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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
1
The World at Large notes that the United States Hong Kong land and France are involved in peace talks. Germany is also negotiating for international peace efforts amid broader diplomatic activity.
A June 7 Mexico City quake following Madero's arrival kills 63, wounds 75, and destroys property worth 100000 dollars. The report notes political turmoil as the US Senate backs direct senate elections, and Carrie Nation dies at 66 after a long illness. Additional items cover sugar trust probes, Taft silver anniversary plans, tax disputes over Clark mansion, and China asking indemnity from Mexico for losses.
Grand Worthy Matron Mary J Powers of Great Falls paid the annual official visit to the local Order of the Eastern Star lodge last evening. She received a large attendance, spoke on the order’s principles, and refreshments followed the address.
The district court adjourned after a weekend session. Two Conrad men drew 3 and 5 year sentences for stealing a barrel of whisky. Armstrong faces state prison for a crime against nature. Cole and Collan denied cattle slaughter charges and are jailed for lack of bail. Adoptions occurred as L O Satre and wife adopted Margaret Wilson, Lars Otness and wife adopted Charles and Charlotte Simonton, and Lars Nassett and wife adopted a child from a Montana orphan home in Helena.
Mr Helget of Waterous Engine Works tested the new tire engine bought by Chateau. A ten hour run produced 275 gallons per minute through a 3 inch nozzle, with water level drop of 2 1/4 inches in the well. The test proved strong power and water output, and the town praises the machine and Mr Helget’s instruction to the engineers.
The letter explains grantings of right of way for public roads on homesteads. It states that against the government the claimant may not convey unperfected land, and against his own act only as Section 2288 U S Revised Statutes allows. It notes no adverse action when entrymen granted road rights to county authorities without consideration.
A large group of Teton county wool growers sold their clips during the latest week. Coffey and Wellenstein, I Leech, and N O Tutte were among sellers. Fort Benton buyer Chase acquired all listed lots and Coffey and Wellenstein wool fetched 1714 cents. Other prices were not advised.
Alex McLean rides in from his Saypo ranch as the Embroidery club plans a gathering next Saturday at Mrs Truchots home north of town. Mrs Longmuir hosts the Episcopal Guild today with many townspeople in attendance. Master Wallace Weaver shows off a new black and white Shetland pony bought by his father this week in Augusta. A.M. Walley family plans a summer stay at Sun River springs with three weeks on site. B J Landin of Dupuyer, juror in district court, wed Miss Christina Hollack last Thursday, ending a dull jury duty week.
Grand B. Christian and his wife are at Gilroy Hot Springs California where Mrs Christian has suffered inflammatory rheumatism for eleven weeks. Their stay is brief but brought noticeable improvement despite being held from by circumstances.
C. A. Skeels, longtime clerk in the Forest Supervisor Leavitt’s office, left Wednesday for Missoula to take a post in the district fiscal agent’s office. His departure is noted with regret by Chateau friends, and a successor is expected within days.
The Gem Bakery and Lodging House announces its new business at the old Sinclair stand after thorough renovation. Rooms are described as clean and comfortable and the Gem’s home baking is highly spoken of.
Mr and Mrs Jack Dowzer and their baby from Oklahoma arrived late week to visit Mrs D D Cale and relatives. Dowzer once ran a lumber business in Arkansas and has spent the last year in hardware in Oklahoma. Health concerns prompt a move to the Pacific coast region in search of a new site.
James J. Hill's Great Northern acquires the Alberta Central charter, potentially ending southward extension plans from Alberta through Montana. The Alberta Central line would connect the boundary with Pincher Creek and reach the Great Northern, linking Montana to the north country and to Hudson's Bay markets, with construction expected to begin soon and hundreds of miles in operation by next spring.
Augusta’s ball team set a new record by defeating Choteau on Sunday. Local players had off days with errors and wild throws but showed resilience as Choteau led early before Augusta surged ahead. A return game in Choteau is planned with hopes for fair play and improved play from Choteau next, as Conrad faces Choteau in the upcoming match.
Over the past week fine showers swept the region around Chateau. A rain on Monday stretched from the Burton beach to Dutton country, followed by heavy Tuesday storms in Fairfield with vivid electrical activity. More showers yesterday graced Willow coulee and surrounding areas.
Sealed proposals for a steel bridge across the Teton river on the county road near Choteau must be received by 0 o'clock a.m. on Thursday July 20 1911. Bid options include a 150 foot span or two 75 foot spans with concrete piers and 140 feet of pile approach. Bids require 10 percent certified check and double bid bond. plans to be supplied by bidders.
Thirteen applicants sat the state bar exam in Helena. Great Falls opens a new city playground. May mail handled at the Great Falls post office reaches over a million and a half. Savings banks slated for Livingston and Deer Lodge on June 27 and July 1. A large labor parade in Button. Amalgamated Copper secures Hauser Lake power plant valued at $15 million. Government wins $700 in three Northern Pacific 28 hour law cases. Major property transfer near Horse Prairie valley at $300,000. Green of Billings pleads guilty to census padding. 24 hours and $100 fine. Nelsor of Roundup dies by own hand. possible gambling loss motive. President Newman seeks start of irrigation project work in Milk River area. Helena attorney Word dies by self-inflicted gunshot. to be married Wednesday. W L King buys Valston ranch in Powell county for $111,000 to be divided among colonists. Neihart ore finds suggest $60 ounce silver, new mine work. Sheep herd near Big Indian Creek hit by bullets. 20 killed, dozens wounded. Wool Growers offer $1,500 reward. repeated raids worry herders.
Augustus Beach, a young ranch hand, was discovered Friday at the Hugh Robinson ranch with a severe throat wound. He denies knowledge of the incident, authorities suspect possible self harm, and he is hospitalized in Great Falls after an earlier collapse. He lay concealed in a hay mow for 24 hours before discovery.
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