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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
1
Citizens and merchants back a council petition demanding removal of a disorderly district. The order forbids houses of ill repute within three miles of the city and requires the district be cleared in 48 hours to improve town appearance and protect residents.
Notice announces a meeting of the Chateau Commercial club at the court house on Thursday evening July 23 at 8 o'clock. Several important matters will be discussed and a large attendance is desired. Bring a friend. R M Farrington, President.
St Augustine founded in 1565 as the oldest US city. Gold found at Silver Bay Alaska in 1887. Switzerland’s republic era dates back to 1290. First Colonial Assembly in Jamestown Virginia occurred in 1619. The first mechanical patent was issued in 1790.
General Carranza warned that reform must be won at any cost and claimed Huerta’s resignation alone won’t bend the movement. He said Constitutionalists might deploy troops to Mexico City to maintain order as preparations proceed for a potential entry into the capital and noted reports of an unofficial commission headed toward Ceieya to meet Constitutionalists.
Valier hosts Chateau on the local grounds with games scheduled Saturday at 6 15 p m and Sunday at 2 30 p m Chateau seeks two wins to turn the series into a double challenge Valier has two victories and Chateau one as fans are urged to attend and witness a fast Chateau nine in action.
The Montana Supreme Court ruled that the initiative and referendum amendment met substantial constitutional compliance, allowing the measure to remain on the books. Justices Brantley Lanner and Holloway joined the ruling, which supports continued direct primary, corrupt practices act, and direct senator election, while blocking revival of the Donahue military bill and paving fall submissions.
Republican Thomas O Larson of Cho teau seeks state senator. James Smith of Cho teau seeks county auditor. B J Mathews Democrat for justice of the peace Conrad township. Nels Nelson Republican precinct committeeman Fairfield precinct No 2. Dr C D Vowel Democrat for state senior filed with others in July.
Catholic services set for next Sunday with Mass at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. Evening devotion remains at 7:30 pm as usual.
Applications for final citizenship filed in the past week include Edward Smith, a native of Ireland, residing in Bynum.
A proposed measure labeled Mount I Lind is discussed as a preventive naming approach to reduce reruptions of a California volcano. The fragment references a strategy to curb activity by adopting a formal designation for the mountain.
Choteau fans watched their team win 10 to 4 against Valier. Key players included Crouch with two home runs, Howard and Buckley multiple hits, and Kenyon dominating on the mound with 66 strikeouts noted in the report.
A large crowd watched as our team fell to Valier 3 to 4. Valier rallied from a deficit to win. key contributors include Howard and Connor with one run each and Deutchman two hits. Broadhead Harrison and Kenyon also figured in the scoring.
The game details list Crawford Howard Buck ley Kapp Burke Cardell Connor Kenyon Lys Valier Martirison Barber Deutchman Watson Tingleat Carson with total nine to eight. Howard hit a home run in the eighth inning but Valier edged Chateau in the ninth as two men were out for the last run.
Political announcements publish candidate notices before the 1914 primary. James Innes declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county assessor and asks for support. The notice appears under the general announcements heading with a five dollar fee.
A notice announces the candidacy for the office of county treasurer in Teton County. The candidate emphasizes the decision of the Democratic voters and cites the primary election date of August 25, 1914.
County voters in Teton County Montana will consider T H Pridham as a Republican candidate for the county attorney nomination. He pledges "A Square Deal" to all in seeking party support.
E C Garrett declares candidacy for county clerk of Teton county on the republican ticket and asks for support at the primary election set for August 25 1914.
County Treasurer announces candidacy for the Republican nomination as treasurer of Teton County, subject to voters at the primary election. August 25, 1914. A. Cc. BURBANK.
A financier named Tile backs a musical comedy company, presenting himself as a philanthropist. Observers question the extent of his generosity and the true aims behind the venture.
Military dispatch outlines transport to Fort Wright near Spokane for Montana troops on July 24. Special trains from Shelby and Libby will pick up units en route. encampment runs July 24 to August 1 with Company M and Hospital Corps personnel listed.
The Chateau Commercial Club de sires plans an exhibit of grains grasses hay and vegetables at the State fair this fall. Members urged to cooperate by bringing samples to secretary L A Foot in room 12 McDonald block or leave them at Farington's real estate office. The club also seeks good farm pictures for advertising and asks residents to mail photos to Mr Foot.
Clerk James Gibson lists actions including Hudson Co versus Bowers on an account and G Sommers versus Kleese et al on a note. Rudyard Kipling is quoted on British government, with a literary aside noting “Well, well, things can't be as bad as they seem.”
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