Weights and Measures Law Enforced In County
Jos Corby former Butte mayor and state weights and measures inspector visited town Saturday to launch enforcement with county inspector Paul Jacobson. They tested scales and measures in mercantile establishments and will extend checks across the county. The inspector praised the new law as beneficial to consumers and merchants alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Corby
Butte
Helena
Paul Jacobson
Jacobson
Corby
World News Briefs From The Era Of Global Tensions
France plans sending warships toward Mexican waters while missionaries report mass killings by Chinese bandits. In Indianapolis, 46 men charged with dynamiting plead not guilty. trial set for October 1. Northern New England textile mills grant 5 to 7 percent wage increases affecting 125000 workers. The US orders a third cavalry troop from San Antonio to the Mexican border to enforce neutrality laws. Supreme Court limits race meeting wagering to 30 days in first class counties and 14 days otherwise. Global coal strike tensions, Antarctic exploration, Alaska Canada boundary demarcation, and China’s new republic constitution feature in a broad, unsettled international outlook. Senate ratifies peace treaties with amendments, prompting questions on effectiveness and universal peace.
Forest Official Tours Local Grazing Office
C H Adams assistant district forest officer in charge of grazing visited the Lewis and Clark National Forest office from Monday to Wednesday. He arrived from Missoula to review range applications for the year and inspect grazing matters. He then proceeded to Kalispell.
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C. H. Adams
Lewis & Clark National Forest
Missoula
Adams
Mr. Adams
Kalispell
Quiet Season in the Gap Promises Spring Farm Work
In the Gap the scene is calm as farmers anticipate spring. Mr Collins exudes optimism after news of Mr and Mrs White’s return. Mr Haske readies to begin work turning sod on his 160 acre plot. J C Ferris and family visited nearby this week.
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Mr. Haske
J.C. Ferris
Lent Pastries and Goods Sale At Hirshberg Store
The Guild will hold a weekly sale at the Hirshberg store every Wednesday and Saturday during Lent offering pastries bread and home made candies.
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Hirshberg
County Commissioners Adjourn Nine Day March Session
The county commissioners adjourned their nine days of March session after a strenuous meeting with much business. Road petitions and road viewers reports were acted on and numerous road supervisors were appointed. A Park to Park road route through Teton county was designated. Bond issues for roads were deferred pending Attorney General opinion. Road fund was allocated to districts and bridge costs discussed. High school trustees and educational examiner appointed. No county fair this year. special meeting set for April 16 to speed road work.
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I. E. Moore
J. W. Ward
D. BE. Jacobson
Geo. N. Campbell
John Connelly
Yelte Bakker
Charles R. Wilson
George W. Taylor
Chas. St. Davis
D. BE. Stansberry
John J. Miller
Wm. A. O’neil
C. S Forseth
Drusell
John Hall
G Berthiaume
O. P. Crane
H. C. Kunkel
Henry Wiest
A. J. Fowler
H. A. Rose
Chas. F. Myers
Wm. S. Frye
J. S. Murray
Harle Aiken
John T. Gaines
Archie Hodgskiss
Ryan
Parkto Park Road
Teton County
Choteau and
Sun River
Choteau
Birch Creek
Bynum
Dupuyer
Robare
Galen
Simms
Cut Bank
Birch Creak
Wm. Hodgskiss
G. M. Coffey
B. E B. Loan
Dupuyer Mail Route To Be Re established
The post office advertises bids to reestablish the mail line between Choteau and Dupuyer. Bids due April 9, 1912, with a May 1 1912 to June 30 1914 contract. Service three times weekly from Choteau at 6 am to Dupuyer at noon, and return at 1 pm. Bond set at $1,200.
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Choteau
Dupuyer
Chateau
Numerous land patents issued in Teton county names
Recent patents list many individuals and entities in Teton county receiving land patents. The long roster includes Russell Stormont, William Guthrie, William Wellenstein, Peter Rustad, George Belrose, Robert Stormont, Ada Wilcox, Nellie Barnes, Mabel Rogers and others, with various sponsors and associated parties. The source presents a dense, name-heavy register of patent recipients.
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Teton County
Russell V. Stormont
Wm. Guthrie
Wm. H. Wellenstein
Peter O. Rustad
George W. Luimbie
Solomon W. Kern
Geo. A. Belrose
Kobt. K. Meisner
Myrtle King
Santa Fe Pacific R
de ¥Orest Bliss
Sarah Fritz
Edward A. Jaukom
Oscar Johnson
John Lewig
Willard Galladad
Sorena Sorenson
Walter Welch
John ‘I’, Gaines
Katie O. Upmap
James Burns
Earl G. Mead
Lloyd G. Kepple
Frances M. Anderson
Ernest Gehrig
Clyde Shawver
Wm. D. McKinnon
Robert Ferguson
Wm. I
Higgins
Edward Olsen
Kas
D. Edwards
Robt. A. Stormont
Ada F. Wilcox
Join C. Teevans
Joseph Kas
Nellie O. Barnes
Mabel H. Rogers
Edwin ©. Bolkan
Harvey Ke, Wilkinson
Carl M. Noreen
Isaac Fortner
Rena Johnson
Charles If’. Myers
Moonlif Graham Caudle
Frank C. Garrett
Lewis A. Garrett
Robison and Miss Susan J wed in Mt Veroos Washington
James Robison and Susan J married March 7 in Mount Vernon Washington. They plan visits to Seattle and Plains Montana with Robison relatives. They expect to reach Choteau soon with friends sending congratulations.
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Crandall
Mt. Veroos
Wash
Seattle
Plains
Mont
Robison
Chotesti
Susan J
Rangers Meet Next Week in Lewis and Clark Forest
The district rangers of the Lewis and Clark forest plan a three day annual conference at the supervisor’s office March 21 to 23. Six regular rangers and office staff will attend, with one assistant district forester from Missoula possibly present. An informal gathering and a banquet are discussed, with Supervisor Leavitt and several rangers on the program.
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Lewis & Clark Forest
Missoula
Leavitt
Forest
Saunders
Rangers Woods
Joefferson
Townsend
Adams
Terry
Shick
Teton High Boys Return From Bozeman Meet
Teton county high school basketball team traveled back from the state tournament in Bozeman on Saturday. They played one game, losing 35 to 18 to Butte, with Crawford of Teton scoring twelve points in a hard fought contest. Anaconda won the team title and Gallatin high won extemporaneous speaking.
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Teton County High School
Bozeman
Butte
Anaconda
Gallatin High
Obituary of H L Halladay Died February 14 in Unionville
Harmon Lewis Halladay born November 15 1835 New Haven New York died February 14 at his daughter Mrs W T Rinkers home after two weeks of suffering from a second paralytic stroke He served as mayor of Unionville in 1898 two terms and also as county commissioner He moved from New York to Iowa in 1877 and later lived in Montana with his children Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev J R Harper and interment was in Unionville cemetery.
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Unionville
H. L.halladay
H. L. Halladay
W. T. Rinker
Halladay
Montana
Harmon Lewis Halladay
New Haven
New York
Angeline Stephens
Hlevard
Herbert fJalladay
Blackleaf
Albert
Conrad
Lows
Livingston
Cane
Sai
Methodist Church
Iowa
J. R. Harper
Fairfield Notes From Local People and Events
Fairfield community updates include a March band dance and concert, residents visiting from Power and Minnesota, Sunday school gatherings, wheat hauling to the elevator, new houses being built on claims and ranches, chickenpox outbreaks on the west beach, and a newly opened Jen’sins school with Margaret Birkenuel as teacher.
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Jen’sins
Margaret Birken?uel
Illustration of Santiago War Campaign At Local High School
Mr. Leavitt will give an illustrated lecture on the Santiago campaign of the Spanish American War to public school pupils at the high school building on Wednesday March 20. Everyone invited.
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Leavitt
Santiago
Local Basin Notes On House Building Travel And Socials
Lake Basin residents report C H Jefferson rebuilding his ranch house after last summer’s destruction. Frequent travel includes trips to Power Chateau and Belleview, with several family visitors and new telephone line connections. A social event for P H Crossey drew about forty eight guests from Chateau and nearby neighbors, delivering a lively community update.
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C. H. Jefferson
Bourquin Confirmed as Montana District Judge
The senate confirmed George M. Bourquin as district judge for Montana. Chinook awarded a $68,000 contract for cement walks curbing and ornamental lamp posts. J. B. Long & Cool Great Falls shipping 200 cars of sheep to summer range in Valley county.
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Senate
George M. Bourquin
Montana
Chinook
J. B. Long & Cool Great Falls
Valley County
Mrs. S. F. Ralston Sr. Dies After Long Montana Life
Mrs. S F Ralston Sr a longtime resident of Teton county Montana died in Helena last Thursday March 7 She lived in the county from 1890 to 1904 and helped build a notable home at the Prickly Pear valley She leaves five daughters and five sons including G W Walters Stella Ralston W M Foster L J Lowndes A J Cooper W R Ralston B C Kalispell H N Ralston James N Josiah of Choteau
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S. S. Ralston
Ralston
Teton County
Helena
Montana
Aldergulch
Nelson
Trinity
Last Chance Gulches
Silver
Prickly Pear Valley
Marysville
Choteau
Farmington News Briefs Highlight Local Movements
Mr J J Otness made a business trip to Great Falls last week. Mrs Louis Peterson is on the sick list this week. Tom Austad of Fairfield joined the Warmington crowd last Saturday. Farmers continue hauling grain to Brady. Mr and Mrs J Peterson went to Great Falls on Monday. Florella Repsher is absent from school due to sickness. Miss Lesa Jacobson is home again after a few days in Chateau. A large crowd attended the auction sale at A Kenton’s despite sad weather.
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J. J. Otness
Great Falls
Louis Peterson
Tom Austad
Fairfield
Warmington
Brady
Local Notes From Dutton and Nearby
Dutton resident Joseph Armbarger, a Pennsylvania steam plowing outfit bearer, prepares for the season. Miss Thelma Kvarve and Peter Amoth return to their Great Falls claims after a visit. Miss Mamie Pinger visits Dutton intending to go to Waltergoon. A masquerade ball is planned for Miller's hall on the 16th. Niel Bratton visits for legal business. E and Whitacre start an implement store on Main Street, signaling growth in Dut teia.
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Joseph Armbarger
Pennsylvania
Thelma Kvarve
Peter Amoth
Great Falls
Mamie Pinger
Dutton
Waltergoon
Niel Bratton
E. &. Whitacre
Dutte Ia
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Choteau, Mont
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W. M
B. E. Toan
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ODD Fellows
Chateau Lodge No. 11
Connor Building
Harry A. Smita
N. G. Chas
H. Connor
Sec'y
Rebekah Lodge
MO. C. Ferris U
Collins Teton County
F. H. Federhen
U. S
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public Fire Insurance
H. W. Bateman, M. D
Choteau, Montana
J. E. Webb
George W. Magee
Q .Dupuyer, Mont
A. C. Warner
Omotead
Camerleege
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W. A. Exerick
Mrs
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South Pole
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Natarhat Mountains
Republic of China
National Assembly
T. S. Gap
Collins
Mrs. White
Hatching
Park Road
James Robison
Rangers
Mr. Staples
Spring Valley
Miss ‘Tilda Twedt
Minnesota
P. J. ‘Twedt
Chas, Justice
Geo. Carolus
S.S. Martin's
James Genger
Power
Pete Nasse
Ethel Kinley
Harry Odenwald
Henry Radcliffe
Jonn Thornd
Reube Eastwood
Lioyd and
Hazel Andrews
Andrew Austad
Orville Sherman
Earl Zimmerman
Lake Basin
Om Olson
Marehall Bird
W. M. Pyatt
Cc. Fries
Byoum Thureday
Saein
W. J. Crittenden
Carl Kinney
Power I’riday
C. Justice
Strow Cheteau
Sue
Mr. Sherman
Muyday
Basin
Richard Lacey
Ubas. Martin Ranch
Wall Critterneu
Jay
Thorne
P. H. Crossey
John Heckelaar
I. L. Gap
Duff Jefferson
Belleview Country
Mr. Higgins
Chas. Martin
Thorne Ranch
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State College of Agriculture
S. F. Ralston, Sr
Farmington News
Miller's Hall
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