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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
County Treasurer A C Burbank reports the first quarterly interest on county deposits in Hirshberg Brothers Chateau bank. The period March 1 to June 1 yields 428 914 dollars, with pledges to collect interest being fulfilled.
The article notes the moving picture show drew 4,000,000 daily attendees in 1908, totaling over a billion visits nationwide. It says about 850,000,000 was invested and 7,000 moving picture houses existed across the country, as cited by the New York Evening Post.
May 27 filings with County Clerk Garrett establish the Teton County Canal and Reservoir Co with principal office in Conrad. W S Cargill W W Withee and J M Tourtelotte incorporated the firm. Capital stock is 160000 shares at par 1 each, each share representing one and a half acre feet for each irrigation season. The company is expected to handle water for the Conrad Land and Water Co.
The World at Large notes a new labor union among New York grave-diggers, while other items report Julia Ward Howe’s 90th birthday May 27, Philadelphia streetcar strike, Carnegie’s $1,000,000 hero fund in France, recent earthquakes, and various labor strife across the country.
The jury returned verdicts in several cases including Mary Wall against W Chalmers for $1250 and related matters. Sullivan, Hughes, and Bantz cases saw rulings on releases and defenses. Mars offset awarded to defendant in Griffith v Mars. Jo hson v Wilcox verdict for plaintiff $141.58. Cozier forgery case dismissed for lack of evidence. Water commissioner appointed in Jed Perry et al. vs George D Bextte et al. Term adjourned at noon.
In 1909 the Forest Service will cooperate with the Bureau of Animal Industry and state officials to stamp out scab among sheep in western states and territories. The program, already run by the Bureau, requires inspection certificates and dipping records for sheep admitted to National Forests. Efforts have reduced the disease in most western states, with ongoing work in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, and the territories of New Mexico and Arizona. When needed, the Forest Service provides free material for new corrals and improvements after burning infested facilities.
The fair opened June 1 with President flag signaling and a surge of the crowd. James J. Hill gave the opening address as eight U S navy ships and two Japanese cruisers were present. The exposition took two years to prepare at a cost of 10 million dollars with a compact layout and short walks between exhibits. Thousands of tourists are already in Seattle.
Fairfield Jobo Hanson Fred Kruck and George Frey traveled to Chateau Monday to finalize proof on homesteads. August Teubert returned to Great Falls Monday to resume work at the smelter. Dan Dollemore arrived from England to live with his sister Mrs James Thorne. A dance occurred at August Teubert’s new house with a large crowd. Mrs P O Nasse returned home after a four month trip visiting Iowa and Minnesota.
Mrs Octavia Sheldon of Zortman visits with her parents the Stumsons while Joe Sturgeon travels from Conrad and reports real estate activity booming. W D Jones greets friends. Jones Savage and others from North Dakota survey land for relocation. Mrs Johnson and daughter Ethel plan an Idaho visit with stop at the Alaska Yukon Exposition. J E Hein from Conrad Prairie attends ranch interests south of town. winter wheat around Conrad looks fine. G W Magee travels to Great Falls. Mrs I D Forrest visits relatives there. Mr and Mrs A D Anderson welcome a baby girl born at Conrad Hospital last week.
Mrs Longmuir hosts the Guild at Bonny View this afternoon. Mrs John Devlin visits daughter Mrs Angus Rose at Lowry.
A. L. Halladay and A. H. Barr from Conrad visit City Drug Store today to showcase fresh Angelus marshmallows and candies for customers.
See our complete line of fishing and baseball goods. City Drug Store promotes sporting items while Teton Steam Laundry advertises the proper place to wash blankets.
Mrs Jas Heighton and daughter Pearl visit Angus Rose family at Lowry. Miss Viola Ellstrom travels to Great Falls to visit relatives. Eighth grade examinations set by the county superintendent in Choteau for June 10 and 11.
June sale of ladies street and dress hats offered by Mrs Wessell with special prices from 3.00 to 5.00. Children's hats priced from tie up. Includes special pricing on misses hats.
Coroner C. H. Connor arrived back yesterday from Conrad where he had spent several days on duties connected with his county office.
Rod Cowell and J P Taylor buy horses in the area while Purman and family move to a ranch north of town. Jacob Odenwald and family relocate to a new property bought from H E Cole. Clarence Looney and family move into Mawcett place on Farmer avenue. Mrs J N Case from Arizona and others visit, Mr Verge rents a Hamilton Street residence, Samuel Griffith and wife come for court business, Dr Bateman rents Pam Smith’s Main Street home, and Attorney Speer appears regarding the Montana Cooperative Ranch Co receiver case in Cascade County court.
Reverend Heizer expects his brother from Ohio today and the visitor will tour area properties with a potential purchase in mind.
John Shinnick, longtime county resident now residing on the Marias, left for his home Saturday after spending almost a week in the area serving as a juror.
Miss Mabel Brown returns Tuesday after a stay at the Chateau. She has taught in the public schools of the town for six months and many friends greet her return in Manhattan Record.
The Bergold family departed Sunday afternoon for Great Walls to establish their future residence. Local friends express regret at their move while wishing them success in the new home.
W A Monkman from near Toronto visited his brother C G Monkman of Bynum this week. The two brothers had not met for about nineteen years and J Monkman is inspecting local land options with a possible decision to relocate.
Chas. Fankell of Stella Nebraska has returned home with his brother L. G. Fankell. They run ranches near town and plan to stay about two months to plant a winter wheat crop. He notes a backward spring in Nebraska.
Professor W. W. Jones and family along with Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Jones’ mother left this morning for Botewan for a brief visit. Afterward Jones family will head to California while Mrs. Nelson returns to Rochester Minnesota.
T. R. Carr spent the week in town after traveling from Cut Bank where he now resides. He has long been involved in oil and timber at Lubec, but recently sold his timber operation and moved to Cut Bank.
Richard Trescott, a graduate of Jefferson County High School at Boulder, finished the English course as part of a four student class. His graduating essay was titled Our Grandfathers' Times.
A leading daily reports Robert W. Moore and his wife were arrested in Shelby on May 28 by Immigration Inspector S. O. Walker on alleged charges of importing women for immoral purposes. They allegedly brought the women from England to Canada and into the United States while living in Shelby. They were taken to Grossalls and examined by a United States Commissioner.
Montana state receipts for May $122 784 26 with disbursements $53 271 02 raise the cash balance from May 1 386 138 04 to June 1 459 051 28. Funds listed include General, stock, escheated estates, fish and game, normal and reform schools, university and many others with investments totaling 2 773 930 97.
County treasurer A C Burbanks reports total on hand 75442 48 as of May 31 1909. Funds listed include State General Stock Inspector and Det Poor fund Road fund Bridge fund Contingent fund Sinking fund Bond-Interest fund General school fund District school funds sinking and general High and Institute funds Personal property taxes District Court Clerk Deposit Protested tax fund Public Administrator Deposit Road awards and other balances.
The Acantha reports the birth of Margaret C. Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs John C. Taylor of Burke's Ranch. She was born at Columbus Hospital in Great Falls on May 22, with best wishes extended to the family.
A pleasant social affair hosted by the Ladies' Industrial welcomed Miss Harrisson Monday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs P I Cole. Many friends attended to bid her farewell from Chateau and wish her well in her new life. Refreshments were served at five o'clock.
At a Monday meeting in Chateau the group began arranging a Fourth of July event. With the holiday falling on Monday, plans shift to that day and a supervising committee of J. M. Chapman, Weaver, and Arthur Hirshberg is formed to organize subcommittees and start work.
Forest Supervisor W H Daugs led a Monday supply expedition into the Sun River mountains to start experimental seeding for forest trees. A nursery will be established to study viable reforestation methods, with similar trials in the Jefferson forest and plans for broader projects if successful.
The plat of the first addition to Valier was filed with the county clerk on Tuesday. It contains 1742 lots, expanding beyond the original townsite and lies north and east of Lake Frances, the Conrad system reservoir. Filing cost was 8107.
Notice to stockholders of the Woodman Social Club announces a meeting on June 9, 1909 at 8 p.m. at Byron Carson's office in Choteau Montana to elect directors adjust indebtedness repeal and adopt by laws and address other legal business. Dated May 29 1909 Chateau Mont A C Burbank Sec
The Flathead strike news fades as saw mill workers gain fifteen cents daily. Walter Mesch, 40, a mining notable, killed himself in Sheridan. Groundwork laid for Port Missoula regimental post. Bozeman teachers reach Montana Normal College graduates. State University commencement set June 6 to 10. Jack Noore of Fort Benton shoots at his wife and attempts suicide. Butte mine graduates include 14 from the state school of mines, with attorney Coo IF Keelly delivering the commencement oration. Gambler Leander Duncan fined $1000 and jailed a year. Rancher Cunio Jaeckel killed by a horse kick. Havre timekeeper shot from a moving train. assailant arrested at Chester. Buffalo roundup under way in Bitter Root. final roundup for Banff park. Chicago businessmen hosted in Butte on June 3. Missoula trolley construction to push rapidly. Clark approves franchise. Rumor of a Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound line to connect Missoula Great Falls and Lewis town toward Melstone.
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