Bandits Captured After Bynum Bank Holdup and Chase
Four alleged robbers two men and a woman were captured by a ranch posse in the Blackleaf area after raiding the First State Bank of Bynum and fleeing toward the Teton canyon. Two suspects, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Mitchell, confessed and agreed to guide officers to the loot. No money was found on the prisoners, and the case centers on a daylight hold up and a pursuit ending near Chateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank of
Bynum
Teton Canyon
Kyle Jones
J. L. Collins
Blackleaf
Collins Ranch
Buz Collins
Sheriff Collins
Ora Knowlton
J. E. Sullivan
E. E. Townsend
Chateau
Collins
Mitchell
Coffey
Cottey
Ag Bernard
Alberta Davis
Fred Gardner
J._L
Buckley
Davis
Adrian Mitchell
Buck
Buck” Mitchell
Great Falls
Venna Horocks
Liberty
Mr. Jones
Miss Horrocks
Harry Hayden
Ray R. Porter
Omer’ Cook
Bud McNeal
Forest Service
Caghman Lane
Billings
G. M. Coffey
Cook
Hayden
South Fork
The
Teton
Far Mountain Ranger Station
Studebaker
Walter Gray
Canyon
Belleview
Geo. M. Coffey, Jr
John T. Moore
Frank M. Snider
Streeter
Fredrickson
Doc Orwell
R. D. Halpin
Settler's Cabin
John Donaldson
Harry Adams
Donaldson
Bar Mountain
Ranger Station
Geo. Coffey, Jr
Otto Waynild
Gus Depner
E. L. Jourdonnais
Assessor Reports County Valuation At 17 388 024 Increases Noted
County assessment figures show a total valuation of 17 388 024 with a gain of 576 286 from last year. Gains come mainly from real estate improvements and personal property, while livestock rose modestly. The report details district valuations, land classes, and equipment values, concluding with summaries of farm, industrial, and municipal assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
M. C. Crawford
C. M
St. Paul Ry
Teton County Budget Figures Show Increases Over 1927
A tentative budget schedule for Teton county for the fiscal year ending June 30 1928 shows total requirements rising to 207 369 from 179 964 last year. Increases are chiefly in highway and bridge funds and the bond sinking fund with smaller changes in various offices. Assessor M C Crawford explains the rise aims to keep field operations within legal time limits and reflect higher total property valuation. Levy fixed August 8 after July 18 board sessions and equalization hearings ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Board of County Commissioners
Suhways and Bridges
M. C. Crawford
Crawford
Board of Equalization
Citizens State Bank absorbs Stockmens Bank in Choteau merger
Citizens State Bank of Choteau completes the merger with Stockmens State Bank after a deal finalized last Saturday. Cash, records, and some equipment were transferred to the Citizens Bank, and deposit liabilities and assets were consolidated under the Citizens name with James Eckford continuing as president. Directors include F A Woehner, C S McDonald, P H Crossen, James Eckford, and W G Bloomdahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
New Citizens Bank Board
Choteau
Citizens
Stockmens
Citizens State Bank of
Chateau
Stockmens State Bank
Stockmens Bank
Citizens Bank
Larson Block
James Eckford
F. A. Woehner
Co 3
Mee Donald
Stockmens ‘Bank
C. Denzel» McDonald
The
Mr. Eckford
F.a.woellner
P. H. Crossen
C. S. McDonald and Associates
Leavitt Emphasizes Waterway in Montana Talk
Congressman Scott Leavitt urged Chateau Lions Club members to prioritize the St. Lawrence waterway over the All American plan, arguing the St. Lawrence project would cut Montana wheat to world markets and cost far less. He warned efforts to derail the project in favor of Mississippi flood relief may occur, while noting farm relief legislation remains a congressional focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence
Mississippi
Congress
Leavitt
Power and Dutton Will Send 33 On Crop Tour
The Power and Dutton communities will provide 32 members for a farm crop tour starting Tuesday July 19. The group will visit the Fort Assiniboine experiment station Chinook sugar factory and Swift Current Sask experiment station, organized by County Agent Robert Clarkson.additional communities Farmington and Spring Valley likely participate with several participants named for transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power
Dutton
Fort Assiniboine
Chinook Sugar Factory
Swift Current
Sask
Robert Clarkson
Farmington
Spring Valley
C. J. Cutz
BE. L. McKenney
Lloyd Andrews
Geo. Toeckes
Goodwin Odden
Adolph Schultz
Fred Schafer
Pete Peterson
D. G. Seekins
Vincent Vance
Jack Thompson Ranch
Moccasin
Clarkson
C. J. Cuts
Power State Bank
Cutz
Thompson
Karmont
Teton County
Luncheon Speakers and Guests at Local Club Meeting
Mr. Leavitt headed the luncheon as the sole speaker with James Eckford presiding in the absence of club president R E Nelson who had not yet returned from Fargo due to a family illness. Guests included Frank Leech Conrad and several others from the Great Northern and regional firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hirshberg
Leavitt
Chateau
Collins
Hirshberg
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Leavitt
Wright Brothers
James Eckford
R. E. Nelson
Fargo
Frank Leech
Conrad
Mr. Ball
Great Northern Development Department of Idaho
A. B. Guthrie
G. M. Coffey
C. H. Porter
Clinton Core, Jr
Bert I. Packer
W. E
Also Mentioned on This Page
First National Bank
Choteau, Montana
Power and Dutton
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