All Counties Report Rain Brightening Montana Crop Outlook
The Montana office of Agriculture reports rainfall across 23 counties with excellent growing weather. Damage from cutworm is limited to a small area and unlikely to seriously affect statewide crops. Alfalfa is in good condition, grain seeding near 70 percent of normal, Musselshell and Yellowstone counties short on labor, but overall production may offset last year's setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
D. ‘Greenfield
Mussellshell
Yellowstone
Montana
Terrific storm strikes Havre
A wind storm battered Havre Tuesday evening with damage estimated at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. Small buildings were lifted, larger roofs torn off, and many windows shattered. Cars were blown off their foundations, service lines were cut, and Havre remained in darkness until midnight. The storm moved toward Chinook without further damage reported.
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Havre
Chinook
Choteau Forms Ball Club and Elects Officers
A Choteau meeting last Friday organized a new ball club and elected W H Gorham manager E J Liptak secretary and treasurer. About two hundred dollars in subscriptions and deposits were handed to Liptak who becomes receiver for all club funds. Players will choose their captain later and an early game with Augusta is anticipated.
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Choteau Ball Club
Ww. H. Gorham
E. J. Liptak
Chateau
Gorham
Augusta
Thriving Chateau Creamery Boosts Local Economy
The Chateau creamery under T A Smith has expanded to a larger facility and now produces 3000 pounds of butter weekly while launching a promising ice cream line. Last month farmers received about $6000 from milk sales, a payroll comparable to larger manufacturers, signaling strong local growth and a foundation for future prosperity.
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Pike’s Peak
Choteau
Choteau Creamery
T. A. Smith
Chateau
Chotea
Teton County
Local marriage licenses issued by Clerk Ja cobson
Two licenses were issued last week by Clerk B. M. Jacobson. The couples were Alice A. Martinez and Shirley A. Wallace of Chateau, and Estelle J. Weir and Siver Nelson of Great Falls.
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B. M. Jacobson
Alice A. Martinez
Shirley A. Wallace
Chateau
Estelle J. Weir
Siver
Nelson
Great Falls
St Stephens Episcopal Church Announces Services and Bishop Visit
St Stephens Episcopal Church invites parishioners to services this Sunday at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday school at 12. Bishop Faber will preach both morning and evening next Sunday. Ladies invited to attend in suits coats and hats at latest cost at Choteau Mercantile Co.
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Faber
Choteau Mercantile Co
Wool Market Shows Resilient Prices for Montana Clips
David Reay of Silverman & Co. says Montana wool is not a drug on the market. He contracts clips statewide and advances 25 cents per pound on consignment, forecasting last year’s prices and preventing a feared slump for Teton County stockmen.
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Great Falls Tribune
Montana
David Reay
Chateau
Silverman & Co
Hot Chicago
Iis
Reay
Enthusiastic Crowd at Boys Camp Opens Week
The Boys' Better Farming Camp opened Monday with 26 eager youngsters attending. A. J. Ogaard of Bozeman assists Mr. Clarkson, and local speakers fill the schedule while D. W. Walters of Cascade county coaches wrestlers. The week aims to spark interest in farming and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ogaard
Extension Agronomist
Bozeman
D. W. Walters
Cascade County
Thresher School Program Outline for June 29 30
The thresher school in this city on June 29 and 30 will cover topics from 10:00 for School to 3:00 repairing of rig. Sessions include development of threshers alfalfa and clover threshing, feeder and band cutters, separating grain from chaff, the thresherman and farmer roles in grain saving, and association meetings with general discussion.
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Thresher
Thresherman’s
Thresherman's Association
Thresherman’s Association
jRepair
Church Notices with July Conference Events
Divine worship at 10:30 Sunday morning and 7:30 sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at 11:30. Epworth League at 6:30. Study in Mark on Wednesday evening. Choir practice Friday evening. Last quarterly conferences will be held Saturday night, July 3. Rev. J A Martin district superintendent will preach Sunday morning, July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
J. A. Martin
Stillman and Martin arraigned on felony charges
J. Stillman and Wm. Martin, held in the county jail, were arraigned on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and making whiskey. Both were bound over to the district court on bonds of five hundred dollars each. Stillman was brought from Canada on a warrant sworn by Wm. Wallace, while Martin was linked to a still found on the Chamberlain ranch on the Teton. Neither has yet posted bail and both remain in sheriff custody.
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Cc. J. Stillman
Wm. Martin
Stillman
Canada
Wm. Wallace
Martin
Sherriff
Chamberlain Ranch
The
Teton
Postmaster Choteau Receives Four Year Commission
After months of waiting, G. C. Core was officially commissioned as Postmaster for Choteau. The four year term runs from May 10, 1920, with the office likely to stay at its current location. Core is described as capable and personable, pleasing patrons amid the news.
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G. C. Core
Choteau
Montana Retail Merchants to Convene in Great Falls
The Great Falls Merchants Association with the Commercial Club plans a statewide gathering July 12 14 featuring a picnic at the Big Dam a banquet and the president’s ball. A Black Eagle band concert precedes the ball with national and Montana speakers and plans for hotel accommodations and Glacier Park tour.
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Great Falls Merchants Association
Commercial’ Club
Montana
Great Falls
Big Dam
eBlack Eaglé Band
Glacier Park
Hilger Shifts to Lieutenant Governor Bid
Finn David Hilger of Lewistown, a noted financier, enters the race for lieutenant governor on the Democratic ticket, opposing Great Falls Mayor Newman. The veteran Democrats campaign across the state with Sam Stephenson and O Grady visiting Choteau, Bynum, and Pendroy last week.
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David Hilger
Lewistown
Hilger
Newman
Great Falls
Sam Stephenson
O’grady
Choteau
Bynum and
Péndroy
Chateau Rifle Association Elects Officers for 1920
A meeting at the Smith and Liptak office on June 18 elects officers for 1920 and plans for range renovations and upcoming events. The group aims to boost indoor practice, with a 1200 yard outdoor range soon ready for use and welcomes new members to join the local organization.
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Chateau Rifle Association
Smith & Liptak
Organiagtion
P H Crossen Heads Extended Idaho Business Trip
P H Crossen departed yesterday for an extended business trip to Idaho to meet clients and inspect operations.
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P. H. Crossen
Idaho
Ford touring cars for hire without driver
Several Ford touring cars in good condition for hire without driver to responsible persons. Taylor Garage. 52tf.
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Taylor Garage
Popular Young Couple Weds in Chateau Ceremony
Alee A. Martine and Shirley A. Wallace wed Tuesday at eleven in the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Stong officiating. Miss Ethel Wallace served as bridesmaid and Elmer Weaver as best man. Family only attended. breakfast for fourteen followed at the Martine home before a camping trip likely to Glacier Park. The couple will reside in Bole where the groom works at the State Bank.
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Alee A. Martine
Shirley A. Wallace
Maraige
Stong
Chateau
Ethel Wallace
Elmer Weaver
Martine
Anelude
Glacier Park
Bole
Bird Man Visits Choteau For Aerial Ride
A Thompson Aircraft Co pilot brought a plane to Choteau last Tuesday night and offered local residents short flights for fifteen dollars. Several trips were flown with passengers praising the view from above, though many felt the price was too high for wide use. The plane later departed for Conrad Valier and other northern points.
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Thompson Aircraft Co
Choteau
Conrad
Valier
Shower Honors June Bride Alice Martine
Alice Martine, bride to Shirley A. Wallace, was honored at a shower hosted Friday at Mrs. Oscar Jeanis's home. Hostesses Gladys Martine and Mabel Steele decorated with yellow and white flowers and a rainbow theme. Guests included Grace Reiding, Harriet Streeter, Nell O Neill, Etta Roberts, Ethel Wallace, and others. A salad course followed a towel hemming activity and recipe writing.
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Alice Martine
Shirley A. Wallace
Oscar Jeanis
Gladys Martine
Mabel Steele
Grace Reiding
Harriet Streeter
Nell O’neil
Etta Roberts
Ethel Wallace
Beulah Sprinkle
Clara Carson
Elizabeth Kraber
Dollie Graves
Joy Graves
Agnes Schlecht
Mildred Houck
Lilian Crawford
David Lestrud
Hattie Miller
Mesdames Joanis
Hale
Stephens
Martine
Steele
Wallace and Ledgerwood
Harvard Man Sam D Chase Visits Wagnild Ranch
Mr Sam D Chase of Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts spends the week at the Wagnild ranch near Choteau. He is described as visiting the area for a stay and to observe local ranch life.
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Sam .D. Chase
Harvard University
Cambridge, Mass
Wagnild Ranch
Choteau
Chateau Choral Club Formed Under Prof Keyes In Great Falls
The Chateau Choral Club, a new local organization directed by Prof. Keyes of Great Falls, has held two meetings and shows promising musical talent. Keyes previously directed a successful group at Fairfield, and the club hopes for public support and future concert performances.
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The
Chateau Choral Club
Prof. Keyes
Great Falls
Fairfield
Farmers hired for grading at new high school site
The High School Board will employ several teams of farmers to grade around the new High School Building. Work starts Monday June 28 and will likely last three weeks. Notify the undersigned before next Monday. Wagons must have dump boards. Wage nine dollars for nine hours. John W. Hall telephones 100, 105wW.
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John W. Hall
Moran Bride Marries Arkansas Native in Great Falls
Dr Fred Moran, Montana veterinarian and Chateau resident, wed Miss Orrine Smith of Russellville Arkansas at First Presbyterian Church Great Falls last Tuesday. The ceremony followed years of romance started at Michigan State College with bride’s maid Kathryne Adams Sun Rivers and best man Charles Scherrer. After a wedding dinner at the Gerald the couple left for a brief honeymoon and expect to reach Choteau later this week.
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First Presbyterian Church
Great Falls
Fred Moran
Marrage
Orrine Smith
Russellville
Arkansas
Michigan State College
Moran
Montana
Airfield
Chateau
Charles Scherrer
Choteau
Foreclosure Decree Granted in Valier Court Case
Last week Judge Greene granted a foreclosure decree to First National Bank of Valier against J. Samuel Bowers and others. W. L. Bullock of Valier served as attorney for the bank.
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Federal Reserve Banking System
Federal Reserve Bank
First National Bank
Thresher School
Ver
Methodist’ Episcopal
Harry T. Stong
Sheriff
Finn
Rifle Association Meeting
Citizens State Bank
PR. Moran
Benedict
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