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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
1
Taxpayers had paid about 80 000 to the county treasurer Otto Wagnild by closing time Tuesday with roughly 4 000 in protested taxes. Only 98 000 remained to be collected for the last half of 1925. Delinquents cited forgetfulness and adjustment to the new twice yearly payment schedule.
Drilling at the X. F. Hoeschen farm three miles east of Pendroy was resumed after a shutdown. The well has reached about 1700 feet with hopes high for commercial production as logs support E. B. Emrick’s geological estimates. Mr and Mrs C H Connor of Chateau reported Pondera County residents are excited about the prospects.
J C Morgan was Tuesday evening appointed to membership on the cemetery board, succeeding Dr. Henry Beaupre now of Sunburst, at a joint meeting of the board and the city council. Plans were discussed to install a four inch water main to irrigate the cemetery, replacing the one inch line. action was deferred. Permanent lot markers are to be procured and installed immediately.
Petition drive completes for repeal of prohibition with 2644 validated names from Silver Bow Butte on file at Helena. Montana Association Against Prohibition sponsors the measure with counties listing certified signatures including Cascade 263 and Missoula 851 among others.
A fire of unclear origin destroyed two large barns on the Geo F Miller ranch on Deep Creek west of Chateau last Friday night. No livestock was in the structures and little machinery remained. Miller carried $1900 insurance. lumber replacement is estimated at $5300. Suspected arson by a careless camper or fisherman.
Four cows owned by Miss Eliza Pope near Fairfield died after drinking shallow pond water with sand, causing fatal inflammation. County Agent Robert Clarkson and Dr. B O Fisher found the cause. another local cow died similarly. A separate disease cracks cow skin but is non communicable and not a danger of broader outbreak. Also reported: Irene Cleary and Vincent Ward wed at Great Falls with plans for Belleview residence.
Soo Son, a Montana pioneer long known in Cha teau, will take over the Beaupre Hotel dining room starting Saturday June 5. The cafe on South Main Avenue near the courthouse, operated by Son, will close after tomorrow.
Fred Perry of Chateau Montana longtime resident died at his ranch home five miles north of Chateau after April 26 accident and subsequent illness He was born February 28 1867 in Jones county Iowa came to Montana in 1887 married Alma Gleason in 1895 left four children and survived by family Odd Fellow funeral held at Chateau lodge with community turnout and scripture sermon
T. A. Meagher a Choteau garage and real estate broker and former Teton representative in the Montana House announces Democratic candidacy for state senate from Teton county in the August primary. W. E. Howard of Choteau also announces as Democratic nominee for county commissioner in the August 3 primary. he is proprietor of the Howard Grocery.
Cattle range in the Lewis and Clark Forest is good and ahead of normal for this time, based on reports from Forest Supervisor E. H. Myrick and Deputy Supervisor A. D. Moir who has been inspecting the area for ten days. Grass is excellent but moisture is scarce and rain is needed. Cattle access is expanding, with most cattle to be in by mid month. Trail crews are building in Willow Creek and other points. a two mile road from the forest boundary on the north fork of the Dearborn to Devil's Glen will improve timber access for local stockmen. No fires reported yet this season, but 50 fires have occurred in the district, with 37 due to human carelessness. campers and fishermen urged to prevent fires.
Chateau Post No. 6 of the American Legion reports a shipment of World War trophies from the U S Property and Disbursing Officer. The items include a German Maxim machine gun with tripod and a Uhlan lance. Trophies of this nature go to veterans organizations on request and cannot be given to individuals, remaining in the post custody for display until permanent disposition is arranged.
Dr Geo E Keller, who recently reported purchasing the hospital equipment from Mrs Charles T Wood, assumed possession of the Glenloyd Hospital premises on Tuesday June 1 and is conducting the business under the same name. Mr and Mrs Wood plan to stay in Chateau until July 1 to close affairs.
Memorial Day was quietly observed in town with many residents traveling to nearby mountains. Legion members and veterans, joined by fraternal delegations, led a procession to the cemetery for memorial services at the graves of deceased soldiers and lodge members, with decorations by auxiliary members and friends.
The American Legion Auxiliary reports proceeds of 32.00 from last Friday's buddy poppy sale. Poppies sold at 10 cents each with some buyers paying 40 cents, all sold before noon in Chateau. Funds support child welfare for veterans families and veteran rehabilitation programs.
Mr and Mrs H H Bleecker and family from Fairfield were Choteau visitors Tuesday.
County Agent Robert Clarkson reports Jupiter Pluvius must deliver enough moisture in the next 27 days to meet the June average of 3.07 inches based on 13 years of observations. He notes May's average is 1.7 inches, with this May totaling 0.65 inches. Historical May rainfall figures from 1905 to 1925 range from 0.10 to 4.47 inches.
The Chateau public library will extend hours in summer. It opens Tuesday evenings from 7 30 to 8 30 and Saturday afternoons from 3 30 to 5 30 during June July and August.
Eleven Chateau golf fans played in match games on the local course Monday. The course was expanded to nine holes and improved in shape by the golf club since last spring. Results include Bert I. Packer and Clarence Looney tying. C. S. McDonald defeating T. H. Pridham. James Eckford defeating John Hannan. Dr H J McGregor beating G C Core. and R F Baillie and Clinton Core tying in a threesome with Robert Clarkson.
Mrs Jennie Green and family and Miss Helen Gorham departed last Friday to return to Cheney and Spokane Washington after a week’s visit at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Gorham.
Great Falls capitalist J. M. Ryan praised Montana and Pendroy area prospects while in Chateau. He uses weekly papers to spark interest among eastern land seekers and cited Pendroy’s strong farmers, real estate success, and potential oil prospects in northern Teton County as a future boon for the region.
J R Young sheared twelve purebred ram bouillet ewes for A B Guthrie cashier of Stockmens State Bank. Average fleece weighed 15 1 3 pounds with a buck exceeding 35 pounds. Three remaining ewes kept the average, one at 19 pounds. Sheep bought near Deer Lodge last fall and grazed on Guthrie place north of Choteau. Lambing this spring added eight buck and seven ewe lambs.
George W. Magee, Chateau attorney, announced last week his bid for the Republican nomination for county attorney at the August 3 primary. Magee previously served as county attorney in 1921 and 1922 and has since practiced privately.
Lewis Penwell, president of the state fair, returned from Washington and New York and urged sheepmen not to be discouraged by current wool prices. He predicts that prices will rise.
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