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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
1
County Assessor Jesse L. Gleason reports total taxable property in Teton County dropped from 17 063 272 in 1923 to 16 682 106 in 1924. Losses hit nearly all classes, with personal property down 334 205 and farm and grazing land values down 88 649, while sheep flock value rose and autos gained.
The local Rebekah lodge hosts the Hourth District convention with delegates from Belt Sand Coulee Cut Bank Stockett Conrad Walier Augusta Stanford. Sessions in the K of P hall, banquet at Glenloyd, reception chaired by Mrs Clara Mellon. Officers include Mrs Belle Passmore Noble Grand Mrs May Clark Vice Grand L G Passmore Secretary and Mrs Reetha Odenwald treasurer. At least 150 delegates expected.
W D Fisher of Sheridan Wyoming secretary of the Custer Highway, with an assistant and service car, has been on the road ten weeks starting May 1 from Sheridan. He redecorated Custer Hiway guides from Sioux Falls to Choteau, then to Glacier Park, aiming to finish within three days. He reported the highway signs in excellent condition and heavy tourist travel this summer.
On a Great Northern train to Chateau passengers found a birds nest, eggs and evidence of a family home under the baggage car floorboards. Frank Moore investigated during a stop and reported intact eggs, with birds expected to pursue repairs or return once the nest’s location was discovered.
Ten of a sixteen camper party at Sun River dam over the Fourth of July weekend are sick after eating pressed chicken at Sunday dinner. Victims include Mrs. Burke and three sons of Great Falls, Mr and Mrs Norman Johnson and infant daughter of Cho tean Dra Whitson, Ghiver Parker, and Ralph Breeding of Choteau. All will recover.
An Old Settlers gathering lists events for a three inning baseball game with prizes of ice cream, a tug of war with chicken prize, football contests with cake, broad jump and other games. Captains include McDonald Burbank Lyon Salmond Carlson Wallenstein Coffey Kerr Trescott Halladay Connor and more. Entertainment features old time songs and a variety of home made foods and delicacies.
Congressman Scott Leavitt will join two Choteau men in Great Falls for a statewide Good Roads meeting Monday July 21. State and national highway officials including Director McDonald of the Bureau of Public Roads and Dr Hewes from San Francisco will discuss finish plans for key Montana highways and Mr Leavitt urges immediate action to secure federal cooperation.
Judge John J. Greene filed with the secretary of state for a place on the ballot as a Democratic nominee for district judge in the Nineteenth Judicial District covering Teton, Toole, Pondera and Glacier counties. He faces no Democratic opposition to date, with one Republican filing interest, Wiley Shannon, a former Glasier County attorney.
Mrs Willard Streeter and Ted Hoagland hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower at the Beaupre hotel for Mr and Mrs Walk lace Weaver. About TM guests attended a pink and white celebration with dessert luncheon, dancing, a floral centerpiece, and a rice sendoff as the couple unwrapped gifts. The guest list included Mr and Mrs Lewis Thompson and many Weaver and Streeter family members along with local friends.
Mrs Wim. Irons drove a car that overturned on the grade wear Fhnne last Thursday injuring five people. Mrs Irons and Mrs Flo rence Loomis were taken to a hospital. Loomis remained hospitalized with a badly injured hand. Two Trans children and Margaret Watley suffered scratches. The car owned by Sam Tuinstra of Bolé was wrecked after skidding as a rear wheel slipped from the grade.
Buy a season ticket for Chautauqua and act now to avoid missing a single program. The notice urges early purchase to ensure access to this fine lineup and not miss any event.
David Norcross praised the 1924 Cha unveiled Chautauqua schedule for Chateau August 1 to 6. He noted strong patronage with over subscription in one town and urged pre opening Benson ticket sales before price rises. Four days out a advance agent will aid ticket efforts and pavilion setup.
Mrs J M Chapman and guests head for a two week outing to Sun River and Salmon Lake. The party includes S J Crandalls of Wahpeton North Dakota Edna Wallace and son of Chicago Dr ER S Fitzmaurice of Mowhawk North Dakota Dr Ira Notlette or TaNeys North Dakota Mary Fox of Trary Minnesota and Harry Heys of Helena. Fox will stay through September while the others join Mrs Chapman for several days.
Sor and Mrs J A Shoquist of Fairfield are the parents of a daughter born Tuesday at the Choteau hospital.
Nominating ballots for the Queen of Montana Contest in Teton County invite resident girls aged 18 to 25 to enter. Ballots must reach the editor by July 26, with voting continuing through August 7. Montana state events include a Tulsa Oklahoma tour as Princess of Montana with expenses covered.
Teton county shows growth in livestock with about 32 000 fleeces soon shipped to eastern markets at 35 to 40 cents a pound. Wool is high quality, averaging 8 1/2 pounds per fleece, with shearing done and most wool loaded. Lambs increase by about 26 head, contracted for October delivery to feeders at 10 cents per pound. County assessor reports sheep gains amid good feed and plentiful hay, despite a brief cold spell.
County Agent Robert Clarkson reported large attendance at seven farm picnics with totals over 1000. Events at Agawam Lowry Beck Collins Power Dutton Spring Valley Farmington featured horseshoe contests won by local names. demonstrations include caponizing talks by Miss H Cushman with multiple meeting dates.
Major L. A. Foot former bureau attorney and Rankin aide filed for the Republican nomination for attorney general. A former war lieutenant colonel with a strong reputation he vows strict duties and energetic law enforcement. He previously ran in the GOP primary against Rankin in a close race. Foot is expected to draw support in Teton County and beyond.
The Ladies' Industrial will hold a joint picnic next Wednesday July 23 at the Chas. Davis ranch. Attendees are asked to meet at the church at ten o'clock bringing their own dishes and something for their contribution.
Sheriff Wn D Reiquam filed for reelection in Te ton county promising continued efficient service and fiscal economy. He highlighted liquor law arrests, minimal staff, and cooperation with commissioners while maintaining taxpayer trust and support for the August primaries.
Bynum and nearby locales saw a flurry of visits and business last week. Notables include Mrs E Noble and family in Kalispell, Ted Thorban returning from Missoula country, W A Best and son Vernon conducting county business, Mrs Humble traveling to Great Falls, and Geo Bruce family visiting A Saterlie. Rosa Bowser arrived from Swink Colorado to visit Chick Grimsley, while T E Caufield dropped by Choteau. Mr Meonkman of Choteau vacationing in Bynum, Donald Davies scouting housing for Gallatin Valley Milling Co., Orlo Stansberry at a Chateau dentist, and Pete Kelly with Palmer Rowland on a Broadhurst Smith haying contract. Roy Sabins visited from Dry Forks Country, Charley Best shows a motorcycle, and Chas Denny departed for Idaho and the coast. Mrs John Kosnick rode the train to Great Falls.
A Democratic county central committee meeting is scheduled for Saturday evening at eight o'clock in Chateau at the Beaupre hotel. The notice invites members to gather for party business and discussion in a formal hotel venue.
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