Bridge project favored by Cascade and Teton counties
Commissioners Miller and Marale of Teton county joined Cascade officials at a public meeting in Simms last Friday. They endorsed a planned inter county Sun River bridge with work to start this fall and costs to be shared equally. Discussion included possibly bonding for bridges and using undeveloped lands to fund future needs. Local delegates from Chateau on the Park to the Park highway attended.
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Cascade
Feton
Simms
Sun River
Simme
Miller
Marale
Teton County
Messrs. Cowgill
Leavitt
Weaver
Chateau
Global and Domestic News Briefs From The Era
Nine governors back Taft for president while Rock Island Telegraphers win a salary raise. Indiana touts the longest improved stone and gravel road mileage. The Maine burial at sea set for March 15. South Carolina tea production hit two thousand pounds last year with some sold at 41 cents per pound. Britain faces a million-strong coal strike crippling iron and other sectors with talk of government intervention. Dr. Wylie may resign over Agriculture Department management. Senator Lodge warns peace treaties could force U.S. explanations about the Canal Zone. American residents in Mexico flee amid revolution fears. Southern California drought ends after heavy rains hurting crops and livestock. Pekin and Tientsin suffer looting and murder. foreign troops dispersed unrest. China faces famine and funding woes. mutiny feared. Sun Yat Sen urged to lead an army for order.
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Pekio
Tien Tsin
China
Sun Yat Sen
Examination Results of Recent Teachers' Exams
Grading of 159 manuscripts from 23 sets completed. Four sets sent to other counties. Certificates issued: first Zay Carson. second Ciara Hartung, Mrs. Riechel, Brady, Myrtle Heden, Lark Donald, Mrs. Crawford. third Kathryn Campbell, Blackleaf, Ruth Tallman, Pairfield, Phorise Pierson, Walier. History and reading toughest. Next exam at end of April.
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Zay Carson
Chateau
Ciara Hartung
Basin Social Notes Record Winter Travel and Moves
Lake Basin residents report visitors and transfers as families spend time in Chateau Power and Great Falls. C N Dickenson of Great Falls Meat Co. collected mutton sheep, August Shoquist and Carl Burrows traveled to Power, Fete Higgins moved his house westward, Higgins family staying in Great Falls for winter, Crossen family in Chateau during the storm, Osn and J E Johnson to Simms, August Shequist builds an addition, Linder travels to Chateau to assist an ill brother, Mrs Thorne and children visit Martin. Martin heads to Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wom. Harris
Chateau
C. N. Dickenson
Great Falls Meat Co
Great Falls
Cole Bros
Guild sale at Hirshberg store every Wednesday and Saturday
Notice states the Guild will sell Leat pastries bread and home made candies at the Hirshberg store each Wednesday and Saturday.
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Hirshberg
Conrad carpenter kills self after domestic dispute
Garvey Sisler a 43 year old Conrad carpenter shot his wife and killed himself in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday. The wife survived and is in the hospital with no operation planned until she regains strength. Sisler died a day later and his body was sent to Iowa for burial. The couple had two children and letters found at the scene show premeditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvey Sisler
Conrad Carpenter
Sisler
Iowa
Conrad
Local Residents Arrive and Return from Nearby Towns
Additional Local residents visited the area with several travelers in town from Fairfield this week. Travelers included A. M. Tourtelette of the Walier project and George Harris who drove in Tuesday. Mort Hirshberg returned Monday after a brief Balls business trip.
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A. M. Tourtelette
Walier Project
George Harris
Fairfield
Mort Hirshberg
George Linder Improves After Pneumonia Illness at Russell
George Linder has been ill with pneumonia at the Russell restaurant but is reported to be improving rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Bateman
George Linder
Russell
Family Liquor Store Closed by Principal Creditor
The family liquor store was closed Tuesday by Mr. Clayton, the principal creditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
J N Ralston Aids County Assessor Office In Rush Season
J N Ralston assists in the county assessor’s office during the busy rush season, helping with property valuations, records, and neighbor inquiries as the workload peaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Ralston
Connor active in Conrad business and coroner role
H. Connor attends county business in Conrad this week and serves as coroner in the Sisler murder investigation and related death by own action case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Connor
Conrad
Sisler
Bateman Visits Deep Creek Ranch for Concert
Arthur Bateman came from the ranch on Deep Creek to attend a concert and spent time visiting relatives until the end of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bateman
Deep Creek
John Jackson Rebounds To Stand On His Feet Again
John Jackson has regained strength and is up and above the house once more, cheering his many friends who are glad to see him recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackson
Maud Wilcox Recovers at Parents Ranch Home
Miss Maud Wilcox who underwent an operation in Great Stalls has returned home to her parents ranch south of town for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Wilcox
Mrs Heighton Returns Home After Surgery
Mrs Chas Heighton has returned home from Great Falls where she recently underwent a surgical operation. She is much improved in health.
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Chas. Heighton
Great Falls
Visit of Miss Mabel Zimmerman to Fairfield Family
Miss Mabel Zimmerman from Fairfield spent a short visit Tuesday with her sister Mrs W J Dorrington and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Zimmerman
Fairfield Tuesayay
W. J. Dorrington
Reverend Heizer Leads Dutton Methodist Services
In Dutton the Reverend Heizer conducts services for the Methodist congregations after the town completes a new church building, marking a milestone for the faith community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heizer
Dutton
Honor student Flor ence Leech of Dupuyer named
Among the honor students at the state university this year is Miss Flor ence Leech of Dupuyer, a graduate of the Teton County high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Florence Leech
Dupuyer
Teton County High School
University of Montana
Game law convictions affect Dupuyer county
W J Dorrington district game warden has secured two convictions for violation of the game laws in Dupuyer county. The ruling reinforces enforcement of wildlife regulations and signals ongoing investigations by local authorities.
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W.J. Dorrington
Dupuyer
Geo I Smiths to Take Up Residence on Fruit Farm
It is reported that Geo I Smith and his wife will shortly take up their residence on their fruit farm in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, I. Smith
Washingto
Krofft Returns From Georgia Horse Shipment
Chas Krofft of the upper Teton returned Monday from a trip not taken to Georgia. He had shipped a group of horses southward about six weeks ago.
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Chas. Krofft
Upper Teton
Georgia
Rev Van Orsdel to Lead Services and Conference
Rev W W Van Orsdel will conduct services and the quarterly conference in Chateau on the last Sunday in March. It will be his final visit for the present conference year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. van Orsdel
Chateau
Brother van
Lenten Tea Planned by Mrs Weaver and Mrs Dotterer
Mrs Weaver and Mrs Dotterer will host a lenten tea for Guild members and friends on Thursday afternoon March 14 at the Beaupre. Everyone is invited.
Teton Defeats Belt In High School Basketball Clash
Teton boys beat Belt high 26 to 19 in a Friday night game as Crawford led Belt with nine goals for Aleton. Burrell Crawford McDonald Parker and Monkman starred for Teton while Morris Gossack Dorchak Werre and McConkey led Bell. A second-team town game followed with a 19 to 6 result in favor of the town team.
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Teton Boys
Belt High
Teton
Belt
Crawford
Aleton
Parker
McDonald
Burrell
Gossack
Morris
Cordal
Bell
Monkman
Dorchak
Werre
McConkey
Hodgekiss Hall
Old College
High School
Cowgill
Ef. Burrell
Monroe
Richards
E. Corson
Luther
McGregor
McCrea
Trucht
R. Carson
Smith
County Appeals In District 27 Superintendent Decision
One party to an appeal filed Tuesday against the county superintendent’s ruling in creating School District Number 27 seeks reversal. The case centers on the district’s establishment and the legality of the superintendent’s order.
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Uesday
Marion Anderson Enters State University in Missouri
Miss Marion Anderson, who left Cheteau last summer with her mother and sister for Corona California, has entered the University at Columbia Missouri. She was a student there formerly and has now returned to continue her course.
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Acantha
Marion Anderson
Cheteau
Corona
Cal
The
State University At
Columbia, Mo
Strain Brothers Acquire W H George Home In Great Falls
By a recently consummated deal W J Strain a well known merchant and member of Strain Brothers has acquired ownership of the W H George home at 416 Second Avenue North and has already taken possession.
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W .J. Strain
Strain Brothers
Hels
W. H. George
Second Avenue North
Great Falls
Bynum Residents Push Plan for New School District
Lewis Erickson and other residents appeared before the commissioners in support of forming a new district from the southern part of the Bynum district. An appeal had been taken from the county superintendent's decision creating the district.
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Lewis Erickson
Bynum
Ganone Undergoes Operation Amid Tuberculosis Doubts
A letter from FE WI Ganong to Sheriff McKerzie reports Mra Ganone underwent an operation by Dr St John in Chicago. Thorough tuberculosis tests showed no signs of the disease, and hopeful prospects for recovery were expressed.
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FE. WI
High School Team Competes in Bozenan Baseball Event
The high school team, led by Principal Toan, travels to Bozenan for a regional baseball tournament and an impromptu sneaking contest. Players listed include Sam Crawford, Victor Parker, Denzel McDonald, Gordon Monkman, Roger Burrell, and Howard Burrell.
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Hove
Toan
Bozenan
Sam Crawford
Victor Parker
Denzel McDonald
Gordon Monkman
Roger Burrell
Howard Burrell
Yellowstone elk relocation plan shifts animals to Bitterroot valley
Yellowstone officials move elk to different state sections to reduce herd numbers. Two train loads have been sent to the Bitterroot valley. Banker G M Coffey has received a shipment offer for the area. The issue is referred to game officers.
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Yellowstone National Park
Bitter Root Valley
G. M. Coffey
License to marry issued in Great Falls for Earl Yeager and Gladys Heyward
The license to wed was granted Tuesday in Great Falls to Earl Yeager and Miss Gladys Heyward of Chateau. Details of the wedding are not provided. Yeager is noted in southern Seton county. Heyward is the daughter of Mr Heyward who works at the Connor shop and recently moved from Collins. The Acantha offers best wishes.
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Great Falls
Earl Yeager
Gladys Heyward
Chateau
Arartha
Mr. Yeager
Seton County
Heyward
Connor
Collins
Acantha
Paul Jacobson Sells 100 Horses At Saturday Auction
Paul Jacobson travels to Conrad on Saturday to auction about 100 head of horses for Leech Bros of Dupuyer. His growing local reputation as an auctioneer is noted as bidders from other towns such as Great Falls are turned away in future sales.
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Paul Jacobson
Conrad
Leech Bros
Dupuyer
Jacobson
Great Falls
Paul
Law As To New School Districts
The county superintendent announces two new districts 27 and 32 formed from parts of existing districts. The amended codes require petitions by at least ten census children and protests only from residents within the proposed district, with final decisions by the county superintendent or board of county commissioners.
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Dupuyer
Raymond
Bynum
Board of County Commissioners
Brown
Chateau Rod and Gun Club Formed At Court House
Local sportsmen organized the Chateau Rod and Gun club at the courthouse on Saturday. Officers named are Wm J Dorrington president Chas Wymer vice president Co J B Stephens secretary C S Parker treasurer J M Chapman Paul Jacobson and Clarence Looney. Club aims include stocking streams near Choteau with trout protecting fish and game aiding in securing better laws and holding social events. Secretary instructed to apply for 200000 trout for streams. A second meeting will be set soon to expand membership and plan activities.
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Court House
Chateau Rod and Gun Club
Wm. J. Dorrington
Chas. Wymer
Co. J. B. Stephens
C. S. Parker
J. M. Chapman
Paul Jacobson
Clarence Looney
Choteau
Chotesu
Patents Granted to Dean Coffey and Hurd at Chateau KR
Recent patents issued list KR P Dean G M Coffey Jr and Mathryo Hurd as patentees. The items involve land grants or land patents associated with the Chateau area. Names reflect individuals tied to the property deeds and patent records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. P. Dean
G. M. Coffey, Jr
Mathryo Hurd
Montana Headlines From Great Falls to Butte in Early 1912
News briefs report Ursuline Academy’s Great Falls opening in September, formation of Hill county with Harlo as seat, and Merino county proposal. Senator Dixon leads Roosevelt work in DC while Bryan tours Montana with stops at Butte and Helena. Helena Independent faces libel damages, and new weight rules target underweight butter packages. University of Montana honors rise. Rhodes exams set for 1913. prison crews to build roads in Flathead, Lewis and Clark, and Bozeman Livingston areas.
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State Board of Prison Commissioners
Flathead County
Lewis & Clark County
McDonald Pass
Bozeman
Livingston
Dutton Community News Highlights Local Events and Talks
A Dutton party at Miller's hall ended with a pleasant dance on February 29. The Ladies Aid Society held a four box social at the Methodist Church last Monday. Julia Rienke left for Valier for spring and summer. Mr. Simon reports good trade at the Duttes hotel. Rev. Gunson spoke at the Methodist church Tuesday with a strong sermon. he recently returned from England. The funeral of T. S. Bakken's child will be Wednesday at 10:50 a.m. The railroad commission met in Dutton Tuesday March 5 at Miller's hall to hear about a depot and agent. turnout was large despite poor weather and some could not enter. Attorney Cole of Choteau represented Dutton and Choteau. The town looks forward to a depot and increased trade.
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Miller’s Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dutton
Methodist Church
Julia Rienke
Valier
Simon
Duttes
Gunson
England
T. S. Bakken
Samuel Sollid
Railroad Commission
Dutton and Vicinity
Cole of
Choteau
Bridge Contract Let By County for Muddy River Crossing
The county commissioners let a contract this morning for the construction of a bridge across the Muddy at Collins to A Bayne & Co for 2700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
A. ¥. Bayne & Co
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Choteau, Mont
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W. M
B. E. Toan
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Connor Buildling
Harry A. Smita
N. G. Chash
Sec'y
Rebekah Lodge
Mos C. Ferris
U. S
Montana
F. H. Federhen
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public
H. W. Bateman, M. D
Choteau, Montana
J. E. Webb
George W. Magee
Mont
A. C. Warner
Choteau House
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Hata
Tront
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Federal Bureau of Chemistry
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August Shoquist
Carl Burrows
Spring Valley
Priday
Charles Martin
John Zimmerman
G. E. Bowers
Obert Peterson
Ora Knowlton
Blackleaf
Rod and Gun Club
News of the
Ursuline Academy
Hill County
Harra
Dixon
Roosevelt
Washington D. C
William Jennings Bryan
Butte
Helena
Merino County
Meagher, Musselshell, Sergus and
Sweet Grass
Harlowtown
Mra
Jennia Kelly
Supreme Court
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Chouteau County
Hill
Blaine
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C. A. Dunniway
Rhodes Scholarship Trust Fund
Oxford University
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