New Business Buildings Rise in Choteau
Chas McDonald plans a modern new business building beside the alley behind Choteau Mercantile with a picture show house to be run by a moving picture operator. W H Webb will oversee construction and work will move quickly. A second store and an additional story of offices will follow between the Bairp and Chateau Mercantile properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McDonald
Choteau Mercantile Store
W. H. Webb
Bair P
Chateau Mercantile
Chas
Town plans more improvements on the way
The town progresses with current projects and anticipates further enhancements soon. Officials indicate ongoing work will bring additional improvements without specifying details.
Collector J G Bair Retires as Montana Idaho Customs Chief
Hon J G Bair retires after four years as collector of customs for Montana and Idaho with headquarters at Great Falls. A J King of Kalispell assumes the post. Bair visited Chateau then Great Falls and will tour Masonic orders before practicing law here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bair
Montana
Idaho
Great Falls
A. J. King
Kalispell
Bair
Chateau
County Commissioners Schedule Late Summer Meeting
The board of county commissioners will meet on August 7 8 9 and 11 to take final action on proposed raises of assessment. Road bridge and other special matters will also be considered on August 8 and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Choteau Triumphs In Busy Augusta Baseball Clash
Choteau defeats Augusta 5 to 0 after a day of ideal weather and costly errors by Augusta. Highlights include R Wiseman and McDermott delivering multiple hits for Choteau while Augusta pitchers Powers and Wiseman issued walks and wild pitches aiding the visitors. The game featured strong fielding from Choteau and an umpire praised for his officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Augusta
B. Kennedy
Vaughn
J. Nilan
R. Wiseman
Oliver
Thomas
L. Wiseman
Ovo
E. Thomas
Tee
Booch
Chateau
Bowers
Connors
iCrawford
Cullin
McDermott
McGregor
Burk
DeMars
Powers
Wiseman
L. Wisener
Wisener
Thames
Crawford
R. Wisener
Mr. Carlson
Chateau Baseball Hosts Doubleheader at Brady Diamond
On Sunday Chateau baseball team plays two games at Brady Diamond. First game versus Colins looks close, second game against Brady is the big one. Last meeting two weeks ago ended in a close score. Chateau seeks victory again with a small margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Brady
Colins
Instructive lecture on Around the World in Eighty Minutes
A high school auditorium hosted a Monday night showing of Around the World in Eighty Minutes before a good sized audience. Father Connolly delivered the lecture with vivid personal observations enhancing the high class pictures. Dr Crary was thanked for discontinuing one show and for permitting the use of his picture machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Connolly
Crary
Court in session on naturalization matters today
District Court Judge Leslie and R. P. Jackson from Great Falls preside over a short session focused on naturalization matters. The lightweight docket indicates a concise hearing day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
R. P. Jackson
Great Falls
Montana metal production rises sharply in 1912 survey
The 1912 Montana mine output valued at 64.75 million dollars up from 46.96 million in 1911 driven by copper gains. Silver Bow county supplied over 93 percent of the state’s metal value, while Montana produced more copper and silver ledgers and saw increases in ore tonnage and average value per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
W. C. Teikes
United States Geological Survey
Silver Bow County
Butte
Lodes
Nevada
Utah
Summit Valley
Ascade
Jefferson
Lincoln
Siler Bow
Silver Bow
Fergus
Eastern Reduction Works
State Board of Health Orders Sanitary Towels and Cups
Montana health officials announce disposal of public towels and cups immediate use of sanitary cups and individual towels only. Law violation prompts prosecution by the state health board. Visitors from Great Falls report land sale near Dupuyer of about 1800 acres, Therrian estate, to Wilson of Spokane for 30 to 35 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
State Board of Health of
Montana
G. F. Hughes
George Therrian
Mr. Wilson
Great Falls
Dupuyer
Therrian
Sexton-Lloyd People
Hughes
Wilson
Spokane
Power line progress in Sun River valley to serve 1000 horsepower
Max Hebgent, Montana Power Company general superintendent, says the high power tension line into the Sun River valley is 60 percent complete and will be finished by September 1 to supply 1000 horsepower to the United States Reclamation Service. He arrived from Butte by automobile and will stay in the city a couple more days on company business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun River Valley
United States Reclamation Service
Max Hebgent
Montana Power Company
Butte
Sufi River Valley
Hebgent
Tribune
Marriage Licenses Reported This Week
For the past week, the Clerk of the District Court lists marriages between Arthur FE Peerson and Anna Swengon of Kevin Montana Carl Gordon and Matilda Wodka of Walter Montana Walter A Fansler of Sidelia Missouri and Marion Anderson of Choteau Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur FE. Peerson
Anna Swengon
Kevin
Mont
Carl Gordon
Matilda Wodka
Walter
Walter A. Fansler
Sidelia
Marion Anderson
Choteau
Bids Sought for 85 Tons Coal for School District
The undersigned invites bids up to August 22 1913 for 85 tons of coal to be delivered to the public school in Chateau. Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids. H A Prescott Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
H. A. Prescott
Death in Runaway Collision Near Sun River
Paul R. Simonson a 43 year old rancher near Sun River died after a runaway accident as two companions escaped with minor injuries. He was dragged about two miles and survived several hours before dying near Mill Coulee on the Cha teau road. Undertaker W I George of Great Falls handled the body. funeral services were held in Chateau cemetery with Rev Percy Reid McMahan officiating. Simonson, born in Wisconsin in 1870, had lived in Montana eighteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Simonson
Sun River
Simonson
George Mike
Moweree
Mike
W. I George
Great Falls
Mill Coulee
Chateau Road
Paul R. Simonson
C. H. Connor Undertaking Establishment
Waupaco
Wisconsin
Montana
Chateau
Percy Reid McMahan
First Methodist Church
Silo Building Interest Grows in Montana Farms
Montana farmers turn to silos to save costs as many seek cheaper underground pits. Agronomist R L Wilson of Salt Creek offers plans. he oversees 40 corn varieties at Waubax and Miles City and runs county industrial contests guiding 500 youth toward the state fair in Helena with prizes totaling about 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
R. L. Wilson
Sallon
Custer County
Wilson
Helena
Montana U Agriculture
Large Horse Sale Near Glasgow Announces Major Montana Trade
Ek M Farrington of Electric City Land Co reports selling 900 horses north of Glasgow to Earl Connors. It ranks as one of the state's largest recent horse sales and may mark the end of such large Montana transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ek. M. Farrington
Electric City Land Co
Glasgow
Earl Connors
Montana
Methodists Plan Special Services and Communion
The Methodist church in Chateau holds Holy Communion and special services on Sunday August 3. Rev. Dr. Frank Cole of Davenport will preach at 10 30 a m and Pastor Rev. Percy Reid McMahan will speak at the evening service. All who wish to keep Christ in remembrance and are without a church home are invited to partake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cole
Davenport
Iowa
Percy Reid McMahan
Christ
Chateau
Catholic Services Schedule for Collins and Choteau
Mass will be celebrated on the third Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. in Collins with evening devotions at 7:30 p.m. in Choteau. On the fourth Sunday Masses are in Choteau at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with 7:30 p.m. devotions and preaching at all services. Pastor J Connolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Choteau
J. Connolly
Episcopal Church Services Next Sunday In Town
Morning prayer and sermon at eleven o clock with evening prayer and sermon at seven forty five o clock Rev L F Haley missionary for Chateau extends a cordial welcome to all to attend these services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Haley
Chateau
Thaw Sakes Absence of Law Firm Trouble
An unusual time has elapsed with out. Harry Thaw's getting any oblig ing and industrious lawyer into trouble. The fragment notes a legal angle surrounding Thaw and his counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thaw
Foreclosure Suit Over Contract for Deed in Montana
District Court in Teton County Montana issues summons to Gust Sannes and wife for twenty days to answer the complaint seeking foreclosure or cancellation of their contract for deed. The action aims to sell the premises to satisfy amounts due, with further relief as in the complaint. Clerk James Gibson notes the court seal and dates July 29 1913. Attorneys A W Heidelberg and J A Stub of Great Falls Montana represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Judicial District
Montana
Teton
S. J. Syse
Gust Sannes
State of
James Gibson
Paul Jacobson
A. W. Heidel
J. A. Stub
Ndunu Block
Great Falls
Montana Divorce Summons in Teton County Court
The District Court of the Eighth Judicial District Montana Teton County issues a summons to Charles Harrold in a divorce case with Alice Harrold. The defendant must answer within twenty days after service or face default judgment. The case cites desertion on May 15, 1910 and requests dissolution of marriage. Clerk James Gibson signs summons. attorney Geo W Mager of Dupuyer represents plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Eighth Judicial District
State of Montana
County of
Teton
Alice Harrold
Charles Harrold
A. D
James Gibson
Paul Jacobson
Geo. W. Mager
Dupuyer
Montana
Notice of County Board of Equalization Meeting
Teton county assessor books open for inspection as the county board of equalization meets in Chateau on July 21 1913 to examine and equalize property valuations. Sessions run until August 11 1914 with additional dates August 7 9 for complaints and final action. failure to appear forfeits correction rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board OF Equalization
Teton County
Board of County Commissioners
Chateau
E. C. Garrett
County Surveyor Takes Charge of Road Supervisors
At a special meeting the board of county commissioners ordered County Surveyor Ward to direct all road supervision in the absence of any commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Ward
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County Commissioners’ Meeting
N. Whitacre
ST. Anthony & Dakota Lumber Yard
F. C. Young
Alent
THE
State Board OF Health
Methodists
Catholic Services
Episcopal Church
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