman of Agawam was arraigned in Chateau municipal court for reckless driving on July 4 and fined $2.50 with $20 damages paid to the car owner. Jul ian Stenson of Farmington faced a similar charge on June 30 in a police court, and the case was dismissed after he agreed to pay $13 damages to a second auto owner.
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Wm. Tatman
Agawam
Chateau
Julian Stenson
Farmington
Stenson
Seed County Assessors Complete Annual Valuation Totals
Seed County Assessor M C Crawfetd and deputy A A Burbank report the annual task of valuing all school districts in Tetén county. District No 1 Chateau lists 3 460 623 in valuation the smallest. District No 70 north east of Fairfield two miles carries 48 378 in valuation. Assessed and taxable valuations forwarded to County Clerk W H Webbly.
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M. C.crawfetd
Aac
Burbank
Jet Apare
Tetén
Chateau
Itern
Fairfield
W. H. Webbly
Crawford
Dixon speaks to Lions on Montana history
Joseph M. Dixon, Republican U.S. Senate hopeful, spoke to the Lions Club replacing the business meeting. He avoided politics and recounted Montana's early history and development. Musical interludes featured Rev. Kaemmer and W. G. Bloomdahl with a quartet. several local guests attended the event.
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Lions Club
Jos. M. Dixon
United States
Dixon
Montana
E. R. Kaemmer
W. G. Bloomdahl
Kyle’ Jones
Bynum
W. W. Cole
Bole
B. I. ‘Packer
George M. Coffey
Choteau
Crossen and Hirshberg Visit Browning on Sunday
Business visitors P. H. Crossen and E. J. Hirshberg were seen at Browning on Sunday assessing local operations and meeting with firm representatives.
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P. H. Crossen
E. J. Hirshberg
Browning
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Clarke
Epee
Granville’ Jones
Vierra
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A. Bet
Des Moines
Freseers
Hawaii
Chautauqua
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Mars
Arthur MacMurray
B. K. Wheeler
Teton
Hirshberg’s
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Valentine”'Kirsom
Sanitarium
Anetesigdas
Joseph M. Dixon
LIONS
Citizens State Bank
Ereau
Ment
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