Fairfield Visitors and Local Residents Share Weekend Activities
Fairfield residents hosted and visited relatives and business visitors over the weekend. J G MacVicar and family traveled to Choteau and Bynum, N Whitacre looked after business in Choteau, Mr Scott of the National Biscuit Company visited, G W Morrow Milwaukee town site agent called, Seth Roll from Chateau spent Sunday on his homestead, and Ben Williams with two Sunriver brothers attended the local dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. MacVicar
Choteau
Bynum
N. Whitacre
Fairfield
G. W. Morrow
Milwaukee
Fairfield Caller
Seth Roll
Chateau
Ben Williams
Sunriver
Fairfield social life noted with dances and visits
Saturday night reports list residents and visitors from Whitacre lumber yard, Bynum, Limington, Chateau and Spring Valley. Attendees include Miss Bertha Thornd, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mr. Zimmerman, and many local families. A public dance in Fairfield’s new building drew about 100 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Lovall
Whitacre
Dutton
McMillan
Bynum
Fairfield
Rogers-Templeton
Alma Zimmerman
W. W. Cole
Choteau
Bertha Thornd
Limington
Paul Tweet
Chas. Klockler
Chateau
Earl Halladay
Major
Foley Bros
Kelly
St. Paul
W. J. Critenden
Spring Valley
Vance Home
Albert Critenden
Chateau S
Zimmerman
van de Grift
John Zimmerman, Jr
Ruth Young
Square Butte
Florence Crittenden
Edith Davis
Geirhon
Vance
Belzer
Dick Lacey
Teulon
Johnnie Teulon
String Valley
Eastwood Bros
Kruick
Lunde
Farmers organize American Society of Equity at Liberty Center
In Liberty Center farmers formed an American Society of Equity with 12 charter members led by organizer John Cashman of Bynum. The group plans to meet at Crane schoolhouse next Saturday at 8 pm with farmers from the Collins district expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Equity
John Cashman
Bynum
Dahlstrom
Conrad
D. C. Edwards
Lena Wasnild
Garrett
Walker Bros
Collins
Hurbleheimer
Eden
Equity
Crane
Collins District
Henry Bremmer
Walter Edwards
Chas
Chas. Metz
Choteau
Montana
Public auction of 25 horses and cattle at Bynum Montana
On July 25 1914 William Lillard offers 25 head of horses including 8 geldings 4 to 8 years 6 mares with foals 5 dry mares one 5 year old harness stallion and 5 head of colts plus Hereford cattle 3 cows 1 yearling steer 1 yearling heifer 1 two year old heifer 2 calves a mare and colt and a cow and calf. Cash with six months bankable time and 10 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
Teton County
Montana
Belleview Stock Ranch Named in Belleview Country
A description of social events at upper Deep Creek includes a picnic and a schoolhouse dance. Local residents Mrs John Ward Mrs John S Lane and others are mentioned visiting trips and relatives. The Grays christened their ranch The Belleview Stock Ranch and the area sees many new homesteaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouly Toe
Upper Deep Creek
John Ward
England
John S. Lane
Great Falls
Conrad
Ora Knowlton
Blackleaf
Belleview
Thompson Family and Friends Travel for Fourth of July
Collins residents recount visits and travels as Ira A Thompson and family join relatives near Walter for Independence Day. Local residents including Miss Moulton, Deloss Miller, Bert Holtby, Carrie Verge, and others make trips through Choteau for gatherings and dinners. Rainfall fails to bring needed moisture, delaying homeward journeys after a festive day at Chateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira A. Thompson
Lauviere
Mirth
Walter
Couple Moves Drilling Outfit To Chateau Home
Mr. Coulee and family moved a well drilling outfit purchased from A. M. Snyder to their Fairview home after driving to Chateau on the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Edwards and children joined Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edwards, Bert Holtby, and E. J. Steves families for the Fourth celebration with a bountiful noon lunch. The outing included visits to the creek and a two day visit by Verge and friends who found wild strawberries in Te ton canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Steves
Marion
Chateau
Verge
Wallace
Carrie Verge
Foster
Why the poor seek relief at the picture house
A Manchester Guardian correspondent recalls questioning a charwoman about why the poor spend time and money at cinemas. She notes that home life is never quiet, with demand from master and children, while cinemas offer two hours of escape for a small price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Guardian
Morgan censures revelation over New England railroad claim
The remarks reflect a filial stance by the younger Morgan criticizing the Mellen disclosure about "Papa" while denying any restoration of the New England railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
New England
Three Horses Recovered After Stray or Theft Report
Leading to the recovery of three mares described as Bray and bay colors, weights around 1400 pounds, ages nine and eight, with no brands on two and one branded FE with a white face stripe. Names include GROVER C. WARREN of Ethride, Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Warren
Ethride
Mont
Property Auction Notice at Methodist Church Site
To be moved off the Methodist church property a barn with attached buggy shed is offered. Inquire of C K F Green for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. Green
Impounded bay mare and bay gelding marked N thigh
Two horses impounded described as bay mare and bay gelding branded N on the right thigh. Weight noted as about 1050 pounds. Inquiries directed to Hodgskiss livery barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgskiss
For Sale Plowing and Threshing Engine and Implements
For sale a 30 horsepower plowing and threshing engine with tank car disc and mould board plows. Terms to responsible parties. Contact R Highwright P O Box 34 Great Falls Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Highwright
P. O. Box
Great Falls
Mont
Regimental Colors in Pawn for Long-Lost Regiments
The article recounts how military colors from regiments such as the 50th, 20th, 8th, and others surfaced in pawn brokers and parallel scavenger tales. It notes captures by pirates, burning to prevent capture, river concealment, and later dispersal among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funtington House
Chichester
London
Ireland
Saratoga
Bergen-op-Zoom
8Th Foot
Portsmouth
1stWorthamptonshire’ Regiment
Lord Archibald Campbell
Fotf
Gloucester
Egypt
Peninsula
York
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Syria
E. J. Roberson & CO
Mi. Baker
Mr. Scott
The
National Biscui
Glauber
Dr. Price
Liberty Center
Deloss Moulton
Brady
William Lillard
Sdaisebiret
Abner Baepee
Cowgill
C. D. Yeager
Col. Dennis
J. A. Barkhoff
Simms
W. H. Cline
C.A. Coleman
Burton
eFinder
Herman Bamberger
Augusta and
Gilman
Gray
Malone & Truchot
Belle
i@w. News
Owen Miller
F. . Noreen
Bert, Holtby
Rev. Nelson
Ira A. Tompson
Bert Holtby
Myrle
Ralph
Waterman Ranch
Archie Price
Reed Bailey
Ben Feist
J. C. Ferris
Power-Morgan Co
McCormick
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