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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
1
News notes report a 3500-strong building trades strike in Vancouver. Across the nation observers note political maneuvers from Taft on trust busting, tariff disputes, and anticipated cotton yields while diplomats and veterans mark anniversaries and parades.
It is reported that Orange City railway promoters will arrive at Chateau about the 20th inst. They will be joined by two or three other parties accompanying W. L. Rieckhoff and John W. Hospers who were here briefly. The group will travel on to Choteau after returning from Chicago.
At the state board of education meeting in Helena, over a hundred Montana teachers received state certificates or life diplomas. Teton county recipients include Clara Anderson of Cut Bank, Mrs. Ismay Holland of Shelby, Verna Haas of Dupuyer, and life diploma awardees H. C. Thompson, Josephine V. Harrisson, and Elizabeth Davies.
Principal Homer C. Thompson, four years head of Chateau public schools, resigns to accept the principalship at Three Forks. His letter reached the board late last week amid regret from patrons. the move follows a salary increase and Thompson’s land interests near Three Forks. No successor yet. several applicants mentioned.
As the fiscal year ends June 30 the Bureau of Immigration adds up the past year and finds about 150 000 fewer new citizens than the previous year. The six months ending mid-1911 may total around 900 000 compared with 1 041 570 the prior year. The decline is attributed to weaker labor demand signaling broader prosperity shifts.
A Census bulletin reports nationwide population gains over the past decade with Montana division counties mostly rising. Seventeen Montana division counties declined while 82 counties grew by 50 percent or more, 21 rising under 5 percent and many in other ranges.
Postmaster General Hitchcock reports the US Post Office budget moved from a $17.5 million deficit to a $1 million annual surplus. He pledges penny postage as a key goal and predicts a new rate within a year as the deficit is wiped out.
An expert from the factory arrived in town yesterday to test the recently purchased fire apparatus. A very satisfactory demonstration was given yesterday afternoon and the engine performed as expected. Further tests and instructions in its use are being provided today.
Senator Dixon introduces a bill to raise efficiency of the organized militia. It provides militia officers in each state territory with extra pay amounting to 25 percent of the high grace enlisted rate, contingent on 20 to 45 drills per year. The measure allows militia call into U S service during emergencies.
W N Cochran of Conrad is in Chateau preparing a complete county directory for Teton including towns rural districts and every resident taxpayer. He has five assistants and aims to include an up to date authentic county map by Baker Ward of Choteau as a special feature.
The Week In Court notes jurors excused but most remain as a special venue is drawn. Cases include grand larceny guilty pleas with 18 month sentences, forgery, and a year prison term. Damages in Hannon vs GM Johnson reach 100 plus costs. A $2137.50 verdict with interest awarded in Willams vs Griffith. Continuous sessions expected into next week with burglary case Kampenaar awaiting decision.
A dispatch from Helena reports Ray Holmick has been named past master at Bynum. Billy Hildreth remains in Drady while Mrs. M. A. Wilcox travels to the ranch. Glen Luther returns home for the summer from Bozeman after attending the State Agricultural College the past year.
B J Boorman the lumber man visited Choteau last week and expressed optimism about the town's chances for a railroad. He believes the project would benefit the area and boost local commerce.
Miss Esther Buzzell, a former Kalispell high school student, is a member of the graduating class. The commencement exercises are scheduled to be held this week.
Miss Carrie Hughes and Leslie Petti, former O'Te ton County high school students, graduate with honors from Great Jfalls high school this evening.
Miss Hazel K Cone who taught the Farmington school primary department this past year has gone to her former home at Shipcton Wisconsin for the summer.
SherrT McKenzie reports Chas. Lukenbill will serve 18 months for horse stealing and Wendell Combs receives a year for forgery after recent court actions.
H Beaupre from Sweet Grass visits as Doc notes O Neal Beaupre's large grain crop looks strong. Plow work continues to break land for next season. J W Shields and wife with Miss Jessie Shields of Conrad visit on Tuesday. Jack drives a new high wheeled car.
H. L. Halladay joins the autoist ranks by buying a Cadillac from Jos. Baart. The Raymond to Choteau trip is shortened for him. Choteau boys returning from college include Will Hodgskis and Rupert Ward who arrived Friday after study at Bozeman.
The A L Halladay ranch five miles north of Chateau has been sold to Mr Myer of Town. The fraction under 5% per acre. Myer takes possession about the 20th. The 400 to 200 acre property is well watered and sited. Halladay plans to move near Chateau to dairy with Jersey cattle.
Deputy Moran returned Tuesday evening from Conrad overseeing Charles Coleman and Val Cole who were arrested recently near Walior for alleged cattle slaughter. Attorneys Ryan and Robinson visit from Conrad. Ryan welcomed twins last week with Mrs. Ryan and two new daughters thriving.
Justice of the Peace Daniel Eagen of Sweet Grass attends the district court as one of the most noticed men. He is described as the biggest justice in Teton county unless H. F. Guth is the exception.
Karl f Talladay has just come home from Ames Iowa where he attends the Agricultural college and is very pleased with the school. His brother Ray remains in Valparaiso Indiana where he is still a student.
The team plans to travel to Augusta for a game next Sunday with many cars expected to carry players and fans. A concerted effort is under way to maximize the crowds following the team.
J B Wodyskiss known as Eddie comes home from Montana Agricultural College Bozeman after completing his junior year He departed yesterday for Columbia Beach Oregon to attend the annual conference of northwest college students as a representative
At noon on Tuesday Proprietor Weaver of the Beaupre arranged a scene for a photo. Kh N Haugen reported to the scene and captured a view showing eleven autos and guests filling three porches of the hotel.
D. A. Penry and wife with their young son stayed with Choteau friends Monday and Tuesday. The Penrys, former Choteau residents, were early leaders in Teton County with Penry serving as assessor and Mrs. Penry as schools superintendent.
Diamond R Brown of Browning returns to Choteau with the aim of placing a monument on his daughter's grave in Chateau 1800. He and Jas Gibson traveled west together in 1806, later reuniting in Montana as witnesses to the state’s rough pioneer days and ongoing development.
News from Miles City states an aviation meet is scheduled for June 21 and 22. Other items note graduates from the State School of Mines at Butte, a youth’s death by own action at Malta, and mining prospects in Neibart mines.
Wm. Cowgill received his commission as postmaster at Chateau to succeed UC OH Drake. An order issued last week increases the salary of the office from 1400 to 1500 dollars annually.
Complete list of uncalled letters for the week ending June 5 1911 at the Chateau post office. Call for names including J. H. Kane and William Cowgill D P M.
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