Proceedings of the 1913 Teton County March session
The Board of County Commissioners of Teton County Montana audited warrants in the General Fund and Road Fund covering numerous items. Included were coroner and justice fees, jail and prisoner expenses, jurors and witnesses, clerical and printing costs, and various county services and supplies, with totals and recipients listed across departments.
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The
Board of County Commissioners
Teton County
Montana
Meftenzié
Board of Prisoners
Chas
H. Connor
W. A. Hulbush
Same
I. E. DeHans
Justice of the Peace
N. Thomas
Wees
B. J. Mathews
H. Federden
A.T. Wellander
TY. G. Bingham
J. W. Shields
Ee Shs
A. Smith
Samuel Mitchell
J. A. Nolan
Justice
Whitey Eds
A.J. Moltz
Walter Phelps
Adam Parden
Paul Bunday
A. Grissoni
Samme
Justice Witne Veaeee
John Graves
Ohesateeergivder
Persons
Samu
Gjer Inundson
Ed Smith
Dufy
B. Cohde
Daimes Driscoll
M. Holland
David De'Tour
Walburger
W. Snapp
BE. Knapp
Mille
Boucher
Ben Feist
John Freiss
John Fitzgerald
M. Wand
Pep al Taya
Dora Puor
W.S. Bates
Sam
Frank O'Ne
Theodore Andrews
T. Connor
Frank Connor
RK. Johnson
Andrew D. Anderson
A. L. Hoy
Bee Dan Felin
Oi Menese Ie
Wm. Corbin
Ceesereneeres Geo
A. Edwards
SAMG
Herman Schroeder
Essesees R
Leifuster
Dick Gillispie
Joe Bemarck
Cessescenes
Jesse Harrington
Pane
Eae
Sam Bowen
Tom Conolly
Ed Miller
Robert Ramsey
Ate Carroll
Oakeeen
Ed Kennedy
Siume
Hase
Chris Peterson
Geo. Williams Sr
Clarence Whitlock
M. Wowland
James Arnold
Seers
Geo. W. Williams, Jr
Avie Williams
Geven $F Ee
Hl. McRatn
Sane
Mloexen
Mike G. O'ftlaie
Tsuae Weiss
Paul Westphal
W. G. Wlowiltte
Tag
Sming
W. Lewy
Julius Wright
Su Jos
Shilton Samme
Ve. Wesselring
Ron
E Mebatridge
Coroner
St i. Monrae
W. Fu. Davis
Gharlus Ko Avery
Hanson
Ss Fe
L. Golen
Cor Mers Wilnuss
Mr. Pour
Wai. Burns
Same Ee Ly
Fred Grovito
Constable Fees
David J. Williams
Ilene
Richard Bedore
Nora Smith
GU Edward Smith
Emery Knowlton
Rocdtae OU
G. A. Nerby
Cleve Humes
SUMO
James Gibson
Sime
Ik. Mckenzie
Sheriiff
A.c. Burbank
Pridbam
W. Tnoyle
Same & Travel
James Innes
G.S. Jameson
Cosas
C. Garrett
Ahnu 'T. Lee
Meda LeLean
Ethel Thompson
John R. Gleason
Ernest A. Mackay
the Tribune
Oleate Publishing Co
Tf. W. Patterson
W. C. Dubois
B. Williams
B. Emerson
Neltio Rk
Brown
Hkc
J. E. Webb
Guthrie
Hubbard Abstract Co
Land Office
Clara Kuluherbouker
Galateiede
SMR
J. P. Ferguson
S.J. Rigney
Choteau Light & Power Co
Sal Choteau Merc. Co
Jos
Hirshberg & Co
Hirshberg Merc. Co
B.D. Forrest
Remington Typewriter
Gol
Monvems ‘Telephone Co
Spe
Windose Mountain States Telephone Co
L. C. Marsh
H. W. Bateman
C,s. Parker
A. Boutilier
KB. Olson
Bigs & Prudhomine Co
Weicees
J. A. Gleason
A. Parker
H.B. Hodgson
J. Pee Webb
J. E. ‘Olson
Yelte Bakker
Coul
Penses
F.C. Garrett
Northern Montana Lumber Co
Sen Eeteee
George Ff’. Miller
Cee Fesse
Kroft
Ee & Bee
Cato
Ok Ghade
W. A. O'Neill
Fateh
C. Kunkel
SU E
Moore
Velie Bakker
John Ziewler
Cece
Cece Ee
Charies Garner
Chris Hansen
Ess
EB. Wilke
Teton Taxes Lowest in the State
State examiner reports fiscal year 1912 shows Teton county with the lowest county tax rate in the state excluding specials. Table lists mil rate for 31 counties led by Teton at 10.75 with others ranging from 12.00 to 20.25, stressing the value to investors visiting Teton county.
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Teton County
Beaverhead
Blaine
Broadwater
Carbon
Cascade
Chouteau
Custer
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Fergus
Flathead
Gallatin
Granite
Hill
Jefferson
Lewis & Clark
Lincoln
Madison
Meagher
Missoula
Musselshell
Park
Powell
Ravalli
Rosebud
Sanders
Silver Bow
Sweet Grass
Teton
Valley
Yellowstone
Siems & Carey to Grade Rail Line Between Chateau and Power
Contractor H. Siems of Siems and Carey arrives in Chotesu with engineer Mr. Hickman to inspect the Great Falls and Teton County line. They plan to complete grading from Chateau to Power for steel by June 15 and finish the segment to Bynum about a month later. An extension into Canadian coal fields is unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. H. Siems
Siems
Great Shells & Teton Co
Teton County Fair Report Seeks County Support and Payments
The Teton County Fair report lists donations and financials including $1000 for Taiba Seales and $500 for Conrad exhibit. It covers subscriptions, tickets, stand privileges, advertising, entrance fees, races, and premiums. The balance shows $122.03 in bank and a $312.50 due to fair commission with small bills and premiums pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taiba Seales
Conrad
Ceee
Eee
Fair Commission
K. N. Haugen
Treas
Larson Secures Five Bills In Senate Progress
Senator Larson claims success for five bills passed in the senate including two anti-discrimination measures protecting buyers and sellers of commodities and ensuring uniform pricing. He notes two more measures advanced but killed in the house, plus additions in the record such as the fence law and county seat territorial changes benefiting Seton County and the state.
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Larson
Azantha
Mortana
Senate
House
Threshernan
Old County
Sen. Larson
Helena
Seton County
Hirshberg Firm Plans Two Story Main Street Block
Joseph Hirshberg & Co will erect a two story business block at 07 Main Street extending from their store to the Jackson block. The building will rise to a height of ten feet with first floor and basement used to enlarge the current store and the second floor for offices. A plate glass front will also be installed in the present building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hirshberg & Co
Main Street
Jackson
Hirshberg Company
Dedication Services At Brady Methodist Church On Easter
The Brady Methodist church will be dedicated on Easter Sunday March 25 conducted by Rev Heizer assisted by Dr Bayard of Helena Methodist Wesleyan University and W W Van Orsuel district superintendent. Nightly services follow the week after. A similar dedication is planned for Dutton Methodist church on Sunday March with the SER VER. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Brady Methodist Church
Commissioners Doings in County Board Session
The board adjourned its March session after seven days of work. Elections for Chateau officers set for April 15, 1913. Road supervisors named. two steel bridges across Dry Forks of Marinas awarded to Minneapolis Bridge Co. for Fowler 3273 and Manson 2044. About 25 road petitions. viewers appointed. Repsher liquor license denied amid protest petition. March 25 hearing set. Writ mandating Toole county petition vacated. Special meeting scheduled March 26 to address road bridge townsite and other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Chateau
Dry Forks of Marinas
Minneapolis Bridge Company
With Hearts Bowed Down
A town mourns Nina Bess after a sudden illness ends her life. The article notes her healthful youth, the care of her parents and nurses, and the family’s deep grief as the community shares in the sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Bess
Obituary: Nina Elizabeth Guthrie 1809 19L3
Nina Elizabeth Guthrie daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Guthrie born March 29 1809 in Bedford Lodiana died March 14 19L3 at her temporary home in Ontario California. Funeral services were held from the Guthrie residence on Wednesday at four o'clock Rev Percy Reid McMahan officiating. Interment followed in Chateau cemetery with funeral tributes from the Sunday school class ladies industrial society Epworth league and family friends.
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Nina Elizabeth Guthrie
A. B. Guthrie
Bedford
Lodiana
Ontario
California
Chateau
Guthrie
Percy Reid McMahan
Ladies Industrial Society
Epworth League
Friends of
Herbert Strain Losing In Fight
Herbert Strain head of Strain Brothers in Great Falls is critically ill at his home. Friends fear his condition may be fatal within hours as he battles a long illness and cannot take nourishment.
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Great Falls
Strain
Herbert Strain
Strain Brothers
Third Avenue North
Jessen
Mass Meeting Sets Election Methods for Chateau Drivers
Acantha notes a mass meeting called by the incorporation committee to discuss nominating town drivers. Nominations may occur by mass meeting petition or a ward primary in both town wards. The coming election will shape Chateau’s future councils, urging all voters to attend and share views.
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Acantha
Committee On Incorporation
Chateau
Public meeting on nominating officers in Chateau
A mass meeting for Chateau’s qualified electors will be held in the courtroom of the courthouse on Friday evening March 11 at 8 o'clock to decide the best method of nominating officers for the coming election. The meeting is urged for every voter and taxpayer and is called by the committee on incorporation.
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Chateau
Court House
Committee On
Will Open Engineering Office Here
Mrs HL Hickman chief engineer of the Great Plains & Seton County Railway company will arrive in Choteau this week with three engineering parties. Hickman will establish permanent offices and direct work from the Chateau office indicating active construction will start once outfitting arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL. Hickman
Great Parls & Seton County Railway Company
Choteau
Hickman
Chateau
Will Accept Nomination For Mayor
Julius Hirshberg agrees to have his name presented as a candidate after Chauteau citizens telegrammed him. He signals willingness to run for mayor.
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Julius Hirshberg
Chateau
Easter Services At First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church prepares special Easter day services with choir music. Rev. Percy Reid McMahan will deliver the Easter Day theme and the evening topic is The Christian Soul. Offerings for the general extension program will be received at the usual times. A cordial welcome is extended to worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Percy Reid McMahan
Easter Services at Catholic Church
Easter Sunday Masses at 8 a m and 10 30 a m feature special choir music. Evening devotions follow at 7 30 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Postmaster Wm. Cowgill resigns to Wilson administration
Wm. Cowgill tendered his resignation to the Wilson administration on March 9. His administration of the office has been universally satisfactory and patrons will regret his departure.
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Cowgill
Wilson
Reservoir Completed by Parmers Co operative Canal Company
The Parmers Co operative Canal Company finishes rip rap work on Harvey Lake reservoir. Dam measures 1400 feet long 80 feet wide at the bottom 12 feet at the surface and 12 feet deep. Reservoir capacity is 2020 acre feet boosting water supply for stockholders during irrigation. seven days added run per share.
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Parmers’ Co-operative Canal Company
Harvey Lake
Botton
Holy Week Services at St Stephen's Church
St Stephen's Church schedules Holy Week services. Thursday 10 am and 7 pm, Good Friday 10 am and 8 pm, Saturday 7 pm and 4 pm, Easter Sunday 11 am and 7:30 pm. Holy Communion celebrated at the evening service Thursday and morning Easter service.
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St Stephen’s Church
Local notes feature cottages and visitors in Chateau area
Joseph Baart plans two rental cottages while foresters held their Beaupre banquet. Great Falls visitors seen for the Rose Maid show includes Arthur Hirshberg and George Coffey Jr. New residents C O Eidsmoe arrive and open a barber shop. School board elections set for April 11. A M Walley undergoes surgery at Beaconess Hospital. Mrs Walley’s condition is favorable.
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Arthur Hirshberg
George Coffey , Jr
Alex Burrell
Great Falls
A M Walley
Beaconess Hospital
Merguson
Rhoades
Watley
Elmer Carrow Entering Choteau Jewelry Field
Elmer Carrow a jeweler and engraver from Butte arrives in Choteau and will set up in the front of the J. M. Williams building on Main Street. He is a graduate of the Peoria Horological School. The new addition plat has been filed by Cowgill Miller McLean and Weaver and covers eighty acres once owned by George Richards Sr.
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Elmer Carrow
Butte
Choteau
J. M. Williams
Mir. Carrow
Peoria Horiglical School of
Peoria
Choteaus
Messrs
Cowgill, Miller, McLean and
Weaver
George Richards, Sr
John Jackson Expands Steam Laundry With Modern Equipment
John Jackson plans two additions to his steam laundry including steam engine, shirt starcher, collar starcher and ironer, collar shaper, steam damper and drying room. He expects a large boost in business and will set up agencies in new towns along forthcoming railroad routes.
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John Jackson
Jackson
Foresters Hold Annual Meeting Attendees Named
James B K Adams and family Glazier Park G A Terry and family Augusta Price Townsend Sun River Station Frank Jefferson and wife Wilton Creek Station B A Woods and wife Birch Creek Range Station Claude Townsend guards forest J F Forsythe with Reclamation Service on special assignment Charles McDonald returns from Washington City with family Mrs McDonald and Katharine remain there for measles Katharine recovers while McDonald recalls inauguration and suffragette army parade in New York City
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The
Foresters
James BK. Adams
Glazier Park
G. A. Terry
Augusta
Price
Chas. McDonald
Washington City
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A. C. Burbank
L. Bullock
D. Forrest
Arthur Johnson
Thomas
J. J. Miller
Tenry Beaupre
C. H. Kester
Oscar Miuty
Tourtellette
Louis Wodzynski
Hong
Great Northern Railway Co
Conte Ndfst Fund
Henry Ryan
Commissioner's Service
Gen. Miller
Marsh
Henry Radcliffe
Snes
J.ean
Futla Crcutt
Paok Fond
W. C. Luther
Care Poor
H. W. Kelly
He. W. Raterman
Hunter
Connor & Earhart
Eave
House of Good Shepherd
House of Good “Shepherd
Collins
Halladay
Abe ‘A
Burrbick
Montane Telephone Co
Ciena H. Connor
Vostin
McLewnee
Fitchards
Peytial Weeces
Hirshbery
Garrett
Teton County Fair Report
Sap River
Eton County
Methodist Church
Wm. Cowgill
Joseph Baart
the Beaupre
Sidward J. and
Mort Hirshberg
I’ J. Moore
Bell ‘Telephone Company
Chateau Drug Company
Sarah Bear
Huntington
Ind
Recorder’s Office
Grif Pritchard
Rumley Machine Company
Phil J. Cole
Mrs. Cole
C. O. Eidsmoe
Midsmoes
J. Webb
Jessie Davis
Lake Basin
Kansas
Mr. Davis
Eth
William Housekiss
J. M. Weaver
William Robb
Ike Martine
Dutton Road
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