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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
8
Correspondence from a corps of writers covers various local notices and updates in Teton County. Names, places, and events are summarized as brief items reflecting community happenings.
Jack Angus and Gertrude Edwards visited relatives in Collins while the Norwe gian church hosted a Sunday service. Community updates list moves, farm work, canal repairs, and personnel changes including Miss Dora Rustad joining the telephone office and district expenses and road fund items.
Equity for their Fourth of July picnic on the Teton river near Collins prepares for a community celebration with attendance from nearby areas including Bynum. Recounted events include land purchases by Axel Larson, summer visits from Elmer and Edward Erickson, and hospitality extended by Gerrit Janszen and neighbors. Weather boosts crops after heavy rains while mail service slows. a camp flood near the S.T. ranch prompts safety moves. Oscar Lee proves up his Chateau land claim with 150 acres of spring wheat in good condition. Community club postpones a meeting due to a recent storm.
Plans for the irrigation project and related yard work are noted with cost items like lawn sprinklers and miscellaneous charges. The record cites the ongoing commission docket and references a payment totaling 105.00 for a listed irrigation item.
The board presented the United States Bridge Co payment and multiple fund entries totaling 17370.91 dollars. Payments included Lowry bridge costs 1500.00 and July interests for E D Forrest totaling 900.00 2500.00 and 1350.00 across designated funds. The board adjourned sine die.
Public political notices run in this column from insertion until the August 29 primary at regular advertising rates. Announcements accepted from candidates of all political parties. Rates payable in advance.
A resident of Lewis and Clark, Cascade, and Teton counties for thirty five years announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Teton County. He is a freeholder and has always supported the Democratic party and pledges to serve honestly if nominated and elected.
A Republican candidate outlines his fifteen year county leadership, party affiliation, and pledge to an efficient economical administration and honest campaign to win the county treasurer’s office.
H W Timothy announces as a Republican candidate for Teton county treasurer, seeking August primary approval. He cites 15 years as bookkeeper and accountant and over two years at the county courthouse, pledging efficient administration if nominated and elected.
H A Prescott of Choteau Montana announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county clerk and recorder. He states the primary will be held August 29 and pledges an efficient personal administration if nominated and elected.
Charles S. McDonald declares his candidacy for a second term as representative subject to Republican voters decision in the August 29 primary.
William Miller announces his candidacy for the second term as sheriff. He notes initial withdrawal after Democratic primary results on August 29 and explains harsh reactions prompted his reconsideration to run this year.
R P Dean of Dupuyer Montana announces candidacy for Teton county sheriff subject to Republican voters decision at the primary on August 29. Dean, age 41, makes the declaration in a brief notice to the electorate.
Notice of contest filed by Matt Nordahl of Choteau Montana against Winfield McFarlane for homestead entry No 031110 in section 27 township 23 north range 5 west Montana Meridian alleging nonresidence and failure to improve since May 20 1915. Contest requires answer within twenty days after fourth publication or entry will be cancelled without right to hearing.
The text outlines filing requirements for affidavits of delivery or mailing for notices. It specifies that if delivered by registered mail the affidavit must name when and where mailed and include the postmaster's receipt. It also requests the recipient to state the post office for future notices. Dated in June and July 1916 with multiple publication dates.
For sale or trade for hens, Plymouth Rocks preferred. One bookcase and writing desk, one White sewing machine, drop head, gasoline and oil stoves and ovens, two heating stoves, two iron beds, cupboards and dishes, fourteen order tools, hood and vent pipe for range, 150 Mason jars, one phonograph and records. J W Chapel, at old McDermott place.
The Greek liner Patris arrived in New York after heavy towing attempts and three 4 1/4 inch steel hawsers parted under 31 ton strain. Three inch lines cost 29 cents a foot with a 23 ton breaking point, while six inch circumference lines break at 54 tons. Hamburg American ships Vaterland and Imperator used the largest hawsers in bulk.
Joe Brousett was crushed by a service elevator in Alexandria injuring his leg. He fainted but survived when the elevator halted. He later returned to work with a cork leg after doctors and an ambulance were summoned.
Julius West recounts in Soldiers of the Czar how Grand Duke Nicholas commanded General Russky to step forward then ordered a private to cut off the general’s epaulettes. The duke had the soldier transfer the insignia to his own shoulders, a playful method to promote Russky to adjutant general.
The knish, described as a heavy dumpling like dish with dough potatoes onions cheese kashe butter eggs and other cereals, costs five cents and four cents under wartime rules. It is billed as New York's eastside delicacy with fierce competition among shops issuing coupons and even certificates for prizes including a ride to Bellevue for ten knishes.
Mrs. Otto Lynam of Missoula Montana testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills eased spring kidney pain backache and rheumatic aches after heavy work left her tired and disrupted sleep. She reports being free from kidney trouble since and notes the 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the remedy.
Local ad copy urges homeowners to try Minnesota Paints and Linseed Oil for house and barn projects. Encourages quality paint and practical finish for yards and buildings in Saint Anthony neighborhood.
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