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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
4
Published every Thursday at Choteau Montana where it is entered in the post office as second class matter and designated the official paper of Orton County.
After a hail storm, readers lamented damaged gardens and crops and voiced sharp remarks about the country. As conditions appeared regional, opinions softened, noting other places face worse hazards and balancing jokes with cautions about comparative misfortune.
Board of fair commissioners urges broad county involvement to ensure a successful fair. They call on exhibitors to begin planning now to compete for prizes, stressing that the effort requires collective action from all residents.
A call to support the county fair as a beneficial project that advertises the region, encourages farmers, and provides examples of what can be done. The piece extols the fair as worth while and urges everyone to speak favorably.
The Cut Bank Pioneer Press debuts with Daniel Whatton of North Dakota as editor and proprietor. The third weekly issue will appear this week as The Acatha congratulates Whatton on the new venture and its aims to serve the town and county.
Notice from the Department of the Interior United States Land Office Great Falls Montana dated July 22 lists JE LINLE M ANDERSON of Choteau Montana filing intent to make final proof to establish a desert land claim for lot 3 4 62 sw nw sed section 7 township 2 north range 0 west Montana meridian. Meeting before A C Warner US Commissioner at Choteau Montana on September 6 witnesses Jasper T S Murray Charles S McDonald Alexander A Burrell Fred Perry all residents of Choteau Montana. J M Bururxcame Register first pub 720 1400
William Frixii of Collins Montana files notice of intention to make final five year proof on land described as southeast quarter section 10 township 24 north range 1 west Montana meridian. He must appear before the Register and Receiver at the U.S. Land Office Great Falls Montana on August 1 1910. Witnesses listed are John A Sweat and James Chilson.
The Montana annual bankruptcy report by G. W. Sproule shows 61 voluntary and 10 involuntary petitions filed, 74 voluntary and 9 involuntary cases closed, with 53 voluntary and 20 involuntary cases pending. Liabilities total 273 041.17 dollars with 73 228.87 in assets and 22 597.16 in dividends, plus 109 920.29 liabilities for involuntary cases and 8 050.97 in dividends.
The county board of equalization will meet August 5 to 7 in the county clerk's office to hear complaints and finalize assessment changes. Failure to appear may bar corrections. written sworn applications are required for any reduction and witnesses must answer all questions. County Clerk FE Garrett, Choteau Montana July 22, 1909.
Auction notice indicates A B Jones offers poles posts housetogs and timber of all descriptions at Pine Ridge crossing with remaining supply on hand at G15. The closing out sale details remain unclear in the fragment.
Notice states Mr. T. A. Smith Chateau will have watches re paired and work done promptly. Laundry offers satisfaction guarantee with flat work washed and ironed at 8 cents per pound.
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