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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
2
The Teton County Acantha urges settlers to fund and build reservoirs to store spring flood water for irrigation. A public meeting is set for Farmington schoolhouse on Saturday July 28 to discuss costs, governance, and avoiding costly litigation while preserving crops and land.
Philadelphia abandons Quaker influence as factions clash over graft and reforms. Elihu Root's cabinet appointment dampens presidential ambitions among minor Republicans. Igorrotes at Coney Island express a desire to return home, while a nature-loving child finds Coney unpleasant in warm weather.
William J. Bryan aims to win the votes of states with female suffrage. He quips that if the hoopskirt returns, the beat of it may yield something good, hinting at polling signals in the suffrage era.
The squadron escorting Admiral Jones remains will reach off Annapolis on July 22 and be placed in a temporary vault with full military honors. The remains will then be moved to the new chapel, their final resting place, when construction is finished.
The Roosevelt launched from New York on July 16 with Captain Robert E Peary aboard aiming for the North Pole. Peary and guests stayed to Sandy Hook then departed by tug. he will sail to Sydney, Cape Breton to join the vessel. The voyage included newspaper men and excursion guests. a launch nearly collided with the ship as she cleared port.
Henry Howell, a leading stockholder, reports a hard won oil strike at the Swift Current camp. After heavy costs and dwindling funds, the crew hauled out about five hundred gallons and paused. The strike comes just as finances teetered, and Howell says future pumping will begin once equipment and conditions stabilize.
The weekly weather summary records temperatures through 6 pm July 18. Readings show daily highs and lows with notable warmth midweek and cooler periods toward the weekend. Data reflects typical seasonal variation across the reporting area.
Dr. Kence D D S will be in Chateau during October January and April for dental services in Augusta Montana with upcoming arrangements noted.
Notice to breeders for an English Shire Stallion Hole dark bay 1600 pounds will service mares at Bruce ranch 3 miles west of Chateau Montana. Fee five dollars due at service. Only 15 additional mare dates. Also a desert land proof for Grant A Gorham No 6866 lots 3-4 sec 2 lots 1-2 sec 3 township 25 north range 7 west 47 will be proved before A O Warner at Chateau office August 15 with witnesses Paul Jacobson Frank Moore Walter Gorham John Shields J M Boris Kaame. First pub July 6 1905.
At a special meeting the county commissioners approved a 40000 dollar bond issue to build a court house at Choteau. Union Bank and Trust Company of Helena bid the highest premium of 726 dollars and will supply blank bonds and deliver the game. Other bids: N W Harris Chicago premium 872 plus interest. Browne Ellenwood Chicago premium 1023 but lacked required certified check. W d Hayes Sons Cleveland premium 12 plus accrued interest.
Strayed or stolen report for two horses: a brown gelding two years old and a brown mare three years old. Each horse bears a distinctive left shoulder brand and an ear tag. Reward of $5 for each horse upon delivery to the owner at the Dupuyer Creek ranch. L. T. Usaar.
The Spanish Jack Younger will breed at a ranch for 25 dollars to insure a mare in foal. Mare care during breeding season is free, but the keeper is not responsible for accidents or escapes. Voyager is a black jack at 15 1/2 hands, first-class. Mares may be contracted at 4000 dollars per head, delivered in Onober. Correspondence via telephone 53 three rings. A K Freere, Choteau, Montana.
Trustees announce bids to erect an 18 by 24 foot school house at Ralston Gap. Plans and specs kept at county attorney's office Choteau Montana. Bids due to clerk J E Cashman Choteau by Saturday July 15 1905. Mark bids bid for school house. Board may reject any and all bids per order dated June 26 1905.
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