Teton and Choteau chronicles of irrigation and a grim murder
The article recounts early irrigation by two ranchers on Spring Creek and the Teton river inspiring nearby settlers to dig ditches. It details the hangman’s tree tale near Chateau, early cattle outfits, and the first degree murder case involving Peebo and the subsequent jailyard execution in Choteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hannan
Choteau
Taylor
John J. Hannan
Old Town
Spring Creek
Teton River
Chateau
Teton County
Henry F. Freeman
Sam Spencer
John Spencer
Sunriver
Bill Clark
Coffey & Wellenstein
Pendroy
George Coffey
Coffey & Wellenstein Ranch
Clark
Wallace
Truchot
Montana
France
Europe
Corral
Canada
Pambrun
Quarter Circle T
Zimmerman
Aug
Billy Welsh
Peebo
Billy
Hagen
Peigan
Penddoreillcs
Montana Progress Tied To Unselfish Pioneers And Troopers
The piece credits North Central Montana’s advancement to diverse groups including priests who explored distant wildernesses, ranchers and cowboys extending commerce, and even various tradesmen. It notes settlers tired of raids and the arrival of U S troopers as professional bushwhackers, highlighting American efficiency during frontier conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Montana
O. K. Montana
New State License Required for All Mercantile Establishments
A new law requires every commercial institution handling goods to obtain a state license paid through the state board of equalization. Notices go to about 10,000 mercantile establishments with licenses expiring Dec 31. Fees vary by store count, with penalties of 25 to 100 dollars per day for operating without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Helena
State General Fund
Impartial Conclusion Your Baby Cries
A brief item notes a crying baby and nearby neighborly sounds. The phrasing hints at a local, possibly humorous exchange about noise between households. No specific names, places, dates, or organizations are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Difficult Task Faces Agricultural Adjustment Special to the Acantha
Bozeman Montana June 4 Farmers face a daunting challenge as the Agricultural Adjustment act aims to assist individuals while the main hurdle remains clearing massive wheat surpluses. US carryover stands near 375 million bushels after war era gains, with Europe expanding wheat output and tariffs shaping global demand.
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Bozemia
Mont
United States
Europe
Canada
Australia
France
Italy
Annual Beef Cattle Shipments From Montana Peak in 1926
Montana shipments of beef cattle to major markets averaged 307 846 head annually from 1920 through 1932. The peak was 504 000 head in 1926, while 1932 saw 215 000 head shipped. Hog and sheep statistics also noted for 1931 1932 and livestock population figures as of January 1 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Department of Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Charles Dawley Named Electric City Police Chief
Mayor Martin Grinde of Great Falls announces Captain Charles Dawley as chief of police succeeding Chief Fred Lotter who resigned at retirement age. Dawley has 30 years in Great Falls, serves in Company I 163rd Infantry Montana National Guard, and was longtime manager for John Lesle Paper Co. in Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Grinde
Great Falls
Charles Dawley
Fred Lotter
Dawley
163Rd Infantry
Montana National Guard
Montana
John Lesle
Ancient Pottery Found by Cave Explorers in Czechoslovakia
Cave explorers in Czechoslovakia recently uncovered valuable ancient pottery. The caves show signs of occupation by prehistoric humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Estray Sale Notice at Nick Wellenstein Ranch Montana
Deputy Livestock Inspector to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at Nick Wellenstein ranch northwest of Pendrey Montana on Sunday in July 1983 at 2 p.m. One 4-year-old red and white white-faced steer with one horn branded on right ribs found and taken up at the described ranch. J. L. Billings. First pub June 8, last June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Wellenstein
Pendrey
Montana
Estray
J. L. Billings
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Teton and Choteau
Lewis and Clark
Missouri
R. S. Ford
Thomas Dunn
Deer Lodge
Frank Truchot
Dearborn
Old Agency
Dearborn Ranch
Francis Pambrun
Mr. Truchot
Oregon City
Oregon
Mr. Pambrun
Old Chouteau County
the Mountain States Tel. & Tel. Co
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Electric City
Helf
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