Dutton Picnic Sunday Winds Up County Schedule
The county reports five community picnics held across Teton with large turnouts. Dry Forks drew about 100 people with E. J. Weiser winning the horseshoe contest. Collins attracted around 150 as 15 year old Henry Tomsha showcased caponizing. Farmington drew 400 to 500 with races games and sports. Beck saw 300 to 400 and John O Day dominated the horseshoes. Bole picnic featured afternoon start, lunches, and a sewing club textile cleaning demonstration. Clarkson notes picnics are now an annual county institution.
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Dutton
Donald Kerr Ranch
Teton County
Robert Clarkson
Dry Forks
E. J. Weiser
Henry Tomsha
Clarkson
Farmington
Bole
Big Year Looms for Teton Shipping Association
County Agent Robert Clarkson reports a strong early season for the Teton Shipping Association as seven cattle cars have been sent to market. Tuesday’s Dutton shipment of 58 head belonged to Carl Merriman J F De Boe C O Juelfs D L Rempel and others with Jacob Luinstra tagging along to South St. Paul before visiting Chicago. Shipments rise due to better results and higher prices, with some sellers earning 15 to 20 dollars more per head in the pool. The next loading is set for Wednesday July 28 from Bole and Chateau with five or six cars planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Coutsity Shipping Association
Robert Clarkson
Dutton
Carl Merriman
J. F. de Boe
C. O. Juelfs
D. L. Rempel
Boe
Jacob Luinstra
South St. Paul
Chicago
Montana
Clarkson
Bole and Chateau
Smith Funeral Largely Attended in Great Falls
Funeral services in Great Falls Sunday for Lyle Smith, former Choteau boy who was drowned in the Missouri river near Great Falls a week ago Tuesday, were largely attended. Floral pieces came from Choteau friends and the Great Falls Electrical Workers Union, of which Lyle was a member. He was brother of Mrs. Edythe Saylor, county superintendent of schools for Teton county.
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Great Falls
Lyle Smith
Missouri River
Choteau
Great Falls Electrical Workers Union
Lyle
Smith
Edythe Saylor
Teton County
CANDIDATES VISIT CHOTEAU FOR CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN
Arthur A. Franzke of Lewistown visited Choteau to meet voters as he seeks the Republican nomination for Congress from Montana's Second District. Franzke edits the Fergus County Argus and helped found the Montana Taxpayers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Franzke
Lewistown
Choteau
Montana
Franzke
Fergus County
Montana Taxpayers Association
Chateau
Roundup
Illinois
Lee Dennis Tours Montana As Republican Railroad Official Candidacy
Lee Dennis, a long time Montana public servant and former public service commission chair, campaigned in Chateau Sunday on his bid for the Republican nomination for railroad and public service commissioner. Dennis previously ran for governor in 1924 and recently resigned as clerk of the state consolidated boards at Helena to devote full effort to his campaign, leaving with the boards’ thanks for economies he effected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Dennis
Chateau Sunday
Mr. Dennis
Montana
Public Service Commission
Helena
Galen Visits Château in Bid for Montana Senate Seat
Associate Justice Albert J. Galen of the Montana supreme court campaigned in Château last Friday as he seeks the Republican nomination to succeed himself. A veteran of a long legal career he served in the judge advocate's department in World War I and was cited for distinguished service in Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Galen
Montana Supreme Court
Chateau
Judge Galen
Judge Advocate’s Department
Siberia
Ross Prominent Candidate Meets Voters In Chateau
Sam M. Ross, railroad and public service commissioner and Republican candidate for re election, visited Chateau this morning to campaign. He lives in Hamilton and has a long background in railroading with wide statewide acquaintances.
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Sam M. Ross
Railroad and Public Service
Chateau
Mr. Ross
Hamilton
Ptate
Russell Mellon Marries Eva Carrier In Minnesota
Russell Mellon of the Choteau Drug Company wed Eva Carrier last Wednesday July 14 at Moorehead Minnesota. The couple returned with Mellon’s daughter Frances and will be welcomed by friends in Choteau who knew him as a longtime local businessman.
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Russell Mellon
Choteau Drug Company
Moorehead
Minnesota
Eva Carrier
Mr. Mellon
Auto
Mrs
Otis Mellon
Frances
C. G. Bishop
Havre
Chateau
Showers Aid Grain Fill as Heat relief Comes
Showers Tuesday in most county areas aided filling grain and brought relief from extended heat. Some small hail occurred in Dry Forks By num and Fairfield areas but caused no damage.
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Forks
Bynum
Fairfield
Wheat price in Choteau reaches 1.46 with premium
Market report notes wheat trading in Choteau at 1.46 dollars per bushel, including premium. The price reflects current market conditions and buyer interest in the region.
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Choteau
Great Falls Carmen Train to Choteau for Annual Outing
Great Falls Carmen's Association plans a special train to Choteau for their annual outing. Prizes donated by local merchants total many items for street sports to be held downtown. An expected 1500 to 2000 visitors will arrive by 9 AM and depart at 8 PM with pavilion concessions and refreshments arranged.
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Choteau
Great Northern Carmen’s Association of
Ferguson
W. H. Gorham
Rexall Store
T. A. Smith
Merchants Cafe
L. E. Taylor
Firestone
Choteau Garage
Choteau Hardware Co
Power- Morgan Co
Teton Service Co
W. E. Howard
H. C. Peters
Prince Albert
Burrell
DeTour
Lewis Thompson
New Choteau House
Jos. Hirshberg & Co
Cash & Carry
Choteau Drug Co
Waldron’s
Great Falls
Chateau
Legion Pavilion
Legion Post
Chateau Woman's Club
R. E. Nelson
Legion
Chateau Commercial Club
Carmen
Mint
Old Timers Picnic Set For Sunday August 8 In Chateau
Old Timers announce the annual picnic for Sunday August 8 at the G N park in Chateau for members and families. Lunch at one o clock. bring own utensils. Program and sports planned with committees named. strong turnout expected from Teton's oldest settlers.
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Teton
G. N
Chateau
E. D. Forrest
A. B. Guthrie
Forrest
C. S. McDonald
M. M. Webb
Phil I. Cole
A. O. Longmuir
B. G. Trescott
Wm. Cook
Chas. Klockler
J. A. Baart
Drainage system at high school proves its worth
The drainage system installed last winter around the high school building has saved county taxpayers more than its cost by protecting the structure from water damage. City Engineer John W. Hall says the main 12 inch pipe ran three quarters full during heavy rains and moved two and a half million gallons in 24 hours, preventing potential damage to the gymnasium and floors.
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John W. Hall
Hall
Spring Lambs Bring Ten Cents in Teton County
Spring lambs are selling at 10 cents per pound in Teton county. Phil I Cole reports buying for C J Biederman of Edgerton Wisconsin. Cole Brothers Inc has purchased 15 000 to 20 000 lambs for Biederman including a 2 200 head crop. Lambs average about 65 pounds.
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Teton County
C. J. Biederman
Edgerton
Wisconsin
Mr. Cole
Mr. Biederman
Cole Brothers Inc
Detroit visitors stay at Cha teau residence of Burbanks
Miss Edna K. Raiss and Miss Iva Baird of Detroit are guests this week at the Chateau home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Burbank. Miss Baird earlier served as assistant superintendent of schools in the county under Miss Grace Thompson.
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Edna K. Raiss
Iva Baird
Detro
Chateau
A. C. Burbank
Miss Baird
Grace Thompson
Woman Hurt After Fall From Wagon Near Chateau
Mrs. Wm. Cook of the country west of town sustained a broken arm when she fell from a wagon on her way home from Chateau last evening. The accident occurred near the Chateau route and she received medical care at once.
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Wm. Cook
Town
Chateau
Dr Stephens Recovers Office Loot From Helena Robbery
Acting on sheriff information Dr C J B Stephens traced stolen goods to a prisoner in custody at Helena. Police say robbers hit five Helena dental offices and two physicians in similar burglaries, taking about 200 dollars including 45 dollars in cash. Dope fiends are suspected to target doctors' offices.
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C. J. B. Stephens
Helena
Two Escape Injury When Car Leaves Road
Carlson of Farmington and Louis Bagley of Chateau escaped with only scratches and bruises after Carlson's car ran off a gravel highway near Bole, hit a fence post and rolled. Carlson said a second car swerved into his path, forcing him off the road. one wheel torn off and windshield shattered.
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Carlson
Farmington
Louis Bagley
Chateau
Bole
Farmers Enjoy Moccasin Ex Station Trip
Hight Teton county farmers joined County Agent Robert Clarkson for the annual farmers pilgrimage to Moccasin State Experiment Farm. They viewed test plots of wheat oats and barley under dry farming conditions and learned about new varieties such as Markton Faust Newturk and the Supreme spring wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Clarkson
Faust
Fairfield
Teton
Moccasin
Montana
Lightnin at Chautauqua Week by Herbert Sprague Players
The Herbert Sprague Players present Lightnin with Sprague as Lightnin Bill Jones during Chautauqua week. The American classic, praised by press and public, blends humor and whimsy as Bill charms all from farmer to capitalist. An epochal event and must see.
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Lightnin
America
Herbert Sprague
Sprague
Bill Jones
Frank Bacon
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Jefferson
Lightnin’ Bill
Light
Fires Burn Elk Creek Ranger Station in Lewis & Clark Forest
Two small fires in the Lewis and Clark Forest were extinguished after one burned an acre and a half near Smith Creek and another six acres near Lubec. The Elk Creek ranger station and its contents were destroyed by a fire of unknown origin on Tuesday around five, discovered by Ranger Harris’s wife on her way home. Harris was away on duty.
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Smith Creek
Dearborn
Lubec
Glacier Park
Lewis & Clark Forest
E. H. Myrick
Elk Creek
Harris
Missoula
Gilbert Lee Couple Welcome Daughter at Choctau Hospital
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Lee of Fairfield announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday July 21 at Cho teau hospital. The newborn adds to the family with health reports satisfactory.
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Gilbert Lee
Fairfield
Choteau Hospital
Fort Benton hosts Society of Montana Pioneers three day event
The Society of Montana Pioneers enjoyed a royal reception in Fort Benton with concerts, fireworks, and a river steamboat burning finale. Distinguished speakers included Congressman Leavitt Governor Erickson and General Scott. Ferris says Montana pioneers number about 700 and plans to meet in Missoula in 1927.
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Society of Montana Pioneers
Fort Benton
Acording
Charles H. Ferris
Chateau
Ferris
Congressman Leavitt
Erickson
Hugh A. Scott
Columbia River Historical Expedition
Montana
Scott Leavitt
Colonel Sanders
Leavitt
Mr. Sanders
Hall of Fame
Washington
Society
Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
Carrie Salmond
Oldest Inhabitants Society
Missoula
Virginia City
Seed inspector to visit Teton county for seed crops
An inspector from the Montana Seed Growers' association will arrive around August first to inspect registered seed crops in Teton county including wheat oats barley and alfalfa. Farmers are urged to have fields free of off varieties and obnoxious seed by the inspector's arrival.
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Montana Seed Growers’ Association
Teton County
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Teton Shipping Association
Russell
Mellon
Ational Bank
Liberty
G. F
Choteau Bakery
Choteau Meat Co
J. Hannan
Post Tavern
Golden Rule Store
Chateau Epworth
King’s Hill District Institute
Neihart
Robert B. Culbertson
M. E
Culbertson
Mary Culbertson
King’s Hill Institute
DR. Stephens
Elk Creek Ranger Station
Benton
Bank
Consis
Citizenstate Bank
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