Political Pot Simmering in Montana County Primaries
Rumors run hot in Teton County as the primary race nears with talk of Dr Harmon T. Rhoads seeking the Republican state senate nomination and Senator O. Larson facing possible reentry. John Bohling’s plans remain unclear while W. J. Crittenden vows county commissioner bid and Stanley Foot seeks county attorney. Other rumors persist of Democratic hopefuls and broader party clashes ahead.
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Miontana
Teton County
United States
Chateau
Scott Leavitt
Congress
Carl Riddick
Harmon T. Rhoads
O- Larson
Teton
John Bohling
Dutton
Stanley R. Foot
Petition seeks deputy warden for Choteau district
A circulated petition addressed to Warder Jackways and the Montana State Fish and Game Commission urges appointing a deputy warden for the Choteau district. It cites the district's large area under Deputy McDonald of Conrad and asks favorable action to protect and supervise game, naming R A Clearman as a candidate.
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Jackways
Montana State Fish and Game Commission
R. A. Clearman
Foreclosures Filed by Capital Trust & Savings Bank
The Clerk of Court reports civil actions filed in the past week by Capital Trust & Savings Bank. Foreclosure of mortgage actions include Kester W. Thompson et al and Lena Calamari et al, as well as Bertha Liden et al.
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Clerk of the Court
M. Jacobson
Capital Trust & Savings Bank
Kester’ W. Thompson
Sheep Herder Bound Over to District Court in Assault Case
Joseph Caverley, a sheep herder employed by F. P. Goodwin, was bound over to the district court under a $500 bond after a hearing before Justice J. E. DeHaas on a first degree assault charge. The case stems from a February 19 incident at the Goodwin ranch where Caverley fired on his employer with a .30-30 rifle, losing his right eye. Witnesses including Goodwin, John Babst, Fred C. Plummer, and Miss Iva Vogel testified that Goodwin struck Caverley with a bare fist after Caverley threatened him, with Babst noting he wrestled the gun from Caverley. Caverley, hospitalized, appeared in court and submitted written testimony. he made no statement.
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Joseph
Caverley
District ‘Court
J.E. DeHaas
Goodwin
John Babst
Fred C. Plummer
Iva Vogel
Goodwin Ranch
Missoula High Wins State Championship by Narrow Margin
Missoula High captured Montana’s 1922 state title at Bozeman by edging Sweet Grass 13 to 12 in a tightly fought final. The game featured six ties and a margin never exceeding one point, with Darby, Helena, Forsyth, Beaverhead, Havre, and Billings placing behind the champions.
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Missoula
Missoula High School
Montana
Bozeman
Sweet Grass
Darby
Helena
Forsyth
Beaverhead
Havre
Billinis
Great Falls
Glasgow
Fralis
Tale
Sais
GAM
Cep Gan
Choteau People Entertained by Bynum Merchant
The Bynum Herald reports a stag party hosted by Ray R. Porter at his Bynum home for Choteau residents including Shields Smith Ickford Davis Martine Cain Oulton Baker James Jones Taylor. Porter acted as chef with fine meats served and no drinks observed. The event aimed to organize a vigilante committee to uphold law and order in Teton County.
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Bynum Herald
Bynum
Ray R. Porter
Choteau
Conductor Shields
Pendrey
C. J. Smith
James Ickford
Chas. Davis
State Senate
Teton County
Coffey Announces Candidacy For Chateau Mayor
City attorney and experienced business leader Coffey has been urged by local business leaders to enter the Chateau mayoral race. He accepted after a Tuesday morning delegation pressed him. Supporters say his background suits the job and could push an economical, businesslike program for the city.
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G. M. ,Cofféy “Jr
Chateau
4Coffey
Coffey
Acs
Sarainigerddon
Gusher Strikes Kevin Oil Field Boosts Montana Prospects
Dispatches report a Campbell-Kevin syndicate gusher at the Hooky Ridge test well near Kevin Montana. The well began flowing early yesterday and could reach 2000 barrels once sands are tapped with production expected between 1700 and 2800 feet. The oil shows gasoline and paraffin content and could fetch top market prices. Officials say the strike may spur further exploration across northern Montana, especially near the Sweet Grass limits.
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Great Falls
Montana
Kevin
Rail road Commissioners Meet in Choteau Over Intertrack Connection
State railroad board to hold public hearing in Choteau March 29 on intertrack connection between the C M and St P railroads. Petition asks establishment and maintenance of the link. individuals and firms may present arguments for or against the proposal. Meeting to be in the court room or another room if needed.
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E. G. Toomey
Board of Railrod” Commissioners
Court House
Choteau
G. A
Chateau
State’ Board
Infant Prescott Buried in Choteau Cemetery
Robert G Prescott infant son of Mr and Mrs H Prescott of Great Falls died in Great Falls Monday after illness and was buried Tuesday morning in Choteau cemetery. Rev Eine of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated. the Prescotts are well known in Choteau. Mrs Prescott is sister of County Clerk W H Webb.
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Robert G. Prescott
H. Prescott
Greats Falls
Choteau
Episcopal ‘Church
Great Falls
Prescott
Chateau
Power Man Delivered to Warm Springs Insane Hospital
Deputy Sheriff Wm Reiquam returned from Warm Springs after delivering Charles Ross of Power to the state hospital for the insane. Ross reportedly suffered fits and was in serious condition before his arrest on an insanity charge. He was brought to Chateau last Thursday and, after a hearing, committed Friday before Charles P Crane, chairman of the county board of commissioners.
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Wm. Reiquam
Warm Springs
Charles Ross
State Hospital
Varia
Bur ton St Patrick Program planned with Kellys Jazz Band
Bur ton school plans a St Patrick's program and basket social next Friday evening March 24 with opening numbers by Kellys Jazz Band direct from the Emerald Isles. All are invited and ladies are asked to bring baskets.
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Burton School
St. Patrick’s
Kelly
Emerald Isles
Wardella Redmond
Alice Otness
O. Forseth
Wm. Chalmers
L. J. Otness
Linvick and Sons
Minneapolis
Mr. Linvick
Academy
Chateau
J. Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Lenore Harbaugh
Hanson
East Farmington School
Saylor
Jacobs
Jack Kerry
Luther League
Ghot eau Terminal Hearing Set For March 29
The Montana railroad commission will hold a hearing March 29 at 10 a.m. in Choteau to hear residents of Teton County petitioning the Great Northern and Milwaukee railroads to connect their main lines for free interchange of traffic in carload lots. An order to that effect was issued Saturday.
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Ednesday
Ontana Railroad Commission
Teton County
Greatorthern
Milwaukee
Choteau
Grade School Notes Highlight Birthday and Class Activities
First grade birthday party for Erma Young noted with seven candles on the cake. Fifth grade pupils absent include John Peterson Marion Webb Percy Robison. returns listed as essie Robison William Wiprud Kon Rhoads Reginald Jusce. Eighth grade plans a program at Citizens’ Tsague TM meetings with recitations readings debates and extemporaneous talks on topics from The Monitor to Public Lands and Government Service in Conserving Forests.
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Erma Young
The
Avith
Margaret Moore
Lloyd Creen
John Dow
Gertrude Spoelder
Irving Gray
Walter Cohse
Ruth Yeager
Carnegie
Louise Cleary
Senior Class Adopts Motto and Colors
The senior class met last week and chose a motto and class colors. The agricultural class conducted two field trips to Rose's ranch to judge sheep and to observe a horse post mortem. Students have returned after a brief flu illness. Normal Training girls plan a country outing next week as third quarter exams begin this week.
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Rose
One of Montana's Oldest Resident Dies Near Augusta
Genevieve Acron, 108 years old, a French Cree pioneer of Montana, died Monday near Augusta. Born in Manitoba, she lived in the U.S. 46 years, cared for Mrs. Chas. Pocha, and attended Tom Sangray and Rose Pocha's wedding before illness ended her days. She recalled Indian wars and early travel in Canada and the United States.
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Gilman Times-Optimist
Augusta
Genevieve Acron
Montana
Canada
Northwest
Miss Acron
United States
Willow Creek oil field eyed for early operations this spring
Weather this week spurs talk of re opening Willow Creek 12 miles west of Chateau with potential early activity after reports of a big strike at Kevin. Petroleum Exploration Company officials may re enter the field and Crown Butte as soon as weather allows. Local managers say no confirmation yet but expect resumption indicates the field has value to prove.
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Willow Creek
Chateau
Kevin
Petroleum Exploration Company
Crown Butte
T. J. Dickey
West Virginia
A. Durham Co
Pet. Ex
Montana
Mrs Edna Turnbull Dies of Flu in Cascade
Mrs Edna Turnbull sister of Mrs John W Hall of this city died early yesterday at Cascade after a brief influenza illness. Mrs Hall learned of the danger Monday evening and went with Mr Hall to Cascade by auto. news reached here Wednesday afternoon. She had lived with her sister in Chateau for a time while employed at the local post office and left many friends to mourn her loss.
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Edna Turnbull
John W. Hall
Cascade
Hall
Mr. Hall
Mrs. Turnbull
Community Orchestra Delights Local Audience At Concert
Prof. F. C. Salbach's community orchestra of seventeen pieces, formed from local musicians after his arrival in Chateau last fall, performed a challenging program at the high school auditorium before about 250 fans. The two part concert featured a violin duet by Jim and Marianne Pridham and solo performances by the director, earning high praise for the group and signaling plans for future programs.
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F.C. Salbach
Salbach
Chateau
Jim
Marianne Pridham
Sherman Corson Wedding Brightens Sunday in Sherman
Thelman Sherman married Edward N. Corson Sunday afternoon at the bride’s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs W E Howard home. Rev H E Bush of the Episcopal church performed the ceremony. Corson is employed by Chateau Mercantile Company and the couple will reside in Sherman. The Acantha offers best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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W. E. Howard
Thelman Sherman
Edward N. Corson
Byron Corson
H. E. Bush
Episcopal Church
Carson
Chateau Mercantile Company
Teton County Teachers Plan First Unit Organization
A meeting organized the Teton county association to support school legislation and raise interest in local schools. Prof. Julian D Ray chairs with County Superintendent Edythe Saylor as vice chair and Bert I Packer as secretary treasurer. A Dutton unit may form to aid teachers unable to attend Chateau meetings.
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Teton Couteau
Assoc
Ers
Montana
Julian D
Dutton
R. F. Williamson
Turner
Fairfield
Willian Steele
Choteau
Jack Sweat
Florence Daley
Teresa Auerbach
Choteau Scouts Claim Great Falls Basket Tourney Title
The Choteau Boy Scout team defeated Cascade 37 to 10 and Fort Benton 28 to 18 to win a four team tournament in Great Falls coached by Rev. Harry T. Stong. Creed Taylor Milton Johnson lead a balanced attack with Tom Wiprud John Dow and John Yeager in the backcourt and William Burns as substitute. The team remains undefeated this season and showcases strong youth talent for Teton high school competition.
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Cascade
Fort Benton
Choteau Boy Scout
Harry T. Stong
Great Falls
Fort .Benton
Creed Taylor
Milton Johnson
Tom Wiprud
John Dow
John Yeager
William Burns
Chateau
Teton High School
St Patrick's Party Planned for K P Hall Tomorrow Night
Catholic Ladies Auxiliary announces St Patrick's Day party at K P Hall tomorrow evening with program starting 830 PM sharp. Features include a fashion revue followed by dancing with top music and no time limit, aiming for a record crowd and highly enjoyable night.
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K. of P. Hall
Sciece
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Citizens State Bank
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