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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
1
A subscription drive in Chateau has raised over two hundred dollars toward field prep equipment and start up costs for a town baseball club. A Friday evening meeting will form the organization, elect a manager, treasurer, and captain as players are urged to attend.
Mr. Clark the Gilman stock man bought seven Hereford bulls from the Cole and Halladay herd on the Reickhoff ranch north of Chateau. The cattle, all young and in fine shape, were shipped last Friday. Purchase price not disclosed. likely a good value given their quality.
Last week Mr and Mrs Albert Ras and their three children arrived from Marem Holland to Choteau. Ras is brother in law to rancher Peter Bauma and they plan to buy land and settle here. Interpreters note the family is impressed with their new surroundings and hope to become American citizens soon.
Judge Greene granted a divorce by default on June 10 to Frances Delaney from Thomas Delaney. The plaintiff prevailed as the defendant did not answer the complaint.
Mrs T A Jenkins from Great Falls arrives as organizer for the League of Women Voters in Choteau. A library meeting launches a local campaign with officers and committees named for child welfare protection of women industry American citizenship civil status of women and more. A convention and citizenship school of the 5th region will be held in Great Falls June 19 to 22.
A copper still built from a cream separator, copper tank and coils was found in an abandoned prairie shack near Bynum and seized by the sheriff after two nights of vigil. The owner fled and is unlikely to advertise recovery of the property.
County agent offers a small supply of high power gopher poison for brown gopher control. Those interested should contact the county agent immediately to place an order. J I Cain notes reliable bail insurance and suggests asking your neighbor.
Mrs Wm Hodgskiss met her daughter Ruby in Great Falls after Ruby returned from Butte where she taught at the high school. Ruby will spend the summer in Choteau with family. R P Reckards of the American Bank and Trust Co Great Falls attended a Stockmen's State Bank board meeting in Chateau. A dance at Belleview schoolhouse on Saturday June 19 raises funds for the Farm Bureau picnic on July 16. Bring your girl and a good supply of sandwiches or cake.
Chicago delegates end nine ballots with Harding and Coolidge as tentative frontrunners. Pledges of support come from Wood and Lovden camps, while Johnson gains backing from Montana delegates. Two factions seek a strong candidate to unite the party ahead of the San Francisco nominating convention.
Farm Bureau members of the county are invited to attend the Boy's Better Farming Camp on the evening of June 25. The program includes boys taking part and local talent musical numbers. Members wishing to attend should see their community chairman to obtain tickets.
Last Monday a new telegraph service for Chateau was inaugurated at the Milwaukee office. The system taps the Postal network at Great Falls linking Chateau directly to all points served, reducing reliance on telephone relays and offering a clear local advantage.
Mrs Henry Robinson traveled to Great Falls for a short visit this morning. Helen Gorham accompanied as a passenger on the Great Northern line during the same morning travel.
Sheriff’s force raided a moonshine operation on Chamberlain’s land near the Teton about 22 miles from Chateau. W. J. Martin and Tom Chamberlain were jailed awaiting arraignment after a still with a five gallon boiler and two barrels of liquor was seized. A prior capture in the week heightens alarm among locals about dry-law violations.
A ten week kindergarten course begins Monday June 21 in the first grade room of the public school from 9 to 12 Saturday five days a week. Mrs F R Anderson will lead with Hazel Trescott as assistant. Enrollment is twenty one with a June 28 close date.
Morning worship at 10 30 Sunday school at 11 30 Epworth League leads evening service A voyage of life songalogue readings music and songs The Mark gospel class meets Wednesday at 8 The Ladies Industrial meets Wednesday afternoon Ninth division chairs refreshments Epworth League meeting Friday evening League social Saturday Sulgrove lawn Patronage requested Proceeds help delegates to State Epworth League convention at Wolf Creek July 5 to 12
Report from Chateau yesterday morning notes the Sun River project main canal broke through ditch banks about six miles west of Fairfield. Large floodplain flooding occurred though no material damage reported yet. ditch damage estimates pending.
A county summary lists pupils who were neither tardy nor absent during the nine month term. It includes Grade I Albert Doughty Carl Peters and many others across grades II to VIII with names linked to districts Fairfield Farmington Power Deep Creek and more. Honorable mention honors went to students missing only one day or less.
David Hilger of Lewistown is rumored to run for the Democratic nomination for governor in August primaries and is registered at the Beaupre House.
Intermittent showers since Monday have soaked the county, bringing optimism for a strong harvest. Areas like Fairfield and Chateau reported good rains. late seeding should start promptly, worms harmed some crops, and grass is abundant, promising fattened stock before winter. Teton appears set for a comeback.
The Pine Ridge school led county honors with the highest average. Helen Gorham and Uriel Andrews placed second and third. Merwyn Lloyd, Norman Lloyd’s brother, also figures among top pupils. Ruth Sweat, County Supt. of Schools.
Frank Hawley comes back to Choteau from Presidio California where he received an honorable discharge from government service begun at the start of the war. He plans to stay in Choteau for the summer.
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